Boiler Explosion Kills Fireman and Injures Operator
A boiler at the High Point steam laundry on Pine Street exploded shortly after 1 PM, killing Fir Ingram a black fireman and seriously injuring S. B. Martin a white man. The 24 horsepower boiler was likely dry and cooled with cold water causing the blast. Martin suffered severe burns and is in serious condition. Ingram died instantly. The blast demolished the boiler room and hurled the boiler into an open field. Crowder brothers own the laundry and planned a new building on Washington Street.
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Noen
High Point
Inuram
Mr. Martin
Chief Gray
Martin
Ingram
Crowder Brothers
North Main Street
Pine Street
Ashington Street
Pursuit of Villa Advances Near Satevo
American expedition forces push toward Satevo with Villa bands in the region between Satevo and Parral. Refugees warn that if Villa unites, his force could reach 1,000 men and challenge advancing U S troops until reinforcements arrive. Cavalry reportedly moved south of San Antonio, Chihuahua, tracking the bandit.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Tex
Villa
Satevo
Parral
Germans Shift Attack On Western Front Near Bethincourt
German forces widen a local offensive eastward from Haucourt moving along the Bethincourt Chattancourt line and into trench positions near Dead Man Hill. Paris reports French counters and broader Meuse advances as cautious fighting continues along the eastern front and in the Caucasus. News also notes the sinking of the Simla in the Mediterranean and Spain seeking Germany explanations on the Vigo incident.
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Dvina
Dvinsk
Teuton
Vidzy
Narocz Lake
Caucasus
Tchoruk
Turkish
Armenia
Black Sea
Petrograd
Simla
Mediterranean
Athens
Berlin
Germany
Government Balloon Breaks Its Moorings At Pensacola
The huge yellow observation balloon at the naval aviation station near Pensacola broke from its moorings in a southwest wind. It rose, drifted northeast toward Alabama and Georgia, with no one aboard and 25 000 cubic feet of gas. Authorities issued lookout and pursuit plans as weather allowed.
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Pensacola
South
Aviation Station
Mobile
Naval Station
Southern colleges form union to curb lynchings in the South
In Birmingham Alabama the association of Southern Church colleges began work to reduce lynchings. Eighteen colleges joined as charter members and President Bishop of the Texas Presbyterian College was elected to lead. He said forty other institutions back the effort. The plan relies on newspaper education and alumni outreach to stamp out the lynching spirit.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
Association of Southern Church — Colleges
South
Bishop
Texas Presbyterian College
Ten Villa Bandits Killed in Engagement
Washington reports another clash between Carranza troops and Villa bandits on April 4 at Cianeguila. Ten bandits were killed, with the information reaching the war department today.
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Washington
Carranza
Cianegwilla
War Department
Carranza Troops Concentrate Near Chihuahua City
The American consulate reports Carranza forces gathering near Chihuahua city to cooperate in pursuit of Villa. Officials at General Funston's headquarters cannot confirm exact positions as Pershing's message was garbled. Col Brown's April 4 report notes forces may have reached Satevo, about 50 miles from the point.
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San Antonio
Carranza
Chihuahua City
General Funiten
Villa
Chihuahua
Pershing
Columbus
General Funston
Colonel Brown
Satevo
Col. Brown
Villa Reported Near Cieneguilles In Mexico War Update
General Gutierrez says Francisco Villa was at Cieneguilles ten miles south of Satevo on April 4 while commanding the Carranza forces at Chihuahua. General Bell passed the report to General Funston as American cavalry push along the trail to and beyond Satevo.
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San Antonio
Tex
Francisco Villa
Cieneguilles
Staeva
Gutierrez
Carranza
Chihuahua
Bell
Funston
Satevo
Wilson Commutes Sentences Of Two Greensboro Men
President Wilson today commuted to four and six months the sentences of Arlie and Ernest Vancannon who were convicted in Greensboro North Carolina for operating an illicit distillery. They asked to serve their time in Atlanta federal prison claiming Greensboro life was intolerable.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Arlie
Ernest Vancanmon
Greensboro
N. C
Atlata
Arm accident delays college student’s spring return
Yesterday morning a backfire explosion while cranking a car broke the right arm of R. Alonzo Loflin. The injury will prevent his return to Guilford College during spring holidays, keeping him home.
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R. Alonzo Loflin
Commissioners weigh highway route near Jamestown Hill
Commissioners Boren and Jones defer final choice on routing the concrete asphalt highway to Greensboro with Arch Hill road. A public meeting reviewed two options: stay on the present path or detour around Jamestown Hill, adding 1800 feet but improving safety and grade. Local leaders and landowners attended.
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Jamestown
Greensboro
Boren
Jones
Arch Hill
Tom Gilliam
Manufacturers’ Club
Fred N. Tate
J. Elwood Cox
Wescott Roberson
Arthur Kirkman
8. L. Davis
C. D. Smith
Aick. Alexander
A. Lyon
J. P. Rawley
Homer Wheeler
H. A. Millis
Frank Frazier
Albert Jones
Wheat crop forecast shows lower total production
Washington reports the department of agriculture estimates a total wheat crop of 495,000,060 bushels for the year based on April 1 conditions and expected average abandonment. The figure compares with 655,045,000 bushels production in 1915.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Woman's Presbyterian Presbytery Elects 1917 Officers
The nineteenth annual session of the Woman's Presbyterian Orange Presbytery adjourned after selecting the First Church of Winston as the 1917 meeting site. Mrs O G Jones of Greensboro was named president, with officers from multiple towns including Durham, Graham, Lexington, and Greensboro. Enrollment reached 105 delegates, exceeding expectations. Resolutions urged hospitality and unity among members.
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First Presbyterian Guard
Wineton
Norfleet
Christian Education
JT. WD. Sherwood
Greensboro
Lynn Williamson
Graham
Synodical Presbyterian Congregational Work
Arthur Finley
North Wilkesboro
A. W. McAlister
Balloon Seen Escape From Pensacola Station
Mobile reports a naval balloon escaped from the Pensacola naval aviation station this morning. Men with powerful glasses occupy city rooftops scanning the horizon for sighting of the air ship.
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Mobile
Pensacola Naval Aviation Station
Director seeks observation balloon missing after Pensacola launch
Raleigh reports the weather bureau director has orders from Washington to locate the observation balloon that broke away from the Pensacola naval air station this morning. The search coordinates and status remain undetailed.
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Raleigh
Weather Bureau
Washimpton
Naval Aero Station
Pensacola
Harding elected temporary chairman at Republican meeting
In Chicago on April 7 Senator Harding of Ohio was chosen temporary chairman of the Republican national convention by unanimous vote of the arrangements sub committee. George L Hart of Roanoke Virginia was named official reporter.
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Senator Harding
The
Associated Press
Chicago
Ohio
Republican National Committee
George L. Hart
Roanoke
Baldwin to Lecture Here Again Sunday Evening
Norman A. Baldwin will deliver the third illustrated Palestine lecture at Wesley Memorial church Sunday at 7 30 pm. Views include Baldwin’s own photographs. The talk is open to all with no admission charge, and a collection will be taken to compensate the lecturer.
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Norman A. Baldwin
Palestine
Wesley Memorial Church
Baldwin
Auditorium Floor Raised and Opera Chairs Arrive
The city council previously ordered an elevated auditorium floor for the school building and work has begun. The project is expected to be completed soon and the A98 opera chairs have arrived and will be installed once the floor is finished.
Insurance Agents Meet at Metropolitan Conference
High Point manager C. R. Godkin P A Jones and E A McGhee attended the tri state annual conference of Metropolitan Life representatives in Raleigh on April 5 and 6. Along with company officials the gathering included several prominent physicians from the state.
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C. R. Godkin
High Point
P. A. Jones
E. A. McGhee
Tri-State
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Raleigh
Metropolitan
Reichstag Approves Submarine War Policy and Budget
Amsterdam reports the German Reichstag adopted the committee resolution on submarine warfare and approved the budgets of the imperial chancellor and the foreign office, with word from London dated April 7.
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Amsterdam
London
Reischtag
Foreign Office
The Weather Forecast for the Weekend
The article predicts rain tonight and Saturday with fresh to strong east winds across the region.
Sussex Torpedoed Report Prompts US Action Debate
Washington reports that metal fragments from the Sussex show a German torpedo attack. White House aides study attacks on neutral and unarmed ships, with Germany pressed for formal response to Ambassador Gerard's inquiries before Congress.
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Germany
Herlin
United States
Flag day drives aid for Belgians on city streets
The afternoon sale of flags on the streets supports Belgian relief. The D A R societies lead the effort and request public cooperation to aid the stricken Belgians.
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