McLemore Resolution Seeks US Ships Policy Vote
The text of Representative McLemore of Texas resolution before the foreign affairs committee asks President Wilson to warn Americans against traveling on armed ships of belligerent powers. It calls for exposing German German memorandum claims about British defensive armament and urges care to keep US citizens from war zones.
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Representative McLemore
Texas
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Wilson
House of Representatives
Sixty-fourth Congress
United States
Secretary of State
Great Britain
House
Road improvements bridge divides High Point and Greenaboro
A fragmented note discusses county road work linking High Point and Greenaboro and contrasts it with city streets. It mentions a March 7 election and hints at political influence and advertising concerns, referencing a rush for red ink by the News and Observer and graft allegations against Chicago officials.
Cotton futures open steady amid light offerings and steady cables
In New York on March 2 trading was quiet but steadier as small offerings and firmer spot demand supported prices. May futures rose to 11.47 and July to 11.05, with March at 11.52 and other contracts showing modest advances.
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New York
Stocks Rally at Opening as Industrials Lead Gains
The opening stock market in New York sees a rally continuing from yesterday with many issues advancing 1 to 2 points. Industrials including the war group copper stocks and Industrial Alcohol rise, with Alcohol up 4 points to 155 on strong earnings. Rails and United States Steel show gains with Reading up a point. overall trading is moderate and less feverish.
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New York
Rails
United States Steel
Reading
Wheat Continues Weak Amid Diplomatic Outlook
Wheat showed continued weakness in Chicago trading as markets eyed unsettled diplomacy and shipping troubles. May futures opened near yesterday's close, slid, then rallied briefly before slipping again, with May around 1.11 and July near 1.085.
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Chicago
Fairbanks Candidacy Endorsed at Kentucky GOP Meet
The Kentucky Republican state convention endorsed Charles W. Fairbanks of Indiana for president. Eight delegates at large were instructed to vote for Fairbanks while his name remains in contention. Included in the delegation were Morrow, Willson, Lanmgey, Powers, Bullitt, and Phil Brown the editor.
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Louisville
Charles W. Fairbanks
Indiana
Fairbanks
Pp. M. Morrow
Augustus K. Willson
John WS. Lanmgey
Caleb Powers
Marshal Bullitt
Phil Brown
Suspect Held at Emporia Not Burke Murderer
Morganton dispatch reports Deputy Sheriff Hallman traveled to Emporia Virginia to verify if the man in custody was Mace the Burke county man accused of murdering his wife last week. Officials say every clue is being pursued and every effort made to locate the killer.
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Morganton
Sherif Hallman
Emporia
Mace
Burke County
Riot in Chicago as crowd clashes near St Anns Church
Chicago reports a serious riot on the south side after an attempted lecture by former priest Joseph Slattery and his wife a former nun. Police, ambulance and fire crews fought the disturbance with water streams to quell the melee inside and outside the adjacent hall.
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Chicago
Vny
Joseph Slattery
Boson
Thidredam
St. Ann’s Catholic Church
Winter favorable for ocean trade report from coast guard captain
Captain P Aberreth of the coast guard cutter Seminole reports an unusually favorable winter for ocean traffic in Wilmington. His vessel has been called out only a few times for minor distress events, a marked contrast to prior stations and seasons.
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Wilmington
Coast Guard
Seminole
Mission Study Course Chosen for Sunday Schools
Dr. Frank Siler outlined a seven year plan for Sunday schools to focus on one mission field each year. This year’s field is China starring lectures at Wesley Memorial and South Main churches. Teachers will cover Chinese Christian work and biographies in sessions through year.
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Frank Siler
Wesley Memorial
South Main Methodist
T Chiweh
South
China
Siler
Baraca
State Republicans Unseated In North Carolina Convention
The 1916 North Carolina Republican convention unfolded with factional clashes led by Marion Butler and A L McCaskill as supporters battled for control. Duncan was defeated for state chair with Morehead rallying behind, and the platform pressed reforms from equitable taxation to rural credit, while national aims urged protection and defense readiness.
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Reynolds
Washington
John E. Fowler
Sampson
John A. Hendricks
Madison
George Butler
John K. Fowler
Raleigh
North Carolina
A. le. McGaskill
E. Carl Duncan
Marion Butler
Fouight
Duncan
Morehead
Butler
Durnean
A. L. McCaskill
Congress
Godwis
McCaskill
Morchad
Aycock
Frank A. Linney
Wilson's Tobacco Market Closes Big Season
Wilson March 2. Tobacco market reports a season end with 34,470,720 pounds sold for 4,156,911.14 dollars. Average price 12.16 per hundred pounds. February sales 676,922 pounds at 123.04 dollars average. Last season's overall average 15.25. Decline due to lower grade leaf.
Elks Hold Annual Election Tonight at Elks Home
High Point lodge of the Elks will hold its annual election at 7 50 this evening at the Elks Home. Members are urged to attend as officers including the exalted ruler to succeed Maj L Sinclair will be chosen.
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B. P. QO. Elks No
L. C. Sinclair
E. $. Wall
High Point Lodge of the Elks
Maj. L. ©. Sinclair
Elks
High Point
Willard Trial This Afternoon In Prohibition Case
Willard faces a prohibition charge this afternoon in the city court before Squire W.G. Brown. He is accused of retailing whisky and keeping whisky for sale. State is represented by Robertson, Barnhard and Swifth. Defense counsel Brooks Williams and Sapp. Bond posted after arrest last Saturday. Officers promise strong evidence at hearing.
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Willard
Squire WG. Brown
Roberson
Barnhard
Swith
Brooks, Williams and Sapp
Wiflard
Ex-Governor Patterson Delivers Prohibition Address
The standing room only crowd gathered at the First Baptist Church as ex-Governor Malcomb Patterson gave a forceful address that boosted the nationwide prohibition cause. Rev. T. W. Chambliss opened the event and introduced O. P. Dickinson who presided.
Creditors Meeting Tomorrow for Morris and Brother Store
A creditors meeting is scheduled for tomorrow to prepare claims ahead of a settlement concerning the bankruptcy of L A Morris and brother and the store's affairs. The meeting will be held at the offices of Roberson, rarenbarvdt and smith.
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L A. Morris and Brother
Roberson, Rarenbarvdt and
Smith
Foot ailment remedy Tiz advertised with relief claims
An advertisement promises immediate relief for tired and painful feet using the product Tiz. It claims to draw out poisonous exudations, cure foot troubles, reduce swelling and soreness, and even let wearers fit smaller shoes, offering a 23 cent box and a yearly comfort for 25 cents.
Convict Evans fatally wounds Pitt county supervisor in ambush
David Evans, an escaped convict, shot Reddin A. Smith, supervisor of convict camps, near Greenville after being tracked by a posse. Smith, badly wounded, was taken to a local hospital. Evans fled into a nearby swamp following the attack.
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Pitt County
Warpath
Taboro
Sherif R. B. Hyatt
Greenville
David Evans
Guard McLawhorn
Redmond Smith
Creenville
Here
Joseph McLawhorn
Reddin A. Smith
Smith
Evans
Petrie Company hires Mellichampe as city salesman
James Mellichampe has closed his job printing business and joined the Petrie Printing Company as city salesman. Petrie cites growing business and officials praise Mellichampe as a capable and satisfactory hire for the town sales role.
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James Mellichampe
The
Petrie Printing Company
Petrie Company
Melliehampe
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertised as Cure for Deafness
Advertisement claims catarrhal deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tube and that Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure by acting through the blood. Offers $100 for any case not cured, circulars free, price 75 cents, by F J Cheney Co Toledo O.
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Hall
F. J. Chensy & CO
Toledo
Sale of Elizbeth Wheeler estate land in Jamestown March 4 1916
Under a North Carolina Superior Court order the administrator of Elizabeth Wheeler’s estate will re sell a tract of land in Jamestown township on March 4 1916 at 2 PM. The property lies adjacent to Luther Kennedy and P H Hudson lines and contains about 85 acres with 20.5 acres already sold. Payment is cash with 25 percent deposit required to bid. failure to deposit allows the next highest bid. Commissioner W H Ragan signs the notice.
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Luther Kennedy
Fd. Cox
P. H. Hudson
Morayiva Road
Hodson
Dean
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Grissom
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W. J. Leary
Jue Simae Reynolds
Bo Tucker
Mendenhall
J. D. Parker
Charles BE. Greene
McKinley
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Charlotte
A. H. Ragan
High Poin
Mr. Linney
Patterson
Supervisor Smith
Negro Evans
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Appomattox Trunk & Bag Co
Petersburg
Morris Street
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