Early talks of mayoral race in High Point
The Enterprise notes the first publicly named candidate for High Point mayor, C. C. Barnhart, seen as a strong choice by business leaders. It mentions Dr. J. T. Burrus and W. P. Ragan as other possible contenders, while all three keep their intentions private as campaigning looms.
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High Point
C. C. Barnhart
Barnhart
J. T. Burrus
Burrus
W. P. Ragan
Bill Bigwins
Mainly About Women
A scattered report highlights women in diverse roles from mail carriers in Paris to chic aviation studies in Paris. It notes Amelia Barr's 68th novel, a woman chauffeur for Lloyd George, Wisconsin boasting many women athletes, Nome Alaska’s far north club, and women’s progress in academia and law. It mentions a $5,000 Texas scholarship drive, Mrs. Potter’s rare dual roles, Nebraska electing a female senior president, Dr. Marchant’s film company, Ruth Law’s study trip, and Navy relief efforts in Washington. It also marks Beulah Armstrong’s top four year scholarship at Baker University.
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England
David Lloyd George
University of Wisconsin
National Federation of Woman's Clubs
Woman's Club
Nome
Alaska
George Rife
Ohio State University
Texas Woman's Press Association
Texas
University of Texas
D. A. Potter
Plymouth
Cal
University of Nebraska
A. W. Marchant
Baltimore
Ruth Law
Chicago
New York
Paris
France
Washington, D. C
Navy League
Navy
Beulah Armstrong
Baker University
Break improves relations between U S and Japan
Tokyo reports a Japanese official, Kiyoshi Nakashaji, that severing ties with Germany will boost U S Japan trade cooperation and cooperation for China. He cautions no major hit to Japan’s exports, while the Anglo Japanese alliance could strengthen.
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U. S
Japan
Tokyo
United States
Germany
United State
Kiyoshi Nakashaji
Agriculture and Commercce
Nakashaji
America
Nakashoji
China
Pacific
Indian
Germany's Hope Not Defeated Till War's End
In the British Lords Earl Curzon states Germany aims to extend dominion from Antwerp to the Indian Ocean and will not be defeated before war ends. He notes Turkish occupation in Persia, Russian actions against them, and British plans to aid the Russians, predicting Persia’s pivotal role in checking German ambitions.
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Germany
Associated Press
London
Antwerp
Indian Ocean
Earl Curzon
British War Council
India
House of Lords
Lord Bryce
United States
Lord Curzon
Persia
Atlantic
Near East
Persian Gulf
Paisley shawl revival linked to Kashan heritage
The Paisley shawl, a descendant of Kashan wool textile heritage, is described as a costly, labor intensive product. It uses Tibet underwool, with yarns priced around 12 dollars per pound and a single shawl often taking three men a year to produce, selling for hundreds to nearly a thousand dollars.
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Fresno Herald
Tibet
Famous Well Goes Dry in Welsh Legend of St Winifred
The New York Sun recounts St Winifred's well in Holywell Flintshire Wales drying up. Legend: Winifred born about AD 600, her head miraculously regenerates, Cadadocc slain, St Bueno seals the miracle, and a blessing pool at the well grants favors thrice asked. The site likened to Lourdes in pious belief.
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Thevit
Cadadocc
Winifred
St. Bueno
Eferius
British Museum
Robert
Shrewsbury
Lourdes
Japanese Ambassador to Speak at Pittsburgh Dinner
Aimaro Sato the Japanese ambassador to Washington arrived in Pittsburgh to be guest of honor and principal speaker at the Pittsburgh Press Club annual dinner today March 15 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.
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Pittsburgh
Aimaro Sato
Washington
Pittsburgh Press Club
South Dakota Basket Ball Meet Opens In Huron
High school teams from across South Dakota gathered in Huron for the sixth annual state interscholastic basketball championship. Huron College is hosting as the tournament spans three days due to the large number of contestants.
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Huron
S. D
South Dakota
Huron College
Bold Hold-Up Hits Goldsboro Railroad Yardmaster
In Goldsboro on a Tuesday night John Matthews yardmaster for the Norfolk Southern railroad was forced at pistol point to surrender all cash he had, totaling five dollars, to a negro suspect. Sheriff Edwards arrived after a fruitless pursuit and no arrest was made. Earlier that afternoon John W. Howell, a local farmer, was robbed and shot in the hand during a scuffle with a robber who escaped and eluded officers after a long search.
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Goldsboro
John Matthews
Norfolk Southern Railroad
Edwards
John W. Howell
Entry into War Would Be Stronger With Aid and Supplies
The text argues that if America undertakes a preliminary move toward entering the war, success hinges on solid control of finance munition and diverse supplies. It suggests that such backing would lend substantial weight to the nation's entry.
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America
Near skin shoe debuts as rubberized leatherette
A boot and shoe expert unveils a lab engineered near skin shoe that fools the eye as calfskin but uses imitation leather, rubberized fabric, and fiber components for sole, heel, counter, and inner parts. The expert notes the trend toward synthetic materials in footwear.
Norway’s Fisheries Value Climbs in 1916
Christiania reports Norway’s fisheries were valued at 146 million kroner in 1916, up from 37 million kroner in 1914, per statistics by the Norwegian Fishing Controller.
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Christiania
Norway
Carolina and Yadkin River Railroad Schedule
Norfolk Midland firm notes timetable shows planned train arrivals and departures for listed stations but warns that stated times are not guaranteed and may vary.
Southern Railway Schedule at High Point
Train numbers 141 143 135 depart High Point at listed times with No 135 Sunday only. No 142 arrives 7 05 a m No 136 arrives 10 20 p m No 134 arrives 6 45 p m. A clipped note promises value for cutting out the item.
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High Point
Thomasville Oeen
Gordontown
Denton
High Rock
Thomasville Fe
A British Estimate of Our Strength
A London Globe commentary argues that regardless of the US Germany standoff America would strike quickly if needed. It notes German nerves are rattled and downplays any German bid to belittle US naval power amid Atlantic patrol concerns.
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Londo Globe
United States
Germany
America
Atlantic
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Boston Transcript
Carolina & Yadkin River
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Landreth
Anend
Matton
Matton Drug Company
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