Who Really Won the War The Real Rivalry
A columnist questions who won World War I arguing the army and navy faced faults. The piece riffs on Admiral Sims General Pershing and various agencies, suggesting Congress or others may have aided victory while casting doubt on official narratives.
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Sims
Navy
Daniels
Wilhelmstrasse
George Creel
Committee On Public Information
The
Fuel Administration
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To
Anti-Saloon League
Society For the Suppression of Vice
Congress
Admiral Sims
Col. Ansell
Pershing
Passing It Along adds to cost in building surge
Birmingham plumbers demand 12 per day starting April 1 with overtime, Sundays and holidays double pay. Masters say the higher wage will be passed to builders and homeowners. The piece coins the phrase passing it along as a symbol of rising wages, prices, and inflation fueling a broader economic drama nationwide.
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Birmingham
Ala
United States
Return of Os Cof fin from Raleigh Times stirs lake recollections
Os Cof fin of the Raleigh Times recounts a fishing trip down to Little River and describes the so called hoss fish he ate with eloquence. The vivid reminiscence evokes memories of barefoot gambols and invites a visit to see if his fins have sprouted anew.
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Little River
Gambol
Os Coffin
The
Raleigh Times
Clean-Up Week Extends Through High Point Area
The notice urges observance of clean-up week in High Point and asks residents to stop lifting rugs while cleaning. It notes children may trip on rug corners when company visits, suggesting caution to households.
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High Point
Widow sues New York doctor for breach of promise
A New York widow sues a doctor for breach of promise claiming he vowed to marry her and kissed her. The doctor counters that she kissed him, and the case hinges on the disputed vow and kiss.
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New York
Local Claim Warns Against Libel Suit Over Work Claim
A writer argues Charlie Long cannot win a libel suit unless he proves to the court that he truly works, challenging the High Pointer Friday claim that he is a loafer.
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Charlie Long
Spirit communication belief linked to heaven, foretold in scripture
A fragment argues that spirit communicants will not know if they worship the Ouija board in heaven because, as written in the Book, their path remains uncertain under current conditions.
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Heaven
Building Streets Progress in Washington North Carolina
Washington needs a large scale paving program the Daily News says. The city lags behind High Point which built a street system and now enjoys boosted growth. Paving all major and minor streets could cost 250 000 to 500 000, but the payoff is steady improvement and long term gains for residents and commerce. Washington should act before demands become unavoidable.
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Washington, N. C
North Carolina
High Point
Washington
Daily News
Peraps
Eve
Adam
Macy
Chesterfield
Local businessmen back YMCA and YWCA push
Chamber of Commerce members urge launching a combined YMCA and YWCA drive with strong local support. Several men pledge between five hundred and five thousand dollars each as city sentiment favors both organizations and a public library. They propose moving both efforts forward simultaneously to channel energy effectively.
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Chamber of Commerce
German monarchist leader Luettwitz refrains from comeback
The article notes Luettwitz failed to revive monarchist support in Germany and will likely concede that Wilhelm knew his aim when he fled to Holland.
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Luettwitz
Germany
Wilheim
Holland
Troops Set to Return from Siberia Soon
The United States plans to pull American forces from Siberia as soon as possible, signaling an end to the controversial expedition. The move aims to clarify the purpose of the Siberian campaign and the lessons learned by military leaders.
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Siberia
No clear event headline found in readable text
Fragmentary text discusses nudity over the starboard of lines with no identifiable people places organizations dates or outcomes to summarize into a coherent news item.
When Women Vote and Lovers Speak in Burleson Echoes
A satirical meditation on women's suffrage and society, contrasting past male dominance with emerging voting rights. It playfully mocks the theater crowd and romance while urging caution that the ballot is not a cure-all. The piece ends with a cheeky call for readers to mail a check and slippers.
Female forms and modern dress spark a moral debate
A High Point mother argues against nude and exposed dress for women, contending it harms health and decency. She questions advanced thought, cites fashion, religion, and culture, and endorses a library and YMCA while opposing explicit material.
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the Enterprise
Paris
Adam
Eve
Congressional Record Keeps Breezy Senate and House Cheer
Despite partisan tensions both chambers proceed with routine proceedings as the Congressional Record reflects daily motions votes and remarks. The article notes steady pace and light editorial tone amid ongoing political debate.
Danville Police Losses Prompt Questions on Replacements
A wry remark notes the high casualty rate among Danville police and questions where new divisions are recruited to fill the gaps. The line implies concern over police staffing and coverage.
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Danville
Too much kissing a doctor warns breeds familiarity
A medical expert cautions that excessive kissing can erode boundaries and lead to decreased professional or personal distance, suggesting restraint to maintain proper respect and discretion. The remark frames social affection as a potential risk when overused in intimate or public settings.
Henry White Celebrates 70th Birthday Today
Henry White former U S ambassador to France and peace conference delegate marks his 70th birthday today. In Colon elaborate preparations proceed for the reception of Prince of Wales whose ship will pass the Panama Canal en route to Australia. Public school educators from several states meet in Emporia Kansas to discuss teacher shortages wages and rural school issues. New Jersey prohibition amendment cases on beer manufacture reach oral argument in the U S Supreme Court today.
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Henry White
U.S
France
Colon
H. R. H. the Prince of Wales
Panama Canal
Australia
Emporia
Kas
New Jersey
Supreme Court of the
United States
Anniversaries and historic milestones listed for various years
A dated roundup notes events and births from 1812 restoration of Spain's constitution to 1918 militia calls in Quebec. Entries include J Meigs death in Marietta Ohio, Amelia E Barr birth in Lancashire, Knights of Columbus founding, Kapunda Ada Melmere collision, and home rule debates in the British Parliament. It also mentions 1917 Spain martial law during a general strike.
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Spain
J. Meigs
Ohio
Marietta
Middletown
Conn
Amelia E. Barr
Lancashire
Eng
New York City
Order of the Knights of Columbus
New Traven
Japanese Diet Extends Suffrage to 2.5 Million
One year ago today Japan expanded voting rights to 2.5 million people. Also on this date Sinn Fein prisoners escaped Mountjoy Prison. Raoul Villain was acquitted in Paris of the murder of Jean Jaures the French socialist leader.
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Sinn Fein
Mountjey
Raoul Villain
Paris
Jean Jaures
P A Directors in Meeting Here
State directors of the Travelers Protective Association met in High Point for executive business. A resolution called for sending a strong delegation to Wilmington to grow TP A membership. The Salisbury state convention is set for May 14-15. Visiting directors were hosted at the Elwood with a dinner and remarks by Rev. J A Clark. Directors included H V Morris J Morrison C L Carrell E W McNary J B Leathers C McLean and A T Wishart.
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North Carolina
Travelers’ Protective Association
High Point
Wilmington
T. P. A. Post
Salisbury
Elwood
J. A. Clark
H. V. Morris
Henderson
C. Crutchfield
J. J. Morrison
C. L. Carrell
Winston-Salem
E. W. McNary
J. B. Leathers
C. McLean
Greensboro
A. T. Wishart
Sir John Weltie Celebrates Eightieth Birthday
Sir John Scott Weltie, a renowned geographer and editor of The Stateman's Year Book, marks his eightieth birthday. A native of Dundee, he studied at Perth and the universities of St Andrews and Edinburgh, and has held roles with the Royal Geographical Society. He has received multiple honors, including knight designation in 1918 and medals from several geographical societies.
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Sir John Scott Weltie
Dundee
Scotland
Perth
St. Andrews
Edinburgh
Royal Geographical Society
British Association
Todays notable birthdays listed for several prominent figures
Henry White former U S ambassador to France born in Baltimore 74 years ago. Dr Murray Bartlett president of Hobart College born in Poughkeepsie N Y 49 years ago. Joseph Cawthorn popular musical comedy star born in New York City 65 years ago. Michu Thomson noted American electrical engineer born in England 67 years ago. Denton T Cy Young celebrated baseball pitcher born in Gilmore Ohio 53 years ago.
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Henry White
United States
France
Baltimore
Murray Bartlett
Hobart College
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Joseph Cawthorn
New York City
Michu Thomson
England
Denton T
Cy) Young
Gilmore, O
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Burleson
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