German Crisis Overshadows All War News
Berlin reports a Reichstag strike against the crown and military party as peace terms and war credits divide Germany. Rumors of abdication circulate while Bethmann-Hollweg faces pressure amid Crown Prince tensions. Meanwhile Russian forces push in Galicia, Breach at lines widening along a 50 mile front. Local fighting continues on the French and British fronts.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Prince Joachiam
Germany
Austral-Hungary
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Vienna
Galicia
Korniloff
Dniester
Lomnica
Haig
Petain
Local minister named to Greensboro license committee
In the Greensboro Methodist district conference at Holt's chapel Rev. Gilbert T. Rowe was appointed to the licensing committee to pass on preaching applicants. Other members named include Rev. E. L. Bain, Rev. J. H. Bennett, Rev. C. S. Kirkpatrick, Rev. T. B. Johnson and Rev. J. B. Woolstey. Delegates chosen for the Asheville annual conference and alternates listed. I. F. Craven elected lay leader of the Greensboro district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Holt’s Chapel
Gilbert T. Rowe
J. H. Earnhardt
E. L. Bain
J. H. Bennett
C. S. Kirkpatrick
F. EF. Asbury
Ashboro
P. H. Williamson
Reidsville
I. F. Craven
Ramseur
Governor orders humane detention of I W W fugitives in New Mexico
Santa Fe July 14 Governor Lindsey directs Luna county Sheriff Simpson to move the Industrial Workers of the World fugitives from Hermanas to Columbus. They are to be held in tents or a stockade and fed at state expense until federal authorities assume charge.
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Santa Fe
N. M
W. E. Lindsey
New Mexico
Industrial Workers of the World
Hermanas
Simpson
Luna County
Columbus
First Man Indicted Under Bone Dry Law in Raleigh
George M West of Raleigh was arrested by a federal marshal and held on a 800 bond to face a U S commissioner for violating the bone dry law by receiving beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
George M West
United States
Air Fleet Bill Takes Up House Debate
Washington July 14 The House began consideration of a bill to establish an airplane fleet at a cost of 640 million dollars. Chairman Dent of the military committee leads the push with committee approval and aim to dispose of the bill today unless Chairman Fitzgerald of the appropriations committee opposes the section.
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Washington
House
Dent
Military Committee
Fitzgerald
Appropriations Committee
Strikers Held by U S Troops in New Mexico
A special freight car carrying deported strikers from Hermanas to Columbus was guarded by U S cavalry from Douglas. The train occupants were turned over to Col. H. G. Sickels and will be held in Columbus until a detention camp is ready.
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Columbus
N. M
United States Cavalry
Douglas
Hermanas
Col. H. G. Sickels
Mrs Clark Dies After Long Illness in High Point
Mrs Fred P Clark of Russell street died after several months illness at about 65. She leaves three children Miss Kate Clark of High Point E L Clark of Greensboro and Mrs Hadley of Graham. The body will be shipped to Efland on No 44 for funeral and burial tomorrow afternoon.
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Fred P. Clark
Russell Street
High Point
Kate Clark
E. L. Clark
Greensboro
Hadley
Graham
Efland
Chairman of Catholic Centre Party Stricken in Amsterdam
Dr. Peter Spalin, chairman of the Catholic Centre party, became suddenly ill at a meeting in Amsterdam. The session was adjourned immediately according to a Berlin telegram.
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Catholic Centre Party
Amsterdam
Peter Spalin
Berlin
Cotton futures mixed as prices rise then fluctuate
New York July 14 cotton futures opened steady with July at 26.90 and October 25.80. Early trading saw gains with July 5 to 29 points higher and October 28 to 34 points above last night’s close, but later movement was irregular and closes varied.
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New York
Highlanders Leave Toronto for U.S. Recruiting Mission
A detachment of 100 men from the Forty eighth Highlanders, part of about 200 personnel including brass and pipe bands, will depart Toronto for a week long trip to the United States. They will visit New York and Chicago as principal stops to aid the British recruiting mission.
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Toronto
Ont
United States
New York
Chicago
Wheat Market Buoyed by Crop Reports Amid Low Activity
Chicago July 14 wheat showed slight strength with near zero business. Bullish crop reports shaped the main influence as July opened 1 cent higher at 2.04 and held steady.
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Chicago
Treasury Reveals Glycerine From Sugar Process
Washington July 14 Treasury Department announces a new glycerine manufacturing process developed in the internal revenue division laboratory using sugar as the starting material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Internal Revenue Division
Treasury Department
Sixteen Suffragists Arrested at White House Picket
A crowd of about a thousand watched as sixteen women from the Woman's Party were arrested for impeding traffic while attempting a Bastille Day picket at the White House. They posted 25 dollars bail to appear Monday for trial. The event, largely orderly, featured banners with revolutionary mottos "Liberty Equality Fraternity."
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Washington
White House
Bastile
Paving Drives Rapid Progress Across City Streets
The west side of two blocks between Commerce and Russell streets awaits asphalt to connect South Main to the city limits. North Main street paving nears Barnes Manufacturing after completing east side work. Dirt removal improves northern lot values as curbing on Hamilton Street is reset. Concrete foundations for asphalt likely next week with sewer main upgrades on East Commerce, while pavers report faster progress than in recent six weeks.
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South Main Street
North Main Street
Barnes Manufacturing Company
Hamilton Street
Commerce Street
Extradition blocked for Cocchi by Italian ministry
Rome reports the ministry of foreign affairs notified the American embassy that extradition of Alfredo Cocchi, alleged to be Ruth Cruger’s killer, is impossible without violating Italy’s fundamental law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Alfredo Cocchi
Ruth Cruger
Eleven Neutral Steamers Attempt to Run Blockade
Eleven neutral steamers loaded with grain and cargo left this Atlantic port for European ports without British letters of assurance. They aim to pass the allied blockade after Wil son embargo licenses become effective Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Wilson
Visit by Charlotte Delegation Rocks Fayetteville Camp Site
A Washington trip by George Stephens and a Charlotte delegation allegedly shifted War Department views on Fayetteville as the ideal WWI cantonment. Officials told Senator Simmons no change was possible, as Fayetteville was praised for water, climate, soil, and sanitation, then later cited deficiencies after the visit.
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Fayetteville
Charlotte
George Stephens
War Department
Mr. Stephens
Washington
Baker
Simmons
Wilmington
Department
Senate
Capitol
France
Overman
Godwin
Garden of Eden
Charlotte Committee
Visiting Ministers to Preach in City Tomorrow
Rev. A. C. Thompson of Tamaqua Pa and Rev. J. D. Andrew president of Catawba College Newton N C will speak on Our Educational Institutions. A stereopticon lecture on College and Seminary Equipment will follow. They tour the state promoting education and are prominent church leaders. Services at Bethel Reformed Church 11 am and First Reformed Church 8 pm. Public invited.
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A. C. Thompson
Tamaqua, Pa
J. D. Andrew
Catawba College
Newton, N
Bethel Reformed Church
First Reformed Church
Mrs P C Thomas of Thomasville Dies at 72
Mrs P C Thomas aged 72 of Thomasville died suddenly Thursday morning at her daughter Mrs G M Hoover on Main street. She is survived by husband and children Corinne Annie Thomas D R Thomas P C Thomas Jr Robert Thomas Higgins Thomas. Remains will be interred today in Thomasville cemetery.
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Thomasville
P. C. Thomas
G. M. Hoover
Main Street
Corinne
Annie Thomas
D. R. Thomas
Dublin
P. C. Thomas, Jr
Atlanta, Ga
Rober Thomas
New York
Higgins Thomas
Gastonia
Americans Wounded in Chinese Civil Battle
The state department reports three Americans wounded during ten hours of fighting in which Chinese Republicans compelled the surrender of monarchist troops under General Chang Moun. The incident occurred as the conflict intensified in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Chang
Fined for Disobeying City Health Closet Rules
Two citizens were arraigned in municipal court before Judge J. Allen Austin on charges of failing to clean surface closets as required by health laws. Each was taxed with about $5.70 in costs after warning and guidance from officers. Judge Austin warned that future violators would feel the penalty in the wallet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Allen Austin
Austin
Colored Auxiliary to Organize Red Cross Meeting
A Morris Chapel M. E. church gathering tomorrow at 4 30 p m aims to form a Black Red Cross auxiliary in the city. Short addresses will be given by T J Gold Miss Clara Cox Dr G T Rowe and others inviting all colored residents at High Point to attend and a large turnout is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Chapel
M. FE. Church
The
Red Cross
T. J. Gold
Clara Cox
G. T. Rowe
High Point
Newspapers Begin Printing Names of Men Subject to Call
Washington July 14 More than 947 of 4 559 exemption districts have not reported delaying an accurate draft date. Officials expect readiness next week as 400 districts filed reports of organization. Cities face the heavy task of printing registrant names for the first call to fill 687 000 draft positions. Governors determine district quotas within each state.
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Washington
Cotton consumption and stocks for June shown by census bureau
Washington reports June cotton consumption at 575,122 running bales and 83,714 bales of linters, with June 30 holdings at consuming establishments and public storage. Active spindles totaled 33,946, up from last year, while total lint and linters in storage compare with prior figures.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Baseball Leaders and Averages From Wednesday Standings
Baseball records show Cobb leading American batsmen with .875 and 52 runs for Detroit while Roush tops the National with .350 and Groh leads Cincinnati with 52 runs. Chap man and Robertson tie 27 steals, Hornsby has 8 homers in the National, and Pipp leads American homers with 6. Cicotte and Anderson top ER averages among pitchers. Detroit bats at .254 to Cincinnati’s .266.
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Cobb
Detroit
National
Rouseh
Cincinnati
Groh
Chapman
Cleveland
Robertson
New York
Cary
Pittsburg
Pipp
Hornsby
St. Louis
Cicotte
Chicago
Anderson
Mrs Amy Archer Gilligan Convicted of First Degree Murder
Hartford July 14 Mrs Amy E Archer Gilligan was found guilty of murder in the first degree for poisoning Franklin R Andrews who died May 30 1914. Andrews an elderly care home inmate at Windsor. She was sentenced to be hanged November 6 1917.
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Hartford
Conn
Amy E. Archer-Gilligan
Franklin R. Andrews
Andrews
Windsor
Greensboro Endeavorers Meeting At High Point
The Grace Methodist Grace Christian Endeavor society of Greensboro meets the North Main Street Methodist Protestant Endeavorers next Friday at 8 p.m. Miss Flossie Stout will present the topic Applying the Golden Rule to Life. A social hour follows. all members urged to attend.
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Christian Endeavor Society of the
Grace Methodist Church
Greensoro
North Main Street
Methodist Protestant Endeavorer
Flossie Stout
Southern Christian Endeavor Convention Opens Led by Bythewood
Chattanooga July 14 reports the junior superintendent day with demonstrations and conferences by Russel M. Bythewood of Savannah and state president R. C. Boyd of High Point New York. Business sessions closed with a picnic and twilight service as the 1918 convention plans Memphis July 11 to 14.
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Chattanooga
Southern Christian Endeavor
Russel M. Bythewood
Savannah
R. C. Boyd
High Point
N. Y
Memphis
Rumored Abdication of Kaiser Reported in Berlin
Wolff News Agency circulated a Taglische Rundschau claim that the resignation of Imperial chancellor Dr. von Bethmann Hollweg has been accepted, though the report disclaims responsibility. The item notes Hindenburg in Berlin and Copenhagen dispatches dated July 14.
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Copenhagen
Wolff News Bureau
Germany
Taglische Rundschau
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Berlin Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg Resigns Report
Swiss dispatch from Basel reports unconfirmed rumors that Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg has resigned, circulated via Havas with Berlin references.
Rumors on German Abdication Unconfirmed Amid War Dispatches
A Morning Post dispatch from Amsterdam says rumors of Emperor William's abdication in favor of his son Joachim are unconfirmed. Copenhagen reports Hindenburg and Ludendorff arrived in Berlin after being summoned by the Kaiser and meeting with the crown prince and emperor.
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London
Morning Post
Amsterdam
William
Joachiam
Copenhagen
Berlin
Hindenburg
Ludendorff
Tageblatt
German Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg to resign confirmed
Berlin dispatch reports from the Wolff Bureau indicate the retirement of German Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg is certain in Basel Switzerland on July 14.
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Basel
Switzerland
Berlin
Wolff Bureau of
Bethmann Hollwege
German War Minister Von Stein Resigns
Telegram from Berlin reports General von Stein, Prussian minister of war, has resigned. The note comes via British admiralty wireless from Berne dated July 14.
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Berne
British Admiralty Wireless
Berlin
von Stein
Parker Anderson Spends Day Here At Meeting
Parker R. Anderson of Washington DC half owner of The Enterprise attended the stockholders meeting of the newspaper company in the city this afternoon. He was on his way back from Asheville where he attended the Southern Newspaper Publishers association convention as a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker R. Anderson
Washington, D.C
The
Enterprise
Anderson
Washington
Asheville
Southern Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Lawson seeks injunction to block arrest on tax warrant
Boston July 14 Thomas W Lawson petitions the supreme court to restrain arrest by Fred A Beale deputy sheriff of Middlesex county on a Winchester tax warrant. Town counsel says Lawson owed 5806 on personal property last year. Lawson claims no liability and says he resides in Scituate in another county.
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Boston
Thomas W. Lawson
Supreme Court
Fred A. Beale
Middlesex County
Winchester
Brown
Lawson
Scituate
Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg Resignation Denied
Amsterdam report says a Berlin dispatch rejects claims that the imperial chancellor Dr. von Bethmann Hollweg has resigned. The denial comes from a semi official source in Berlin.
Rioting in Flat River Leaves One Dead and Dozens Injured
In Flat River Missouri near St Francois county about sixty miles southwest of St Louis a deadly clash between American and foreign mining men injured between forty and fifty and left one man dead last night authorities reported.
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St. Louis
Flat River
St. Francois County
St Louis
Weather Forecast for Washington July 14
Fair weather early in the week in the south Atlantic states followed by thunder showers later. Seasonable temperatures will prevail.
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Washington
South Atlantic States
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U. S
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the Stars and Stripes
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Tokio
Wash
Ngton
General Wood
Maun
Mies
Colored Auxiliary
M. E
Baseball Records
Ty Cobb
Amy Archer-Gilligan
Wolff Bureau
Havas
Paris
Kaiser
Parker Anderson
Massachusetts
Missouri
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