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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1917
Page
1
In London on November 16 the first lord of the admiralty warned that improved submarine sinkings last week and the past two months do not prove the menace is over. He urged continued vigilance amid reports of Bolsheviks in Russia and Hungarian town seizures.
Berlin reports the town of Cismon on the northern Italian front has fallen to enemy forces. On the Piave western bank near the Adriatic Sea Hungarian troops advanced and captured about 1000 Italian soldiers.
In Washington on November 16 trials of woman party militants opened in police court. Mrs. Kent of Brentfield faced a fine or 15 days in the workhouse, paid by her tariff commission husband, but she refused the settlement and sought assignment to the workhouse. Mrs. Wiley, wife of the pure food expert, urged a workhouse term while her husband’s attorney pressed for an appeal. The court could not grant both and the attorney moved for postponement to report later. The party announced Mrs. Wiley would not file a bond for appeal and would begin a 15 day sentence. Other defendants recalled for sentence received the usual short terms.
Reports from the warfront describe Bolshevik street fighting in Moscow with thousands dead, while Kiev sees Cossack arrivals. Italian forces flood rivers to blunt enemy drive near San Dona di Piave and Venice. Petrograd remains under Bolshevik control as Kerensky flees. Lenine and Trotsky reportedly lose favor among Maximists.
In Copenhagen on November 16, German majority socialists call for widespread meetings to show solidarity with Russian colleagues and press for an immediate armistice and rapid peace.
Advices from Lima dated today announce a revolution in Ecuador with several localities reportedly in the hands of revolutionists. The dispatch notes rapid spread of the uprising and uncertain control in multiple areas.
In Newcastle Pennsylvania on November 16 a posse pursuing four bandits who fled with a SIZAKH payroll found one man dead in bushes and another wounded in a tree. The dead man Mat Galic carried 4700 dollars. from Maryek Zorko shot in the mouth and captured, 45000 was recovered. Zorko expected to recover as deputies and constables with 200 workers led the search.
Baltimore residents received a long distance message claiming the loss of the Kansas City with all aboard and naming Admiral Sims. A telegram from Secretary Daniels denied knowledge of any disaster or loss, labeling the message German propaganda and urging caution.
Winterswyk Netherlands September 20 A Russian prisoner of war finally escaped after twelve tries. He previously fled toward Luxemburg Switzerland Poland and Denmark without success. After two months and 20 days on the road he crossed the frontier near Winterswyk marking a record in escapes from captivity.
Italian forces hold the line from Asiago to the Piave as Teuton attacks are repulsed. All positions attacked yesterday remain in Italian hands signaling a firm defense along the mountain front.
In southeast Atlanta Georgia on November 16 contributions to the YMCA war work fund in a southeastern military district reached five hundred twenty nine thousand forty seven dollars, announced at the association's local headquarters.
Washington reports the railroad war board recommended denying transport to over 500 non essential commodities to ease wartime rail congestion. The exact list was not disclosed but aims to curb items not vital to the war effort or daily life.
London reports Lord Northcliffe declined the air minister post and warned that American opinion holds England’s rulers have muddled the war The Globe argues the letter speaks to the nation and warns of consequences if unheeded.
A Cleveland man shares a son’s wartime letter from France describing service in Pershing’s forces, the welcome by locals, and the YMCA relief effort. The letter notes YMCAs canteen tents, libraries, recreation, and supplies for Sammies, plus a nationwide fund drive from November 1 to 19 seeking 34 million dollars to sustain such work.
Lord Northcliffe refused the newly offered air ministry portfolio from Premier Lloyd George in a letter to the premier. He cites dissatisfaction with methods of administration and relations with the United States and says he will maintain an independent attitude.
Frank Vana, recently listed as accidentally killed with General Pershing's forces in France, is living in Minneapolis. He says someone used his name and listed his mother Mrs. Mary Vana of 455 12th Street Milwaukee as the nearest relative.
John W. Foster former secretary of state and minister to China died in Washington after a long illness. He was father in law of Secretary Lansing and regarded as the dean of the American diplomatic corps. Funeral planned in Washington with interment in Evansville Indiana.
The American Red Cross announced $125,000 in relief for Tien-Tsin flood victims in China. The disaster affected 12,000 square miles, left about one million homeless, and caused about 100 million dollars in damage to crops and property.
Richmond reports that Thomas In Scruggs, former Alta Vista Va police chief, received a 100 year sentence after his third trial for his wife’s murder. He had previously had eight years in the second trial, overturned on appeal. He testified he was awakened by a gunshot and found his wife shot dead beside him.
Petrograd dispatch reports Kerensky mixed detachments concentrated close to Petrograd as of November 14, according to an Exchange Telegraph summary filed from London.
Washington reports the American steamer Kansas City is believed lost after disappearing from its convoy in a stormy sea on September 5. No further communication has been received since the disappearance.
In Norfolk on November 16 striking clerks and longshoremen from all lines except Seaboard Air Line halted shipments. Government freight is affected as unions demand recognition and reinstatement of a discharged worker with a Brotherhood card. Officials expect a settlement before nightfall.
London reports the independence socialist group in the reichstag urged the president to convene an emergency session to discuss Lenine's peace offer. They also seek discussion on new state affairs involving Courland, Lithuania and Poland amid telegraph cutoffs.
In Virginia Minn on November 16 three people, Mr and Mrs Paul Allar and boarder Peter Trepica, were killed last night with an axe. A note warning other Austrian families who bought Liberty bonds or donated to the Red Cross was left at the scene.
Des Moines Iowa hosts the eleventh annual Middle West Bowling Association championship beginning tonight and running through the month. Top bowlers from Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City, Omaha, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Sioux City and Milwaukee join entries from many nearby cities. Camp Dodge soldiers will also compete, and local results suggest strong competition from the servicemen.
Elaborate preparations completed for the great pageant of freedom to be held tomorrow at the San Diego high school stadium. Civic and patriotic societies join 3000 participants in eight historical pantomimes with special music folk songs and dances.
Boston November 16 In anticipation of the cross country championship at Franklin Park tomorrow colleges bring their best distance runners. At least 15 of 17 member schools are expected to be represented in the race for individual and team titles.
The local Salvation Army post urged the public to donate castoff clothing and men and boys shoes to aid the poor. To contribute call 3540 or send items to No. 206 Main Street.
Raleigh November 16 wholesale grocers in conference with State Food Administrator Henry A Page endorsed food administration regulations and pledged support for enforcement A advisory committee was formed including J Ball Raleigh N A Dunn Raleigh H J Sawyer Lumberton H H McCoy Winston G Hatch Sanford M W Adcock Henderson W N Harrill Wilson R H Melvin Wilmington The meeting signaled end of speculative profits and 60 day delivery limits to curb stockpiling and price manipulation.
An involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed today against Elmer Diggins promoter of the United States Government Liberty Loan Club through which thousands of dollars were collected from small investors on a 31 a week plan. Diggins was arrested yesterday in Montgomery on charges of misuse of the mails.
New York traders showed nerve as prices retreated after recent gains with early declines of 5 to 18 points. December 28.35, January 27.00, March 27.36, May 27.18, July 27.00.
On Thursday evening Mrs. Frank Ricketts entertained at a brilliant dinner party at her Rankin street home in honor of F. L. Ricketts birthday.
A noon fire in Asheville, likely from a basement boiler, gutted one of the citys largest black schools. Reports say several died and seven of about 350 students were burned or missing, with six unaccounted for at 130 pm. Firemen suffered minor injuries. the burned, old structure was insured for 8800.
American patrols clashed with German forces in No Man's Land with no American casualties. German machine guns in craters fired on our trenches while American 5 inch shells countered, and patrols pushed up to the German wire entanglements as artillery fire remained lively.
A German propaganda balloon fell today behind American lines in a town hosting U S forces. The device carried a French language newspaper with a lead article accusing President Wilson of pre war attitudes and of not prohibiting munitions sales. The paper also printed a British dispatch claiming the capture of 1,000 Germans and was sent to General Pershing.
While digging a ditch in front of the Durham Hosiery Mills yesterday afternoon the earth caved in pinning Lee Brown a colored workman beneath six feet of soil. Fellow laborers rescued him and he was rushed by ambulance to the hospital where doctors reported bruises and other injuries.
Washington reports the department of agriculture announces meat animals prices for hogs cattle sheep and chickens. Oct 15 prices are 62.2 percent higher than a year ago, 87.3 percent higher than two years ago, and 88.1 percent above the seven year average. Prices also rose 1.4 percent from Sept 15 to Oct 15, versus a 1.4 percent or greater rise in past seven Oct 15 periods.
Copenhagen reports Austra Thus sary and Germany move to establish a business bureau for Germ fied regions of Italy. Authorities plan to start early vegetable planting on a large scale to meet a anticipated spring demand.
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