Henry Gassaway Davis Dies at 93 Prominent West Virginia Leader
Henry Gassaway Davis, former United States senator from West Virginia and 1904 Democratic vice presidential candidate with Alton B. Parker, died at age 93 after a long career in business and public life. A self-made figure, he started as a bootmaker and rose to vast wealth while serving two terms in Congress before declining further office. Chicago dispatch notes wheat market weakness with May and July contracts quoted as prices slip amid global export estimates.
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Former Chinese Revolutionist A Man of Mystery In Tokyo
Correspondent reports Tsen Chunhsuan, key figure in Yunnan uprising, meets Sun Yat Sen in Tokyo. Sun, famed revolutionary now living as Mr. Nakayama, cautious on public statements. Huang Hsing arrives in Japan for talks with Sun on southern China revolt.
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Ragged London street vendors vanish after war time changes
London reports a near disappearance of ragged street hawkers and costermongers after a year and a half of war. Pedestrians welcome relief from constant sales appeals as police note fewer street disruptions and crossing sweepers fade from the scene.
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Cotton and Finance Cotton Quiet After Mixed Open
New York markets opened steady with slight advances on overnight spot support and favorable trade notes. July and October futures rose briefly, then pulled back toward prior close as selling and local activity increased. May, July, October, December and January contracts posted minor moves with late closes near session levels.
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Stock advances persist in early New York market
Yesterday's gains in rails and specialty issues continued at the open of today's session. Tin stocks led with American Zine and Butte Superior advancing about one point while Alaska Gold and American Zinc along with Baldwin Locomotive Studebaker and Lackawanna Steel edged above yesterday's closes. Mexican issues started firm but pulled back under pressure.
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Hobo Complains Bath Shocks Lodging Attendant
A disheveled man is forced to bathe before lodging at a municipal house. The attendant asks for remarks and the hobo mutters “Water is the curse of bathtubs,” in a defiant glare as he emerges cleaned but displeased.
Portugal Declares War on German Empire Warned by Cable
Paris dispatch reports the Portuguese republic has declared war on the German Empire effective six o'clock Thursday night. The announcement comes as tensions escalate in Europe amid diplomatic upheaval and allied alignments.
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City taxes due by March 25 need prompt payment
Pay your city taxes by March 25 or costs will be added and the property advertised. The notice is by order of the City Council and signed by A. Lyon, City Manager.
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Masonic Convocation Called by High Point Chapter No 70
Masonic notice states a 7 30 p m meeting of High Point chapter No 70 R A M tonight. Work in Mark Master’s degree. All members requested to be present. J H Dobbs E H P Jas Griffith Secretary.
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The Birth of a Nation at Winston-Salem Auditorium
A promotional notice describes the Civil War saga The Birth of a Nation with grand scale scenes, 40 piece score, and extensive production elements. It will run three nights and two matinees at the Auditorium starting Monday March 15 with advance sale opening March 9. Sterling Smith is the manager for mail orders.
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Morning inside bath for health and glowing skin advertised
An editorial urges daily use of a hot water and limestone phosphate drink to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims internal sanitation improves health and complexion, helping headaches biliousness bad breath rheumatism and constipation, and promotes vitality for both men and women.
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Sale of Valuable Land in Guilford County NC
Commissioner under order of sale by Mason W Gant will auction on March 20 1916 at 2 PM in High Point Township Guilford County NC four land tracts totaling 275 600 square feet and 16 000 square feet plus two small 4 000 square foot parcels. Bounded by Main Willis and Lewallen streets with references to recorded plots and subdivision blocks A E Snow lands. W H Davis Commissioner. W P Ragan Attorney.
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