Coble Criticism Sparks Independent Local Editorial Stance
The county Democratic executive committee secretary is quoted doubting newspaper support and inviting criticism of party nominees. The editorial counters that independent thinking prevails, vows to vote by conviction, and notes editors may critique candidates if deserved. A note on convention delegates and a mobilization call for High Point closes the piece.
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Scretary Coble
County Democratic Executive Committee
Justifiable call to arms for U S militia over Mexico
The article argues that for the first time since the Civil War the President has mobilized the state militia, and while not desired, war is seen as necessary to protect American life and property amid chaotic Mexico. It emphasizes not wanting conflict but supporting decisive action to end border turmoil and safeguard both nations.
Mayor Murphy to Speak at Greensboro Auditorium Tonight
Tonight at 8 o clock Mayor Murphy of Greensboro will headline an invited audience including diverse voters. The event promises both Democrats and Republicans a chance to hear his remarks as various political groups attend to gain experience in governance.
Cotton and Finance Nervous Start as Market Opens
New York traders showed nerves as news from Alexico unsettled sentiment. Openings were irregular with July around 12.69 and October near 12.92, while futures posted a steady start with July at 12.70 and December at 13.05.
New York Markets Open Lower On Mexican Crisis Fears
The Mexican situation, forewarned by Wall Street last Saturday, drove declines at the market opening in New York. All classes slipped with Mexican Petroleum, Southern Pacific and United States Smelting posting losses as much as 4 points. Rail issues fell modestly while some active stocks rallied on orders but the market retained a feverish undertone.
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New York
Wall Street
Southern Pacific
United States
War moves in Mexico push Chicago wheat prices higher
Chicago markets reacted to war developments in Mexico with a rise in grain values. Wheat led the advance as July futures moved to around 1.00 and September near 1.04, reflecting broader price gains across staples.
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Chicago
Mexico
Forest Service eyes saving 36 million cords of wood
The U S forest service outlines a plan to cut waste from 48 000 American sawmills claiming 36 million cords of wood are wasted annually. Half the wood is unused and poses fire risk while the other half is burned for fuel. They seek methods to repurpose waste into profit for mills and reduce costs.
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Washington
Dune
United States Forest Service
Forest Service
Summer School Offers Six Weeks of Revision for City Pupils
Opportunity opens for all city public school pupils to six weeks of training in academics to advance next year. Deficient students in high school and lower grades should enroll. Miss Lois Love began teaching mathematics English and history this morning. Miss Vera Idol teaches Latin and Miss Eileen Parnell handles grammar trade work. All interested should note the announcement and no pupils will be accepted after this week.
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Lois Love
Vera Idol
Eileen Parnell
Indiana Man's Experience with Foley Kidney Pills
Frank Moseley of Moore's Hill Indiana reports constant pains in sides and back. He says relief appeared after the first dose and within 48 hours all pain left him. The advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills restore kidney activity and ease bladder ailments.
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Indiana
Frank Moseley
Moore’s Hill
Ind
Mortgage Sale Notice For High Point Bakery Assets
By power of sale in a January 29 1914 chattel mortgage J W Johnson and C Swaim mortgagees will sell at auction in High Point on May 20 1916 in front of the Sherrod building bakery property including oven dough mixer boiler show cases bread box delivery wagon horse harness and pans to highest bidder. Mortgagee J W Johnson and C C Swaim are named.
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J. W. Johnson
Swaim
G. T. Shelton
Charlie Joyce
Grover Ferguson
Jiame
Sherrod
Commerce Street
High Point
Mortgngees
Partliva
East
WW. Johnson
Fifth Straight Victory for the Independents
The High Point Independents defeated Thomasville 3 to 1 on the latter’s grounds to run their season record to five wins with no losses. Baker starred with both hitting and pitching as Jones made a running catch in the ninth to prevent extra innings. Batteries: Baker and Peace, entry and Clark.
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High Point Independents
Thomasville
Baker
Jones
Independents
R. HH
E. Ma Pore Ie i
Local remedy praised for cough relief in Covington
Mrs Redkamp of 2404 Herman Street Covington Kentucky praises Foley's Honey and Tar from Mann Drug for quick relief of a neighbor's child's croup and coughs after just a few doses. The testimonial highlights the remedy as effective for coughs colds croup and whooping cough.
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Croup
Foley
Mrs. Redkamp
Herman St
Covington
Mann Drug
Doggy Hoffman Sets Fresh Roanoke Meet Track Marks
High Point star Doggy Hoffman, ineligible for the championship, ran for records at Roanoke College meet in Salem. He won the half mile then clocked 14.5 seconds for 120 yard hurdles, tying the American amateur mark and nearing the world record. he plans to enter the AAU meet in Newark, New Jersey.
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Salem
Roanoke College
Hoffman
High Point
J. Eller
Count Moltke Dies During Reichstag Mourning Service
Lieut. Gen. Count Helmuth von Moltke died of heart failure Sunday afternoon during a mourning service in the Reichstag for Field Marshal von der Goltz. He was chief of the German Army's supplementary general staff and nephew of the famed strategist who led Franco Prussian War victories. He retired in December 1914 due to failing health.
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Amsterdam
Jie
London
Count Helmuth von Moltke
Reichstag
Marshal von der Goltz
Berlin
Count von Moltke
von Moltke
Yoon t you let us prove to you by one trial
A sales pitch extols Davis' Varnish Stain as unmatched for lasting luster and hardness. It claims long use confirms its superiority and wear resistance, urging a single trial to prove satisfaction.
First Atlantic City Excursion by Southern Railway
Southern Railway announces the first excursion of the season to Atlantic City New Jersey on Thursday June 22 1916. Round trip fares from multiple North Carolina stations apply with stops in Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington on return. Travel includes steel coaches and Pullman sleeping cars with reservations required in advance and a potential side trip option to New York City.
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Southern Railway
Atlantic City
New York City
Philadelphia
Financial officers named for bank board
O. E. Kearns serves as president with 3 H. Adams as vice president. A. M. Rankin also holds vice president title and H. A. millis is cashier. G. A. Pollock Jr. is assistant cashier.
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H. Adams
A. M. Rankin
G. A. Pollock, JR
Casiner
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