Clarke Accepted as Pastor at High Point First Baptist
The High Point First Baptist Church heard Rev. James A. Clarke of Wilmington accept the pastorate, with plans to arrive by mid August. He resigns from Winter Park and will preach July 31 if no service is arranged. The church adopted unanimous resolutions praising Dr. A. W. Claxon and his wife, noting growth from 341 to 397 members.
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James A. Clarke
Wilmingtom
Clarke
Winter Park
J. Thompson
Foreign Mission Board
A. E. Tate
Mr. Clarke
The
First Church
Wilmington
High Point
F. M. Vickett
Board of Deacons
A. W. Claxon
Mr. Pickett
C. A. Smith
A. F
Tate
W. C. York
First Baptist Church
N. C
Claxom
Claxon
Harmon May Not Need Cofin At This Time
Raleigh July 17 Deputy Marshal Gaston Dortch bought a coffin for Ed Harmon after a blockader's blast left him with severe head and leg wounds. Harmon, 33, speaks and jokes while hospitalized, promising recovery and vengeance, as collectors and officers recount the shootout and Harmon's stubborn will to live.
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Harmon
Raleigh
Gaston Dertch
Ed Harmon
Rex Hospital
Knight
Missionary debt payed off in 60 days appeal ends
Rev J Thompson told of a second phase of the missionary cause and urged funds to retire the 180,900 debt of the foreign mission board. The debt, long a burden, saw a May Asheville convention set a 60 day payoff, and yesterday marked the last Sunday of the period with members responding generously at First Church.
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J. Thompson
Foreign Mission Board
Asheville
Daughter of Former Sheriff Jones Dead
Miss Annie Jones, daughter of the former sheriff B E Jones and Mrs Jones of Greensboro, died at St Peter's hospital Charlotte at 3 15 PM after sudden decline following a period of improvement. A native of Greensboro she lived at 618 Asheboro Street and was about 23 years old. She was a Centenary Methodist Church member and a noted musician.
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Greensboro
Annie Jones
B. E. Jones
St. Peter's Hospital
Charlotte
Miss Jones
Asheboro Street
Centenary Methodist Church
Charlotte Hospital
Mexican Bandit Bands Reported in North Mexico
Reports of growing bandit activity in northern Mexico south of the Big Bend area emerge alongside renewed notes on Villa's strength. General Funstow directs border patrol expansion, with Pennsylvania troops posting along the Rio Grande south of Marathon and a Texas cavalry squadron moving to Marfa toward the border.
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San Antonio
Tex
Mexico
Big Bend
Villa
Funstow
Pennsylvania
Rio Grande
Marathon
Texas Cavalry
Marfa
Draft Order Considered To Fill National Guard Gaps
Washington July 17 The administration and War Department weigh issuing a draft to raise about 60 000 men to fill gaps in national guard units being mustered into federal service Recruitments proceed slowly and enthusiasm for service near border or Mexico is low Officials say the move could be unpopular but may be necessary to reach war strength and deter Villa Carranza unrest The order would delay militia departures until fully equipped and medically examined
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Washington
Administration
War Department
Mexico
War Office
Villa
National Guard
War Department A
Army
Casement Appeal Heard by Six Judges in High Treason Case
London July 17 Six black robed judges hear Sir Roger Casement's appeal for a new trial over high treason charges for aiding Ireland's rebellion. If conviction stands he faces hanging. Casement, once valued in royal service for colonial work, argues his acts served Ireland's sovereignty. The ruling may be delivered later.
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London
Sir Roger Casement
Sir Roger
England
Ireland
Colorado's Continental Divide Highway Dedicated
Atop the continental divide 10,000 feet above sea level the new Colorado state highway from South Fork to Pagosa Springs was officially dedicated. Colorado New Mexico and Arizona will profit from the new communication into the San Luis valley and the route is described as wonderfully scenic.
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Durango
Colo
Great Continental Divide
Colorado
South Fork
Pagosa Springs
New Mexico
Arizona
San Luis Valley
Militia Exemptions Shrink Border Forces Amid Recruitment Woes
Guardsmen seek exemption from militia service leaving a gap in state units. Officials warn 25,000 to 30,000 militia members may be weeded out as exemptions rise. War Department notes poor militia recruitment and slow regular army buildup with only 14,826 recruits in 121 days.
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Deoo
War Department
Generess
Acres to Adjourn Congress by August 20
Washington reports Democratic senators in caucus tentatively agreed to adjourn Congress not later than August 29 to revise their program for an early close. A steering committee plan includes appropriation bills shipping revenue workmen’s compensation corrupt practices Philippine self government civil war and Spanish war pension bills and a bill to enlarge the Interstate Commerce Commission. If child labor and immigration bills cannot be disposed of by August 20 an accord to consider them next December may be sought.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Democrats In
Democratic
Interstate Commerce Commission
Rex E Sexton Killed by Southern Passenger Train
Raleigh July 17 Rex E Sexton Cardenas merchant was struck by Southern passenger train 139 near Raleigh on Sunday afternoon and died last night. Miss Hersora, with him, was slightly hurt in the incident.
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Raleigh
Rex E. Sexton
Cardenas
Southern
Hersey Ora
Villa Seen in Durango State Amid Civil War Moves
A report from Eagle Pass Texas dated July 17 cites sightings of Francisco Villa in Mapimi and Bermejillo on June 26. It claims Villa forces occupied Mapimi without resistance, with fighting near Parral and a possible attack on Torreon imminent. The account notes defections of Canuto Reyes's troops and widespread hardship around Torreon.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Francisco Villa
Mapimi
Durango
Torreon
Bermejillo
Parral
Pelix Diaz
Villa
Canuto Reyes
Summer Troubles Relief Promises Hay Fever Aid
Hay fever afflicts thousands and asthma sufferers endure torture. Foley's Honey and Tar gives relief by easing inflammation clearing air passages and soothing coughs. This family remedy contains no opiates and a bottle lasts a long time. For sale by Mann Drug Co.
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Foley
Mann Drug Co
No Special Orders Issued for General Castro
Immigration bureau officials announced no special orders for General Castro. Local New York officials have authority to detain him and rule on his entry rights. Proceedings likely halted if he plans to take the next steamer to Porto Rico.
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Washington
Immigration Bureau
Castro
New York
Porto Rico
Boundary jokes and sharp quips about borders and marriage
Uncle Ezra notes trouble along the Mexican border and a proposed move of the boundary line north. Uncle Eben contrasts this with the Canadian border and jokes about men marrying magazine covers versus expecting them to wear like a Bible.
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Ezra
Eben
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First Baptist
Dr. and
Mrs. Claxon
the First Baptist Church Sunday
Moe Ay Fang
Claude A. Smith
J. T. Burrus
J. A. Clinard
Piedmont Association
Forest Avenue
Association
M. R. Shields
W. T. Bost
Bailey
Marmon
Marshal Dortch
Jones
North
National Biscuit Company
Zu Zu
Casciment
Page
ACRES
Durango State
She Commercial National Bank
High Point, N.C
U.S
North Carolina
Federal Reserve Bank
North State
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Danville
Lynchburg
Barlatto
Danpurg Y. S. Te
Eenville
S. Ter
Washington, D. C
Atlanta
Richmond
Fredericksburg
Fayetteville
Camden
S. C
Columbia
Aiken
Augusta, Gassid
North State Telephone Company
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