10 Nov 1916
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1916
Page
1
The article reports Woodrow Wilson winning the presidency with California swinging to Democrats, leaving Minnesota New Hampshire New Mexico and North Dakota pivotal. Republicans push for recounts in California New Hampshire New Mexico and North Dakota as delays mount and state chairmen weigh steps.
High Point expects a new hosiery mill by January 1 1917 with 400 to 500 pairs daily capacity. Capital stock around 25000 pounds, factory on Mangum Avenue two story 50 by 140 feet, no public name yet. Built to run on January 1, 1917. workers to be moved in as labor shortages persist amid housing scarcity.
Lawrence Green, secretary to Charles F. Hughes, told newspaper men that Hughes would not send congratulations to President Wilson today. He stated, Not yet.
New York November 19 Chairman Willcox refused to concede Wilson’s victory noting the result depends on a few close states and may change with the official count. Hughes declined to comment and later took an automobile ride amid expectations of a Republican leadership meeting and possible recount decisions.
Reports from San Francisco St Paul Santa Fe and Concord show partial returns with Hughes leading in New Hampshire by 115 and Wilson ahead in several states. With only a fraction of precincts reporting Hughes leads in New Hampshire while Wilson gains margins in California Minnesota and New Mexico.
Paris dispatch via London says the war office reported intermittent artillery and skirmishing on various sections of the French front yesterday as battles continued.
Confidential advices from Berlin indicate a thorough investigation will begin once submarines operating in the area report their findings. The message stresses prompt action by authorities and careful coordination with naval units to determine responsibility.
Citizens rally to celebrate Democratic wins in county state and nation with a torchlight parade from South Main Street at 7 20 tonight. Democrats independents and GQP followers invited. torches provided free. no vehicles in march. speakers to follow at North Main Street vacant lot below Baptist church.
The Mayflower anchored off Rhime Point and the President along with Mrs. Wilson prepared to land at Willamstown. They would act as godparents for the second child of Mrs. F. B. Sayre as throngs cheered along the riverbank. A wireless message later confirmed re election results, though the crowd remained orderly.
Asheville November 10. Friday morning reports show the race in the tenth district tight with Weaver favored by 5 votes per Democratic semi official figures and Britt by 2 votes per Republican figures. Official counts from McDowell and Graham counties could decide the outcome as both sides claim a small majority.
Petrograd reports on the Transylvanian front that Romanian forces have been driven back by Austro German invaders and forced to retire at one point. Russian troops are now two miles west of Tehernayoda as they contest the Danube bridge in Dobrudja.
Calumet Michigan reports a steamer sunk off Manitou Island last night with 22 lives lost. Initial reports identified the vessel as the Castala but confirmation is pending. Rescue efforts continue as authorities investigate the wreck and assess the remaining survivors.
New York clerical report says the Clyde line steamer Chippewa struck a rock off Wing's Neck Buzzard's Bay Massachusetts early today. The crew was rescued and the vessel carried no passengers.
The funeral of Mrs John W Walker was conducted this morning at 10:80 o clock from the Catholic church by Rev Mr Williams of Salisbury. A large turnout and many floral tributes showed the high regard of friends and neighbors. Pallbearers were P P A Thomas E C McCarthy F J Blake B Vestal J G Ryan and J T Ryan. Interment followed at Oakwood cemetery.
Mrs Elwood Cox travels on train No 86 to Richmond Virginia to be with Mr Cow at Grace hospital for an operation Saturday morning Doctor D A Stanton will depart tonight to attend The condition of Mr Cox is not considered alarming and the procedure is described as minor in importance
Bucharest reports heavy fighting on the Transylvania front as of Nov 10. The war office notes no important changes in the military situation.
Perth forecast shows cloudy conditions tonight and Saturday with cooler temperatures. Winds will be moderate to fresh, bringing a breezy feel into the weekend.
New Work Nov 20 a strong bullish mood lifted the stock market as traders accepted the election result. Early declines reversed with gains led by Central Leather International Paper Lackawanna Steel and Merioun Writing Paper. Copper and metal sectors rose with United States Steel and others firming amid broad advance.
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