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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1917
Page
1
From the City 27 persons were killed and 53 injured when German Zeppelins raided eastern and northeastern England last midnight. Six or seven airships took part with bombs dropped in various places. London saw few bombs and defenses limited impact.
In Mexico City on October 20 General Garcia Vieil, leader of the constitutionalist party, urged the chamber of deputies that Mexico must side against Germany. The speech won applause from most members. he criticized Mexico and its government for not showing proper gratitude to President Wilson over Huerta. Some protests arose within the chamber.
Paris reports a Zeppelin was shot down in flames at Rambervilliers near the Alsatian border last night. Two other airships were forced to land as part of a larger Zepp fleet over the Vosges.
A conference by the Women’s Industrial Council aims to address young women in government and other offices working for pocket money. It warns this could depress wages for genuine workers after the war and urges working girls to avoid schemes that would lower pay. It fears postwar competition will tempt employers to cut wages.
Rocky Mount NC October 20 thirty four ACL clerks walked out in sympathy with earlier strikers demanding union recognition. The walkouts were five at Goldsboro fifteen at Wilson sixteen at Tarboro and nine at Fayetteville.
Seth Bridgeman longtime president of the Bank of Washington and a prominent business figure died suddenly. Liberty Bond committee members say he planned to purchase a $30 000 block of bonds today.
Paris reports that Bolo Pasha the German propagandist has recovered and will move tomorrow from the infirmary to a cell in the Sante prison in Paris.
Washington reports the German U-boat claimed its first American war dead as the transport Antilles sank within a day of an American destroyer being disabled. Seventy lives lost including sixteen soldiers and several navy enlisted men. Officials awaited fuller details and names from Vice Admiral Sims in the wake of the first impairment to the transport service.
Bishop Joseph F. Berry of Philadelphia, senior Methodist Episcopal leader, presides over the board of bishops session opening in Atlantic City. Canadian by birth, he began preaching at 16 and rose from boy preacher to editor of Epworth Herald before his 1904 episcopacy by a first-ballot vote.
New York reports a sugar shortage disrupting the candy industry that employs more than 50 000 workers. Manufacturers warn supply cuts could force plant closures if sugar cannot be obtained.
Washington October 20. The food administration issued a telegram urging candy manufacturers to reduce sugar use as a preliminary step in conservation efforts.
President Wilson issues a proclamation declaring Sunday October 28 a day of prayer for the success of American arms in the war. The message emphasizes national unity and spiritual support for the efforts abroad.
A Times dispatch from Odessa reports 100 passengers are killed or wounded after a train is stopped by 200 armed brigands. The attack occurred on October 20, with no further details provided.
Washington reports American aviators fly over the western front trenches dropping tens of thousands of Liberty loan posters. Posters were sent to General Pershing with plans for continued aerial distribution of propaganda on the German lines.
Paris October 20 The Associated Press asked Jules Cambon secretary to the foreign affairs ministry about German press attempts to liken Mata Hari’s execution to Edith Cavell’s. Cambon called the comparison unbelievable noting Cavell aided soldiers and charity while Mata Hari was a spy who received money from Berlin and headed a spy system.
In a British waters port the Yankee base sees swift naval promotions following a Washington board decision. Many junior officers rise to lieutenants junior grade and ensigns receive full ranks, while warrant officers gain officer status. Temporary promotions accelerate pay and duties, sparking a flood of demand for new gold lace and uniforms from American officers and sailors.
An account from a Black Watch veteran recounts the retreat to defend trenches near Ypres and the brutal close fighting with Prussian Guards. He describes digging out wounded comrades, the brutal charge over the wire, and the development of the jab point knife thrust amid intense shelling and hand to hand combat.
New York dispatch reports detectives opened an investigation into the recent Gary school strike riots. Officials fear the movement may spread and plan to curb further outbreaks as pupils prepare to resume action on Monday.
London October reports the New York state commission tasked with counting soldiers ballots has reached a European port awaiting further steps.
Norwed MacLeod, a member of the Canadian flying corps and son of Henry MacLeod a prominent Toronto banker, was killed on October 14 in Loden.
Washington October 20 Mitchell Palmer of Seistmare Pa former congressional representative was yesterday appointed alien property custodian under the trading with the enemy act.
In the interest of the Liberty Loan a series of talks will be held in local moving picture theaters by prominent city figures. Dr. Dred Peacock opens this evening at both venues, followed by Thomas J. Gold Monday and Carter Dalton Tuesday with more speakers to be announced.
Washington reports that cooperation between the British admiralty and the U S food administration guarantees a plentiful supply of jute bags. The transportation division has been working to facilitate marketing of the sugar crop when it arrives around November 15.
Zurich dispatch reports former King Constantine of Greece had a grave operation yesterday. The old wound reopened and his condition is described as most grave.
On Tuesday evening October 23 at 7 o clock bonfires will light in every village town and city to support the Liberty Loan. Boy Scouts and Campfire Girls assist as old paper and unused fuel are collected. Each city is asked to send historic wood to state and national capitals with High Point sending to Raleigh and Washington.
Washington announces every American soldier and sailor will receive a Christmas package valued around 150 dollars. The included items cover chewing gum tobacco writing material games dried fruit candy paz zies knives mouth organs etc. Each package will be wrapped in a khaki colored handkerchief.
Washington reports the third week of the Liberty Loan drive closing today with strong prospects of reaching two billion dollars in total by end of business. The update notes excellent prospects and continued public support during October.
A new Zeppelin fleet penetrated eastern England reaching near London. Bombs killed 27 people and injured 53 as air raids damaged homes and businesses across visited districts. The raid follows a months long shift to airplanes which difficult to counter on moonlit nights.
London reports two destroyers the Mary Rose and the Strongbow were sunk by German raiders in the North Sea. Three merchant ships escaped while five Norwegian steamers one Danish and three Swedish vessels were sunk without warning.
The American schooner Jennie Righter of 647 tons gross was torpedoed and sunk by a Teuton submarine off Cape Villano Spain on Tuesday. Nine crew members were landed at Mujia. The Jennie Righter sailed from New Haven.
American Training Camp in France reports subscriptions of several million dollars to the Liberty loan by soldiers. The total will be announced in Washington. In some units every officer and man subscribed, funded from pay. One field battery shows 32 men pledging 22000 dollars.
Vev. J. H. Barnhardt presiding elder of the Greensboro district will make his quarterly visit to Wesley Memorial church and preach at 11 o clock Sunday. Barnhardt once pastored the church during construction and his former parishioners will warmly welcome him. He is accompanied by his family as guests of Mrs. J. W. Harriss. quarterly conference date to be announced.
In Cotton, New York, Oct 20, reactionary sentiment appeared as prices moved in a wide range. The opening showed a point advance to a decline of 17 points with active months trading 24 points off from earlier levels. Bullish reports faded as immediate market influence waned.
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