Germany Seeks Way To Satisfy U S On Submarine War
Confidential dispatches from Ambassador Gerard in Berlin indicate Germany will cede ground to the United States to end the present submarine warfare method. Officials voice cautious optimism for an amicable settlement while avoiding a domestic confrontation with hardliners. The Berlin Foreign Office signals broad intent to preserve U S relations.
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Norway Socialist bill calls for complete disarmament
Christiana April 24 reports a bill introduced by Norway’s Socialist faction to abandon the army and navy and to replace treaties with arbitration pacts. The party seeks new terms with foreign nations, arguing disarmament should proceed whether or not other states disarm. With only one third support, passage this session is unlikely.
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Christiana
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Norwegian Socialist Party
Annual Easter Egg Rolling At White House
Washington April 24 The annual Easter egg rolling on the White House grounds drew thousands of children despite chilly weather. The event, eagerly anticipated by Washington youngsters, featured eager youngsters and festive activity throughout the day.
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White House
Associated Press
Washington
Plea for Peace Delivered By Superintendent Haynes
Superintendent Thornwell Haynes urged in a Wesley Memorial Baraca class that America avoid war. He suggested the President has not yet exhausted all resources to avert conflict and quoted biblical and political references to warn against rushing into war.
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A Garden City Proposed in Belgium After War
Wealthy men from several nations back a plan to build a garden city in Belgium at war’s end. The project would honor Belgium’s valor and help replace towns destroyed in the conflict.
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London
Belgium
Illness Sweeps Trinity Area As Doctor H. Frazier Aides
Dr. Cicero Frazier, father of Dr. A. H. Frazier, lies gravely ill at his home near Trinity. Dr. A. E. Frazier remains at his bedside throughout the crisis.
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Verdun Quiet Delays Spur French Advances Near Meuse
In the Verdun area a lull persists with both sides' infantry inactive. French troops nibble at German lines west of the Meuse and press a hard grenade attack near the Cautrettes woods. A heavy bombardment signals renewed fighting near Dead Man's Hill.
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County Democrats Hold Convention and Name Delegates
Guilford Democrats met Saturday in a county convention to nominate precinct committeemen and select delegates for the state gathering in Raleigh on April 27. Cameron Morrison’s speech energized attendees while urging a strong turnout to support Woodrow Wilson and warning against Negro domination. Delegates named include Farris, Brooks, Ooettinger, Joyner, Dal ton, Patterson, Brockett, Cooke, Hines, Seales, Stedman, King, Sechrest, Broadhurst, Jones, Murphy, Wilson, Whitsett, Berrman, Brandt, Wright, Bowman, Lyon, Barber, Gold, Morehead, and alternates Tate, Hoyle, Mebane, Peacock, Ferguson, Boren.
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J. W. Patterson
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Charles A. Hines
A. M. Seales
Charles M. Stedman
R. R. King
J. N. Sechrest
KE. D. Broadhurst
W. C. Jones
T. J. Murphy
John N. Wilson
W. T. Whitsett
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L. J. Brandt
CC. G. Wright
W. A. Bowman
Arthur Lyon
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Easter court deals with smallpox cases and light sentences
Five adults faced smallpox cases in the municipal court amid a busy docket after Easter. Judge Dalton urged leniency, noting the court aims to lift defendants while upholding public justice. Automobiles without licenses, drink, and concealed weapon charges filled the rest of the day.
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Carl James
Walter Coltrane
W. R. Bowman
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Precautions Against Typhus in Army Camps
Army medical corps at Columbus New Mexico base and field units impose typhus typhoid safeguards. Recruits from Columbus Ohio barracks to receive typhoid serum before interior service. Of ten thousand men in the field only 225 invalided for illness or injury. two hospital wards erected.
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Army Medical Corps
Ohio
Investigation Into Fire At Southern Railway Headquarters
Washington reports an investigation is under way to determine the origin of a blaze that gutted the general office building of the Southern Railway company in the business district last night. The fire destroyed valuable records and caused damage estimated between 100000 and 150000 dollars.
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Washington
Southern Railway Company
Daughtridge Club Formation Meet at Lincoln Hall
An informal smoker and meeting are planned for this evening at 8 o'clock in Lincoln Hall on South Main Street to organize a Daughtridge club. All men are invited to attend.
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Villa Slightly Wounded Reported Moving Into Mountains
Francisco Villa, slightly wounded but not incapacitated, is believed to have moved into the Sierra Madre northwest of Parral. General Funston received the report via a trusted source as American forces withdraw from the northwest to avoid a crisis during diplomatic talks.
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McCombs Declines Leadership of Democratic Party
W F Mc Combs, chairman of the Democratic national committee, informed President Wilson that he cannot continue in his post after the national convention and cannot direct Wilsons reelection campaign.
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Associated Press
Washington
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Wilson
Denver eyes return to mayoral government
Denver voters facing a May 9 special election to decide a return to the mayoral form after two years under a commission system. Three petitions drive the shift, led by the Charter league promising a businesslike city manager and annual savings. possible candidates include former Mayor Robert W. Speer and W. W. Booth.
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Ford Still Leads In the Nebraska Primary
Returns from Tuesday's primary show Henry Ford ahead of Senator Cummings by 97 votes with 60 counties complete and 75 scattering precincts reported. Delegates from the second congressional district will back Juste Hughes, while ten other delegates reportedly favor Hughes.
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Mortality of Horses Decreases in England War Camps
An official statement says horse deaths in English training camps now run 2 percent higher than peacetime army horses. About 8,000 horses have died since the war began, with nearly all imports since the outbreak coming from the United States and Canada.
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England
United States
Canada
General Carranza seeks quick reply on recalling troops
Washington official sources report General Carranza asked for an early answer to the April 12 note proposing recall of American troops from Mexico. State Department officials declined to discuss the matter, even as the Mexican ambassador sought an interview with Secretary Lansing.
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Lansing
State Department
Rev A D Wolfinger Starts Services Here This Week
Dr A D Wolfinger D D pastor of the First Reformed Church Greensboro arrives this evening to preach during the week at the First Reformed Church evangelistic services. He has led Trinity Church Dayton and Bethany Tabernacle Philadelphia and recently served as financial secretary of Ursinus College and Central Theological Seminary. The North Carolina Reformed Church gains a strong preacher and High Point’s First Church shares in the benefit. Services begin tonight at 7 45.
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Mongolia Becomes Major Source of World Licorice
Kaleam Mongolia April 24 Mongolian licorice roots will likely supply most of the world during the European war and beyond as agents visit Mongolian regions to contract large quantities. Licorice freely grows on the plains but has not been exported in bulk. Turkish product was cheaper. Much root will be shipped to the United States where it will be boiled and processed domestically amid high duties on finished licorice paste.
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Virginia League season opens with games across cities
Newport News and Rocky Mount play at Rocky Mount while Norfolk and Portsmouth clash at Portsmouth and Hopewell and Petersburg meet at Petersburg. The 11th season adopts a two half format with July 1 and September 9 cutoffs. Hopewell joins the circuit and Petersburg returns after forfeiting in 1915.
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Rocky Mount
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Portsmouth
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Petersburg
Weather: Mostly clear tonight and Tuesday
Forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with light variable winds.
Republicans Hold County Convention in High Point
The Guilford county Republican convention in Greensboro endorsed a ticket: W. P. Raga for House, Walter Royal for Treasurer, E. C. Spencer for Commissioner, with Grissom as candidate for Congress. Sam E. Marshall withdrew, leaving Grissom as sole GOP candidate against Major Stedman.
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Hostile Aeroplane Passes Dover. Attacked by British Guns
London reports a hostile aeroplane flew over Dover this morning and was engaged by British guns. The aircraft offered no resistance and released two bombs before retreating.
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