Our Fighting Men: General Hugh L. Scott
Major General Hugh L. Scott, chief of staff of the U S Army, was the first officer honored with a promotion by President Wilson. His career spans Mexican frontier service, West Point leadership, the border patrol, Cuba, the Moro province, and national prominence. Scott, a Kentucky native and West Point graduate of 1879, has long been in the public eye.
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Hugh L. Scott
United States Army
Wilson
Washington
Scott
Cuba
Wood
Philippines
West Point
Border Patrol
Third Cavalry
Kentucky
Benjamin Franklin
Better Speech Week Aims to Curb Slang in High Point
The piece discusses wartime recruitment support from Secretary Daniels and President Roosevelt, plus a projected six month window for German war actions. It notes a campaign for “better speech” to curb slang, comparing American and Cockney speech and predicting limited impact in High Point.
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France
Russia
Italy
Germany
High Point
Editorial dispute over city inquiry into a high point man
Arthur Lyon, City Manager, defends police inquiry into a man misrepresenting his job and credentials. He explains officers sought clarification, wired officials for information, and later apologized after confirming the man’s legitimate calling. The piece defends the police action amid wartime tension.
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Police Department
High Point
N. C
Raleigh
North Carolina
Main Street
New York City
Secret Service Department
Washington
City Hall
Arthur Lyon
Public Library Bid Urged For High Point By Local Women
Mrs White led a council session urging a public library for High Point. The ladies argued education and culture justify a library, noting High Point’s need to balance commercial and moral intellect. The council agreed the city should have a library, with details to be worked out later.
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High Point
White
Jamestown
Mrs. White
Submarine Threat Described as Silent Assassins of the Sea
The article notes submarines as deadly weapons with no effective counter, praising fast motor boats with small guns as the most effective defense. It claims battleships struggle against subs, while hulls can be penetrated by rifles and small shells. It mentions Holland as the inventor inspired by Jules Verne.
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Holland
Jules Verne
War and letters in a clipped wartime era note
The piece reflects on America’s wartime role and the instrument of war. It cites Miss Alyssa’s punctual letter replies when she has both inclination and a stamp. It mentions ongoing clean up week as the press advances. It asks, have you begun cleaning up yet?
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Alyssa
Resolution of Respect for Mrs. Underwood
Members of the Jr. O. U. A. M. extend heartfelt sympathy to W. L. Underwood on the loss of his wife Mrs. Underwood. They offer prayers for comfort, trust in God, and guidance through the sorrow, hoping the bereaved find peace and strength to press on.
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Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Washington
Navy
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C. M. Brown
J.P. Rawley
North State
Bell Telephone
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New York
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Mr. Roosevelt
Ion
Ladies of
London
Eastern Carolina
Subarines
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Mary
America
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Cross
Dead Ould
Lannon
Grand Central
Pennsylvania Station
Voice OF
People
Mr. Lyon Explains
the Public Library
Assassins OF the Sea
Tween
W. L. Underwood
Eugene Segraves
Thomas Folwell
W. M. Welborn
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Raver Films
James J. Corbett
Paul Gilmore
Ford Weekly
Hell Morgan
Apply Enterprise
Richardson
North
Hamilton
A. L. Burns
Dahlia Rulbs
E. J. Hurst
J. F. Hoffman
High Point Furniture Repair Company
Hamilton St
Marietta Paint and Color CO
Corner Commerce
Hamilton Sts
S. C. Clark
Bank of Commerce
Hamilton Street
Washington St
T. W. Chaplin
South Main Street
J. B. Richardson
Broad St
Frank Gurley
PONY
Tanenhaus
E. Commerce Street
Home Banking Co
M. C. Crowson
R. E. Andrews
High Point Marble and Granite Works
D. R. Raper
C. E. McManus
Financiering
Morris
Morris Plan
Bank Commerce
Broadway
Theodore Roberts
Paramount
Virginia Pearson
Charles Kent
Vitagraph
Dainty Ama Clarke
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