Washington Holds Back on Lusitania Talks Amid Legal Word Dispute
President Wilson and Secretary Lansing delay talks on Germany's latest Lusitania reply until Monday. Berlin proposes a workaround on the word illegal in the sinking and liability debates, keeping the deadlock and potential for a common ground intact as officials assess the German ambassador Count von Pernstorff's proposals.
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Whisky Seizure Poured Into City Sewer by Chief Gray
Clarence Haynes worked county roads as Chief Gray poured 14 gallons of rye and corn whisky into the sewer on Washington and Main Street. The confiscation included two 10 gallon kegs and two 2 gallon jugs, a record number for the city authorities.
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Republicans Hold Local Convention Delegates Named
High Point Republicans met in Greensboro for the county convention to select delegates for congressional and state events and to adopt resolutions. North High Point, South High Point, and Fourth Ward named 52 delegates and alternates, with leaders predicting a Republican victory and unity for peace in the party.
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Robbins
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J. O. Connor
C. C. Robbins
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A. A. Holton
DP. L. Crouch
D. E. Spencer
Robert Sivelofi
Ed. L. Ragan
J. J. Hayworth
James Hutchins
H. W. Scott
G. A. McGhee
Emery Henderson
Lane Sechrest
N. FE. Braswell
L. O. Tadlock
R. H. Ring
Tom Hines
Charles Blake
B. C. Harmon
MacLewallen
W. P. Ragan
Z. M. Silman
J. S. Worth
Walter Royal
Jones and Ragan
J. 8. Worth
W. L. Horner
G. L. Nivett
J. E. Cox
Charles Haney
M. R. Lynch
J. Carl Hill
John Carroll
Webb Farrington
H. M. Armentrout
Will Carroll
Wyatt Friddle
J. R. Yates
War report notes stalled offensives and growing Balkan pressure
Across France and Belgium heavy artillery drives continue without trench gains. British relief forces in Mesopotamia held near Wat hl Amara as Townshend’s guard resists further progress. Bulgarian motions falter at the Drin river while Austrians push from Durazzo and Albanian coast. Appam incident easing as US officials confirm no explosives aboard and four NC National Guardsmen face court over an armory poker game.
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President Wilson weighs new speaking tour plan
President Wilson considers a southern and possible western tour after his middle western preparedness trip. Invitations have come from Virginia to Texas and the Lusitania case could deter the plan. a decision before February 10 seems unlikely due to routine business.
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Supplies distributed to relief districts in Arkansas
Emergency supplies and assistance were rushed today to central relief districts in eastern Arkansas and Pine Bluff, under the direction of the Red Cross, to aid the second district.
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A Powerful Motor Boat for Coast Patrol Service
A noted boat manufacturer announced that a Navy Department representative ordered a high speed 16 cylinder boat for coast patrol. It will exceed 40 miles an hour and will carry a torpedo tube.
Boy Scouts of America Observe Sixth Anniversary Week
Special service for High Point Boy Scouts held at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening at 7 30 with scouts in pews. George T Wood delivers address. Rev P Coble preaches. Program includes march in, oath, law readings, texts, hymns, and benediction. Banquet Thursday promises a notable event with six patrols taking part.
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Weather forecast notes partly cloudy weekend
Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday with warmer temperatures. Winds will be moderate and variable, bringing a mild weekend outlook.
Negro guarded whisky. youth charged with fatal shooting
Hobgood February 5. Tom Adams a colored youth is charged with shooting and killing Ebb Burnett a white boy after Burnett picked up a package of liquor. Adams fled toward Tillery but was captured and brought back bound over without bail.
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Philippine Independence Bill Moves to House
Washington feb 5 the Philippine independence bill passed the senate last night and was sent to the house today the measure grants independence to the Philippine islands in four years and provides for greater self government administration leaders expect quick house action and Democratic support with the president’s approval seen as likely
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Christian Endeavorers at Friends Church Monday
All Christian Endeavorers of the city and friends are invited to meet at the Friends church Monday evening at 7 30 for a social feature of Christian Endeavor week. The event aims to help Endeavorers become better acquainted and enable better work during the week. The remainder of the week's program will be published Monday.
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Congressman Britt Addresses Child Labor Conference
Feb 7 Asheville reporters note the twelfth annual National Conference on Child Labor opens with informal discussions on eight hour laws and state control. North Carolina’s James J. Britt is expected to speak on state and national control amid disputes between the Southern Textile Association and the conference over the federal child labor bill and related shop operations concerns.
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James J. Britt
North Carolina
Highth Fesson
Pennsylvania
New York
Henry A Gilliam of Tarboro Dies in Baltimore
Henry A Gilliam a member of the University of North Carolina board of trustees and former North Carolina state senator died in Baltimore hospital after weeks of illness. Funeral services will be held in Tarboro on Monday. He was 47 and a prominent eastern North Carolina lawyer and political leader.
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North Caroelina
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