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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1916
Page
4
A Wilson Chicago/Baltimore style forecast argues that postwar trade will pit nations against each other as they rebuild finance. Neutral United States must ready for a global trade war, building military strength and commercial planning with government backing.
Editor Archibald Johnson hopes Col D H Milton will suit everybody as the new superintendent at the Soldiers' home succeeding Captain Lineberry. Milton, a High Point businessman, is to run the home while Senator Fall starts him a bureau to share information about Mexican affairs.
The cotton market showed renewed strength in New York with prices opening unchanged to 11 points higher and reaching fresh season highs. Realizing sales followed, pulling back 9 to 10 points before the first hour ended. Futures listed Oct 16.92 December 17.15 January 17.18 March 17.35 May 17.55 July 17.68.
Chicago on October 5 reports wheat futures climbing to a fresh 1916 peak. Opening ranges matched yesterday's finish, December futures trading around 1.597% to 1.604% and May at 1.58% to 1.59%, followed by a modest pullback from the top.
Gustave Steffen, socialist author of a bellicose interpellation against Russia and advocate for war, was decisively defeated in the first chamber elections. The Activist, pro German press, and limited liberal opposition lost ground as Sweden maintained a policy of impartial neutrality during the war.
London. General Sir William Robertson warned at Dalderls Lincolnshire that allies progress is slow but sure. He urged full mobilization of every man and woman into military and munitions work, stressing national service must be practiced to secure enough manpower for a prolonged war.
A L Brooks of Greensboro speaks to Fayetteville voters comparing Theodore Roosevelt to Judas Iscariot at Chicago stock yards. He denounces Roosevelt and Hughes, wins warm response from an enthusiastic but small audience amid a raw night.
Notice offers transport to and from First Baptist Church for those unable to walk. Call phone number 579 to arrange a ride at any time.
Former President William Howard Taft will address the North Carolina Literary and Historical Society in Raleigh on December 7 after the December 6 opening, then speak at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill on December 8. The Raleigh program features Dr. Howard F. E. Rondthaler and L. Ames Brown, noted journalist and UNC alumnus.
London Oct 5 Sir Charles Wakefield lord mayor of London proposed a five year industrial truce as a guarantee of Britain's interests amid the era of mechanical progress after the war. He urged that engineering workshops power the alliance's fighting forces and received cheers from attendees including government representatives.
The Central Carolina fair opens Tuesday October 10 under Secretary Garland Daniel. Excursions to Greensboro are planned with hundreds coming from surrounding counties. Friday admission free for school children from all areas. Fireworks, racing, cattle and poultry shows, farm products, a bustling midway and a wild west display promise a large, high quality event drawing crowds from up to 100 miles away.
Asheville reports a lively county race as Republican H A Gudger campaigns across Buncombe and criticizes Democrat T A Jones for his prohibition record. Jones defends his stance, insisting he will serve the people if elected and that North Carolina’s prohibition position is settled, amid strong majorities.
Durham county alumni of Trinity College have pledged more than 2100 for the new gymnasium. When local inscriptions reach 5000, an appeal will be sent out to general alumni, announced by R M Gantt president of the Durham county alumni.
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