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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1917
Page
1
The article reports a pronounced lull in major wartime activity across fronts except Austro Italian fighting around Trieste. It notes possible new phases, with German forces pausing on the British and French fronts while Cadorna presses toward Trieste. Paris cites a localized German effort toward Champlin.
Rome announces further advances by Italian forces on the Triest front. The lines have been extended along the west coast of Madera.
Preseido Texas May 30 Villa forces attacked Ojinaga Mexico near here early today surprising the Mexican garrison and driving troops to flee across the line into Texas. Women and children also fled the town as the assault began leaving arms behind in Mexico.
C. S. Carroll traveled to Stokes County to attend the funeral of his sister Mrs. Lillie Thornsbury who died in a Raleigh hospital. The telegram gave no time or cause of death and said she would be buried near the old home in Stokes County Thursday morning.
Federal officers in Laredo report 15 to 20 young Americans cross daily into Mexico with little baggage but ample funds. They claim to seek oil work or other jobs yet officials suspect evasion of registration. Most are from eastern states and a record is kept of each departure.
Washington May 80 administrative effort pressed to amend the war tax bill to lift second class postage for newspapers magazines and other publications to between three and five cents a pound The Postmaster General Burleson and Senate Finance Chairman Simmons discussed adopting Senator Hardwick’s amendment with mixed support ahead of tomorrow’s revision session
Raleigh May 30 Expected adjournment of the state Supreme court was stalled by a request from Attorney General Mann for an opinion on the Clark road law and the duties of the state and county treasurers. The court heard Judge Manning's petition and reset the case for June 9 to allow a detailed review and decision.
London report notes the weekly tally of French merchant ships sunk by submarines will be favorable when issued. War weather and longer days aid operations, and naval officers expect submarines to show no better results than in previous months.
Tomorrow morning from 9:30 to 12 o'clock Mason W Gant clerk of Superior court will be in the city to register all non residents between ages 18 and 30 for the selective draft. He will be stationed at the city courtroom on Jordan street and it is essential that all non residents register during his stay in the city. Citizens will register next Tuesday with locations open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
East St Louis Illinois March 30. Rioting over importation of Negro labor in stockyards and packing plants left three white men and two Negroes wounded and six Negro homes burned. National Guard cordoned Negro district as mobs clashed until midnight when order was restored.
Cincinnati prepares for a 250 mile international automobile race at the speedway with 28 top drivers entering. Prizes total 29000 dollars, with 12500 to the winner, 6000 to second, 3000 to third, and 1750 to fourth. Additional events include a Ford 20 mile race and a free-for-all at 30 miles.
Nice authorities announce that the Alpes Maritimes will issue 4,000,000 francs in paper currency. It is one of the last departments to adopt paper money after the war effort.
English billiard champion Melbourne Inman has been summoned to join the British army and was granted fourteen days to settle his affairs. The call notice arrived as he played a close match with a local expert in London.
The chamber of deputies unanimously passed a bill authorizing Brazil to revoke neutrality in the German American war. The measure includes an amendment allowing use of German ships now in Brazilian ports.
Berne Switzerland May 30 report the Swiss minister to the United States is departing for Washington after his appointment gained approval from the American government.
Elwood Cox travels to Lexington to assist Davidson county bankers in forming a Liberty Loan club. Cox, president of Guilford county’s Liberty Loan drive, helps organize the county effort to push bond sales.
Paris on May 30 says the United States commission arrived and was welcomed by Ambassador Sharpe who arranged reception with the Ministry of War for its arrival and briefing by military authorities.
Morning games report the Boston team losing 4 to 0 to Brooklyn while New York Beats Philadelphia 6 to 0 in the National League. In the American League Cleveland falls to New York 4 to 1.
The High Point council unanimously re elected the entire old teaching staff for another year and granted salary increases after Superintendent W M Marr presented recommendations. The council also approved an advisory citizen board of at least five to assist with text books and school improvements. the board will meet with council and the superintendent and work without salary.
Memorial day observances in Washington feature President Wilson Cardinal Gibbons Chief Justices White and other officials. Veterans lead a parade from the White House along Pennsylvania Avenue to Arlington National Cemetery amid military units and Confederate flags for a reunion next week. Wilson plans to attend Arlington services but not to speak.
Louisville May 30. The Louisville and Nashville railroad grants wage raises totaling about 1920 a year to more than 8000 shop men and foremen. Nine hour day shortened to eight. Machinery and boiler men pay rises from 42 to 48 cents per hour. Car repair men helpers and apprentices gain 2 to 4 cents more per hour.
The Federal Reserve board contemplates establishing branch banks across the United States through a congressionally pending Reserve Act amendment. The first branches are expected in Baltimore Louisville and Denver with plans for nationwide expansion.
Winston Salem May 2 0 R J Reynolds Tobacco company issued notice to stockholders announcing a capital increase of 5 million dollars in a new issue of 50 000 shares of 100 each of 7 percent cumulative preferred stock. All new stock offered to holders. Total capital becomes 20 million, half common and half preferred.
Col H J Hunt, U S Army, who surveyed North Carolina sites for new training camps, reports a Cumberland site between Fayetteville and Manchester. The parcel spans 17 000 acres and was relayed to John Underwood by telegram from Col Humt.
Members of the High Point camp United Confederate Veterans are called to meet at headquarters Saturday afternoon at 3 oclock when uniform hats will be delivered. The hats have arrived in the city and will complete their uniforms for the reunion next week at Ashington.
Rio Janeiro May 30 The foreign minister met a Lloyd Steamship representative to consider measures to safeguard Brazilian shipping. It is reported ships will be armed and prepared for defense.
Washington May 30. The department expects virtually all men aged 21 to 30 to register for the war draft next Tuesday amid anti conscription agitation seen as German propaganda. Further steps aim to prosecute anyone hindering registration and protect registrars.
Three business concerns with combined capital of 230 million will be domesticated in North Carolina by week’s end after filing charters with the secretary of state. General Electric Co will base its North Carolina office in Charlotte, Armour and Co will locate in Wilmington, and United States Cigar Co will set up in Durham.
G R Cheney of High Point pleaded guilty to assault with a deadly weapon in Lexington court after being charged with drunken driving that killed Mrs Maria Weatherman. He paid costs totaling up to 800 dollars for hospital and burial expenses and went free. The December accident occurred on Davidson county road 31 miles from Lexington.
Mr and Mrs Benjamin E Moore report a cablegram from Washington confirming American Base Hospital No 10 has safely reached England. The unit includes members from Philadelphia and St Louis hospitals and Miss Edith Moore is among the Philadelphia contingent. Health of all aboard is excellent.
A large turnout attended Guilford College commencement exercises yesterday. Rev. Rufus Jones of Haverford College delivered an instructive and inspiring address. The proceedings were unusually interesting this year with notable attendance.
Local Company and the First Regiment officers plan a day in the city to recruit 49 men to reach war strength of 143 for Company M. General Lawrence W. Young Colonel J. T. Gardner and Major J. W. Howell will tour from Mount Airy to urge eligible young men to join before conscription and possible deployment to Europe.
The Cuty City Council voted to have City Manager Thomas J. Murphy post a 10000 bond through a bonding company and the city collector R. C. Soyars post a 5000 bond. It unanimously granted billiard parlor licenses to several firms effective June 1. An assistant fire chief was authorized, a street naming committee was formed, and patrolmen candidates were named with selections deferred to Thursday.
Lomson May 30. The Stockholm Dispatch reports the German government announced that Swedish and Norwegian steamers now in British ports will have safe passage home from July 1.
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