Official Mandate of Li Yuan-hung in Succession Crisis
Peking issues the mandate announcing Li Yuan-hung as president in succession to Yuan Shi-Kai. He vows adherence to law to consolidate the republic, asks officials and people to support the effort, and urges posts to remain at duty while addressing perilous times. The note honors Yuan Shi-Kai and outlines funeral rites and recognition.
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Peking
Li Yuanhung
Yuan Shi-Kai
Yuan-bang
Yuan-hung
Hsin Hai
Kuo Wu Yuan
China
Nearly Forty Thousand Widows in England
London July. Nearly 46 000 women in this country have already been made widows by the war. Government estimates earlier were about 30 000 but Lord Kitchener urged higher provision for war widows. The latest naval battle added 1 550 widows to pensions recipients.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Commercial National Bank Makes A Fine Showing
The bank reports loans of 1 155 422.07 dollars and deposits of 1 2009 190.06 dollars. Cash in vaults and due from banks total 382 845.15 dollars. Capital stock stands at 150 000 dollars with surplus and profits of 152 391.96 after a 7 500 dollar semi annual dividend. Total resources reach 1 807 731.58 dollars as it marks its 25th anniversary.
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Commercial National Bank
Resignation of Winston Reaches Mr Gregory
Washington July 8 The resignation of Francis D Winston as district attorney for the eastern district of North Carolina has been received by Attorney General Gregory Judge Winston said he resigned because he had been appointed to the bench.
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Washington
Francis D. Winston
Eastern District of
North Carolina
Gregory
Winston
Austrian tobacco prices rise under state monopoly plan
Vienna July 8. The Austrian state tobacco monopoly raises prices on cigars cigarettes and tobaccos by about 35 percent aiming to add nearly 16 million dollars yearly in revenue.
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Vienna
Notice to the Public on Floral Services and Funeral Designs
Notice announces florals and funeral designs offered by Frank H. Ford formerly High Point Floral Co. at Phone 363 of 1798, with ongoing regular business while building new houses.
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Frank H. Ford
Cardui Woman’s Tonic Credited by Kentucky Mother
Mrs Laura Bratcher of Ready Kentucky recounts severe headaches nervous troubles and prolonged illness ending after eleven bottles of Cardui. She notes weight gain restored health and resumed work and washing and urges others with female ailments to try Cardui and obtain the 64 page treatment book from Chattanooga Medicine Company.
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Laura Bratcher
Cardi
Chattanooga Medicine Go
Ladies Advisory Dept
Chattanooga
Tenn
Specia
N.C
Fish in Cage Warbles After Salt Water Trick
London reports a London Star tale about a plaice kept in a salt water tank. A keeper replaced daily salt water with fresh water until the plaice adapted and finally sang after being moved to a bird cage. The odd animal-life note follows Indiana farm chicken observations.
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London
Lewis George
Indiana
London Star
North Sea
Education Association closes its convention in New York
The National Education Association wrap up featured Child Hygiene and the extension education conference. Chicago public schools official D P MacMillan described how fixing physical defects boosts promotions. New York welfare head D B Armstrong urged medical inspection, school meals and home sanitation as preventive community investments. Over 30,000 teachers attend the 54th annual session.
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New York
National Education Association
Child Hygiene Association
National Conference For Extension Education
D. P. MacMillan
Department of Child Study
Chicago
D. B. Armstrong
Department of Social Welfare
New York Association For
Army to keep mobile regulars on border as danger eases
The regular army will stay in border garrisons while the threat of bandit uprisings remains. Secretary Baker's order to discharge guard members with dependent families signals tension on the border has relaxed and may remove the need for relief legislation for soldiers' families.
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Baker
War Department
Ancient Indian House Unearthed by Soldiers in Mexico Field
Field Headquarters reports that American soldiers digging a rifle trench near Columbus New Mexico uncovered an ancient Indian house. The site is believed to be between four and five thousand years old based on initial observations.
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Mexico
Columbus
N. M
Tollo Water touted as liver aid for nervous fatigue
Physicians advertise Dawson Springs Kentucky tonic claiming Tollo Water liver baths before breakfast restore energy in under half an hour. They warn against calomel laxatives and urge a 15 cent bottle mixed in water to feel brighter and more energetic within minutes.
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United States
Dawson Springs
Kentucky
Clement Cigar Company Ad Promotes Quality Smoke
The ad touts carefully chosen test brands and cigar storage in a lavish humidor. It emphasizes even burning, moisture control, and freshness, inviting customers to try their favorite brand at the establishment.
Mobilization of the Guard Advances on Schedule
Washington July 8 The mobilization of the national guard continues on schedule per war department reports. State soldiers are expected to gain valuable border experience before release from federal service. The duration of maintaining all or part of the force remains uncertain, to be decided by events in Mexico.
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Washington
National Guard
War Department
Mexico
Carolina & Yadkin R R Schedule In Effect October 2 1915
Southbound timetable lists stations St High Rock Denton Gordontown Thomasville High Point with expected arrival and departure times not guaranteed and subject to change.
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High Point
Thomasville
Gordontown
Denton
High Rock
A.m
W. E. Price
Trains Arrive Asheboro Daily with Norfolk Service
Norfolk trains arrive Asheboro at 4:40 p.m. and 2:35 p.m. daily except Sunday. For details contact L O Burkhead, Agent, Asheboro, N C. E D Kyle, Traffic Manager and General Passenger Agent, Norfolk Virginia H S Leard.
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Asheboro
Aberdeen
Intermedi
Ate
Ster
Charlotte
Burkhead
N. C
D. Kyle
Norfolk, VA
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LI Yuan-Hung
England
Merly High Point Floral Co
Education Association
Carolina & Yadkin River
R. R. Co
No. 21 Ly
Daily P. Ma
Norfolk
Terminal Station
Norfolk Southern
N. B
H. S. Leard
Bank of Commerce
State of
U. S
H. A. Millis
J. A. Eshelman
Notary Public
Guilford
O. E. Kearns
J. H. Adams
H. A. Moffitt
Fering
Arctic Ice&Cecai Co
Enterprise
IN OU Savings Dieutnes
Ist
Caroline
Wachovia Bank
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