Release of American Troopers Eases Mexico Crisis
Carranza orders freeing the American troops captured at Carrizal reach the state department as authorities note the crisis remains until Carranza clarifies his stance. Dispatches say prisoners moved toward the border from Chihuahua city while U S forces prepare to act to protect citizens and territory if needed.
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Carranza
Carrizal
State Department
Rodgers
Mexico City
United States
Mexico
Mexicas
Chihuahua City
Juarez
Verdun Fray Dominates Front as Russians Claim Heavy Captures
Heavy fighting continues at Verdun with a major German assault repelled by French artillery. In Volhynia German counter offensives report gains while Russia touts 210000 prisoners captured since its offensive began.
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Verdun
Thiaumont Works
Paris
Austria- Hungary
Volhynia
Transylvania
Bukowina
Volhynian
Linewka
Petrograd
North Carolina National Guard Units to Be Mustered
The first regiment of the North Carolina National Guard is expected to be mustered into federal service by night. About 20 percent have been rejected for physical unfitness. Recruits from across the state are arriving to join various companies. The third regiment is to arrive in camp Saturday.
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Associated Press
Merehead City
North Carolina National Guard
Troopers Turned Over to American Authorities
Twenty three negro troopers of the 10th cavalry and Lem Spillsbury a Mormon scout captured by Mexicans at Carrizal were brought to the border and turned over to American military authorities at noon. Mexicans laughed as the group arrived and the prisoners wore scant clothing with bandanas and towels.
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Associated Press
el Paso
10Th Cavalry
Lem Spillsbury
Carrizal
Chihuahua City
Local Home Guard Forming With About 30 Signups
About 30 men joined a city organized independent home guard unit not for immediate service but to receive military training. The group includes seven former officers from the national board and three lieutenants, aiming to train High Pointers in tactics as a citizen soldiery. Millis pledged to lead with firm compensation. Over half have shown willingness to join, with expectations to reach 56 or more members.
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National Eoard
H. A. Millis
Hughes and Roosevelt in Complete Accord
New York June 29 Charles E Hughes Republican nominee announced after a two and a half hour interview with Theodore Roosevelt that they are in complete accord. Roosevelt endorsed Hughes and offered to join speaking tours. Taft said he would work with Roosevelt to aid Hughes.
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New York
Charles E. Hughes
Theodore Roosevelt
Mr. Hughes
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Told Mr. Hughes
Taft
Hughes
Captain Zollicoffer replies to D C telegram
The High Point chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy received Captain Zollicoffer’s reply to its greeting telegram. He says the message was read to his men and that they think of loved ones at home awaiting the day they may return home. In Pinehurst North Carolina on June 29 the Pinehurst Country club will place the robin killed by Mrs Ronald H Barlow in the clubhouse. Mrs Barlow who won the North and South Links championship drove a ball that struck a group of robins feeding nearby killing one bird.
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High Point
The
Daughters of the Confederacy
Zollicoffer
Pinehurst
N. C
Pinehurst Country Club
Ronald H. Barlow
Sir Roger Casement Found Guilty by Jury
Sir Roger Casement was found guilty today of high treason and sentenced to death. The jury delivered the verdict within an hour in the afternoon proceedings. Daniel J. Bailey, held as an accomplice, was found not guilty and discharged. An appeal was taken by Sir Roger.
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Associated Press
Mdon
Roger Casement
Daniel J. Bailey
Solincor
Bailey
Sir Roger
Roger
Twenty Thousand Guardsmen Headed to Mexican Border
New York reports Major General Wood announces twenty thousand national guardsmen are en route to the Mexican border from the department of the east, with 40,000 more in camp awaiting orders. He notes many troops at concentration camps cannot leave yet due to being unprepared or unequipped.
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Associated Press
New York
National
Rest rooms for out of town visitors at Chautauqua
Miss Clara Cox president of the Wo mans club has prepared rest rooms in the South Main street school building for visiting ladies at the chautauqua. Ice water will be provided and every effort made to ensure a comfortable stay for out of town guests.
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Clara Cox
Woman’s Club
South Main Street
Chautauqua
Court Under Maple Tree Hears Brief Drunkenness Case
A recorder’s court session under a maple tree heard Henry Thompson plead guilty to being drunk. Judge Dalton suspended judgment on payment of costs after brief proceedings lasting about 28 seconds. Prosecutor Albertson and Clerk Gidney observed the small docket.
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Henry Thompson
Dalchin
Albertson
Gidney
Dalton
Thompson
Rray
North Carolina National Guard Ready for Federal Service
Raleigh June 29 The North Carolina National Guard pledges to follow President Wilson into Mexico or any assigned duty. Adjutant General Beverly Royster leads a three day push to muster 65 men per company and prepare dental corps for federal integration. Dr Joseph Hyde Pratt and Schubert String Quartet highlight tonight with a lecture by Dr Thomas E Green on the Burden of the Nations.
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Craig
Wilson
United States
Adjutant General’s Office
Aeneas
Burrell F. Hall
Asheville
Benjamin — A. Moorham
Robert S. Horton
Texas
Joseph Hyde Pratt
North Carolina Geological Board
Ralecht
Pratt
Engineering Corps
Guard
Schubert
Thomas E. Green
Rosani
Victor
Josani
Rcrudett & String
Quaker Valves
High Point
Gireene
Dr. Green
America
Dr. Greens
Only Three High Point Recruits Fail Physical at Camp Glenn
A letter from E. D. McFaul of Hospital Corps No. 1 at Camp Glenn reports that only three High Point youths failed their physical. The men named are FE. E. Murphy H. Setzer and Luther Robbins. McFaul says the unit is progressing well and asks readers to publicly thank High Point for their support.
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E. D. McFaul
Hospital Corps No. 1
Camp Glenn
High Point
FE. E. Murphy
H. Setzer
Luther Robbins
Mr. McFaul
Freight rates held not to be unreasonable
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled rates from Richmond Norfolk Lynchburg Roanoke and other Virginia cities to eastern Carolina points not unreasonable. The decision dismissed a complaint filed by Virginia's State Corporation Commission.
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Associated Press
Washington
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Richmond
Norfolk
Lynchburg
Roanoke
Virginia
Carolina
Interstat. Commercee Commission
Tech State Corporation Commission of Virginia
President Wilson Expected in Philadelphia Today
President Wilson will address the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World at Independence Square this afternoon unless detained in Washington. The speech is anticipated as a fitting climax to the convention opening Sunday.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Wilson
Associated Advertising Clubs of the World
Independence Square
Washington
Hay Resolution Approved and Sent to the White House
The Senate approved and sent to the White House the conference report of the Hay resolution authorizing the President to draft national guardsmen onto federal service who take the prescribed oath.
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Hay
White House
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Outpost Fire Near Brownsville Without Casualties
A military outpost two miles west of Brownsville was fired on by two Mexicans at midnight. The Americans returned the fire, with 15 to 20 shots exchanged. No injuries reported, incident under investigation.
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Brownsville
Vex
Joume
Cotton Seed Crush Totals Decline From 1914 Yields
Washington June 28 The census bureau reports 1915 cotton seed crushed at 4,201,059 tons, down from 5,779,665 tons in 1914. Linters totaled 930,469, equivalent to 500 pound bales, with state figures for North Carolina and South Carolina shown.
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Associated Press
Washhngton
North Carolina
South Carolina
Linters
Asheville Man Honored By the Associated Press
Asheville resident William L. Juune received the RNATY degree of master of arts at the University of Michigan commencement in Ann Arbor on June 29 in the year noted.
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The
Associated Press
Avn Harbor
Mich
William L. Juune
Asheville
N.C
Univeristy of Michigan
Breather Fair Plans Shine in Evening and Friday Forecast
Readable fragments outline a weather brief about a breezy fair tonight and Friday with mild temperatures and chances of light rain. Local outlook emphasizes comfortable evening conditions and a gradual cool-down into Friday.
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Raleigh
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