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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1917
Page
1
The High Point vote backs amendments to end current city officials and establish nonpartisan elections. In four wards 829 ballots were cast with 631 for and 198 against, a 433 vote majority, reflecting strong approval and signaling a move away from partisan city governance. Wards totals show 123, 102, 76, and 132 majorities in favor.
Editorial page features a startling account of a near tragedy in High Point prompting reflection on safety. Also highlighted is Life's Pebbles a piece exploring small moments shaping daily outlook and resilience.
Sammy Burton, 21, died Monday afternoon at the hospital after an appendectomy. He was a bright young man, a hard worker, and well liked. His family lived a few miles west of High Point. His mother is Mrs. Mary Burton. Funeral services were held on Wednesday.
An effort in High Point seeks $700 to fund uniforms and travel for Veterans to Washington City reunion next June. Citizens are urged to contribute, with pledges already totaling parts of the goal. Suits and hats cost about $20. several donors have given $50, $25, and $10 to support the cause.
The editor, without sugar for three days, launched a raid on Greensboro and secured 25 pounds at 10 cents per pound. Our son visited Warren Kerrigan and was told to obtain the sweets if possible, bringing back a cache of usable sugar.
The Algonquin, an American vessel, was sunk without warning on March 12 by a German U-boat. The ship's screw saved. It carried foodstuffs deemed contraband of war. President Wilson says steps have been taken to respond within the limits short of war.
The city faces little conflict despite outside reports of a chaotic political scene. Locals say there is minimal wrangling, and most residents are tired of the constant troublemaking narratives from one source.
A local note lists new Honor Roll members A R Marsh A M Adams W R Younts LT Smith WF Armfield Edward Armstrong Geo R Henderson and urges settlers to settle accounts to fund bills. It promises a year of illustrated magazines as a reward for paying a year in advance to support the community.
Greensboro merchants held 100 pounds of sugar in total on Tuesday. High Point reported similar stock levels. The hog pen issue failed to mobilize locals enough to defeat the amendments.
The Review notes Miss Luda Clinard supplied rolls for the Veterans banquet, an item omitted from the regular donor list but added to the day’s acknowledgments.
Local county commissioners tour county seats viewing courthouse projects as aim to choose best capitol plan for Guilford. Reports note public demand for peace and free government while various local events unfold including church sermons, measles recoveries, and the sugar famine amid railroad strike talk.
A man’s son Ray suffered a leg wound from a dog bite last Saturday. The boy was treated by Pasteur methods and survived. authorities confirm no serious injury. The incident involved an animal kept for play and raised concern over rabies exposure.
Merchants report a sugar shortage since last Saturday with hundreds of households blocked by mill delays. City officials warn of continuing scarcity as rationing and hoarding affect daily life. some residents anticipated relief from new shipments, while others fear lasting impacts on commerce.
The Essanay production Graustark stars William Farnum in a gripping romance. The six reel tale offers thrilling action as the hero risks his life for the heroine culminating in a dramatic wedding scene. Regular admission applies.
Historic late item reports a planned German plot to blow Boonton reservoir holding seven billion gallons near munition plants. Two former German attaches are eyed as suspects. A separate note warns railroad brotherhoods may strike amid national crisis and food shortages. Gov Bickett urged to spare Monroe Johnson for killing Carl Preddy in Revolution Greensboro.
Rochester editor and Confederate admirer John Alden Copeland promotes a monument to Stonewall Jackson at Bull Run. He carries Richmond endorsements from Delegate Chris Meetze and local magnates. Governor Stuart and Col. B O James approve. Copeland seeks public subscriptions to fund the tribute. Also an ad offers two $50 Edwards Business College scholarships for sale at a bargain.
Longtime High Point resident Joe F Hoffman died at his South Main Street home after several days illness. Born in 1842 in Chester County Pennsylvania he lived in the community for decades and served as Chief of Police for 15 years. Survived by two children Harry Hoffman and Mrs Will Elliott and seven grandchildren, his will valued the estate at 25 000 to 30 000 dollars with executors David Parsons and Joe Hoffman Jr. A large funeral was held at South Main Street M E Church with many family, fraternal and veterans representatives in attendance.
Baltimore March 13 Rear Admiral Peary spoke at a preparedness meeting for children urging vigorous US spending on defense. He warned war could bring aeroplanes dropping bombs over seaboard cities and noted three ships entered Hampton Roads recently without warning, with the Appan housing squadrons and planes carrying large explosives. Gibbons urged every boy to be 100 percent patriotic and ready to sacrifice to defend the United States.
The Review questions why public schools do not offer a commercial course or grade in the high school. It argues for adding a commercial program in the eleventh grade to give students basic business education alongside a common school education, acknowledging not all pupils continue studies.
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