Draft Enforcers Action Discussed With Crowder and Baker
Washington reports say draft resisters in Oklahoma and elsewhere will be hunted down and brought before authorities. Provost Marshal General Crowder and Assistant Attorney General Fitts conferred on steps to curb anti draft agitators in Oklahoma North Carolina Georgia and other localities as the War Department plans drastic action if needed. Governor Bickett warned of trouble in two North Carolina townships and Crowder considered invoking additional law measures while awaiting official reports from Oklahoma. Indications point to War Department aid for Justice in quelling disorders.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Oklahoma
Crowder
Fitts
North Carolina
Georgia
War Department
Baker
Owder
Bickett
General Crowder
Bands of armed objectors disrupt four Oklahoma counties
Four sheriffs lead hundreds to search timbered areas for draft resisters across four counties. Bands rumored to number up to 80 or 400 men are said to threaten a “rich man's war” and clash with authorities near Ada. The Kate bridge over Salt Creek between Konowa and Maud was burned, and guards protect the Katy bridge over the Canadian between Maude and Sasakwa.
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Oklahoma City
Ada
Kate
Salt Creek
Konowa
Maud
M. C. and
Draft resistors burn railway bridge at Tyrola
Francis Oklahoma reports say draft resisters torched the M E and P railway bridge over the Canadian River at Tyrola near Francis last night. Washington says south Atlantic temperatures will run near normal with showers next week.
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Washington
South Atlantic States
Draft quota cut for High Point and Guilford districts
The adjutant general's office reduced Guilford county quotas for the draft. High Point will supply 89 men, eight fewer than planned. Greensboro drops to 171 from 178. Morehead and Gilmer townships add to total 76 in rural Second District. A Greensboro protest yielded agreement to the corrected numbers.
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Adjutant General's Office
Greensboro
Morehead
Gilmer
A. E. Tate
R. A. Wheeler
Wheeler
John N. Wilson
Raleigh
Guilford
Adjutant General’s Office
Bridge Fire Reported Near Calvin Oklahoma
Muskogee Oklahoma August 4 W G Humphrey general superintendent of the Missouri Oklahoma and Gulf Railway received word that the bridge near Calvin in Hughes county about 80 miles south of Muskogee was burned last night Details are lacking
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Muskogee
Okla
W. G. Humphrey
Missouri, Oklahoma and Gulf Railway
Calvin
Hughes County
English Again Hold St. Julien
Haig's forces retake St. Julien in Flanders northeast of Ypres after being driven out earlier this week, according to the British official statement from headquarters in France.
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St. Julien
London
Ypres
Flanders
Marshal Haig
St. Juliene
France
Mission to Russia Arrives. Root Says Little
The American mission to Russia led by Elihu Root landed last night. No statement was issued and Root said he had nothing to say beyond noting the party was well received.
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Pacific
Russia
Elihu Root
North Carolina anti draft reports trigger cautious replies
Governor Bickett declined to identify the two townships reported to resist the draft and said he did not expect serious trouble. Justice and War officials discussed possible federal troop use to quell anti draft demonstrations, aiming to act quickly against dissension. Thomas E. Watson of Thompson Ga. is under DOJ scrutiny for recent remarks.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Thomas FE. Watson
Thompson
Many Die in West Kentucky Coal Mine Explosion
Reports from Madisonville and Clay, Kentucky say a gas blast at West Kentucky Coal Company Mine No. 7 trapped about 200 miners with 31 men rescued and many burned. Three rescued from the southern section as smoke issues from the mine.
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Madisonville
West Kentucky Coal Company
Clay
Former U S Minister Shot by Divorced Wife in Roslyn
New York Aug 4 John L De Saulles former United States minister to Uruguay was shot and killed at his home in Roslyn Long Island last night by his divorced wife Miss Blanquitta Errazuriz of Santiago Chile The tragedy shocked the social and diplomatic circles and prompted police to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
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New York
John L. de Saulles
United States
Uruguay
Roslyn
Tong Island
Blanquitta Errazuriz
Santiago
Chile
Major General Henry G Sharpe Faces War Supply Challenge
Major General Henry G Sharpe, Quartermaster General, leads the army’s logistics effort to outfit a growing force. He confronts opposition in Congress to large reserve stores, forcing new plans to meet the war department needs.
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Henry G. Sharpe
United States Army
Congress
War Department
Comfort Bags Presented to Company M by Red Cross
The High Point Red Cross chapter distributed comfort bags to 107 men of Company M at a Thursday supper. Bags contain durable, high quality items including pocket knives purchased at 50 cents each. Red Cross volunteers organized purchasing, food preparation, serving, and table care. A drive continues to fill bags for the 97 men High Point township will provide to the draft army.
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High Point Red Cross
Greenville
S. C
High Point Township
Red Cross
A. KE. ‘Tate
C. F. Sheroff
J. H. Petty
H. B. Hiatt
W. A. Copeland
Fletcher Barbee
W. H. Pickard
D. M. Pollock
B. W. Kirkman
J. W Wilson
Edith Haworth
T. J. Gold
Harry Raymond
Carter Dalton
Albert Hart
J. J. Parriss
Helen Brockett
J. J. Farriss
M. M. Thacker
Boys in Training Camp Headed on Nine Day Hike
Cards from High Point trainees at Fort Oglethorpe report a nine day hike away from the camp. The message notes the expedition will delay return to training until it concludes.
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High Point
Fort Oglethorpe
Emergency fleet corps requisitions ships for rush work
Washington reports the Emergency Fleet Corporation requisitioned all merchant vessels over 2500 tons now under construction in American shipyards. Builders will accelerate work by adding double and triple shifts to speed completion.
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Washington
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Draft resistance sparks North Carolina tensions and profits
In North Carolina several counties face possible trouble over the draft law as armed citizens resist in Davidson county towns. Federal troops may be sent to restore order, while investigations target Dr. H Alexander of Matthews for anti draft speeches and Thomas F E Watson of Thomson Georgia for funds aiding challenges to the selective service act. Contributions from North Carolina towns total around one thousand dollars as tests of constitutionality unfold.
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Washington
Bickett
Crowder
North Carolina
Davidson County
Matthews
Department of Justice
Mecklenburg
Watson's
Georgia
Virginia
Watson
General Bliss Noted Army Officer on General Staff
Major General Tasker H Bliss, one of the best known line officers, once commanded troops along the border and now serves on the General Staff.
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Tas
Tasker H. Bliss
Captain Denson 8 to Visit the City
Captain Ely Denson of the 25th Infantry will visit his parents at 411 Denny Street in High Point for a few hours. Born and raised here he attended UNC then West Point before three years in foreign service in Honolulu. He is returning to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and is married to a Texas native.
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Ely Denson
25Th Infantry
J. E. Denson
Denny Street
Captain Denson
High Point
University of North Carolina
West Point
United States Army
Honolulu
Gettysburg
Texas
Ardmore gun battle near Stonewall over draft registers
A posse guarding a highway near Stonewall in Pototoe county exchanged about 40 shots with a band of alleged draft registrants early today. No injuries reported as Oklahoma national guard cavalry moved toward the troubled district.
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Ardmore
Okla
Associated Press
Stonewall
Pototoe County
Oklahoma National Guard Cavalry
Dsstr
Oklahoma riotous four-state draft resistance disrupts counties
Oklahoma City reports say half a dozen armed bands of tenant farmers Indians and negroes resist the draft across five counties. Area runs about 100 by 90 miles with 500 to 1500 rioters. Authorities say the movement is broken and posses and officers converge as reports await.
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Oklahoma City
Warning to motorists on enforceable traffic laws
Chief of police E A McGhee announces rigid enforcement of automobile laws starting today at noon. The list includes dimmers on lights speeding rear lights and upkeep of hedges and grass within six inches of sidewalks. The aim is to reduce violations and render further action unnecessary.
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E. A. McGhee
McGhee
Grand Chimes Wins Night Pace at Kalamazoo Meet
In Kalamazoo on August 4 the grand circuit program featured a free-for-all pace where Single G led to a easy stretch finish. The 2.07 trot proved the main contest as Grand Chimes, the favorite, edged Miss Perfection in a tight stretch drive after strong late runs in heats.
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Kalamazoo
Grand Chimes
Miss Perfection
Costly City Fire Damages Two North Main Buildings
A major blaze on North Main Street caused heavy damage to two neighboring structures, one housing H. A. Moffitt dry goods and nations and the other owned by R. L. Loflin undertaker, with estimated total losses near 25,000 dollars. Firemen battled flames from the second floor, aided by a protective fire wall and a fire door, preventing further spread to adjacent properties. Several hundred dollars in Moffitt stock likely ruined. one firefighter was lightly cut by broken glass.
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North Main Street
H. A. Moffitt
Nations
Loflin
Brockway
R. L. Loflin
Isurance
Methodist Protestant Church
W. P. Pickett
Mr. Moffitt
Sapp
Moffitt Furnishing Company
D. Bones and Son
High Point
Ingram
Brower and Company
Company M
Moffitt
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