Plea for Leniency Headed by Court Against Forgery Case
In a Washington report Senator Newlands criticizes tariff and banking reforms while warning his party about radical shifts. In High Point a white man Carl Jones pleads for clemency after forging a check for 11 dollars on A J Owens of Sunnyside Ice and Fuel. The judge grants a suspended sentence on costs with strict accountability and monthly reporting, with police supervision to ensure reform.
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Associated Press
Washington
Newlands
Senate
Wilson
Nevada
Daltom
Albertson
Recorder’s Court
Carl Jones
A. J. Owens
Sunnyside Ice and Fuel Company
Jones
High Point
Janes
Chris
T. J. Gold
Dalton
Investigation opens into American consul Higgins
A Stuttgart dispatch reports Edward Higgins, the American consul at Stuttgart, is under investigation. The Staats-Zeitung of New York accuses him of unneutral and anti German declarations, with the Cologne Gazette reprinting the story and calling for his recall.
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Associated Press Berlin
London
Wolff Bureau
Stuttgart
Edward Higgins
Higgins
Staats-Zeitung
New York
Staats-Zetuing
Cologne
Cologne Gazette
Austrian Troops Advance in Montenegro
Associated Press reports Austrian forces making notable inroads into Montenegrin territory led by King Nicholas. Berane evacution claimed as a victory for Vienna with the river Lim area on the east bank secured. On Montenegrin northern frontier Austrians push past defenses at Mit Lavcen near Cattaro.
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Associated Press
London
Nicholas
War Office
Berane
Lim
Montencerins
Vienna
Monteneero
Mit
Lavcen
Cattaro
Progressive Party Leaders Meet in Chicago for Nomination
The national Progressive committee gathered in Chicago to choose the convention date and location. Chicago was favored for the site while the week of June 7 was supported, aligning with the Republican convention week. About 46 states were represented and 150 leaders attended, with J W McGrath meeting with Roosevelt aides beforehand.
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Associated Press
Chicago
National Committee
Progressive Party
J. W. McGrath
Theodore Roosevelt
Nationalists Drop Opposition to Service Bill
John E. Redmond announced in the house of commons that the Irish Nationalists would not further oppose the military service bill. The statement came at London on January 11.
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Associated Press
London
John E. Redmond
House of Commons
Lawyers in Fourteen States Endorse Taft for Supreme Court
Widely known attorneys from fourteen states signed a letter urging President Wilson to appoint former President Taft to the Supreme Court vacancy announced in New York on January 11.
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Associated Press
New York
Wilson
Taft
Supreme Court
Knights of Pythias Elect New Officers
High Point lodge No. 39, Knights of Pythias, elected A. E. Teeter as chancellor commander W. W. Jones as vice chancellor George T. Wood as prelate John W. Walker as master of finance Geo A. Matton as master of exchequer and W. L. Stamey as keeper of records and seal at their regular meeting last night.
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High Point Lodge No
Knights of Pythias
A. E. Teeter
W. W. Jones
George T. Wood
John W. Walker
Geo. A. Matton
W. L. Stamey
Rainy Weather With Moderate Winds Predicted
Rain tonight and Wednesday expected with moderate intensity and winds shifting directions.
Proposition to strengthen guard for defense
Washington January 11 plans to strengthen the national guard rather than the continental army were presented to President Wilson by House military committee Chairman Hay. The proposal would pay the guard regularly and authorize war take over, aiming to raise regular infantry strength without creating 10 new regiments or increasing overhead.
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Associated Press
Washington
National Guard
Continental Army
Wilson
Hay
House Military Committee
Mr. Hay
War Department
National Army
Hargett Elected Assistant Cashier At High Point Savings
At 2 o'clock this afternoon the stockholders of High Point Savings and Trust Company met for their annual gathering. The president's report was read and adopted, praising a prosperous year. Walter Hargette was chosen as assistant cashier. existing officers J. Elwood Cox, J. W. Harris, and Ed L. Ragan were re elected to their posts as president, vice president, and cashier.
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High Point Savings and Trust Company
Walter Hargette
J. Elwood Cox
J. W. Harris
Ed. L. Ragan
Atlanta near beer saloons closing as prohibition nears
About half of the 164 near beer saloons in Atlanta were closed or to close soon, with 82 licenses granted to date for the period ending May 1. The new prohibition measure takes effect then, abolishing near beer saloons and lockers.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Atlana
Expert trade advisor to visit the south
Washington reports Staley H. Rose, expert trade advisor of the bureau of commerce, will begin a southern tour to brief merchants and manufacturers on securing trade abroad. His itinerary will include Greensboro and Charlotte, North Carolina, with dates to be fixed later.
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Associated Press
Washington
Staley H. Rose
Bureau of
Greensboro
Charlotte
N. C
Little Hope For Huerta In Jan 11 Update
El Paso Texas January 11 slight hope for the recovery of Gen Victoriano Huerta remains according to his physician Dr M P Schuster. The doctor said the general was gradually losing strength and his illness had reached a critical stage.
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Fl Paso
Tex
Victoraino Huerta
M. P. Schuster
Schuster
Commercial National Bank of High Point Elects Assistant Cashier
Stockholders meet in the Commercial bank building at 10 am with Captain Joseph Parkins presiding. J Elwood Cox reports the bank in excellent condition and directors reaffirm confidence. EF S Wall elected assistant cashier. V A Idol cashier. Cecil Marriner transit chief. new posting machines praised for accuracy. Usury concerns addressed. bank states it charges six percent and sees no other fees.
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J. Elwood Cox
Cox
EF. S. Wall
Mr. Wall
V. A. J. Idol
Cecil Marriner
Earl Steed
Irvin White
Commercial National
John S. Williams
Commercial National Bank
Washington
Williams
Jury to Visit Scene of Murder of Dr C F Mohr
A Rhode Island jury in the Elizabeth Mohr murder case travels to the courthouse for a brief prosecution opening. The state alleges Mrs Mohr hired three Black men to kill Dr C Franklin Mohr who was killed August 5 while driving with his secretary Emily Burver. One defendant pleaded guilty to manslaughter and may testify for the state.
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C. F. Mohr
Associated Press
Providence
C. Franklin Mohr
Elizabeth Mohr
Dr. Mohr
Newport
Emily Burever
Resignations Of Bank Directors Sweep Nation
In New York on January 11, many prominent bankers resign from national bank directorates as banks prepare for annual elections. changes aim to enforce interlocking directorate limits under the Clayton act. The act bars serving as director of more than one large US bank with deposits and profits over 5 million dollars.
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Associated Press
New York
Wall Street
United States
Grand Jury Probes Yongstown Strike As Gates Reopen
Yongstown C January 11 The grand jury investigation of the strike at Yongstown Sheet and Tube resumed with many citizens waiting to testify. The gates of Republic iron and steel reopened and about 7 000 workers returned to work amid a quiet scene with no disorder reported.
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Yongstown
Yongstown Sheet and Tube Company
the Republic Iron and Steel Company
Debate on Military Service Bill in House of Commons
London January 11 The second reading debate on the military service bill began in the House of Commons. The general opinion was that support for the bill would be stronger on the second reading than it was on the first.
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London
House of Commons
First Baptist Plans New Year Through Six Committees
Six church committees were named to lead 1916 activities at First Baptist Church. Rev. A W Claxon urged faithful work as the groups cover Finance Membership Missionary Evangelism Visiting Music and related duties. J J Farriss stressed weekly member pledges as the financial solution.
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First Baptist Church
Norning
A. W. Claxon
J. J. Farriss
Baptist Brotherhood
F. M. Pickett
A. E. Tate
C. A. Smith
J. A. Clinard
W., Beeson
Lawrence White
H. D. Nears
R.T. Chappelle
Tom Shelton
C. 8. Ffrayson
Muse
J. H. Petty
A. J. Dodamead
R. T. Chappetle
T. G. Shelton
W. G. Brown
Early Younts
J. Mio Evans
A. KE. Tate
W. F. Clayton
J. J
J. Jjuse
HW. Clinard
F. Ek. Stoner
D. Stephen
W. C. Idol
Fa H Yin
Er Visitacion N. WW
Beeson
Rayson
G. A. Jocerns
Hb S. Barbee
Susie Lawrence White
J. D. Shears
Mr. Pickett
Board of Deacons and Finance Committee
Mrr. Farriss
Mr. Farriss
Steamer Lafayette Reaches New York Safely
The French liner Lafayette arrived in New York reporting no submarine or mine attack during the voyage. Ten passengers from Bordeaux had feared destruction after earlier warning messages. The incident echoes threats faced by the Lusitania before its last voyage.
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Associated Press
New York
Pordeaux
LaFayette
Mass meeting and Capitol demonstration over prohibition unemployment
A mass meeting and parade demonstration drew several hundred people on the Capitol grounds in Denver yesterday. Protesters represented individuals unemployed due to prohibition and called for action on the issue.
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Denver
Col
State Capitol
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Lucllen- Dawson
Luellen- Dawson
Ordnance Department
United States Army
Lawrace W. Luellen
Cecil F. Dawson
New York City
Walter Hargett
South
Huerta
Commercial Bank
Arouad Stockhlders
Errest Wall
Gid
National Bank of
the Commercial Bank Building
Joseph
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Trinity
First Baptist
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