High Point Calls Letter Writing Week to Boost City
Mayor Pickett proclaims May 1 through May 8 as Letter Writing Week urging every citizen to write at least five letters promoting High Point. The campaign, led by the Commercial Club industrial department, enlists schools, clubs, theaters, railroads, and merchants to publicize manufacturing and civic growth. A central mailbox at the Elwood hotel corner will collect letters for forwarding by post.
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Industrial Department
The
Commercial Club
High Point
United States
W. P. Vickett
Woman’s Club
Merchants’ Association
Elwood Hotel
South Main Street
J. J. Farriss
Pickett
W. P. Pickett
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Call Meeting Of Manufacturers In High Point
An important called meeting of the manufacturers and business men of High Point is set for tomorrow Saturday at 5 o'clock. The event, hosted by the Commercial club on South Main street, requires every manufacturer or business man to attend or be represented due to matters of significant interest. The call comes via the Industrial Department of the Commercial club through The Enterprise and details remain confidential for now.
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High Point
Commercial Club
South Main Street
Industriart Department
Lookout Dam Death Near Hickory Sparks Shootout
D S Mc Corkle was shot and killed at Lookout dam after a dispute over construction with L Nichols a sub-superintendent. Nichols fired back wounding Mc Corkle who died instantly. Nichols was wounded and taken to a Hickory hospital. Lookout lies about 18 miles from Hickory where a large electric power dam is under construction.
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Enterprise
Hickory
N. C
D. S. McCorkle
Lookout
L. B. Nichols
Hickry
Nichols
McCorkle
Citizens urged to plant gardens on city vacant lots
City real estate dealers report many vacant lots available for free garden use. A committee led by A. E. Tate and others seeks owners willing to lend land and asks residents to start vegetables, with crops already under way on several plots.
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A. E. Tate
FE. Mendenhall
Clara I. Cox
Bessie Hackney
Two Croatan Indians Seek Army Enlistment in Raleigh
Two Croatan Indians from Robeson county Charles O Butler and Nathaniel P D Pierson both NC Agricultural and Engineering College students seek enlistment in the regular army. They desire the aviation section and aim for commissions after one year. Nine white men and two negroes have applied at Raleigh since yesterday with many more awaiting exam. Eleven recruits left Gastonia yesterday for Fort Screven Ga.
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Enterprise
Raleigh
Robeson County
Charles O. Butler
Nathaniel PD
Pierson
North Carolina
Agricultural and Engineering College
Gastonia
Fort Screven
New Bishop Chosen for Atlanta Diocese
Macon April 20 The Rev. Robert B. Coupland of New Orleans was elected bishop of the Atlanta diocese to succeed the late Bishop C K Nelson on the first ballot at the Episcopal convention.
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Macon
Robert 8. Coupland
New Orleans
Atlanta
C. K. Nelson
Frontline Scout Actions Reported Across All Fronts
Petrograd reports widespread scouting and rifle firing on all fronts in today's war office statement. The brief notes continued activity across military theaters with no specific engagements detailed.
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Petrograd
War Office
Thomasville Wins Limited Bell Toll Service Agreement
Southern Bell and Thomasville Telephone enter a qualified toll service deal to connect Thomasville subscribers with Bell system points within 50 miles and beyond. The arrangement limits direct Bell connections to nearby points and retains Bell pay station in Thomasville.
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Southern Bell
Thomasville Telephone
Thomasville Telephone Company
Thomasville
Southern Bell Company
Thomasville Company
Bell
North Carolina
United States
Bell Company
North
South Carolina
Bell System
Speir
Greensboro
Salisbury
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Senate and House Back War Loan Bill Agreement
Washington reports Senate and House conferees agreed on the seven billion dollar war loan measure virtually as passed by the Senate. The Ways and Means Committee began exploring new revenue sources to finance the war, with several days needed for definite conclusions and both sides aiming for a nonpartisan bill quickly.
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Washington
Senate
House
Ways and Means
Madam Bernhardt Improves in New York Health Update
The condition of famed actress Sarah Bernhardt improved today in New York as her health shows signs of recovery after a period of illness.
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Madam Bernhardt
New York
Sarah Bernhardt
French Advance Presses German Front Across Aisne and Champagne
The Paris dispatch notes steady French pressure on the Aisne and Champagne fronts with Fort Condy captured and Envelopment near Laon drawing near. In Champagne Germans counter attacked but were repelled as French artillery and reserves broke up the assault. Signs of renewed British activity appear on the Arras front with gains reported northwest of St Quentin.
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Paris
Aisne
Champagne
Neville
Soissons Aubrieve
Rheims
Latfaux
Vailly
Chavonne
Fort Condy
Caronne
Soissons
Laon
Laffaux
Conde
Vaucero
Rheims-Laon
Coucy
Loivre
Arras
Lens
Lampons
St. Quentin
London
Villers-Guislain
Camrai
Navy nears full authorized strength by May first
Washington April 20 Navy recruiting shows a daily gain of 1,324 over the past week, adding 1,352 men. The total combatant strength reaches 75,357 with the expectation that 87,000 will be reached by May 1 as stated by Secretary Daniels.
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Washington
Navy
Daniels
Ambassador Elkus Near Death at Constantinople
The Hague report says United States Ambassador Elkus is seriously ill in Constantinople with spotted typhoid. A Berlin dispatch notes a German specialist aiding the embassy physician.
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the Hague
United States
Elkus
Constantinople
Berlin
Americans and British honor momentous U S decision at St Pauls
In London a joint service at St Pauls Cathedral celebrated Americas partnership in the world war. King George and Queen Mary attended as hundreds of Americans and British citizens filled the 4000 seat church. Flags flew from Westminster and government buildings as the American flag was displayed atop Parliament.
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London
America
St. Pauul’s
Westminster
George
Queen Mary
St. Paul's
Canterbury
Wheat Market Concerns Rise as Prices Hit Two-Cent Peak
Wheat classed as number two rose to 2.98 dollars per bushel for spot delivery on the St. Louis market. Local dealers warn flour prices will climb with future shipments as white shorts flour could shift bread quality and supply levels. Government notes advise lower grade flour to extend wheat supplies and stabilize food value.
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St. Louis
Germans Fire On Sailors Leaving Their Ship
A Reuters report from Christiania says the sinking of the Norwegian steamer The Star included German firing on lifeboats as they were lowered. The captain of Blomvaag reports a submarine fired on his boats, killing four men, with cabins looted.
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London
Reuter
Christiania
The
Star
Blomvaag
World needs one national example for peaceful world order
Dr. S N Patten of the University of Pennsylvania outlines a supernational code of peace principles in Philadelphia. He argues for democratic decision by popular vote with home rule protections, freedom of the seas, shared tropical resources, and fair world trade to prevent forceful enforcement and war.
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Philadelphia
S. N. Patten
University of Pennsylvania
American Academy of Political and Social Science
England
Germany
Cuba
Java
Brazil
Dr. Patten
America
League
Africa
Wheat Surges to New Highs on Avid Trading in Chicago
Wheat in Chicago on April 20 raced past prior records as traders buoyed by reports of large September purchases. May and July contracts moved sharply with May climbing to 2.43 and July to 2.11, while September hit 1.89 amid broad price advances and early declines narrowing.
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Chicago
Maccabee Rifles Formation Delayed by Lodge Duties
Guilford tent No 25 postponed the formation of the Maccabee Rifles due to degree work and other lodge matters. About 26 membership applications were received though. A tent member said the company will be organized and drilling start at the next regular meeting.
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Maccabee Rifles
Knights of the Maccabees
Guilford
Home Guards
High Point Emerges as Industrial Giant in 1914 Census
The 1914 census lists 95 High Point plants with total manufactured goods valued at $6,696,001. Since then 10 new plants began operation, likely pushing 1916 totals well above the 1914 figure. The bulletin details totals for all industries and separate data for foundry, furniture, lumber, mirrors, and printing.
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Hgh Point
Bureau of Census
North Carolina
High Point
Limis
St Mary's Church Calls Rector as Sunday Services Emphasize
St Mary's Episcopal church plans two Sunday services and related conferences on a call extended to Rev. Samuel M. Hanff of Wadesboro to become rector. Archdeacon Rev. William H. Hardin will preach at 11 a.m. with Holy Communion, and Mr. Hanff will preach at 8 p.m. with the congregants urged to attend.
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Samuel M. Hanff
Wadesboro
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
William H. Hardin
Charlotte
St. Mary's Church
Hanff
Levey
North Carolina
Ita
Episcopal Church
Hanif
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