National Security League hears harsh rebuke of naval policy
Secretary Daniels and U S foreign policy are criticized as weak. Speakers claim American lives in Mexico are treated as less than turkey buzzards, while President Menkan denounces the congressional stance and Bryan's sentimentality in shaping defense and diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Daniels
National Security League
Standwood Menkan
Menkan
Secretary of the Navy
House of Representatives
W. J. Bryan
Air
Bryan
Senator Hoke Smith Attacks British Trade Policy
In a vigorous Senate speech Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia denounced Britain's neutrality interference and urged action to curb British efforts to undermine U S war trade. He argued neutral rights were being ignored and criticized the claim that cotton was never a contraband during the Civil War.
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Associated Press
Washington
Great Britain
Senate
Hoke Smith
Feorgia
United States
Germany
Britain
Smith
Russia
Provich
International situation created by escaping prisoners
Four German prisoners of war who escaped from Amherst N E prison camp were captured on the U S side near Calais Maine on the St Croix river. Three fled toward Ayer sector to board a westbound train before immigration officers stopped them. A mocher was caught in Calais. Canadian officials will seek their return while the immigration department reviews their status as potential entrants. A special board of inquiry may be ordered.
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Calais
Maine
Amherst
St. Crom
New Brunswick
Ayer Wnetion
H.C. Gillis
United States
Pector
Immigration Department
Austria and Montenegro Resume Hostilities
Fighting between Austria and Montenegro has resumed after Montenegro officially notified Italy of renewed clashes. The development was reported by the Associated Press from Rome on January 30.
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Associated Press
Rome
Austria
Montenegro
Italy
Urge United States to Acquire Part of Mexico
American citizens along the border urge acquisition of northern Mexico by purchase or treaty. The proposal was discussed with President Wilson and is seen as influencing the settlement of border difficulties to prevent further disturbances.
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United States
Mexico
Washington
Wilson
Associated Press
Senate Republicans
Carranza
Francesco Villa
Pablo Lopez
Rafael Castro
Santa Ysabel
Senate
Sherman
Plineis
Benjamin Argumedo
Cientifico Party
Britain calls more men to the colors amid Balkan tension
British authorities announce four groups of recruits under the Earl of Derby plan, with about 100000 unmarried men ages 19 to 22 expected to enlist. Greece receives heavy attention as Constantine questions Allied policy, while Serbia and Corfu face relief efforts and military reorganizations.
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Derby
Merchants Elect New President After Thacker Declines
At a Merchants association meeting Marshall Thacker declined the presidency citing time constraints. George T. Wood to serve as interim president until a successor is chosen as a Friday 8 meeting covers election of a president and secretary.
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Merchants’ Association
Marshall Thacker
The
Merchants
Thacker
Association
Directoes
George T. Wood
Wood
Commissioner T A Wilson Dies at 51 in Greensboro
T A Wilson longtime Guilford County commissioner and prominent farmer died this morning near Greensboro at age 51. He leaves a wife and five children and resided a few miles outside the city.
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Greensboro
Dan
A Wilson
Guilford
Forged Governor T. C. Rye Drafts Tainted Tennessee Claim
A man passing as Tennessee Governor T. C. Rye cashed two drafts totaling 62.50 at a New Orleans drug store and a city hospital. The forger presented a draft signed T. C. Rye and said the patient was governor. Nashville authorities said Rye had not left Tennessee recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
T. C. Rye
Tennessee
Rye
Nashville
Kenney Buys Sierce Property on South Main Street
W. M. Kenney purchased the Sierce property on South Main Street for 1600 dollars in cash, transferring ownership in a straightforward real estate transaction.
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W. M. Kenney
Sierce
South Main Street
Health officer orders burning of condemned SECO end goods
Yesterday the health officer Mrs R C Soyars and a policeman confronted a Central Hand Store about goods used in a tuberculosis victim's home on West Russell Street. The health officer insisted the items be burned after discovering the death had not been reported and the house not fumigated by the attending physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Soyars
West
Russell Street
Mirs
Sovars
leCain
Tufts Elected President Of North Carolina State Fair
Leonard Tufts of Pinehurst was chosen as president of the North Carolina State Agricultural Society. F B Hall of Durham declined to serve after last fall’s election, and Col Joseph R Pogue urged the executive committee to negotiate a bond issue for fair grounds improvements including a new exhibit building and upgraded public facilities.
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Associated Press
Raleigh
Leonard Tufts
Pinehurst
North Carolina State Agricultural Socety
Potts
F. 8. Hall
Durham
Joseph R. Pogue
North Carolina Fair Association
Builders Exchange Concludes Convention Banquet Held
The North Carolina Builders Exchange closes its convention with a banquet in Greensboro. Active sessions featured officer reports and discussion on standardizing construction laws. New officers: Joe M. Stout of Sanford president J R McClamroch Greensboro first vice president EF D Tesser Greensboro second vice president G Berry Charlotte treasurer Philip Williams Winston Salem secretary J R Burch Greensboro traffic one Phillip Williams Winston Salem attorney.
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Creensboro
Tan
North Carolina Builders Exchange
Joe M. Stout
Sanford
J. R. McClamroch
Greensboro
EF. D. Tesser
On. G. Berry
Charlotte
Philip Williams
Winston-Salem
J. R. Burch
Phillip Williams
Winston Salem
Fire damages Greensboro bank president’s home
About 1 o'clock this morning the home of R. C. Vaughn president of Exchange National Bank on Church Street caught fire and the roof was badly burned. Loss not expected to exceed 1500 dollars though the home is valued at 25000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crreensboro
Dan
R. C. Vaughn
Exchange National Bank
Church Street
Robbery at McLellan Store on South Main Street
A Tuesday night break in at the McLellan five and ten cent store on South Main street netted about $14 from a cash register. The thief used a door key to enter. No arrests have been made yet.
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McLellan
Interstate Five and Ten Cent
South Main Street
Boy Avoids Hard Time With Costs After Beating Charge
Vatrix Miller, a Negro boy with a suspended judgment, faced Judge Dalton on a charge of beating a smaller boy named Herschel Williams. Found guilty, Miller avoided prison yet again as his punishment was suspended upon costs. The judge warned that the next offense could send him to the workhouse for a long term.
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Vatrix Miller
Dalton
Hershchel Williams
Vatrix
Hershchel
The Weather Cloudy and Warmer with Rain Likely
The forecast calls for cloudy skies and warmer temperatures tonight and Friday. Rain is probable in the western portion, while the eastern end experiences moderate southeast winds.
Bethlehem Steel Declares $30 Dividend for 1915 Stock
Bethlehem Steel corporation announced a $30 per share dividend on its common stock for 1915 earnings, to be paid in quarterly installments. The declaration was made in Bethlehem, New York, on January 20.
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Associated Press
New York
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Two New Directors for Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
At the Wachovia Bank and Trust Company annual meeting in Winston-Salem the High Point office board elected Col. Wescott Roberson as chairman RK. B. Terry A. B. Horney W. F. Norman William G. Ragsdale and W. C. C. Jones to continue on the board with two new members John W. Lambeth and R. L. Lambeth of Thomasville joining. The Lambeth entries bolster board strength with their local prominence as furniture makers and leaders in Thomasville.
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Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
Winston-Salem
High Point
Col. Wescott Roberson
RK. B. Terry
A. B. Horney
W. F. Norman
William G. Ragsdale
W. C C. Jones
John W. Lambeth
R. L. Lambeth
Thomasville
Hreh Point
Lambeth
Thomasville Furniture Company
Lambeth Furniture Company
High Point Deeds Filed For Three City Properties
Yesterday three High Point deeds were recorded in the register of deeds office showing transfers of lots on Howell Street in the city and in High Point township. Transfers include A Lamonds to O M Lamonds by love and affection, Oxted to F H Barker for lots 2 and 3 in block A, and W F Ravan as commissioner to C B Welch for lots 18 and 23 in the EF H C Field property.
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High Point
Office of the Register of Deeds
O. M. Lamonds
Howell Street
Igh Point
F. H. Barker
Carolina Loan and Realty Company
High Point Township
W. F. Ravan
B. Welch
United Confederate Veterans Set May Reunion in Birmingham
The 26th annual United Confederate Veterans reunion will be held in Birmingham on May 16 17 and 18. The announcement was made by William F. Mickle adjutant general of the veterans organization.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
The
United Confederate Veterans
Birmingham
William F. Mickle
Veterans’ Organization
British Submarine Goes Ashore Off Holland
London reports a British submarine ran aground near Holland with no loss of life. Official press bureau statement confirms safety of crew and no casualties.
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Associated Press
London
Holland
Pickett and Harris lobby for High Point postmaster seat
Washington, Jan 20. R L Pickett and J W Harris of High Point push Pickett candidacy for High Point postmaster. Harris notes High Point furniture makers face improved orders after prior downturn, with 1916 seen as prosperous. Also mentions removal charges against U S District Attorney W C Hammer and references to various local projects and personnel.
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Washington
Bother
United States
W. CC. Hammer
Gregory
Senator Oterman
Department of Justice
Hammer
Department
Robert L. Pickett
J. W. Harris
High Point
Pickett
J. J. Parris
Harris
Optometry Society Plans July Meeting in High Point
The North Carolina board of examiners in optometry met at Guilford hotel and set the best meeting in High Point on July 11 and 12, followed by the state association convention in Greensboro. Licenses granted to Henry B. Jey, Winston-Salem. Kk. F. Harbour, Rockford. Samuel Rolinson, Sshieville. The examining committee includes Dr. C. H. Honess, Dr. J. Taylor, Dr. J. D. Hathaway, Fred Day, and Rank M. Jolly. A new law will require high school diploma and optometry college credential for license applicants, aligning prelim education with medical licensure.
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North Carolina
Greensboro
Henry B. Jey
Winston-Salem
Kk. F. Harbour
Rockford
Samuel Rolinson
Sshieville
C. H. Honess
Asheville
J.v. Taylor
Ueensboro
J. D. Hathaway
Elizabeth City
Fred Day
Winston-Lakem
Rank M. Jolly
Raleigh
Beth
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W. G. Bradshaw
Wellshington
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J. W Harris
W. C. Jones
National Capital
Congressman Stedman
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Farriss
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Mater Stedman
T. A. Wilson
Scierce
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Builders’ Exchange
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Parker A. Anderson
Britt
National Guard
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