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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1917
Page
3
A lengthy analysis questions early wartime assumptions about Germany and autocracy. It argues the nation’s rulers and educated classes justified war, rejects notions of German insanity, and challenges democracy as the sole cure, urging deeper inquiry into Germany’s true motives and the war’s causes.
The Appalachian Training school opened for the fall term in Boone. About the usual number attend despite many young men being serving as soldiers. Students continue to arrive, delayed by peculiar circumstances.
Chicago faces the Browns in Philadelphia and Boston as it closes the 1917 season. The White Sox pursue an American League pennant and world championship, with manager Clarence Rowland praised for turning a minor league setup into big league success. Sun to Tue series against the Athletics and Red Sox loom as decisive finales.
Sydney reports Sir Samuel McCaughey, famed North Yanco sheep rancher, launches a scheme to insure 500 Australian soldiers. Each policy pays 1000 if death or total disability occurs, with eligibility for recruits enlisted since July. A four-member board administers funds and may direct unspent proceeds to soldiers’ dependents or allied war charities after peace.
Albert Pfaender a well known attorney of New Ulm is summoned to appear before the Minnesota State Bar Association ethics committee in St Paul to answer a charge of disloyalty. The charge arises from a speech at a New Ulm meeting opposing sending troops to Europe and wartime administration plans. If found guilty the committee may recommend removal from the bar rolls and disbarment proceedings in the state supreme court.
Danville Virginia report from September 1913 shows 190 called for examination, 32 certified for service, needing 63 more to meet quota and about 100 more to be called. Of those examined 24 were disqualified for disability, 83 claimed dependent relatives, three noted aliens, two discharged as felons under law.
Leo Johnson battles Packey Hammy in a 10 round bout at Brooklyn. Billy De Foe faces K. O. Eggers in a 12 round match at Bridgeport. The boxing card promises a pair of marquee showdowns and local interest.
Washington reports Major General John Joseph Pershing, commander of the American expeditionary forces in France, celebrates his fifty-seventh birthday. The article compares Pershing’s age with other Allied and German generals, noting Haig slightly younger, Korniloff younger still, and von Hindenburg nearing seventy.
The state plans its largest Red Cross Christmas seal drive to raise $50,000 starting November 20, doubling last year’s total to support tuberculosis care and soldiers. Over 400,000,000 seals have been printed and distributed nationwide with a new Christmas tree design. Dr. Charles J. Hatfield warns adequate care is crucial to avoid France’s missteps.
Senator John H. Bankhead of Alabama turns 75 as colleagues offer heartfelt congratulations. The veteran lawmaker remains in good health amid re election rumors, having begun his national service in 1887 in theHouse and later the Senate since 1907.
Mount Olive reports the first bale of the season sold on Tuesday. James Davis from Dobbersville brought in a 445 pound bale, selling at 19 1/2 cents per pound. Doris Milter, two years old, died at home after ill with acute indigestion and congestion. Interment set in Snow Hill, Greene County.
Chapel Hill reports all Rhodes scholarships elections in America postponed for 1918 due to changed conditions after U.S. entry into the war. North Carolina chair Edward S. Graham says exams will still be held October 2 and 3 in states where candidates appear, with successful contenders eligible for future elections. Get tickets for the County Fair at Hart's. Thursday night offers laughs.
Train numbers and schedules listed for southbound and northbound service on the Southern RY lines through High Point. Effective Sunday September 16 1917 No 107 departs High Point at 1 15 p m daily No 135 Sunday service discontinued on High Point Randleman and Southern schedule. H D Saunders ticket agent.
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