Germans Rush Reinforcements Amid Shifting Fronts
Reports from Amsterdam and Athens indicate large German forces at the Belgian frontier and ongoing debates over future offensives. Russian and Caucasus engagements persist with mixed results. British miners oppose conscription and vow vigilance against any military service expansion.
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Constantinople
Caucasus
Persia
Ezerum
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Lancaster
Warren and Christy Case Heads for U.S. Supreme Court
In Raleigh on February 9 the North Carolina Supreme Court denied an application for a writ of error seeking a U S Supreme Court appeal. Mrs Warren and Samuel P Christy, under sentence of death for the 1914 murder of George J Warren near Winston, argued the confessions violated due process. Parish of Winston said he would appeal to Chief Justice White for a writ of error.
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P. Christy
Walter Clark
North Carolina Supreme Cent
Attorney Parish
Winston
Christy
Justice White
Supreme Court of the United States
Horney lands sold at public auction for 35500 dollars
77 acres sold at public auction by Commissioners T J Gold and L Sapp to O A Kirkman D Simmons and Mr J Wrenn for 35500. Court confirmation required and if bid not raised within 20 days the three victorious bidders will receive the land. Purchasers plan extensive improvements and project plans underway.
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Horney
T. J. Gold
L. Sapp
O. A. Kirkman
D. Simmons
J. Wrenn
Kikwah
Weather Forecast Shrugs Into Colder Northwest Evenings
Local rains tonight give way to cooler air, especially in the northwest. Thursday brings fair skies, colder temperatures, and moderate northwest winds across the region.
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Nothwest
Americans Not After Blood Money Referendum Vote
AAP reports at the Chamber of Commerce session feature Dr. Wellington Koo and Edward Saline with Senator Fletcher. Saline argues the referendum shows American business will back an international court, opposing claims that US business seeks only war profits and bloodshed.
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United States
Salime
Saline
Guilford County OKs Road Bond for High Point Greensboro Link
Guilford County Commissioners unanimously authorize borrowing up to 125000 to build a concrete asphalt highway from High Point to Greensboro. About five miles exist, ten miles remain at estimated 312700 per mile, with construction to start within ten days and finish within four months if crews are allocated.
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Greensboro
High Point
Good Reads Bureau
Vanstory
Ligh Point
Rh. R. King
Fred N. Tate
Tate
Committee Begins Inquiry Into Brandeis Suitability
Washington February hearing opens on Louis D. Brandeis Supreme Court nomination before a Senate judiciary sub committee. Protestants oppose while many individuals and organizations favor the confirmation. Public sessions were decided due to broad interest.
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Washington
Louis LD. Brandeis
Supreme Court
Senate Judiciary Committee
Brandeis
Prisoners In Henderson Jail Attempt Escape
Hendersonville February 9 authorities halted a jail delivery when nine prisoners were found sawing through bars and a concrete floor. A black youth employed by the jail provided the oil for the escape tools. One inmate, charged with murder, awaits trial at the March term of the Superior Court.
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Hendersonville
Jury Charged to Indict All Who Play Cards for Prizes
Madisonville society matrons were upset as Judge Carl Henderson charged the Hopkins county grand jury to investigate bridge parties and indict anyone playing cards for prizes He urged stopping a social gambling crime while criticizing class bias and calling for action against perceived contagion in the community.
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Hopkins County Grand Jury
Senate Passes Navy Strengthening Bill
The senate approved a resolution allocating 3.6 million for Mare Island and New York Navy Yard battleship construction and increasing the entrance class at the Naval Academy by 300. The measure had already passed the House.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mare’s Island
New York Navy Yard
Naval Academy
House
North Carolina Delegates Gather For Greensboro Laymen’s Convention
Delegates from across North Carolina converge on Greensboro for a religious laymen’s convention expected to draw 2,500 attendees. Notable speakers include Dr. John N. Mills Rev J A G Shipley and Rev J F Love with final sessions featuring Dr William T Ellis and Dr D Clay Lilly. The convention aims to promote church growth and will run through Sunday with Lilly’s lecture on Getting Ready for World Conquest.
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Associated Press
Greensboro
North Carolina
John N. Mills
Washington, D. C
Shipley
Shanghai
China
J. F. Love
Richmond
William T. Ellis
D. Clay Lilly
Nashville
Christian Church
Lilly
Suggested Lusitania Wording Change Noted in Pact
Washington reports Count von Bernstorff the German ambassador proposed a wording shift in the Lusitania agreement replacing “assumed liability” with “recognizes liability” in the tentative draft presented to Secretary Lansing.
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Washington
Lansing
Count von Bernstorff
Wade and Welburn Acquitted in Liquor Case Rulings
Judge Dalton acquits Wade a white man charged with selling a pint of whisky to Levy Johnson on January 2, finding the whisky not proven. Another case against Wade for keeping whisky for sale will be heard later. Joe Welborn, a white man, is found not guilty of selling whisky to Mary Caldwell. A separate case against Welborn for keeping whisky for sale awaits Saturday.
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Wade
Joe Tyson
Henry Peace
T. J. Gola
Tyson
Elmer Jones
Dalton
Necro
Joe Welborn
Mary Caldwell
Messrs. Gold and Williams
Joe
Telephone Men Meet in This City for State Convention
Delegates from North Carolina Virginia and part of South Carolina will gather in High Point February 22 1916 for the North Carolina district of the Southern States Independent Telephone Association. About 50 to 100 delegates are expected with talks on management and independent companies and possible Bell system connections amid ongoing negotiations between local carriers. The Elwood hotel will serve as headquarters and the two day meeting may extend.
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North Carolina
Southern States Independent Telephone Association
High Point
N. C
Virginia
Mississippi
North State Telephone CO
Iredell Telephone CO
Concord Telephone CO
Mooresville ‘Telephone CO
Asheboro Telephone
Commissioner Jones Attends Good Roads Institute Meeting
County Commissioner W. Jones, a strong roads advocate, urged the High Point Greensboro highway plan and won unanimous board support yesterday in Greensboro. He is now at the North Carolina Good Roads Institute in session at Chapel Hill.
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W. ©. Jones
High Point
Greensboro
North Carolina Good Roads Institute
Chapel Hill
Relief measures for flood sufferers organized in Arkansas
State troops set up a central refugee camp at three points on the eastern Arkansas flood area. Tents and equipment from the Little Rock armory and Arkansas City were sent as relief expeditions stockpile rations for 3000 marooned near Pendleton while levees along the Mississippi hold near crest.
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Associated Press
Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Arkansas City
Clarendon
Pine Bhatt
Pendleton
Mississippi River
Church Loyalty Meeting Tonight by Endeavorers
The Christian Endeavor society holds a midweek loyalty service at their own church tonight designated as church loyalty night. Members are urged to attend as pastors conduct the service and the group reinforces its loyalty to church and pastor while seeking mutual support and new collaboration.
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Endeavorers
Christian Endeavor Society
Christian Endeavor
Shabbily Dressed Foreigner Arrested in Senate Office Building
A shabbily dressed foreigner was arrested by Capitol Police after being found climbing down from the attic of the Senate office building. The van was unarmed but the suspect defied authorities when questioned.
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Capitol
Senate
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