First War Measures Taken Up in House with Unlimited Debate
The House opened debate on a five billion dollar bond issue and two billion in treasury certificates to fund wartime needs. President Wilson and the French ambassador discussed issues including a loan to France as General Joffre is slated to represent the army on the French commission arriving in Washington. The government plans to release coastwise vessels and lakes steamships to move food and supplies to allies, while Navy reports of German raiders were not confirmed. Congress also considered a five million dollar land production program, planting-month recommendations, fertilizer access, and executive orders designating defense areas along the coast with vessel movement regulations.
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Washington
Congress
House
Kitchin
Senate
Wilson
Vivani
United States
France
Joffre
Atlantic
Pacific
Council of National Defense
Great Lakes
Navy Department
Daniels
American Defense Society
Senate Agricultural Committee
Smith
Seaboard
Gore
Insular
United States of America
Cape Fear River
German Raider Reported In Gulf of Mexico
Galveston Texas April 13 information that a German commerce raider in the guise of a sailing ship has entered the Gulf of Mexico reached here. News of the raider's entrance came from an unnamed British steamer in a radio message to a ship that arrived here. The vessel is said to be equipped with auxiliary power. Reports followed the announcement that a German submarine was operating in the eastern gulf. The raider is said to have entered the gulf through the Yucatan channel.
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Galveston
Tex
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf
Yucatan Channel
Regulation bill reintroduced to extend wartime rail controls
Washington reports the common carrier regulation bill is back in amended form giving the president power to order railway and telegraph operations during war without taking over railroads. It also allows draft of employees, use of military to protect lines, and expansion of the interstate commerce commission, with property returned after the war. In Randleman, the Merchants association was formed led by Frank Talley as president and J Paul Leonard expects growth and a new credit bureau to aid local business.
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Washington
Adamson
House Commerce Committee
Interstate Commerce Commission
Randleman
Merchants Association of Randleman
J. Paul Leonard
Statesville
State Association
Frank Talley
A. B. Beasley
FE. P. Hayes
Randleman Association
French Need Loar to Win the War
New York April 13 Charles H. Sabin president of Guaranty Trust says France needs foodstuffs and financial aid more than troops. He says an American division in trenches could lift morale and urges preparedness to send trained troops if war lasts another year.
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New York
France
Charles H. Sabin
Guaranty Trust Company
Europe
America
United States
Americans Buy Majority of Norwegian Ships Under Construction
A Copenhagen dispatch reports Danish newspapers say Americans are purchasing a majority of Norwegian ships under construction in American ports. In recent days Americans are said to have bought more than 201000 tons of such shipping.
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London
Copenhagen
Oak Hill School Debates Equal Suffrage Tonight
Oak Hill school hosts a public debate at 7 30 on the question whether women should have equal suffrage with men in the United States. A prize will go to the winner. Rev Dr Rain of Greensboro will give the annual address tomorrow at 11 after morning contests. The day ends with student exercises and the play Two Bad Boys, with Back Creek orchestra providing music.
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Oak Hill School
United States
Rain
West
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Greensboro
Back Creek
Cotton futures ease after early advance in New York
Cotton futures opened steady in New York with May at 20.60, July 20.30, Oct 19.08, Dec 19.15, and Jan 1918. An initial advance gave way to selling pressure with declines of 13 to 21 points from earlier highs as May touched 20.77 and other months hovered under 21. Prices fluctuated irregularly through the session.
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New York
French Break Through Near Saint Quentin Front
Paris reports the French launched an attack south of St. Quentin. German resistance was described as desperate but the French captured multiple trench lines, seized prisoners, and took a significant number of machine guns.
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Paris
St. Quentin
Patriot dance postponed by Children of the Confederacy
The Tar Heel Chapter of the Children of the Confederacy postpones its patriotic dance at the Elks home on Broad Street to Monday evening due to conflicting affairs.
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Children of the Confederacy
Elks’ Home
Broad Street
First Untoward Incident by a Negro Man in Spencer
A negro man named Gene Russell was severely beaten by white railroad workers at noon in Spencer after making a remark about white men going to war. He sought refuge in the Railroad Y M C A but was dragged back and beaten until bystanders intervened. he was jailed in Salisbury for safety. None of the white assailants were punished.
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Railroad
Young Men's Christian Association
Salisbury
Rowan County
Germans to Capture Their Share of the After War Trade
Berlin reports German trade associations active in reestablishing Russian commerce form a Russo German Economic Committee led by H Friderichs of Berlin. The group aims to resume trade and support German firms through the wartime transition to peace and beyond.
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Berlin
Russia
H. Friderichs
Denial of Sinking British Vessel Treveal Report
Official Cuban denial stated by the Cuban news bureau that the British vessel Treveal was not sunk off Cuba by a German submarine. The prior sinking report originated from Key West via C Peterson who claimed crew membership.
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New York
Treveal
Cuba
Key West
C. Peterson
Diamond Jim Brady Dies in Atlantic City Hotel
James B Brady of New York known as Diamond Jim Brady died at a hotel in Atlantic City after a long illness. A railway supplies contractor, he had come here for his health. death was due to heart disease complicated by kidney affection. He was 64.
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Atlantic City
James B Brady
New York
Jim” Brady
Brady
Wheat slips as high prices overestimate crop damage
Chicago on April 13 reported wheat weakness as investors argued that high prices overstated damage to the new crop. Opening prices showed declines and mixed moves with May near 2.18 to 2.19 and July around 1.83 to 1.84, before a broad setback.
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Chicago
High Point Chief to Enforce Alien Enemies Disarmament
Police chief Gray received a letter from Attorney General Gregory under Wilson's April 6 1917 proclamation directing the seizure and surrender of firearms weapons wireless devices and other war implements by alien enemies in High Point North Carolina He notes no aliens are known to reside there but would act to locate and disarm if needed and mentions prior orders to monitor explosive sales by local dealers.
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Gray
High Point
T. W. Gregory
Department of Justice
Wilson
Gregory
United States
Grand Duke Told He Was No Better Than Other Citizens
Amsterdam April 13 The Grand Duke Michael Romanoff brother of the former Russian emperor sought safe conduct from the Workmen's Union as he left Gatcchina for Petrograd The union replied that Citizen Michael Romanoff has no more right than any other Russian to special trains or reserved carriages He may buy a ticket like any other passenger and travel unmolested
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Amsterdam
Michael Alexandrorites
Gatcchina
Petrograd
Cologne
Michael Romanoff
Grand Duke
British Break German Lines Across Wide Front
The war office reports British forces have taken positions on a broad front after heavy fighting. The action comes amid ongoing operations on the European front with no immediate details on troops or locations.
Women Conclude Meeting In New Orleans Conference
A conference of the executive board and department chairmen on matters of intimate concern to the general federation of women clubs today brought to a close the federation biennial council meeting which began last Monday in New Orleans.
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New Orleans
General Federation of Women Clubs
Federation
Naval Co-operation With Allies Outlined in Washington
In Washington on April 13 discussions between Secretary Daniels and naval officers and Allied admirals from Britain and France outlined intensified cooperation to combat the submarine menace. American warships would patrol the Atlantic coast from Panama north enabling Britain and France to withdraw vessels and use mutual bases if needed.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
United States
Daniels
M. E. Browning
Robert A. Grasset
Atlantic
Panama
Canada
Nimbe ys Store 18 Destroyed by Fire
Fire destroyed Nimbe ys store and meat market at Washington street and Centennial avenue discovered at 1 30 this morning. Washington street paving hindered fire trucks and flames gained headway. Loss on building and stock estimated 2000 to 2500, insured. Building recently erected, owned by the N H Silvers estate.
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Kimrey Brothers
Washington Street
Centennial Avenue
N. H. Silver Es
Physicians pronounce Belcher insane after unpatriotic utterances
A.C. Belcher, a young white man arrested by local police for unpatriotic remarks, was declared insane by a committee of physicians. His father, living in Spartanburg South Carolina, was notified to assume charge. Belcher caused damage in his cell, wrecking most items except the steel Lary.
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A.C. Belcher
Spartanburg
8. C
Belchor
Enlist Great Army to Put Agriculture to the Front
Washington on April 14 reports proposals to enlist a work army of 2,000,000 for agricultural service and food production. The plan urges enrollment of boys under age and older men or those disqualified for combat in a national labor force for farming munitions and supplies.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
National Army
British Offense Breaks German Line Near St Quentin
British forces pierce several German trenches from Lens to St Quentin and advance on a nine mile front near St Quentin and Cambrai. French troops exploit the gap, capturing lines between the Somme and St Quentin railway while pushing east of Coucy le Ville.
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Lindenberg
Lens
St. Quentin
Vimy Ridge
Monehyrieux
Arras
Pipake
St. Tin
Cambrai
Oday
London
Harde
Metz-en-Coture
Paris
Somme
St.Quentin
Oise
Couey le Ville
West End Revival Nears Close This Sunday Evening
West End Baptist church revival led by Rev. James A. Clarke to conclude Sunday with morning and evening services. Clarke to preach to men on The Close Shave. Community praises the series for broad benefit beyond the local area, drawing attendees from across High Point.
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West End Baptist Church
James A. Clarke
First Baptist Church
Clarke
West End
High Point
Paving Set to Start Monday on Centennial Avenue
Willam Briegs known as the Roemac paving man arrived in the city and said grading would begin on Centennial Avenue Monday morning and the work would be rushed to completion. Lassiter forces plan to start Washington Street with a concrete foundation. When finished these streets will connect with the Greensboro link.
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Willam Briegs
Roemac
City
Centennial Avenue
Lassiter
Washington Street
Greensboro
Sermon Delivered at First Reformed Church
T Rowe, pastor of Wesley at Methodist church, preached last night at the First Reformed Church on Pauls address before Agrippa. He urged exhortation and steadfast faith for all Christians and noted the strong exposition of exhortation. Tonight Rev L A Peeler will preach and a good attendance is hoped.
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Ithert T. Rowe
Wesleyat Methodist Church
First Reformed
Cts. Pauls
Agriffon
L. A. Peeler
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Charles Sabin
Saint Quentin
Spencer
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Gene Russell
Diamond
War Office
Nimbeys
Tate
Hindenburg Line
Trench
Eral
Udid
First Reformed Church
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