Pence death shuffles US politics and submarine fears
Thomas Pence died of pneumonia at 43 in Washington. The same day officials weighed Germany submarine actions after the Sussex incident, with President Wilson consulting Congress before any move. Pence, long a Democratic strategist and Wilson ally, was Raleigh born and Wake Forest educated.
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Americans Safe After Sussex Passengers Confirmed
The American embassy reports no listed Americans lost their lives on the Sussex voyage. All names on the passenger list are accounted for, though some may have been aboard not listed on the list.
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Paris
Sussex
Seeking any accomplices Dr Waite may have had
New York March 27 By the Associated Press finding new crews that may lead to discovery of accomplices of Dr Arthur Waite accused of murdering his father in law John E Peck the Grand Rapids millionaire caused District Attorney Swann to delay asking for an indictment before the grand jury until tomorrow
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T P A Meeting Friday Night At Elk's Home
Post D North Carolina Travelers' Protective Association of America will hold a meeting Friday night March 31 at 8 o'clock at the Elk's home. The session will elect officers and select delegates to the state convention in Henderson on May 5 and 6.
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Sussex
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Henderson
Peach Crop Injured In North Carolina
North Carolina peach production will reach about 25 percent of normal this season, announced by state horticulturist W N Hutt after a statewide survey. He cited harsh winter and spring conditions as the cause of the drop.
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Raleigh
W. N. Hutt
North Carolina
Pence Body to Arrive in Raleigh for Funeral
The body of Thomas J. Pence secretary of the Democratic national committee died in Washington early today. It will arrive in Raleigh Tuesday morning and the funeral will be held here either Tuesday or Wednesday according to messages to relatives.
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War report shows large transfer of London transport to front
London March 27 More than 4000 omnibus drivers and conductors and 3315 cabs and omnibuses have been sent to the front according to the annual traffic branch report of the Board of Trade revenue. It also notes a sharp drop in horse drawn vehicles with 1159 drawn by horses in 1914 versus 3905 in 1903.
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Villa Bandits Flee as U S Cavalry Ramps Up Search
El Paso reports flying columns of American cavalry banding south of El Valle to trap Francisco Villa. Casillas Grandes base detachment sweeps foothills with three cavalry columns pursuing Villa who is said to have pressed 85 youths into his ranks. Brigadier General Pershing expects months to capture Villa.
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Great Baraca Philathea Convention Draws Townwide Crowd
The Guilford county Baraca Philathea convention held two sessions in High Point with 800 to 1,000 attendees. Marshall A. Hudson of Syracuse addressed the audience, sharing inspirational messages about bringing a million men to Christ. The event featured local leaders, music by a quartet, and plans to decide next meeting dates and location by the executive committee.
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British Air Raid Failure Reported by Germany
German statement says British air raid on Schleswig-Holstein failed. Two armed fishing steamers were sunk by English vessels. German torpedo boat destroyers were hit and only a few torpedo boats engaged. one boat has not yet returned.
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Mrs W F Wall Dies Suddenly at Visit
Mrs. W F Wall of Oakland cotton mills near Jamestown died suddenly Sunday evening around 7 while visiting her niece Mrs Cassall at 114 Valeasley street. Cause unknown but likely heart failure. Funeral at Center church Randolph county at 11 this morning with burial in the church cemetery.
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Oakland
Weather outlook rain and cold with regional split
Rain tonight and a drop in temperatures except in the extreme east portion. Tuesday will be partly cloudy and colder with variable winds from the southwest to northwest, milder in the extreme west.
Eleven Die When British Steamer Minneapolis Sunk
The Associated Press reports eleven persons were killed when the British steamship Minneapolis, formerly on the New York-London line, was sunk last week in the Mediterranean.
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Associated Press
London
Minneapolis
Col W W Jones Dies in Asheville After Illness
Col W W Jones, a well known attorney and former state senator, died in Asheville after a lengthy illness. A Confederate veteran, he was with General Lee at the surrender at Appomattox.
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