Ensign Gulflight Turreted by Submarine Attack Details
The state department released Ralph E. Smith’s sworn statement on the May 1 torpedoing of the Gulflight off the Meilly islands. The ship flew a six by ten foot American ensign and Captain Smith says no flag was seen on the submarine while two British patrol boats guided the vessel toward Bishop Lighthouse. The crew abandoned ship as it sank and were rescued. the ship later towed to Crow Sound, Scilly, for inspection.
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Washington
State Department
Ralph Ee. Smith
Gulflight
Meilly Islands
Smith
Lage
Filey
Bishop Lighthouse
Tom Ralph E. Smith
Port Arthur
Atlantic
Shin Mhete
English Channel
Iago
Rouen
Bishop
Logo
St. Mary's
Alfred Gunter
Scilly
Crow Sound
Oliver
Port of
Admiralty
The Whirling Disk at the Point Theater
A science based film built on auto-suggestion and advanced hypnosis stars Cleo Madison Ray Hanford Albert McQuarrie and Joe Wing. The story follows a scientist using hypnosis on a girl and a rival doctor who wins with genuine love. The movie aims to accurate scientific apparatus and psychological themes. The Whirling Disk plays at the Point Theater today.
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Cleo Madison
Ray Hanford
Albert McQuarrie
Joe Wing
Judge Conner Urges Moderation in Grand Jury Session
Wilmington May 12 Judge H Conner urged moderation of speech and support for the government as the United States court opened a two weeks term. He instructed the grand jury to ensure neutrality laws were not violated and to protect the rights of the people amid the European conflict.
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Conner
Wilmington
United States Court
H. (. Conner
War costs in British ships total 201 vessels lost
London reports that the cost of the war in British ships not including British warships amounts to 201 vessels lost. The death toll stands at 1,556. Parliament secretary Thomas J. MacNamara provided the figures in the House of Commons, noting the total includes merchant vessels yachts trawlers and drifters.
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London
Thomas J. MacNamara
Admiralty
House of Commons
Mr. MacNamara
Young Mooresville Couple Granted Marriage License
Statesville May 12 license issued for Vernon Stafford aged 16 and Miss Delty Christy aged 18, a youthful couple from Mooresville. The groom-elect’s father accompanied him to obtain the license.
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Statesville
Mooresville
Vernon Stafford
Delty Christy
East End Riots Erupt Over Lusitania Sinking
London reports violent anti German riots in the east end last night sparked by the sinking of the Lusitania and a South End air raid. Police deployed to restore order as crowds faced off with protesters and militants.
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London
East End
South End
High Point Milling Co Flour Ad Praises Bread Bakers
A vintage advertisement extols High Point Milling Co flour for housewives and cooks. It promises utmost satisfaction and praise for skilled bread bakers, highlighting Superior White Frost and Luxury as unmatched in quality and flavor.
Germany says neutral ships spared in war zone policy
Washington May 12 Germany through Ambassador Gerard says submarine commanders are instructed not to attack neutral vessels not engaged in hostile acts. Germany will pay damages for accidental harm in the war zone and will accept international investigation if disputes arise.
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Washington
Germany
Gerard
United States
England
Foreign Office
Jurors Drawn for June Term of District Court
Greensboro May 12 Jurors were drawn for the June term of United States District Court to convene June 8 with Judge James R. Boyd presiding. The term covers criminal and civil cases with many defendants charged with illicit distilling and the civil docket expected to finish quickly. The list includes 54 jurors from across the region such as J. W. Howe ll, Cana. Henry Harper, Winston-Salem. Lee Armfield, Greensboro. J. J. F. Newman, East Bend. J. A. Burton, Hightower. J. W. Flinn, Pine Hall. and J. Al. Rankin, Greensboro.
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Greensboro
United States District Court
James RE. Boyd
M. Amos
Sandy Ridge
J. W. Howell
Cana
J. Fred Faucett
Altomahaw
Frank Greeson
Whitsett
Henry Harper
Winston-Salem
Lee Armfield
Gireensboro
J. W. Hill
J. J. F. Newman
East Bend
J. L. Cheek
Efland
Lorenzo McCackill
Candor
J. P. Goode
Belews Creek
George W. Pugh
Mill
Wing
J. W. Flinn
Pine Hall
Elmer Bk. Byrd
Kemps Mills
D. I. Wagoner
Gibsonville
Jas. J. Tucker
Madison
Thomas J. Bonkemeyer
Ashboro
Allen B. Coltrane
Glenora
W. H. McDade
Cedar Grove
C. H. Williard
Kernersville
S. G. Doub
Tobaccoville
EK. B. Atkins
Colfax
J. M. Hester
T. M. Blalock
Oak Ridge
J. H. Tulton
Mount Airy
R. A. Bruton
Mount Gilead
L M. Russell
Troy
L. E. Bird
Thomasville
W. A. Wood
Millboro
A. C. Wharton
Clemmonsville
FE. W. King
WK. M. Thompson
Jonesvile
John W. Warren, Sr
Whernersvile
T. Herbert Tysor
Erect
T. W Vincent
Watson
A. J. Gordon
Hillsboro
J. al. Rankin
E. P. Trogdon
H. H. Williamson
Reidsville
J. G. Fulton
W. J. Wade
Spray
Divorce action filed in Guilford Superior Court
Alma MelIntire Goldstein sues Charles Goldstein for divorce in Guilford County North Carolina. The defendant must appear at the June 7 1915 term at Greensboro courthouse to answer or demur to the complaint. This 80th day of April 1915. M W Gant Clerk Superior Court Guilford County.
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North Carolina
Guilford County
Alma MelIntire Goldstein
Charles Goldstein
Greensboro
M. W. Gant
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Captain Smiths
Point Theater
Britain
High Point Milling CO
Cehmany
District Court
Chas. E. McManus
Dentists Bank of Commerce
High Point, N.C
C. B. Mattocks
Beeson Hardware Company
High Point
Macadam Road
Independent Insurance & Investment Co
E. Mendenhall
W. R. Morrow
Hennessee
Ball Gamez
Hennessee’s
N. C
Enterprise
United States Depository
J. Elwood Cox
W. G. Bradshaw
C. M. Hauser
V.A. J. Idol
Firestone
Michelin
Goodrich
Goodyear
High Point Motor Co
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