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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1917
Page
1
Petrograd reports an official statement that the evacuation of the fortified Baltic port of Reval has begun with the closing of schools and residents being moved inland. The government plans to relocate to Moscow, announced by the minister of public welfare, amid German advances.
Hellaire Carriere known as a "dead shot" was hanged at the Louisiana state prison for killing Marion L. Swords the St. Landry parish sheriff on July 17 1916. He fought a failed escape last night slashing his throat with a razor but survived. Sheriff Swords and a posse cornered Carriere in a dawn cabin standoff. Carriere fled into a cornfield and was wounded but escaped. later captured after a prolonged manhunt near Basile with over twenty buckshot wounds.
Washington reports no official word on removing the government to Moscow. Russian officials say the plan, hatched earlier, was hastened by the German advance in Riga. They attribute the move to pressure from radical council members and delegates.
The government declares a move from Petrograd to Moscow with no stated reason while signaling Reval’s civilian removal, hinting influence from the German advance on Petrograd and possible strategic aims for greater government latitude. French operations near Laon and Verdun fronts accompany reports of raids and prisoner captures as German infantry attack east of the Meuse.
New York on October 19 reports ongoing pupil protests against the Gary system. Police dispersed the disturbances while parents urged children to disperse. In Brooklyn hundreds of women armed with stones forced entry to a Brownsville school demanding children be sent home. about three thousand pupils were dismissed for the day.
London reports from the Board of Trade note widespread use of paper strings for commercial purposes. Tissue paper and plaited paper are used in sacks shoes and imitation felt hats. Germany faces clothing shortages with mixtures of substitutes including paper in uniforms and warm garments, raising concerns over durability.
Batavia reports Professor Soltesz a renowned Austrian scientist and explorer has been killed in the Dutch portion of New Guinea. The murder investigation and exact locality remain under study by authorities.
Field Marshal Haig's Flanders front dispatches indicate heavy German bombardment ongoing, with artillery activity noted at points along the British left and southern lines. Berlin claims indicate intensified shelling while British airmen press patrols against enemy formations near the front, and reports from Petrograd note two German torpedo boats sunk near mine fields in the Gulf of Riga.
Copenhagen reports a socialist Reichstag member described Bethmann Hollweg as can’t commit to peace terms as chancellor and to withdraw in negotiations whatever Germany can gain. The account portrays the government as playing a bargain game with peace declarations.
The Daily Mail condemns the fleet for failing to prevent the German squadron from mastering the Gulf of Riga and calls on the Admiralty to explain this humiliating Baltic display.
Springfield telegrams report Frank Farrington, president of the miners union, warned that charters will be revoked in mines where workers do not return by October 22. Farrington says action aims to avert what he calls industrial conscription as coal mines face continued paralysis. Miners reportedly present in many mines today.
In New York on October nineteenth the market showed an unsettled tone as poor weather kept early cotton futures soft. December moved near 28.82 and January at 27.35, with early session lows around 27.95 for December and 27.14 for January before the hour closed. Earlier, months traded easy with October 28.25, December 27.75, January 27.35, March 27.15, and May 27.00.
Washington on October 1 the women’s committee of the council of national defense urged young and dependent women to avoid coming to the capital without secured arrangements for work and a place to live.
Mrs. Robert A. Wheeler will enter the local hospital this evening for an appendicitis operation. The procedure is scheduled for tomorrow morning.
Miss Clara J. Cox chair of the Guilford County women committee names Woman's Club members to aid banks in selling the second Liberty Loan bonds. The volunteers will operate Saturday and into the week, delivering bonds through local banks and offering easy terms.
In fog near Siler City, an extra freight train struck a hand car carrying Captain N. H. Herritage and crew. Henry Glover was killed and Herritage was bruised. the crew lacked time to react as the train appeared on a curve. The other crew members survived unharmed. Herritage not thought seriously hurt.
Asheville October meeting voted to adopt the national name and become the Juvenile Protective Association of Asheville and Buncombe County. Dr W F Powell of the First Baptist Church moved the measure to strengthen the society.
The government today advanced to France $20,000,000, increasing allied loans to $2,750,000,000. This new funding raises overall U.S. support to the French war effort during the ongoing conflict.
Two German torpedo boats were sunk in Moon Sound mine fields yesterday near Petrograd. The event reflects ongoing naval actions in the Baltic theater with German vessels reported lost.
Spray notes Monday night Bible classes at the YY Y M C A begin at six and draw more men and boys. The gatherings combine meals and fellowship, offering lasting friendships and a practical Christian environment. Members urge others to join and invite notice to plan the supper for next Monday.
Petrograd Oct 1 The family of Nicholas Romanoff former emperor of Russia now procures food by the use of food cards. The authorities in Tobolsk district are issuing food cards and the Romanoffs must obtain their rations the same as others.
Judge J Frazier Glenn was elected president of the association with Miss Queenie Carson as first vice president and Dr W F Powell as second vice president. Lieutenant George A Digges Jr, previously acting secretary and treasurer, was elected to that office with Crawford Jackson present to speak.
Centenni al Avenue paving progresses rapidly with a large mixer enabling daily lays of rock mac material. Contractors expect completion by November 1 unless weather stops work. Monthey Avenue paving from city limits to Centennial still to begin soon. Entire road from High Point center to Greensboro center to be paved with permanent material before year’s start.
Washington reports the Liberty Loan drive advances with estimates near 1.74 billion dollars and hoped reach 2 billion by Saturday. Unofficial department figures show a minimum subscription of 1.555 billion by close of business Wednesday.
Warsaw reports Mrs Nannie Hinson of Kenansville died at home Tuesday at about 74 after a stroke. She had been in feeble health for years and was a member of a prominent local family. Survived by daughters Mrs James Hines of Ridgecrest and Mrs Hussey of Savannah. daughters Estelle Hinson. sons John and Henry Hinson. sister Mrs Rachel Brown of this town.
Washington Ott and Straudsburg Pa figure eA Mitchell Palmer is appointed alien property custodian under the trading with the enemy law. He will act as trustee for all enemy property in the United States.
Amsterdam reports Count von Bernstorff did not know Bolo Pasha the French spy. Tageblatt says the ambassador had no US resources or banker connections to reveal him and thus questions key telegram details cited by Secretary Lansing. The paper suggests other telegram aspects may lack trustworthiness.
Washington October 19 with new regulations suspending the historic seniority rule for army promotions officers of the regulars guard or national army become equally eligible for temporary appointment or promotion based on fitness without regard to seniority the rules allow interchangeability of officers among arms and grades and permit transfer of reserve corps second lieutenants to other branches emphasis on promoting within the unit where vacancies occur and commanders may select noncommissioned officers or reserve corps officers as best.
Judges refused to order Bow Street magistrates to hasten hearing in the case against Lieutenant Anghvel, a Belgian former businessman who shot Dryver, a Belgian private, after Dryver claimed to be the father of Anghvels child. Anghvel was acquitted by a Calais court martial. The case raises jurisdiction issues over whether to prosecute.
Police stopped an alleged scheme to damage a U S transport unit in New York. A Scandinavian national was charged with attempting to bribe a ship's crew to allow boarding the vessel, as authorities disrupted the plan.
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