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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1913
Page
3
A column of lighthearted observations from High Point with satirical takes on autos, fashion, weddings, politics, and society. It cites jokes about hobble skirts, kissing, travel, post offices, coinage, and a range of contemporary curiosities, reflecting early 20th century popular culture.
A Boston woman has aroused interest by proposing that bachelor maids be taxed five dollars a year. The key question many see is whether single blessedness is a luxury or a necessity.
Montenegro refuses to yield to demands by six great powers over Scutari as an international fleet blocks Antivari. The fleet includes Austrian British German Italian French warships. Russia stays neutral. An Austrian brigade near the Montenegrin border adds to the tension amid war stakes.
Rudolph Warren son of Jere Warren, a leading sugar planter, died from a pistol wound in the abdomen after a duel at thirty five paces with Hannibal Mesa of a wealthy Cuban family. Warren claimed accidental self harm. Mesa left for New York aboard the Havana steamer as secrecy grows.
Leonard Smith, 17, son of a wealthy Greenville family, and Rowley Martin, 20, were killed after a pistol battle with three concealed policemen inside a fashion dry goods store basement. One officer was severely wounded in the clash.
In Jacksonville Florida an automobile accident on the Atlantic boulevard killed Harry Stahl aged 21 instantly. Joseph B Sloan of Jacksonville died hours later at a hospital. Stahl had a companion, Joan, who witnessed a life saving exhibition. Returning at high speed, the car swerved to pass a vehicle, struck soft earth, and the right front wheel hit a large car.
Thom as Whitaker, a rancher, discovered a large cave with hieroglyphic carvings near Promontory Point, 18 miles from Ogden. He will lead University of Utah professors on an investigation tour. The cave lies in a bleak desert mountainside and appears untouched by white exploration.
Constantinople reports the Turkish government unreservedly accepted the peace terms offered by European powers. The accord sets a western European line for Ottoman Europe, cedes territories west of it, settles Aegean Islands by the powers, abandons Crete claims, and allows participation in an international debt commission. Bulgaria also accepts mediation but seeks a war indemnity and proposes a frontier from Midie to the Saros Gulf.
Dayton seeks federal aid after a devastating flood. John H. Patterson, president of the relief committee, and H E Talbott, chief engineer, toured flood sections. At a bankers meeting, a plan to request a federal loan of 20 to 40 million for reconstruction was discussed with 60 million in bank and building association assets offered as collateral. The disaster is described as an emergency warranting extraordinary congressional action.
Washington report states express companies faced about 25 percent loss in small package business under the parcel post system. Counsel for the companies argues the drop cuts roughly six percent of gross revenues, affecting overall express rates.
Lieutenant Perlovsky of the Russian army died after deliberately shutting off the aircraft motor while flying near Warsaw. The aeroplane dropped from 600 feet, and a preflight letter found after the tragedy stated his intention to commit death by own action due to alleged intrigues.
Twenty two men including the ship captain, a Portland wrecking company president, and a Marine Underwriters representative were trapped below deck when the German ship Mimi capsized off the Bay City beach after being hauled off a reef two months ashore. Rescue attempts failed as heavy seas raged and life-savers could not launch a boat. The Mimi, headed to Valparaiso from Astoria in ballast, piled on the reef February 13 and was later hauled off to deep water. dark seas threatened further loss as capsized hull remained low in the water and occupants were believed to be holding on in hope of rescue.
Eternal City bids farewell to J Pierpont Morgan as his body departs Rome for Havre and the France bound for New York. German emperor sends condolence. In Montgomery, Gov O Neal testifies in Henry Vandiver murder case, detailing Vandiver’s prior staff role and Auburn commencement trip.
Harrisburg Pennsylvania has joined states ratifying the proposed constitutional amendment for direct U S senators, becoming the thirty fifth state to approve. The Senate passed the joint resolution unanimously after the House, leaving only one more state required to make the amendment effective.
Western section of Hickman Kentucky is covered by about fifteen to eighteen feet of water after a levee breach caused by strong waves. No loss of life reported. The break near Monger Box saw mill allowed Mississippi floodwaters to pour in while Reelfoot levee held two miles below. Guards cut other dikes to divert water. a barge carrying machinery was swept away and a building torn down. Government relief arrives in Columbus with food and shelter for refugees.
Suffragettes burned a large unoccupied country house at Cherleywood Buckinghamshire as retaliation for Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst prison term. Contractors value loss at 12500 dollars. Cards reading votes for women found on grounds. Police suggest men hired by suffragettes may have caused railway attacks. Rail stations and tunnels are now patrolled to curb misconduct.
El Paso dispatches report General Huerta agrees to name Pedro Lascurain as provisional president to serve the unexpired term of the late President Madero. Lascurain, former exterior relations minister, would be next in line after the deaths of Madero and Vice President Suarez, with the Huerta cabinet kept in place as part of a compromise.
The Ohio collided with the Frederick as they moved upriver. In Griffin Georgia, medical officials fear health damage from desecrated graves of two white children who died of scarlet fever in 1855. Protests urge reinterment and closure of open graves due to contagious risk.
President Wilson indicated informally the U S attitude toward Mexico China and the Philippines Pending settlement of affairs in Mexico elections and a stable government recognition probably will be withheld The Chinese republic is to be recognized Notice of this intention has been given to diplomats of all foreign governments in Washington
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