Germans Hold Appam Passengers On Board At Newport News
Berlin rejoices over the raid as the Appam under a German prize crew moves to land liberty for passengers at Old Point Comfort. Lieutenant Berge governs the ship with absolute authority awaiting Washington's decision and keeping 200 aboard, including 22 prize crew and 12 passengers, under restraint.
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Newport News
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Old Point Comfort
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Washington
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Harrison
German Cruiser Moewe Joins Emden on Naval Feat
Berlin reports the Appam’s arrival at Old Point Comfort and German cruiser Moewe’s raids on sea lanes between South Africa and Europe. Admiralty keeps details confidential amid speculation the Moewe may be another disguise or renamed vessel.
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London
Appam
Old Point Comfort
South Africa
Europe
Moewe
Amloewe
Admiralty
Medeor
North Sea
New German Cruiser Captures Appam Says British Agent
Daniel Bacon, agent for the British owners of the Ap pam, says the vessel was captured by a new light draft, heavily armed and swift German cruiser. He cannot name the ship, but reports it was escorted by several vessels, including a collier acting as a scout. About 150,000 in gold was taken from the ship’s specie room, with mail and cargo intact.
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New York
Daniel Bacon
Appam
Mgr. Bacon
Appam Prize Status Clarified in Hague Terms Inquiry
Washington February 5 Secretary Larsing said Appam remains a prize with no doubt about status but disposition hinges on Hague conference terms and the Prussian American treaty. Lieutenant Beree's refusal to land the British Hiner will be reviewed further.
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Washington
Larsing
Appam
Beree
Evidence in Mohr murder trial closes
The presentation of all evidence in the trial of Mrs. Elizabeth F Mohr for the murder of her husband Dr Franklin Mohr was completed in the forenoon session. It is expected the case will go to the jury tomorrow in Superior court Providence.
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Providence
Elizabeth F. Mohr
Franklin Mohr
Superior Court
Secret Code Book of Navy Disappears
A navy secret code book is missing from the torpedo boat destroyer Hull. The Navy Department orders court martial for Lt Herbert A. Jones and Ensign Robert D. Kirkpatrick over joint possession. If not recovered, a new secret communication system may be required.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
United States Navy
Washington
Navy Department
Herbert A. Jones
Robert D. Kirkpatrick
Wilson urges unrivaled US Navy in St Louis speech
President Wilson told about 35 400 people in St Louis that the United States should have the largest, unconquerable navy. He cited submarine warfare and international law, urged defense buildup, and predicted no future war like the current one hastening peace. Governor Lowden sat nearby as flags adorned the room.
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Wilson
United States
St. Louis
America
Better Telephone Facilities Planned in Three Towns
High Point business leaders push Bell and North State merger to improve local and long distance phone service in High Point Thomasville and Lexington. A committee of five from each city will study the Bell proposal, value properties, form a new company, and transfer stock to create unified service with shared revenue from long distance messages.
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Mannufacturers Club
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Thomasville
Lexington
M. B. Spier
Bell Telephone Company
North and
South Carolina
North State
High Point
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North State Company
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Manufacturers’ Club
Spier
Bell Company
Bell
Dellar
Lexmeton
Mir. Spier
Ir. Spier
Uplift Workers Gather in Asheville Today
Asheville Feb 3 Widely known civic educational and social uplift workers arrive for the Twelfth Annual Child Labor conference under the National Child Labor committee. Sessions will discuss the cheating child labor bill before Congress with invited speakers Representative cating Judge Mitchell Pamer and Thomas I Parkinson of Columbia University. The conference will adjourn Sunday next.
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Asheville
National Child Labor Committee
Congress
Cating
Mitchell Pamer
Thomas I. Parkinson
Columbia University
Keating Child Labor Bill Heads to Senate
The Keating child labor bill awaits Senate action after passing the House 337 to 46. It bans interstate shipment of products made by child labor with heavy penalties, but exempts boys and girls' canning clubs. Debate centered on constitutional and states rights objections, especially from southern opponents.
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Washington
House
The Weather Fair Tonight and Friday
Fair conditions prevail with a temperature drop below freezing tonight. Northwest winds will be fresh, enhancing a sharp overnight chill and Friday's continued cool spell.
Willard Arranging For Fight With Moran
Chicago on February 3 reports Jess Willard heavyweight champion and his associates met promoters to discuss terms for a fight with Frank Moran of Pittsburgh Willard denied plans to fight Jack Pullen of Indianapolis
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Jess Williard
New York
Frank Moran
Pittsburgh
Willard
Jack Pillon
Indianapolis
Greensboro Superior Court Sees Murder Trial and Mistrial
White man Ed Welborn stands trial in Greensboro Superior Court for the Christmas Day killing of John Christian in Greensboro. The state seeks second degree murder. trial expected to last the day. Other cases include Edgar Burton abandonment of a child, a mistrial on a six to six juror verdict, and continuances in animal cruelty and subornation of perjury cases.
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John Christian
Greensboro
Albertson
Burton
Clarence Haynes
Cline
Jamestown
Dalton
Pacific Northwest Struck by Severe Snowstorm
Seattle reports unprecedented snow paralyzing rail traffic and city life. Outlying areas snowbound as residents face damage to weak structures under heavy snowfall. Streets, schools, and business suffer as cold, more snow looms.
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Seattle
Five High Point men fined in Asheville court for hoboing
Dispatch from Asheville reports five High Point men were fined 34.55 each in the justice court for hoboing. Three of the men left town with liberty to wire for funds but did not return to pay or claim a watch and overcoats left with authorities. Police seek the three missing men.
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Asheville
High Point
Justice’s Court
J. K. Greer
Floyd Reed
Eugene Jether
Jobo Nalls, Jr
Albert Stencil
Waltham Watch
Rights of Americans Abroad Highlight Topeka Speech
In Topeka the president reiterated Americans’ right to travel abroad and to send food and manufactured goods to peaceful populations under international law. He warned force may be used to defend those rights and praised US resolve on Cuba and the Philippines. An overflow crowd heard the remarks at Topeka High School.
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Topeka
Wane
Feo
Dresid Nt Wil
United States
America
Cuba
Philippines
Topeka High School
S J Busbee Named Warden of State Prison in Badin
S J Busbee of Wake County was chosen warden of the state penitentiary at Badin Stanly County to succeed the late Warden Sale. The appointment followed local interest and prior favorable mention by Col D H Austen amid changes at the state prison board.
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S. J. Busbee
State Prison
State Prison Board
D. H. Austen
Germans Prepare Fresh Attempt to Reach the Channel
London believes Germany plans a renewed offensive in northern France and Flanders as heavy artillery and infantry are readied to press toward Calais and the English Channel amid stalled fighting in most rainbound theaters.
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Associated Press
London
France
Flanders
Calais
Emglish Channel
Villa moving toward American border in Texas report
Paso, Texas February 3. Reports say General Francisco Villa’s forces are moving east from the Chihuahua mountains toward the U S border. Mexican troops said to be advancing from the border near El Paso, Texas, as Villa allegedly commands a sizable band.
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Tex
Francisco Villa
Thihuahua
Mexico
Villa
Texas
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