Armenians Massacred as Turkish forces fall back from Erzerum
Eyewitness report from Tiflis cites 15000 Armenians killed at Mamakhatun before Erzerum evacuation. Refugees total about 206000 with 120000 relief items distributed. Russians praised for scaling heights and siege craft. Women and children urged to remain as men rebuild. repatriation slowly proceeds with aid from Russian, Armenian, and American committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Committee For Armenian and Syrian Relief
New York
Erzerum
Caucasus
American Committee
Mr. Hill
Sari Kamysh
Arctic Circle
Alps
Stapleton
MamakKhatun
Aleppo
Taxim Bey
Constantinople
Mesopotamia
Ezerum
F. Willoughby Smith
Tiflie
Wilson
Macallum
Hill
Gracey
Van
Persia
iClub Women Aim for High Point Federation
iClub women prepare for the General Federation of Women's Clubs biennial meeting in High Point. Rev C E Raynal of Statesville will speak on community upbuilding and Florence Houswold of Versailles will discuss public health and club women’s opportunity. Mrs Pennybacker will preside at New York gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Raynal
Statesville
Florence Houswold
Versailles
General Federation
Pennybacker
Texas
North Carolina
Pennyback
Fayetteville
General Federation of Women's Clubs
New York
H. F. Foght
Bureau of Education
Washington
M. C. Fulton
Davidson
Federation
C.P. Cobb
America
Thornwell Haynes
High Point
J. J. Farriss
High Point Woman's Club
Max Gardner
Shelby
Daughters of the Confederacy
Eugene Little
Wadesboro
Daughters
J. E. Ellerbe
South Carolina
Thomas W. Lingle
Charles E. Raynal
Jule Fagg Case Leads to Juvenile Aid and Probation
Three defendants pleaded guilty in a disorderly conduct case. Judge Dalton showed compassion to 14 year old Tom Meredith who admitted stealing J A Hart's bicycle. Tom, now aided by community figures, will report to Chief Ingram on Saturdays with Ingram appointed temporary juvenile probation officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford
Dalton
Tom
Southern Railway Reports March 1916 Revenue Rise and Investments
Southern Railway disbursed 5,667,126 in March 1916 for labor materials and other needs, with 8.56 percent paid to southern entities. Gross revenue reached 36,284,803, up 495,554 from 1915 and 226,206 from 1914, while operating expenses rose 7.96 percent year over year. The railway invested 952,191.21 in road and structure improvements in March 1916. Nine month figures show gross revenue at 51,876,780 and improvements totaling 6,141,000, with declines in collectible revenues versus prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Southern Railway Company
South
G&g
Ross
Protect School Children From Diseases Ad
Measles scarlet fever and whooping cough affect many city schoolchildren. A common cold weakens the system and can lead to serious diseases. Foley's Honey and Tar is pleasant to take and contains no opiates, promoted by Mann Drug Co. adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Mann Drug Co. Adv
Hall's Catarrh Cure advert claims $100 per cure
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio. The firm offers $100 for every catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason notes oath on December 6, 1886. Advertising copy says cure is systemic via blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by all druggists. Hall's Family Pills also advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J Cheney & Co
Hall
A. W. Glearson
F. J. Cheney & CO
Dissolution Bid in American Can Company Anti-Trust Case
The government in Baltimore Federal District Court asks dissolution of the American Can Company after long consideration of an interlocutory opinion. It seeks disposal of corporate property and argues the company has become a legitimate industry despite earlier findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Can Company
Federal District Court
Baltimore
Baltimore Federal Counci
Hotel Employees Arrested in Espionage Case
In Geneva on May 1 a group of hotel staff at a prominent hotel run by two German naturalized Swiss were arrested on charges of spying for Germany. One worker fled capture by drowning himself in Lake Geneva. The hotel is a well known resort for English and American tourists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Switzerland
Lake Geneva
Duma Proposes Three Year Luxury Imports Ban
A bill is introduced in the Petrograd duma to prohibit import of luxury articles for three years starting June 14 this year. The measure aims to curb nonessential consumption and bolster the economy during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Duma
Funeral Held For L. E. Mitchell In Winston Fire
Funeral services for L. E. Mitchell, who perished in a Winston fire on Wednesday night, were conducted at 4 p.m. Saturday from the residence of his stepson on Russell Street. Floral tributes came from Winston and High Point printers. Attending from Winston were Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Scogems, Chief Thomas, and Messrs. Yates, Jarrell, Scheick, and O'Brien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Mitchell
Winston
Sam Mitchell
Russell Street
High Point
D. B. Scogems
Thomas
Rail line handles 30,000 trains in 1915 without accident
The Paris Orleans railway carried 3.7 million soldiers and 582000 horses plus 11000 cannons in wartime service and moved 385000 sealed army supply cars and over 500000 shells. It ran 30000 extra trains and expects a government call for 19.868 million francs under state guarantee after a 51 million franc deficit last year due to high coal costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Paris-Orelans
As You Like It Presented Tonight by Senior Class
The senior class stages Shakespeare's As You Like It at the school auditorium this evening. Much work has gone into the production and attendance is hoped to be well rewarded. The play begins promptly at eight o'clock.
Morning inside bath for health and skin improvement
Promotes daily drinking of hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse stomach liver and bowels. Claims clearer skin, better complexion, and prevention of illnesses by internal sanitation. Encourages both men and women to adopt the habit for vitality and optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
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Associated Press
Tiflis
Russian Transcaucasia
Mamakhatun
Associa
Ted Press
Richard Hill
Iclub
Jule Fagg
Southern Railway
American Car Company
The
Lewis E. Mitchell
High Point Enterprise
Minneapolis General Electric Company
Horlick
Ford
F. O. B. Detroit
High Point Motor Co
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