Russian Offensive Claims Threefold Purpose and Gains Near Czernowitz
AP report notes Russian forces gained near Czernowitz by seizing adagura, strengthening left flank, and signaling initiative to Romania. Entente observers say Balkans relief achieved though Champagne measures fell short for German forces. Greek protest over Corfu occupation suggested amid broader Balkan shifts.
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Czernowitz
Sadagura
Petrograd
Galicia
Bessarabia
Romania
Balkans
Champagne
Corfu
Entente
Greece
Death by Lynching Probe Opens in Goldsboro
The Jan 13 report says John Richards was lynched near the Gurley crime scene after being taken from Wayne County jail. An investigation scheduled for Friday aims to determine if Richards was shot or strangled. Three other black suspects are en route to Raleigh for safekeeping as Sheriff Edwards vows to pursue the mob and arrest those responsible.
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Associated Press
Goldsboro
John Richards
Wayne County
Anderson Gurley
Richards
Gurley
Raleigh
Edwards
Two Earthquakes Recorded Today by Georgetown Observatory
Two earthquakes were recorded early today by the seismograph at Georgetown University Observatory. The tremor was pronounced and the center lay about 2,600 to 2,700 miles from Washington.
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Associated Press
Washiington
Georgetown University Observatory
Washington
General Huerta Reported Dying in Mexico Crisis
Fl Paso Jan 13. Gen Victoriano Huerta former provisional president of Mexico reported dying last night and still alive this morning, with observers noting he was growing weaker.
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Associated Press
Fl Paso
Vicctoriano Huerta
Mexico
Tragic Lumber Yard Worker Killed by Train
A Jan 13 dispatch from Lenoir reports M. E. Sumpter aged 28 killed by a train while leaving the Wilson Lumber company plant. The incident left the top of his head and an arm torn off.
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M. E. Sumpter
Wilson Lumber Comny
Governor Craig reacts to North Carolina lynching in Goldsboro
Asheville reports Governor Craig expresses shock at the lynching of John Richards in Goldsboro and vows to punish mob participants. He says he has no official facts yet and will pursue action upon returning to Raleigh. He notes the crime occurred in Wayne County and that authorities have not communicated with him.
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Asheville
Wayne County
Craig
John Richards
Roldsboro
Erolina
Richards
Goldsboro
Raleigh
Lynch of John Richards Reported in Raleigh
Captain E H Bain of Company KE, second regiment, Goldsboro, reported to Adjutant General Young that John Richards was lynched in Raleigh yesterday. The regiment was held under arms Monday night but no guard was placed at the jail Tuesday night due to lack of further trouble.
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Raleigh
E. H. Bain
Goldsboro
Adjt
Laurence W. Young
North Carolina National Guard
John Richards
Bairm
Alvin Hotel Changes Hands in Asheboro
In Asheboro on January 13, the Alvin hotel comes under new management by W. H. Jones formerly of the Arborough in Raleigh and previously with the Elwood at High Point for about two years. W. L. White, Ashlyn manager for two years, resigns to become a traveling salesman.
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Asheboro
Alvin Hotel
W. H. Jones
Arborough
Raleigh
Jones
Elwood
High Point
W. L. White
Ashlyn
Dr J C Caldwell Accepts Drake University Professorship
Dr J C Caldwell president of the Atlantic Christian college for nine years has accepted the chair of Bible instruction at Drake University in Des Moines Iowa. He will leave his Atlantic Christian post in September.
Resignations Withdrawn In British Labor Ministry
London reports that the resignations of Arthur Henderson parliamentary under secretary William Brace and George H. Roberts lord commissioner of the treasury have been withdrawn.
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London
Ministry of the Labor
Arthur Henderson
Board of Education
William Brace
George H. Roberts
Home Affairs
the Treasury
Contempt Charge Faces Woman in High Point Court
In High Point, Janie McDonald faced contempt charges after allegedly saying "Well damn him" about Judge Dalton. The court sentenced her to 15 days, but the sentence was struck due to her husband’s illness, and she was released.
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Rcorder’s
Cael
Goldie McDonald
Janie
Dalton
Mr. Dalton
Nannie Cheek
Cal
Bert Chambers
Recorder’s Court
Chambers
Cheek
Cal Chambers
Weather Forecast Then Cold Wave Set In
Rain or snow tonight followed by generally fair weather. Friday will be much colder with a cold wave and strong west winds.
Americans Murdered by Mexican Bandits Reported
Washington reports state department dispatches from El Paso confirm the killing of Part Kramer near Guierra Chihuahua. Bandits led by former Ville colonels Lopez and Beltran attacked a train killing Americans and robbing the cars while Carranza officials promise remedies. A separate claim of ten Americans and two English women killed near Madera remains unconfirmed.
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Washington
Part Kramer
State Department
el Paso
Kramer
Guierra
Santa Ysabel
Chihuahua
Department
Ville
Lopez
Beltran
Cen. Reyna
Carreras
Eliseo Arrendonde
Carranza
Lansing
Villa
Madera
Bodies of 18 Americans slain by Mexican bandits reach El Paso
The bodies of 18 Americans killed Monday by Mexican bandits at Santa Ysabel west of Chihuahua city arrived in El Paso and were turned over to undertakers for shipping to relatives nationwide. The body of Joseph Enders, reported
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Ee. Stephenson
Chihuahua
Stephenson
Carranza
Santa Yescabel
Santa Ysabel
Ben Snell
Frank Woods
el Paso
Tex
Chihiumhua City
Joseph Enders
Exports at Wilmington Jump in 1915 Despite Import Slump
Figures from the Wilmington customs house show exports through the port in 1915 rose nearly threefold to 6,217,181 dollars from 1,884,518 in 1914, due to late cotton shipments and wartime conditions. Imports fell 6 percent to 1,308,815 dollars from 3,491,085 in 1914, hindered by high ocean rates and scarce materials like fortifier constituents and West Indian molasses.
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Wilmington
Customs House
Germany
West Indies
Dry Dock Plan Urged for Atlantic Coast
Rear Admiral Stanford urged the House Naval Committee to build two dreadnought dry docks on the Atlantic side. One dock would cost 3,500,000 at Norfolk, the other a second basin near Hatteras with site options of Guantanamo Mobile or New Orleans. Stanford favored Guantanamo for strategic Caribbean risks, noting full equipment could cost 7,500,000.
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Washington
Atlantic
House Naval Committee
Stanford
Norfolk
Hatteras
Guantanamo
Mobile
New Orleans
Caribbean
Wilson County Jail Delivery Thwarted
A jail turnkey in Wilson County stopped an escape plot at the county jail. Prisoner Sam Bunn, aided by a smuggled hack saw hidden in clothing, had already cut two bars before discovery. A female visitor allegedly brought the tool.
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Associated Press
Wilson
Wilson County
Sam Bunn
Bunn
Craven County Man Held on Serious Charge
New Bern January 13 Robert W Hopewell prominent Bridgeton citizen detained on charges connected to his wife s death last June authorities say the death was mysterious and the investigation proceeds on the theory of poisoning
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Craven County
Associated Press
New Bern
Robert W. Hopewell
Bridgeton
Here
Madera Telegraph Denies Ten Killed Rumor
El Paso report states the Madera telegraph operator says there is no truth to rumors of ten deaths at Madera circulating in Chihuahua and brought to the border.
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el Paso
Tex
Madera
Chihuahua City
Opposition to Service Bill Crumbles in Commons Vote
London January 13 The House of Commons defeats a motion to reject the military service bill by 431 to 39 and passes the second reading. The debate highlights shifts among 1905 members and ends with a strong pro conscription stance underscored by Arthur Henderson. The anti compulsion faction diminishes to a handful of conscientious objectors.
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London
House of Commons
House
Arthur Henderson
Board of Education
Karl Witchener
Derby
House of —Commons
Two Italian Steamers Sunk in Adriatic Seas
Rome reports two Italian steamers the Brindisi and the Citta di Palermo sunk by mines in the Adriatic. Half of Brindisi's passengers were lost while the crew survived. Nearly all on board the armed Citta di Palermo were saved. Sinking dates were January 6 and January 8 respectively.
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Adriatic Sea
Rome
Brindisi
Citta di Palermo
Fifty Thousand Bales of Cotton Destroyed by Fire
Jackson Miss Jan 13 A large cotton compress plant 50 000 bales of cotton and 20 loaded freight cars were destroyed by fire at Holly Springs Miss late last night. Loss near 500 000 with cotton well insured according to reports received.
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Associated Press
Jackson
Miss
Holly Springs
Montenegrins Prepare to Evacuate Their Capital
Paris dispatches report that Montenegro plans to evacuate Cettinje immediately after an Austrian offensive success. The government will continue to resist Austria.
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Champagnie
Montenegro
Cettinje
Paris
At. Loveen
Austria
Elwood Cox Hosts Ambitious High Point Banquet
Elwood Cox's annual banquet at the Elwood hotel drew 64 guests for a multi part program. Archibald Johnson praised High Point’s industry and hospitality while Thomas J. Gold forecast a prosperous future for the city and region. Dr. A L Stanton urged business leaders to focus on four life periods and practical business.
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Elwood
Mr. Cox
Archibald Johnson
Thornsville
Cox
High Pont
Sir. Johnson
Fifth Point
Davidson
High Point
Thomasville
Iddie
Kr. Johnson
Thomas J. Gold
Gold
Piedmont North Carolina
Mr.old
A. L. Stanton
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