Obregon Juarez Aims For Talks With Scott And Funston
General Obregon arrives in Juarez as discussions begin with General Scott over the American punitive expedition into Mexico. Generals Scott and Funston expected tonight to confer on northern Chihuahua policing and withdrawal of Villa fighters after a derailment injuring members of Obregon’s staff. Carranza forces, numbering about 40,000, would back the effort to stabilize the region.
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Sonora
British battleship Russell sunk by mine in war action
The British battleship Russell was sunk by a mine off the Mediterranean. Admiral Fremantle and 24 officers with 676 men were saved, about 124 missing. The vessel, laid down 1899, completed 1903, measured 405 feet, displacement 14,000 tons, and carried multiple heavy guns. The sinking marks the eleventh battleship lost by Britain in the war.
Carranza Troops Return to Field as Vacillation Arouses Local Sentiment
Field headquarters reports Carranza forces withdrawn earlier returned today to southern positions near Guerrero. The movement aims to block any united Carranza Villa front against American troops. Local agitation grows as Colonel Dodd notes strong public sentiment against the Americans.
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More Troops to Pershing Reinforce Border Cavalry
Columbus New Mexico April 28 Approximately half of the local garrison of soldiers received orders to move today Most are cavalry and they will likely cross the border to reinforce General Pershing late this afternoon The report notes the movement as a reinforcement action tied to ongoing border operations closing with the expected arrival time.
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30 000 workers face possible cloak and suit factory lockout
In New York 30,000 workers in 409 shops controlled by the Cloak Suit and Skirt Manufacturers Protective association face a lockout. Some shops will act tonight, others tomorrow, with a threatened strike by union leaders. If enacted, about 65,000 garment workers could lose work, tied to a closed versus open shop dispute.
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New York
Cloak, Suit and Skirt Manufacturers’ Protective Association
International Ladies’ Garment Workers Union
Cloak Makers Union
Australia Struggles to Transport Wheat Exports
London reports the Australian government and shipowners contend with a wheat export surplus of 3.5 million tons, of which only 0.5 million has reached Europe. Reaching the rest would demand about 700 voyages amid a ship shortage, with Australia's 12,000 mile distance posing a larger hurdle than Canada. Farmers expanded wheat acreage by about 50 percent despite higher costs.
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Europe
Canada
British steamer Industry sunk by a German submarine
London reports the British steamship Industry was sunk in the Atlantic by an enemy submarine. The crew was left in open boats 120 miles from land and were rescued by the American liner Finland. The Industry was unarmed and bound for a United States port.
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London
Industry
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Finland
Atlantic
United States
Washington Dispatch on German Submarine Policy and Ambassador Gerard Visit
Berlin notes indicate Germany may propose immediate abandonment of submarine warfare. President Wilson’s position and Gerard’s meeting with Emperor William are debated in official quarters. Also covered are Sunday school plans and a conference program with discussions on expanding church activities and missions.
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Site Selected for Ellen Wilson Home in Washington
Directors choose a square seven blocks from the Capitol on South Capital Street for the Ellen Wilson Home. Plans call for 140 dwellings to honor the late Mrs Woodrow Wilson, designed to meet high living standards and rented to unskilled Black laborers at a low rate.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ellen Wilson
Vagiob
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Woodrow Wilson
No Activity Reported Around Verdun Front
The French official statement notes no notable action in Verdun for days. Only intermittent bombardment near Avecourt and Esnes west of the Meuse. German efforts shift to the British line in northern France and Belgium amid signs of possible offensives.
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London
Russians in France Arrive at Marseilles with Honors
A Marseilles dispatch reports another contingent of Russian troops arriving in the city. They disembarked immediately and were greeted with the same military and civil honors as earlier detachments, and publicly cheered by spectators.
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France
German planes bomb Russian battleship Slava
Official admiralty report states three German aeroplanes dropped 31 bombs on the Russian battleship Slava yesterday. Several bombs are said to have exploded and fire was clearly observed on the vessel.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Admiralty
Admiral von Cappelle to Confer with Emperor
Berlin April 28 Admiral von Cappelle the naval officer who succeeded von Tirpitz last month left Berlin on Wednesday to confer with Emperor William at army headquarters.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Admiral von Cappelle
von Tirpitz
Emperor William
British Cavalry Squadrons Annihilated Near Suez
Turkish war department report released April 27 states four British cavalry squadrons and about 800 men were annihilated in the April 23 battle near Quatia, 25 miles east of the Suez Canal.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Quatia
Suez Canal
Turkish War Department
British Guard Vessel Sunk by German Navy
Berlin dispatch reports the admiralty said German naval forces sank a large British guard vessel on the night of April 26-27 near Dobber Bank and captured a fishing steamer as a prize.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Lomdon
Admiralty
Dobber Bank
Cabinet meets with no definite developments reported
Washington April 28 cabinet members met with little to discuss the German or Mexican situations. Secretary Baker expected no definite Mexican news until after tomorrow's conference between Generals Scott Funston and Obregon.
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Washington
Baker
Scott
Funston
Obregon
German Submarine Sunk Off East Coast
A German submarine was sunk off the east coast yesterday. Eighteen crew members were captured.
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Associated Press
London
Zeppelin Raid News Linked to Woman’s Illness
In London an inquest heard that a Zeppelin raid mood lowered vitality and caused severe colds. A physician testified people felt impending disaster during raids, worrying about others and their own fate.
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London
Widow Sues for 750000 Over Lusitania Death
Mrs May Davies Hopkins of Louisville Ky files in federal court for 750000 against Cunard Steamship Co over the death of her husband A L Hopkins president of Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co aboard the Lusitania torpedoed by a German submarine.
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Cunard Steamship Company
May Davies Hopkins
Louisville
A. L. Hopkins
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company
Parable of the Five Talents Highlighted at District Conference
The district Methodist conference opened with Dr. J H Weaver and Rev Z E Earnhardt delivering sermons focused on living a Christian life. Rev J H Bennett of Centenary church Greensboro spoke on the parable of the talents and urged using money influence and intellect for God’s Kingdom. Dr. Gilbert T Rowe discussed tests of spiritual life as sessions continued, with debates on whether churches are more spiritual now.
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High Point Delegation Dominates Fifth District Convention
High Point voters showed strength at the Democratic state convention with Thomas J. Gold named district elector and W. C. Jones elected to the congressional committee. Charles A. Hines of Greensboro was chosen Guilford’s rep on the state executive committee. Delegates from High Point included J. L. Sechrest, J. J. Farriss, Carter Dalton, T. J. Gold, and W. C. Jones.
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Durham County Farmer Ends Life After Second Attempt
Durham, April 28. J. L. Wilson a 65 year old Durham county farmer shot himself at sunrise in his barn, the second self inflicted death attempt in a month. His family earlier found him in an apple tree with a rope and beebum device, and physicians say he was mentally unbalanced.
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Durham
J. L. Wilson
Durham County
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Secon
Head Injury Case Leads to Six Months on the Roads
Archie Morrison, a 17 or 18 year old, was sentenced by Judge Dalton to six months on the roads for assaulting a smaller boy with a two by four. The defender claimed the attack was accidental as the boy's head allegedly got in the way, while his mother was said to have smallpox. Smallpox cases appeared in recorder's court amid no quarantine laws.
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Recorder’s Court
The Weather Fair Tonight and Saturday
Fair tonight and Saturday with moderate northerly winds.
Charred body of Mitchell found in Winston hotel ruins
A charred body believed to be Lewis FE Mitchell was found by workers among the Neil hotel ruins in Winston. The 54 year old printer had recently moved from High Point to take a job and will be buried in Winston. survivors include a widow two children and stepson.
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Farmer fined for repair in fire limits
Robert Beneimi was fined 100 dollars in the recorder's court for repairing a wooden barn within the fire district behind the express office between High and Commerce streets. He admitted doing the work but claimed ignorance of the law.
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Recorder’s Court
Heavy Snowfall Suppresses in Massachusetts and Rhode Island
Snow fell over eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island today marking the latest date for a measurable fall in 27 years. From early morning large flakes drifted, with an estimated two meters of snow. it melted quickly and caused little disruption.
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Rhode Island
South Africa's Tobacco Crop Shrinks This Year
South Africa's tobacco crop is estimated to be 17 percent lower than last year, per consular reports to the department of commerce. At least one third of tobacco consumed in the country will need to be imported.
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Associated Press
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South Africa
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