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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1917
Page
1
Austro German forces report capturing over 80,000 Italians and more than 300 guns during the Isonzo offensive. German and Austro German troops withdraw to the border as British and French launch an assault in Flanders and gain ground against the Germans.
Rome reports Austro German pressure on the Isonzo has caused Italian withdrawal to the border in one sector and preparations to evacuate the Bainsizza plateau, per the war office announcement.
Petrograd dispatch says northern front forces push to the Riga Orel railway without sighting enemy forces. The movement signals ongoing attempts to press the front lines in the region.
British and French troops pressed two assaults north and east of Ypres, advancing through flooded passes and securing several positions including Treibank village and Papegoed wood. The war office and Haig reported successful progress on the Flemish front as German lines on the Aisne linger.
New York traders recorded renewed liquidation in cotton with opening barely steady and declines of about 8 to 15 points on the near months. December, January and other active futures showed mixed demand as prices ranged from 27.70 for December to 26.25 for July.
Major General John Biddle, assigned to the national army, was reported by army circles as the probable assistant chief of staff to succeed General Bliss, who became chief after General Scott retired. Secretary Baker had signaled the pick but would wait for arrival in Washington to announce.
Southern Methodist bishops assembled in Jackson Tennessee for their annual fall meeting. Sessions will last several days as they outline next year’s church program and discuss issues arising from the war.
Washington reports the Shipping Board agreed to charter about 25 American commandeered steel ships to the Italian government. The ships totaling around 100000 dead weight tons will help Italy transport vital supplies amid a shipping shortage.
Salisbury October 26 Engineer Robert Blackwell died at the Nance mill crossing after attempting to remove clinkers from the ashpan of his engine and was struck by a string of box cars on an adjacent track. His neck was broken and his hand and foot were severed. He died instantly.
The Red Men sixth district meeting will be held in Winston-Salem with two sessions. E Sternberger of Revolution Mills will deliver the address at an evening public reception. Delegates from towns including Greensboro and High Point are expected, with about 75 attending. Also Guilford County Sunday School convention at Wesley Memorial church features a pageant Figures that Live and many local leaders participate.
Dublin reports that Sinn Fein conference chose arms training for members though not compulsory. It pledged a provisional Irish government and constitution to gain international recognition and to convene a constitutional assembly without delay.
Reuters dispatch reports British and French troops advancing on the Ypres sector in Belgium. Early today witnesses saw British forces entering German pill boxes on Belvue spur and signals indicated Poel Derhoek château fallen. The offensive stretched from Houtholst forest toward Gheluvelt.
Indianapolis October 26 The Indiana supreme court declares the state woman suffrage law unconstitutional leaving thousands of women unable to vote in next month's municipal election.
Jack Johnson, a negro labor agent, was arraigned in municipal court this morning on a charge of soliciting labor without a license. He was found guilty by Judge J. Allen Austin and fined 50 dollars plus costs. Unable to pay, he was jailed.
In Rio de Janeiro on October 26 Parliament will vote tomorrow to authorize the government to declare a state of war with Germany and approve all necessary legislation to conduct war.
London mourns Sir William James Herschel a pioneer in fingerprint identification who died yesterday at his home after a long career developing the system.
In Macon Georgia on October 26 a dense fog caused a sideswipe collision between the Royal Palm northbound and the Kansas City special southbound at Reed station. A negro fireman Will Mal Sheavgnaen was killed and Engineer H K Burgay of Macon was seriously injured. Five empty coaches on the northbound were telescoped. Passengers escaped serious harm.
Members of Post D Travelers Protective association plan a membership campaign in the city tomorrow. With 125 members, the post aims to add at least 50 new members aided by state association directors arriving for a board meeting. The group highlights benefits including automobile headlight and highway signpost laws, hotel inspection, and accident insurance.
Washington notices a call for honorably discharged or retired U S military men to serve as watchmen. A register of eligibles is being formed at the new war and navy buildings under construction and applications should be sent to the superintendent of the state navy and war department buildings.
Nine German nationals were arrested in Newport News and turned over to government authorities by Justice officials in Norfolk. They were found aboard an American coastwise steamer by Captain J E Williams port inspector.
Federal fuel administrators for 16 states met with Fuel Administrator Gardell in Washington on October 26 to discuss coal problems, with state advisory committees present.
In Philadelphia on October 26 the German government was named owner of a Liberty bond. A legal attorney handling German estates in the city found a $60 balance belonging to the Imperial German government and applied $50 of it to a Liberty bond to assist the United States in the war.
At noon today J Elwood Cox president of the Commercial National bank announced the bank had disposed of 600000 dollars worth of Liberty bonds and that efforts for a larger total continued with vigor. He praised the bank’s record and the campaign’s strong start and said the bank will not slacken efforts until every dollar is sold.
Treasury officials said the Liberty loan surpassing 3 billion will continue today and tomorrow to hit a 5 billion total. Reports from every federal reserve district indicate plans for Saturday, the drive’s final and largest day.
Washington October 26 The executive council of the American Federation of Labor refuses to participate in an international conference of workmen and Socialists. The council says holding such a meeting now would be untimely inappropriate and yield no good result.
A special examination of candidates for coast guard cadetships starts Monday December 17 and runs through the week. Regular exams were held earlier but yielded too few qualified applicants. At least 20 cadets and cadet engineers are sought.
New York reports that Entente troops wear silk next to the skin to reduce blood poisoning. Silk suppliers, who just returned from France, say silk fabrics have driven large American exports since the war began. A secret process produces a special silk now used by the Allies.
Paris reports the French on the Aisne made further gains today capturing several villages and 2000 more prisoners. The war office says since operations began over 12,000 Germans have been taken, along with 15 large guns and many smaller calibers.
Paul Fulg one of ten German escapees from Fort McPherson was seized in Atlanta by Private Rose of the 17th Infantry with civilian help. Fulf asked the grocer for groceries in broken English and surrendered without resisting.
The government suffered a confidence defeat in the chamber of deputies by 314 votes to 96. Parliament had just resumed sessions after riots in August and a food crisis. The food controller resigned amid the turmoil.
Washington reports an initial response of 164 million 707 thousand dollars to Secretary McAdoo’s treasury short time certificates offering. The outstanding certificates to retire from second Liberty loan bonds reach 1.799 billion 994 thousand dollars, about 60 percent of the minimum.
Cir panio Castro, former president of Venezuela, has been requested to leave Trinidad, Port of Spain reports on October 26. The move follows diplomatic tensions and concerns over Castro's presence in the country.
A false alarm of fire sounded from box No 46 at the Perry and Green street corner last night at o’clock with no fire found on inspection by authorities.
The article reports heavy Isonzo losses for Italy with 350000 prisoners and 300 guns captured by Austro German forces. It notes retreat to the northern front from Monte Maggiore to west of Auzza and evacuation of the Bainsizza plateau, while German prisoners are taken by French forces and Haig and Petain pressuring on multiple fronts. Brazil votes on war measures after torpedoing Macau strain neutrality.
The navy department announced that an American Luckenback steamship engaged a submarine off the French coast on October 19. Nine crew members were wounded, including seven crewmen and two armed guard sailors, according to a French dispatch received in Washington on October 26.
The Seamen's Association of Norway adopts a resolution condemning the German massacre of defenseless Norwegian seamen in the North Sea raid. The note calls the acts murderous and shocking to civilized people and eschews wartime measures in favor of moral outrage.
President Bras informs congress that Germany has declared a state of war against Brazil and proposes the seizure of a German warship in the port of Rio de Janeiro in response.
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