Admiral Dewey Dies at Home after Long Service
Washington reports the death of Admiral Dewey at his home in his 80th year. He died after a long illness of arteriosclerosis and was unconscious since yesterday. President Wilson and Secretary Daniels were notified and flags ordered half mast. Burial planned at Arlington. Dewey served 62 years, famed for Manila Bay and decisive actions in the Spanish War.
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Washington
Dewey
Navy Department
Wilson
Daniela
Daniels
Badger
Arlington, National Cemetery
Virginia
Potomac River
Spain
Manila Bay
United States
Fly Across Mexican Line Search for Missing Army Aviators
Calexico Calif Jan 17 Capt H A Dargue and Observer A D Smith flew across the boundary in army plane 157 to search Mexican territory for Lt Col H G Bishop and Lt W A Robertson Jr missing since last Wednesday after a non stop flight from San Diego. Dargue and two other pilots arrived from San Diego after a difficult 130 mile crossing.
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Calexico
Calif
H. A. Dargue
A. D. Smith
Army
H. G. Bishop
W. A. Robertson, Jr
Sandiego
Dargue
San Diego
Jacksonville Bank Failure Attributed To Mismanagement
Washington reports the Heard National Bank in Jacksonville Florida suspended due to mismanagement by officers described as inexperienced and reckless. Directors allegedly neglected duties. both groups were major borrowers, with the president liable for about 300000 dollars.
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Jacksonville
Washington
Heard National Bank
Fla
Williams
Lutherans to Vote on Pastor at Newton Meeting
A congregational meeting at the Newton Lutheran church will vote on forming the Newton pastorate by uniting St Timothy and Newton church, and adding Zion and New Jerusalem to Bethlehem to form a new charge. Officers for the coming year will be elected. Rev. V L Fulmer serves as pastor.
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Newton
Newton Lutheran Church
St. Timothy
Newton Church
Zion and New Jerusalem
Bethlehem
V. L. Fulmer
Lloyd George Enters Fifty Fifth Year In War Leadership
London date line reports David Lloyd George, Britain's wartime premier, turning fifty five. The piece outlines his humble origins, rapid rise to power, and energetic leadership style from solicitor to prime minister. It notes his abstinence, golf hobby, and unwavering optimism as essential traits shaping Britain's war effort.
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London
David Illoyd-George
Great Britain
Lloyd-George
David Lloyd-George
Manchester
Llanystumdwy
Wales
Vilage
Criccieth
Richard Owne
Carnarvon
England
Board of Trade
Britain
Tuskegee Negro Conference Opens At Tuskegee Institute
The annual Tuskegee Negro conference begins at Tuskegee Institute with a large attendance of southern educators and business leaders. Principal Robert R Moton opens the chapel program and debate centers on new south economic conditions and Negro health conservation efforts.
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Tuskegee
Ala
Tuskegee Institute
South
Institute
Robert R. Moton
National Negro Business League
Bryan Sees Wilson in Washington Meeting
William Jennings Bryan conferred with the President in Washington today after returning from the South.
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Bryan
Wilson
Washington
William Jennings Bryan
South
Big League Training Camps For 1917
Training camps listed for the 1917 season include Chicago Pasadena Calif Brooklyn Hot Springs Ark New York Marlin Texas Pittsburgh Columbus Ga Philadelphia St Petersburg Fla Boston Miami Fla St Louis San Antonio Texas Cincinnati Shreveport La. Players and clubs prepare across multiple sites. The list reflects major league teams and host cities for spring drills.
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Chicago
Pasadena
Calif
Brooklyn
Hot Springs
Ark
New York
Marlin
Texas
Pittsburgh
Columbus
Philadelphia
St. Petersburg
Fla
Boston
Miami
St. Louis
San Antonio
Cincinnati
Shreveport
Detroit
Waxahachie
Macon
Mineral Springs
Cleveland
New Orleans
Washington
Augusta
Palestine
Jacksonville
Spring Training Plans Take Big League Clubs Everywhere
Major league clubs have finalized spring plans with Texas hosting five teams including Giants and Tigers. Cubs head to Pasadena on a long coast to coast trip while Yankees and Braves pair up on the road. Red Sox train at Hot Springs with Jack Barry debuting as manager and Robins train there too. Pirates skip Hot Springs and move to Columbus Georgia. Indians train in New Orleans and Connie Mack leads Athletics in Jacksonville with a wave of young pitchers.
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Texas
Giants
Tigers
White Sox
Browns
Cardinals
Lone Star State
Braves
Phillies
Athletics
Florida
Yankees
Senators
Pirates
Georgia
Red Sox
Robins
Arkansas
Indians
Reds
Louisiana
Cubs
California
Pasadena
Fred Mitchell
Chicago
New York Giants
Detroit Tigers
Boston Braves
New York Yankees
Yanks
Havana
Washington Senators
Cincinnati Reds
Cairo
Louisville
Cincinnati
Hot Springs
Ark
Sox
Arkansas Resort
Jack Barry
Jack
Bill” Carrigan
Boston
Brooklyn Robins
Springs
Pittsburgh Pirates
Callahan
Buccaneers
Columbus
Cleveland Indians
New Orleans
Fairlies
Jacksonville
Connie Mack
Immigration Bill Passes House to President
Washington, Jan 17. The house approved the immigration bill and sent it to President Wilson. The bill sets May 1 as the effective date and its veto chances hinge on the literacy test, which has triggered vetoes in similar measures.
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Washington
House
Wilson
Signs of Good Health and Digestive Relief Ad
Bright eyes clear skin and alert brains are signs of health. Digestive impairment causes fermentation and decaying food in the intestines. Foley Cathartic Tablets offer relief without pain griping or nausea. For sale by Mann Drug Company.
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Mann Drug Company
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National League
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F. A. Ogburn
High Point
Bank of Commerce
O. E. Mendenhall
W. R. Morrow
J. E. Guy
Elwood Basement
South Main St
Ovia Bank & Trust
Compa
W. F. Clayton
Bk. of Commerce
J. Fred Tesh
Optometrist
C. E. McManus
R. E. Andrews
Piedmont Building and Loan Association
W. C. Idol
Wachovia Bank & Trust CO
Sanitary Fountain Service
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