Townsend Surrenders at Kut el Amara as Turks Tighten Siege
Major General Charles Townshend, commanding British forces at Kut el Amara since December, surrendered to Turkish forces. He destroyed all guns and ammunition before capitulation, with relief attempts failing as supplies could not reach the besieged garrison.
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Ondon
Charles Townsend
Kut-el-Amara
Townsend
Townshend
London
Tigris
Trigris
England
Persian Gulf
Bagdad
Fire Rages in Dublin as Uprising Spreads
An Associated Press dispatch from London reports parts of Dublin in flames with street fighting and closed shops. Armies bombard houses while rebels reportedly hold off in several districts. casualty lists exceed 100 as suppression efforts continue. details remain limited due to censorship.
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Associated Press
London
Dublin
Belfast
Ireland
Sackville and Cratton
England
Wttle
Stephens Greene
No truth Villa bandits crossed border near Marfa
Captain Fox of the Texas Rangers told the Associated Press there is no truth to reports that 500 Villa bandits crossed the border near Marfa Texas and occupied 20 miles of territory the claim was disproved by officials describing it as unfounded.
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Associated Press
Marfa
Tex
Here
Captain Fox
Texas Rangers
Shippers urged to cooperate with railroads
Washington April 29 Shippers and distributors of early fruit and vegetables in the south are urged by the department of agriculture to cooperate with railroads to prevent a threatened shortage of refrigerator cars for moving their products. The Interstate Commerce Commission has called the railroads' attention to the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
South
Department of Agriculture
Interstate Commerce Commission
Durham Hosiery Mills Buy Valuable Lot on Hamilton Street
R. H. Wheeler and Col. Wescott Roberson sold their lot adjacent to the Durham Hosiery mills on Hamilton street with 100 feet frontage to the hosiery mills for 12500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham Hosiery Mills
R. H. Wheeler
Col. Wescott Roberson
Durham
Hamilton Street
Wheeler Martin Dead Following Paralysis Stroke
Wheeler Martin former United States internal revenue collector under Roosevelt and Taft died at his Williamston home after a stroke of paralysis. He was 55, a longtime Republican figure in the state, and served as collector of internal revenue for five years before 1913. He is survived by a widow, a son and daughter, two brothers and a sister. funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon.
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Associated Press
Williamston
Wheeler Martin
United States
Internal Revenue
Roosevelt
Taft
Nationwide check clearing plan announced by Fed Board
Washington April 29 The Federal Reserve board announced that it will implement June 15 new country wide check clearing and collecting plans. Under the plan the actual expenses of clearing and collection will be charged to member banks proportionate to system use.
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Associated Press
Washington
Federal Reserve Board Today
Waite Trial Planned for May Start
District attorney will begin the trial on May 15 of Dr. Arthur Waite charged with poisoning his father in law John Peck of Grand Rapids Michigan.
Obregon Proposes Recall of U S Troops in Villa Pursuit
El Paso April 29 General Obregon Carranza's war minister with northern commanders calls on Generals Scott and Funston ahead of a conference on Villa pursuit and border security. Obregon proposes de facto government take over the hunt and border protection, with U S troops recalled. Scott and Funston expected to counter with staged disposition of troops in northern Chihuahua until Villa bandits no longer threaten border states.
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Villa
Juarez
EL Paso
Couteres
Cooneral Ooregon
General Obregon
United States
Mexico
Scott
Funsten
Chihuahua
Carranza
District Conference Ends With Notable Success in Greensboro
The Greensboro district conference of the Western North Carolina Methodist Church adjourned after a series of sermons and discussions. Dr. C. W. Byrd led a morning sermon on Christ's mission and a strong revival spirit prevailed. Delegates were named for the annual conference, and licensing actions were taken for two preachers. The meeting praised South Main Street Church for hospitality and planned next year’s venue at Holts Chapel.
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C. W. Byrd
Mission of Christ
Greensboro
Western North Carolina
The
Methodist Church
South Main Street
H. H. Robbins
Myr Robbins
Holtschapel
J. W. Conard
C. H. Ireland
T .J. Finch
P. H. Williamson
J. A. Young
Sam Brown
AV. A. Barber
E. B. Ausley
Barber
East End
High Point
Byrd
Christ
J. H. Bennett
Free Counties
Weaver
H. K. Boyer
Winston
Walter Thompson
W. M. Curtis
Greensboro College For Women
T. J. Jorden
C. E. Steadman
Z. FE. Earnhardt
F. ©. Odell
W A. Lambeth
Reidsville
Thomasville
P Hornbuckle
T. C. Jordan
God
Hell
Mr. Jordan
Mr.Jordan
Delegates and Hostesses for State Woman's Club Federation
Clara Cox lists over 200 delegates and visiting hostesses for the State Federation of Woman's clubs meeting in the city. The schedule includes noon demonstrations by Mrs. W. S. Stone and Mrs. Jane S. McWhinnonis with talks and concurrent afternoon conferences at Wesley Memorial and Friends' churches.
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Ptality Committee
State Federation of Woman's Clubs
W. S. Stone
Jane S. McWhimmnonis
Weseley Memorial
Friends
Two Socialist Parties Move Toward Union
New York April 29 reports a proposal to merge with the Socialist Labor party as a leading issue before the Socialist Labor party national convention. The Socialist party recently nominated its presidential candidate by referendum and authorized dialogue with Socialists regarding a union to heal a 20 year breach.
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Associated Press
New York
Socialist Party
Socialist Labor Party
Latta Recommitted to the State Hospital in Raleigh
C E Latta, an inmate who charged mismanagement at the state hospital for the insane, was recommitted to the institution. The governor said the investgation would continue with a public report set for May 11 and full publicity of findings will be given.
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Associated Press
Raleigh
C. E. Latta
State Hospital For the Insane
Board of Directors
Latta
Craig
Boy Scouts Sign Lyceum Series for High Point
High Point will host a lyceum season again with the Boy Scouts as organizers. A contract with the Hived mont bureau secures a fall and winter program for 1916 starting in October. The Piedmont is expected to present high quality entertainments to the city with Scouts promoting enthusiasm and public access.
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High Point
Boy Scouts
lViedmont Bureau
Piedmont
Lyceum
Toymakers Push Safer Fourth of July Toy Wire Plan
The Toymakers association of America closes its convention in Chicago after adopting a resolution to promote wiring toys for children on the Fourth of July instead of using firecrackers.
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Chicago
Toymakers Association of America
Willard Dyer Returns Home From Hospital Stay
Willard Dyer has returned home after a two week hospital stay and has appeared able to be out on the street.
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Willard Dyer
Williard Dyer
Violent Fighting at Verduns Resumed Across Front
In Verdun France the German offensive resumes with a strong attack near Thiaumont east of the Meuse and massed assault near Avocourt and Hill No 304 west of the river. Thiaumont repulsed with heavy losses. French artillery dispersed German masses. British line sees limited action with mine explosions and air activity. British casualties in April total 1,255 officers and 19,256 men.
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Thiaumont
Paris
Avocourt
France
Belgium
London
Weather outlook coastal region near term
Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday with probable showers along the coast. Northeast and north winds will be moderate.
Olson and Miller Lead Two Major Leagues Batters
Olson of the Brooklyn Nationals tops the National League batting with .545 while Miller of the St Louis Americans leads the American League at .600. Cobb climbs in the American with an improved average to .300 as the season progresses. The leading AL pitchers by earned runs include Klopfer, Leonard, Merkle, Ruth, Meadows, McConnell, Swentlehner, and Tesreau across several clubs.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Olson
Brooklyn Nationals
Miller
St. Louis
Py Cobb
Klopfer
Cleveland
Leonard
Boston
Merkle
New York
Ruth
Meadows
McConnell
Swentlehner
Pittsburgh
Tesreau
Nationals
Fire at Westmoreland Club Damages Richmond Kitchen Ward
A fire at the Westmoreland Club in Richmond Virginia began in a pantry and burned out the kitchen wing this morning. The blaze caused considerable damage to the breakfast room and the roof garden.
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Richmond
Westmoreland Club
Visitors Stay Week With Leona Muse At Greensboro College
Misses Ruth Whitten and Nellie Muse visit Greensboro to spend the week with Miss Leona Muse at Greensboro College for Women.
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Greensboro
Ruth Whitten
Nellie Muse
Leona Muse
Greensboro College For Women
Visitor From Troy Spends Day With Miss Muse
Miss Mamie Russell of Troy who has been studying in New York spent today with Miss Nellie Muse during her visit home.
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Troy
Mamie Russell
New York
Nellie Muse
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Townshendat Kut-El-Amara
Mesopotamia
Munitions of War
Obregon
Funstor
Scott and
Funston
Tween
Federation
Vention News
Clara Cox
Hos
M. A. J. Idol
North Main Street
Beverley G. Moss
L. L. Little
Ansonville
C. Earnhardt
Johnson Street
W. Banner
FE. S. Wills
Harry Raymond
W. O. Nesbit
Charlottes
Jon F. Vor
Charlotte
OS. Caldwell
Parkway
S. H. Tomlinson
700
J. H. Petty
D. N. Welborn
C. P. Langley
Elsie Beeson
T. E. McCrary
Lexington
F. R. Taylor
Elizabeth Schwarbure
Southern Pines
Marion Frances Wooten
W. Faison
Robbins
Mary Pritchard
Chapel Hill
Anne Watson
Eton College
Rufus P. King
W. RR. Hollowell
Goldsboro
Emma c. King
Oscar P. Moffitt
Lindsey Street
J. L. Hassell
Greenville
Mark Quimberly
Frank Armfield
Virginia Avenue
James P. Moore
Salisbury
J. H. Adams
English Street
Lyceum Entertainments
Verduns
Verdun Region
Olson and Miller
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