American Troop Movements Across Border Heighten Tensions
Reports from Washington and El Paso describe U S officials awaiting Germany's reply to the note on naval hostilities while troops move from border points to Columbus New Mexico to reinforce General Pershing. Mexican and military leaders address Villa pursuit and border defense as Scott and Funston prepare for a briefing in San Antonio.
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Garcia
Washington
Villa
Eagle Pass
Columbus
Border Patrol
General Pershing
Sixth Cavalry
Harlingen
Doorkeeper foiled by Dr Mary Walker visit in Washington
Squire N L Elder of Trinity, on a Hopewell visit with four sons, recalls his doorkeeping in Washington during President Wilson's submarine message beamed to Congress. He notes Washington crowding the door, Mary Walker’s attempted entry in male attire, and the strong impression of Wilson's address on war prospects with Germany and Mexico.
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Squire N. L. Elder
Trinity
Washington
Hopewell
Squire Elder
Wilson
Congress
Jadk of Representatives
Eider
Wiison
Elder
Mary Walker
French Press Reacts to Wilson Address as Stern Indictment
Paris newspapers hail President Wilson’s Congress speech as a strong condemnation of German actions. The Petit Parisien headlines claim the speech exposes German duplicity and barbarity, elevating it above other news like the British cabinet crisis and Russian troop movements to Marseille.
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Paris
Wilson
Congress
Petit Parisien
Germany
France
Marseilles
German Chancellor Heads to Headquarters Over Easter
The Geneva correspondent reports the German chancellor will spend the Easter holidays at the general staff headquarters after leaving Berlin Wednesday night. He travels to the command center to consult with senior officers during the holiday period.
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Paris
Geneva
Havas
Berlin
Fire Damage Update at Hampton House on Virginia Avenue
Inspectors estimate Tuesday night kitchen fire did about 500 dollars damage, higher than initial 100 dollars. Two rooms and furnishings in both rooms were badly damaged or a total loss.
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R. A. Hampton
Virginia Avenue
Brandeis Nomination Faces Prolonged Judiciary Hearing
The senate judiciary committee discussed Louis D. Brandeis for two hours but did not vote. Further consideration is scheduled for Monday in Washington.
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Brandeis
Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Louis D. Brandeis
Japanese Ambassador Confers With President Wilson
Washington April 21 Japanese ambassador met with President Wilson to discuss the pending immigration bill and the gentlemen's agreement restricting Japanese laborers. A state department memorandum outlines representations from a year ago and new points. Officials expect Senate and House agreement to avoid a clash with no real difference anticipated.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
State Department
Senate
House
Stubborn Infantry Battle Rages on Verdun Front
Berlin reports a stubborn infantry battle continues on the Verdun front, according to a war office announcement relayed via London. The clash involves heavy fighting with no immediate resolution announced.
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Verdun
Associated Press
Berlin
London
War Office
Verdun Front
Emma Carpenter to Visit Mrs Bencini for Dance
Miss Emma Carpenter, substitute teacher at Thomasville graded school, is due tonight to visit Mrs. Robert Bencini and will stay until Tuesday for the dance Monday night.
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Emma Carpenter
Thomasville
Robert Bencini
More Indictments of German Sympathizers Expected
The Justice Department plans more indictments against German sympathizers after Horst von der Goltz, described as an alleged German detective, revealed broader activities. His statements widen the field of possible investigations, delaying New York cases tied to von der Goltz associates and Welland canal sabotage.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Justice
Horst von der Goltz
von der Goltz
Department
United States
New York
Welland Canal
Wreck Near Elkin Injures Five in Commencement Trip
Miss Lucy Hinshaw sustained serious injuries and Charles Purdue suffered a broken leg in an automobile wreck near Elkin early today. The five person party was en route from Yadkinville to Mt. Airy for a school commencement.
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Winston-Salem
Lucy Hinshaw
Charles Purdue
Elkin
Yadkinville
Mt. Airy
Miss Leona Muse Returns Home From Greensboro College
Miss Leona Muse comes home today from Greensboro College for Women to spend Easter with her parents Mr. and Mrs. C C Muse. Miss Ruby Alley of Greensboro College will spend Sunday with Miss Muse.
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Leona Muse
Greensboro College For Women
C. C. Muse
Ruby Alley
Greensboro College
Miss Muse
Bluejackets Ordered to Overhaul Warships at Charlestown Yard
Seven thousand bluejackets at the Charlestown navy yard were put to work to overhaul ships to readiness in about 15 days. Half recalled from furloughs, they replace scarce civilian mechanics to repair six battleships, 19 destroyers, three scouts, one submarine and other auxiliaries.
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Associated Press
Boston
Charlestown Navy Yard
Manufacturers Club Meeting Tonight Nears Stock Purchase
The Manufacturers' club reports 150 subscribers secured for 300 shares and plans to purchase the Bencini home. A stockholders meeting is set for Friday at 8 o'clock to adopt a constitution finalize corporation papers and establish new quarters within 30 to 60 days.
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Manufacturers’ Club
Loc¢lock
Bencini
Gilliam
Dobbs
Russia closes White Sea ports to general traffic
The Russian government broadened its decree closing Archangel port to all cargoes not for government use to include all White Sea and Arctic ports. No official reason was given. Maritime circles suggest troop movements to France may be a factor and the Washington embassy will indicate permissible ships to Russia.
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Associated Press
New York
Archangel
White Sea
Arctic
Russia
France
Washington
Methodist Church rejects plan for negro bishops
The Methodist Episcopal Church rejected a proposal for negro bishops. Resolutions passed by conferences 4 921 to 4 451, 68 percent short of the two thirds required. Announcement was made by Dr J C Hint ly secretary of the general conference.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. C. Hingely
General Conference
Dr Ellis Wentworth Found Dead on Train
A passenger believed to be Dr Ellis Wentworth of Warren Pennsylvania and St Petersburg Florida was found dead in a berth aboard a northbound Seaboard Air Line train at Hamlet. A mileage book bearing his address was found among his belongings. Physicians ruled death from natural causes.
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Associated Press
Ellis Wenworth
Warren
St. Petersburg
Fla
Seaboard Air Line
Wentworth
Quaker Oats Not Against Sherman Act
Chicago April 21 judges of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Quaker Oats company is not operating in violation of the Sherman act. The decision followed two days of argument after testimony taken in cities nationwide since the suit began in June 1913.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Quaker Oats Company
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Weather Brief: Showers Thunderstorms This Afternoon
The forecast calls for showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight. Saturday will be fair with fresh to strong southwest winds.
Bryan Says It Would Be Crime To Go To War
Former Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan arrived in Washington after noon to aid in preventing conflict between the United States and Germany. He met with prominent Democrats and urged that Germany accept U S positions or delay any diplomatic break, warning that war would be unthinkable and harmful to the nation.
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Bryan
United States
Nings Bryan
Washington
Germany
New Orleans
Gome
Mr. Bryan
Joseph Fels
Phidelphia
America
Methodist District Conference to Meet Next Wednesday in High Point
The Methodist district conference will meet at South Main Street church in High Point starting Wednesday night April 26 and run through Saturday. Dr. J. H. Weaver of Greensboro and Dr. W. Byrd of Greensboro will preach. A revival series begins with Rev. H. H. Robbins leading services morning and night with visiting preachers.
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District Methodist
Lape
High Point
South Main Street
J. H. Weaver
Greensboro
H. H. Robbins
Weaver
W. Byrd
Robbins
Norwegian Steamer Sunk by Floating Mine Off Lisbon
The Norwegian steamer Terjerken was sunk April 18 off Lisbon harbor after striking a floating mine. All aboard were saved, including two Americans, per the American consul at Lisbon.
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Associated Press
Washington
Lisbon
Terjerken
Lisbon Harbor
Two Deeds Filed in High Point Office
Yesterday two deeds appeared in the High Point register's office. M Farrow and Essie Farrow transferred lot 9 in the E H C Fields subdivision to W W Bullock. Bescom Hoskins and wife sold lot 59 in Park Way, High Point, to Mrs Bery A Beach for 800 dollars.
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High Point
Register
M. Farrow
Essie Farrow
W. W. Bullock
E. H. C. Fields
City of
Bescom Hoskins
French Continue Attacks Across Meuse in Verdun Region
French forces press operations on both banks of the Meuse in Verdun region capturing trenches and taking 450 prisoners with four officers. A German counterattack in Haudemont woods yields gains for the attackers. A neutral Dutch vessel, Lodewijk van Nassau, sinks after six minutes at sea with five crew lost.
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Associated Press
Meuse
Verdum
Dead Man’s Hill
Paris
Haudemont Woods
Lodewijk van Nassan
Rotterdam
Welch Memorial Church Members Share Generous Donation
A group of 70 to 86 members and friends of Welch Memorial Church visited Rev A D Shelton and his wife at the parsonage last night. They brought abundant food and left gifts valued at about $40 for the pastor's household.
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Welch Memorial Church
Joe
Rev
A. D. Shelton
Mr. Shelton
Jim
Mrs. Shelton
Ford leads in Nebraska primary as Bryan trails
Late returns from the Nebraska primary show Henry Ford ahead of all Republican candidates for the nomination while William Jennings Bryan loses ground among the four at large Democratic delegates. The report notes Ford’s rising margin as precincts continue to report, with Bryan's position weakened by the ongoing results.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
W. J. Bryan
Henry Ford
Good Friday Service at Lutheran Church Tonight
A service commemorating the crucifixion will be held tonight at 7.20 o'clock at the Lutheran church. The public is cordially invited to attend.
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