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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1917
Page
6
Ida M Tarbell argues that Germany’s war aims threaten democratic progress. She contends Prussianism versus democracy defines the conflict and calls for freeing the wheel of civilization from autocratic rule to secure lasting peace.
High Point North Carolina issues a March 20 1917 timetable for interurban trips between High Point Winston Salem Greensboro and points west including Wilkesboro Mt. Airy and Beales. Daily departures at 1 00 pm 4 40 pm 6 00 pm with a 7 30 pm connection to trains leaving Winston. Local fare seven cents per mile and express service with baggage allowance. Cars stop along the line and drivers are trained and courteous. Contact U A Kirkman secretary treasurer for tickets and special trips.
A stark wartime voice urges Germany to collapse its autocracy and sue for peace. The speaker argues only then will the great people accept self rule and civilization’s chance for democrats to guide.
Hickory September 7. Miss Mary Rowe of Newton reports Catawba county girls have canned enough fruit and vegetables to supply most of the county this summer. They have standardized the canning industry, improving product selection and grades, and merchants fear returns. With three weeks to the fair, officers push readiness for September 25 opening and four days of exhibits promising larger displays than ever.
Indianapolis Sept 7 The wage discussion for coal miners was postponed after coal mine operators and United Mine Workers officials asked Dr Garfield to convene a conference in Washington. President White and William Green announced the request to involve the three international officers and district presidents of the central competitive field.
Two Irishmen were sentenced to thirty days in the workhouse for tearing down a British recruiting poster that read Britishers enlist today. They claimed the act was in the interest of Irish freedom. The magistrate condemned such conduct as undermining American allies in wartime.
Washington Sept 7 telegram from Robert F Griggs head of the Mount Atmai expedition reports safe return to civilization after a National Geographic Society tour. The valley of ten thousand smokes is described as vast with millions of active vents across a hundred square miles making it a world wonder.
Washington Sept 7 Confirmation of Col Reichmann to brigadier general will be recommended by a majority of the senate military sub committee which has been investigating charges he expresses pro German sentiments At a sub committee meeting two of the three members Fletcher of Florida and Weeks of Massachusetts favored confirming him
The American Alliance for Labor and Democracy unanimously adopted a resolution in Minneapolis denouncing the People's Council of America for Democracy and Terms of Peace and similar groups for asserting America has not clearly stated its war aims. The resolution contends no government states war aims more clearly and that U S aims align with democracy and internationalism.
Twenty farmers in Chickasha Oklahoma were jailed on charges of conspiring to blow up the Rock Island bridge over the Red River south of Terral. Federal authorities say the Working Class union members planned to prevent army enlistments and mobilization.
Mrs A G Wells of Rocky Mount North Carolina writes of the wonderful benefits from Foley Kidney Pills and says they helped her greatly. The letter appears in Mann Drug Co promotional material.
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