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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1917
Page
3
London reports Britain adopting sugar cards under a continental model to ration weekly sugar allowances. The food controller will distribute forms, require household records, and offer one week to study the form. Completion is voluntary but could limit monthly sugar, with a sugar card expected to arrive later.
An Atlantic port reported the sinking of a large German submarine after a battle with a British freighter about 100 miles off the French coast eight days earlier. The British ship halted torpedo tubes and fired as shells missed, then scored a decisive hit sending the U boat to the sea. Navy crews noted the submarine was of a new type with large calibre guns.
Camp Jackson Missouri prepares to receive about 8000 negro selectmen for national army service starting October 3. Most will join the first provisional regiment with others in separate training battalions. Negro troops to be housed in section L and adjoining areas with whites on the flanks. White soldiers anticipate no racial trouble, noting planned separation measures.
Petrograd reports disorders at Tambov 300 miles southeast of Moscow and at Kozlov in Crimea where mobs led by former criminals burned grain and property. Martial law imposed. troops moved from Moscow. Riots also in Turkestan with troops sent. Many arrests in Petrograd of Finnish agents purchasing firearms. newspapers note arrangements for arming Finland and public purchases in streets and arsenals.
Isaac Newton Se fasauh of J. and W. Seligman and company died in a New York hospital from a skull fracture after a fall from his horse near his Irvington, N Y summer home. He was found unconscious at the scene.
Mrs. Chas. Reitz of Allen’s Mills writes that Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound is a true remedy for coughs and colds across ages. She notes its benefits for whooping cough asthma and hay fever, praising the product’s effectiveness.
A striking portrayal presents Field Marshal von Hindenburg seated at a desk and gazing over a map. The image conveys his intent to revise boundaries and pursue expansion of the German empire with Kaiser Wilhelm II observing or involved in the deliberations.
The American Defense society executive committee urged governors to rouse sentiment to remove Senators Stone Reed La Folette Gore Gronna Vardaman and Hardwick for seditious utterances aiding Germany. The letter asks governors to appeal to families of frontline servicemen.
Asheville officials confirm plan for an open air market after a public meeting. Mayor authorized to close options on property near city hall to host the market, aiming to ease living costs and help farmers net better prices. Citzens and civic groups backed the move after investigations into similar markets in other cities.
New Orleans reports indicate the West Indian hurricane casualties will be no more than five killed and possibly fewer. Wireless from Pensacola said no loss of life there, and Houma Louisiana reported that nine fishermen believed drowned at Sister Lake were found safe with their boats intact several miles away.
Charles McAuley of Boston Georgia underwent stomach operation at Alleghany hospital Cumberland Virginia. Surgeons found his heart on the right side the appendix on the left spleen on the right and the stomach upside down with empties to the left.
Asheville October 1 W B Williamson cashier of Wachovia Bank and Trust Co was named receiver for the assignee of the Elks Home Co pending settlement of the lodge affairs. He will likely dispose of lodge furnishings for creditors.
Salisbury report notes Solicitor Hayden Clement says no reply is needed to Mr. Cansler statement from yesterday's papers. Clement adds he sees no necessity to respond to Cansler's remarks.
The military counter espionage bureau announced numerous arrests last Thursday among foreigners suspected of links to an espionage ring posing as a commercial bureau in Petrograd. An inquiry has begun with few details released.
Mrs. Anna Pelzer of 2526 Jefferson St Omaha Nebraska writes that Foley's Honey and Tar cured her daughter of a bad cold. She notes neighbors including Mrs. Benson also used it and many in the neighborhood praise it as a good remedy for coughs and colds. Mann Drug Co.
In a special proceeding the Guilford County Superior Court orders a sale of Lot No. 106 Liberty Street High Point. Commissioner P C Brown will offer the property October 20 1917 at 3 PM in front of Home Bank High Point for cash with 10 percent down and balance in 30 days after court confirmation. Sale subject to court confirmation. Ira R Humphries attorney Reidsville NC.
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