Three More Nations To Enter German U Boat Menace
Brazil China and Norway hover on war brink as German submarines menace shipping. Brazil's foreign minister resigns before congressional decision on war, while Norway and China face pressure as censors obscure European affairs. No clear strike news from Austria.
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Brazil
Germany
Norway
China
Dr. Muller
Muller
Braz
Berlin
Peking
Europe
Austria
Tomlinson Plans Two City Speeches Tonight
Charles F. Tomlinson, mayoral candidate, will speak twice in the city tonight. The first address is at 7 50 at D J Brooks store on East Washington street, the second at 8 in front of city hall on Jordan street. Second ward council candidates have been invited to attend and speak. City voters are urged to attend.
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Charles F. Tomlinson
D. J. Brooks
East Washington Street
Jordan Street
Tomlinson
Chinese Minister to Germany Leaves Berlin for Denmark
Peking reports the Chinese minister to Germany has departed Berlin en route to Denmark. The foreign office confirmed the travel detail on May 3, noting no additional destinations were announced.
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Germany
Berlin
Peking
Foreign Office
Denmark
British Arcadian Sunk. 279 Soldiers Believed Drowned
London May 3. The British Arcadian was sunk by a submarine on April 15. It is believed 279 men are drowned amid the loss of the big transport.
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London
French Sailors to Be Feted by Americans at Madison Square Garden
One thousand sailors and marines from French warships will be guests of New York City at Madison Square Garden tonight. The event features a theatrical and athletic program and addresses by public figures including Mayor Mitchel as Americans give the greatest ovation to foreign sailors.
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New York
Madison Square Gardens
United States
Mitchel
Letter Writing Week Promoted by City Efforts
The Industrial Department of the Commercial club launches a city wide letter writing week urging every resident to mail at least five letters inviting friends and relatives to visit High Point. The campaign aims to boost advertising value and attract visitors, with letters already being mailed.
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Industrial Department of the Commercial Club
High Point
Stock prices break at market opening
New York May 3 stock prices fell sharply at the opening as officials in Washington voiced pessimistic views on international conditions. Bethlehem Steel United States Steel and other war group stocks declined 1 to 3 points while rails weakened with leaders down about one point.
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New York
Washington
Bethlehem Steel
New Stock
United States Steel
Margaret Sinking Off Irish Coast by Submarine
Washington reports the American sailing ship Margaret was destroyed off the Irish coast April 27 by a submarine and set on fire. No loss of life mentioned. There are several vessels named Margaret.
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Washington
Margaret
Buchanan Failed to Enlist the Support of Gompers
New York May 3. The conspiracy trial of Captain Franz Rintelen and Frank Buchanan revealed their plans to disrupt munitions manufacture and transport in the United States and to embroil the country in war with Mexico and Japan. The case cites Buchanan and others involved with Labor's National Peace council, of which Buchanan was its first president, aiming to hinder entente munitions trade.
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New York
Franz Rintelen
Mexico
Japan
Frank Buchanan
American Federation of Labor
Labor
National Peace Council
Buchanan
Thirty-Eight Merchant Ships Lost in One Week
London May 3 The British official tally for the week ending Sunday reports 38 vessels over 1 606 tons sunk. Those under 1 600 tons totaled 13, plus eight fishing vessels lost to submarines or mines. Arrivals of all nationalities over 100 tons stood at 2 716 with sailing tonnage 2 690.
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London
President urges land purchase for Virginia naval magazine
May 3 Washington reports President Wilson urges immediate Senate enactment to authorize the navy department to acquire land on St. Julien's creek in Virginia for a naval magazine. Secretary Daniels says the tract should be developed at once.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Navy Department
St. Julien’s Creek
Virginia
Naval
Daniels
New Inroads Made When British Move ing Drive
New inroads reported as British forces press advancement in the ing drive. Details on strategic shifts and local deployments are limited in the available text.
British Press On Arras Front Opens New Front Against Germans
British forces launch a heavy assault on a 12 mile front south and southeast of Arras, supported by French units along the Aisne and in Champagne. The official report notes initial success with several strong enemy positions captured while German reserves and counter attacks test Allied lines.
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Arras
Lens
Haig
Aisne
Champagne
Montaut
Verdun
St. Mihiel
Herbert Hoover Heads to Capital for Food Board Role
Herbert C. Hoover arrived in New York from England aboard an American ship and announced he would immediately travel to Washington to assume leadership of the nation's food board.
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New York
Herbert C. Hoover
England
Washington
Viviani Kisses Hands of Miss Rankin in Washington
In Washington on May 3 France's war commission was received in the house. A cheering crowd greeted the visitors as they shook hands with congressmen. M. Viviani bent, kissed the hand of Miss Jeannette Rankin as she passed along the line.
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M. Viviani
Jeannette Rankin
Washington
France
M. Vivani
Cotton futures dip as shipping losses and southern weather spook buyers
New York May 3 reports show cotton prices sliding after gloom over shipping destruction and favorable southern weather. July futures drop to 19.55 and October to 18.85 within the first hour, with broad liquidation and prices off about 42 to 46 points. Opening quotes: May 20.10, July 19.97, October 19.25, December 1930 January 19.34.
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New York
State Banks to Enter Federal Reserve System
The Federal Reserve Board announced that many state banks are likely to join the federal reserve system within a short period. The move signals broader integration of state institutions into the national monetary framework.
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Washington
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Board
Men and ships to meet the war menace
Daniel Willard warned at a National Defense conference that passenger service may be curtailed and railway output redirected to aid allies. TheRailway Board plans to shift 4,000 passenger locomotives to freight as France and Russia need locomotives and cars, while allied diplomats warn of severe submarine pressure but doubt starvation.
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Washington
Daniel Willard
National Defense Conference of Governors
Defense Councils
Willard
Federal Councils General Railway Board
Railway Board
France
Russia
Mr. Willard
Entente
United States
Germany
Herber C. Hoover
Food conservation drive draws large local interest
The North Carolina Food Conservation campaign gains momentum as county and city groups hold meetings. In Robeson at Lamerton Commissioner W A Graham and Dr W Riddick speak to farmers and businessmen. Tarboro hosts a mass meeting with T B Parker. Fayetteville prepares for John Paul Lucas at another gathering.
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Raleigh
North Carolina Food Conservation Commission
Chambers of Commerce
Lamberton
W. A. Graham
W. ©. Riddick
Robeson County
T B. Parker
Tarboro
John Paul Lucas
Fayetteville
Three Men Drowned in Rockingham Sinking
London reports that three men drowned when the American steamer Rockingham sank. Survivors reached land with word of 18 men missing. the ship carried 12 naval gunners aboard.
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London
Rockingham
Wheat Prices Rise Amid Sparse Offerings in Chicago
Chicago reports May wheat opening 2.75 for May and 2.22-2.25 for July, with early gains of up to 5 percent. A further 1 cent jump followed before a wave of setbacks and partial recoveries influenced trading sentiment.
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Chicago
Government may seize plant to ease freight car shortage
An official says the Southern Car Company plant could be turned over to the government on short notice if needed to manufacture box cars. The facility covers 70,000 square feet on 16 acres between railroads with 130 workers, and output could reach about 1,000 cars yearly with government trucks and air brakes.
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United States
Southern Car Company
Washington
Southern
Carolina
Yadkin River
Vawter Shifts Plea to Insanity in Heth Case
In Christiansburg Virginia on May 3 defense lawyers for Charles F E Vawter switch to an insanity plea in the murder case of Stockton Heth Jr. They present physicians who say letters Vawter wrote show knowledge of Heths marriage and indicate mental illness. The move marks the first insanity evidence in the trial and aims to nullify the letters as proof.
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Christiansburg
Charles FE
Vawter
Stockton Heth, Jr
Heth
Local unit seeks full strength through recruiting drive
First Lieutenant Welch of Company M, First North Carolina regiment, opened an office at Parrish Cigar to recruit the local company to full war strength. He said many eligible youths prefer joining a familiar company over being drafted into unknown units.
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Welch
First
North Carolina Regiment
Parrish Cigar Company
Mexico Pledges Neutrality and No Interference
Luis Cabrera, Carranza's finance minister, writes to Secretary Lane vowing Mexico will stay neutral in the world conflict and avoid actions that could embarrass the United States. He states Mexicans seek peace after civil strife and want no part in the war, ensuring no fear from Mexico's side.
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Washington
Luis Cabrera
Carranza
Lane
Mexico
United States
Germany
Cabrera
America
Europe
Thirteenth Turkish Corps Routed by British Forces
London reports General Maude says the thirteenth Turkish army corps has been driven from its Mesopotamian position on both banks of the Shatt el Adhem. British cavalry pursue into the Jebel Hamrin hills with many captures.
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London
Mesopotamia
Shatt-el-Adhem
Maude
Jebel Hamrin
Breakfast conferences under way between British commission and American officials
Washington May 3 breakfast conferences began as the British stay entered its last week. The talks focus on substantial work with every minute filled as both sides address major issues.
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Washington
British Commission
British Here 10 Solve the Food Problem U Boat Menace
Washington May 3. British aims focus on sub menace and naval cooperation to boost shipping and freight management. Seventy one German Austrian ships seized will be repaired within five months adding 535 722 tons to the merchant fleet. Export restrictions debated while states plan to aid military and economic measures. Redfield outlines weaknesses for state and local action.
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Washington
Shipping Board
Europe
Federal Shipping Board
America
House
Mann
Tomlinson Chair Resumes Ten Hour Day After War Pause
The Tomlinson Chair company, which cut hours from ten to nine two weeks ago to allow workers time for home gardening, has returned to a ten hour day due to increased business. Local firms report no ill effects since the United States and Germany declared war.
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Tomlinson Chair Company
United States
Germany
Effort Made to Facilitate Movement of Fertilizer
Washington May 3 The Interstate Commerce commission informed E Y Webb that efforts are being made to facilitate fertilizer movement. The commission is making special efforts to release the necessary freight cars so there will be no trouble about cars reaching those most in need.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
E. Y. Webb
French Commission Charter Trip Starts From Washington
Members of the French commission depart Washington by train for Chicago as the first leg of a country tour to last a week. The group plans stops in several cities to discuss cultural and scientific exchanges.
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Washington
Chicago
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MR. Tomlinson
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Ing
War Office
Herbert Hoover
New Orleans
Turkey Corps
Council of National Defense
Redfield
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