Baptists Gather in Asheville for Southern Conference
Southern Baptists from across the region meet in Asheville for the first annual convention opening sessions. Rev. C W Daniel delivers the spiritual keynote, with reports showing substantial growth in membership and church properties, and discussions on missions and church union.
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C. W. Daniel
Charles W. Daniel
Atlanta
Baptists of
South
Southern Baptist Church
Lansitre Burrows
Mason and Dixon
United States
North Carolina Elks Hold State Convention in Washington
Elks from across North Carolina gather in Washington for the state convention. The opening session includes welcoming delegates and a reception at the Berks home. Mayor Stewart and Stephen Bragaw will address the gathering. A parade and theater events are planned with a Pamlico River excursion and parade trophy presentations the next day.
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Associated Press
Washington, N. C
Order of Elks
North Carolina
Elks
Berks
Stewart
Stephen ©. Bragaw
Washington Lodge
Thomas J. Murphy
Creensboro
Pamlico
Riks
American Drowns When Ship Bataviero Vo Sinks
London May 17 reports Luigi Mancini an American wireless expert from Roswell New Mexico drowned when the steamship Bataviero Vo exploded. The American embassy was informed today.
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Associated Press
London
Luigi Mancini
Bataviero Vo
Mancini
Roswell
N. M
High Point Military Attends Mecklenburg Celebration
Captain Dallas Zollicoffer will lead about 40 Company M North Carolina National Guard members to Charlotte for the Mecklenburg declaration celebration. The guard will form a parade and review, with a sham battle Saturday afternoon. Major L Sinclair and other civilians plan to attend. President and Mrs. Wilson expected.
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Dallas Zollicoffer
Craig
Charlotte
Wilson
Funeral of Mrs Kulster Held in Greensboro
Funeral services for Mrs. George H. Royster were held at the First Presbyterian Church in Greensboro this afternoon. Mrs. Royster, born Etta Trene Farrar in Cratham County, moved to Greensboro as a child and married Mr. Royster in 1884, a long-time local businessman.
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George H. Royster
First Presbyterian Church of
Greensboro
Hol Point
Royster
Etta Trene Farrar
Cratham County
Oxford
Mrs WV Chandler Leaves for Virginia Visit
Mrs. WV Chandler and her young daughter Dirxan depart tomorrow for Rich man and Hopewell Virginia to spend a month with relatives and friends.
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Chandler
Little Datughter
Dirxan
Richman
Hopewell
The Weather Fair Tonight and Thursday With Light Winds
A fair forecast for tonight and Thursday with little change in temperature. Moderate west to northwest winds are expected, bringing mild conditions.
Reunion Activities Mark Second Day Of Confederate Veterans Meeting
Birmingham May 17 The annual United Confederate Veterans reunion enters its second day with election of officers and selection of the next reunion city by veterans and Sons of Veterans. The Confederate Southern Memorial Association also plans a business meeting and memorial services under veteran and memorial group auspices. A parade of maids and sponsors of division departments is scheduled with interchanges between Alabama Grand Army of the Republic officers and Confederate veterans leaders. General Charles A. Mange and staff will visit General Bennett H. Young, who will later reciprocate.
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Associated Press
Biringham
Sons of Veterans
United Confederate Veterans
Confederate Southern Memorial Association
Allo
Veter Tes
Memorial Association
Division Departments of Veterans
Department of Alabama
Grand Army of the Republic
Confederate Veterans
Feneral Charles A. Mange
Grand Army of —the Republic
Bennett H. Young
American Troops Kill Six Bandits Near Glenn Springs
Marathon Texas, May 17. Maj Langhorne and two cavalry troops surrounded Mexican bandits who raided Glenn Springs and Boquillas. They killed six and captured 75. U S soldiers rescued Jesse Deemer, the American storekeeper captured during the raid, according to a report reaching here today.
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Associated Press
Marathon
Tex
Maj Langhorne
Glenn Sprimas
United States
Jesse Deemer
Glenn Sprmps
Boquillas
Terry
Casement and Bailey Committed on High Treason Charge
Sir Roger Casement and Daniel Bailey were committed for trial on high treason after a preliminary hearing related to the Irish rebellion ongoing since Monday. The date and court for the trial were not announced.
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Casement
Bailey
Associated Press
London
Roger Casement
Daniel Bailey
Episcopal Diocese Discusses Plan for five million relief fund
Henderson May 17 discussion of a new canon creating a 5 000 000 relief fund for retired clergy widows and orphans of deceased rectors and how to raise it topped the 160th annual North Carolina Episcopal diocese convention. The women’s auxiliary welcomed by Mrs I W Hughes and Kate Cheshire presided luncheon served by local church ladies. Charles R K Pancoast of Philadelphia to address tonight on St Luke's International Hospital in Tokio Japan.
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Associated Press
Henderson
Episcopal Diocese of
North Carolina
Board of Missions
I. W. Hughes
Kate Cheshire
Raleigh
Charles RK. Pancoast
Philadelphia
St. Luke’s International Hospital
Tokio
Japan
Naval engagement off Belgian coast reported
London May 17. A naval engagement occurred yesterday off the Belgian coast between small German and British war ships. There were no British casualties.
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Belgian
London
Grand Lodge Odd Fellows Convention to High Point
A telegram to The Enterprise confirms High Point will host the 1917 Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows meeting. J. R. Young, a High Point delegate, said the Wilson convention chose High Point by a large majority to hold the next gathering.
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High Point
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Enterprise
J. R. Young
Mr. Young
Grand Lodge of
Hostile Warships Meet Off Belgium and Verdun Quiet
A clash between German and British warships occurred off the Belgian coast with British destroyers and monitors repelling the German destroyers and suffering no casualties. Verdun front reports little infantry action and a German grenade attack near Dead Man's Hill failed. An Austrian raid on Venice caused minor damage due to anti aircraft gun defenses. The Dutch steamer Bataviero the Fifth, 1500 tons, was sunk in the North Sea with four crew lost.
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Verdun
Paris
Dead Man's Hill
Venice
Bataviero
North Sea
London Dispatch Srys
Gilliam Heads Commercial Club and City Salary Cuts
The article reports Tom Gilliam leading the Commercial Club, Arthur Lyon re elected city manager at 2500 annually, and a pay cut for the city schools superintendent from 2000 to 1700. The High Point council, led by Mayor Pickett and with Alexander and Davis, passed a revenue bill and authorized street/railway work while discussing licenses and street extensions.
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Pickett
Alexander
Davis
Smith
Terry
Holder
Moser
Southern Railway
H. A. Moffitt
Dewey Street
Moffitt
Greensboro
Cty
Nevr
High Point Elks skip cup contest at Washington trip
High Point Elks will not enter this year’s loving cup contest. Only two delegates, George Neatier and W. G. Shipman, depart for the state convention in Washington this week. The lodge previously won the cup in 1814 and 1915 but will pass to avoid long travel.
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New Bern
Little Washington
High Point
President to attend Mecklenburg celebration in Charlotte
Washington May 27 President Wilson will leave Friday night for Charlotte to attend the Mecklenburg celebration of independence. Mrs Wilson will accompany him. They will reach Washington on their return Sunday morning. He plans to speak at an open air meeting review a parade and attend a public luncheon. Governors of South Carolina and Virginia will assist in receiving him.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Charlotte
Mecklenburg
Representative Webb
South Carolina
Virginia
Odd Fellows Elect Set of Grand Officers
Wilson May 17 Guy Weaver of Asheville was elected grand master at the Odd Fellows Grand Lodge of North Carolina. Richard J Jones of Wilmington was re-elected grand treasurer and B. H. Woodell of Raleigh was re-elected grand secretary. Other officers elected include Calvin Woodard of Wilson deputy grand master and G. Smith of Goldsboro grand warden. Thomas N. Greem of Waynesville was chosen grand representative for two years as the grand lodge prepares to adjourn tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Wilson
Guy Weaver
Asheville
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of
North Carolina
Richard J Jones
Wilmington
B. H. Woodell
Raleigh
Calvin Woodard
G. Smith
Goldsboro
Thomas N. Greem
Waynesville
Grand
President Wilson Replies to Pope Benedict Message
President Wilson responds to Pope Benedicts note urging restraint on submarine action to avoid war with Germany and expresses hope the United States may aid in restoring peace in Europe. The exchange reflects diplomatic efforts during the war era.
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Wilson
Pope Benedict
Washington
United States
Germany
Europe
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South Wain Street
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T. J. Gold
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Dye Barras
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Beards
Manufacturers’ Club
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W. P. Ragan
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