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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1914
Page
4
A Department of Agriculture report shows per 100 people nine fewer beef cattle seven fewer sheep and three fewer hogs than in 1910. With population up from 92 to 99 million, 18 259 000 fewer cattle sheep and swine would be needed to match 1910 supplies.
The rebel government orders currency issued by the Bank of Sonora and other Diaz era banks treated as counterfeit after February 10 and offers unlimited free coinage of silver to supply money. The embargo on old paper currency could render millions in paper money worthless in rebel territory. A major American smelting interest plans to open a Chihuahua smelter, aiding treasury funds.
An acting secretary of agriculture order raises cattle tick quarantine free area by 17 106 square miles effective February 16 1914. Virginia North Carolina Tennessee Georgia Alabama Mississippi Oklahoma and Texas gain release as progress continues since 1906. Tennessee becomes the first major tick infested state to be fully freed.
Federal authorities hold seized foodstuffs as evidence of adulteration or misbranding under the pure food and drugs acts. Warehouses at various shipping ports are nearly full of condemned products while trials are promised soon.
Former President William H. Taft warned the University of Toronto Literary and Scientific Society about rising corporate control. He urged Canada to act now to avoid plutocracy as industrial expansion continues and U S conditions loom as a warning.
Norfolk reports 43 deaths when the liner Nantucket rammed the steamer Monroe in fog off Virginia. Ninety-one survivors tell how the Monroe sank within minutes after collision, with many passengers and crew lost or saved, and heroism noted among the wreck.
In Columbia Alabama a passenger found a hand grip containing ten thousand dollars in bills aboard a Central of Georgia train. The package bore the name J C Kouitz and belonged to a Dothan bank. A messenger who carried the grip left the train at Columbia and the money was returned to the bank.
In Washington the Panama tolls question tops discussions as the White House stance opposes free tolls for American ships as a treaty violation. Three options are seen before Congress including arbitration, two year suspension, or repealing the exemption to tolls for U S vessels.
The South Carolina House moved a third reading bill barring white teachers from teaching in black schools and black teachers from teaching white students. Penalties include fines up to 500 dollars or up to twelve months imprisonment. Governor Bleas urged passage amid bitter debate and amendments expanding coverage to intimate interracial relations in houses of ill repute. Fortner of Spartanburg argued for segregation and self rule for African Americans.
An earthquake struck Mendoza causing panic in the capital city of Mendoza Province. The report notes Mendoza’s location near Aconcagua and references a past 186% earthquake impact.
The House approved Representative Keating’s resolution 151 to 15 authorizing the mines and mining committee to investigate strike conditions in Colorado coal fields and Michigan copper district. Hearings will be held in the strike regions by a subcommittee or subcommittees.
In Raleigh, Justice and state officials planned cross examination of railroad officers to counter company figures on intrastate freight rates. Experts from the Freight Rate Association and boards of trade prepared to deconstruct costs, aiming to vindicate the Justice act’s rate reductions and expose overstatements in operating expenses. The Cape Fear & Yadkin Valley case also continued, detailing proposed linking lines and traffic deals prior to receivership and partition between the Southern and Atlantic Coast Line.
A mob in Johnston county seized Jim Wilson and killed him after he confessed to murdering Mrs William Lynch. Guards under Governor Craig had sped 18 miles to intervene but found the victim already dead, his head beaten and body shot. Wilson claimed four to five accomplices.
The Fish Commissioner J H LeRoy report to the state geological boat compares fisheries conditions in this state and Virginia. It notes that undersized mullet shipments to Norfolk and Virginia points have been condemned and confiscated, while law in this state allows sales. It urges prohibition of catching and selling undersize fish to ensure growth in the water.
The office of the United States marshal moves furniture and equipment from Greensboro to Asheville. Marshal Webb will occupy new offices in Asheville and the current space may be reassigned to Revenue Agent Vanherford under Commissioner Osborne's direction to relocate from Asheville to Greensboro.
Governor Craigs requisition to Alabama authorities seeks Kincaid held in Florence Alabama for NC. Postmasters listed include P H Ville Walnut Cove A Elmer Powell Whiteville Gaither G Blackwell China Grove J M McCracken Hamlet W G Bradshaw High Point F C Gilliam Kannapolis G H Usell Laurinburg C Windiis Monroe James W Smith Norwood. Revenue officers raided a site fifteen miles below Smithfield seizing two thousand gallons of beer and a barrel of molasses in a bid to catch local beer and wine operators.
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