State Federation of Women's Clubs in Annual Meeting
The State Federation of Women's Clubs convenes for its annual meeting at the High Point school auditorium with about 200 delegates expected. Opening sessions include invocation, greetings from local and state leaders, music, and addresses on community upbuildings. A reception to delegates follows at the Elks' home with extensive decorations and two receiving lines.
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P. m
C. P. Coble
America
Thornwell Haynes
Woman's Club
J. J. Farriss
O. Max Gardner
Shelby
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Eugene RB. Little
Wadesboro
South Carolina Federation
High Point Elks
Elks
High Point Lodge No. 1155
Federation of Women’s Clubs
South Main Street
Lodge
State Federation
J. J. Barriss
Farriss
Thomas W. Lingle
Lingle
Percy V. Pennybacker
General Federation
R. R. Cotten
Eugene Reilley
Ceneral Federation
Gertrude Weil
Chas ©. Hook
M. L. Stover
Thomas B. Tyson
C. Max Gardner
Kb. WK. Graham
cor@on Y Winger
Daisy Waitt
Mark Quinnerly
H. A. White
Mr. White
Bettie
North Carolina Federation of Women’s Clubs Opens Gala Meet
Delegates arrive from across North Carolina and other states for the North Carolina Federation of Women’s Clubs annual meeting in High Point. Guests include Mrs. B. R. Cotten and Mrs. Pennybacker. state officers and board members gather at the Cox home for the kickoff events and breakfast.
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High Point
North Carolina Federation of Women’s Clubs
North State
North Carolina
B. R. Cotten
John Lindsay
Texas
Mhes
Percy V. Pennybacker
Pennybacker
D. A. Stanton
Thomas W. Lingle
Adelaide Faics
North Carolina Club
J. Elwood Cox
General Federation
State Board
Miss Jessie Brooks Honored by Philathéas Convention
Miss Jessie Brooks of North Main Street Methodist Protestant church was chosen president of the Junior Philathea classes at the Goldsboro convention. Her many friends congratulate her on this election to an important position.
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Jessie Brooks
Goldsboro
North Main Street
Methodist bishops back organic union plan in conference
The board of bishops of the Methodist Episcopal church urged an organic union with the Methodist Episcopal Church South and others sharing the faith. They emphasized unity in doctrine and life and protection for minorities as a condition of union.
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Associated Press
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Board of Bishops
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
General Conference
Wei
M. Dk
M. EF. Church South
Wilson maintains Mexico border troop posture after briefing
Washington reports that President Wilson will keep American troops in the border region of Mexico until brigandage ends. After a White House conference, Secretary Baker prepared directions for Major Generals Scott and Funston following talks with General Obregon. Officials say policy remains unchanged.
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Washington
Wilson
Mexico
White House
Baker
Scott
Funston
Obregon
Lansing
Pageant Thursday Afternoon Draws 1800 Students in High Point
The federation week features a school pageant with about 1,800 High Point children. The parade starts at Elm Street School at 2 p.m. Thursday, proceeds up Main Street and back to the school building.
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High Point
Elm Street
Main Street
Main
King of Spain Suggested as Arbiter in Submarine Dispute
London dispatch reports diplomatic circles eyeing Spain as arbiter in the submarine warfare dispute between Germany and the United States. Germany may submit a counter proposal on new rules while Ambassador Gerard arrived in Berlin.
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Spain
London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Amsterdam
Germany
Gerard
Berlin
NO A M Members Of Ball Team Hurt In Wreck
Telegrams from Roanoke Virginia say no member of the North Carolina A M College baseball team was seriously injured in the Norfolk and Western wreck near Natural Bridge Virginia late last night. Prof Thomas Nelson was the worst injured with only bruises.
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Raleigh
North Carolina A. and
M. College Today
Roanoke
Nony
Norfolk and Western
Natural Bridge
Thomas Nelson
Townshend Keeps Sword After Mesopotamia Fight
A Constantinople dispatch reports 20 000 British casualties in Mesopotamia for March and April. It notes Turkish commander Halil Pasha allowed General Townshend to retain his sword.
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Berlin
Mesopotamia
Constantinople
Halil Pasha
Cabinet Holds Brief Session on German and Mexican Situation
Washington May 2 The cabinet met for a brief session and discussed the German and Mexican situation.
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Washington
Weather Outlook Cloudy with Showers Likely
Cloudy tonight with scattered showers expected Wednesday, except in the far east. Moderate shifting winds forecast as the system moves through.
French Counter Offensive At Verdun Reports Gains
The war office announced important French gains in the Verdun sector from April 26 to 29. French troops captured German trenches along a three-fifth front and up to 600 yards in depth, and seized a 500 yard long first line trench near Fort Douaumont in a strong attack. Meanwhile Austrian Italian clashes persist on their frontier with heavy Italian losses reported in fruitless assaults. In Dublin rebels still resist and Greek liberal leaders urge Venizelos policy to aid the Allies at Salonika.
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War Office
Dead Man’s Hill
Fort Douaumont
Dvinsk
Vienna
Amadello
Dublin
Greek Liberal Party
Salonikd
Greece
Venizelos
Évar
Telegraph and wireless naval test signals wartime readiness
Washington reports a simultaneous telegraphic telephonic and wireless demonstration by Atlantic and Pacific naval stations and the battleship New Hampshire to test wartime communications with Washington. Secretary Daniels ordered the test with AT T services provided at no cost.
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Associated Press
Washington
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
New Hamshire
Navy Department
Department
Daniels
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Defense
Naval Station
General Board of the Navy
Naval Intelligence
Chief of Operations
New Hampshire
Goldsboro Boy Fatally Struck by Automobile
Goldsboro on May 2 nine year old George Davis grandson of Mrs. E. E. Horton died after being struck by a car said to be driven by Dr. B. Hall. An operation was performed to try to save his life.
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Associated Press
Goldsboro
George Davis
E. E. Horton
B. Hall
Birrell Resignation Discussion Hinted by Gladstone
London May 2 Premier As quith said in the house of commons he hopes to give an early opportunity for discussion of the motion calling for the resignation of Augustine Birrell Ireland peace secretary.
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Associated Press
London
House of Commons
Asquith
Augustine Birrell
Ireland
Federation News subscription offer from High Point Enterprise
The High Point Enterprise announces full federation proceedings will be delivered to any address for 10 cents. It will publish speeches and general proceedings, making it valuable to delegates. Call phone number 12 to receive a copy each afternoon this week.
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High Point Enterprise
Prominent Wilkesboro Lawyer Dies in Baltimore
Washington May 2 W W Barber of Wilkesboro died yesterday morning at Johns Hopkins hospital Baltimore after a rare malady Hudson's disease He was a prominent lawyer in his section and influential politician He married Dr J O Wilcox's daughter of Ashe county and she with several children survive He was the Democratic nominee for Congress for years and once solicitor He leaves a widow and several children
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Washington
W. W. Barber
Wilkesboro
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Compulsory Service Bill to Be Introduced in House
Premier Asquith announced in the House of Commons that a compulsory service bill would be introduced tomorrow. He said Britain’s total naval and military effort since the war began had exceeded five million, with the British army comprising three divisions.
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Associated Press
London
Asquith
House of Commons
British Empire
Poll Tax Deadline Passes with 256 Missed Payments
The final day to pay poll tax passed as 256 men did not settle their dues, leaving about 1,500 voters in High Point township eligible to vote in upcoming primaries and elections. Over the last three days about 350 paid, while Deputy Sheriff Parrish totals the tax lists.
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High Point Township
Parrish
Kiss-Kola Manufacturing Company Chartered at High Point
Kiss-Kola Manufacturing Company of High Point was granted a charter with authorized capital of 50,000 and subscribed stock of 2,500. Incorporators are A. M. Harden J. M. Harden and P. F. Skiff of the city.
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Kiss-Kola Manufacturing Company
High Point
A. M
J. M. Harden
P. F. Skiff
Raleigh Fire Devastates J P Wyatt & Sons Plant
A major blaze in Raleigh on May 2 damaged the business district east of South Wilmington Street. J P Wyatt and Sons suffered a total loss to a four story building and $100 000 in hardware stock. Stronach’s and Chappelle’s properties also burned with horses killed. Firefighting aid from Durham arrived after the blaze was under control.
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Chappelle
Wyatt
Central Business District
Durham
Raleigh
North Carolina Classis Meeting Opens In Winston-Salem
The North Carolina Classis of the Reformed Church opens tonight at the First Reformed Church in Winston-Salem with Rev. Jos. L. Murphy delivering the opening sermon. Officers will be elected after Holy Communion and sessions run into Saturday with a week’s schedule featuring missions and educational addresses by prominent clergymen and experts.
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North CarOlina
Reformed Church
United States
First Reformed Church
Winston-Salem
Jos. L. Murphy
D. D
Hickory
L. A. Peeler
H. H. Hedrick
First Church
H. G. Wopenhaver
J. M. Maughlin
Bethel Church
First
Wight
Ames E K Eno Will Contest Over Large Columbia Bequest
In New York a will contest seeks to determine if Ames EK Eno intended to leave Columbia University up to 11 million dollars from an estate valued between 15 and 19 million. He left four wills with the last designating Columbia. heirs challenge the fortune as misjudged or misused by a person allegedly not mentally capable. If sustained, Columbia could receive seven to eleven million dollars.
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New York
Mas
Ames EK. Eno
Columbia University
Echo
Columbia
University
Eno
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Statesville
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Avery
Hebeon
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Wesley Memorial Bureau
Federation
A. C. Avery, Jr
Morganton
Thomas W. Linzle
Davidson College
Charles C. Hook
Charlotte
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Philatheas
Favor Union OF Methodist Church
Southern
Saratoga Conference
Northern Board
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Boston
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Verdun
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Protective Association
Marine Engineers Beneficial Association
Goldsboro Boy
Birrell
Federation News
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Kiss-Cola Company
Stamege Dore
J. P. Wyatt
Sea
Iness
South Wilmington
Martin
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Mately
Stronach
Taylor
J. K
Classis OF
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J. L. Murphy
N.C
Chas. FE. Schaeffer
Philadelphia
Deaniel Burghalter
Tiffin
J.D Arciens
Catawba College
Newton
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A. D. Wolfinger
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