Crossing the Border in Pursuit of Mexican Bandits
Reports indicate a new American expedition may already cross the Mexican border pursuing bandits who raided Glenn Springs and Boquillas. Secretary Baker said Funston’s order to cross remained in force amid talks with Obregon and Scott as a possible cooperation plan emerged at El Paso.
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Associated Press
Washington
Glenn Springs
Scott
General ObDregon
el Paso
Department
Baker
Funston
General Obregon
Big Ben
Rosario Hernedo
Santa Rosaria
Boquillas
Coahuila
Alpine
Mex
San Antonio
War Department
Fourteenth Cavalry
Famous Riggs Bank Case Trial Begins
Washington May 8 the Riggs bank trial opened with Charles G Glover William J Flather and Henry H Flather charged with perjury in the district supreme court They contend the bank did its customers stock dealings and fight over Treasury officials conspiracy to wreck the bank looms over its charter renewal which may expire July 1 Government cites 932 stock transactions by the bank and the associated defunct company as key points The trial began today despite efforts to advance it on the calendar
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Washington
New York
Riggs Bank
Charles G. Glover
Willian J. Flather
Henry H. Flather
Riggs National Bank
District Supreme Court
Samuel Untermyer
Treasury
United States
Laskey
Star Corporation
Williams
Weather: fair tonight and Tuesday with gentle winds
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Tuesday. Winds will be light to moderate and shift gradually through the period.
Music Director Showcase at First Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church featured a high order concert with a Durham quartet and soloists. Palmer Constable and Ernest Constable performed along with Miss Currier Miss Howell and Miss Henrietta White replacing Howell in the evening.
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First Baptist
Palmer
Ernest Constable
Durham
Palmer Constable
Miss Currier
Miss Howell
Jesus Savious
Gillett
Fauconnier
McConnell
Sechrest Firm Heads to Goldsboro Funeral Directors Meet
The youth of the firm J. W. Sechrest and son undertakers embalmers will represent the firm at the 26th annual session of the Funeral Directors and Embalmers association to be held in Goldsboro. Robert H. Sechrest departs tomorrow morning to attend.
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J. W. Sechrest
Germans Press Verdun Offensive as Ground Shifts
The German attack at Verdun gains a foothold northeast of the city along a 500 metre front between Haudre month woods and Fort Donaumont while French forces retake a trench near Haudremont and push the crown prince’s troops south of Haudre month. A lull on the eastern front is noted by Y Vignna and no Austro Italian advances are reported. The French bark Marie Molinos was sunk by a submarine on May 3 with no casualties.
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Associated Press
Verdun
Meuse
Paris
Haudremont Woods
Fort Donaumont
Haudremonth
Y Vignna
Big Furniture Dealer Plans High Point Visit
Alberto F. Martinez of the North and South American Trading Co. of Santiago de Chile, writing as Ryan, says he will visit High Point within weeks to study opportunities for High Point furniture in Mexico and most of South America. He heads a jobbing house active across the region and will confer with local manufacturers on shipping into his market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberto F. Martinez
Santiago de Chile
Ryan
High Point
México
Martinez
Mexico
Revival Meeting Begins at West End Church
A protracted revival started at West End Baptist Church with Rev. F W Fry of Mocksville assisting Pastor Rev. F L Fiddler. Morning services drew a large crowd and last night the visiting preacher spoke to a packed house. Morning discourse centered on Christ's adaptability to believers needs and evening focus on personal effort in soul winning. Daily services at 2 30 and 7 45 p m are planned.
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West End Baptist Church
F. W. Fry
Mocksville
F. L. Fiddler
Christ
No defendants in court after quiet weekend
Local officers report no intoxicated individual seen on the streets over the weekend and no recorder's court session this morning as police activity remained routine.
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Recorder’s Court
Debate at South Main Street School resolves city advantages
Friday afternoon a South Main Street School debate in Miss Marshall's grade discussed the question That the city has more advantages than the country. On the affirmative were Van Sheetz Dewey Dodamead and Mary Harmon with judges Gordon Nance James Farriss and Nannie Kirkman declaring the affirmative the winner.
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Miss Marshall
South Main Street
van Sheetz
Dewey Dodamead
Mary Harmon
Reid Marsh
Montrose Ballard
Paul Gurley
Gordon Nance
James Farriss
Nannie Kirkman
New note to Germany outlines policy on submarine orders
Washington reports a brief note to Germany, ready for Berlin and public soon, pledging continued diplomatic ties if submarine instructions are followed. President Wilson, after talks with Secretary Lansing, pushes a firm stance against German attacks on ships and insists on legal compliance despite talks with Britain over the food blockade.
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Washington
Germany
Berlin
United States
Great Britain
Wilson
Lansing
Son
Von Buelow Summoned by Emperor for Political Significance
Dispatches from The Hague report former imperial chancellor Von Buelow has been summoned to headquarters by Emperor William. The move is described as of great political significance.
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London
von Buelow
William
Exchange Telegraph Company
Hague
Administration's Shipping Bill Moves Forward in House
Washington May 8 The revised administration shipping bill is introduced in the house with Democratic leaders ready to push for quick consideration after rural credits. Chairman Alexander and administration officials designed the redraft. Majority Leader Kitchin endorses the bill and predicts passage, citing a new limit on government operation of vessels to five years after the war ends. Ship owners welcomed the changes, though other edits are described as relatively minor.
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Alexander
Rine Committee
Kitchin
Big hydro aeroplane sets speed records in bay flight
A large hydro aeroplane completed a round trip from Hawkins Point near Baltimore to Newport News and back covering 173 miles in two hours 11 minutes. It achieved 166 miles per hour on the descent and set ten world records for speed and size. The craft then departed for Washington for a speed test.
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Washington
Lutheran church honors Rev. P D Brown as pastor completes term
High Point Lutheran hearth held its annual congregational meeting after Sundays sermon. The congregation voted to raise Rev P D Browns salary by 20 percent as he nearing the end of a three year pastorate. church purchased parsonage for 2250 and remodel 300. Members grew from 75 to 107. last year offerings totaled 1900 with 21 per member. Elders A W Klemmer RR Barrer reelected. T Reighter reelected deacon. Schultheiss elected deacon.
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Mr. Brown
A. W. Klemmer
RR. Barrer
T. Reighter
T. Schultheiss
House Rejects Proposed Standing Army Increase
The House rejected the senate amendment for a 250000 man standing army by 221 to 142. The House bill called for 146000 men. The senate plan for a volunteer army of 261000 was defeated by 251 to 209.
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Associated Press
Washington
May
Senate
House
President Urges Brandeis Confirmation in Senate Hearing
President Wilson sent his letter detailing reasons to nominate Louis D. Brandeis to the Supreme Court. The message was read to the Senate Judiciary Committee by Chairman Culberson. Wilson dismissed charges as incredible and driven by hostility and misinformation.
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Washington
Wilson
Louis D. Brandeis
Supreme Court
Senate Judiciary Committee
Culberson
Ono
Bradeis
Mr. Brandeis
Furniture Makers Meet This Week in Winston-Salem
The Southern Manufacturers' Association to hold a semi annual session at the Zinzendorf Hotel Winston Wednesday and Thursday with about 70 members expected. President J R Finley or VP Charles F Tomlinson will preside secretary T Ryan to present report. Speakers include Robert E Belt FTC and C L Chandler of the Southern Railway along with other notable figures.
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J.R. Finley
North Wilkesboro
Charles F. Tomlinson
High Point
Ryan
North Carolina
Winston
Greensboro
Thomasville
Zinzendorf
Association
Robert E. Belt
Federal Trade Commission
C. L. Chandler
Southern Railway Company
Belt
Chandler
Latin America
J. G. Mohrhenrich
Baltimore
Middle States Furniture Manufacturers’ Association
C. P. Weindel
The
Vehicle League
Charlotte
J A. Gilmore
Charlottesville
Southern Retail Furniture Dealers’ Association
Traffi and Transportation Committee
Freedom for the Filipinos Abandoned by Quezon Appeal
Manuel Quezon, Philippine commissioner, told President Wilson that his followers have abandoned immediate independence and favor a House bill granting greater self-government with a timetable. He urged Wilson to back the House measure and oppose the Clarke amendment setting a 1920 independence date. The Senate and House leaders discussed the issue at length. Clarke and Hitchcock urged acceptance of the House amendment that omits a withdrawal deadline.
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Washington
May
Manuel Quezon
Wilson
Congress
Clarke
Senate
House
Hitchcock
Philippine Committee
United States
Philippines
W C Pearce to Speak at Public Address Tonight
W C Pearce noted Sunday school specialist from Chicago will speak at the auditorium in High Point for the last meeting of the 12 week econ ouity training session. Pearce, superintendent of finance work for the International Sunday School Association, is a leading Sunday school expert expected to draw Greensboro attendees. The address is set for 8 o’clock tonight.
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Econouity Training School
W. C. Pearce
Chiago
High Point
Pearce
South Carolina
Greensix
Pear
International Sunday Sci Association
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Thority
Obrecor
Boquillas, Tex
Fun
Ston
Obregon
First Baptist Church
Goldsboro
Cortraued
Londom
Marie Molinos
HGR Point
West End Church
South Main Street School
Wil
Ade
Kaiser
Vised Administration Shipping Bill
Newport News
Newsport News
Hawkins Point
Rev
Pleasant Brown
Lutheran Hearth of
P. D. Brown
Brandeis
Southern
Furnitve Manufacturers
Sr Celtrers I
Vemes T. Ryan
Ern Manufacturers’ Association
W.C. Pearce
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