Wilson Likely to Act on Submarine War Threat
Washington reports indicate President Wilson may arm American ships without Congress action as pressure builds for an extra session. Senate sentiment supports enforcing commerce rights. London dispatches critique the Dardanelles campaign and detail naval strategy and delays. High Point’s industrial dept counts ten new plants in five months and outlines future investments and public-service goals.
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Funeral of former pastor held today
Funeral services for Rev. W. L. Lowdermilk former pastor of North Main Street Methodist Protestant church were held from the church this afternoon after 2 o clock. The church was filled with friends and former members as Rev A G Dixon conducted the rites. He died Tuesday evening after a paralytic stroke and was buried in Oak Wood Cemetery after services at the church.
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A. G. Dixon
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Oakwood
Wheat Prices Slip as Shipping Diffi Culties Loom
Chicago March 8 wheat softens amid poor outlook for removing shipping difficulties. Opening bids range from a decline to slight gains with May at 1.873 4 and July around 1.574, then pullbacks and a modest rebound followed.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Zimmermann Aid Alleged Plot Documents Revealed
New York march 8 documentary evidence purporting to show plans by Dr Chakraborty and Ernest Sekunna to foment revolution in India had the approval of Dr Alfred Zimmer Mann with recommendations that aid be given certain intrigues here will be said before the grand jury when the investigation resumes today The case centers on alleged German plots and espionage activity in the United States.
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Associated Press
New York
Chakraborty
Ernest Sekunna
India
Alfred Zimmerman
Mongolia Reaches London with U S Mail
The American steamer Mongolia of the Atlantic transport line, sailed February 20 with cargo and United States mail, the first American vessel to depart with mail since the German war declaration, arrived at London on March 5 per cables received in New York on March 8.
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Associated Press
New York
Mongolia
Atlantic Transport Line
United States Mail
London
Army recruiting shows strong February gains
The War Department says February added 4,852 men to the regular army. Officers expect the force to reach authorized strength before June 30, with recruitment progressing favorably.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Cotton Opens Mixed in New York Trading Day
Cotton opened in New York with a 6 point decline and later showed a rally as May rose to 17.49 and October to 16.65. Trading was quiet with minor reactions toward hour end as buyers covered.
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Associated Press
New York
Governor Denies Darcy Plea on Reconsideration
Albany dispatch reports that the governor refused Les Darcy's personal plea for reconsideration of his decision. The Australian boxer sought mercy or a change in ruling but the executive upheld the original decision.
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Albany
N. Y
Les Darcy
Weather forecast: fair and colder Fridays
Weather outlook shows fair conditions and colder nights with Friday remaining fair and colder in the east. Moderate fresh winds shift from west to east portions as temperatures dip.
Mass Meeting of Voters Called For Friday Evening
A cross party group of Democrats and Republicans endorse city charter amendments and call a mass meeting Friday at 7 30 pm in the South Main street high school auditorium. Speakers for the amendments will present arguments and emphasize city progress peace and harmony. A leading Republican predicted a two to one vote in favor next Tuesday and an overwhelming majority.
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North Carolina politicians map 1918 race ahead
Raleigh dispatch notes early 1918 campaigning as many incumbents and would be candidates announce. Speaker Murphy faces Doughton for eighth district. R A Doughton and Max Gardner eyed for governor. Brummitt likely next speaker. Grant seeks sixth district. Stacey, Cranmer, and Gregg consider judgeships and races broaden.
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Walter Murphy
Bob Doughton
Doughton
R. A. Doughton
Bob
Alf Taylor
Tennessee
Max Gardner
Harry Stubbs
Brummitt
Granville
Grant
New Hanover
Congress
Stacey
Cranmer
Brunswick
J. B. Gregg
Lee Robinson
Jonas
Webb
General Assembly
Democrats Dissatisfied Over New Postmaster Rule
Democratic members of Congress protest the plan to extend the merit system to all first to third class postmasters by executive order after April 1. Burleson says the change aims at economy and efficiency, with vacancies filled by the top exam score.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Burleson
Little Theaters of War See Small Activity Day
Reports from the fronts note bad weather limiting operations with raiding activity and artillery fire in limited sectors. Paris cites the Oise to Aisne corridor while Berlin says only Champagne saw heavy big gun fire. Russian and Macedonian fronts report similar inactivity.
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Berlin
Charles Ogburn Buried at Thomasville Cemetery
Charles Ogburn 16 son of Mr and Mrs John Ogburn died Monday night after long illness from scarlet fever effects. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the northern home by Rev W C Goode and he was interred in the city cemetery.
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Charles Ogburn
John Ogburn
W. C. Goode
Ministers Meeting Ends After Sessions In High Point
The Friends' Ministerial association closed its meeting today at noon after sessions since Tuesday afternoon. The North Main Street Methodist Protestant church hosted, boosting attendance. Guilford College's Professor Partington urged church youth involvement and honesty, stressing spirituality over externals.
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Guilford College
A. Wood
Belvidere
High Point
Methodist Protestant Church
Cloture Rule Amendment Takes Up in Senate
Washington report says the cloture amendment to the senate rule, approved by Democrats and Republicans, was taken up today under unanimous consent.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Mexican Forces Near Juarez Brace for Imminent Battle
Juarez Mexico March 8 Mexican de facto and rebel forces moved toward each other near San Martin about 50 miles southeast of here with a battle viewed as imminent. Officials suggested the Villa faction may be smuggling ammunition rather than making a stand.
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San Martin
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Villa Band
Forces guard border as Villa raid feared near Juarez
El Paso reports American troops guarding the border against a possible Villa raid. A machine gun company from Fort Hancock Texas was dispatched to cross if bandits invade. A unit of infantry and cavalry remains at Fort Hancock with officers confident they can handle any situation.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Texas
Villa
San Martin Ranch
Juarez
Fort Hancock
Go On, Girls, Rob Your Hubby
A New York magistrate ruled a wife may raid her sleeping husband’s pockets when he withholds a adequate allowance. Mrs Kell testified her husband earns $15 weekly but provides only $4 or $5 for nine years for two children. She admitted taking $17 Friday night as he slept.
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Associated Press
New York
Cornell
New York Court of Domestic Relations
Samuel Kell
Guilford Highs Defeat Jamestown Quintet In Close Game
Guilford College at Guilford March 8 saw a tight contest with Guilford winning 25 to 20. Fra zier led Guilford with nine field goals and a foul while Gray topped Jamestown with five field goals.
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Guilford College
Jamestown High School
Frazier
Gray
Forty Seven Vessels Sunk by Teutons Reported
The admiralty stated that in recent days submarines sank twenty one steamships ten sailing vessels and sixteen fishing craft totaling 91000 tons. The report lists the vessels sunk in the last few days with locations Sayville and Berlin noted in transmission.
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Associated Press
Berlin
March
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Admiralty
Norwegian bark Alecides limps into port after collision
The Norwegian bark Alecides, taking water from a large hole in her bow after a collision with the American steamer Walter D. Noyes, limped into Newport News and went to the shipyard for survey and repairs yesterday.
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Newport News
Alecides
Walter D. Noyes
Tennessee River Reaches 31-Year High in Chattanooga
The Tennessee River stood at 47.6 feet in Chattanooga last night, the highest in 31 years, with a expected fall beginning today. All trains into the city used two lines of track yesterday due to the high water levels.
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