Shortage of horses for American army amid European demand
Washington reports the United States faces a critical horse and mule shortage for military use as European demand surges. Quartermaster data show 250000 to 300000 suitable animals exist, with mules scarcer and street prices rising. Humane societies condemn exports, warning the war need risks cruelty and depletion of U.S. stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Waly
Aubur
South
England
France
Russia
Germany
Austria
Hungary
Tme
Congress
America
Canada
Great Britain
American Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Massachusetts Humane Society
Wosconsin Humane Society
Maine Societ,y For the Protection of Animals
Tulsa Killer Shot Friend Then Self In Tulsa Office
William H Traylor, aged 65, cannot recall the shooting of his friend and business associate Frank J Vollmer in a Tulsa transfer company office. Vollmer, who built and sold interests in local transfers and oil ventures, died from the back shot. Traylor, now hospitalized, has no memory of the incident or motive and remains unable to explain why he fired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
William H.traylor
Frank J. Vollmer
Traylor
Vollmer
St. Louis
Traynor
Deley
Nellmaer
Travnor
Merning
Frank
Daddy
Nine High Point Deeds Filed for Registration Yesterday
Nine High Point deeds were filed for registration yesterday. Transactions include Parker to Andrews for 3.76 acres valued at 180.48 dollars and multiple transfers of parcels on Miller property between Miller, Conrad, Hedrick, Ridge, Bryan, and Hill, with prices ranging from 45 to 250 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
W. F. Parker
Annie D. Parker
D.T. Andrews
Parker Farm
George R. Miller
J. BR. Ridge
G. R. Miler
A. Conrad
Miller
J. W. Bryan
G. W. Mitchell
Tate Street
G. A. Hedrick
J. R. Ridge
Miller Property
A. H. Hill
Bertha Hill
T. D. Andrews
Wise Street
RK. Ridge
Townshend Treated Kindly by Turkish Captors
London reports General Townshend, defending Kut el Amara, held by Turks, is being treated generously. He resides in Halki, spends time ashore, and has access to a naval launch and a military car for visits to Constantinople with aides and a guard. He is a familiar figure in Pera and Stambu l.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Townshend
iKut-el: Amara
Halki
Pera
Stambul
Prdegs
West Indies Sale Offer Reported By Copenhagen
Cable reports from Copenhagen indicate the Danish government may accept a U S offer to purchase the Danish West Indies for 25 4 million dollars and to cede American rights in Greenland. Opposition from socialists and others demands immediate voting rights for islanders but the sale would preserve existing Danish business interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Indies
Coperhagen
London
Aue
Auda
West Indice
Svera
Greenland
Denmark
Danish West Indies
Fireman Misenheimer Killed in Freight Wreck Near Halls Ferry
Salisbury reports a freight wreck on the Yadkin road near Halls Ferry injures engineer ER Foy and brakeman J L McKinney both hospitalized with severe injuries. Fireman Mose Misenheimer was killed, pinned under the overturned wreckage, his body brought to town. his wife and three children are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
ER. R. Foy
East Spencer
J. L. McKinney
Halls Ferry
Yadkin Road
Foy
McKinney
Mose Misenheim
Spencer
Executor's Notice for J F Blair Deceased
W M Allred executor of J F Blair deceased of Guilford County North Carolina calls all creditors to present claims by July 31 1917 at High Point North Carolina or be barred from recovery. Debtors asked to pay promptly. This 31st day of July 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Blair
Guilford County
N. C
High Point
N.C
W. M. Allred
Traylor Fatally Shoots Friend Then Ends Own Life
The two men shared a close bond with Volkmer recalling Traylor as “Daddy.” People believe Traylor was momentarily insane when he fatally shot his friend and then killed himself.
Carolina and Yadkin River Railroad Schedules Change Notice
Notice lists southbound No 22 Ly daily No 24 Ly daily with times 2 45 p m 6 05 p m 4 07 p m 4 40 p m and 2 28 p m indicating changes apply without notice.
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Ly. Daily
R Ly. Dails P. m
A.mpm
High Point
Thomasville
Gordentown
Denton
High Rock
Denton Tee
Gordontown
Also Mentioned on This Page
Europe
Humane Societies
Washington
Try
Washington Humane Society
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Arkansas
Kansas
Pennsylvania
Wyoming
Nebraska
Samuel W. Taylor
Rider and Driver
W. H. Traylor
Rat
West Pocket Autographic
Kodak
Anastigran
Eastman Kodak CO
Rochester, N. Y
Misenheimer
Amon
A. T. Pearson
Happy
Virgil
Hell
Bailey
Atton
Volkmer
Carolina & Yadkin River
R. R. Co
A.m
High Pott
I. Price
Maunaet
Matton
Sole Eastman
Enterprise
The
Commercial National Bank Unites
Comge P
the Commercial National Bank
High Point,n. Cc
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