Osborn counters rumor of activity in grand Georgia plan
Washington reports Commissioner Osborn doubts charges of active Watts forces in North Carolina politics. He explains a Georgia trial to stop paying informers and possemen to track moonshine has shown savings and seizures. Osborn plans a similar program, despite delays from Watts and Bailey, to push private informers to the government.
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Parker R. Anderson
Washington
A. D. Watts
Bryan Grimes
Internal Revenue
Osborn
Watts
Srimes
Hartness
Bailes
Georgia
Nformers
Prohibition
B. B. Bouldin
Greensboro
North Carolina
Bailey
Bouldin
Messrs
Watts and
Tax on Women's Luxuries in Peking
April 18 report from Peking states perfumes paints powders and hair ornaments used by women will be taxed to fund revolution expenses. The commerce and agriculture ministry is preparing a list of luxuries to tax in line with tobacco and wines, aimed at items used mainly by men.
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Peking
Ministry of Commerce and Agriculture
Queen Mary Economizes War Time Notes
Queen Mary sets an example in wartime thrift by using half sheets of note paper for brief missives. The royal initiative underscores austerity measures during the ongoing conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Queen Mary
Weather and scores across cities under rainy conditions
Philadelphia and Boston report wet grounds while Brooklyn plays New York in rain. Cincinnati leads Pittsburgh 10 to 1 as St Louis trails Chicago 5 to 1.
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Philadelphia
Boston
Brooklyn
New York
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Chicago
Physical Education Aids Preparedness Convention
The American Physical Education Association will hold a four days’ convention in Cincinnati starting Wednesday to stress physical education as core preparation for war or peace. Leaders including Dr Dudley Sargent, Major R T McKenzie, and Dr Charles Dabney will address the theme with talks on military training value and student fitness. demonstrations planned for elementary to high school levels and women’s athletics.
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The
Associated Press
Cincinnati
Dudley A
R. Tait McKenzie
University of Pennsylvania
England
Charles W. Dabney
University of Cincinnati
Sargent
William A. Ocker
Indianapolis
Lory Prentiss
Lawrenceville School
New Jersey
George W. Ehler
University of Wisconsin
Jesse F. Williams
Columbia University
Randall B. Warden
Public Schools
Newark
William A. Stecher
Philadelphia
E. A. Peterson
Cleveland
L. Norman Zarros
Chicago
E. A. Poos
E. H. Arnold
New Haven
Clara Gregory Baer
New Orleans
Wade MacMillan
Lillia B. Otto
Baltimore
Hele Cordram
King of
Florence A. Somers
West Technical High Schools
Turners
Baseball scores from recent games across leagues
In 12 innings Cleveland edged Detroit 1 to 8 while Chicago beat St Louis 6 to 5 in 11 innings. New York and Philadelphia were rained out, and Boston defeated Washington 5 to 1 with rain causing a late call.
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Cleveland
Detroit
Chicago
St. Louis
New York-Philadelphia
Boston
Washington
Local Score Totals From Various Games
Mobile 5 Atlanta 1 New Orleans 5 Birmingham 1 Memphis 2 Chattanooga 5 Jacksonville 1 Avonsta Q Montgomery 8 Columbus Columbia 4 Charleston 2 Albany 8 Macon 7.
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Mobile
Atlanta
New Orleans
Birmingham
Memphis
Chattanooga
Jacksonville
Avonsta Q. Montgomery
Columbus & Columbia
Charleston
Albany
Macon
College Scores From Various Venues Reported
At Raleigh Trinity A and M 4 none. at Lynchburg Elon 25 Virginia Christian College 6. at Richmond Hampden Sidney 3 Union Theological Seminary 6. at Washington Tufts 12 George Town 2. at Winston Salem Twins 7 David 9. at Charlottesville Virginia 2 Harvard 2 in 12 innings. at Richmond International 5 Raleigh Carolina 1.
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Raleigh
Trinity
Lynchburg
Elon
Virginia Christian College
Richmond
Hampden Sidney
Union Theological Seminary
Washington
Tufts
George
Town
Winston-Salem
David
Charlottesville
University of Virginia
Harvard
Rechmond
International
Carolina
Baseball Matchups Today in the National League
The National League slate features Chicago at St. Louis, Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, Boston at Philadelphia, and New York at Brooklyn. Teams seek early season momentum in city games and regional showdowns.
Baseball Tonight: AL Matchups Highlight Schedule
The American League slate features St Louis at Chicago, Detroit at Cleveland, Washington at Boston, and Philadelphia at New York, setting a packed day of division rivalries and key pennant race implications.
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Boston
Chicago
St. Louis
New York
Detroit
Washington
Philadelphia
Chiles
New Orleans
Nashville
Mobile
Memphis
Hattanoova
Birmineham Genet
Little Rock i
Atlanta
South Atlantic
Jacksonvill
Columbia
Albany
Vis Augusta
Columbus
Charleston
Macon
Cleveland
Local College Matchups Highlight Schedule
Raleigh faces Richmond and Durham plays Portsmouth as part of a regional college slate. Rocky Mount visits Winston-Salem and Carolina travels to Wake Forest while Elon meets Roanoke in Salem. Virginia.
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Raleigh
Richmond
Durham
Portsmouth
Rocky Mount
Winston-Salem
Carolina
Wake Forest
Elon
Roanoke
Salem
Prohibition urged on import of wild bird plumage
London on April 18 the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds moved for a total ban on importing wild birds plumage and shine. It asked the government to prohibit all such imports except ostrich feathers and eider down as an indefensible luxury.
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London
Royal Society For the Protection of
Gold reflector headlights promise fog light penetration
Automobile headlight reflectors made of gold rolled on copper bases are said to resist heat dampness and salt air and to provide light with strong penetration in fog according to the report.
Citrolax advertised by Mann Drug Co
Citrolax praised as best for constipation lazy liver and sluggish bowels. Claims relief for stomach ache headache and a thorough flush with no pain or nausea. Says it keeps the system cleansed sweet and wholesome. Ask for Citrolax. Mann Drug Co. ad.
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Mann Drug Co. Adv
Attachment Displays Song Lyrics On Paper Reel
A new invention lets singers use phonographs with a paper reel that shows the words of songs as the record plays, enabling performers to follow along without separate sheets. This device attaches to the phonograph and scrolls lyrics in sync with the music.
Information for Women Kidney and bladder health ad
An advertisement urges women to care for health noting housework strains kidneys and bladder. It promotes Foley Kidney Pills to restore healthy kidney and bladder function and mentions Mann Drug Co as the advertiser.
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Foley Kidney
Mann Drug Co. Adv
Easter Excursion to Washington by Southern Railway
The Southern Railway offers a low fare Easter excursion from North Carolina to Washington starting April 20 1916 returning April 24. Trips include Pullman sleeping cars and first class day coaches with varied departure points and fares from 6:45 pm to 9:45 pm and a top fare of 20. Tickets valid returning on special trains while a four day window allows side trips to Baltimore Philadelphia and New York. For details contact H DeButts Charlotte NC travel agents or D P A.
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Southern Railway
North Carolina
Washington
D. C
Charlotte
Gastonia
Concord
Albemarle
Salisbury
Morganton
Hickory
Newton
Statesville
Mooresville
Davidson
Winston-Salem
Mount Airy
N. Wilkesboro
Elkin
Lexington
Thomasville
High Point
Greensboro
Siler City
Reidsville
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
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Revenue Department
Mr. Bouldin
National League
Ford
High Point Motor
N.C. Public Service Co
North State
Bell
Sweden
Ucation Association
Sargenc
Cambridge, Mass
Wey
Asheboro
Aasheboro
Asnevero
Southern League
Sory
Information For Women
Washington, D. C
H. DeButts
Charlotte, N. C
Weather Man
Arctic
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