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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1917
Page
1
Italian sources describe a brutal clash near the Paive river at Zenson where Austrian forces were driven back into the water or captured. Eye witnesses recount a bloodier battle than most and say the west bank was cleared by Friday night with many wounded.
Rome reports Italian troops have begun an offensive on the Asiago plateau and occupy advanced positions to trenches. Austro German attempts to cross the Paive have been halted. West of the Paire, near Quero, large Austrian German assaults hit the Montenera and Tomba lines.
The cotton market opened firm with active positions reaching new seasonal highs amid light liquidation. January touched 27.81 and March 27.62 as prices moved from an initial advance of 25 to 85 points, with December at 28.25 and other months in the 27.50 range.
High Point faces a sugar famine with no immediate relief. Retailers report no sugar and no access to supplies. Wholesalers echo the shortage and doubt shipments of portions of the 5,000 ton Norwegian government supply will arrive, amid fears the enemy could gain from export controls.
General Pershing reports two men killed in action on November 13 with three severely and three slightly wounded. Corporal Samuel Parrott of the Marine Corps died November 16 from natural causes. His mother Mrs. L B Bynum lives at 202 Pollock Street New Bern NC.
At Camp Sevier medical headquarters in Greenville South Carolina officials report no new sickness in the last 24 hours. The sick are improving and authorities believe pneumonia and measles will be stamped out soon while the military quarantine remains in place.
Petrograd reports Germany refused to treat for peace with the new soldiers and workmen's government and would only negotiate with the legal successor of the imperial regime. If no response by November 23 is received, Russia would pursue peace independently and remain neutral as the war continues.
Havana reports President Menocal favors a 434 cent price at Cuban ports for small sugar interests rather than 414 cents proposed by Hoover. He may embargo exports if eastern interests are ignored, as western Cuba growers petition the president to press the U S for fair terms.
The Chicago Federation of Labor orders an inquiry into charges that hotel waiters in Chicago are alien enemies and espionage agents seeking information from business leaders. The probe follows allegations by B. M. Parker of the waiters' union and faces denial from hotel owners.
Central YMCA war work fund committee met at the Edwood hotel to organize canvassing teams. Local business interests show strong support, with Durham Hosiery mill workers contributing 53.75 and Wesley Memorial junior class girls giving over 12.00. The drive seeks to keep boys in good spirits and provide religious training through the fund.
A letter to J. Elwood Cox from a Russian business contact praises President Wilson and the American people as liberators of Russia. It expresses relief at America’s entry into World War I, credits U S resources with aiding allied victory, and notes Wilson’s promise to liberate the Czech nation from Austrian rule.
Max Eastman publisher of the Masses magazine indicted today with six others on conspiracy in violation of the espionage act by a federal grand jury. Bench warrants issued for their arrests.
Washington reports that US railroads agree to place crisis decisions in President Wilson’s hands to ensure transportation during the war. Four railroad brotherhoods seek higher wages and consent to mediation but reject unconditional arbitration. Officials see the move as removing strike risk while Wilson meets leaders next Thursday.
A fine of 10 dollars and court costs were imposed on Jim Boler after an assault charge. Will Sayers was convicted but paid court costs and was discharged. Arthur Brown faced two charges an assault with a deadly weapon and another assault. both cases were continued to tomorrow.
Copenhagen reports that German authorities are seen as bluffing in food relief. Debates in the Prussian diet suggest meat and bread rations may be cut March 1 to stretch stocks. A prior bread reduction exists and further wheat and rye shortfalls could force a second large cut in spring.
Beginning today through the week Spokane hosts the tenth National Apple Show featuring top Pacific Northwest orchard products. A series of conferences for apple growers shippers and dealers run during the event.
Residents of Norfolk Virginia head to the polls for a special election to decide if the city adopts a managerial form of government under a new charter. The business community supports the charter while public interest appears limited.
President Wilson issues a proclamation prohibiting alien enemies from approaching waterfronts docks and storage houses within the District of Columbia. All alien enemies must register and obtain travel permits and may not be on waters or airspace except on public ferries. Only Germans are named as affected by this proclamation.
J W Harriss reports from Asheville that Elder Barnhardt and all High Point preachers have returned ensuring no changes in Methodist Episcopal pulpits for another year. Rev J H Barnhardt served briefly as presiding elder after Dr Weaver died in Greensboro. The lineup includes Rev Gilbert T Rowe at Wesley Memorial Rev H H Robbins at South Main Street and Rev W A Barber at East End.
A large gathering attended the funeral of Mrs. J Edward Cartland at Asheboro Street Friends Church. Ministers Dr. Sylvester Newlin Rev. Edgar Williams and Rev. George C Levering led services with a quartet performing Asleep in Jesus. Women from Greensboro W C T U attended along with relatives from High Point Guilford College and Raleigh.
Italian and Austro German lines clash along the Piave with Italians defending positions and claiming the upper hand. British and French actions around Passchendaele Ridge and St Quentin show continued artillery pressure and raids as the western front remains volatile.
In Philadelphia the boards of foreign missions and home missions met in joint session to discuss preliminary plans for a centenary celebration two years hence marking the 100th anniversary of the parent and Missionary societies of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
The General Maude, British commander in Mesopotamia, died yesterday in London, Nev. This confirms the death of the senior officer once leading Mesopotamian campaigns.
W. T. Parker travels to Manchester for the eastern hunt as he sits atop a swift horse pursuing Breer Fox through fields and hedges. The annual chase on Sheriff J. F. Jordan's preserve draws spectators and keeps pace with the hounds.
Montreal November 19 American troops are in Montreal for the first time in this generation to participate in the victory loan parade today. The moment marks a historic display of U S forces in the city and is expected to draw attention from residents and officials alike.
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