US relief contributions total about twenty five million dollars
The article lists widespread American donations totaling about 25 million dollars for war relief. It highlights major sums to Belgian and Jewish relief and inventories contributions from groups such as the American Red Cross and Armenian relief, with many other committees providing funds and supplies. It notes broader civic reaction and ends with a remark on smallpox found aboard a ship entering New York.
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New York
Government quarantine debates and political tensions rise
The piece reports on government health quarantine strategies for smallpox, criticism from the Wilmington Dispatch toward Car Tranza, and a Farmers' union inquiry to candidates. It highlights strong figures La Follette and Bryan as difficult to satisfy amid the age's political frustrations.
Cotton and finance stocks rise on Mexican market
New York trading opened with strength from Mexican advices boosting shares and firms in Mexico by 1 to 4 points. United States Steel Crible Steel American Zinc and Smelting and war issues gained. Mercantile Marine preferred and Motors and Copper led last week’s gains with several rail and Canadian lines advancing.
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New York
Mexico
United States Steel
Crucible
Mercantile Marine
Aserettterratie
New York Central
Union Pacific
Canadian Pacific
Cotton market opens steady with slight decline on May
In New York on April 17 the cotton market opened steady with a May decline of one point and small gains for July and October. The market listed July at 12.02 and October at 12.18, about two points above Saturday’s close, with May at 12.00, July at 12.00, and October at 12.17, along with December 12.34 and January 12.39 futures.
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New York
Wheat market rebounds after early rains widen losses
In Chicago on April 17 traders noted unwelcome rains hit northwest fields again, dampening early wheat prices. Opening bids fell from 14 to 74 cents, with May at 1.15 and July around 1.137 to 1.144. After an initial drop, prices recovered and closed above Saturday’s finish.
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Chicago
Revival at East End Methodist Church Draws Converts
The East End Methodist revival led by Rev S S Higgins produced 12 additions and 40 total conversions over the weekend. Saturday night featured armor of God with five conversions. Sunday morning four professions followed Baraca class preaching. the evening service added three more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fast End Methodist Church
Ss. S. Higgins
R. L. Pope
Miss Heron
George T. Watkins
N. H. Wilson
North Carolina
Marshall A. Hudson
Syracuse
N. Y
Tabernacle’ Baptist Church of
Raleigh
R. N. Simms
Danville Man Killed by Train Sunday Morning
Bryant Wilmoth, 50, stepped from behind a southbound freight and walked into the path of northbound train No 44 at Danville station. He was struck at Monument street crossing near the platform, tossed aside by the engine, and died instantly with skull and arm injuries.
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Danville
Bryant Wilmoth
Danville Station
Monument Street Crossing
Wilmoth
Becomes Traveling Salesman for Giant and Furniture Firms
Jim B. Clements will tour as a traveling salesman for the Giant and other furniture houses, planning his first trip Tuesday. His territory covers Virginia and West Virginia, with Eugene Parrish in charge of the Clements Cigar company during his absence.
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Jim B. Clements
Virginia
West Virginia
Eugene Parrish
Clements Cigar Company
Mr. Clement
Blooming plants and ferns ready May 1 at High Point Florist
Pansy plants, mud and bloom. blooming pot plants of all descriptions. Eight kinds of ferns, rubber plants, dracaenas, full assortment of bedding plants ready May 1. Fifty hanging baskets. Make your selection early. High Point Floral Co.
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High Point Floral Co
Masonic Notice for High Point Commandery Meeting
Stated conclave High Point Commandery U D on Tuesday evening at 7 30 All cipher Knights requested to attend Commander Hoertell CHAS KK
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High Point Commandery
U. D
Cir
Chas, Hoertell
Freemason Lodge 344 Meats BA Degree Work Night
Numa F Reid Lodge No 344 AF AM meets Monday at 7 30 p m with BA degree work Master Hoertel presiding Secretary Fo HunSucker to be noted as see.
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Numa
F. Reid Lodge
Has. Hoertel
Fo Hunsucker
Battle Cry of Peace thrills New York in big screen drama
The Battle Cry of Peace shown at the Vitagraph Theater presents a nationwide call for military preparedness. The film depicts New York under foreign attack with vast battle scenes, air fleets and submarines, using thousands of extras and dramatic destruction to argue for defense.
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New York Theater
Vitagraph Theater
New York
Stuart Blackton
Secenario
Hudson Maxim
America
Maelshman
New York Harbor
Mr. Blackton
Charles Richman
L. Rogers Lytton
Louise Beaudet
James Morrison
Drunk and disorderly case tops small municipal docket
Charles Gravy was fined costs in municipal court after a brief drunk and disorderly conviction. The swift trial consumed only minutes and was the sole matter before the court this morning.
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Charles Gravy
Beime
Bid Deadline for McLewallen Lands Set for Sunday
The time will expire tomorrow the Sunday of April 1916 for placing a 10 percent bid on the McLewallen lands. W. H Davis, Administrator.
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McLewallen
W. H Davis
Protect School Children Prevails Against Diseases
Measles scarlet fever and whooping cough abound in cities among school children. A common cold weakens the system and can lead to serious illnesses. Foley's Honey and Tar is pleasant, acts quickly, and contains no opiates. Mann Drug Co. adv. savine Scot te Breces Heme
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Foley
Acta
Mann Drug Co. Adv
Baraca Philathea Annual Convention Heads to Goldsboro
Baracas and Philatheas of North Carolina plan their annual convention in Goldsboro from April 27 to 30 with notable speakers including Rev. J Wilbur Chapman and Dr Charles D Bulla. Delegates face a pay plan of $1 per day for home or boarding house lodging.
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Goldsboro
Baracas and
Philatheas
North Carolina
Sundy
Bible
Bible School
Church
Civic Organizations
J. Wilbur Chapman
Charles D. Bulla
Tennessee
Wesley Adult Bible Class
M. E. Church
South
Bulla
Henrietta Heron
Illinois
Baraca-Philathea Union
W. A. Devin
Raymond C. Dunn
Enfield
A. D. Wolfinger
Greensboro
J. M. Broughton, Jr
F. Lambeth
C. D. Bulla
A. L
Geo. T. Watkins
First Baptist Church
Baraca Philathea
Dr. Chapman
Alexander
Russians and Turks Clash in Six Day Battle Near Erzerum
Petrograd reports a six day clash as Turkish forces press from the Black Sea to Bitlis to retake Erzerum. Russians repelled the offensives, captured Turkish troops, and resumed the advance. Front along the northern line remains fierce as German reinforcements hint at a renewed push toward Dvinsk.
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Erzerum
Black Sea
Bitlis
Irverum
Vor Hindenburg
Dvinsk
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High Point Enterprise
THE
Associated Press
Ww. Sefener
P. Rawley
North States
Bell Telephone Connection
Ux Promigs
High Point
N. C
United States
Ees
Riven
York World
United
Commission For Relief In
Germany
Austria-Hungary
American Red Cross Society
Eeiacsss
American Ambulance Hospital
Committee of Mercy
Américan Commission For
Serbian Relief Commission of
War Relief Committee
National Allied Relief Committee
Secours National Fund
Prince of Wales National Relief
Merieen
France
British War Relief Association
CU Esee
Committee For the Protection of the Children of the Frontier
Ukrainian Federation of the
American Fund For French
Wilmington Dispatch
Lary
the Farmers’ Union
Didates
Ire LaFkollette
Bryan
East End Methodist Church
Foe
Savine Scotte
Breces Heme
Baraca
Philathea
J. Wilbur Chapgnan
Chas. D. Bulla
High Point Dental Parlors
Dr. Henley
Dr. Fox
W. F. Clayton
Bank of
Commerce
New York Life Insurance
F. A. Ogburn
Bank of Commerce
A. C. Jones
E. Commerce
N. State
Bel
Ingram
Tention
E. K. Ingram
Tin Archdale
M. H. Mellas
Chegele
Piedmont Cafe
Tomoto
MK. Tb Steele
East
Washington Street
J. E. Crayton & Co
Charlotte
Huntley-Stockton-Hill Co
Department of Chair
New Orleans Chair Co
New Orleans
Forks&bhe
Welborn
Mattock’s
Reidsville
N. CC
H. P. Brown
H. A. Moffitt’s
Perryman
S. W. P. Pickett
Jones Street
Penelope Cobb
Call Moffitt Farm
L. B. Jarvis
Miller
Greene Drug Co
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