Somme Front Gains and Serre Footing Reported
Allied forces drive sharp thrusts north of the Ancre as British inroads widen German trenches on the Somme. Berlin announces an assault on Serre with British footing gained in one position. Romanian front lines shift as Teutonic forces press toward the Danube and along Moldavia.
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Associated Press
Ancre
Somme
Berlin
Serre
Romania
Teutonic
Danube
Braila
Mihalea
Milwaukee runs aground rescue effort off Eureka coast
Eureka California January 13 The United States cruiser Milwaukee ran ashore near here while aiding in the salvage of the submarine H 3 which went ashore weeks ago Tugs were sent to assist the cruiser which posed no immediate danger The Milwaukee is a first class cruiser serving as tender for coast torpedo vessels
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Associated Press
Eureka
Cal
Milwaukee
High Point Eyes Methodist Hospital Campaign
Industrial department leaders plan a local drive to bring a Methodist Protestant hospital to High Point. A committee will press for tax exemptions, a free site, and 40000 dollars, with 15000 pledged already. A suitable site is offered near a quiet area, and the campaign should conclude by March when church representatives review proposals.
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High Point
Bank of Commerce
Regina Margherita Battleship Lost After Mine Strike
The Regina Margherita, an Italian battleship with 945 men aboard, struck two mines on the night of December 11 and sank within minutes. Only 270 survivors were saved while the captain and 14 officers were among the lost. The announcement, issued from Rome via Paris, confirms extensive casualties due to severe damage and difficult rescue conditions.
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Regina Margherita
Rome
Paris
Admiralty
Regina Margherite
Hsip
Guilford Opens Season with Win Over High Point
Guilford defeated High Point Independents 57 to 19 at Guilford. Captain Smith led with 10 field goals, Jones added 14 points, Massey starred at right guard. High Point's Smith scored 11 of the 19 points for the visitors. Referee Stuart.
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Guilford- Colle
Guilford
High Point Independents
Guilford Quint
Smith
Jones
Massey
Railway Brotherhood Delegates Hear Adamson Law Stance
Delegates from four major railway brotherhoods meet in Chicago in final conference sessions. No formal actions are taken as they await Supreme Court ruling on the constitutionality of the Adamson law before any further steps.
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Chicago
United States Supreme Court
Weather Forecast for Coast and Interior Tonight
Rain on the coast and rain and snow in the interior tonight. Somewhat warmer tonight, colder in western portions. Sunday brings fresh east winds and cooler conditions overall.
Tragic Accident Claims Little Girl in Greensboro
In Greensboro on January 12, 11 year old Dessire Miles died after being struck by Black boy Lacy Crutchfield near her home. The coroner's jury accepted the boy's account that a malfunctioning safety item exploded, killing the child with no arrest.
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Enterprise
Greensboro
Dessire Miles
Isaiah Miles
Lacy Crutchfield
Cotton futures market opens steady with narrow trade
New York reports a quiet morning with little feature beyond covering. May opens at 18.46, dips to 18.40, then recovers to 18.44 before settling near 18.40. In the nearby contracts January 18.10 March 18.26 May 18.48 July 18.49 October 17.18. The day ends unsettled with prices fluctuating across the board.
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Associated Press
New York
Road Fund Bill and Legislation Move Through State House
Raleigh January 13 A proposed 800000 road fund would be raised by state bonds and lent to counties and townships at five percent with bonds retiring in 41 years. Two 400000 installments yearly would support the program as other measures on usury and witnesses advance. Bowman of Guilford suffered a vertigo fall on the capital stairs but escaped serious harm. Hooker of Pamlico will seek a fisheries reports measure with a Tuesday resolution. Bryan and Daniels visits are set for a 4 p.m. adjournment.
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Special Legislative Service
Raleigh
Clark
Pitt
Bowman
Guilford
Hooker
Pamlico
Fisheries Commission
House
William Jennings Bryan
Scretary
Navy
Daniels
Alleged Slayer of Mona Simon Caught
Weldon H. Wells, 25, of Kansas City and formerly of Huntington, was arrested in Indiana on the Mona Simon murder case in Columbus Ohio. He admitted staying at the Columbus hotel under the alias Van Brunt where Simon’s body was found. two bloodstained handkerchiefs were found in his suitcase and stains on his collar and undershirt sleeve, which he blamed on a neck wound and paint.
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Associated Press
Huntington
Ind
Weldon H. Wells
Kansas City
Mona Simon
Columbus
Ohio
Wells
van Brunt
Baker
Wells charged with first degree murder in Mona Simon case
Columbus January 13 a municipal court charge of first degree murder was filed against Weldon 4H Wells a former Kansas City broker's clerk now under arrest at Huntington. A detective departed for Huntington with requisition papers for Wells to be brought to trial.
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Columbus
Weldon
Wells
Kansas City
Huntington
Mona Simon
Funeral for Ralph Propst Interred at St James Lutheran
The remains of Ralph E Propst were interred today at St James Lutheran church near Newton after being sent to Drexel yesterday for burial. He was 31 years old and struck while working on a railroad bridge two weeks prior, knocked about 20 feet to the ground and fatally injured. His father Sidney Propst, formerly of Newton, resides in Drexel.
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Newton
Ralph E. Propst
St. James’ Lutheran Church
Drexel
Sidney Propst
Appeal Stay Of Execution In Madison County Case
Huntsville Alabama January 12 appeal by counsel for David B Overton former clerk of Madison county circuit court stays his death sentence for the murder of Probate Judge William T Lawler. The appeal likely delays final disposal for several months.
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Huntsville
Ala
David B. Overton
Madison County Circuit Court
William T. Lawler
Open Probe Expanded to Broad Scale by House Rules
The House Rules Committee drafted a resolution to empower witnesses to testify in the leak inquiry. Next week key figures include several New York brokers and Thomas W. Lawson. Lawson is expected to be the first witness. James R. Reily of the Wall Street Journal will be asked for details on how his reporter learned of the broker wires advising Wall Street of the President's December note.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Rules Committee
New York
Thomas W. Lawson
Rules Committee
Representative Wood
Lawson
James R. Reily
The
Wall Street Journal
Wall Street
New Golf Rules Adopted by United States Golf Association
The United States Golf Association defines amateurs as those not engaged in any business connected with golf that profits from skill or permanence in the game. It sustains ruling stripping Ouimet Tewksbury and Sullivan of amateur status and clarifies golf architects as professionals.
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Associated Press
New York
United States Golf Association
Francis Ouimet
Paul Tewksbury
J. H. Sullivan, Jr
Gerard Speech On Berlin Return Sparks Global Comment
Ambassador Gerard’s remarks claiming U S German relations are cordial drew intense reaction. State Department officials say the speech text aligns with dispatches and will be studied, with a possible further statement. German press and factions split over peace outlook and internal affairs warnings tied to German leadership.
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Associated Press
Washington
Gerard
Berlin
United States
Germany
State Department
Rivers Moran Bout Set For Monday Night Card In New Orleans
Joe Rivers and Vic Moran completed pre fight preparations for a 20 round bout to be held before a local club in New Orleans. They will weigh in at 134 pounds at 3 o clock and are viewed as evenly matched by local fight fans ahead of the scheduled squared circle clash.
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New Orleans
Joe Rivers
Vic Moran
Cotton Market Break Drags Prices Down in NY
The New York cotton market ended sharply lower after a whirling finish. Active positions fell 51 to 52 points from the prior night with March down to 17.73 and May to 17.91. The session collapsed as selling and stop orders pushed prices, closing unsettled with a net decline of 25 to 52 points.
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Associated Press
New York
Thaws Relatives Plan Fight Over Extradition
Philadelphia January 13 Relatives of Harry K Thaw plan to fight extradition to New York to face charges of kidnaping and assault on Frederick Gump Jr Thaw remains in a hospital recovering from self inflicted wounds and is described as improving though weak from blood loss with an expected two week recovery if no complications arise
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Harry K. Thaw
New York
Frederick Gump, Jr
Thaw
Powder Explosions Devastate Haskill Plant No Loss of Life
New York reports no deaths after a series of nine powder explosions at the DuPont Powder plant in Haskill New Jersey. About 12 employees injured as powder flames lit the night sky, glass shattered in nearby towns, and sheriffs guarded banks and public buildings overnight.
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Associated Press
New York
DuPont Powder Company
Haskill
N. J
Kingsland
New Jersey
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
City to Repair Water System Sunday
City water service will be interrupted Sunday while repairs are made at the pumping station and reservoir. From 9:00 AM to noon water will be pumped in. from 1:00 PM until completion pumps will be off. City Manager Arthur Lyon notes Sunday typically has low water use and past outages caused little inconvenience.
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Cty
Arthur Lyon
Two Small Fires and False Alarm in Row
Firemen responded to a 5 PM call reporting a barn fire at Mrs. J. W. Lineback on Washington Street and extinguished it with chemicals. A false alarm from Box 14 near Chief Gray's home rang at 11 PM, with motor truck companies responding. A third alarm at 8 AM noted a small blaze in D. Bones's home, extinguished with little or no loss.
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J. W. Lineback
Washinton Street
Eagle Company
Gray
D. Bones
Wheat市场波动异常
Chicago January 13 wheat futures saw sharp nervous trading with frequent up and down moves within a narrow range. May contracts traded around 1.83 to 1.84 dollars, July near 1.493 to 1.50, then moderated, rebounded, and closed near the prior session's finish.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Weather forecast for southeastern states turns colder
Fair and decidedly colder weather is forecast for the southeastern states during the week starting tomorrow. Rain is probable Sunday. About Thursday the weather will be unsettled and warmer.
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Associated Press
Washington
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