Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

High Point Enterprise in High Point, North Carolina

Page 1

We have 6,272,381 pages in North Carolina

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1917

Page

1

Hayden Clement orders reopens inquest into Mrs Maude King death

Salisbury reports Hayden Clement, solicitor, announces decision to reopen the inquest into Mrs Maude King’s death amid new evidence suggesting foul play. He plans to ask the coroner to re open the case for Monday morning September 24 at the Concord courthouse, with District Attorney Swann aiding the investigation.

Hayden Clement M. A. King Associated Press Salisbury Maude King Automobile Party Concord

City to Sell Large Issue of Bonds in Sept

The Enterprise announces a noon September 25 sale of 330000 municipal bonds. Street funding totals 200000 with varied maturities 1919–1932, general funding 860000 maturing 1918–1927, street improvement 39000, and assessment 351900 due 1918–1928. Interest 5 percent, semiannual. both principal and interest payable at Hanover National Bank New York.

Hanover National Bank New York

Startling Letter Found in Means Apartment

A letter found among Gaston B. Means's effects, dated Asheville August 28, accuses Mrs. Wing of keeping her daughter Maude A. Wing from relatives. It mentions "Bud" and asks why direct contact with the mother is not made. The district attorney investigates authorship and ties to Mrs King's death and found the original will granting two million dollars to Mrs King.

New York Asheville, N. C

American aviator Meeker dies in French air crash

Paris reports Corporal Meeker an American aviator was killed Tuesday in an airplane accident caused by motor failure. He served with the Lafayette flying squadron in France and sailed from New York in May to join forces there arriving in Bordeaux on May 61.

Paris Meeker The Herald Lafayette France William Henry Meeker Harvard Crimson New York Bordeaux

Swedes Protest Violations of Neutrality in Aura of Controversy

In Buenos Aires on September 14 the Swedish colony denounces Washington exposure of the Aix Burg affair. The colony protests against those whose usual acts created the difficult situation and disapproves of Sweden's moves that violate the strict rules of neutrality.

Buenos Aires Washington Todlay Sweden

Health Insurance Topic at 19th AHA Convention

At Cleveland session the American Hospital Association discussed health insurance. Dr S S Goldwater of New York presented the committee report on health insurance, with remarks by G W Olson of Minneapolis and T W Duffy of Columbus. Dr Thomas Howell spoke on Workmen’s Compensation and Hospitals. Pliny O Clarke of Wheeling, WV, addressed Hospitalism Causes and Treatment.

American Hospital Assn Cleveland American Hospital Association Thomas Howell Pliny O. Clarke Wheeling W. Va

Editor Ayer of Florence Dies Sudden at Home

Hartwell M. Ayer editor of the Florence Times died suddenly at his Florence home. He was 49 years old and a prominent figure in southeastern newspaper circles. He founded the Charleston South Carolina Evening Post.

Ayer Florence Florence, 8. C Hartwell M. Ayer Charleston

Argentine Naval Attache in Berlin Recalled

Amsterdam dispatch reports Captain Celery the Argentine naval attache in Berlin has been recalled by his government. No reason given but believed tied to the Swedish affair.

Amsterdam Berlin Celery

Bundy Returns After Vacation Across Several Towns

Bascom Bundy of the Cannon-Fetzer company returns to the city after vacationing at Liberty Franklinville Ramseur and other points of interest He brings back a complete peck of apples from the trip.

Bascom Bundy Cannon-Fetzer Company Liberty Franklinville Ramseur Mr. Bundy

Germany Intrigue Expanded Through Sweden Mexico and Argentina

The state department released a document detailing Germany using Sweden's diplomatic service to transmit forbidden communications between German agents and Berlin. The probe links Mexico and Argentina to these practices, with von Eckhardt letters sent to US and Swedish envoys and no immediate government actions planned.

Washington Germany Sweden von Eckhardt Fletche Mexico Morris Stockholm

Italian Captain Leads Six Hour Flight Near Hampton

Newport News Sept 14 Captain Riznati of the Italian army at Langley field used a Caprini machine with 24 passenger capacity to fly with 10 people for six hours Wednesday at the Langley field arms aucision field near Hampton.

Newport News Riznati Langley Field Arms Auision Field Hampton

Six Banner Bearers Arrested At White House

Six banner bearers of the Woman's party were arrested yesterday in front of the White House. They were admitted to bail for trial today. A sailor tore down a banner carried by one woman before police arrived.

Washington White House

Cotton opens with mixed moves in New York trading

Overnight buying orders appeared around the ring as the cotton market opened in New York. First prices were 8 points higher to 7 points lower with active months selling 17 to 20 points under yesterday.

New York

Gala Week Promises Prizes During Four Day Event

A municipal committee appoints a new group to organize show grounds and fights for Kirmess week. A patriotic parade on September 26 to 29 features Daughters of the Confederacy Veterans scouts and fraternal orders, with floats and 1000 participants anticipated. Exhibits and prizes are announced for church building displays including domestic science, crafts, art, and farm products with entry fees and deadlines.

South Main Street Daughters of the Confederacy United States Germany Merchants’ Association Old Methodist Church Washington Street A. T. Wishart Boy Scout Booth J. 7 Barviss Red Cross Booth Julius ©. Smith Booth

Cotton futures steady opening with mixed term prices

Cotton futures opened steady with quotations for October at 20.30 and December 2005, January 1993, March 20.01, and May 20.12. The report notes no strong directional move as traders await clearer signals.

Russia Calms After Revolt Amid Reconstruction Push

Petrograd reports a formal end to the revolt as Wormsbol t’s surrender remains unconfirmed but confidence grows. The government moves to restore economy and social life while tensions between constitutional democrats and socialists surface. Cossack defections seen with arrest of General Krymoff near Luga. railway service resumes between Luga and Petrograd.

Isemilolf Wwornilot Constitutional Democrats Korniloff Luga Krymoff Petrograd

Taft to Speak at Southern Commercial Congress in NYC

Former President Taft, recuperating in Pointe-au-Pitre Canada, has accepted an invitation to deliver one of the principal addresses at the Southern Commercial Congress in New York City October 5 to 17. He will speak on October 6 at the Hotel Astor banquet for allied diplomats. Covers for 2000 guests are planned with Jusserand replying for the Allies.

A. K K. Tate North Carolina Congress Wm. H. Taft Pointe-a-Pie Canada League United States Hotel Astor Southern Commercial Congress Washington South American Commission Europe J.o J. Jusserand France

American Ship Wilmore Sunk by German Submarine

London reports the American ship Wilmore was sunk by a German submarine on September 12. All crew members were saved, with no further details available at this time.

London Wilmore

Swedish official aids in Swedish Argentine revelations probe

London dispatch reports A H Ewerloef of Sweden’s foreign affairs ministry has taken leave from the foreign office to assist Justice Ministry officials in the investigation of Swedish Argentine revelations.

London A. H. Ewerloef Ministry of Foreign Affairs Foreign Office Justce

Paroled German Attache Curt von Diebitsch Released

Curt von Diebitsch, once attache at the Peking German embassy, was paroled today at Fort Oglethorpe by Colonel Andrus upon request of the department of justice. The internee came from China to the United States en route home and was captured when war was declared.

Chattanooga Tenn Cur von Diebitsch Andrus Fort Oglethorpe Department of Justice von Diebitsch Peking China America

Wilmore steamer sails for France with coal and locomotives

The Wilmore a 5599 ton steamship built in 1914 at Quincy Massachusetts formerly the Atlantic sailed from Philadelphia August 29 carrying coal locomotives and crude oil for France. Owned by a coal company she was armed.

New York Wilmore Quincy Maas Atlantic Philadelphia France

Five cases heard in municipal court this morning

Five cases constituted the docket in municipal court this morning. W B Speer of Winston Salem and J W Wilson were charged with speeding on Main street. T M Gaston was found guilty for leaving a horse unblocked with costs to pay. Elsie Hamlin was guilty of obtaining woods by false pretenses and fined 35 dollars plus costs. J J Mays taxed with costs in the horse case.

Main Street W. B. Speer Winston-Salem J. W. Wilson T. M. Gaston Elsie Hamlin J. J. Mays

Castro Returns to New York After Brief Immigration Detention

General Cipriano Castro former president of Venezuela arrived in New York aboard a steamship from Mexico. After two prior visits he had been taken to Ellis Island before landing. This time he was admitted following a short detention by an immigration officer.

New York Cipriano Castro Venezuela United States Ellis Island Mexico Immigration Service

General strike ends as KC packing house workers accept mediator plan

Kansas City reports that the general strike of packing house employees ended after they accepted a proposal by federal mediator Patrick C. Gijl. The agreement had been previously accepted by the workers, and the men will return to work in the morning.

Kansas City Patrick C. Gijl Pokers

President demands action on soldiers and sailors bill

Washington on September 14The president will insist the soldiers and sailors insurance bill become law before Congress adjourns Plans to adjourn without action were upset by the president’s stance and the question will be raised when he returns from his trip.

Washington Congress Soldiers and Sailors

Russian Front Holds Steady as Kornilov Rebellion Falters

Russian forces show fighting spirit with regained ground on the northern front and village gains as Kornilov's revolt falters. Petrograd moves to form a new cabinet while authorities report arrests among his supporters. Berlin claims a raid on the Aisne and heavy artillery activity in Flanders.

Austro-Haliam Cadorna Monte San Gabriele Aisne Paris Casemates Berlin Flanders

Four Minute War Talks Tonight In City Theaters

The first four minute talks to be given in the city this evening around 8.30 feature Thomas J. Grold at the Rose theater and L. B. Williams at the Broadway. Each speaker will outline why the United States entered the war and urge support for the nation during the conflict. The talks, limited to four minutes, will be delivered between performances.

Thomas J. Grold Rose Theater L. B. Williams Broadway United States

Car strikes by engine bruises Thurman near Myrtle Desk

The automobile owned and driven by B. R. Thurman was badly damaged late yesterday afternoon after being struck by an engine in the yards of the Southern near the Myrtle Desk company. Thurman suffered a few skin scratches and bruises in the incident.

B. R. Thurman Southern Myrtle Desk Company Thurman

Abandon Plan to Pay Newspapers for Work

Secretary Mc Adon told the senate finance committee that the next Liberty Loan bonds issue will not use a paid newspaper advertising campaign. He said only limited advertising is possible and that just one hand could occur between now and the meat session of Congress.

Washington McAdon Senate Finance Committee

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. King Swann Ame W. H. Meeker Paris Herald State de Durtion Flight General Committee Crowson O. A. Kirkman C, Muse L. Gray A. B. Huff Ed Egji8on Domestic Science Booth H. B. Hiatt Ward P. Esherman Art Booth Henri Turner Russia Alge Mally Wormboil Dered Riga MR. Taft New York City Curt von Diebitsch Austin Monte San Ga Briele W Korniloff Bellion Ceneral T. J. Gold the Rose Broadway Theater
Search Courier

Search the High Point Enterprise Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The High Point Enterprise?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication