Belgian Sculptors Work Praised At Royal Academy Exhibition
The Royal Academy show highlights Belgian artist M. Bede Rombeaux with a life size sculpture Premier Morning praised for originality. War subjects dominate with works by Olivier Lavery and Wilkinson, plus pieces by Napier Henry and Charlton depicting frontline scenes and Belgian resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Bede Rombeaux
Morning Telegraph
Rodin
Belgium
France
Post
Chantons
Belges
M. Cammaerts
Flanders
Venice Struggles As War Cripples Tourism And Trade
Venice endures severe hardship as wartime conditions crush tourism and local commerce. Hotels sit empty, gondoliers pawn gear, stores default on rents, and relief funds wane while thousands face poverty and near starvation. The city’s economy reeled by the spring season.
Interned British Sailors in Groningen Camp Education and Life
Chicago pastor reports on the Grongingen internment camp for the British Naval Brigade. The town university environment offers free classrooms and a well organized camp with barracks, a recreation hall, lectures, religious services, workshops, a daily paper, a 1000 volume library, and a free post office. Men mix classes and ranks, draw Dutch sympathy, and clergymen actively lead sport and community activities.
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Associated Press
London
A. A. Pranstiebhl
Chicago
Holland
United States
Grongingen
British Naval Brigade
Antwerp
H. H. Coryton
England
What Would Happen If An American Worked Germany Like Dernburg
A Philadelphia Press prompt ponders how an American with distinct status would be treated in Germany if he attempted to influence German policy as Dr. Dernburg tries in the United States. It questions potential consequences for such an active expatriate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Press
Germany
Dr. Dernburg
Premier California Expositions Fares From California Rail Line
Southern Railway promotes low round trip fares for the Premier California Expositions with sale dates March 1 to November 30, 1915 and final return by December 31 1915. It highlights diverse routing via Seattle Portland Memphis St Louis Chicago New Orleans and Sunset route plus special Pullman car parties and stopovers to save tour costs. R H De Butts Charlotte division passenger agent listed for more details.
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Wee Baeiby
Seattle
Portland
Southern Railway
Memphis
St. Louis
Chicago
New Orleans
R. H. DeButts
Charlotte
First War Claim Paid Under Overman’s Bill in State
Washington reports the first federal war claim under the omnibus claims bill, passed by Senator Overman, was paid to George H. Bellamy of Wilmington as administrator of John H. Theis estate. The warrant valued about 25000, reflecting North Carolina claims totaling near 150,000. Also noted is a decision that rural route from Hamptonville to Stoneville remains unchanged, despite local pressure.
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W. L. Wylhe
Ypres
Napier Henry
Norman Wilkinson
Invincible
Falklands Islands
France
John Charlton
Aisne
Marne
Charles Kb. Stewart
Belgium
Washington
Senator Overman
George H. Bellamy
Wilmington
John HH. Theis
Hubert Martin
Treasury
Bellamy
Mrr
Overman
Post Office Department
Hamptonville
Yadkin County
Stone Ville
Iredell County
Divorce Action Notice in Guilford County NC
Alma McIntire Goldstein sues Charles Croidstein in Guilford County Superior Court for divorce. Defendant must appear at the June 7 1915 term in Greensboro NC and answer or demur to the complaint. Clerk M W Gant signs as clerk.
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Guilford County
Alma McIntire Goldstein
Charles Croidstein
Greensboro
North Carolina
M. W. Gant
Easy Case to Conduct Sparks Defense Anxiety
A defense attorney faces a challenging case when a good-looking woman is the defendant, though soft snaps are few and the counsel should not worry unduly about public perception or jury bias.
Registration Notice for Guilford County Bond Election
Voters of High Point must register for the Guilford County court house bond election. Registration opens Thursday April 29 with books at North High Point Mayor's office and South High Point precincts 1 and 2 on Saturdays 9 am to sunset and other days at registrar locations.
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High Point
Guilford County
North High Point
J. L. Sechre
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M. Edge Rombeaux
Royal Academy
New Academy
Herbert Olivier
Britain
Dunkirk
Furnes
George
John Lavery
London Hospital
Red Cross
Venice
Italy
St. Mark
Grand Canal
Bette Times
Groningen
Great University
California Expositions
San Francisco
San Diego, Cal
Carrier OF
North Wilkesboro
Salisbury Statesville
Greensboro “Ese
Atchison Globe
M. Hedgecock
C. B. Mattocks
Eg Sanking Home For Savings Home Institution the Bank
Che Commercial
United States Depository
J. Elwood Cox
W. G. Bradshaw
C. M. Hauser
V.A. J. Idol
Battiste
UNM
Wai
Sia Feduction
A. Mopffit
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