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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1916
Page
4
An editorial commentary laments the election mood while urging citizen turnout. It jokes about newsprint costs and ink in a skeptical tone, insists on orderly suffrage, and notes confusion over the Wilson Hughes contest with a quirky aside on a Kentucky wedding story.
The piece praises the young man’s sterling character, a raise to insult in the timing of the ceremony. It suggests the bride still resents being left waiting at the church for the meal ticket that never arrives.
The piece critiques U S policy toward Americans serving with allied forces and the fate of their citizenship upon return. It notes calls for preventing oath-taking with other nations and argues patriots deserve full American status. It also comments on journalism training and lamp-post nostalgia amid Milwaukee politics.
Berlin reports the invention of a fluid ink that resists bleeding on cheap paper and does not blot when used with ordinary exercises. The education minister says the ink will soon be introduced in public schools, reducing the need for glazed paper.
Guilford County forecasts split between Democrats and Republicans with Wilson expected to carry the county by a substantial margin. High Point figures show Democratic voters near 1 200 to 1 300 and Republicans 1 000 to 1 100, with Wilson likely to lead the ticket.
The cotton market opened steady with an advance of 10 to 12 points, trading 14 to 16 points above Friday’s close. January reached 19.09 and May 19.36 before easing 4 to 5 points. December 19.05, January 19.05, March 19.16, May 19.33, and July 19.35.
Rains in southern Argentina pressured Chicago wheat as opening bids fell from fraction to 1 cent. December futures traded around 1.817 to 1.82 and May near 1.83, with early declines soon interrupted by brief rallies.
The engagement of Mrs. Mary Lily Flagler widow of Henry Flagler to former Judge Robert Worth Bingham of Louisville was announced. Judge Bingham is well known in North Carolina and the wedding is planned for November 15 in the city. Mrs Flagler inherited her husband’s estate valued as high as 70 million dollars.
New Haven November 6 with the Connecticut campaign nearly finished leaders forecast results. Republican Chairman Roraback predicted Hughes would win by 15008 to 20000. Democratic Chairman Fitzgerald projected a Wilson plurality of 16000 to 15000.
In an Iowa report dated November 6, leaders of the state’s major parties visited four centers for their state and national tickets. The race focuses on the gubernatorial contest between Democrat E. T. Meredith and Republican W. L. Harding.
The article notes this is the eighteenth and final piece in a twin series by George G. Till for the Republicans and George Creel for the Democrats. It frames the essays as partisan yet published in a neutral newspaper vehicle. It questions who serves the people of the United States.
The piece defends Woodrow Wilson noting reforms from tariff cuts to the eight hour day and the Federal Trade Commission. It counters Hughes attacks, asserts America’s leadership, and presents reasons to support Hughes as “America first and America efficient” while praising Wilson’s international stance and domestic achievements.
Meason Miss November 6 Mississippi shows little election interest as most officials run unopposed. Senator Williams all Democratic congressmen and four Supreme Court candidates face no opposition.
Friends comforted by the Great Spirit watching over the youth as election returns arrive. Returns from the ti will be received at the Elks tomorrow. Coffee and sandwiches will be served 6 11 21.
The Order of Red Me-Chickasaw Tribe No 32 records resolutions of sympathy for the bereaved Clarence family. They vow support and comfort, citing divine promise. A copy will be filed in minutes and sent to the family and local publications The High Point Enterprise and The Tomahawk.
Fragmented timetable lists Southern Railway trains with numbers and times for the Asheboro Branch. Entries include No 42, 36, 22, 46, 12, 82, 38 with arrival and departure times around 7 to 8 p.m. and noon. Names like Asheboro and nearby stations appear amid garbled OCR data.
Schedule information for travel via Asheboro North Carolina including daily trains to Aberdoda and intermediate stops. Mentions connections at a junction and several daily trains with a 3 45 p m service. Burkhead and E D Kyle listed as traffic managers.
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