Sweden Refuses to Sever Diplomatic Ties with Germany
Stockholm reports Sweden will not accept President Wilson's invitation to cut diplomatic relations with Germany. The government will protest Germany's naval policy and seek to protect Sweden's interests while remaining formally neutral. The Associated Press dispatch notes Sweden's stance amid calls from the United States.
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Sweden
Germany
Associated Press
Btockholm
Wilson
Senate Passes Bill to Create Four New Judicial Districts
Raleigh Feb 7 The Senate passed a bill creating four more judicial districts and providing for emergency judges to handle eastern and western districts. The measure calls for re districting and assigns emergency duties to each judge. A separate game commission bill to enforce uniform game laws faced amendments and was weakened. The House tabled a bill raising the age of consent to 18 while the Senate moved it to 16 and a companion bill was filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Special Legislative Service
Raleigh
Game Commission
Audubon Association
House
Secretaries to Meet in High Point as May Gathering Sets Tone
North Carolina Commercial Secretaries plan quarterly meetings starting in May with High Point hosting the first gathering. Fred N. Tate helped secure High Point and Miss Bessie Hackney discussed organizing a state chamber of commerce which was postponed pending banker support. E N Farriss of Charlotte was elected president with C R Pugh Elizabeth City and A T Bowler Raleigh as officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Chamber of Commerce
Gastonia
Bessie Hackney
Industrial Department
The
Commercial Club
E. N. Farriss
Charlotte
C. R. Pugh
Elizabeth City
A. T. Bowler
Raleigh
Greensboro
Brazil Protests German Unrestricted Submarine War
Rio Janeiro February 7 Brazil sent an official note to Berlin protesting Germany’s blockade and violation of international law. The reply argues the high seas could be closed and holds Germany responsible for any Brazilian ship damage. Chile and Argentina reportedly decline to join the terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
Berlin
Germany
Chile
Washington Explains Neutral Policy on German Ships
The U S government declares it will not seize German ships or title but will dismantle parts to protect harbors and shipping. Secretaries say dismantling is allowed if waters remain navigable and no harm comes to other vessels. The St Louis will not receive a convoy if sailing to England.
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Baker
Rom
Manila
Philippines
Colon
Pemama
United States
Germany
St. Louis
England
State Department
Daughters of Confederacy Offer Wilson Aid
The United Daughters of the Confederacy through the President General tendered President Wilson the support and services of their 100,000 members for the nation’s crisis in any available manner.
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Wilson
Associated Press
Washington
United Pmamghters of the
Confederacy
Explosion near Cologne kills nearly two hundred
Amsterdam reports a dynamite factory explosion at Schebusch near Cologne on January 27 killed about 200 people, mostly women.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Holland
Schebusch
Cologne
Peruvian Ship Lorton Sunk by German Submarine
The Peruvian sailing vessel Lorton en route from Callao Peru was sunk by a German submarine in Spanish waters on Monday according to a British official statement.
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Associated Press
Fead
Weasel Lorton
Callao
Peru
Nine Vessels Sunk By Submarine Today
Up to noon reports show nine vessels sunk in the German submarine campaign totaling over 2000 tons. The largest casualty is the British steamer Crown Point of 5218 tons, with the probable loss of the Azu. The list includes four steamers and a bark, plus two trawlers and two fishing boats, with two fatalities from Saxon Briton and two from Wartenfels.
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Azu
London
Soldiers From Company M Return North Carolina
First North Carolina Infantry Company M of High Point expected this evening after arriving in Asheville midnight. Three special trains carrying troops should reach here by nine. Dispatches indicate rest stops along the route as trains move to home stations. Ambassador Willard reports Gerard may have left Berlin and reached Switzerland with Stovall awaiting further Advices.
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First
North Carolina Infantry
High Point
Asheville
Enterprise
Hickory
Associated Press
Washington
Williard
Madrid
State Department
Ambassador Gerard
Berne
Switzerland
Gerard
Stovall
Berlin
Germany
Ambassador Gerard to sail from Barcelona to United States
A Havas dispatch from Barcelona reports Ambassador Gerard will depart Spain aboard a Spanish liner for the United States. The trip marks a diplomatic move as relations are described in dispatches dated February 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faris
Havas
Barcelona
Spain
Gerard
United States
British Determined Says The King
London reports King George opened parliament stating allied responses outline aims as far as possible. He warned that threats of further outrages against public order and humanity will steel Britain’s resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
George
Alise
United States
Bernstorff Must Go Direct
The Frederick VIII will dock at Halifax for inspection by British naval authorities before proceeding to New York. Britain required passports for Count von Bernstorff and the German diplomatic corps and ordered they travel home by the shortest available route.
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Washington
Frederick VIII
Count von Bernstorff
New York
Christiania
Halifax
Great Britain
German submarine Deutschland still in port awaiting voyage
Amsterdam February 7 Bremen newspaper reports that the merchant submarine Deutschland has not sailed on a third voyage to America and remains in a German port awaiting orders.
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Amsterdam
Bremen
America
Record Cold Continues Across Germany
Berlin reports ongoing frigid conditions with record low temperatures. Potsdam recorded the coldest night yet at 26 degrees below zero Fahrenheit, as official measurements show continued extreme winter weather.
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Berlin
London
Germany
Potsdam Observatory
Big Check Made Out for Land Condemnation
In Greensboro on February 7 an order signed in the district court directed that a check for 89000.75 dollars be paid to the Big Ivey Lumber Company of Buncombe County. The funds compensate land condemned by the government for expanding the Appalachian forest reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
District Court of the United States
Big Ivey Lumber Company
Buncombe County
Appalachian Forest Reserve
President Signs Bridge Bill For Potomac Span Approval
Washington February 7 President Wilson signed a bill authorizing the Washington Newport News Short Line to construct a bridge over the Potomac near Motomkin Point Virginia 30 miles south of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinon
Wilson
Washington-Newport News Short Line Railroad
Potomac River
Motomkin Point
Washington
Resolution urged to back Wilson on breaking with Germany
Senator Stone, chair of the foreign relations committee, urged immediate Senate action on a resolution endorsing President Wilson's policy of severing relations with Germany. The call signals strong bipartisan support for a formal endorsement of the administration's course.
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Washington
eFb
Stone
Foreign Relations
Senate
Wilson
Germany
Euphrates Crew Landed at Gibraltar
London February 7 The admiralty reports the crew of the British steamer Euphrates, whose sinking was announced February 1, has been landed at Gibraltar.
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London
Admiralty
Gibraltar
Mrs Robbins and Guests Leave for Greensboro Visit
Mrs H. H. Robbins and her two house guests Mrs J L Lattimore and Miss Marie Hunter of Charlotte depart this afternoon for a brief visit to relatives and friends in Greensboro.
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H. H. Robbins
J. L. Lattimore
Marie Hunter
Charlotte
Greensboro
Leak Family Visits Relocate to Charlotte
Mrs. D Leak and her daughter Miss Verda Leak have gone to Charlotte to stay awhile as guests of her son J Van Leak.
City Visitors Stay With Mrs Robbins on Main Street
Mrs J L Lattimore and Miss Marie Hunter of Charlotte are spending several days in the city as guests of Mrs H H Robbins on South Main Street.
Senator Works Declares US Not Neutral in Senate Protest
Senator Works Republican of California says the United States has not been neutral and would have avoided breaking with Germany if neutrality had persisted. He protests President Wilsons severing relations during a Senate session.
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Senator Works
United States
Associated Press
Washington
Germany
Works
California
Senate
Wilson
Peruvian Press Demands Break With Germany
The Peruvian press unanimously condemns Germany's naval warfare action and calls for Peru to declare support for the United States. The government is coordinating with other American nations to shape a policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lima
Peru
Germany
United States
Germans Driven From Sections of Lorraine Front
Spirited action reported on the Frenco-Belgian front despite cold, with Paris noting a German assault in Lorraine repulsed by a counter attack from advanced positions. French patrols have had success in other sectors.
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Associated Press
Paris
Lorraine
Educator William K. Tate Dies in Nashville
Professor William K. Tate 46, professor of rural education and treasurer at George Peabody college for teachers, died of pneumonia in Nashville on February 7. He was widely known as an educator.
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Associated Press
Nashville
William K. Tate
George Peabody College For Teachers
Cotton futures open nervy with losses and late rally
In New York on February 7, cotton markets showed nerves with prices initially down 7 to 7 points before turning higher. Active months traded 9 to 15 points under last night’s close amid liquidation, then rallied into the end of the first hour with March at 15.45, May 15.60, July 15.68, Oct 15.31, and Dec 15.49.
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New York
Sorosis Club Meeting Set at Mrs Pickett Home
Mrs F M Pickett will host the Sorosis club gathering Friday at 8 PM at 320 North Main Street, inviting members to her residence for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Pickett
Sorosis Club
North Main Street
Priscilla Club Meets With Mrs Coe on North Main Street
The Priscilla Club will meet with Mrs S C Coe on North Main Street Thursday, tomorrow afternoon at 3 oclock.
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Priscilal Club
Submarine activity skews Chicago wheat quotations
Chicago wheat prices fluctuated Tuesday as submarine activity influenced early bids. May wheat opened down half a cent to 1.73, July at 1.47, but market quickly reversed with a broad setback across futures.
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Chicago
Italian Ship Sunk by Lloyds Report
London February 7 The Italian steamer Ferucci is reported sunk by Lloyds with confirmation of the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Ferucci
Lloyd's
Lexington Locals to Clash With High Point Quint Tonight
The High Point Athletic club team, styled the Lexington Locals, meets Lexington in a second game at the armory on Washington street. Davidson county lads won the first encounter. tonight they seek revenge in a tight, competitive showdown with strong local support urged, game to be called at o'clock.
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High Point Athletic Club
Lexington
Armory
Washington Street
Davidson County
Lexington Way
High Point
Quint
No Immediate Prospect of Cheaper Paper
New York reports to the National Paper Trade Association and the American Pulp and Paper Association say there is no prospect of cheaper paper. Snow slows Canadian pulp cutting, woods supply is limited, cars and motive power are scarce, and costs continue to rise.
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Associated Press
New York
National Paper Trade Association
American Pulp and Paper Association
Pulp Distriete of
Canada
Frank L. Moore
Pulp and Paper Association
Swiss Minister Takes Over German Interests in U S
Washington February 7 Minister Ritter of Switzerland was instructed to assume German diplomatic interests in the United States including the embassy and 12 consulates. He notified the State Department of the action.
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Ritter
Associated Press
Washington
Switzerland
United States
State Department
North Carolina Regiment Arrives Asheville After El Paso Transit
The first regiment of North Carolina infantry arrived in Asheville from El Paso shortly after midnight. Two Asheville companies detrained, while sixteen other companies departed for home stations.
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Associated Press
Asheville
North Carolina Infantry
el Paso
Weather Outlook Turns Rain to Snow Thursday
Cloudy conditions with rain late tonight or Thursday then snow on Thursday. Extreme western parts warmer tonight, colder western portions Thursday. Moderate to fresh winds, mostly southwest.
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Miss Hackney
Secretaries’ Association
North Carolina Commercial Secretaries Associa
Fred N. Tate
Bhalil
U.S
Denmark
Copenhagen
Stockholm
Bernstorff
U. S
Euphrates
Nashville, Tenn
Priscilla Club
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