Revival draws hundreds as workers attend in churchment
A citywide revival draws near to two hundred girls and young women from Wesley Memorial Church in procession to the auditorium while workers from Continental Furniture arrive in work clothes to sit in reserved seats. Nearly 100 non church members rise to seek forgiveness, and Dr. Black delivers a sermon urging Christians to be brave athletes diligent husbands and faithful vessels, closing with a reflection on David and Uriah.
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Council to Elect New Wilmington Schools Chief Tonight
The Wilmington city council plans to elect a superintendent of schools tonight with Prof John J Blair among the publicly listed eligibles. Principal W M Marr and former Supt Crowell are also supported by factions. insiders say Marr may win or Blair could be chosen if he returns home.
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Executions in Columbus Raid Case Reported
Two Mexican raiders, Francisco Alvarez and Juan Sanchez, executed for their roles in the Columbus raid that killed 17 soldiers and civilians. Governor McDonald granted a temporary reprieve for an investigation into the trial, delaying the sentence before today’s action.
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Germans Launch General Attack on French Front
Paris reports the German forces have launched a broad assault along the Meuse right bank. They penetrated French lines at one point but were repulsed elsewhere with heavy losses, according to today’s war office statement.
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Americans Barred From Entering Mexico at El Paso Bridge
Customs inspectors at the international bridge in El Paso, Texas were ordered to admit no American to enter Mexico until further notice. No reason was given for the Washington dispatch announcing the halt.
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Guilford Junior Order Council Meets Tonight
Guilford council of the Junior Order is scheduled to meet at the hall at 7 30 p m Tonight all juniors in the city will march as a group to the auditorium at 7 45 p m relock
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Weather Outlook: Fair Night and Saturday
The forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Saturday with light variable winds. The conditions suggest mild temperatures and gentle breezes across the region.
Uncertainty Rules as Republicans Open Chicago Convention
The Chicago Coliseum opened the Republican convention with Justice Hughes first nominated. Taft and Roosevelt figures stirred crowds as Butler and Root were presented. Delegates faced a day of uncertain sentiment on harmony between Republicans and Progressives and possible dual tickets.
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Roosevelt Attitude Dominates Progressive Republican Talks
At the Chicago peace conference Roosevelt dominates both Progressive and Republican discussions. George W. Perkins reports the two committees back Roosevelt as the most desirable candidate, while Governor Johnson voices pessimism about any agreement. Delegates hear platform tweaks including gender language changes and reconvene after a 3 pm recess with Roosevelt's secretary and Loeb present.
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Birmingham college to name Thornwell Haynes president
Thornwell Haynes resigns as superintendent of High Point City schools to become Birmingham college president on July 1. He asks council to let resignation take effect June 24, while continuing duties until July 24, with vacation time offset.
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