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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1916
Page
4
The article notes how American industry surged during World War I, turning to dyes, chemicals, and materials once imported from Europe. It highlights rising dye output, new plants, and advances in chemicals, potash, cement, and metals, arguing Americans outpaced Germany in several sectors. It also mentions politics around women voting in Illinois and a Washington Star writer’s scare tactics.
Delegates to international irrigation and farm congresses in El Paso will compare the 26th century civilizaton they see in El Paso with Mexico's old-world life across the Rio Grande. The feature site contrasts modern American progress with rural antiquated practices, as travelers reach a foreign culture in minutes for a nickel.
New York reports Sydney Argus coverage showing baseball rising in Australia. Hawthorn and Northcote matches draw strong crowds and notable pitching, with Richmond defeating South Melbourne 23 to 6. White Sox and Giants tour spurs local interest. Australia debates forming a professional league and seeks rule interpretations from national officials.
Forbert Bayard Swope notes in the World this week that Gerard bears no peace message to Wilson. He visits America to report on German U boat threats and rising tension in German American relations, warning that renewed submarine actions could draw the United States into Europe’s conflict.
The crowd will greet Governor Craig as North Carolina’s chief servant across party lines. He will address political issues from a high plans perspective, with many ladies invited to hear him and theatre patrons hoping for engaging remarks. A recovered jewel thief returns $19,069 worth of jewels and reflects on honesty.
Dutch press condemns the sinking of the Hollavst-America line steamer Monmersdjik as a violation of maritime law. They urge Germany to pay compensation, with Handelsblad calling for a strong protest and Telegraaf viewing the raid as a test of American patience near its waters.
Raleigh October 12 Governor Craig granted a conditional pardon to Jess Wilson a Buncombe County boy sentenced to twelve months on the county roads for forcible trespass. Judge Harding and the solicitor who tried the case recommended the pardon and Harding had promised six months earlier to seek clemency.
Michael Guska of Highland Park swam two minutes in the village reservoir. Firemen pulled him from the water and 260000 gallons of water were wasted. The city’s cost, after treatment, was about $40 to $100 and the incident drew police and fire department action.
A Philadelphia Inquirer note recalls Sandy riding a crowded car, obeying the conductor’s moves to fill space, and moving along block after block. At destination, a conductor pats him and jokes that he did not pay a fare, but Sandy learns they had been walking all the way.
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