Admiral Sims Urges Abolishing Naval Awards Policy
Rear Admiral A William S. Sims testifies before a Senate sub committee on naval decorations urging elimination of a policy that rewards defeat and changes merit. He argues future safety is more important than building battleships and says he never disputed Allies’ war effort. Mrs Breckett recovers and is able to go out.
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Sims
Secretary of the Navy
Byrnes
Europe
United States
Great Britain
Robert Breckett
Johnson Street
Loyal Laurens Morgan Weds Kentucky Beauty Gertrude Warren
Lieutenant Laurens M. Morgan, aide to General Clarence Baird and descendant of J P Morgan and Alexander Hamilton, recently married Mrs. Gertrude Warren, described as a Kentucky beauty.
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New York
Laurens M
Clarence Bairds
J.P. Morgan
Alexander Hamilton
Gertrude Warren
Kentucky
Red Cross Plea Seeks 50 Nurses in High Point
There is no change in the influenza situation but five calls for nurses were received today. The Red Cross reports it cannot secure nurses for all stricken homes despite volunteers from two residents. Citizens hesitate to volunteer though attractive pay and civic duty are urged. Volunteers are badly needed from High Point's Furniture City and should apply at headquarters promptly.
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Red Cross
Furniture City
Crown Prince Wilhem Offers Self to Allies in Extradition
Amsterdam reports a telegram said to come from former Crown Prince Wilhelm offering to surrender in place of German nationals. He asks the allied powers and leaders including King Edward VII, King Albert, King Vittorio, President Wilson, and the Japanese emperor to accept him as a victim for the 900 Germans who served their country.
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Amsterdam
Prormer
Wilhen
Campaign committee member drives GOP women effort
In Topeka Kansas Mrs Margaret Hill McCarter is a member of the Republican Women's National Executive committee. She participates with a group of women actively planning the women's part of the presidential campaign.
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Margaret Hill McCarter
Topeka
Kans
Republican Women's National Executive Committee
Critical wage talks between Hines and railway unions
Washington February 10 wage negotiations with Director General Hines have reached a critical point as the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen warns of a strike if demands are not met. W T Lee, union president, pressed for a definite reply while Hines asked to confer with labor representatives before stating a position.
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Washington
Hines
Brotherhood of
W. T. Lee
Lee
Mr. Hines
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes
Tumulty
Hines May Tell Rail Union Wage Demands Differ
Washington reports that Director General Hines is likely to tell railroad workers' representatives that wage increase demands cannot be granted. He may only adjust alleged wage inequalities. Union spokesmen are expected to present a new proposal.
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Washington
Hines
Aged Negress in Need of Food and Care in High Point
ANT ANN PENNINGTON reports a frail elderly Black woman known as mammy on Leonard Street in High Point is ill and nearly blind. Neighbors and white friends provide aid when possible as she often goes days without meals, needing continued support.
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High Point
Leonard Street
Spain seeks American safety pins as supply tightens
Consul-General Carlton Bailey Hurst in Barcelona reports strong demand for steel safety pins in Spain. Spain now covers only twenty percent of its normal supply and previously relied on Germany for the rest. The market shifts toward American pins amid supply disruption.
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Carlton Bailey Hurst
Barcelona
Spain
Germany
Assembly Support Hun Government in Berlin
In Berlin Feb 10 the foreign relations committee of the national assembly backed the government stance condemning Allied demands. It will submit official lists to the attorney general to investigate alleged offenses and determine if charges can be punished under German civil or penal codes.
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Berlin
Committee On Foreign Relations
The
National Assembly
H W Scot Dies Sudden in Badin
H W Scott of Badin died suddenly last night at Kennedy's boarding house on English Street where he had stayed as a guest. A Badin police officer, he planned to enter business in Hug Point. He leaves a widow and one child. funeral at Pleasant Grove church tomorrow at 10 with interment in the church graveyard.
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H. W. Scott
Badin
Kennedy
English Street
Scott
Hug Point
Pleasant Grove Church
Death of Cletus Chadwick From Influenza
Cletus Chadwick age 24 died yesterday afternoon at his parents home in Jamestown from influenza. He is survived by his mother, father, and sisters Mary and Ethel Chadwick. Interment was at Deep River church graveyard this afternoon. The Chadwick family all contracted the flu. Mrs Chadwick and one daughter are currently ill.
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Cletus Chadwick
W. F. Chadwick
Jamestown
Mary
Ethel Chadwick
Deep River Church
Chadwick
Cotton futures open steady amid unsettled market tones
New York February 10 cotton futures opened steady with March 35.00 May 32.60 July 30.65 October 28.60 December 25.10. The market showed unsettled activity as Liverpool remained firm while railroad trouble and weak stocks triggered selling and a possible easier spot market. Early trading saw declines of 17 to 35 points from last night’s close.
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New York
Liverpool
Southern
Charities Appeal For Help To Fight Influenza
Several hundred dollars are needed by the Associated Charities to meet urgent demands. Rev J M Hilliard will seek contributions from High Pointers and Rev George R Brown will assist. Letters will be mailed to solicit donations as churches cannot host drives. Brown urges contributions through the charity’s clearinghouse to ensure aid only reaches worthy applicants. M W Stone of Richmond visited for business.
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High Points
J. M. Hilliard
George R. Brown
Associated Charities
Treaty Shunted Off Main Track for Appropriation Debate
The peace treaty is back with the foreign relations committee and likely won’t reach the Senate before next week. Republican leaders plan to attach reservations from the last session and may modify them to spur compromise, though ratification remains distant.
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Senate
Lexington Armed Camp All Day Today
Dawn reveals Lexington under armed guard as veterans from Chateau Thierry patrol streets to prevent a repeat of yesterday’s fatal mob violence that claimed five lives. William Lockett, accused slayer of 11-year-old Geneva Hardman, sits in a steel cage awaiting transfer to Frankfort reform school or Eddyville prison, with authorities delaying removal amid security concerns.
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Chateau Thierry
William Lockett
Geneva Hardman
Frankfort
Eddyville
Lockett
New York Press Snow Storm Paralyzes Main Streets
New York was gripped by a heavy snow storm as major streets lay blocked by drifts. Early predictions suggested a change to rain but the day saw continued heavy snowfall. An army of 14,900 workers operated around the clock since Wednesday to clear the streets.
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New York
Anarchy Prevails in Odessa Says Incoming Reports
Report from here states Odessa, recently captured by Bolsheviks, is experiencing chaos as communications with the city are cut. About three thousand refugees have arrived here in the wake of the turmoil.
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Constantinople
Pek
Odessa
Here
Yeeterda
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