Courthouse Bond Election Debate Circles Guilford County
The Guilford County vote on a 250000 dollar courthouse and office building bond is urged as sound finance. Chairman Boren argues for a combined project with potential revenue to cover interest, while opponents warn of unnecessary costs and special interests. June 1 vote.
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Boren
Board of County Commissioners
Enterprise
High Point
Coun
Guilford
Beren
Chaiman Boren
The Best Physician Debate on Women Doctors
Dr. Hugh Cabot argues that women, though breaking into medicine, cannot match men as doctors. He cites innate differences and casual advantages men possess in medical practice. The piece notes women have not sought full competition across medicine and surgery.
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Hugh Cabot
Boston
Press comment on Dernburg gas debate and international law
The piece argues that criticism of Germany’s use of asphyxiating gases is limited in American papers and that the entire war breaches international law. It recalls Mahan’s warning against banning gas shells and asserts soldiers might prefer gas to shrapnel, while defending Germany’s right to use any shell it can invent.
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Dernburg
Germany
England
Bae Gy
United States
Mahan
Dr. Dernberg
Women as gifted nurses and capable physicians
The author argues women excel in delicate medical work and general practice. He asserts mothers and wives historically doctor the sick and praise the nurse’s value, contending a combined nurse and physician is the ideal medical figure for civilization.
Eyewitness recalls heavy shelling in Vosges battle
An eyewitness describes the Vosges fighting with artillery hammering the French line as 60 to 84 shells a minute rain down around troops. He notes that such a rate would be impossible if they were not present at the front.
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Vosges
Rain Brings Relief to County Crops and Ground
Reports from across the county say Sunday night and Monday morning rain benefited crops and unplanted soil in need of moisture. The note ends with light satire on wartime neutrality and a turn to local produce like strawberries and peaches.
President’s Grandson May Follow Grandpa’s Footsteps
A rumor or opinion piece speculates that the president’s grandson could pursue a career or role similar to his grandfather. The article discusses political lineage and public expectations without confirming any concrete plans.
Market News: Cotton Prices Fall on Liverpool Weakness
The Associated Press reports May 4 on weak Liverpool cables triggering heavy Wall Street liquidation in the cotton market. Opening quotes slid 5 to 14 points. October contracts fell from seasonal highs to about 84 per base. Initial trades showed May at 1.60 and other contract listings across July to March.
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Associated Press
New York
Liverpool
Wall Street
Stock Market Starts Declines In War Specialties Heavy Offerings
New York stock market opened with war specialties dropping as Car fell 6 percent and major shares like General Electric American Locomotive Baldwin Locomotive National Lead and United States Steel slid about one point amid heavy offerings. Copper showed variability with partial recoveries clocking half an hour of trading.
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New York
General Electric
American Locomotive
Baldwin Locomotive
National Lead
United States Steel
Girls Disguised as Boys Ride Freight to Warren
Pennsylvania Railroad Detective Caldwell arrested four riders on a Kane to Warren freight at 2 a.m. Only two were boys, the other two in boys clothes were Sadie Thompson of Kane and Susie Macklone of Johnsonburg. The four faced county jail with the two boys Daniel Bowers and John Courneau. The wager motive framed the disguises and voyage for the challenge.
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Kane
Pennsylvania Railroad
Caldwell
Warren
Sadie Thompson
Susie Macklone
Johnsonburg
Southern Railway to cut trains amid slack business
The Southern Railway plans fewer trains due to slack business, while other roads in the region report good freight and passenger activity. The note reflects mixed state railway conditions across the principal lines traversed in the area.
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Southern Railway
New Bern Sun
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Bell Telephone Connection
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J. S. Trogdon
Land Surveyor
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Greensborug
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D. H. Parsons
Bank of Commerce
High Point, N. C
Schwartz
B. Schwartz
Astor Plants
BuRbank
J. D. Craig
Main Street
P.O
John Young
Lindsey Stree
Leatington Grocery Company
Winder
E. L. Crouch
Porrent—Sever
Johnson Street
Chas. L. Amos
Farriss Publishing Co
Steele Street
Dr. Austin
RE. D. Steele
A. V. Sapp
Greensboro
National Surety Co
Max T. Payne
W. C. Jones
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
W. C. Idol
Cashier
Wescott Roberson
O. E. Mendenhall
W. R. Morrow
Independent Insurance & Investment Co
Brantley Circle
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