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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1917
Page
1
In Washington on October 6 Congress pushed toward adjournment with Senator LaFollette delivering a three hour defense and two hours for rebuttal. The Senate set 3 pm adjournment as lawmakers praised wartime measures and President Wilson credited the session with arming the nation for the war effort.
Gerald DuPont son of Mor ris DuPont of Asheville North Carolina killed himself near Ogden Utah while with Mrs Marion Browning. A note to Miss Blanche Reardon of Flagstaff Arizona ending with Vac vietis and a late message to Reardon shed light on his health and motives before the coroner's jury ruled death a self inflicted gunshot wound.
W. C. Jones, Thomas H. Tate and W. F. Armfield will speak to South Main street school pupils Tuesday morning as part of a special fire prevention day program. They represent fire insurance firms and will discuss preventable fire losses. Other city insurers are invited to address the children on fire prevention.
Rome reports repeated Austrian assaults on Monte San Gabriele have been repulsed by Italian forces. An Italian aerial squadron bombarded the Austrian naval base at Cattaro, with hits observed on torpedo boats or submarines.
The special House committee investigating charges against Representative Hefling found his conduct in accusing other members over German money reports to be subject to criticism. The panel issued its opinion on October 6.
An American patrol ship foundered in European waters on October 4 while on duty. There was no loss of life and the navy department has no information on the cause. Admiral Simms requests further information. the report notes most patrols are destroyers, but the class of this ship is not identified.
British forces advance along an eight mile front near Passchendaele with heavy artillery barrages that decimated German trench lines and forced prisoner waves toward Belgium. Combat continues as British units push toward Gravenstafel and Stroombeek amid counterattacks from German reserves.
In Pine Alabama a confrontation at the Enzer property left Oliver Enzer Hub Cannon and W L Griffith dead and three others wounded during an attempt to seize a negro accused of holding up a white man three days earlier. The group went to Enzer's home to demand the suspect's delivery when a volley of gunfire erupted.
The local exemption board has no mobilization date for 39 Black workers from High Point to join the national army at Camp Jackson. Two men registered June 5 were under 21, prompting rule clarification. the adjutant general directs withdrawal if underage. Benton W. Manley, white, asked to be sent to Columbia next Friday after being missing.
The 1917 World Series begins at Comiskey Park as the Chicago White Sox host the New York Giants in a bid for the national title. Eddie Cicotte starts for Chicago against Schuppe Sallee and Perritt for New York. Umpires from both leagues are set, weather perfect for baseball, with 30,000 in attendance and 10 a.m. ticket lines.
A World War I narrative from a correspondent of the Black Watch describes German retreats under British fire. The piece recalls Mc Leod grieving over a fallen friend, the brutal clash with Uhlans, and scenes of wounded French soldiers limping past, highlighting allied valor and grim war toll.
The funeral for Aunt Annie Pitts, the aged servant of Mr. and Mrs. J. Elwood Cox, will take place at Morris Chapel tomorrow Sunday at 2 30 oclock. A large gathering of friends is expected. interment follows in the church burying ground.
High pointers can get inning by inning reports of the world series at Hart Drug store in Chicago. Mr Hart announced this afternoon it is the only place in the city receiving returns and invites all fans to watch his windows for updates on the two teams battling for baseball supremacy.
In dense fog near Pacific Port the steamer Tolo and tug Magic collided. The Tolo sank and passengers plus crew were rescued by steamer H. B. Kennedy. One unidentified man was killed and two women are reported missing. The Kennedy narrowly avoided running ashore.
The king telegraphed congratulations to Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig commander in chief of British forces in France and Belgium praising his leadership and the efficiency and courage of his troops amid the conflict.
Albemarle October 5 a large crowd estimated from three thousand to three thousand gathered to see another Stanly county squad depart for Camp Jackson. This marks the third Stanly unit sent from the county with only about fifty or sixty more white boys needed to meet the quota. Rembert A. Rogers led the party and has prior national guard service.
Philadelphia reported nine subscriptions totaling 10 710 000 for the second liberty loan drive over four days. The Norfolk and Western Railway led with a 5 000 000 subscription, 2 220 000 credited to this district and the rest to New York.
In Cotton New York on October six futures opened firmer by 11 to 23 points as frost prospects in the east fed selling. The session closed barely steady with October at 26.07 and December 25.52 while January 25.33 March 25.42 and May 25.50.
The city council purchased an American LaFrance triple 790 gallon pump truck for 9750 dollars after applying a reduction for the old Sea gravel truck. The order includes 500 feet of three ply hose with possible future adds. Delivery is expected in 60 days.
Secretary of War Baker visits Charlotte on October 6 addresses citizens at the auditorium at 2 o clock and plans a tour of Camp Greene later in the day.
British forces hold a renewed line after driving German positions and exposing them to heavy fire. Patrols report German trenches abandoned as rain of fire continues and new front lines are dug in along the sector. In Verdun area, Crown Prince’s effort to regain ground resumes with a shallow German foothold near Hill 344 before counterattacks restore the line. Washington reports an American destroyer depth-bombed and destroyed a German submarine in a noted encounter.
Willie Hoxit, a Jackson county youth and son of H J Hoxit, is hospitalized with the entire left side of his face shot away after his shotgun discharged while rabbits hunting. He crawled through a wire fence and the trigger caught, the load striking his face. Doctors fear for his recovery.
Washington reports President Wilson signed a bill repatriating Americans who enlisted in Allied armies before the United States entered World War I. The action focuses on those who served with foreign forces prior to the U.S. war entry.
London Oct 6 report total enlistments of Australian forces now aggregate 306000 men.
Washington reports a clash in European waters where an American destroyer depth bombed and destroyed a German submarine. The destroyer’s name and the incident time and location were withheld in the navy department statement.
Kings Mattons Harts and Manns druggists agree to close Sundays from 10 45 to 12 15 to attend church services. The High Point Candy Kitchen will also close during these hours following a suggestion by the city ministerial association.
Hundreds of residents attended the opening of the N. H. Silver company store led by Manager Milton Silver. Guests toured the well arranged shop and received a pocket lint and clothes brush as a token souvenir.
The inland passenger steamer Northland ran aground off an Atlantic port when her engine failed and she struck before anchors could be set. She was floated an hour later and resumed voyage apparently undamaged.
Senator LaFollette, appealing after war critics urged his expulsion, rebuked the war party for libel and intimidation of lawmakers. He quoted Lincoln Webster and Sumner to defend congressional right to challenge policy and urged Congress to declare national purpose, while noting attacks on those who voted against war. Senator Robinson of Arkansas countered by blaming LaFollette for aiding Kaiser ideas.
The governor and Mayor Ravan of High Point proclaim next Tuesday as Fire Prevention Day in city schools. Short talks urge careful handling of fire and residents to clear premises of flammable material during Fire Prevention Week. The state cites North Carolina fire losses at about 83 million yearly, two thirds of which are preventable.
The urgent deficit bill carrying 7 755 124 000 dollars for the war was signed into law today by President Wilson. It stands as the largest appropriation measure in history.
Lima Peru March 6 The Peruvian congress has decided by an almost unanimous vote to sever relations with Germany. The motion passed amid diplomatic tensions and signals a shift in foreign policy stance.
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