Introduction of Testimony in Vawter Murder Trial
The defense rested after two witnesses placed Vawter near 9:30 to 10:00 p.m. on the night of the shooting and not drinking. Mrs. Vawter testified of a troubled marriage with Stockton Heth and detailed encounters involving liquor, assaults, and the fatal confrontation, while denying proper acts at times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiansburg
Charles FE. Vawter
Stockton Heth, Jr
Vawter
Baltimore
Roanoke
John L. Lee
Heth
Alwas
Rachael
Professor Vawter
Charlie
Stockton
Jordan
French Envoys Arrive in Chicago for Visit
Chicago hosts a French party visit as Marshal Joffre and former premier Viviani arrive at noon. Major General Barry and staff greet the envoys with cheers, welcomed by Major Thompson in the central department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joffre
Viviani
Barry
Central Department
Thompson
Censorship Clause Struck From Espionage Bill
In a substantial House vote the censorship provision was struck from the administration espionage bill. Senate debate on embargo authority continued amid strong opposition. President Wilson favored the clause but could not sway the outcome. War Department denial followed rumors of lights being dimmed in Atlantic coast cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Wilson
War Department
Atlantic Coast
Austrians Urged to Honor Adopted Country in New York
Farewell message from Austrian ambassador von Tarnowski to Austrians in New York before returning home. He urges honors to the land that hosts them and supports their livelihoods, saying they should remember the hospitality and opportunities they enjoy in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nowsk
von Tarnowski
Southern Railway Pays Back $1.07 for Each Dollar Spent
Washington D C May 4 special to The Enterprise Comptroller A H Plant reports for March 1917 the Southern Railway paid out 6 608 081 in the south 5 314 737 to individuals and industries there while 1 421 586 54 was spent on roadway and structures nine months ended March 31 11 312 931 77 compared with 6 141 990 24 in 1916 gross revenue March 7 106 864 up 11 57 percent operating expenses 5 061 329 up 14 52 percent nine months gross 59 802 891 up 13 38 percent prime figures reflect gains and costs for 1917 versus 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Southern Raiway Company
South
Southern Railway Company
A. H. Plant
Southern
Ragan to Open Verbal Battery for Votes Tonight
Mayor candidate W. P. Ragan will speak at two fourth ward venues Roberson's and Conrad's stores this evening. Voters are invited to attend and hear the campaign issues as the candidate, noted for fluency and popularity, makes his case to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ragan
W. P. Ragan
Roberson’s
Conrad's
Milwaukee manager charged after cafe waiter killed over sugar bowls
Indianapolis May 4 Dan Shay manager of the Milwaukee American association baseball club is jailed on a shooting charge for killing Clarence Ewell a black waiter in a cafe last night The incident began over the amount of sugar in sugar bowls on a table Police say Shay declined to provide a statement.
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Indianapolis
Dan Shay
Milwaukee American Association Baseball Club
Clarence Ewell
Brother of Miss Nichols Drowned at Hot Springs
Miss Bertha Nichols public health nurse received telegrams announcing her brother Edgar Nichols had drowned likely yesterday afternoon at Hot Springs where he was attending school. His body would be sent to Rockford for interment with no further details available.
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Bertha Nichols
Rockford
Edgar Nichols
Hot Springs
Much Tobacco Lost on Account of Submarines
Danville Virginia reports large tobacco losses from German submarine attacks. Hundreds of hogsheads were sunk with ships like the Rockingham, while insured cargoes to Great Britain avoid loss. Local firms face delayed notices as British authorities withhold vessel names.
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Danville
Neva
Atlantic
Great Britain
Rockingham
Drowning tragedy near Hot Springs claims four on French Broad
In Asheville on May 4 J W Sellars of Cowpens 8 C in charge of the Dorland Institute boys home drowned with Miss Lauren Davis Miss Feren Wilcox and Edgar Nichols when their boat filled with water and sank on the French Broad river last night Miss Carroll Willard swam to safety by noon the bodies except Miss Davis had been recovered a large search party continued for her body at noon today
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Asheville
J. W. Sellars
Cowpens
8. C
Dorland Institute
Hot Springs
N. C
Lauren Davis
Kentucky
Feren Wilcox
Lansing
Mich
Edgar Nichols
Schoolfield
French Broad River
Carrol Willard
Miss Davis
Elon College annual Psipsick 1917 released
The Psipsick annual for 1917 from Elon College is issued. It features the college colors maroon and old gold and ranks among earlier editions in presentation and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elon College
Psipsick
Red Cross Units to Aid Allies in World War Front
Washington reports definite plans to deploy United States army base hospitals to the fighting line as part of expanding hospital facilities behind the front and to reduce hospital ships exposed to German submarines. Raleigh notes an amendment to Hunter Manufacturing and Commission company of Pomona near Greensboro to raise capital from 1 million to 2.5 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Raleigh
Hunter Manufacturing and Commission Company
Pomona
Greensboro
Canada and America Act Jointly
Ottawa announces plans for joint Canada United States action to cut wheat prices. Sir Thomas White, the finance minister, stated the move in parliament on May 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
America
Ottawa
Sir Thomas White
United States
Raleigh chosen for 1918 federation convention in a Raleigh paper style
Durham reports Raleigh is selected as the 1918 North Carolina Federated Women’s Clubs convention city. Clarence Johnson of Raleigh elected president, with officers from Charlotte Asheville Chapel Hill Wilmington and Durham. Resolutions back a statewide stock law to boost cattle raising and a statewide dog law to promote sheep production. Health extension to rural district children endorsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Raleigh
North Carolina Federated Women’s Clubs
Clar
Mia
C C, Hook
Charlotte
Vicce
W. ©. Robinson
Asheville
J. H. Pratt
Chapel Hill
T. D. Jones
Margaret Gibsom
Wilmington
W. T. Best
State Board of Health
Wheat market swells then dips on food control bill talk
Chicago May 4 Wheat prices surged 7 to 21 cents as a government food control bill sparked excitement and Canada US cooperation outlook. May deliveries fell for the day with May 2.59 to 2.63, July 2.19 to 2.22, then July and September slide to 2.15 before a small rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Canada
United States
Three High Point Lots Sold in Yesterday Deeds
Deeds filed with the Greensboro registrar show three parcels in High Point transferred yesterday. Francis W. Pussy and wife sold a 50 by 156 foot lot on Greer Street for $10 plus other considerations to G. H. Jones. Monroe Kennedy and wife sold a 66 by 132.75 foot lot on Flint Street for $50 to G. T. Jones. George L. Taylor and wife sold three High Point city lots for $75 to G. H. Jones.
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Registrar of Deeds
Greensboro
High Point
Francis W. Pussy
G. H. Jones
Greer Street
Monroe Kennedy
G. T. Jones
Flint Street
George L. Taylor
Censorship Clause Struck From Espionage Bill
The House voted 220 to 167 to strike out the censorship clause of the espionage bill. President Wilson had pressed for approval of the newspaper censorship section, but the effort failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Wilson
Sermons Sunday Emphasize Food Conservation Efforts
The article notes a nationwide push to have pastors deliver sermons on conserving the food supply and boosting southern crop production next Sunday. President and church leaders back the effort to inform the nation about food shortages, with local pastors in High Point planning remarks on the topic.
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South
United States
Speakers at Federal Council Meeting in Washington May 8 9
The Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America will meet at Calvary Baptist Church in Washington DC on May 8 and 9. Speakers include Rev J H Jowett president Henry Churchill King Robert E Speer John R Mott and Raymond Robins. Prayer services will precede each of the six sessions as the group considers issues from Americas participation in the war.
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Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
Calvary Baptist Church
Washington, D. C
J. H. Jowett
Henry Churchill King
Robert E. Speer
John R. Mott
Raymond Robins
America
French Aviators in United States Join War Mission
Two French army officers who are aviators arrived in New York on a British steamer to join the French war commission. Also aboard was Joseph Davis secretary to Prime Minister David Lloyd George who declined to reveal the purpose of his visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York
French War Commission
Joseph Davis
David Lloyd George
England
Davis
New Minister Named in Brazil Foreign Affairs
Rio de Janeiro May 4 Nilo Pecada former president of Brazil is appointed foreign minister succeeding the resigned Lauro Mailer. Pecada has accepted the post and will assume duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Janeiro
Nilo Pecada
Brazil
Lauro Mailer
Banks Report Condition Call Issued by Comptroller
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks at the close of business on Tuesday May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Comptroller of the Currency Today
Tomlinson to Speak Twice in City Tonight
C F Tomlinson mayoral candidate will address voters this evening at Ellingtons on Mangum avenue at 7 30 and at Green Drug company store at 8 15. Citizens interested in the campaign are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Tomlinson
Ellington’s
Mangum Avenue
Green Drug Company
Texas Interscholastic Meet Opens in Austin
An army of high school athletes from across Texas arrived in Austin to compete in the state interscholastic track and field championships hosted by the University of Texas. The meet began today and runs through tomorrow with schools vying for titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Texas
University of Texas
Missing Rockingham boat found after sinking
London May 4 The admiralty reports the missing boat from the Rockingham the American steamer sunk with all 14 men has been picked up by a steamer.
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London
Admiralty
Rockingham
Cotton futures open steady after early liquidations
New York May 4 cotton opened steady with declines of 17 to 29 points. July fell to 19.46 and October to 18.70 as liquidation and pressure rose. Buyers returned on the call, helping July to 19.57 and October to 18.78, about 11 points off the low. May 19.40 July 19.50 Oct 18.72 Dec 18.82 Jan 18.88.
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New York
Alabama Supreme Court Acquits Sheriff Batson
Montgomery May 4 The Alabama supreme court today refused to impeach Sheriff T J Batson of Jefferson county on charges linked to the escape of D T Overton and others. The court holds Batson not guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Supreme Court of Alabama
T. J.batson
Jefferson County
D. T. Overton
Batson
British Forces Two Weeks Ahead On Western Front
Washington reports from a cablegram to Secretary Balfour say British forces are two weeks ahead of schedule on the western front with faster advance and smaller losses. They have broken the Oppy line and engage in the fiercest fighting to pierce the Wotan line near Douai Cambrai and northern Lens coal and iron fields. Germany tightens censorship as unrest grows in Petrograd over Milukoff and war aims.
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Washington
Western Front
Balfour
Foreign Office
Oppy
Douai
Cambrai
Germany
France
Lens
Arras
Reichstag
Junkers
Socialist Party
Belgium
Russia
Petrograd
Paul N. Milnkoff
Professor Milukoff
Slarkening
Revolts Reported in Berlin Last Week
A Maastricht newspaper claims serious revolts occurred in Berlin last week with guns used against the mob. The report is unconfirmed by other sources.
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Berlin
Amsterdam
Maeatricht
Farmers Union Trading Company Chartered in Wilson
The Farmers Union Trading company of Wilson is chartered with a capital of $100,000 by the secretary of state. The firm will buy and sell fertilizer and promote food crop production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Farmers Union Trading Company of Wilson
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Miss Nichols
RED Cross
Women’s Federation of Clubs
Enterprise
Ence Johnson
Federal Council
MR. Tomlinson
City
British War Office
Cablegram
Somme
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