Eight British and French ships sunk by German raider
London reports eight British and two French merchant vessels sunk by a German raider. Listed ships include the British Dramatic, Radnorshire, Minion, Netherbyhall, Mount Temple, King George, Georgic and Voltaire and the French Nantes and Asnieres. St Theodore and Yarrowdale captured. crews totaled about 637 with statuses uncertain.
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Associated Press
London
Radnorshire
Minion
Netherbyhall
Mount Temple
King George
Georgic
Voltaire
Nance
Asmerss
St. Theodore
Yarrowdale
Mineh
Georgie
Nantes
Asnieres
Pernambuco
Seven Atlantic Vessels Sunk and Nine Captured by German Raider
Rio de Janeiro reports from a British official source that seven ships in the Atlantic were sunk and nine captured by a German raider. The information arrives from the British official channel.
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Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Atlantic
German raider sighting near Pernambuco off Brazil
A wireless message picked up at Norfolk reports a German raider off Brazil near Pernambuco, last Friday. The ship is described as about 4,000 tons, well armed with torpedo tubes, one blue net and two masts, likely active off the South American coast.
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South Atlantic
South American
Norfolk
Brazil
Pernambuco
Florida Advertising Club Meets in Royal Convention
The Florida advertising clubs association gathered in Daytona on January 17 with broad attendance from Jacksonville St Augustine Tampa Orlando Miami and other cities.
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Daytona
Fla
Florida
Jacksonville
St. Augustine
Tampa
Orlando
Miami
Moha Versus Levinsky Set as Night Boxing Feature
In Youngstown Ohio on January 17 fans anticipate a lively boxing showdown as Bob Moha meets Battling Levinsky in the main event. The twelve round contest headlines a club show promising strong action tonight.
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Youngstown
Bob Moha
Battling Levinsky
Washington Americans Plan Spring Exhibition Tour
Manager Griffith announced yesterday that his second team will play March 30 against the Norfolk Virginia league club and March 31 against Richmond Internations in exhibition games in Virginia and North Carolina. Additional Virginia and North Carolina dates will be arranged.
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Washington
Griffith
Washington Americans
Norfolk Virginia
Richmond
Virginia
North Carolina
Russians Strike on Sereth Front Push Into Galatz Area
Russian forces press the Sereth line in Romania and seize Vadeni six miles southwest of Galatz near the Danube port. On the Somme, German troops attack near Clery and Biaches but are repulsed. Greece accepts the Entente ultimatum in Athens reports.
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von Mackensen
Sereth
Rumania
Danube
Vadeni
Galatz
Petrograd
Somme
France
Clery
Biaches
Grece
Athens
Waller of Burlington Killed by Train Collision
Zebulon V. Waller a 45 year old postmaster, Burlington merchant and Republican committee member, was struck by Southern train No 144 near Effland station at 10 40 this morning and died at Watts hospital at 12 30.
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Associated Press
Durham
Southern
Effland
Zebulon V. Waller
Burlington
Republican Executive Committee
Watts Hospital
Denmark Stock Dividends Rise From 6.8 to 12.8 Percent
Average yearly dividends of 800 leading Danish stock companies rose from 6.8 percent in 1912 to 12.8 percent in 1916. Steamship firms posted the sharpest gain, climbing from 4.5 percent in 1912 to 31 percent in 1916.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Jan
Denmark
Rear Admiral Sigsbee Celebrates 72nd Birthday
New York on January 17 marks Rear Admiral Charles D. Sigsbee’s 72nd birthday while he remains ill. He sat up for breakfast and lunch, reading congratulatory telegrams and letters as observers note his condition has improved.
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New York
Charles D. Sigsbee
Tri-State Bowling Tourney Opens in Aberdeen
Aberdeen South Dakota January 17 The annual Tri-State Bowling Association event opens tonight with a large entry of tenpin experts from Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota. Play runs through next Monday.
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Aberdeen
S. D
Tri-State Bowling Association
Iowa
Minnesota
South Dakota
Secrecy Veiled Baseball Fraternity Meeting In Chicago
Secrecy cloaked last night’s gathering of 15 to 20 Baseball Players Fraternity members in Chicago to learn the views of president David L. Fultz on ongoing questions.
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Chicago
Baseball Players’ Fraternity
David L. Fultz
Postpone action on leak hearing today amid plans for broader probe
Washington date Jan 17 a leak hearing was postponed as it neared start. Witnesses told to appear tomorrow while the committee seeks House permission to hire counsel and extend the inquiry. J P Morgan Vanderlip Davison and Lawson expected to testify. Ruth Thomason Visconti subpoenaed.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
J. P. Morgan
Frank A. Vanderlip
Henry P. Davison
Thomas W. Lawson
Ruth Thomason Visconti
Lawson
Tumulty
Death of Mrs. Anna Calvert in Richmond
News reports the death of Mrs. Anna Kirkman Calvert in Richmond last night from pneumonia. She was born in High Point and is survived by husband Samuel F. Calvert of Statesville, two children, five sisters and two brothers. Funeral arrangements were not yet announced.
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Richmond
Anna Kirkman Calvert
Samuel F. Calvert
Statesville
W. T. Kirkman
High Point
Cyrus Wheeler
Frank Ford
Paul Hardie
Ruth Kirkman
Margie Kirkman
Fred Kirkman
Shubal Kirkman
Snow Melt Delays City Work in High Point
The sun returned and snow and sleet began to melt, but traffic remained hazardous and street work halted since Monday. Horses struggled to walk as the slippery streets slowed daily activities and delayed city projects.
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Sinow
Weather update: Partly overcast tonight and Thursday
Partly overcast conditions prevail tonight and Thursday with little temperature change and moderate variable winds. No precipitation expected and highs remain steady around average.
German Raider Still Cruising Unmolested in Open Seas
The British admiralty reports eight British and two French ships sunk and two British steamers captured by a German raider. The raider, believed to be operating off South America, remains at large after disguising as a mercantile vessel and evading naval screens.
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Associated Press
Atlantic
South America
North Atlantic
Halifax
Scotland
Kirkwall
Mrs. Helen Ritenberry Dies After Short Illness
Mrs. Helen Morris Ritenberry, 65, wife of Harrison Ritenberry, died at home 201 Centennial Avenue Monday evening after an acute weeklong illness. Funeral at home today at 3 pm conducted by Rev. Rowe and Rev. Hilliard, burial in city cemetery. She was born June 10, 1852 near High Point, married in 1871, mother of 10. survivors include Mrs. Cyrus Davis and Lena Ritenberry. The Rit enberry family lived in High Point at times, returned to the country, then moved back to High Point 15 years ago. Though largely bedbound, she maintained cheerfulness and had many friends. Known for strong character and Christian faith.
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Helen Morris Ritenberry
Harrison Ritenberry
Centennial Avenue
G. T. Rowe
J. M. Hilliard
Allenberry
Ben
High Point
Award Contract for Paving Main Street
The city council approved four assessment districts for North Main Street and awarded paving to R G Lassiter and Company. The project covers English Street to the city limits, with curb stone resetting to continue and granite stones replacing broken curbs. Sewer extensions were discussed but deferred pending cost analysis.
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R. G. Lassiter and Company
Main Street
English Street
North Main Street
North Dakota House OKs Woman Suffrage Measures
The North Dakota house of representatives yesterday afternoon passed the woman suffrage measures already approved by the senate. One measure would grant the vote to women on all offices except those in the constitution. The other would provide a constitutional amendment granting full suffrage.
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Bismarck
N. D
North Dakota
House of Representatives
Senate
Funeral Held For E A Bencini At North Main Home
The funeral for E A Bencini was led by Rev E L Siler and Rev J W Goodman from the North Main street home at 2 pm. A large crowd attended as active pallbearers and hundreds from Snow Lumber Co marched in a city procession showing the high esteem for the prominent citizen who died Monday night. Interment followed at Oakwood cemetery with both white and Black employees in the procession.
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E. A. Bencini
North Main Street
E. L. Siler
J. W. Goodman
W. C. Idol
R. B. Terry
J. F E. Marsh
W. E. Herndon
A. 8. Parker
L. C. Sinclair
Funeral Plans For Admiral Dewey Partly Made
Washington Jan 17 funeral arrangements for Admiral Dewey were set as cadets from Annapolis and bluejackets from Norfolk and Washington to attend the ceremony Saturday. Secretary Baker will mobilize army units for the rites with details drawn by Secretary Daniels and top naval officers. A world wide observance includes exercises on ships and stations and a 17 gun salute. A guard of honor from the Dolphin and Mayflower stood at the Dewey home.
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Associated Press
Washington
Admiral Dewey
Annapolis
Norfolk
Baker
Daniels
Dewey
Dolphin
Wheat market rebounds after initial drop in Chicago trade
Chicago reports show wheat prices opening with wide swings from decline to gain. A brief sag gave way to an upturn, lifting prices above the prior day's finish as ships bound from South America for Europe were cited in early rumor, though later passingly contradicted.
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Associated Press
Chicago
South America
Europe
Major Leagues Open April 11
New York Jan 17 The joint schedule committees of the National and American Leagues announced the major league season will open on Wednesday April 11 after meetings that began Monday and concluded yesterday providing the sole information released.
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New York
Suffrage 15 Up in General Assembly
In Raleigh on January 17 bills introduce statewide county school board elections a stock law for eastern North Carolina and a women voting in municipal elections measure. Rep Page Moore authorizes a two year board term by election after petition from qualified voters. Other proposals target eastern stock law and outdated usury provisions.
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Raleigh
General Assembly
Representative Page
Moore
Board of Education
Griffin
Chowan
Roberts
Buncombe
Clark
Senate
Jones
Jonas
Lincoln
Thaw Shows Slight Improvement But Still Not Converging
Philadelphia reports on January 17 by the Associated Press says Harry K. Thaw, after attempting suicide with a razor, remains in a stupor at the hospital. Dr. E R Kirby notes only slight improvement and a slow mental recovery, with several weeks expected before any awakening. Lawyers for Thaw's family say defense plans against New York kidnapping and assault charges are postponed for at least a week.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Harry K. Thaw
Thaw
New York
Frederick Gump, Jr
E. R. Kirby
Dr. Kirby
Cotton futures slide on liquidation after open
The cotton market opened steady then declined in early trading. March futures fell to 17.08, May to 17.31, with the new crop down 18 to 20 points. scales showed March at 17.20 and May at 17.45 as of early hours.
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Associated Press
New York
Lines Worth Remembering in a Daily Daily
A reflective quotation attributed to E B Whipple on ambition and perseverance highlights the idea that life's deepest failures stem from not exerting power and will to succeed. The message urges action and resolve.
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E. B. Whipple
Charter Grocery Store Formed in Raleigh
The Bost and Newton Grocery Company of Hickory was chartered in Raleigh today with a capitalization of 10 000 dollars of which 3 000 dollars is paid in.
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Charter Grocery Store
Raleigh
Bost and Newton Grocery Company
Hickory
Charteree
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