No Change in Mexican Policy Halts Pursuit of Villa
Secretary Baker stated before the cabinet that there is no shift in U S policy toward the Mexican border and Villa's pursuit is halted if he is alive. General Funston reported no confirmed Villa death while Pershing moves south toward mountainous regions. Dispatches note a small cavalry detachment near Satevo and Mexican officials claim to have found Villa's body, lacking confirmation.
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Pershine
Wilson
Satevo
Villa
Villa battle lines shift as furthest south reach ends
San Antonio reports May 18 official word that Villa may be alive but cornered as punitive forces push to Satavo frontier. Pershing advises tighter pursuit and scrutiny of Carranza forces amid conflicting loyalties. Funston awaits confirmation on Villas fate.
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San Antonio
Francisco Villa
Satavo
Pershing
Funston
Villa
Pershinz
Carranza
American pursuit of Villa in Mexico stalls after Par ral attack
Camp of Pershing at the front reports April 17. The pursuit is at a standstill following an unprovoked attack on American cavalry near Parral. A small party of American officers was fired on late last night with no injuries. Sniping reports fuel concerns of serious problems for the expedition.
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Pershing
Columbus
Villa
Parral
Here
Secretary Baker Addresses Villa Death Report
In Washington on April 18 Secretary Baker said no information from military sources confirmed Villa's death and the Mexican embassy likewise had no further data awaiting details.
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Washington
Baker
Villa
American expeditionary forces to Mexico report
El Paso dateline April 18 reports American expeditionary forces to Mexico have visible activity and movements described in dispatches. The brief item notes troop movements and possible border incidents as part of ongoing operations.
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el Paso
Mexico
Villa Death Report Declared Manufactured in Juarez
General Bell from El Paso and Consul Letcher concluded the Villa death report was manufactured in Juarez after thorough investigation. Bell reported to Major General Funston in San Antonio on April 18.
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San Antonio
Bell
el Paso
Funston
Villa
Juarez
Letcher
Fishery Commissioners Hold Annual Wilmington Meeting
Delegates from Atlantic and Gulf states attend the eighth annual convention of the National Association of Fishery Commissioners in Wilmington. The program includes welcomes by Mayor Alcore and National Fish Commissioners chair Chambers Smith, with papers on fishline legislation and an address by Secretary Redfield scheduled for tomorrow.
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Wilmington
Atlantic and Gulf States
Mayor Alcore
Bk. Chambers Smith
National Fish Commissioners
Redfield
Department of Commerce
German ambassador to discuss submarine crisis with Lansing
Washington April 8 Count von Bernstorff the German ambassador acted under instructions to discuss the submarine crisis with Secretary Lansing at 4 o clock in the afternoon The talk was to be in general terms and not cover specific cases The note to Germany aiming to be the last word of the United States in the submarine dispute was prepared for immediate dispatch tonight or tomorrow by the American government Clairman Stone of the senate foreign relations committee planned to see President Wilson at the White House before the cabinet meeting
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Gerard
Berlin
United States
Sussex
Count von Bernstort
Lansing
Germany
Count von Bernstehnf
Clairman Stone
Senate — Foreign Relations Committee
Wilson
Petition seeks sub postoffice at Pickett Cotton Mills
Postmaster Farriss sends a petition of four hundred names to the postoffice department urging a sub station at the Pickett cotton mills. He expects approval after red tape. Mr. Farriss notes repairs and possible new mail boxes citywide. He also reports government postal savings system information being circulated.
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Pickett Cotton Mills
Farriss
Postoffice Department
Government
Earthquake Shocks Recorded Near Washington Night
The Georgetown seismograph logged severe quake shocks last night from 11 12 p m to 12 30 a m The center of disturbance was estimated about 4200 miles from Washington The report is from the Associated Press in Washington dated April 18.
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Associated Press
Washington
Georgetown
Fire at Giant Furniture Company Limited Damage
A small blaze at Giant Furniture Company triggered a 3 PM alarm. The dry kiln caught fire but was extinguished before firefighters arrived, with only slight damage reported.
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Giant Furniture Company
Beating a Train Ride Costs Paid in Light Recorder Court
Jule Hoskins was allowed to pay the costs and be discharged this morning in the recorder's court for beating a ride on the train. Frank Burr and C A Fox were acquitted of an affray charge as the state offered little evidence of a fight.
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Jule Hoskins
Recorder’s Court
Frank Burr
C. A. Fox
American Association Opens in 1916 Season
Fair weather marks the opening of the American Association season of 1916. Attention centers on Toledo where Cleveland plays this year after two years in the other city.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Toledo
Cleveland
The Weather Fair Tonight and Wednesday
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with moderate variable winds.
Russian Bark Schwanden Torpedoed in Atlantic
A Russian bark Schwanden sailing from Scotland to Mobile was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine. The crew were saved. The dispatch credited to Lloyds via London on April 18 states the vessel left Scotland on March 23.
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Associated Press
London
Lloyd's
Schwanden
Scotland
Mobile
Vail Acquitted in Greensboro Shooting Case
Attorney T J Gold secured the acquittal of Reuben Vail on a shotgun shooting charge in Greensboro. Vail remains jailed awaiting Superior court hearings after receiving six months for a prohibition violation.
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T. J. Gold
Greensboro
Brown
Reuben Vail
Luther Proctor
Vail
Dalton
David B Saleeby Dies in Salisbury Aged 33
David B Saleeby of Lexington died in Salisbury from paralysis. He was 33 and a brother of A B Saleeby, the Salisbury merchant. The funeral was held at 4 PM today from A B Saleeby’s home.
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Salisbury
David B. Saleeby
Lexington
Saleeby
A. B. Saleeby
Canadian Widows in England Reach London As War Grows
Nearly 1 800 widows wives and children of Canadian soldiers have been brought to England in recent months. Many seek proximity to husbands and lower living costs. others come to work in munitions factories.
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London
England
Canada
Central Foodstuffs Board Calls Sausage Production Cut
Berlin April 18 the Central Foodstuffs Control commission after a conference with German sausage manufacturers announced conditions require a radical decrease in production of sausages of all kinds.
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Berlin
Dvermany
Central Foodstuffs Control Commission
Measles outbreak grows in Danville with expected peak
Reports indicate virulent measles cases in Danville with more likely in the next two weeks. Officials warn the epidemic may reach its height during that period.
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Danville
Germans Halt French Monday Attack Amid Cabinet Crisis
The report says German forces ceased the Monday assault on French lines between Douaumont and the Meuse north of Verdun after gains near Chauffour woods. British actions on the Tigris in Mesopotamia are contradicted by Turkish advances, while French planes bombed Bulgarian HQ at Dorian. The British cabinet crisis over conscription remains unresolved.
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Associated Press
Betweerm Douaumont
Meuse
Ver
Mesopotamia
London
Tigris
Doirain
Saloniki
House of Commons
Medical Society Meets In Durham Debates Tax, Hospitals
The sixty third annual North Carolina Medical Society meeting opened in Durham with Dr Oscar McMillan speaking for the association and Dr M H Fletcher condemning the state tax on doctors while advocating county built community hospitals. Dr W J Mayo of Rochester will address the gathering tonight and a smoker event follows. A joint session with the state board of health is set for tomorrow.
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The
Associated Press
Durham
North Carolina
Oscar McMillan
Elizabeth City
Skinner
M. H. Fletcher
Asheville
W. J. Mayo
Rochester, Minn
Mayo Brothers
Durham Orange Medical Society
Medical Society
State Board of Health
Local Republicans Convene for Revival Meeting and Poll Tax Push
High Point Republicans schedule a revival at the armory with William Grissom and Judge William By num preaching to rally party support. They urge poll tax payment by May 1 to secure suffrage and boost prospects for three county tickets as signs point to a coming Republican victory.
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High Point
Armory
William Grissom
William Preston Bynum
Republican Clib
Greensboro
Grissom
Bynum
Republccan
Register of Deeds
Col
Bill Ragan
House
Robbins
Dalton
Brockett
W. C. Jones
Times
Koonce Case Reported Ready for Federal Trial
Local officers say Grady Koonce will face a Federal court trial in Statesville on Wednesday for allegedly aiding in the summer post office safe blast in Mocksville. They connect him to the High Point Milling company safe blast last July as well.
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Grady Koonce
Statesville
Koonce
Mocksville
High Point Milling Company
Dalton Replies 10 Brockett's Challenge
Judge Carter Dalton declines meeting for a joint campaign debate with Robert Brockett Sr citing a county party view. He references County Chairman Hines and most High Point township committeemen who oppose joint debates within the Democratic party.
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Carter Dalton
Robert Brockett
Brockett
Judge Dalton
Hines
High Point Township
Trespass Case Before Recorder Court Involving Turner Keerans
Mrs. James A. Turner had a warrant for Robert Fletcher Keerans over trespass on her property. The municipal court found Keerans guilty after evidence showed trash on Turner's side and a narrow opening near the barn. The judge advised erecting a fence to prevent future obstructions.
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James A. Turner
Robert Fletcher Keerans
Turner
Keerans
Union Walkout Threat Looms As 500000 Rail Workers Strike
New York April 18 Leading figures of the American Federation of Railroad Workers announce a nationwide walkout could halt every railroad with more than 500000 men ready to strike. They say Chicago Toledo Cleveland Buffalo workers are prepared to stop work.
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New York
American Federation of Railroad Workers
New York Central
Chicago
Toledo
Cleveland
Buffalo
Battle Cry of Peace shown free for Boy Scouts at Broadway
A. T. Wishart and Pill Armstrong sponsor a free three day screening of the Battle Cry of Peace at the Broadway theater for Boy Scouts tomorrow and the following days.
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A. T. Wishart
Pill” Armstrong
Boy Scouts
Broadway
Five Die in New Haven Train Wreck in Rear Car
A rear coach of a local train collided with the Gilt Edge Express near Bradford station. Five were killed and more than 30 injured as flames destroyed the wreckage, station, freight house, and four wooden coaches. Rescue and communication were hampered by fire and downed telegraph lines. aid came from Providence and New London.
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New York
New Haven
Hartford
Bradford
Boston
Providence
New London
Prof J A Lesh to Address Training School Tonight
Professor John A. Lesch of the State Normal in Greensboro will speak before the community training school for Sunday school workers at 7:45 PM in Lincoln Hall. The public is invited with special interest in Sunday school work.
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John A. Lesch
State Normal
Coreensboro
Lincoln Hall
Professor Lesch
Army Reorganization Bill Heads to Senate Passage
Washington April 18 indicates continued Senate consideration of the army reorganization bill with indications of passage before adjournment. By agreement voting on the measure and pending amendments will begin at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
High Point Guardunit Heads on Ten Mile Practice Hike
Company M of the North Carolina National Guard departed this afternoon for a ten mile hike. They will camp on the Gool place overnight and return tomorrow morning. The exercise aims to put troops in a state of preparedness for any situation.
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North Carolina National Guard
Gool Place
Boevsa
City Council Holds Regular Meeting Tonight
The city council meets this evening at 7:30 in the council chamber to discuss important matters and reach decisions on pending items.
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City Council
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