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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1916
Page
4
A garbled newspaper credit line notes the Associated Press staff with editors and business manager roles. It includes post office registration at High Point North Carolina and references the act of Congress from March 4, 1872.
James A. Farrell of United States Steel argues the postwar era will bring record gold reserves and strong American trade. He warns a sagacious policy is needed to safeguard this prosperity, while Congress will tackle tariffs next winter. The piece also notes election fever, political jabs, and public debate on policy and leadership.
New York reports a unsettled opening with first prices showing a modest gain then a dip of several points. Overnight orders pressed late calls as December rose to 17.12 and January to 17.06, with other contracts around 16.90 to 17.20 for October through May.
Chicago wheat prices rose as peace talks revived optimism. December futures topped 1.49 and May near 1.48 with ongoing fluctuations and a subsequent rebound after an initial gain.
William F. White 50, a Union Grove township farmer, was riding on a running board near Jennings when he jumped off as the car slowed and fell, suffering a fractured skull. He died at a Statesville sanatorium at noon. Survived by wife and five children. one daughter lives in Manitoba. Burial set for Sunday at Union Grove.
In Mexico City on October 7 General Alvaro Obregon minister of war issued an order abolishing the title and position of jefe de las armas across the republic. Military commanders will command only their troops and cease involvement with civil administration.
Berlin dispatch reports a petition by um. Bonne of Klein Flotteck urging the emperor to require bread cards for beer service. About 80,000 signers claim 42 hundredweight of barley used for beer could feed ten million per day, arguing barley is as vital as rye and white flour.
Tokio reports Empress Sadako will provide artificial eyes and limbs to Japanese and German wounded from the Kiao-Chow campaign. Imperial holdings include railway and bank securities, forests, rice lands, palace lands, and villas valued at about 500.9 million yen with ongoing 20 percent annual growth. Public expenses exceed private disbursements for ceremonies, diplomacy, stipends, pensions, and charitable donations.
The High Point Recorder's Court tried 74 cases in September with 58 convictions and fines totaling $132 plus costs of $420.62. Most cases stemmed from alcohol, labeled likker crimes, including drunks and assaults. Other enforcement actions covered dogs at large and speeding, with additional charges such as trespass and burglary noted.
Washington report says Colonel Roosevelt attempted to give away $40,000 but failed. A disposal board led by Chief Justice White and Secretary Redfield seeks to return the $40,000. Also notes a for sale offer: big healthy black raspberry plant at 5 cents each, with phone contact.
Washington bank holds a fund intended for a world peace movement created before the Belgium invasion. Government watchers report several thousand dollars in interest earned, while officials race to determine how to return the money. Congress authorized acceptance, but the board cannot find a method to refund the colonel.
Grubbs questions Jinks confidence while Stubbs calls him obstinately determined to stand apart, claiming he differs from everyone else.
The Manila municipal board, with one American and four Filipinos, voted to establish a public golf course on filled bay front land. It will be opened to the public and reflects growing outdoor activities among Filipinos since American occupation, with baseball, basketball, and tennis already popular.
Vienna reports the Austro Hungarian Cyclist Naval Battalion, part of the Austro Hungarian army naval section, is being used to defend the Adriatic coast. The sailor cyclists can quickly cover long coastal stretches to repel raids landings and aerial attacks.
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