Border Forces Expanded as US Bolsters Border Patrol
President Wilson calls out militia from Arizona New Mexico and Texas to join Major General Funston along the border. About 8000 total troops including regulars and militia are mobilized to guard against raids amid tensions with Mexico. Officials cite Glenn Springs raid as justification and note no immediate plan to withdraw American forces or deploy Pershing expedition troops.
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Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Ashington
Wilson
Funston
National Guard
Big Ben
Rio Grande
United States
Baker
Soen
Glenn Springs
Pershing
Obregon
Wilsom
Mexico City
Carranza
Mexico
Fatal Explosion at Atlas Powder Plant
A blast at the Atlas Powder Company north of Paterson New Jersey destroyed three buildings at 1 o clock. Initial reports said 50 to 100 workers were killed but this could not be confirmed.
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Atlas Powder Plant
Patervon
N. de
Atlas Vowder Company
Here
Germans Make Their Greatest Effort at Verdun
The German assault to break Verdun continues with heavy bombardments and powerful attacks. After earlier gains near Hill 804 Douaumont and Haudremont, Paris reports a complete repulse at Hill 804 by 3 this morning. French counterattacks near Thiacourt have regained some ground as artillery roars east and southeast of Verdun and a right flank push appears possible.
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Associated Press
Verdun
Douaumont
Haudremont
Paris
Thiacourt
Seven Americans Escape Mexican Bandit Raid Near Boquillas
A private message reported seven American mine workers near Boquillas Mexico overpowered guards and fled to the border with three Mexicans as prisoners. Dr Homer Powers of San Angelo Texas was among the captured and escaped. President Wilson ordered border state militia. General Funston heads to San Antonio. A conference between Generals Scott and Obregon is planned for today at Obregon’s headquarters.
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Lansing
Obregon
Glenn Springs
General Funston
Rodgers
Mexico City
State Department
Carranza
Scott
Fl Paso
Boquillas
Mex
Homer Powers
San Angelo
Tex
Wilson
Funston
San Antonio
Lutheran Synod Set to Meet in Concord May 10
The 113th annual session of the North Carolina Lutheran synod will convene in Concord on Wednesday May 10 and run through the 11th. The merger question with the Tennessee synod tops the agenda, a matter considered previously twice.
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Concord
North Carolina
Lutheran Synod
North Carolina Synod
Tennessee Synod
Weather outlook fair and cooler tonight
The forecast says clear skies with cooler temperatures tonight. Wednesday should be fair with moderate northwest to north winds.
Explosion Blows Two Atlas Wonder Buildings Killing Four
In Newark New Jersey two Atlas Wonder company dynamite stores were blown up shortly after 1 pm today. Reports say at least four men were killed and the blast rattled towns within 25 miles of the plant.
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Newark
N. J
Atlas Wonder Company
New Jersey
Casement Treason Trial to be Public and Open
London reports the Sir Roger Casement treason case will be public. The initial hearing will be before a police magistrate tomorrow morning, with a later trial before the highest court and jury. Casement is expected to conduct his own defense.
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Associated Press
London
Sir Roger Casement
Sir Roger
Casualty Toll From Dublin Uprising Released
London on May 9 reports 124 killed 388 wounded and nine missing among British forces in Dublin during the uprising totaling 521 casualties. Premier Asquith announced the figures in the House of Commons.
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Associated Press
London
Dublin
Royal Irish Constabulary
Asquith
House of Commons
Reverend P D Brown to Attend North Carolina Synod
Rev P D Brown and Dr C E Reitsell will attend the Evangelical Lutheran synod of North Carolina meeting in Concord May 10 14. Brown will speak Thursday on Soul Saving the Primary Duty of the Church. The synod traces to 1808 with St Johns Salisbury and is among the oldest Lutheran bodies in America.
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P. D. Brown
C. E. Reitsell
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of
Antidote Found For Bichloride Poisoning In Cincinnati
Cincinnati reports a new antidote for bichloride of mercury poisoning. Dr. J. H. Wilms states calcium sulphite given intravenously, one grain per ounce of water, within 48 hours, neutralizes the poison. City health officers endorse the finding.
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Cincinnati
J. H. Wilms
Tragic double death in Ansonville area
In Wadesboro on May 9 an accident in the northern county caused Mrs. Tabitha McLendon to fall and break her wrist. Her husband William B. McLendon rushed to help her and died from heart failure sparked by the shock.
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Wadesboro
Tabitha McLendon
William B. McLendon
Ansonville Township
White Star Liner Cymric Sunk After Torpedo Hit
The White Star liner Cymric 13000 tons was torpedoed yesterday afternoon and sank early today off the Irish coast. She carried war munitions from New York to London and a crew of over 100, with five crew killed in the engine room. All others were saved. The ship was reported in admiralty service, and the voyage from New York to Liverpool usually takes 8 days. Destination believed near west coast of Ireland, exact location undetermined.
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New York
London
Cymrie
Queenstown
Admiralty Service
Liverpool
Ireland
Secretary Lansing notes German submarine policy shift
The note to Berlin states Germany will confine submarine operations and honor international law. It asserts the U S will monitor the new policy and warns that German rights to discuss certain diplomatic matters are limited to issues of merchant ships and neutrals. Continued on page eight.
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Washington
May
Lansing
Gerard
Berlin
United States
Germany
High Seas
Kermaty
Ir. Lansing
Germ
Lieutenant Fay Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison
Associated Press reports Robert Fay a former German lieutenant was convicted in Federal court of conspiracy to destroy munitions ships for the Allies. He received eight years in Atlanta federal prison. Brother-in-law Walter Scholz and Paul Daeche were sentenced to four and two years respectively with fines totaling two dollars.
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Associated Press
New York
Robert Fay
Atlanta
Walter Scholz
Paul Daeche
Falso
Cymrie Leaves New York for Liverpool With War Supplies
The Cymrie departed April 29 from New York bound for Liverpool with a cargo of munitions including 8,900 cases of cartridges and 11,049 cases of empty shells. Capt. F B Beadwell commands a crew of over 109. no passengers and no armament. British vice consul J J McPherson notes no Americans aboard and that the ship recently carried 140 crew, with twelve desertions and eight recruits, plus five ill distressed British seamen. The manifest lists rifles, primers, aeroplane parts, barbed wire, tractors parts, bayonets, fuseheads and 6,720 cases of fuses.
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New York
Cymrie
Liverpool
F. B. Beadwell
J. J. McPherson
Chicago
The
Cymric
Insurance Men Meet in Durham Today
Insurance men from across the state gather in Durham for the annual North Carolina Association of Life Insurance Underwriters meeting. The morning session covers business, a city sightseeing tour follows, then a barbecue at Samuel Sparger's home. Asheville was chosen as next year’s meeting site.
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Associated Press
Durham
North Carolina Association of Life Insurance Underwriters
Samuel Sparger
Asheville
Association
Cymric Torpedoed Near Noon Report From Liverpool
The White Star line reports the Cymric was torpedoed about noon yesterday. The loss is noted as imminent with ships and cargo vulnerable as wartime danger continues.
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Liverpool
White Star Company
Cymric
Kirby Steamship Lost in Lake Superior Storm
The steamship Kirby owned by Northwestern Trading Company of Detroit was lost today off Beagle Harbor Lake Superior during a severe storm near Sault Ste. Marie Michigan. No further details are provided on casualties or rescue efforts.
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Associated Press
Sault St. Marie
Mich
Kirby
Northwestern Trading Company
Detroit
Beagle Harbor
Lake Superior
Laws Prohibit City State and Federal Bird Shooting
A Humane officer warns High Point residents that shooting birds violates city ordinances state law and federal law. Citizens report many boys are harming birds. arrests will be made regardless of who is involved. City fines reach five dollars under the ordinance.
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High Point
Increase in Telegraph Operators Pay by Southern Railway
Hisckory May 9 The Southern railway announces a raise of 35 per month for all telegraph operators.
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Hisckory
The
Southern Railway
Porto Rican tobacco crop falls short
San Juan May 9 The Porto Rican tobacco crop will fall far short of the season estimates and the highest tobacco prices in ten years are prevailing. The crop will total 12 006 000 pounds rather than 18 090 000 to 20 000 000 pounds. Prices for sun grown leaf range from 30 cents per pound versus 2 for last year and 15 for two years ago. Experts estimate this year's crop will bring three or four million dollars more than last year.
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Associated Press
San Juan
Porto Rico
Ihe
Bankrupt Petition Filed for Randolph Supply Company
Attorneys Roberson Barnhardt and Smith filed in federal court to place Randolph Supply Co of Asheboro in bankruptcy. C Barnhardt visited Asheville on Monday to consult Judge Boyd and seek a receiver appointed.
Weather Dampens Local Berry Run and Lettuce Shipments
Dry weather in Wilmington likely reduces berry yield by about 30 percent. Since the season began about 400 cars have moved, versus 900 cars the previous year. A large amount of lettuce is being shipped from New Hanover county to northern markets.
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Wilmington
New Hanover County
Camels and Elephant Replace Horses in Sheffield Dray
A Sheffield mercantile firm loads two camels and an elephant onto a dray to offset horse scarcity. The trio carries ten tons with ease, replacing eight horses and becoming a city fixture as observed in London on May 9.
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London
Sheffield
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