Tompkins Wounded In Parral Fight A Cavalry Action
Major Frank Tompkins led two troops of the 13th cavalry into Parral Mexico on April 12. A mob and Mexican troops attacked, forcing a retreat to Santa Cruz eight miles away. Fourty Mexican soldiers were reported killed, with two Americans dead and six wounded including Tompkins.
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Tompkins
Funston
Parral
13Th Cavalry
Lozano
Mexico
Villa
Santa Cruz
Tomkins
Brown
Young
Major Howze
Howze
San Francisco
Borja
National Guardsmen to Obey President in New Senate Bill
Washington April 17 The senate army bill adds provisions to strengthen federal status of the national guard. Officers above captain to be paid 500 dollars yearly by the federal government and all guardsmen to take an oath to obey orders from the President as well as the governor. Debate cited past embezzlement of funds. bill passed 41 to 14.
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Washington
National Guard
Senate
Borah
Idaho
Reed
Pomerem
Reported Villa death rumors circulate among Mexican officials
Telegrams were sent to Carranza generals and Mexico City officials seeking confirmation but no replies arrived. Mexican officials cite Villa’s yearlong virulent blood poisoning and Dr. W Y Brown of Juarez saying a minor wound could be fatal within ten days without prompt treatment, casting doubt on further command.
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Carranza
Mexico City
Chihuahua
Villa
Juarez
W. Y. Brown
el Paso
Hughes Expected To Answer Call For 1928 Nomination
Washington April 17 Republicans close to Justice Hughes expect a public statement before the Chicago convention. The statement would present his views on national issues and may not rule out a bid for the presidency. Hughes supporters claim he favors a strong foreign policy, Monroe Doctrine, tariff protection, a large military, and Philippine retention.
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Justice Hughes
Hughes
New York
United States
Philippines
Villa likely dead report sparks White House dispatch
Washington April 17 Secretary Baker received a dispatch from Naco noting General Villa, last seen heading toward the burying place mentioned in yesterday's report. Officials interpreted the dispatch as supporting the death report and sent it to President Wilson.
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Washington
Baker
Naco
Villa
War Department
Wilson
Marion Dick Speaks on Some Causes of Failure at Church
Marion Dick of Greensboro addressed the Baptist Young People's Union at First Baptist Church on Sunday night. He spoke on causes of failure in youth, stressing the cigarette evil with graphic examples and urging better character formation.
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Marion Dick
Greensboro
First Baptist Church
Baptist Young People’s Union
Mr. Dick
Walker and Hinson Attend Appam Sale at Newport News
John W. Walker and U. S. Hinson attended the sale of part of the cargo of the former British steamer Apam at Newport News last Saturday. The auction moved $700,000 worth of goods including cocoa beans palm oil cotton seed corn and maize. The buyers did not win any bids though they bid on cotton seed which later was found to be boll weevil infested.
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John W. Walker
U. S. Hinson
Appam
Newport News
Messrs. Walker and
Hinsom
Rural Hall Woman Ends Life After Fire Loss
Mrs. Ernest Caudle, about 32, committed suicide in Rural Hall by shooting herself in a barn on Saturday afternoon at 5. She left a husband and three young daughters. Caudle previously ran a mercantile business that was burned out two weeks earlier.
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Winston-Salem
Ernest Caudle
Rural Hall
Suicide Reported For Wad Caldwell Near Guilford College
Greensboro reports that Wad Caldwell a Black resident near Guilford College shot himself in bed early today amid prolonged illness. Authorities provided no further details.
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Greensboro
Wad” Caldwell
Guilford College
Notice of Sale of Property for Taxes High Point 1916
Delinquent properties in High Point North Carolina will be sold at public auction May 15 1916 at 12 noon at City Hall for unpaid taxes. List names numerous owners with parcels across Main Street Boulevard English avenue Park Reed Willowbrook Broad etc. Robert Brockett Jr City Tax Collector. (End of notice)
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High Point
N. C
North Carolina
Short
James
John
Simmons
Amanda
Estate
Ollie
Lot
Lee
Sledge
Mary Garrett
Broad
Smith
Fd. M
West
Nima
E. High
Stone
Arthur
Burns
Walker, W. S
Wall
T. A
E. Lee
Phillips
Walter
Pennier
Gurley Land
Wells
Rev. J. W
Hobson
White, Lee
Moon Land
Williams
Bert
Filbert
Wiley, Caroline
Bette Tees
Robert Brockett, JR
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Pershing
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Appam Sale
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Abner
D. O
W. Broad
Cecil, Myson
J. E
Chamberlin
Thos. L
Gurley
Dikou Oko
Clinard
A. C
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Cook
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Cable
J. W
East Russell
W. B
Culler
C. N
Tate
Fielder
Cedar
Fraley
F. K
Grady
W. P
E. Commerce
Greeson
H. E
Roland Park
Horney
Collins
Pickett Bone
L. B
Hunter
A. M
Venable
Hurley
J. M
Pickett
Johnson
J. Wesley
Vail
Kearns
E. M
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Kennedy
J. Monroe
Flint
Lamb
Lanier
Grimes and Sa Acs Oe
Leach
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West Beea
Leonard, Chas. L
Long
Mrs
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W. M
Messer
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Moore
C. M
Dewey
Nalls
Alice
Adams
Payne
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Pendy
H. B
West Point
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Schmitz
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Sehhrest
A. L
Liberty
Shelton
S. D
Sink
H. W
Linson
Wagoner
G A
Hargrave
Jefferson
Sprimz
Zelina B
Hill
Tande
East Lee
Aes Sas
Hoover
C. C
Leonard
Walden
J. F
Randolph
Sarah
Welch
Carrie L
Jor Ingram
Katherine
Price
Chas. J
Mangum
Welch, M. C
Jordan
Kilby
E. Washington
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Daniel
Leonard Maben
Robert
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Mack
Virgil
Thisseth
Robbins
Jas. M
Robinson
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Victoria
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Carter
William
Wiecon Land
Champlin, J. W
Gurley Cam
Faust
Thos. A
Foster
Annie
Taylor
Ingram
Fairview
Lindsay
Jennie
Mabelle
Logan
K. Broad
Miles
S. E
Penny
Mary
American Motor Co
Byerly, E
Bumpass
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Railroad Avenue
W. D
Coltrane, R. C
Creel
Jno. R
King
Davis
Hamilton
Emerson
M. L
Grimes
Foust
W. A
Ragan
Tee Frazier
Mary J
Bradshaw
Gretran
Chas
Snow Park
Gray
Mrs. Lettre C
Spring
Carey J
Leighter
A. B
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Lloyd
Mrs. Gypsie
Meador
Leary
E. W
Mendenhall
Shaw, Inc. D
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Swift
Sullivan, Jas
Primm
Tuttle
Wagoner, S. A
Park
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Vernon
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Harriston
Chas. B
Fole & Co
Foley
Mann Drug Co. Adv
Rose Theater
The
Rose
Ben Wilson
Dororthy Phillips
Violet Mersereau
Vitagraph
Wm. Burns
Kalem
Essany
Geo. Klein
Biograph
Ophelia
Lubin
Selig Tribune
Selig
Jim Hasley
Ham
Sherman
Mary Page
Saurday
Joyce
Essanay
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