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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1917
Page
1
Premier Kerensky proclaims state of war in Petrograd and district. He orders General Kornilov to resign after his bid for supreme power and appoints General Klembovsky as commander. He urges citizens to remain calm as the crisis unfolds in September.
In Petrograd the winter palace hosts an all day cabinet session on Korniloff's revolt with ministers signaling a five man directory as a possible power structure. Washington reports suggest Korniloff's resignation may be forced by workmen and soldiers delegates opposed to the death penalty for mutinous troops and that General Klembovksy may soften the policy.
London reports widespread belief that Germany will issue a definite peace offer before winter proposing an immediate cessation of hostilities. Entente leaders dismiss terms, while German leaders seek a status quo as a step to broaden concessions. A high official notes Germany aims to exit the war quickly on terms preventing home upheaval.
City officials consider resurfacing Main Street from Commerce to English with Lassiter and Company proposing a $4 200 50 project. Property owners must sign today or tomorrow to proceed and avoid higher future costs for a new street.
London crowds gathered as Lieutenant Douglas Malcolm stood trial for the murder of Anton Baumberge. The case, labeled a dream of passion, hinges on the unwritten law as his sole defense. A coroner's jury had previously ruled the killing justifiable in defense of his wife's honor.
Buenos Aires reports say officials expect a German envoy to be recalled after translations of Berlin dispatches. The foreign office has no official word from Ambassador Waon or Ambassador Stimson, and Argentina plans to treat the matter as a personal dispute between German and Swedish representatives rather than a full break in relations.
A posse in Pulaski and nearby counties failed to locate Mose Simon a Syrian after a gun battle that left Mrs Simon and her husband dead and three civilians wounded Thomas Simon claimed alien enemy status and was certified for national army service prompting continued manhunts by forming new posses today in Hawkinsville Georgia.
The Maryflower yacht with the presidential convoy remained at Gloucester Mass today, with plans to depart after continuing the cruise. Crowds gathered along the waterfront seeking a look ashore, but officials said the President wished to avoid demonstrations.
Richmond Sept 10 local freight office and yard clerks of the Seaboard Air Line railway walked out in sympathy with a general strike. Traffic is crippled as about 32 employees quit in Richmond pending pay increase demands.
Dr W F Clayton has been called to the colors and left for Camp Sevier Greenville South Carolina where he will be stationed. He was notified to report for duty Saturday evening and closed his office on short notice. Dr Chayton disposed of High Point Dental depot to Dr J J Hamlin who assumed charge today.
London editorials condemn Germany's action as revealed in Swedish disclosures. The Daly News calls it "The Latest Perfidy" and notes Argentine opinion might not tolerate continued relations if the government erred.
Cotton in Cotton New York opened steady then firming, rising 10 to 27 points from Saturday close. Futures listed at Oct 20.09, Dec 20.12, Jan 19.05, Mar 20.12, May 22.25 with July tone unchanged.
The Italian assault on Mont San Gabriele presses despite bad weather. Austrian forces hold with fresh troops. Italians claim 145 Austrian defeats since the offensive began. In Verdun sector Petain’s troops gain ground while French and British fronts report limited action and Haig’s forces consolidate positions near St Quentin Haigicourt. The Riga front shows halted German advance with clashes between Russian raiders and German reserves.
Dr. George R. Brown, new pastor of North Main Street Methodist Protestant Church, preached two eloquent sermons to big crowds yesterday. A two week revival begins tonight with Rev. S. W. Taylor of Henderson preaching. Brown will assist.
The funeral for Ajamin Smith four months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Smith of 607 East Green Street, was held Sunday afternoon at 2 30 from the family home conducted by Roy ce Coble pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Interment followed in Oakwood cemetery.
Washington September 1 The post office department considers excluding certain German language papers from the mails to curb anti war propaganda as part of wartime circulation controls.
Governor replies to New York paper stating post mortem exam results will be reviewed and that the attorney general ordered an investigation into the death of Mrs Maude King a wealthy widow killed near Concord on August 2. He vows all possible steps to fix responsibility if warranted.
Trimble notes include families and students: Grace and Dorothy Bullard and W M Bullard Jr. headed to Baltimore. William Norment and Charles Phillips enrolled at UNC. Joe Reddick resumes Guilford College studies. Miss Palmer of Chatham visiting North Wilkesboro folk. Thomas Chatwin of Mocksville with sister Mrs. Craven. Maude Phillips goes to Oxford to visit Prof. Guy Phillips. Mrs. Massey attends Ashboro District Missionary conference.
A fire damaged the home of Greorge Russell on Peachtree street briefly around 8:30 PM before firefighters halted further damage. After they left a rekindled blaze was extinguished. Earlier a false alarm at Box 26 near the Negro school on Washington street produced no fire.
Nineteen cars were clocked speeding on Main Street yesterday afternoon near the Wachovia building. Judge J. Allen Austin was among the drivers. others will appear in court Wednesday morning if owners are identified, some cars bearing out of town licenses.
In Joliet Illinois a prison riot erupted with one convict shot and three guards stabbed after inmates broke from lines at breakfast and resisted discipline. The disturbance flared again the next morning as rioters clashed with guards who fired rifles to restore order.
Mrs Rettie Stout of 201 Tate Street died Saturday night after several weeks of illness. The funeral was held at Mount Vernon church with Rev A D Shelton officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
An eight pound son named Gilbert W Clarker was born to Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert W Clark. The brief notice records the birth and parent names in a concise society item.
Secretary Baker announced a policy to organize Negro troops into separate units in the regular army and train them in the states where raised. The mobilization call will be postponed to organize these units while whites and Negroes may volunteer for service on lines of communication. There will be Negro fighting men for the regular army and regiments and guards likely retained as fighting units.
Rev Walter E Rodgers was elected pastor at Green Street Baptist Church after a near unanimous vote. He recently led a successful revival as a Southern Baptist missionary supply and is expected to preach next Sunday, though his arrival date is undecided.
A large crowd attended the funeral of Alvin Haney yesterday at 2 p m. Haney, former foreman of the gas department for North Carolina Public Service, was popular locally and a member of Woodmen of the World and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Members of both orders led the services and procession to Oakwood Cemetery for interment.
Mrs C L Thompson died yesterday at her Statesville home after a telegram from Mocks ville. She was sister in law to Mrs K A Oakes who will attend the funeral in Statesville Tuesday afternoon at o'clock. The telegram says many people knew her well.
The government awaits guidance on how Sweden views its representative's involvement in disclosing Lia pa techies ty Ber in Buenos Aires. Details remain unclear as officials assess diplomatic implications and possible disclosures.
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