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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1916
Page
3
Police recover Mrs Reitzel and C M Hauser cars after a spate of thefts in High Point. Otto Wood is tied to Hauser's car and Clay Moore to Reitzel's, with Reading Pa and Chattanooga leads cited as investigations continue. The public praises Chief Gray for solving the case.
Washington Oct 21 Preliminary plans for the 1917 reunion of the United Confederate veterans their first gathering in Washington were discussed by the finance committee of the general reunion committee. The date is not fixed but May or June is expected with a week long program and excursions to Gettysburg and nearby battlefields. H F Cary predicted attendance would surpass all prior Washington reunions and a $40000 entertainment fund was planned.
An elderly town resident nearly died from chronic dysentery and, after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, was quickly relieved by one dose and fully recovered after more doses. Local residents recall the case as convincing evidence.
London reports the government is taking private hotels boarding houses and residences for officers' families left by fighting men. Agents seize properties with two day notices rewarding owners with rent compensation while furnishing and staff transfer to new roles. The move eases anxiety of wives and supports front line troops.
Rome reports a government decree raising sugar from 20 to 24 cents a pound to curb national consumption amid rising overseas freight rates. Agriculture Minister Raineri urged wartime sacrifice and civil society to align with soldiers. A star card distribution system will roll out with measures to curb living costs. Proposals include banning expensive garments and fur imports.
Kinston leaders favor a regular passenger boat line between Kinston and New Bern. The idea ties to a Baltimore Norfork and New Bern route, with local financiers to support shallow draft steamers linking Kinston to the main service. The Baltimore New Bern company plans early next year to launch one or two steel ships of a special design.
Ministers and laymen from across East Carolina gather in Kinston for the annual Free Will Baptist conference. Sessions start in an East Kinston church and will run for several days with prominent denomination figures on the program. The church has strong rural district support in the region.
Rio de Janeiro Oct 2 An aniline dye factory has been established at Juiz de Fora Minas Geraes From its initial work excellent results have been obtained British representatives are trying to learn whether it has German hacking Ostensibly it is of local ownership.
Isadora Duncan and Maud Allan, noted rivals in dance, trade barbs after Duncan accuses Allan of stealing her material. Allan defends herself while recalling past encounters and denying copying Duncan. The exchange highlights professional jealousy within the dance world.
American troops and Mexican forces clashed for 45 minutes near San Jose in the Big Bend between Presidio and Ruidosa. The engagement involved 23 men of the sixth cavalry and Texas national guard cavalry, with no American losses reported and Mexican casualties unknown. Commanders assessed whether the attackers were de facto government troops or bandits.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association will be held in the directors' room of the Commercial National Bank on Monday night October 30 1916. V A J Idol Secretary. 10 30
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