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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1917
Page
1
Petrograd reports continued Russian retreat in the Riga region with northern movement along the coast and dislodgement near the Jaegel river. Hostile ships shell the coast as Grand Duke Michael and his wife are arrested over counter revolutionary plots.
Paris reports renewed German assaults last night along the Hurtebise region near the Aisne and east of the Meuse in Verdun. The war office states both efforts were checked successfully.
Rome reports thirty Italian aircraft dropped nine tons of bombs on the Austrian naval base at Pola causing widespread destruction and large fires. The raid highlights continued Italian air offensives against key Austro-Hungarian targets.
Official dispatches report that Riga was evacuated by civilians and foreign consuls three weeks prior. The note confirms continued signaling of relocation and foreign presence during the period.
Organized Labor mobilized its representative in Minneapolis to pledge support for the government and warn pacifists and pro Germany elements at a big loyalty conference. Samuel Gompers, AFL president, will arrive tonight and likely speak at tomorrow's meeting discussing American labor's role in the world.
Gibsonville Sept 4 The Gibsonville graded school will begin Monday September 10 with a 9 30 to 10 30 opening hour. Businessmen and patrons are urged to attend and learn addresses by prominent school men. The faculty includes J P Wagner principal and Misses Agnes Warner Margaret Joe Whitsett Eloise Rudisill Mary M Parks and Alice Veltman.
Raleigh September 4 Governor Bickett appointed J S D Pullian of Stokes County to the county board of education. It is the first such appointment in his administration. The board member was chosen due to lack of local agreement and will serve until the next general assembly.
Berlin reports several thousand Russians captured in the Riga region as German forces advance. More than 150 guns were seized by the German army in the operation.
Three military exemption appeals were decided by district bodies yesterday. The local exemption board overruled two cases while the High Point board upheld one. Garrett W. Cagle and Albert Wade Morris were granted exemptions. Willie Walton, sole supporter of his widowed mother, was denied and will serve in the draft army on and after December 1.
Washington September 4 The vanguard of the national army was honored with a large demonstration to mark the departure of the first drafted men. About 14 000 draftees from the District of Columbia joined a peace monument to White House procession with leaders from Congress and the government. Civil War veterans from the Senate carried an honored plate, Senators Warren, Nelson, Bankhead, and Martin, marching together. The Stars and Stripes fluttered over the column.
Durham September 4 Opening the Durham tobacco market today huge breaks suggest the market may not complete sales before night J S Burch secretary of the tobacco board of trade estimated 180000 pounds would be sold from three warehouses offerings hauled away Sales began at 50 cents and a single warehouse had only disposed of at Lt p m Prices ranged from 8 to 65 cents inferior grades led all former prices likely doubling 1916 Green tips and sand dugs around 20 cents a pound.
Over 2 000 visitors attended a rally in Lamberton to honor Robeson County drafted men. A morning parade, led by a brass band, preceded two speeches by L R Vaser of the Lumberton bar and Judge W M Bond of Edenton, with the courthouse packed and listening intently.
Benny Leonard the world lightweight champion stopped Young Rector of Jersey City in the fifth round of a six round match in Toronto. Rector was forced to his knees for a second time before his seconds threw in the sponge.
London reports ongoing air raids over Belgium with Sunday attacks near Bruges. A British plane engaged six German fighters and shot down one aircraft.
London reports 107 naval ratings killed and 86 wounded in last night’s air raid by six German planes on Chatham near the Medway. The attack targeted major naval bases with uncertain damage to British assets. Other fronts note Italian Trieste advance and pressure on Austrians in the Bajnsizza region.
A meeting of chairmen and committees organized to arrange a Wir Mess week set for September 26 to 30. Gilbert W. Clark chairs the general committee with dozens of members handling finance entertainment home economies booths parades prizes advertising and decorations. Daily meetings will continue until the Wir mess or city fair week.
Washington reports strong protest from city fire chiefs over war department plans. Representative Scott of Pennsylvania says he will seek presidential modification to exempt firemen from the draft. He warns that city fires in wartime industries risk escalation if trained firemen are drafted.
Saratoga Springs N Y Sept 4 Resolutions pledging the loyalty of the American Bar association to the government were presented at the opening of the annual meeting today by Elihu Root on behalf of the executive committee with the unanimous recommendation that they be adopted.
London reports 16,614 casualties in the last week with 364 officers and 12,?8?80 killed or died of wounds and 546 officers and 10,524 men wounded or missing.
Government wheat purchases began in Chicago on September 4 with the same routine efficiency as banking operations. A single grading standard set at 4220 dollars per bushel for number 1 northern wheat governed all transactions.
London reports a surge in shipbuilding to offset submarine losses. Between June 8 and July 17 Lloyds Register supplements show over 100 new vessels added, 63 of which are British. Most are large tonnage and construction is rising.
New York opening cotton prices slipped with December and later months breaking to new lows. October and January traded around 21.38 to 21.25 amid heavy covering, while initial quotes showed October near 21.50 and January near 21.53 with March and May also around 21.50 to 21.60.
In Raleigh on September 4, thirty five clerks employed in the master mechanic and superintendent offices of the Sea Board Air Line railway walked out when the railway returned its offer of a twenty percent wage increase.
London September 4 reports Norwegian advices say 21 steamers were lost in August with over 41 000 tons total. Two seamen were killed and crew remain missing.
Rio de Janeiro Sept 4 reports quoted the war minister denying that Brazil will send troops to Europe. The minister stated the nation will not participate in the conflict abroad.
A first draft army unit appears in Chicago in shirt sleeves marching through State Street. The scene shows chosen men stepping to a rhythm that signals America’s push toward victory, echoing the wartime marches of Belgium France and England. The photo captures the troops crossing Chicago’s busiest corner as the nation prepares for decisive action.
The state hygiene lab reports the city water improving with almost all pollution gone. Chlorine at the reservoir, now four pounds per million gallons, credited for the progress. City Manager Murphy and health officials expect the next test to show absolute purity.
Paul Wilson 16 of 405 King Street fell through a skylight in the Bank of Commerce building onto a concrete floor about 30 feet below. He was retrieving papers from Lyon Red Book agency offices on the second floor when the accident occurred. He suffered a dislocated wrist a small arm fracture and cuts. He was taken to Dr Hl Hiatt's office then sent home to recover and is expected to be out in a few days.
Raleigh Sept 4 four new enterprises chartered to operate in the state. The Tennessee and Southeastern Railway Co of Sylva capitalized at 25000 proposes a railroad. The Clay Manufacturing Co of Maiden capitalized at 100000 will run a general metal working and machinery business. Salisbury sees two new firms Yadkin Realty Co capitalized at 325000 and Army Supply Co capitalized at 25000 to make gun covers gloves hats suits and other articles.
Dispatches from Cork describe Sunday assaults on American sailors by gangs of young men. The sailors, with their sweethearts, offered no provocation and did not retaliate. Attacks on their lodgings were attempted around 10 p.m. before the assailants withdrew.
The administration criticizes reducing officers and men life insurance from 10000 to 6000 under the insurance bill. In a letter to Rep Adamson the president says he regrets the cut and hopes the 10000 limit can be restored.
Drafted men of the 5 per cent quota report to local boards to receive instructions and railway meal tickets. Most may spend the night at home with orders to report again before train time tomorrow. About 30,000 men, largely selected as cooks, compose the first quota.
Washington September 4 The house began consideration of the 11 538 war bond and certificate bill with broad Republican and Democrat support. General debate continues until tomorrow then it will be amended and finally voted on. The senate is to take up the war profits provision of the war tax bill within 24 hours as advocates push for higher taxes.
Will Rankin, a Black man, was held without bail after a municipal court preliminary hearing on the murder of John Spease last Saturday. Evidence included testimony from Provost Burns and Private J. F. Sheel of Company M. Also, Sam Freeman was sentenced to 30 days in county jail for beating a ride on a freight train, while Thomas Wilson and Light Sparks were ordered escorted by police to seek work.
The city council meets tonight to discuss urgent resurfacing of Main Street between English and Commerce. City Manager Murphy has information on cost, contractors, timing, and methods. Mayor Ragan may revoke a petition on cost assessment to property owners.
Swiss will not attend the proposed neutral conference at Stockholm. A reliable source says Switzerland believes the entrance of America into the war will leave little impact on the voice of smaller nations.
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