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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1916

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Train wreck near Charlottesville injures nine

A Southern Railway northbound passenger train No. 32 derailed near Charlottesville at about 4 oclock. Engineer Judson J. Goodwin was killed and Fireman James Trumble fatally injured. nine passengers are hurt including D B Johnson and Lula May McFee. Six freight cars loaded with lumber and cotton were destroyed.

Associated Press Charlottesville Southern Railway Augusta Washington Charlottesvile Goodwin Trumble R. C. Laxton Morganton N. C D. B. Johnson Rock Hill Lula May McFee Black Mountain Carn Winthrop College National Education Association

Danville Deputy Chain-Gang Officer Fired Over Remarks

In Danville Virginia on November 13 officials disclosed no statement but privately learned Jasper Masenellp was dismissed from his role as deputy chain-gang officer due to alleged scurrilous remarks about President Woodrow Wilson. He reportedly voted Republican and claimed Democrats stole the election.

Danville Jasper Muaseneup Woodrow Wilson Masenellp White House

Jack Corbett Joins Columbia Baseball Club Manager Role

Charlotte reports Jack Corbett has been elected manager and general director of the Columbia Baseball club of the South Atlantic league. He previously managed Asheville in the Carolina league, winning pennants in 1915 and early 1916, noted for his ability to recruit and lead players.

Charlotte Jack Corbett Carolina Columbia Baseball Club Corbett Asheville

Mrs Charles B Ingram Dies In Mount Gilead

The article reports the death of Mrs Charles B Ingram at Mount Gilead at 9 PM. L J Ingram and L J Ingram’s relatives travel there with Mr and Mrs Fred Ingram after the sudden death. The deceased was wife of Dr Charles Ingram and was remembered fondly during visits to Elm Street.

L. J. Ingram Fred Ingram Mount Gilead Charles B. Ingram Charles Ingram Ingram Elm Street Mr. Ingram City

Storm warnings renewed along Gulf and Florida coasts

Storm warnings spread along the Gulf coast and the southern Florida coast as a tropical storm nears, with reports indicating the system approaching western Cuba early today.

Associated Press Washington Gulf Coast Florida Cuba

Plan to Move Hands of Clock Forward Now

New York, Nov. 14. American railroads will be asked by the Daylight Saving committee to take the initiative in putting into effect next summer the proposed plan to turn the clock forward one hour. A national daylight saving convention will be held here January 30 and 31, and the committee will confer with railway presidents. The subject will be considered by the American Railway Association at its semi annual meeting here tomorrow, with a committee to recommend that railroads should not antagonize the movement but should not commit until adopted by principal business and municipal centers along with state and local authorities.

Associated Press New York Daylight Saving Committee American Railway Association

Senate to probe alleged campaign fund misuse

The Associated Press reports a Senate inquiry into presidential campaign finance is planned with evidence being gathered. The plan calls witnesses from campaign finances to testify as Democratic and Republican leaders in Indiana Virginia seek to contest results. The Democratic leaders allege black vote colonization and the GOP welcomes a full probe of expenditures.

Associated Press Washington Administration Rand Congress Senate Committee Indiana West Virginia United States Harry New James E. Watson Howard Sutherland New Kern Watson Taggart Sutherland Chilton Megroes Senate

Control of Next House in Doubt Amid Early Returns

Do remus of Michigan, head of the Democratic congressional committee, said at the White House that control of the next House remains in doubt with 212 Democratic votes and 211 Republican votes reported, nine districts undecided. He predicted many contests and warned against premature organization plans, adding no prospect for an extra session.

Associated Press Washington Doremus Michigan Democratic Congressional Committee White House House of Representatives

Hold Up Embargo Suspended on Cotton Hosiery

Washington, Nov. 14. The British prohibition on importing cotton hosiery set October 3 has been suspended until January 1. Imports will be allowed without a license through that date.

Washington

Start of High Point Street Paving Moves to South Main

Contractors plan to begin high Point street paving this week with water and sewer work finished on South Main Street. R G Lassiter and Company will relocate the streetcar line to one side to pour a concrete foundation before resurfacing with asphalt. Engineer consultation set for tomorrow to choose paving between rails. officials expect completion by next spring despite possible winter weather.

High Point South Main Street R. G. Lassiter and Company Oxford Grensboro Wiliamson Anderson Christie

Adamson Law Constitutionality Suits Filed in Chicago

A suit challenging the constitutionality of the Adamson eight hour law was filed in Chicago today by a railway. The action discusses various federal jurisdictions and the discretion of judges in trying these cases. District attorneys may be guided on procedure by Attorney General Gregory.

Associated Press Chicago Iavis Central Railway Gregory

Begin Overton Trial in Huntsville Arraignment Set

Huntsville Alabama November 14 David D Overton former Madison county circuit court clerk charged with the murder of Probate Judge W T Lawler last June will be brought from Montgomery today and tomorrow arraigned before Judge M B Miller. A change of venue motion is expected and attorneys do not expect trial to begin before next week.

Associated Press Huntsville Ala David D. Overton Madison County W. T. Lawler Montgomery M. B. Miller Overton

Farmer James Lewis slain in bed at Wilson

James Lewis a farmer living three miles south of Wilson North Carolina was found dead in his bed this morning with his skull crushed by an axe blow. Authorities lack a clew but a rigorous investigation is under way.

Associated Press Wilson, N. C James Lewis Here Lewis

Pendleton Ream Marriage Declared Legal by Court

Eleanor Pendleton and Louis Marshall Ream’s secretly conducted 1911 marriage is upheld as legal by a New York Supreme Court ruling. Pendleton had challenged the 1912 annulment, alleging deceit by both her lawyers and Ream’s attorney, a contention the court rejected while denouncing Ream’s conduct.

Amsterdam N. Y Eleanor Pendleton Louis Marshall Ream Norman B. Ream Supreme Court Miss Pendleton Ream Hoboken N. J

British Offense Along The Ancre In Full Swing

British forces press on along a five mile front on the Ancre and northern Somme, claim significant ground and prisoners as operations continue across the river. Reports note renewed activity in Champagne and the Carpathians with ongoing battles on multiple fronts during wartime.

the Ancre Associated Press Somme Ancre River France Ley Gerran Jees Ancre Lowden Varin Entente Monastir Cerna River

Cold Wave Extends South Toward Mexican Border Across Nation

The cold wave from the Rocky Mountains spreads south to the Mexican border, with freezing temperatures felt across the middle west and east of the Mississippi. Snow in New England and the Great Lakes, sleet and rain down the Ohio valley, and warnings issued for middle states as colder weather looks to intensify in the southeast and Gulf states.

Middle Western States Mississippi River New England New York Great Lakes Region Mississippi Valley Ohio Valley Tennesse West Gulf States Middle States New Yerkand Atlantic Hie Lake Revea Uoks Florida

Mix-up Probable in Idaho Electoral Vote Decision

Boise Idaho November 14 reports indicate Idaho’s four Democratic electors may be disrupted. One elector, a candidate for the state legislature, was elected, risking the slate for President Wilson to three votes and Hughes to one. Legal questions arise about eligibility and possible tests by leaders.

Idaho Wilson Hughes

Trade unionism spreads as delegates report progress

Fraternal delegates from Great Britain Canada and Japan told the American Federation of Labor convention on November 14 of the progress of trade unionism in their countries.

Japan American Federation of Labor of the Progress of Trade Unionism

Hughes Lead Cut In Minnesota Returns

St Paul Minnesota November 14 Cherks I Hughes lead in Minnesota was cut to day to 183 with the receipt of further returns The soldier vote has been practically a tie with about five hundred nine to be heard rem.

Associated Press St. Paul, Minn Cherks i. Hughes Minnesota

Convention Opens With Large Attendance and Rush to Business

The Southern Furniture Manufacturers association opened at the Commercial club with about 100 delegates. Discussions focused on rising material costs and trade conditions, with no formal agenda and no resolutions yet. Tonight at 6:30 the Dutch supper at the Elks Club, hosted by Harry Raymond, is billed as the social highlight of the visit. Next sessions set for 9 AM tomorrow to elect officers and review committee reports.

Commercial Club South Main Street J. T. Ryan Efik High Point Harry Raymond Livesy FL Tomlinson

Miss Jessie Bridges Dies After Pneumonia at 1

Miss Jessie Bridges died early today at 517 West Green Street after 12 weeks with pneumonia. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 PM from West End Baptist Church with Rev. James W. Rose officiating. burial in Oakwood Cemetery. She is survived by her father Gaston Bridges, mother, and sisters Dora and Stella Bridges, with brothers J. H. Bridges of High Point and W. G. Bridges of Greensboro. Born March 24, 1897 in Johnson County, state.

Jessie Pridges West Green Street West End Baptist Church James W. Rose Falfer Oakwood Cemetery Miss Bridges Gaston Bridges Emma Montgomery R. S. Welborn Dora Stella Bridges J. H. Bridges High Point W. G Bridges Trreensboro Johnson County

Thomasville Hosiery Mills and Miles Selson Ray File Charters

Raleigh Nov 14 The Thomasville Hosiery Mills company filed charter with secretary of state. Capital stock 1060 of which all has been paid in. Also filed was charter for Miles Selson Ray company of Mebane with capital stock 25000 of which 300 has been paid in. Company plans to engage in retail and wholesale mercantile business.

Duth Associated Press Raleigh Thomasville Hosiery Jills Company Couny Peny Saill Miles- Selson-Ray Company Mebane

Weather turns colder with rain then snow likely

Forecasters expect rain tonight and Wednesday then snow in the mountains. A cold wave follows with strong north winds and much lower temperatures.

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