Noted birthdays mark a line of famous lives today
The item lists birthdays of several prominent figures from Coburg to Cincinnati including Czar Ferdinand of Bulgaria, Marion Cahurne, Thomas W. Lawson, Ernest Twitchell, James F. Fielder, James Sturgis Pray, Dr. Charles M. Sheldon, and Grover Cleveland Alexander, noting ages from 30 to 60 and places from New Jersey to Boston. It also comments on current affairs and social observations with satirical flair.
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Czar Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Coburg
Tod
Caurane Bier
Marion
Montigny-Te-Noi
Agzo Teaway
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
Ivestigation
Charlestown
Mass
Ernest Twitchell
Society of Chemical Industry
Cincinnati
James F. Fielder
New Jersey
Jersey City
N. J
James Sturgis Pray
American Society of Landscape Architects
Charles M. Sheldon
Wellsville
N. Y
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Philadelphia
St. Paul, Neb
The Wolf at the Door Editorial Clash Over England Starvation
An editorial urges prudent, impartial verdicts on the German submarine impact on British shipping. It warns of severe hunger in England, contrasts French resolve, and questions America’s stance while praising France and cautioning against gloating over Britain’s peril. The piece closes with a local shoutout to editors and a candid personal note about Sam Farabee.
White man blamed for obscene remarks over high spud prices
In a municipal court hearing a white man faced charges for using vulgar language in public as potatoes or Irish potatoes rose in price. Two patrolmen testified they heard him swear loudly from 75 feet away, while a local elderly witness claimed the speech reflected anger at soaring spud costs. The judge taxed the defendant with costs, acknowledging high prices burdening the poor.
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Murphys
Trish
Stand by the President and Congress in war debate
The piece argues President Wilson may seek armed power to defend American rights but urges Congress to deny broad authority unless war is declared. It warns of a possible U boat conflict with Germany, stresses Congress as guardian, and mocks reform pressures on tobacco and Coca Cola while noting tobacco harm across forms.
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Ye Paragraphers
Greensboro News
United States
Congress
Wilson
Great Britain
Holland Germany break risks Belgian scene in shorter time
The remark warns that a break with Germany could trigger a rapid recurrence of a Belgian-style crisis, implying swift political upheaval if tensions escalate.
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Holland
Germany
Debate on compulsory military training in schools at Elm Street
In Elm Street school a seventh grade debate addressed the query whether the United States should have compulsory military training in public schools. Debaters Jacob Rabinowitz Snowden Hutchinson argued for the affirmative while Jacob Harris Allen Welborn argued the negative. judges ruled in favor of the affirmative.
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Elm Street
Claude A. Smith
A. F. Frazier
United States
Jacob Rabinowitz
Snowden Hutchinson
Jacob Harris
Allen Welborn
British Steamer Iser Sunk in Armed Conflict
Lloyds reports the sinking of the British steamship Iser, a 2,160 ton gross vessel, during ongoing hostilities. The London bulletin confirms the loss and notes the ship's tonnage for context.
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Iser
London
Lloyd’s
Life Insurance Pitch by C. B. Overman
An insurance sales message promotes buying life coverage from C. B. Overman claiming the policy will be right for the customer.
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C. B. Overman
City Tax Payment Drive Urges Timely Remittance
Municipal officials remind residents to pay city taxes promptly to avoid penalties and additional costs. The notice stresses due dates, penalties for late submission, and available payment options.
Villa forces in skirmish near Ojinaga threaten city
El Paso reports a clash 30 miles southwest of Ojinaga between Villa troops and government forces as troops cross the Rio Grande to join Villa. Carranza claims 17 killed and many wounded on his side while Villa reports ten dead.
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el Paso
Tex
Villa
Ojinaga
Rio Grande
Fort Hancock
Carranza
Jose Ynez Salazar
Manahours
Juarez
Uel Ochoa
Casas Grandes
Germans Shorten Front in Ancre Valley, Reuters Report
Reuters correspondent at British HQ in France describes a German withdrawal in the Ancre valley. He notes the retreat extended about three miles and involved moving guns and ammunition dumps forward, with obstructive tactics but no rear-guard actions.
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London
Reuters
France
Ancre
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High Point Enterprise
THE
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Asa Biggs
M. Brown
J.P. Rawley
North State
Bell Telephone Connection
High Point
N. C
Miss Alyss
Otto H. Kahn
Otto
B. m
Bly
Coggins
Coca Cola
North
Caro
Lina
Mr. Coggins
Cerity
General Assembly
North Carolina
Mr. Lloyd George
British Isles
England
Aster
America
Island Kingdom
Ers
Lions
Gilbert
Parker
Paign
Enterprise
Sam Farabee
President Wilson
United
States
Avoirdupois
Otinaga
Rankin Street
Geo. A. Matton
Standard Mirror Company
Winston-Salem
A. K. Smith
Cumberland
Howell Street
H. Harris and
Bro
Mayo
Brinton
Old Fort
J. C. Welch
Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
H. Street
N. W
Washington, D. C
J. A Hart Drug Co
DR. L. S. Fox
Wachovia Bank
L. S. Fox
O. E. Mendenhall
W. R. Morrow
Bank of Commerce
J. A. Hart Drug CO
High Point, N. C
W. F. Clayton
Bk. of Commerce
Wachovia Bank & Trust Co
J. Gurney Briggs
Mgr
Pel Iael
Max Bones
Broadway
Pearl White
Mae Marsh and
Robert Harron
Helen Gibson, the Fearless
Tanenhaus Bros
Easy Plan
Anenhaus Brothers
P. O. E. Commerce
New York Life Insurance
F. A. Ogburn
Bldg
J. Fred Tesh
C. E. McManus
R. E. Andrews
J. E. Guy
Elwood Basement
South Main St
New York
New York Bakery
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