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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1917
Page
1
With American forces in France on November 14, delayed by the Associated Press, a number of American soldiers were killed or wounded in recent German trench shelling. American artillery fire has been heavy and there is reason to believe it has counted for a considerable number of the enemy.
A mass meeting at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church next Sunday night will urge support for Y M C A services for soldiers. Prominent army Y M C A speakers will outline the six seven thousand dollar High Point budget and the call for sacrifice to aid front line troops and Belgian Poles relief efforts.
The ninety second annual session of the North Carolina conference of the Methodist Protestant church convenes at Me bane on November 21 with Rev. W F Kennett as host pastor. Elections for president and appointments end the program, with sermons by Rev J H Moton and Rev W M Pile. Arthur Pollen asserts German submarine campaign broken down signaling American involvement.
H. Q. Alexander of Charlotte was re elected president of the Farmers union over T B Parker of Raleigh by a large majority and the election was made unanimous. He urged the union place 10000 of surplus in Liberty bonds. Other officers elected included J M Templeton Cary secretary treasurer Fairs Aberdeen, Kate Z Green Marshville organizer lecturer G N Glover Rowan conductor J H Hendren Wilkes doorkeeper G M Duke Franklin chaplain. Executive committee W B Gibson C T Weatherly W H Moore C C Wright R B Dixon. Delegates to national union Clarence Poe W G Lindsay Orlin Crews and M M Bailey. Alexander’s re election follows a noted anti war speech in Rowan county and a letter from Governor Bickett.
American forces sprung an ambush on a German party in No Man's Land, killing and wounding many. The German detachment, more than twice the size, fled after surprise. American casualties were reported as none. Austro German river crossings near Zensen faced heavy resistance from Italian forces. Submarine campaign appears to be waning as British shipping losses drop. In Russia, Kerensky amid Bolshevik claims and Kremlin rumors. Kornilov forces reportedly seize Moscow.
The Petrograd defense commander reports that Kerensky’s rumor of voluntary switch to the provisional government is false. Free Russia troops have not retreated, only evacuated Gatchina to avoid bloodshed and defend nearer the city. Current position is strong and troops remain in good spirits with order and calm.
London reports from Stockholm indicate rumors and press dispatches that Petrograd is in flames as travelers arrive in Humparanda Sweden from Finland.
The Jewish correspondent bureau reports a grave complaint from Jews in Polish lands under Austrian occupation. The German rule has grown increasingly anti Jewish despite promises of relief from Russian oppression. Yiddish usage is banned and German ordinances on Jewish status are not applied in areas where Jews say they have new rights.
A committee of leading American Jews headed by Henry Morgenthau visited the White House to seek President Wilson's backing for relief efforts for Jews and Gentiles. The group represented diverse regions and emphasized humanitarian aid during the period.
An alarm from box 45 at about 8 o'clock last night brought responders to the Standard Oil Company site where the office by the tanks burned. Fire crews saved the barn and tanks, with damage estimated around 300 dollars and many records and clothing destroyed.
Thousands of men across the state will carry firearms and lead dogs to the countryside for the annual opening of the quail and game law season. The war effort dims hunting reports as many young farmers are serving, yet early bird hunting is tied to training and national goals against Germany.
Tacoma news reports Klansman Deckendorff arrested on a presidential war warrant denies any relation to Count von Bernstorff. He says he left Germany at 16 and took first papers in the United States last year. He claims school with the German emperor’s children at Kiel.
Memphis November 15 Lewellyn F Barker professor of chemical medicine at John Hopkins university was elected president of the Southern Medical association today Asheville North Carolina was chosen as the 1918 convention city.
In Knoxville on November 15 six Carolina Special passengers sustained slight injuries after a locomotive crashed into the rear of the fast train in the local yards amid dense fog.
Mexican federal troops evacuated Ojinaga and crossed to the American side surrendering their arms. General Juan Espinosa y Cordova surrendered to American forces led by Captain Theodore Barnes Jr. Villa troops then occupied the Mexican town amid reports of deaths and executions.
Mrs Red Tomahawk aged about sixty died after taking part in an Indian dance on Standing Rock near Cannon Ball. Reports say she overexerted herself during the dance last Sunday night.
Berlin via London reports from headquarters say there were no large scale western or eastern fighting operations. In Italy, engagements were successful in the mountains, according to the supplementary report released last night.
Bob Morrow misjudged a curb near Wesley Memorial church and fell bruising his knees. He is limping today, underscoring the moral to watch your step.
夜 Robbers climbed into Morris Plan Bank and city tax collector offices last night prying open money drawers and desks with a screwdriver and searching for valuables. They then entered the city manager’s office at Bank of Commerce and escaped through a back door, finding nothing of importance missing.
Raleigh November 15 The North Carolina food administration reports a price survey showing wide variation in bread prices among bakers though most sell at reasonable levels. The survey notes some bakers sell bread at two ounces for a cent and still profit, indicating regulation is needed.
Miss A. P. Davis an American missionary on a Canadian liner from Yokohama leaped overboard on November 4 as the ship began its first day at sea. Her body was not recovered and she was en route to Virginia under care of two nurses before escaping to her death.
Washington reports on the November second German raid updates totals to 3 killed 11 wounded 17 missing. New names added include Lieutenant William H H Mc Laughlin and Private William P Grigsby among the wounded. Other wounded: Private Lester Smith R A Smith Concord NC Private Lewis A Deiter Indiana Private Paul W Fann Sarona Wis and Private George Wesley Dayton Ky. Braxton Creel, famed High Point athlete, heads to Atlanta for aviation exam with the Signal Corps.
Francisco Villa's troops seized Ojinaga after a two hour fight with Mexican forces who fled toward the U S and surrendered to American troops. Frightful executions were anticipated as Villa commanders prepared for vengeance on prisoners. Villa's exact whereabouts were not confirmed though a sighting was reported yesterday.
Berlin via London November 15 British Admiralty reports a brief artillery engagement off the Flanders coast between German torpedo boats and British patrol forces. One German destroyer was hit while the German boats returned to port undamaged.
The fifth annual North Carolina Bottlers association convention met in Rocky Mount with officers elected. Winston-Salem chosen as next meeting site. A banquet was held tonight for about thirty bottlers. President R L Ellis Asheville, vice president C J Brown Wilson, treasurer B B Melcher Winston-Salem, secretary G H Marvin Gastonia.
In Austin Texas voters face a local option vote to determine whether the capital city will be wet or dry. Prohibitionists feel confident amid Dallas and Waco going dry, signaling momentum for the measure in Travis county today.
The United States government deposited what is described as the largest single deposit in the Commercial National Bank of High Point's history. President Cox said such sums indicate the government's vast resources, noting an amount around 225 billion dollars or more if needed.
Washington reports the first regular instalment for the second liberty loan due today. By night the government expects to add at least 685 million to its credit. This day also marks the last opportunity to exchange first bonds bearing 3 4 percent for second issue bonds at 4 percent dating from today.
New York on November 15 reported firm cotton with trade buying and covering. First prices rose 1 to 15 points, market up about 20 to 25 points from last night’s close. December at 28.30, January 27.50, March 27.24, May 27.05, July 26.78.
Dispatches from Stockholm report that by noon Tuesday two thousand persons were killed in street fighting in Moscow, a figure brought by travelers arriving at the Russo Swedish frontier as forwarded press briefs.
Washington officials announced the resignations of Gifford Pinchot and J C Lassiter from the food administration. They had served as voluntary aids to Herbert Hoover and left after disagreements over meat handling and government control of the packing industry and cotton seed crop to aid cattle growers.
Rome reports only one Italian sailing vessel lost during the week ending November 11 due to Allied submarine actions. The statement notes four vessels entered ports and 353 left, with the single loss attributed to war conditions affecting ships over 100 tons.
The Globe reports strong pressure on Northcliffe to enter the government, noting only he is deemed capable of bolstering up the administration.
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