China tangled mass of treaties tangle foreign concessions
Correspondence from Shanghai notes that foreign concessions in China have become centers of trouble since the European war began. Charges and countercharges allege violations of Chinese neutrality, with disputes over arms shipments, German influence at Canton and Shanghai, and the role of Major Dinkelmann under Yuan Shikai.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iro
Saigon
India
German Coaltar Service
China
Shanghai
Germany
Far East
Shameen
Canton
Edward Grey
Great Britain
Dinkelmann
Yun Shi-kai
Yuan Shi-kai
Fall of Belgrade Great Spectacle in Semlin
Dec. 2 Semlin Hungary reports the fall of Belgrade after a dramatic bombardment by Austro Hungarian and German forces. Citizens viewed the assault from rooftops as fortifications and the Kalemegdan walls were pounded. The German and Austro Hungarian flags rose over the tower ending the siege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
Semlin
Avala
Submarine Plans to Replace Bids With Navy Designs
Washington reports that bids for submarines will be based on designs prepared by naval constructors. The Bureau of Construction and Repair outlines a complete fleet submarine design, the Schley, and plans for two larger vessels. The change aims to improve efficiency and security while maintaining optional bids from patent holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David W. Taylor
Bureau of Construction and Repair
Department
Navy
Bureau
Schley
Fleet
Fore River Yard
Taylor
California
New York Navy Yard
Honolulu
Stillson
Romance Reunites Long-Lost Sweethearts in North Carolina
In Kernersville and Mt Airy a 50 year old romance culminated with a late wedding. Malinda Ingram, 71, wed Zachariah Payne, 72, after years apart due to war. The couple married in Cana, Virginia, with Payne’s family present, after a quick plan to wed in Mt Airy. A final note reports Egypt’s discovery of large underground water reserves and upcoming well drilling efforts for dry seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mernersvill
Mt. Airy
Kernersville
Malinda Ingram
Sallie Korner
Main Street
Zachariah Payne
Cana
Payne
Korner
Mr. Payne
Southern Railway Schedule for Asheboro Trains Listed
Train No 107 departs for Asheboro at 7 45 a m with 2 10 p m arrival for No 135 and 2 45 p m for No 135 to Asheboro. No 142 from Asheboro at 7 05 a m and 12 15 p m. No 136 from Asheboro at 12 15 p m. No 134 from Asheboro at 5 40 p m. Exceptions note 8 90 p m except Sunday and Sunday trains also listed.
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Asheboro
Bulgarian king to nail 50 golden pins to Hindenburg statue
Amsterdam dispatch reports the Bulgarian king has ordered 50 golden nails driven into the wooden Hindenburg statue in Berlin. Each nail costs 25 dollars and the proceeds will go to charity.
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London
Bulgaria
Amsterdam
Exchange Telegraph Company
Berlin
Field Marshal von Hindenburg
Losses Curtailed
In the Washington Star a brief exchange shows Mrs. Torkins preferring an automobile to a horse saying it is more economical and less tempting for Charley to bet on a car than on a horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Outsider's Comment on Society Circles
In a Washington Star dialogue Mr. Comrox quips that his wife’s rising social whirl makes him feel out of place as he dismisses any chance of participating in winter society events. The exchange notes a clash between private disdain and public expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Mr. Comrox
Ion
Open saloon issue sparks seat contest in Yorkshire
London reports a political clash over liquor hours as Reginald Knight runs for a vacant parliamentary seat on the open saloon banner. He camps for liberty and social habits while Herbert Samuel, postmaster general, faced an unopposed expectation of reappointment amid coalition party arrangements.
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London
Reginald Knight
Knight
Board of Control
Cleveland
Yorkshire
Herbert Saymuel
M. P
Samuel
Hindenburg mill in Argonnes fits German trenches
In the Argonnes France the Hindenburg mill once a French sawmill now serves German needs turning out 17 000 to 30 000 marks monthly of furniture and stove parts. Dozens of carpenters and machinists work daily making sash windows chairs desks and tables for trench shelters and living rooms near the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Argonnes
France
Hindenburg
Argonnes Forest
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Promoted for Family Cough Remedies
Mrs Wm F Bubolz of Green Bay Wisconsin endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for children noting its quick relief of colds without after effects. The ad urges every family medicine chest to include a reliable cough medicine suitable for coughs colds and croup and touts safety and non harmfull ingredients.
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Green Bay
Wis
Wm. F. Bubolz
Foley
Mann Drug CO
Railroads plan extensive improvements amid permanent prosperity
The Asheville Citizens note big railroads publish plans for major improvements and presume the current prosperity will endure as permanent.
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Asheville
Gas in Congress Lacks Illumination
A Wilmington dispatch notes abundant gas in Congress but says it does not illuminate. The item reflects a critical view of congressional energy policy and its impact.
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Wilmington Dispateh
Congress
Suits and Overcoats at Extra Special Holiday Value
Hand tailored suits and overcoats advertised at 14.85 compare with season prices up to 25.00. The offer targets every man and young man aiming to look his best during the holidays, from G. Roth & Co. The Tailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Roth & CO
Piedmont Building and Loan notice of stockholders meeting
The Piedmont Building and Loan Association calls a stockholders meeting in the Wachovia Bank directors' room on January 17, 1916 at 8:00 p m. for election of the board of directors and other business. Dated December 13, 1915. W M Idol Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont Building and Loan Association
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
Idol
See
To Bae Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
The readable text references Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company with possible action or notice phrasing. No clear event dates, locations, or outcomes are provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
Bank of Commerce Directors to Meet Next Wednesday
The Bank of Commerce will hold a directors meeting in its directors' room on Wednesday January 19 at 10 o'clock a.m. The purpose is to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year and to transact other business as may come before the meeting. H A Millis Cashier. 12-20-4w 20 4w tw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Millis
Notice of Land Sale in Guilford County North Carolina
Public auction at Guilford County Courthouse Greensboro on January 22 1915 at 2 PM to sell Lots 1 2 3 4 and 6 in Block 5 West View described as beginning at the southwest corner of Tipton and Chandler Streets. Map by J C Craig March 2 1914 recorded in Isuilford County. Terms cash. Owners Florence E Edmunds R C Norfleet Sophia Norfleet by attorney T V Edmunds. This 6th day of December 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton and
Chandler Streets
Tipton Street
Hedrick
Hedrick Street
Chandler Street
West View
R. C. Norfleet
T. W. Edmunds
J. C. Craig
C. E
Register of Deeds’ Office
Isuilford County
N. C
T. V. Edmunds
Florence E. Edmunds
Sophia Norfleet
Notice of dissolution of I A Morris & Bro
The firm I A Morris & Bro locally dissolved with I A Morris buying H M Morris interest and J A Morris assuming all liabilities. The firm will collect and retain all accounts due and pay the debts. Dated November 18 1915. I A Morris H M Morris. 12-2-Thu-4t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. A. Morris & Bro
I. A. Morris
H. M. Morris
J. A .Morris
Mortgage Sale of Horses and Mules in High Point
Mortgage sale of properties by D. E. Hammer to T. J. Gold to settle an unpaid note. At Ragan and Tomlinson livery stable in High Point on November 25, 1915, auction for cash of a black horse named Jack and two dark mules about 12 years old each, roughly 900 pounds, all in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Hammer
T. J. Gold
Ragan and Tomlinson
High Point
Jack
D. Kk. Mammer
Rowan Shields
S. E. Smith
Mortgage Sale of Land in High Point Township
By virtue of a mortgage dated August 14 1914 given to J Lee Charles the land described will be sold at public auction on Saturday January 15 1916 at 12 noon in front of the Bank of Commerce building High Point Guilford County North Carolina. The tract of land contains about one half acre and adjoins Esther Lamb and others. The mortgage is recorded in Greensboro Register of Deeds Book 264 page 390.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Burchfield
W. S. Brittian
Bank of Commerce
City of
High Point
High Point Township
Guilford County
North Carolina
Esther Lamb
Oakdale
Office of the Register of Deeds At
Greensboro
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