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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1917
Page
6
Washington reports focus on 50 000 militia on the border and Pershing’s redistribu tion as 25 000 troops depart. Madrid notes a thwarted royal train attack, Britain moves toward rationing, and Haiti reports marines capture bandit Evangelista.
Congress moves toward finalizing the defense package with a House fortifications bill at 51.1 million for coast defenses and a Navy appropriation over 351 million. The Army bill, the third piece, awaits House Military Committee action, with estimates exceeding 360 million excluding deficiency measures. The universal military training bill faces Senate hearings this week.
President Wilson vetoed the recent immigration bill citing the literacy test provision as radical and unjust. He argues the test punishes lack of opportunity rather than character and notes past vetoes by Taft and Cleveland on similar measures.
Firefighters from residential districts aided downtown in a blaze at Chauncey Street and Exeter Place. The five story brick structure burned with estimated losses around 350000, two thirds borne by occupants Thomas Kelley and Co and blank et manufacturers.
Juarez reports confirm Villa troops occupy El Valle after moving from Namiquipa on the Mexican Northwestern Railroad line. Villa followers were also seen near Santa Sofia as the American punitive expedition looms nearby.
Plans for distributing the American expeditionary force after withdrawal from Mexico aim to protect the border country from bandit incursions. Major General Pershing, leading about 12,000 troops, will establish headquarters at El Paso, Texas, to guard against a Columbus New Mexico style raid.
Washington reports General Pershing has been ordered to bring US troops out of Mexico. Troops are already evacuating Colonia Dublan as the border forces await further movement. Fletcher to Mexico City remains undecided amid evolving Mexican conditions and militia on the border.
With less than 30 working days left in the 64th Congress the Democratic Steering Committee sets daily Senate sessions from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. starting Feb 1 to push essential measures including appropriations revenue and administration bills. The pace aims to hasten passage amid disputes with railroad labor and India appropriation plans pending House action.
London. The British auxiliary cruiser Laurentic of 14,892 tons gross has been sunk by a submarine after striking a mine. Twelve officers and 109 men were saved.
A fire swept through Pittsburgh's retail district destroying the Frank and Secor Department Store the Grand Opera House and the Hilton Clothing Company along with many smaller buildings. Loss estimated between two and three million dollars. Four firemen seriously hurt and many others injured while frozen hydrants hampered efforts.
Washington reports a larger area in the North Sea labeled dangerous to shipping by Britain. The State Department notes unclear significance of enlarging the mine field but observers say it creates a cordon around the German coast.
The High Point Milling Company touts its Good Wholesome Flour as the best choice for baking. It claims white frost luxury flour is made from the finest wheat and yields superior bread cakes and pastry.
The October 14 1914 timetable lists southbound trains No 21 and 23 from High Point to High Point via Thomasville Gordonton Denton High Rock with morning departures and afternoon arrivals and northbound trains No 22 and 24 returning with corresponding times. schedule subject to change without notice. W E Price agent.
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