German Submarine Threat Looms Off U S coasts
German submarine activity near New York signals possible start of a Atlantic blockade. The U S Navy confirmed an U-boat fired a torpedo at the destroyer Smith about 100 miles south of New York with no hit. Officials weigh risk of a general raid or prolonged blockade.
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Washington
Smith
New York
Atlantic
Navy Department
Fire Island
Boston
United States
Boston Navy Yard
New England
Germany
Delaware Capes
Chesapeake Bay
Charleston
Savannah
Seaboard
America
South Atlantic
Gulf of Mexico
Maine
Canada
American
Great Battle on the Aisne Front Reports
Passengers recount shipwrecks as news from April 17 describes the British steamship Karmala sunk March 17 off the Italian coast after shelling and a submarine attack. All 190 aboard were saved while two Zealandia crew members died aboard due to a mine strike.
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New York
Karmala
French and German Front Breakthrough Pushes 25 Miles
Paris reports a major offensive from Soissons to Rheims with heavy fighting across a 25 mile front. French forces, backed by hundreds of heavy guns, push the German lines, capturing prisoners and gaining ground amid fierce counterattacks. Casualties exceed 100000 in the first day, with continued operations hampered by bad weather.
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Paris
Rheims
Attle
Iorning
Carone
Aisne
Cracone
St. Quentin and
Cambrai
St. Quentin-Cambrai
Longtime High Point resident L A Burns dies at 78
L A Burns one of High Point’s oldest citizens died at his North Main street home after a three year illness. Born June 23 1838 he would have turned 78. He lived in High Point 55 years and left a large family including five children from each marriage plus 18 grandchildren. He ran a wood shop and blacksmith business and made coffins including the first coffin buried in Oakwood cemetery. Funeral at 2 30 tomorrow from his residence with Rev A G Dixon and Rev J M Hilliard officiating. Burial Oakwood Cemetery.
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Lillie Beckerdite
Winston-Salem
Eugenia Burns
High Point
A. L. Burns
Ida Estes
Coburn
Hertis Burns
Lyndon Burns
Annie Burns
Carson Burns
Emory Burns
Charlie Burns
Burns
Oakwood Cemetery
A. G. Dixon
North Main Street Methodist
J. M. Hilliard
J. J. Farriss
W. ©. Jones
Ed. L. Ragan
T. R. Ragan
I. M. Pickett
A. M. Rankin
W.W. P. Pickett
J. H. Petty
Telephone Plant Placed Under Strict Guard
The Southern Bell Telephone plant in the city is now guarded from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. with pass cards required for entry. Employees must reveal their cards on duty and only authorized personnel may access building areas. The measure aligns with nationwide precautions as government mobilizes resources.
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Southern Bell Telephone Company
Examinations for Township Students Saturday
The High Point township school children will take exams at Mechanicsville school next Saturday at 9 AM as a preliminary to the county commencement at Greensboro. Open to rural schools Oak Hill Mechanicsville Springfield and Welch. Students should be present promptly at 9 o'clock.
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High Point Township
Mechanicsville
Greensboro
Oak Hill
Springfield
Welch
St Quentin Canal Destroyed by Germans in France
The St Quentin canal, a key route in Nord and Aisne, held by German forces, has been destroyed north of Ribecourt. Sluices and bridges lie in debris, while the adjacent Great Northern canal saw less damage though its sluices and bridges are ruined. The canal spans about 75 miles linking the Scheldt valley to the Seine and the Somme.
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Hazebrouck
France
Paris
St. Quentin Canal
Ribecourt
St. Quentin
Nord
Aisne
Scheldt
Seine
Somme
Rankin Biography Note Brief Five-Word Line
Miss Jeannette Rankin of Montana is listed in the new congressional directory with a five word biography Jeannette Rankin Republican of Missoula She did not state her age in the sketch and the item notes the brevity of the entry.
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Washington
Jeannette Rankin
Montana
Canadian Losses at Vimy Put Between Five Thousand and Six Thousand
Ottawa reports estimates of Canadian losses from the Vimy offensive to Sunday night ranging from 5 000 to 6 000. Three hundred and thirty Canadian officers were reported to have fallen last week on Vimy ridge, with the totals including killed and wounded, the latter predominating.
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Vimy
Ottawa
Vimy Ridge
Mysterious Raider Seen Near Nantucket Lightship
Reports cite a vessel named Sea Eagle raiding South Atlantic commerce. Officials think the ship may be near the shipping lanes between New York and London, prompting vigilance off Nantucket.
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Nantuck
South Atlantic
New York
London
Plow Day Planned In High Point By Local Clubs
The Agricultural Committee of the Industrial Department of the Commercial Club with the Woman's Club will seek Mayor Pickett's approval for a city wide police survey to locate vacant lots for a plow day. If plans succeed, the event will prepare soils for seeds on unused lots as part of a gardening campaign. O. E. Mendenhall chairs the committee to pursue the mayoral order and assist the campaign.
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High Point
Agricultural Committee
Industrial Department
The
Commercial Club
Woman's Club
Pickett
A. E. Tate
C. FE. Mendenhall
J. J. Farriss
8. C. Clark
O. E. Mendenhall
Clara T. Cox
Bessie Hill Hackney
Senate Debates Seven Billion War Revenue Bill
Debate on a seven billion dollar war revenue bill began in the Senate after House passage and Senate committee approval. Republicans met to discuss the bill, while Democrats planned to address a military expansion bill once this measure is disposed of.
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Washington
House
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Mrs. J. V. Fitzgerald Dies at Home
Mrs. J. V. Fitzgerald aged 40 died unexpectedly at 4 AM at her residence after a brief illness. Survived by husband and four children. Funeral at Welch Memorial church tomorrow at 10 AM with interment to Danville Virginia on the noon train. Pallbearers listed.
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J. V. Fitzgerald
Welch Memorial Church
Danville
W. M. Welborn
EF. T. Seagraves
D. B. Eldrdige
German Army Reports Major Battle on the Aisne River
Berlin announces one of the war's greatest battles is ongoing on the river Aisne as German and Allied forces clash. The statement, issued today from army headquarters, emphasizes the scale and historic significance of the fighting.
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Berlin
Aisne
Jewel college pitcher files standout no-hit effort in win
Liberty Missouri April 17 McKenney of William Jewel college struck out 25 Tarkio batters and allowed only one hit as William Jewel defeated Tarkio 3 to 1 yesterday.
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Liberty
McKenney
William Jewel College
Tarkio College
William Jewel
Local merchants react to predicted barrel wheat price surge
A well informed local dealer predicts a rise to fifteen dollars per barrel amid today’s market chatter. The discussion links wheat price gains to higher costs and potential bread prices, noting a broader market watch as May futures move toward the two dollar fifty cent per bushel range.
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Avas
SOD ROADS ADVOCATES MEET IN BIRMINGHAM
In Birmingham Alabama on April 17 delegates and good roads advocates from about 40 states attended the fifth annual convention of the United States Good Roads association opened by President Senator John H Bankhead of Alabama. A reception for governors and prominent visitors was planned for tonight as the four day convention began.
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Birmingham
Ala
United States Good Roads Association
United States
John H. Bankhead
Alabama
Daughters of the Revolution Hold National Business Session
Washington reports the Daughters of the American Revolution opened their national business session after a day of patriotic addresses and receptions. Officers and committee reports were received, with national officers to be nominated tonight and ballots to begin tomorrow.
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Washington
Daughters of the American Revolution
Cotton futures open steady after early decline in New York
In New York on April 17 cotton opened barely steady after a morning drop of 8 to 15 points. July fell to 19.70 and October to 18.55 before a modest rally of 10 to 15 points within the first hour. May 20.16, July 19.74, Oct. 18.58, Dec. 18.61, Jan. 1865 were listed.
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New York
Naval district bans commercial messages at sea
Naval authorities in Boston announce a halt to all commercial messages in the first naval district. Wireless gear on ships entering the port will be sealed while ships are in port until further notice.
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Boston
Heer
First Naval District
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