Jamestown Train Wreck Kills One Injures Dozens
Southern passenger No. 43 derailed at Jamestown Saturday evening. One person died, about 24 injured, with Mary Green of Thomasville and D. C. Carroll of Oak Hill Va. listed in critical condition. Numerous others, including Miss Caroline Biggers and Mary Hiatt, sustained serious injuries. Rescue and medical teams transported wounded to High Point and Greensboro as investigators work to determine the cause.
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Jamestown
Southern
M. S. Hiatt
Mary Green
Thomasville
D. C. Carroll
Oak Hill
Caroline Biggers
High Point
Greensboro
Hiatt
Mary Greene
L. D. Payne
Willowbrook Street
Edythe
JM. Stephenson
Ward Street
Iola Perryman
J. EK. Perryman
Rozena
Holy City
State Normal
Iola
Mae Cridlebough
P. H. Carroll
Hiatt Dies From Jamestown Wreck After Valient Fight
Mrs Hazel Piatt Hiatt 28 year old wife of Mack S Hiatt of Morris street High Point died in High Point hospital from injuries in the wreck of Southern train No 45 at Jamestown She suffered fractures and internal injuries and her recovery was not possible Her husband reached the scene and stayed by her side along with others Her death follows a valiant fight by physicians and she was a Wesley Memorial church member Her family and friends recall her life and church ties with sorrow
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Mack S. Hiatt
High Point
W. Kk. Burton
Jamestown
Morris Street
Hiatt
Charlotte Mae Criddlebaugh
Jola Perryman
Rozena Perryman
Treva Cook
Greensboro
Wreck Victims List Released From Jamestown Incident
Officials identify victims and injured from last night’s Jamestown wreck. The deceased include Mrs. M. S. Hiatt of High Point and Miss Caroline Biggers of Thomasville. Dozens suffer various injuries, with names spanning High Point Greensboro Thomasville and nearby towns.
Crag to Announce Decision Tuesday
Crag plans to reveal its final ruling on a dispute Tuesday stating whether an individual was electrocuted or not. The decision follows questions raised over cause and safety factors involved in the incident.
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CRAG
Aerial Raid Divides Allied Forces at Aviation Camp
An aerial raid incident at a wartime aviation camp drew a split reaction among Allied troops. The event highlighted tensions and strategic concerns as observers assessed damage and potential countermeasures.
Woman to Know Death Penalty Fate Tomorrow
Mrs. Ida Ball Warren faces possible execution by electric chair for her 1914 Wimston husband murder as Governor Craig weighs clemency after a two hour hearing. A separate Christy case delay. a major World War I aerial raid on Houttave Belgium involved 65 planes dropping six and a half tons of explosives.
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Wimstom
Craig
Samuel Christy
Christy
Warren
Associated Press
Houttave
Zeebruggee
Belgium
Verdun
Pepper's Hill
Marioncourt
Meuse
Balkans
Saloniki
Two Men Injured As Automobile Overturns Near Deep River Church
Two men, J. M. Hoover and Ed. Allen, were injured when their Ford overturned near Deep River church today. Hoover suffered a broken rib and Allen multiple bruises. both were treated and taken home. Allen reportedly fared better, while Hoover rested with hopes of a speedy recovery.
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J. M. Hoover
Ed. Allen
Deep River Church
Mr. Hoover
Mr. Allen
High Point
J. T. Burrus
Chin Shot Off At Davidson Road Camp
A Negro road worker at Gordonstown in Davidson county is hospitalized with part of his chin missing after a .38 caliber gunshot. Authorities say two Black laborers employed in road construction argued over a dispute, leading to one shooting the other.
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Davidson County
Gordonstown
Davidson
Taggart Named United States Senator in Indiana
Indianapolis March 20 Thomas Taggart a Democratic National committeeman was appointed to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Shively by Governor Ralston. Taggart has long led Indiana politics for 25 years and has served as Marion County auditor and three terms as mayor of Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Thomas ‘Taggart
United States
Shively
Ralston
Indiana
Marion
Indiapolis
Weather Forecast Partly Cloudy and Warmer Tonight
Partly cloudy and warmer tonight with a chance of local rain Tuesday. Light to moderate northeast to southeast winds.
Had Arm Broken When Thrown From Buggy
Qwen Bristow of Mechanicsville was thrown from a buggy when the horse ran away. His right arm was broken as the buggy toppled and he fell beneath two others. He received immediate medical care and is resting comfortably today.
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Qwen Bristow
Mechanicsville
Mr. Bristow
Bristow
Republicans arrange convention details in Chicago
The Republican national committee subcommittee met in Chicago on March 20 to finalize plans for the June national convention. They expect two days of talks on convention hall contracts and related arrangements. A discussion on a temporary chairman will occur, with a decision not expected before April.
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Chicago
Republican National Committee
UARHANZA TROOPS MOVE AS U S SEEKS RAILROAD ACCESS
Carranza troops at Jaurez opposite El Paso and rear of Pershing columns reported. Carranza asks for more information on use of Mexican railroads while Washington presses for permission to move supplies. Casualty and reinforcement activity noted as Villa operations continue.
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Ee Paso
Tex
Carranza
Casas Grandes
Pershing
Mexico
Jaurez
el Paso
Villa
Natiniquipa
Gavira
United States
Washington
War Departments
Cotton ginners report over eleven million bales for 1915 crop
Washington reports from the census bureau show 11,059,430 running bales or 11,835,182 equivalent to 500 pound bales ginned for the 1915 crop. State totals include North Carolina 698,852 bales and South Carolina 1,143,531 bales.
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Associated Press
Washington
Census Bureau
North Carolina
South Carolina
Neutral and British steamers sunk in maritime losses
London reports the sinking of the neutral Langely and the British Fort Dalhousie with casualties. The Langely’s engineer was killed. Fort Dalhousie’s mate pilot and five crewmen were landed. others are missing.
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Langely
Fort Dalhousie
Rowan Republicans Seek Holton For Congress And Morehead For Governor
The Rowan county Republican executive committee asks A. E. Holton to allow his name on the Eighth district congressional ballot and urges J. M. Morehead of Charlotte to permit his name for governor at the primaries.
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Salisbury
Republican County Executive Committee
Rowan County
A. E. Holton
Congression
J. M. Morehead
Charlotte
Railroad Case Advanced for Early Hearing
Washington March 20 The Supreme Court moved to hear on April 3 the Bankers Trust Company appeals from a Texas case seeking to place the Texas and Pacific Company in the hands of a receiver in northern Texas.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Bankers ‘Trust Company
Federal District Court
Nothern Texas
Texas and Pacific Company
Millis Farlowe Expected to Recover After Injury
Reports from Sophia indicate Millis Farlowe, a young white man, was struck in the head by a matock in the hands of a neuro convict last week. He suffers concussion but doctors say recovery is likely though slow. Dr. J. T. Burres of High Point called in for consultation.
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Sophia
Millis Farlowe
J. T. Burres
High Point
Farlowe
Busy Times at High Point Hospital Under Strain
Last night and today hospital staff including nurses and physicians covered all shifts. Forty patients were treated with some in serious condition. A steady stream of callers and relatives of Jamestown wreck victims filled the halls.
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High Point Hospital
Jamestown
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Ethel Johnson
Leon Strout
Ture
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Spencer
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Wesley
Liant
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Mack SS
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Mrs. Hiatt
L. L. Scott
Leo Stout
Clara Blair
Lewis Payne
A. M. Recter
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Miss Treva Hedgecock
B. G. Weisner
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