Pope Benedicts Peace Proposal Arrives For Belligerents
Vatican reports indicate Pope Benedict has delivered peace proposals to all warring governments proposing restoration of Belgium Serbia and Romania and settlement for Alsace Lorraine Trent Trieste and Poland officials in Washington say no official acknowledgment will occur until the proposals are received officially and reviewed with the allies. Some see the move as a possible German-inspired bid to split the allies while others note Vatican Catholic influence on peace sentiment in Germany.
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Lorraine
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Pope Benedict's renewed plea for peace in warfront update
The pope issues a second direct appeal to belligerents urging restoration of Belgium Serbia and Romania and peaceful settlement of Alsace Lorraine and other disputes. France reports continued skirmishes near Rheims and German raids repelled while a British destroyer is lost to a North Sea mine.
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Bomb Designed to Wreck Odgen Reservoir Found
Ogden Utah police found a dynamite bomb intended to destroy the embankment of the Odgen city reservoir. The device, with two feet of its four foot fuse burned, was located tonight posing a grave threat to the city.
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Odgen City
War Purchases to Undergo Strict New York Inspection
All U.S. war purchases will face a rigid inspection system. In a conference between Secretary McAdoo and John K. Sague, New York port appraiser, it was decided that local customs officers will assess the grade of all articles bought except munitions.
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Investigation explains loss of Norwegian steamers
Christiana Aug 14. The conspiracy to sink Norwegian ships with German bombs is completed. Seven Finns and two Germans are accused of transporting explosives from Germany to Norway and placing them at three sites. They were paid by German espionage HQ. The Tidenstegen report says the plot explains why many ships were lost, believed to be mined.
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Norway
Tidenstegen
Germany
Plans Ready for Sending National Guard to France
Washington reports the first National Guard units to France are prepared. A division will be formed including troops from 26 states and the District of Columbia. States listed include North Carolina with others to be announced.
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France
Columbia
North Carolina
Herbert Hoover Opens Chicago Offices Today
Herbert Hoover leases office space in Chicago and will lead a 20 member staff to survey the food situation. The team will assess stores and plan distribution as the food controller begins operations in the city.
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Herbert Hoover
Chicago
Pro-German Speeches Strain Murgia Visit in Juarez
General Francisco Murgia's Juarez visit with the German consul and a German party caused friction with Juarez officials who sought to curb pro German speeches and propaganda. Officials said the crackdown offended Murgia and risked widening tensions.
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Diplomats At Secretariate Urge Concrete Peace Terms
London report states diplomats at the papal secretaries, led by Cardinal Gasparri, have engaged in active talks. The Holy See has sent a note to belligerents and neutrals inviting them to state their war aims in concrete terms to advance understanding and peace.
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Premier Replies on World War End Strength of Russian People
Petrograd reports Premier l Keren Sky answers Wing George with confidence that the Russian people will endure current trials and lead the world war to an end worthy of sacrifices by every nation resisting oppression.
China Declares War on Germany and Austria
London dispatch reports Reuters Limited being informed that China has declared war on Germany and Austria. The declaration is dated 10 a m today.
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Reuters Limited
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Germany
Austria
China declares war official notice received in Peking
Washington dispatch reports the legation in cables from Peking received an official notice of China's declaration of war. The communication confirms the entry of China into hostilities and signals regional implications for diplomacy and trade, with further details expected from state authorities.
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Funeral for Mrs. Rosella Watson Held at Residence
Funeral services for Mrs. Rosella Watson aged 52, wife of H L T Watson, were held yesterday afternoon at her Washington Street home. The ceremony was led by Rev. Gilbert T. Rowe and Rev. A G Dixon with interment at Oakwood cemetery. Survived by husband and relatives, including the Sechrest family.
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Washington Street
Gilbert T. Rowe
Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
A. G. Dixon
North Main Street Methodist Protestant Church
Oakwood Cemetery
H. L. T. Watson
Mary Rosella Sechrest
Joseph
Jake
Edwhn Sechrest
Sinn Fein Leader J Walsh Arrested in Dublin
Dublin August 14 7 J Walsh a prominent Sinn Fein member whose death sentence for taking part in the recent rebellion was commuted to ten years servitude and granted amnesty was arrested yesterday in connection with the formation of Sinn Fein clubs.
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Wheat trading stalls as futures not obtainable
Chicago reports a standstill in wheat trading with futures prices unobtainable and markets not listing bids. No clear price guidance emerged and activity remained hushed.
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Nominations for 200 Majors and Brigadiers Sent to Senate
Washington announces the President sent to the senate nominations of more than 200 major generals and brigadier generals to command in the new army. The action was disclosed on August 14.
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Washington
Senate
Out-of-town visitor W. M. Pound arrives in city on business
W. M. Pound of Charlotte spent the morning in town on business, among other visitors from outside the area.
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W. M. Pound
Charlotte
Winston-Salem Visitor Briecenstein Spotted Here
lL. B. Briecenstein of Winston-Salem visited the city this afternoon for a brief stay and a look around local sights.
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Ll. B. Briecenstein
Winston-Salem
Simmons Measure Sparks High Point Business Preference
Washington dispatch reports High Point business leaders favor the Kitchin revenue bill over the Simmons measure. Citizens warn the Simmons plan could ruin business, while Mr Witchin briefs Secretary McAdoo on extra revenue and a second bond issue. North Carolinians Walter Carter Raleigh Leonidas Denmark receive engineer commissions.
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McAdoo
Congress
Walter Carter
Salisbury
William FE. Matthews
Leonidas
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Raleigh
Dr Carlson Opens Chiropractic Office in High Point
Dr C J Carlson of Greensboro, a noted chiropractor, has opened offices in High Point and will be in the city Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings from 6 to 8. His surgery is in the Peacock Sherrod building above Hart Drug Company connecting with the local medical community.
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Greensboro
High Point
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Hart Drug Company
Tammany mayoral candidate set after September primary
Democratic county committee issues call for the September 19 primary as fusion nomination committee is expected to report this evening. The Tammany slate likely will be announced after the fusion meeting.
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Democratic County Committee
Tammary
Cotton futures slip after opening advance on New York market
In New York on August 14 cotton opened with a 17 point gain but slipped to a net two point decline. Near month stayed firm, October moved from 24.95 to 24.70 while January fell from 24.55 to 24.45 after a brief rally.
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Stewards to Meet at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
The board of Stewards of Wesley Memorial Methodist Church will meet at the church this evening at 7 o'clock.
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British Destroyer Sunk by Mine in London Ave 14
A British destroyer struck a mine off London Avenue 14 and was sunk. The captain two officers and 43 sailors were rescued, while remaining crew are unaccounted for.
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Local township struggles to fill draft quota amid medical exams
In High Point township 70 men were tested for the draft with 20 rejected, 48 of the needed 88 quota secured from 194 examined last week. Additional exams will determine if the remaining 41 of 300 plus must pass to reach the goal. released and exempt lists follow for those rejected.
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Presbyterians 10 Have Their Picnic
The First Presbyterian church Sunday school plans its annual curing and picnic at Hayworth Mineral Springs. Automobiles depart at 2 pm if weather allows. rain postpones to Thursday at the same hour. Members should meet at 1:45 pm to load for departure. Hayworth springs attract crowds, owner John Hayworth promotes the grounds.
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Hayworth Springs
Hayworth Mineral Springs
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Exemption Claims Denied By Local Draft Board In High Point
Two more men from High Point township had exemption claims denied by the local draft board, bringing total conscripts to 50 with 39 still to be secured. Brackett and Overby were rejected. Brackett claimed support for his aged father while Overby cited support duties for his infirm mother. Discharges for dependents numbered 19. Paul Scott was exempted as already in military service. The board meets again tomorrow to decide new claims.
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High Point
Robert William Brackett
Park Street
John G. Overby
Brackett
William B. Brackett
Overby
Sarah E. White
Stokes County
Paul B. Scott
Lonnie Coltrane
Louis C. Trexler
Robert Mounee
Oscar Rudd
Goler Lyerly
William Rox= Melvin
Charles B. Solomon
Charley Steward
A. E. Taplin
Arthur C. Kennedy
Grover C. Farrington
John EB. Albertson
Arthurs W. Shipwash
Isiah P. Harris
Henry H. Grubb
R. S. Welhorn
Troy Gurney Glascoe
Fred Whitt
Joseph F. Hoffman
Pope Benedict Proposes Peace Plan Grounded in Wilson Ideals
An unofficial outline from the Vatican shows Pope Benedict XVI endorsing reduction of armaments freedom of the seas and no postwar retribution for world commerce as core elements. Entente diplomats doubt the proposals will be accepted and suspect Berlin guided the Vatican stance with Austria acting as intermediary. The plan calls for restoring territories and Germany’s colonies, with focus on a rapid honorable peace and respect for Polish independence.
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Canada to Hire American Labor for Grain Harvest
An accord reached at a conference between Corey of Canada's interior department and U S labor officials allows American workers to enter Canada and waives migration regulations for this year's grain harvest. The agreement marks the first time American labor will be supplied for Canadian harvests under an annual arrangement.
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