Wilson weighs Entente reply in search for new peace move
President Wilson opened careful review of the Entente note to find a path for a further step in the peace effort. Cabinet discussions and talks with Col. E M House signaled that no early end to the war is assured, but that doors may remain open for additional communications to Germany. The next move could be a direct terms demand or a secret, deliberative approach from the United States.
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Wilson
Entente
Col. E. M. House
Germany
United States
White House
One Thousand Suffragists to Form White House Cordon
Washington reports that the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage will skip a parade and instead stage a White House picket line with more than 1,000 women forming a cordon around the grounds on inauguration eve. The silent sentinels kept watch in freezing weather as President Wilson saluted and the pickets marched in military precision.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congressional Union For Woman Suffrage
Tinels
Wilson
Golf
State moves to raise Confederate veterans pensions in House
Raleigh January 12 the Special Legislative Service reports Representative Brunitt of Granville filed a statewide pension bill to increase the annual appropriation for Confederate soldiers sailors and wives. The measure estimates an increase of about 125000. Doughton of Alleghany proposed an absentee voters act to allow mail voting from out of state. The House adjourned early after 20 minutes and the Senate plans reconvening Monday at 3 30 PM.
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Special Legislative Service
Raleigh
Brunitt
Granville
Doughton
Alleghany
House
Réaye
Senate
Fire Destroys Big Shell Plant in Kingsland New Jersey
The eighty acre Canadian Car and Foundry ammunition plant near Kingsland New Jersey was ruined by fire and exploding shells. Authorities fear thousands of loaded shells within four miles if the fire spread. No lives confirmed lost and 1400 workers possibly escaped. Fire started from alcohol ignition and danger from unexploded shells urged caution.
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Associated Press
New York
Canadian Car and Foundry Company
Kingsland
N. J
Russia
Deeds Filed In High Point For Property Transfers
Two deeds recorded in High Point transfer property interests. T Ward Eshelman to William E Burns sells half undivided interest in a North Main Glenn streets lot, 90 by 192 feet, for 10 dollars. E W Mellichampe to J Schwartz transfers an 80 by 197 feet lot at King Morris streets for 400 dollars. Also note new half-dollar coins arriving for circulation with Liberty and eagle designs.
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Glenn Streets
T. Ward Eshelman
William E. Burns
E. W. Mellichampe
J. Schwartz
King and
Morris Streets
Liberty
United States of America
Father Seeks Help in Missing Son Rei Wilson Item
A Union Hill resident, Rei Wilson, seeks information on his 13 year old son who ran away with an older boy named Walter Little. Advertisements appeared in state papers asking for any leads. The two reportedly headed south perhaps toward Atlanta. The boy wore a blue serge suit and light checked cap and has light hair and blue eyes.
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Rei Wilson
Wilson
Union Hill
Walter Little
Little
Atlanta
British Attacks Fail on Somme Front Says Berlin
Berlin reports British troops attacked near Serre and Beaumont on the Somme yesterday but were repulsed. Headquarters in Berlin released the claim in last night’s report.
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Berlin
Sayville
Sere
Beaumont
Paris
War Office
Fig Growers Report War Boosts California Industry
Fresno reports show a wartime drop in fig imports has spurred a substantial rise in fig growing in California. Members of the San Joaquin Valley Fig Growers association presented findings at their annual meeting.
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California
San Joaquin Valley
Fig Growers’ Association
Thaw to Leave Hospital If Poison Not Taken
Harry K. Thaw, after slashing his throat and wrist in Philadelphia, may be released in two weeks if he has not swallowed poison tablets. Detectives guard his bedside as New York authorities seek him on kidnapping and assault charges linked to blackmail claims by Frederick Gump Jr.
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Hiladelphia
Harry K. Thaw
Thaw
New York
Frederick Gump, Jr
Kansas City
Gump
St. Mary’s Hospital
Heavy fighting on Russian front reported by Berlin
Berlin reports intensified combat on the northern Russian front along the Dvina and south of Dvinsk with Russian forces repulsed along the Vilna Dvinsk railroad. A Macedonian front engagement saw Austro Hungarian Bulgarian units repelling Entente attacks as British assaults north of the Ancre yielded initial gains but were later driven back with heavy losses.
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Dvinsk
Vilna- Dvinsk
Ancre
Beaucourt
War Office
Luck Fails Defendants in Municipal Court Session
G L Hagan dodged a worthless check charge for 10.40 on W H Gurley after the note was found dated ahead and not endorsed but a new warrant for 6.30 was issued for a check on E K Ingram. Milton Silver faced charges for maintaining a surface closet draining into the city water supply and was found guilty with a 10 dollar fine plus costs, to be remitted if the nuisance is abated in three days.
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G. L. Hagan
W. H. Gurley
Milton Silver
Silver
Two High Schools Face Off in Armory Basketball Games
Tonight at the Armory the boys and girls teams from High Point and Lexington high schools meet in a doubleheader postponed from earlier. The boys seek wins after tough schedule while the girls aim to break their winless streak, with a 7:30 start and continuous play between halves.
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Lexington
High Point High Schools
High Point
Davidson County
Wallburg
Pomona
Jamestown
Weather outlook with patchy rain likely Saturday
Fair tonight followed by overcast skies and possible rain on Saturday. Temperatures rise with fresh east and southeast winds.
Progress on Washington Street Garuttering Advances
Work on Washington Street continues despite cold weather and by early next week the garuttering will be completed.
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Washington Street
Wood Leaks Inquiry Resolved Recommitted in Senate Row
President Wilson stock leak dispute returns to rules committee after Democrats abandon closure plan. Wood, author of the resolution, says no apology, cites alleged market profits from insiders. Lawson could be cited for contempt as a recall motion looms.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
House
Democrats
Rules Committee
Henry
Wood
Twan
Congress
Cantrill
Kentucky
Coleagues
Ruels Committee
Thomas W. Lawson
Lawson
Justice Haerle Celebrates Double Anniversary in Bardonia
Judge George Haerle Sr. of Bardonia marks his silver anniversary as town justice and his golden wedding anniversary. At 70, the former railroad engineer wed in New York City on January 9, 1867. He was appointed Clarkstown police justice in 1892 and has held the office since, currently in good health along with his wife.
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Conyers
George Haerle, Sr
Bardonia
Mr. Haerle
New York City
Haerle
Clarkstown
Cotton Futures Open Higher In Early New York Trade
The cotton market opened firm in New York with an advance of 1 to 15 points and active months gaining 12 to 36 points. Early highs included May at 18.62, then prices eased 3 to 4 points after the first hour. January 17.94, March 19.16, May 18.45, July 18.51, October 7.22.
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New York
Wheat prices rise then fall after Wilson peace note
Chicago trading opened with wheat advancing 4 to 2% as May and July contracts hit 1.88-1.89 and 1.52-1.53. The gains faded, with some prices slipping below the prior session close as the market retraced the early strength.
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Chicago
Wilson
Town Taken by German Forces in Romania
Berlin reports the Romanian town of Laburtea captured yesterday by the invading German army. Russian forces were driven back toward the Sereth between Bralia and Galatz as the conflict continues in the region.
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Berlin
Laburtea
War Office
Sereth
Bralia
Galatz
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