Front in Verdun battles foreshadow greater clash
Reports from the Western Front describe intensified fighting near Verdun with German assaults pressing four miles of front from Cumieres to Detven pourt. A renewed massed attack seems imminent as heavy artillery activity increases and fighting spreads toward the Argonne and Champagne regions. Russian advances along the Black Sea coast aid Erzurum-Sivas corridors, while Allied efforts to relieve Townshend at Kut el Amara face renewed resistance. Italian actions aim to hold Aviona as Austrian advances push south in Albania.
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Railroad Men Favor Eight Hour Day In Referendum
In Chicago March, more than 90 percent of the nation’s 400000 railway workers favor an eight hour day with time and a half for overtime when the wage agreement expires March 31. Leaders expect a possible strike to avoid arbitration. Officials warn the wage rise could exceed 100 million dollars yearly. Warren S. Stone notes a full announcement may be delayed.
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Weather Report: Partly Cloudy and Colder Tonight
Partly cloudy and colder tonight with Thursday fair skies. Strong northwest winds accompany the conditions.
Germany Promises To Conform To The Law
Washington March 8 The German government handed a memo to Secretary Lansing detailing its stance on armed ships and submarine warfare It concedes international law has no provision for submarines and says it will operate its submarines under prewar law if Great Britain also respects that law
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Woman in Atlanta Kills Husband During Retaliatory Attack
Mrs. L. B. Pannell says her husband advanced on her with a strap to beat her when she shot him at their home in Atlanta. Police say she sought help days earlier about abuse and a warrant for him in North Carolina. no action was recorded. He was 33.
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Bonds Lacked 11 Votes of Carrying
A local bond measure failed by a margin of 11 votes. The defeat leaves the project stalled and costs unresolved as voters weighed the proposed funding against other priorities.
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Bond defeat signals street plans face delay
In a special election 58 persons qualified to vote, 480 needed for a 420 majority, and 359 favored the £50 000 street bond issue. The bonds failed by 71 votes due to low turnout with 216 staying home. Officials expect future actions toward permanent streets amid mixed calls for a broader, fully funded plan. High Point officials and residents debate methods and timing as discussions continue.
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Time Granted Master of Appam to Answer Libel
Richmonnt Virginia March 2 German ambassador protest dated February 22 notes U S district court in Virginia has jurisdiction over the British owned steamship Appam captured by the Moewe counsel for Lt Hans Berg German master of the Appam granted until March 20 to answer the amended libel and trial for merits tentatively set to begin the week of March 27
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Fayetteville Rosemont Hotel Threatened by Flames
Fire yesterday afternoon endangered the Rosemont hotel in Fayetteville with damage estimated at 1500 to 2000 dollars. Firemen battled for forty minutes and drove Chief James D. McNeill from the second floor amid dense smoke. The building owned by Smith and Sancrock carries full insurance. lessee KK Rosemond held 6000 dollars coverage.
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Sub-Committee Concludes Bran deis Supreme Court Hearing
Public hearings on Louis D. Brandeis for the Supreme Court ended today as the senate judiciary sub committee finished a month long inquiry. The panel did not indicate when the report would go to the full committee.
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Federal Reserve Agent Named for Richmond Bank
Washington March Calnedl Hardy of Norfolk was named agent of the Richmond Federal Reserve Bank by the Federal Reserve board to succeed William Inele who resigned about two months ago.
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Storm Warnings Activated Across Eastern Seaboard
Weather bureau issued storm warnings from Philadelphia to Savannah with strong northwest winds expected tonight and Thursday.
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High Point Politicians Eye Raleigh Democratic Meeting
High Point leaders attend the Raleigh meeting of the state Democratic executive committee as figures Gowart W. Jones and J. J. Farriss attend. The gathering will discuss the Butler move and state candidates Doughtridge Bickett Gardner Pharr Hartness Grimes Mann Lacy Wood and others. Representative Bob Page withdraws from reelection consideration.
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Democratic State Executive Committee Plans Raleigh Convention
Members of the Democratic state executive committee meet tonight in the capitol to choose the convention city and date. Chairman Thomas Warren indicates Raleigh is the likely site, and confirms county convention dates will also be set for the upcoming political gathering.
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Court Finds Bottle Used in Self-Defense in Assault Case
Cabe Wall, a white man, was jailed this morning on two charges of assault with a bottle against a Negro boy. The court found he acted in self-defense, noting the boy was assaulting him. The recorder reduced Tom McCarter’s $90 fine to $10 on a humane plea, citing family obligations and inability to pay.
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Plans to mobilize industries discussed in conference
New York on March 8 naval advisory board members met with engineering society representatives and the associated advertising clubs of the world to consider plans to mobilize industries including railroads and other country resources in case of war.
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