Grant Describes Persia Sinking in Alexandria
Charles Grant of Boston, one of two Americans aboard the Persia when torpedoed, arrives in Alexandria. He details the explosion in the dining saloon, the scramble to deck and lifeboats, and surviving on wreckage until rescue. He notes Rob ert McNeely, American consul at Aden, was at his table but not seen. The scene was horrific with black water and hymns heard from a lifeboat.
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Associated Press
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Egypt
Charles Grant
Boston
Alexandria
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Persia
Drill
Robert McNeely
Aden
Washington
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White House
Tummulty
Wilson
Stone
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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Busines
Penfield
Vienna
Skinner
London
State Department
Lord Montague
Malta
Keblinger
thePersia
Hingchow
High Point Building Permits Show Sharp Thanksgiving to Christmas Dip
High Point reports a steep drop in building activity from Thanksgiving to Christmas with only 83 877 40 dollars in permit value. Since April 1 prosperity began, permits total about 114 630 40 dollars though actual costs likely exceed this amount. Principal permit holder was Elks Home repairs at 3000 dollars.
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High Point
Ineram
Elks’ Home
Imis
Greek ship crew sought to abandon stranded Thessaloniki
New York dispatch reports the crew of the Greek steamer Thessaloniki wished to abandon the vessel after ten days at sea amid gales and high seas. Nine crew members remained aboard while all passengers had been transferred to the Patris, another ship of the line, the radio message said.
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New York
Thessaloniki
United States
Patris
Three Durham Stores Destroyed by Fire
Fire of unknown origin at 3 a m totally destroyed a two story brick building and three mercantile establishments in West Durham. Loss estimated by Fire Chief Christian at 832 500. Building occupied by J Winnicoll, James S Davis and R Kearney. Building belonged to E G Davis of Henderson. Insurance about 6 500.
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Christian
J. Winnicoll
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Myrtle Hose Company Elects New Officers
Myrtle Hose Company No 3 held its annual meeting last night and elected J E Wagoner captain T W Stoner secretary J L Wall first foreman R V Critcher second foreman J G Martin driver S F Wall first pipeman D W Martin assistant pipeman A L Valentine butteman
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Myrtle Hose Company
J. E. Wagoner
T. W. Stoner
J. L. Wall
R. V. Critcher
J. G. Martindriver
S. F. Wall
D. W. Martin
A. L. Valentine
Admirals barred from speaking on naval program
Secretary Daniels said he would not allow Rear Admirals Fiske or Knight to address the navy program. The request came via telegraph from J W Scott of the Commercial Club of Chicago to President Wilson.
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Associated Press
Washington
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Fiske
Knight
Navy
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Chicago
Wilson
A. C. L. Plans to Extend Block Signal Network
Officials of the Atlantic Coast Line announce 1916 plans to extend automatic block signals to 320 miles of road. Signals have been completed on 6 miles of double track, but not yet placed in operation.
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Baltimore
Atlantic Coast Line
Weather forecast shows fair, warmer tonight through Wednesday
The outlook calls for fair skies and warmer temperatures tonight and on Wednesday with gentle to moderate east to southeast winds.
Justice Lamar Funeral Planned in Augusta
Washington reports Chief Justice White and several Supreme Court justices will travel to Augusta Georgia to attend the funeral of Justice Joseph Rucker Lamar who died Sunday night. The service will be held Wednesday morning at a long-time family church with no Washington services.
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Justice Lamar
Augusta
Washington
White
United States Supreme Court
Joseph Rucker Lamar
Georgia
van deVanter, Pitney and
McReynolds
Congress
Wilson
Associated Press
Senate
Lawsuit Over Mexican Mining Property Ends
The Colorado Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling in favor of Dr. J. G. Hollingsworth of Kansas City against Edward R. Tufts of New York in a prolonged eight year legal battle over mining property in Mexico valued at about 10 million dollars.
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Colo
Mexico
Colorado Supreme Court
J. G. Hollingsworth
Kansas City
Edward R. Tufts
New York
Derby plan trains millions for British draft drive
The British figures from October 23 to December 15 show 1 150 000 unmarried and 1 679 263 married men presenting for service amid a total of 2 829 263. Of single men 267 000 and 221 854 married men were rejected. The cabinet eyes the compulsory bill. Petrograd says heavy fighting from Volhynia to Bukovina.
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Associated” Press
Lingon
Lord Derby
Petrograd
Volhynia
Bukowina
Verno- Witz
St Marys Episcopal Church reports a fruitful 1915
Rev L W Blackwelder pastor of St Marys Episcopal Church presents a year end review citing 60 members, seven baptisms, fourteen confirmations, one funeral, 23 holy communions, 112 sermons and 174 services. He urges use of talents in 1916.
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L. W. Blackwelder
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
M Blackwelder
St. Mary's
Blackwelder
St. Mary’s
Funeral of Mrs. Kearns Held This Afternoon
The funeral for Florence Josie Kearns was held at 2 oclock at Wesley Memorial church. Dr. Gilbert T. Rowe and Rev. J Ek Thompson led the service with psalms and scriptures and a life sketch. Interment followed at Oakwood cemetery.
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Florence Josie Kearns
Orlock
Wesley Memorial Church
Mee
Kearns
Gilbert T. Rowe
J. Ek. Thompson
Ashboro
Bethel Church Names New Pastor H G Copenhaver
Bethel Reformed church announces Rev. H G Copenhaver from St Paris Ohio will arrive in February to assume duties at High Point church. His arrival marks a new pastoral assignment following notice to the congregation.
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High Point
Peace Through Christian Service At Wesley Memorial
The meeting at Wesley Memorial is set for 7 30 tonight with Rev A W Claxton and Rev A G Wixon as speakers. Rev P D G Brown spoke at First Reformed Church on Gentile peace through Christian service and the Jew Dr G T Rowe followed with remarks on bridging the Gentile Jewish divide. He stressed humility and open mindedness and cited 12 500 000 Jews worldwide. The gathering aims to unite churches and promote world peace through faith.
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A. G. Wixon
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America
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Lffe
Israel
Springfield Bible School closes successful year
The Springfield Bible School closed 1915 with enrollment 140 and average attendance 110. Perfect attendance pins were awarded to George Baker Blair Richardson Charles Taylor Lula Walton Tom Richardson John Richardson Frances Kersey Essie Baker Frank Morris John Morris Susie Giles Roy Weynick Violet Millikan James Ragan and Miss Ada Blair. George Kersey and Luther Johnson each missed only one Sunday.
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Springfield Bible School
George Baker
Blair Richardson
Charles Taylor
Lula Walton
Tom Richardson
John Richardson
Frances Kersey
Essie Baker
Frank Morris
John Morris
Susie Giles
Roy Weynick
Violet Millikan
James Ragan
Ada Blair
George Kersey
Luther Johnson
Epidemic Influenza Sweeps Coast to Coast in U S
The report from Surgeon General Blue describes influenza as spreading nationwide in the most serious epidemic yet seen. Major cities such as New York Chicago Philadelphia Boston San Francisco Seattle Cleveland and Detroit show wide prevalence with thousands of cases and rising pneumonia deaths. officials urge local action and public cooperation.
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Public Health Service
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