05 Jun 1916
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1916
Page
1
In Ford County Saturday the county primary produced large majorities for Bickett and incumbents. Von Dalton defeats Robert Brockett, with Stansbury beating Rieves for coroner.
Guilford County results show Bickett leading for governor by a wide margin and Kitchin renominated for the legislature, with Dalton Bowman Wright also winning nominations. County data indicate a possible second primary for attorney general and continued races in the sixth and seventh districts.
German forces fail to break French lines near Fort Vaux and Damoup as French hold. Turkish claim gains west of Erzerum, Russians retreat 25 miles with heavy losses after Mamakhatum loss. Seydlitz purportedly damaged post Jutland, with 333 British officers reported lost.
The city hosts a two week evangelistic drive with Dr William Black and singer Mr Burr. About 1500 filled the auditorium for opening services and a morning crowd packed the venue. Prayer meetings spread to several homes as efforts aim to saturate the city with prayer and unite believers.
A genuine Hughes boom starts as wire pullers work busy and political feelers move delegates. The Associated Press reports choicage on June 5 that movement for the presidential nomination centers on Supreme Court Justice Hughes.
The North Carolina Christian Endeavor union chose High Point for the 1917 convention, with Charlotte hosting this year. High Point sent 14 societies to Charlotte and invited the body to meet here next June, naming Mrs. Lewis McFarland and R. Boyd as key officers. Delegates discussed presidential prospects with Roosevelt, Hughes, and other leaders shaping a careful, slow strategy as the convention wound down.
Hartness announces he will not run in a second primary against J. Bryan Grimes. The decision follows Hartness open letter urging no second primary, allowing the leading candidate to secure the nomination. Returns from Saturday's primaries indicate Grimes leading Hartness by the latest tallies.
Virginia asked the U S Supreme Court to direct the marshal to seize and sell enough West Virginia property to cover the 12 392 000 judgment from the old state separation dispute. A North Carolina a South Dakota precedent was cited though the North Carolina case was settled before sale.
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Tuesday. Winds will be moderate and variable, bringing a calm to breezy start to the week.
The House began considering miscellaneous bills during a legislative lull as party leaders limit business for two weeks to let members attend the conventions. The Senate will not meet until Thursday. Most Republicans depart for Chicago while Democrats head to St Louis.
Chicago June 5 The Progressive national committee decided to withhold nomination of candidates by the Progressive convention until next Saturday awaiting action by the Republican coalition.
Copenhagen dispatch to Exchange Telegraph reports large German losses after a naval engagement. Many crew members from the cruiser Wiesbaden and several torpedo boats were rescued and brought to Copenhagen.
Louis D. Brandeis was sworn in as the second Jewish justice to join the United States Supreme Court. The ceremony matched the formal tone of prior elevations by the high court, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s judiciary.
The article notes Washington plans a large celebration for San Antonio marking the 200th anniversary of the city's founding. President Wilson signed a resolution by Congress authorizing participation of Latin American nations in an exposition in 1918.
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