Judge Waddill Rules Appam Ownership to British Owners
Federal Judge grants possession of the captured Appam to English owners and rejects German prize claims. The ruling declares German government no longer holds rights once the crew entered American waters. The decision analyzes neutrality laws and U S jurisdiction in a long-standing precedent chain.
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Waddill
Appam
Tinto Kestrel Waters
Newport News
Sprize
Red
Sheermanr
Appamai
States
United States
Appam Case Highlights Neutrality and Abandonment Debate
The court held the German prize vessel Appam cannot enter neutral waters without a convoy, citing violation of neutrality and suggesting owners may reclaim property. Appam was brought in under her own steam after capture by the German raider Moewe on January 17.
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Warner of Brines P
U “ ‘Ghatee
Germany
Appam
Moewe
Colorado Brewers Push Sell Vote In November Election
Colorado voters will consider an amendment to the prohibition law and six wet measures in November. Brewers initiated a bill to permit sale of Colorado made beer in the state drawing the most attention. Other measures include medical exam and licensing acts opposed by chiropractors, improvements for treatment of the insane, abolition of the state tax commission, civil advisory extension, school funds for farm loans, and cattle fencing rules.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
State Tax Commission
England Demands Kelly Depart London
Washington reports that Britain insists on excluding Thomas H. Kelly treasurer of the Irish relief fund and his assistant from England and Ireland. They will sail Monday from Dublin on the American liner Philadelphia.
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Washington
Relief Fund Slump Cuts Flood Aid But Amount Seen
High Point residents still fall short of a credited sum for flood relief as of 2 PM. The listed acknowledgments include Margaret McAdams 282.86 and contributions from Mrs J J Cox T C Smith and others, totaling 289.80 dollars despite earlier promises.
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High Point
Margaret McAdams
J. J. Cox
T. C. Smith
French Repulse Strong German Attacks on Somme Front
French war department reports repulsed a German assault west of Vermon on the Somme front yesterday. In Verdun region two German attacks south of Fleury were checked and French officials claim some progress near Thiaument. Artillery duels and local actions reported in adjacent sectors.
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Vermon
Somme
French War Department
Verdun
Fleury
Thiaument
Pumon
Tard
Highway opens for Uncle Joe rally in Greensboro
The new Highway between High Point and Greensboro opens this evening at 6 to serve attendees arriving for the Republican rally featuring Uncle Joe in Greensboro. The event at the opera house starts at 7 30 and may run long. voters from High Point plan to attend in large numbers despite the partisan nature of the gathering.
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Abe High Fomt
Greensboro
Gren Gboro
Yerne
Lam
Stedman
High Point
Joe
North Carolina
Opera House
Italian liner drives off Teuton submarine
The Re Ditaia, a 6237 ton Italian liner of the Sabando line, was attacked by a Teutonic submarine on July 23 while en voyage from Genoa to New York. Its defensive guns were fired and the submarine was driven away, after which the liner continued to America.
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Rome
Re Ditaia
Italy
Liegd Sabando Line
Teutonic
Genoa
New York
America
Republicans to Rally in Greensboro With Noted Speakers
Greensboro July 29 Uncle Joe Cannon former speaker of the national house will lead a Republican rally as principal speaker. Other speakers include Representative William A Rodenberg of Illinois and Frank A Linney candidate for governor on the Republican ticket.
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Greensboro
Joe Cannon
National House of Representatives
William A. Rodenberg
Illinois
Frank A. Linney
Pertly Cloudy Tonight and Sunday Weather Report
Pertly cloudy tonight and Sunday with moderate northeast to east winds. Forecaster notes light to moderate conditions and no precipitation expected.
Uncle Joe Cannon to Speak at High Point Station
A telegram from J. Elwood Cox to John P. Haworth says Uncle Joe Cannon will appear this evening in High Point as the party travels from Charlotte. The train is due at 5.55 p.m. and is expected to pause briefly for a short address to the gathered crowd.
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J. Elwood Cox
John P. Haworth
Charlotte
Joe’ Cannon
Cox
High Point
Joe
Aur. Cox
Mr. Haworth
Senate Urges Clemency for Roger Casement
By a 46 to 19 vote the Senate asked President Wilson to urge Britain to show clemency toward Irish political prisoners. The body overturned the Foreign Relations Committee majority and followed the minority report by Stone O Korman and Pittman in calling for humane treatment.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Wilson
Foreign Relations Committee
Stone
O'Korman
Pittman
Russians Penetrate German Line Near Storkhot
AP dispatch reports Russian forces achieved penetration near Storkhot causing Germans to abandon an advanced position. West of Lutek German counterattack halted further Russian advances and stabilized the front.
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Associated Press
Berling
Tirst
Storkhot
Lutek
New High Death Toll in New York Plague Epidemic
The Associated Press reports New York records a new high in infantile paralysis deaths with 42 children dying in the 24 hours ending at 10 o clock today. The surge reflects the ongoing epidemic across the city.
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New York
Associated Press
German Auxiliary Captures a Britisher
Berlin reports a German auxiliary cruiser engaged a British steamer near Arendal in Norway and captured the vessel at 1 AM on July 27, bringing her into port as announced by the German admiralty. The action occurred about 15 miles southeast of Arendal on the Skagerrak.
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Berlin
Fskimo
Arendal
Skagerret
Committee Opposed to Clemency Recommendation
Washington reports show that a Senate Foreign Relations majority opposed clemency for Sir Roger Case. Chairman Stone and others seek expressing humanitarian sentiment from the senate despite the unfavorable committee vote.
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Washington
Roger Casercent
Senate Foreign Relations
Stone
Ority
Senate
John H. Andrews Promoted in Southern Service
Raleigh July 29 John H Andrews division freight agent for the Southern railway at Raleigh has been promoted to assistant general freight agent with headquarters in Mobile Ala He will assume his duties August He is the son of the late Col A B Andrews first vice president of the Southern
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Raleigh
John H. Andrews
The
Southern Railway
Mobile
Ala
Mr. Andrews
Col
A. B. Andrews
Southern
British Report Gains Near Pozieres and High Wood
British troops advanced to the north and northeast of Pozieres and to the north of High Wood. Official dispatches announced progress yesterday as units contended with gains on the battlefield.
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Pozieres
London
Highwoods
Russians push toward Lemberg as Brody falls to advance
Russian forces drive Austro German front back from Kovel to Dneister. Brody and Lemberg area captured or in Russian hands. Czar forces press toward Lemberg with strong artillery, aiding a strategic breakthrough in Galicia.
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Lemberg
Brody
Somme
Douglas Haig Bussians
Beerograd
Sakharetis Foerees
Tanceh& Lemberg
Ganeral Kaledines
Vom Linsingen
Kovel
Wilbur Jones Killed at Wagon Plant in Winston
A 13 year old Wilbur Jones, son of Greeley Jones of Waughtown, died at the George BE Nissen Wagon company plant in Winston-Salem when his left arm was torn off and his skull fractured after contact with a belt drawing him toward a shaft. Medical aid arrived too late. body prepared for burial at Frank Vogler and Sons on South Main Street.
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Winston-Salem
Wilbur Jones
George BE
Nissen Wagon Company
Waughtown
Young Jones
Greeley Jones
Frank Vogler and Sons
South Main Street
Methodist Protestants Meet at Pleasant Grove
The Methodist Protestants of this community held an all day reunion at Pleasant Grove with a mid program picnic dinner. Delegates from High Point Thomasville and Randolph County discussed church issues. Rev. R C Stubbins opened with a 20 minute devotional. Sessions covered Family Prayer Deeper Spirituality Sunday school work youth organizations and the Children's home.
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Pleasant Grove
M. Ps
High Point
Thomasville
Randolph County
R. C. Stubbins
President and Mrs Wilson Sail for Chesapeake Weekend Cruise
President and Mrs Wilson depart Washington for a weekend cruise on the naval yacht Mayflower down Chesapeake Bay. They left late yesterday afternoon and will be away for the holiday period aboard the vessel berthed in the Potomac.
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Washington
Relief Fund Day at the Churches in High Point
High Point residents prepare for a relief fund collection at 15 city churches to aid flood victims in western North Carolina. Pastors and the local relief committee urge parishioners to come prepared to give cash or pledges, aiming to raise at least 1600 dollars with progress toward 1000 as a nearby target.
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High Point Relief Committee
North Carolina
J. J. Parrisa
High Pentre Committee
Bappiss
Mr.Ferrics
Farries
Ora
Farriss
State Relief Committee
High Point
Zeppelins Raid On East Coast Causes No Casualties
London reports three Zeppelins participated in an east coast raid early today with no casualties. Official notice confirms no deaths or injuries occurred during the attack.
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Associated Press
London
England
Turkish Atrocities Across Armenia Rise to New Severity
Washington reports the Turkish atrocities against Armenians have intensified, prompting the state department to weigh new representations to Ankara. A response to prior protests from the United States, sent over a month ago, has been received.
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Associated Press
Washington
Neo
United States
Three Bombs Explode at Menace Building Plant Scene
Ragheld Md July 29 three bombs exploded under the floor of the Menace Publishing plant at Aurora Michigan at about 4 am. The explosions damaged the plant and started a fire, striking the anti Catholic publication Menace headquarters near the riverfront.
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Menace
Associated Press
Ragheld
Slenace Publishing
Aurora
Iters
High Point Deed Filed For Annie B Leighton to Antonokos
A deed filed yesterday in High Point records details transfer from Annie B Leighton to Pete Antonokos. The conveyance covers seven in block six of the Bencini property for $1 and other valuable consideration.
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Annie B. Leighton
Pete Antonokos
Bencini
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