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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1915
Page
1
Cong waited for raiders as air raid alarms sounded over London. Night fell with explosions and blackout measures in effect as residents sought shelter and the city endured renewed aerial bombardment.
The Associated Press reports that Ninety b Zeppelins raided London last night, four people were killed and several injured. Admiralty issued a brief statement noting raids on outer city areas with no public buildings damaged. No further details or confirmations of Russian or Austrian front actions were provided.
Washington, June 1. President Wilson plans to defer public remarks on the Mexican situation until tomorrow after cabinet talks. He to confer with Miss Mable Boardman of the American Red Cross on using border army posts as depots for food distribution to starving Mexicans and with Secretary of War Garrison about the plan. An embargo proposal on food exports and imports was discussed with Boardman for famine relief below the Rio Grand.
After long cabinet talks on Germany and Mexico the second note to Germany is being prepared and a warning to Mexican factions completed. The President will not discuss Germanys reply until after cabinet consultation with a public statement due tomorrow. Von Bernstorff will meet Wilson tomorrow as the German reply is expected by week end.
Port Townsend Washington June 1 The Associated Press reports an attempt to disable large guns at Fort Worden and Fort Flagler guarding Puget Sound. Breech blocks of four guns were removed and loading gear damaged, after photographs outlined fort details were found. Visitors to the forts are now barred.
Captain Massell of the Norwegian steamer Jonstad reports a close call near Ardrossan on May 5. When a submarine surfaced, he halted the ship and then sped ahead as the torpedo's wake passed within six feet of the stern. The Jonstad bore its name and colors along the side and carried ballast only.
Memorial Hall at Guilford college hosted the United Confederate Veterans annual reunion with Governor Stuart delivering the welcome. The Guilford College history play portrayed early Quaker founders from 1750 to 1837 with a large cast and period costumes reflecting the college’s rechartering and growth.
Dr Henry Battle of Charlottesville delivers a Reunion Address to United Confederate Veterans in Staunton Virginia urging end of war and peace. He revisits causes of the Civil War, praises Confederate hardships, and argues for historical vindication of the South while condemning northern actions.
The city council held a special session to fill the police force terms expiring in May. C. L. Bray was named chief with J. C. Wood C. S. Carroll J. M. Evans W. H. Welch and K. E. I. Mungo as patrolmen. Bray becomes chief, while Wood Evans and Carroll were re elected. Welch previously served and Mungo is new. The group took oath and began duties.
Reports on education freedman missions and state of religion were read at today's session of the General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church of North America in Loveland Colorado on June 1.
Washington June 1 The department of agriculture reports cotton condition at 80 percent normal for May 25. North Carolina 85 percent South Carolina 8 1/2 percent and Virginia 85 percent reflecting strong early season conditions.
The mayor's committee reports total cost of entertaining the Atlantic fleet during its visit and review ended May 18 at 26 600. New York City appropriated 10 000 and the public subscribed 27 000 with 10 000 returned to subscribers and 1 000 to the city.
The biennial session of the National Council of the General Federation of Woman’s Clubs opened in Portland Oregon with representation from every federation organization present.
The Russian barge Montrose was blown up by a mine and sunk in the North Sea last night about 25 miles from Sperrig. The crew were landed at sea by a Norwegian steamer.
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