Austria Replies to Lansing Note Is Deliberated by Wilson
Washington notes that Austria's reply to Secretary Lansing is considered evasive and unacceptable. Officials say final settlement is not yet near, with further clarifications and a possible new note likely. Hints of formal negotiations emerge as Vienna eyes a smooth path to avoid a break in relations.
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Associated Press
Washington
Austria
Lansing
Ancona
Wilson
Vienna
United States
Astria
Baron Swiedensk
State Department
Berlin
Pension checks distributed for Guilford veterans
Pension checks totaling about 2500 dollars for Guilford county veterans and widows were handed to Clerk of Court M. G. Gant for distribution. About 354 residents in the county will receive payments, with veterans and widows split nearly evenly and many checks going to High Point residents. Delivery to meet holiday timing replaces mailed payments, with deputies delivering on December 20.
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Keensboro
Guilford County
M. G. Gant
High Point
Mr. Gant
Mrs Asquith Seeks Court Protection in Libel Case
Mrs Herbert H. Asquith wife of the premier filed in chancery court to restrain publication of alleged libel by the Globe and others She described a fortnight of accusations of disloyalty and German prisoner ties at Dennington Hall and urged immediate clearance for public statement The case cites prior apologies and compensation to the Red Cross and anonymous letters as part of a sustained campaign.
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Asquith
Chancery Court
Dennington Hall
Globe
PARDONED AND GOES HOME
A. W. Hicks, former cashier at Wachovia Loan and Trust Spencer branch, left the state's prison a free man after serving nearly two years for false entries at Nalisbury bank. Governor Craig granted the pardon at Judge Long's request, noting Hicks was an exceptionally good prisoner. Hicks returned to Spencer with plans to resume business there.
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Raleigh
A. W. Hicks
Spencer
Wachovia Loan and Trust Company
Nalisbury Bank
Craig
Long
Superior Court
Lorg
Tax decision fuels partisan debate in House
Washington December 17 The House enjoyed a lively session as Democrats pressed a one year revenue tax measure. Republicans denounced the act as burdensome and called for tariff funding. Minority leaders and Speaker Kitchin defended the bill noting tax receipts fund the treasury and benefit the public.
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Ashington
House
Yesay
North
Melina
Senate
Kitchin
Imeans
Monti Tor
Professor Blair Opposes Defense Program Promotes Peace
Prof F S Blair of Guilford college lectured in High Point and other counties urging peace over the administration’s preparedness plan. He backs the American Peace Society and argues large military spending is unnecessary and risks war. He cites no immediate danger and urges education of school children in pacifist principles.
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F. S. Blair
Guilford College
High Point
Blair
Stokes
Surry
Alleghany
Wilkes
Davidson
Cigil Springfield
American Peace Society
Peace Oratorical Intercollegiate Association
North Carolina Peace Society
Gauiherd
Friends
Witchin
Guilford
Pro? Blair
Professor Blair
National bankers to have secretary
A notice from York and Washington lists a new secretary for national bankers. Details specify organizational appointment and locations in New York and Washington.
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National Bankers
European Bond Issue Seen as Satisfactory to U S Investors
The Times reports the Anglo-French bond loan offered in the United States is viewed as a satisfactory position. It notes this European loan was the first of its kind in the U S market and that even the most favored borrowers could have drawn 60,000,000 pounds, marking a novel experiment for American investors.
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London
United States
The
Times
Elder Snipes Given Six Years and Sons Half That Amount
Frank Snipes is sentenced to six years in Atlanta federal penitentiary for conspiring to assault federal officers. His sons Jim and Charlie receive three years each. Judge James KE Boyd announced the sentences after conviction. an appeal for clemency was made by Clement Manly of Winston-Salem. Bonds were set at 1,000 per year of sentence, totaling 6,000 for Frank and 3,000 each for Jim and Charlie.
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Greensboro
Frank Snipes
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
Jim Snipes
Charlie Snipes
United States Commissioners
James KE. Boyd
Clement Manly
Winston-Salem
Mann
Weather Forecast Aims for Rain Tonight and Saturday
Cloudy conditions with a likely rain tonight and Saturday. Warmer in the northeast and central areas tonight, colder in the west on Saturday with southerly winds.
Six Months Old Twin Dies in Bed on Greene Street
One of the six months old twins of Mr and Mrs Oscar Pascal residing on Greene street was found dead in bed yesterday morning. Funeral services were held at the residence this afternoon by Rev L A Peeler. Interment will be at Merchansville.
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Oscar Pascal
Greene Street
L. A. Peeler
Miles P. Pegram Sr. Dies at 81 in Charlotte
Miles P. Pegram Sr longtime Charlotte banker and one of the citys oldest citizens died at his home after 13 years of ill health. He was 81 and survived by two sons Miles P. Pegram Jr and Thomas Randolph Pegram. The funeral will be held at his residence this afternoon at 3 30.
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Charlotte
Dee
P. Pegram
Piedmont
Messrs
Miles P. Pegram, Jr
Thomas Randolph Pegram
Belian relief ship Levenpool Beached After Mine Hit
The relief steamer Levenpool, sailing from New York to Rotterdam, is beached on the English eastern coast in a sinking condition after striking a mine. Officials warn of dangerous conditions and potential loss of vessel.
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London
Levenpool
New York
Rotterdam
Wilson nominates Fletcher ambassador to Mexican Republic
President Wilson names Henry Fletcher, former ambassador to Chile, as ambassador to Mexico. The nomination restores diplomatic ties with Mexico, following a three year break, and Elison Arredondo remains the Mexican ambassador to the United States.
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Wilson
Fletcher
Mexican Republic
Associated Press
Washington
Henry Fletcher
Chile
Mexico
Elison Arredondo
United States
Mr. Fletcher
Germany May Not Appoint Successors to Attaches
Washington reports doubt that successors to Captains Boyich and von Papen, withdrawn German naval and military attaches, will be appointed before the war ends. Count von Bernstorff believes any appointees would face criticism and harm the German position. Names would not be chosen until the attaches reach Germany.
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Washington
Boyich
von Paven
William
Count von Bernstorff
Germany
Cotton seed crushed falls from last year in census report
Washington reports the I45 crop cotton seed crushed to December 17 totaled 1,161,140 tons, below the 2,473.93 tons on December 1 last year. Linters produced December 1 were 2,327 bales, down from 342,142 bales a year earlier.
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Associated Press
Washington
Census Bureau
Linters
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