Submarine Deutschland Breaks England Rule of the Seas
Captain Paul Konig of the Deutschland declared the Atlantic crossing a breach of England’s rule of the seas while denying a supposed message from Kaiser Wilhelm. The vessel carried 750 tons of cargo from Bremen to Boston and returned toward New York, with plans for another cargo run.
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Associated Press
Crasci
North Ger- Lloyd Line
Paul Konig
Deutschland
Atlantic
England
Emperor Wilhelm
Lucy Oakes Dies. Davidson County Leader Remembered
Mrs Lucy Oakes longtime Davidson county figure dies at 76 from a tuberculosis of health in High Point funeral and interment held at the old home place Yedkin college Davidson county with nine grandchildren among survivors Her husband died in the Civil War and she was active in the Methodist Protestant church across her life
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J. A. Davis
Old Home Place
Yedkin College
Davidson County
Oakes
H. A. Oakes
Ennis Street
Mra. Oakes
J. I. Walser
Statesville
R. Lee Wright
Salisbury
Davis
Lexington
High Point
Earl Metsill
Aberdeen
The
State Normal
Marie Oakes
Lexineton
Irene and
Isabelle Oakes
Burliveton
Methodist Protestant Church
Sinet
High Poire
Orth Main Street
Altheush
Son
British Report Advances in Offensive Northwest of Gontel
The Associated Press reports British troops advance northwest of Gontel in renewed offensive action. Three more guns were captured and prisoners taken as part of the operation.
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Associated Press
Gontel
Funeral services held for longtime resident
The obituary notes that the deceased, who lived in the area for many years and had many friends, was buried after funeral services conducted Tuesday afternoon by Rev. W. T. Totten. Pallbearers were the deceased's nephews Ze Vo a, GC, D. W. Phillips, L. V. Phillips, and S. W. Owen, with J. Walser present.
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Pavilrarn
Peint
W. T. Totten
Ze Vo A. GC
D. W
L. V. Phillips
S. W. Owen
J. Walser
The Latest Bible War News Sermon Draws Crowd Tonight
Rev B M Heald spoke on The Latest Bible War News to a crowded Odd Fellows hall last night. He warned the present conflict mirrors prophecies of wars and kingdom against kingdom and urged readers to heed signs of the times as a foretold world crisis approaches.
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M. Heald
Odd Fellow
B. M. Heald
Avery
Villa Bandits Headed for the Big Bend
The Mexican ambassador warned the state department that Villa bandits were moving north toward Boquillas Texas with definite information and promised Carranza forces cooperation.
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Associated Press
Washington
Big Bend
Texas
State Department
Po’k
Boquillas
Tex
Carranza
Salisbury Officers Land a Badly Wanted Man
Salisbury officers capture J W Farlow alias James Fowler a suspect in the Spencer post office robbery on January 7 held for court in 10000 bail after a preliminary hearing. Authorities say he escaped from Lynchburg jail and is linked to other post office robberies in Chattanooga and Lynchburg. Coins found at his Lynchburg home identified by the Spencer postmaster as taken from Spencer. Fowler was arrested after authorities acted on Lynchburg and Chattanooga leads and connections to the penitentiary escape.
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Westerman
Lloyd Company
Dex
Cap
Paul K. Konig
Superubmarine
Konig
Awehet
Associated Press
Salisbury
J. W. Farlow
James Fowler
Nash
Graham
Lynchburg
United States
Hobson
Spencer
Fowler
Lynchbugr
Chattanooga
Sanl
Recrsia
Police seize bundles of caps and chisels from suspect
Officers say they captured a noted thief known as a vegeman after finding dynamite caps chisels and other safe cracking gear. The roadside arrest hints at a broader heist network and ongoing investigation.
Southern newspaper publishers meet in Asheville
Asheville hosts the Southern Newspaper Publishers association convention with 200 editors and publishers. Notables Josephus Daniels and W. T. Anderson speak. an address by President Wilson will be broadcast by telephone during the banquet. Showings include factory footage and latest presses and equipment. A three day golf tournament offers ten trophies.
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Dred
Southern Newspaper Publishers Association
Kf. L. Seely
Atlanta Georgian
W. T. Anderson
Macon
Georgia
Southern Publishers Association
Josephus Daniels
Navy
William G. Shepherd
United Press
R. R. Whitman
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ralph Bingham
B. C
Berlin reports Western Front gains in woods and village
The German war office announced success along the western front including the recapture of Gromes woods La Maisette woods and the village of Ber leax as of July 10 in a London via Berlin report.
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Associated Press
Berlin
London
Gromes Woods
la Maisette Woods
Berleax
War Office
Western Front
Germans Check Russians in Volhynia Advance
Berlin reports the German war office says Russian forces advancing toward Koval in Volhynia have been checked. Russian troops moving toward the Stockhol line were repulsed in all sectors.
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Volhynia
Associated Press
Berlin
London
Koval
War Office
Stockhol Line
North Carolina Optometric Society Holds Ninth Annual Convention
The NC Optometric Society opened its ninth annual convention in this city with an eloquent welcome from Vice Mayor Sam L. Davis and remarks by Frank M. Jolly. Sessions moved to the Elwood venue after a late start. Rain and floods affect Alabama Georgia. no fatalities reported. First Baptist Church of this city calls Rev. J. A. Clarke as pastor but keeps salary at 1800 amid church debt.
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Ety
Ard
Salisbury
Sam L. Davis
Frank M. Jolly
Raleigh
Elwood
Leonard
Iwelock
Fr .N. Day
Winston
Davis
Myr. Dss
Saintis Luavis
SSR
Hici
Guilford
Associated Press
Alabama
Georgia
Macon
Birmingham
Montgomery
Louieville
Nashville
First Baptist Church
City
I Committee
J. A. Clarke
Wilmington
Clarke
Mr. Clarke
First Baptist
Clarence A. Smith
A. W. Claxon
W. C York
Amd
Claude A
Ae Emgh
T. Anreas
A. Clinard Thinilion
Asson
Asis
Tate
A. Jaundamead
N. W. Reeson
York
Wt Brown
A. Yo
Deutschland Submarine Arrives. Embassies Seek U.S. Verification
The British and French embassies formally notified the State Department about the German submarine Deutschland and requested assurance of its character. The government will assign naval experts to assist the Treasury Department. Baltimore Collector Ryan said the vessel had no guns, a merchant crew, and carried cargo, not a warship. A written report is pending.
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Washington
State Department
Treasury Department
Ryan
Baltimore
Death Notice for Solomon Payne Aged 77
Solomon Payne died this afternoon after a five year illness. He was 77 years, two months, and one day old. He lived two miles west of town and was a prosperous farmer and Primitive Baptist Church member. Survived by his wife and multiple children. Funeral service conducted by Elders Ashbin and Davis. Born April 12.
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Abbottet Rock
Lock
Payne
Ties
J. Rk. Welch
Jne Montsinger
Charles
Ward
Joseph Payne
Emeline Hayworth
Grace Spurgeon
Levi Hayworth
Lee Payne
Primitive Baptist Church
Ashbin
Davis
Solomon Payne
Epidemic of Infantile Paralysis Claims 238 Lives in New York
Rain and cooler weather failed to halt a two week epidemic in New York City. In the 24 hours ending 10 am 14 deaths and 1092 new cases were reported, bringing total fatalities to 238.
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Associated Press
New York
New York City
Four Young Men Enlist in Hospital Corps
Four young men W Os Clapp Carl Justus Sam Jennings and Mr Watts were sent to Camp Glenn as enlisted hospital corps No 1 by Lt H B Hiatt. Dr Hiatt examined and enlisted them and expects to send more soon. Also four from Greensboro were sent last night.
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W. OS. Clapp
Carl Justus
Sam Jennings
Mr. Watts
Camp Glenn
H. B. Hiatt
Hospital Corps No. 1
Dr. Hiatt
Reuniting French Families and Alsace Conference
The Information Bureau for Dispersed Families organized by the French Women's society has located members of 85 000 separated families. The society's national convention adopted a resolution designating Strasbourg as the place of meeting for 1917, reaffirming Alsace as French.
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Paris
Information Bureau For
French Women’s Society
Strasburg
Alsace
Lawton Dutton Wins Peace Contest Medal
The Loyal Temperance Legion held its third peace contest at Green Street Baptist Church. Lawton Dutton won the medal after a close race among five contestants for his declamation Universal Peace. Mentions include Miss Isla Mershell chairing, Treyv. J. M. Hil liard leading scripture, and judge Delton presenting the award to Dutton.
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Loyal Temperance Legion
Green Street Baptist Church
Lawton Dutton
Universal Peace
Isla Mershell
Treyv
J. M. Hilliard
J. Gurney Birgws
D. H. Parsons
L. TL
Hici Point
Poeaghite
Marianna
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Demse
Brefith
Helgoland
North Sea
Monie
Helenland
Nas
Lucy Oakes
Villa Bandits
South
Asheville
Asheville, N. C
West
State Optometric Society
HAIN
Hev
Called
First Baptist Congregation
Wilmincon Man
S. L. Davis
Combe
North Carolina
Optometric Soci
W. H. Leon
Sulgmon Payne
Ruch Hammond
Samuel Strickland
Angels of
Buena Vista
Oliveri
Genevieve Moore
Carter Dalton
Delton
Lawton Button
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