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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1916

Page

1

Secret Baker statement on border peace move

Washington October 27 officials refused to disclose sources for General Baker’s charge of planned bandit attacks on troops in Mexico and border towns. Secretary Baker said no political motive in release and that Pershing’s forces would not be redirected. Lansing noted the danger of border moves and emphasized domestic policy role.

Lansing Baker Ry Baker Erary Baker Pershing Rument York Get William R. Willhhairman Willcox Baguilty Stu Wilson Lancing Corlhe Apo Ilson Baws Mr. Baker

Vail Bennet case trial opens in Winston

In York this morning the Vail Bennet shooting case progresses with Reuben Vail convicted of damaging Pearle Mays property. J W Bennett faces trial for assault with a deadly weapon claiming self defense as witnesses recount a chaotic scene following a ride and alleged house disruption by Bennet.

Reuben Vail Bennett Vail Athough J. W Bennett Mesaeed Pearl Mays Takkez Georgia T. J. Gold Pearle Mays Reuben Evans Welch Mr. Bennett Pearle Reube Dalton W. P. Ragan J. W. Bennett

Hearing Ordered to Determine Reasonable Freight Rates

The Interstate Commerce Commission has ordered a hearing to decide if sewer pipe carload rates from Chattanooga to North Carolina points are undue compared with intrastate North Carolina rates. The action aims to establish reasonable interstate rates.

Washington Chattanooga North Carolina Interstate Commerce Commission

Tolbert Held on $2,000 Bond for Manslaughter

Salisbury report states Ollie Tolbert a Southern railway brakeman was ordered held on a $2,000 bond by the coroner's jury after being accused of manslaughter in the death of Special Officer W. M. Linker who was struck by an automobile at the fair ground boulevard. The jury found Tolbert drove recklessly.

Salisbury Ollie Tolbert Southern Railway W. M. Linker Fair Ground Boulevard Linker Tolbert

Mechanicsville School Reopens With New Additions

The Mechanicsville school starts Monday with an expected enrollment of 250 pupils. A new 40 by 58 foot addition, costing over 1000 dollars, provides an auditorium and two classrooms to support improved teaching. Principal B E Hammer leads a six member faculty including Jennie White and Estelle Fentriss.

Mechanicsville Hammer Mechanicsville School B. E. Hammer Jennie White Estelle Fentriss Kate Nance Berta Cook Adelaide White

Bullish Cotton and Wheat Prices Continue to Rise

New York traders saw a nervous start with cotton futures opening barely steady. December 1908 January 1910 March 1925 May 1925 July 1935 declined or rose slightly as markets rallied from yesterday's lows with bullish tendencies and a mid session rally pushing January to 13.99 and then to 108.

New York

Wheat Prices Rise on Argentina Rain Outlook

Chicago markets reacted to Argentine rain news with wheat advancing at the open. December futures climbed to about 1.82 to 1.83 dollars before a moderate gain and later a correction.

Chicago Argentina

Wake County Wife Fatally Shot by Husband in Insanity Episode

Raleigh reports Mrs. Edward Mangum of Walls of the Nense section Wake County was shot and killed by her husband this morning. The couple came from Durham County and Mangum, detained in Raleigh, is jailed on the murder charge. Neighbors recall prior mental instability leading to time in a state ward for the criminal insane.

Associated Press Raleigh Edward Mangum Nense Wake County Mangum Tturham County

Planning 10 Erect Large Packing Plant At Henderson Soon

A Henderson board of trade committee plans a trip to Atlanta to inspect a major meat packing plant and report back on establishing a $100000 facility in Henderson. They face a key hurdle in securing a daily supply of 175 to 200 hogs and cattle to meet full capacity.

Henderson Henderson Board of Trade Atlanta Board of Trade

Russo-Rumanian retreat and Verdun fighting across fronts

The dispatches describe Russo-Rumanian armies retreating toward the Danube while opposing Teutonic forces press them in Dobrudja. Paris says French reinforcements led to renewed fighting near Fort Douaumont and Fort Vaux as Verdun remains under heavy bombardment. German reports claim repulsed French attacks south of the Somme and Russian fronts see German counteractions in Volhynia.

Constanza-Cernavoda Petrograd Rumania Transylvania Verdun Volhynia Russia German War Office

Clay Moore Bound Over For Larceny Of Clothing

Clay Moore bound over to the Superior Court on $250 bond after probable cause found in a case charging larceny of about $250 worth of clothing from Silver's store. Chief Gray testified to Moore's confession and identification of clothing found in Reading, Pa. Moore admitted stealing from Silver's store and later confessed during transport to High Point.

Clay Moore Superior Court Dalton Silver Moore T. J. Cold Milton Silver Reading Gray Clay Silvers High Point

Special Services Recalls Luther Reformation at Local Church

The Lutheran church plans a Sunday observance in October marking the 395th anniversary of Martin Luther's reform. A morning service will include special music and a sermon on the occasion, with an evening program exploring related themes. All welcome.

THE Lutheran Church Martin Luther Luther Melancthem Calvin Zwingli

Democrats plan rally in Hickory with Senator Overman

Democrats of Hickory plan a pre election rally for Oct 27 with Senator Overman as the principal speaker. Overman will address Newton on Monday November and is to be invited to speak in Hickory that night.

Associated Press Hickory Eve S. Overman Senator Overman Newton

Weather outlook fair tonight and Saturday with northeast winds

A fair night and Saturday are forecast with moderate northeast winds. Coastal areas will feel fresh on the coast as winds pick up along the shore.

German destroyers fail raid on channel transport service

London report from the British admiralty says ten German torpedo boat destroyers tried to raid cross channel transport last night but failed. Two German destroyers were sunk and others driven off. the British torpedo boat destroyer Flirt was missing with nine crew saved. The Nubian was disabled by a torpedo and ran aground.

Penny Drive Planned For Salvation Army Home Funds

Durham residents unite as schools in Durham and Durham county will donate one penny each on Monday November 6 to raise to the 510000 fund for a proposed Salvation Army home in the city. Campaign chairman T A Winder reports cooperation from Superintendents B D Pusey and C W Massey and letters have been sent to churches and Sunday schools requesting collections.

Associated Press Durham Durham County Salvation Arm T. A Winder Winder B. D. Pusey C. W. Massey

Elite Music Program At Auditorium Tonight

The Woman's Club music department hosts a premier concert at the auditorium at 8 pm to support the library fund. Renowned performers Miss Helen Irwin and Mr Robbins from the Durham School of Music will present selections of exceptional merit from both national and international stages.

S P. m Woman's Club Library Fund Durham School of Music Helen Irwin Robbins

Retail concern sells to toys to wholesalers

Wilnington October 27 scarcity in European made toys shown by sale of 75 cases to a New York firm. Large buyers are acquiring stocks from smaller shops nationwide as novelty firms in major cities increase purchases of European toy stock.

Associated Press Wilnington Europe New York

Sunday Services at St Mary's Church

Saint Mary's Episcopal church will hold Sunday morning services at 11 o clock conducted by Rev. W L Mellchamp.

ST. Mary's Church St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Rev W. L. Mellichamp

Pro Episcopal House Fails to Concur on Racial Bishop Election

The house of deputies of the Protestant Episcopal church today failed to concur in the plan for election of the suffragan racial bishop as adopted by the house of deputies.

St. Louis House of Deputies Protestant Episcopal Church

County agents sought to spark High Point creamery drive

County officials urge E H Anderson to visit Guilford to drum up interest in expanding dairy herds for a High Point creamery. Officials note past success of farm demonstration and pig club programs and seek Miss Stephenson to visit more often.

E. H. Anderson Guilford County Greensboro Chamber of Commerce High Point Industrial Department Commercial Club Anderson Andersen Commercial National Bank Ths Guilfred

Durham to Form Civilian Rifle Club Plans

Durham officials announce the temporary organization will be rejected at tonight’s meeting. Members may apply to join the National Rifle Association to access a range near the city, with three pits for 200 300 and 500 yards to be built under General Julian S Carr.

Associated Presa Jurhham National Rifle Association Julian 8S Carr

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