English Coast Town Bombarded By German Vessels
An English seaside town suffered a bombardment resulting in four civilian deaths. Attacking ships were pursued by British forces as reported from wartime dispatches.
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25 Apr 1916
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High Point Enterprise in High Point, North Carolina
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1916
Page
1
German Warships Shell English Coast and Verdun Battles
German battle cruisers appeared off Lowestoft, firing on the coast. two British light cruisers and a destroyer were hit, with minor material damage and several casualties. Historic raids on Scarborough, Whitby and Hartlepool are recalled, while French and Russian fronts report heavy fighting and relocations around Verdun and Marseille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ondon
Lowestoft
Hague
Scarborough
Whitby
Hartlepool
Blnecher
Lion
Yarmouth
Hot campaign heats up in Guilford county race
The Brockett Dalton contest for state office intensifies as Brockett launches a six week speaking tour across Guilford county starting Wednesday night at Robertson's store and continuing with stops in Ellington's. The county convention reshapes precinct committees boosting Brockett supporters while Republicans chuckle at Democrat tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockett
Carter Dalton
Guilford County
High Point
Obregon Massing Thousands Near Conference Site
AP dispatch from San Antonio reports General Obregon mobilizing about 40,000 troops near the border as General Funston and General Scott join the conference with Carranza’s minister of war. Officials say El Paso or Juarez hosts the talks while forces concentrate at Casas Grandes, Namiquipa, Torreon, and Sonora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Funston
War Department
Scott
Obre
Con
el Paso
Juarez
Comue
Mexico
Oregon
Pershine
Casas Crandes
Namiquipa
Torreon
Sonora
Chihuahua
Obregon
A W McAllister to Address Training School Tonight
Greensboro speaker A W McAllister will address the Sunday school training school at the remodeled auditorium at 8 o clock. The event invites all attendees and promises an able message for Sunday school workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. McAllister
Greensboro
McAllister
Daughtridge Club Formed At Lincoln Hall
Bruce Carraway spoke for F E L Daughtridge to about 40 Democrats in Lincoln hall. He outlined progressive ideas including closer schools to homes, seed crops on state farms, and state manufacturing growth such as five million pairs of shoes annually. A Daughtridge club of about 30 members was organized with Eugene Parrish as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Hall
Bruce Carraway
Daughtridge
F E. L. Daughtridge
North Carolina
Carraway
Daughtridge Club
Eugene Parrish
Weather Forecast Fair Tonight and Wednesday
Fair conditions continue with moderate west winds through tonight and into Wednesday. No precipitation is expected and temperatures should remain mild. The outlook calls for continued pleasant weather with light to moderate winds.
Grave disturbance erupts in Dublin claims casualties
In Dublin the disturbance escalated on Monday as troops moved in to restore order. Augustine Barrell told the House that 12 people were killed before quelling the unrest and rebels held several city districts while four to five soldiers were reported dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Augustine Barrell
House of Commons
Dudlin
Mr. Barrell
Dublin
Casement Goes to Trial Amid Irish Tensions
London announces Sir Roger Casement will face trial in London after an alleged German linked attempt to land arms in Ireland. A German auxiliary ship was sunk with prisoners, while Irish unrest and a train wreck attempt near Dublin are reported. Washington notes 25000 telegrams flood Illinois Senators urging no war with Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Roger Casement
Ireland
Sir Roger
London
Dublin
Roger
Berlin
Indian Rupee Made Legal Tender in Egypt
Cairo report states the Indian rupee has been declared legal tender in Merpt and is circulating in large quantities. Egypt faced coin shortages due to troop influx and lost English consignments, prompting temporary use of Indian rupees until new Egyptian coinage can be minted and shipped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Egypt
Merpt
England
No Decision In Automobile License Cases Announced
Judge Dalton reserves his decision in five automobile cases tried Monday morning against H S Ragan J L Welborn A G Lamonds R A Hampton and H A White charged with running machines without a license. The judge doubts if they violated the law if they applied for a license before the license was received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
H. S. Ragan
J. L. Welborn
A. G. Lamonds
R. A. Hampton
H. A. White
Memorial Tablet to Bagehot Unveiled in Langport
Viscount Bryce former ambassador to the United States unveiled a memorial tablet to Walter Bagehot over the doorway of the economist's Langport birthplace. He praised Bagehot saying he is highly valued in the United States as the founder of a new era in political economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Viscount Bryce
United States
Walter Bagehot
Langport
AP Annual Meeting Opens With Expo on Newspaper Machinery
Newspaper publishers and editors from across the country attend the Associated Press and American Newspaper Publishers Association sessions in New York. Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia University to speak at a luncheon. An AP banquet is scheduled for Thursday night amid exhibits highlighting efficiency in newspaper production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Associated Press Today
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Zeppelins Bomb London Raid Reported
London reports seventy bombs dropped during last night's Zeppelin raid. Four or five Zeppelins took part. one man was injured, according to the official press bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Associated Press
German Labor Leaders Move to Prevent Diplomatic Rupture
Washington awaits Ambassador Gerard's report after talks with Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg in Berlin on the submarine dispute. Labor leaders and socialists oppose severing relations and indicate Germany may concede, though extent unknown. The lengthy conference is seen as a hopeful sign if concessions would satisfy the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
America
United States
Federal League Stars Show Up Well In Big Leagues
The first week of play shows Federal League hitters repeating strong form in the majors. Hal Chase hits .455 in NL with Cincinnati after a .284 Fed mark last year, Benny Kauff and Rariden at .322, Magee at .286 with the Yankees, and Home Run Baker at .385 after his comeback. Joe Gedeon shines at .400 in his initial Yankee showing, as New York’s early stats reveal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hal Chase
Cincinnati
Kenetehy
Boston
Rariden
Benny Kauff
Lee Magee
Brookfeds
New York Americans
Magee
Baker
Philadelphia Athletics
Connie Mack
Joe Gedeon
Federals
Salt Lake Club
Yankees
Dr. Gilbert T. Rowe to Speak at Albemarle Commencement
Dr Gilbert T Rowe will tonight deliver the commencement address at Albemarle Public School exercises. He once served as pastor in Albemarle and there he met his wife, and many old friends urged him to speak this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert T. Rowe
Albemarle
Rowe
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