Democratic National Convention Opens Renominates Wilson and Marshall
The Democratic National Convention began in St Louis with more than 12 000 delegates alternates and spectators packed the Coliseum. President Wilson and Vice President Marshall were renominated as Bryan signaled support and Glynn delivered the keynote praising Wilson while warning against war and urging national unity.
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Democrats Open National Convention Amid Anticipated Harmony
Delegates crowd the coliseum as the Democratic National Convention begins with plans to name President and Vice President, declare party principles, and proceed through temporary officers credentials committees and a keynote by Martin H. Glynn. Adjournment to Thursday precedes Friday platform reading and late nominations.
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New York
Ollie James
Kentucky
LULL IN FIGHTING ON VERDUN FRONT AND RUSSIANS NEAR CZERNOWITZ
A temporary lull reported northeast of Verdun as preparations for renewed assaults continue. In the south Tyrol Austrian attacks along the Posina lines were repulsed by Italy per the Rome war office. Czernowitz is described as on the eve of falling to Russian forces with rail lines cut and Austrian communications severed.
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Wilson Advises Convention Against Petty Politics
President Wilson rejects petty politics and says no to a Democratic platform plank proposing a law banning federal judges from leaving the bench to seek elective office. Officials disclose the stance after a note to St. Louis.
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Prohibition Party Committee Meets in High Point
The executive committee of the Prohibition party of North Carolina met in High Point yesterday afternoon to discuss sending delegates to the national convention in St Paul July 18 to 21. They planned presidential electors for districts and the state and considered canvassing the state this fall.
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New Universal Military Training Measure Prompts Penalties
The Associated Press reports a new universal military training bill requiring all male citizens to enlist at 18 for a year then serve in reserves. Penalties apply to noncompliant employers, and federal positions require training. War time callups would rank by age.
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President Wilson Leads Preparedness Parade Through Washington
President Wilson marched with nearly 75 000 residents along Pennsylvania Avenue to emphasize national defense needs. He reviewed the parade from the White House stand with Mrs Wilson and cabinet members present as crowds cheered and saluted in the capital.
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Managers of railroads refuse the demands
New York June 14 Forced by W L Lee president of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen into admitting that the demands of the 350000 railroad men of the United States had been rejected the railroad managers at a conference called here to avert a general strike today declared that it was up to the men to say whether or not the conference should continue Union leaders after stating that the railroad proposals were not acceptable decided to continue the conference but indicated that it was expected to end late today or tomorrow
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Democrats Adopt "America First" Slogan At Convention
In St Louis delegates endorse a campaign button featuring President Wilson and the motto America First. North Carolina's McLean proposes the design while KB Britton of Raleigh is urged for permanent convention secretary, a post he held four years ago.
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Raleigh
Unveiling of Zeb Vance Statue Planned in Washington
Preparations are complete for the unveiling ceremony in Statuary Hall next Thursday. A large platform will be set at the statue foot in the hall’s southeast corner for speakers and participants. Congress will hold joint sessions in their respective halls. The Vance quote appears from a Washington paper noting his nonathletic stance but strong political judgment.
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Deed Recorded Conveying Lot on English Street
Yesterday a single High Point deed was registered, transferring a 50 by 150 foot lot on English Street from F. L. Link and wife to J. A. Robbins for a consideration of 850 dollars.
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Teachers for City Schools Elect New Faculty
The city council elected the 1916 1917 teaching staff after approving Superintendent Marrs recommendations. A. A. Taylor of Nashville was chosen principal at 1200 yearly. Mrs. Taylor to teach history at 90 per month. Nine new teachers were hired with salaries raised, boosting the budget about 1400 annually.
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High Point
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High Point Stady
Anderson, S. C
Hazel Briggs
South Main Grammar School
Asheboro
Charles Ragan
L. W Mearland
Elm Street
Mamie Wall
Winston
Christian Duty in Soul Saving Sermon Appeals to Faith
Dr Black urged High Point church members to awaken to their duty and win souls. He contrasted last night’s dramatic 150 signers with today’s lingering neglect, stressing personal piety and trust in Jesus for salvation. The sermon drew on the jailer’s question and Paul’s answer, warning that neglect harms the unsaved.
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Weather forecast chance of showers and clouds
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with probable showers. Light variable winds.
Prayer Presented To Wilson At Mecklenburg Jubilee
In Washington on June 14 the session of the McConnell Church of Charlotte presented a copy of the prayer offered by Reverend A. A. McCadhy during the Mecklenburg jubilee celebration. The prayer was placed in silver as part of the commemorative observance.
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