North Carolina Aviator Tops German Lines in First Franco American Flight
Corporal J. M. Mc Connell from Carthage, North Carolina, participated in the first aerial expedition by American aviators serving the French army over German lines. Flying at 12,000 feet under heavy anti aircraft fire, the group reconnoitered for nearly two hours without any injuries. Other participants included Lieut William K Thaw and several notable Marines and reporters, with more flotillas planned from additional volunteers.
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Paris
J. M. McConnell
Carthage
N. C
Flying Corps
McConnell
William K. Thaw
Pittsburgh
Thaw
Victor Chapman
Chapman
Elliott Cowdin
New York
Kiffen Rockwell
Asheville
Norman Prince
Boston
Hall
Galveston
Tex
University students win scholarships for Fort Oglethorpe camp
May 18 Chapel Hill reports North Carolina students earned twelve scholarships to a military training camp at Fort Oglethorpe Georgia beginning in July. Ten scholarships funded by A S Draper of Charlotte and two via the National Security League cover camp expenses. Alternates listed. Also a local notice promoting The White Sister at Rose Theatre tomorrow.
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Chapel Hill
North Carolina
Fort Aglethorpe
H. G. Baily
Harmony
Ralph Ballew
Hickory
F. D. Bell
Tuexdo
F. F. Bradshaw
Hillsboro
ER. P. Brooks
Woodedale
W. G. Burgess
Shelby
E. G. Hogan
Roy Homewood
Burlington
J. B. Linker
Salisbury
H. E. Marsh
Marshville
Fort Oglethorpe
Plattsburg
National Security League
H. D. Sharpe
L. ©. Gwaltney, Jr
McDaniel Lewis
J. A. Capps
B. W. Butler
H. V. Johnson
Regular Convocation Notice for High Point Chapter No 70
Masonic notice calling full attendance for the Regular Convocation of High Point Chapter No 70 R A M on Friday night May 19 at 7:40 pm. E H P J H Dobbs and J Jas Griffith, Secry, preside.
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High Point
Mortgagee's Sale on Ingram Property in Guilford County
Mortgagee Cecil advertises sale of Robert and Corrina Ingram property in High Point township Guilford County on June 20 1916 at 1 PM. Land described as 7680 square feet adjoining T Y Hamilton and Lee Meredith with a 45 degree line survey. Assignee D Lualta Cecil holds notice.
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High Point Township
Guilford County
T. Y. Hamilton
TY. Hamilton
Lee Meredith
High Point Townshm
T. Y. Hamilton's
Robert Ingram
Yaquis Reported To Have Started Out To Fight Americans
A San Antonio dispatch says 800 Yaqui troops began northward from Torreon with the aim to wipe out Colonel Frederick Sibley’s command. General Funston outlines four border patrol districts with brigadier generals in charge from Brownsville to Del Rio to guard towns and bridges along the Southern Pacific.
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San Antonio
Tex
F. Serfer
Fagle Pass
Torreon
Frederick Sibley
Carranza
Villa
Funston
Obregon
Boquillas
General Funston
Brownsville
James Parker
Roma
Laredo
Blocker’s
Henry A. Green
del Rio
Southern Pacific
A. L. Parmerter
19Th Infantry
Coast Artillery
White Sister film lavishly staged at Rose
The feature costs a large sum to stage with furnishings in the thousands of dollars and rare European furniture. Experts worked weeks obtaining interior materials. It will be shown tomorrow at the Rose in six reels.
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Rose Theatre
Europe
Foreclosure Sale Notice in Guilford County North Carolina
Under the power of sale by Thos Steed and wife Martha Steed on December 2 1907 the property in High Point Guilford County near T Y Hamilton is offered at public auction by D Cecil mortgagee and Lualta Cecil assignee. The parcel fronts on Hamilton line and measures 7680 square feet more or less. Sale details recorded in Book 199 page 534 of the Guilford Deeds. Date 60 aw 4t.
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Robert Ingram
Corrina Ingram
Register of Deeds Office
Guilford County
Thos, Steed
Martha Steed
Register of Deeds’ Office of
Juilford County
Sir John Jellicoe: England's Best Bet in War Mood
London May 18 The best cheered man in England is Sir John Jellicoe the silent admiral on the navy lid. Movie audiences cheer the admiralty face while Jellicoe waits in the North Sea waiting for the Germans. His deeds inspire, his face shows action and wisdom, making him England’s hero in war times.
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London
England
John Jellicoe
Lord Kitchener
Sir John French
Douglas Haig
Charles Monroe
Wilson
Chermg
JeNeie
Admiralty
Whitehall
Jellicoe
North Sea
Belgium
Poland
Serbia
Admiralty Wireless
Aero Club of America to Supply Guard Aeroplane
The Aero Club of America agreed to contribute 5000 dollars toward buying an aeroplane for the New Mexico national guard on Mexican border duty if Colonel Cutting raises 42500. A telegram from Adjutant General Herring echoed the appeal. Secretary Baker will be informed of the requests as a sign of national guard aircraft shortage.
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New York
Cutting
New Mexico National Guard
Aero Club of America
New Mexico Guard
Aero Club
Herring
New Mexico
Baker
National Guard
Manufacturers Urge Dyes Shipments and Tariff Revision
Philadelphia date May 18 resolutions adopted by the National Association of Hosiery and Underwear Manufacturers urge the state department to accelerate shipments of 15 000 tons of anl ine dye from Germany and ask Congress to revise the tariff on knit goods to aid American manufacturers P C Withers of Mount Vernon Jr elected president of the association
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Philadelphia
State Department
Germany
Congress
National Association of Hosiery and Underwear Manu
President gratified with progress on administration bills
President Wilson expresses gratification at congressional progress on administration bills and hopes to adjourn early. He expects most programs ready before June conventions. Key measures include shipping, rural credits, Philippine and Porto Rican, tariff commission, and corrupt practices acts.
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Washington
Wilson
Tech
Congress
Representative Eagle
Texas
Kern
Senate
Clark
Burleson
Glynn
New York
Champ Chirk
Shadow Lawn
New Jersey
Rheumatism Relief Ad for Chamberlain's Liniment
An advertisement urges readers troubled by chronic or muscular rheumatism to try Chamberlain's Liniment. It claims the relief from pain is worth many times its cost and notes availability everywhere.
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Chamberlain
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Family Pills Ad
A 19th century testimonial style ad touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy taken internally to affect mucous membranes. It claims cures for catarrh and offers a $100 reward for any failing case, with Dr. Cheney and Co. of Toledo selling the remedy and related pills through druggists at 75 cents.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
The White Sister to Play at Rose Theater Today
Essanay presents The White Sister starring Viola Allen with Richard Travers at the Rose theater today May 18. The film showcases lavish European set pieces and massive production costs reflecting its high significance for the year.
Viola Allen Swoops Public Off Its Feet In The White Sister
Viola Allen headlines the Rose theater performance of The White Sister at the Rose theater today May 15. The six act Es sanay photoplay written by F Marion Crawford has critics predicting a long run and crowds filling every show. The play is described as irresistible with a great human element sweeping audiences into talk.
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Viola Allen
Essanay
F. Marion Crawford
Rose Theater
Novel Introduction Featured In The White Sister Photoplay
Essanay presents The White Sister a six act photoplay based on F Marion Crawford. Viola Allen stars and appears from the page in a pioneering opening from the back with a full length image leading the audience into the story. Shown at the Rose theater today May 15.
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Fred E. Wright
Rose Theater
May Ls
Essanay Actor Dayton Familiar With White Sister Author
Frank Dayton who plays Col Parlo in Essanay's The White Sister at the Rose theater today May 18 is a student of J Marion Crawfords works the author of the famous play. Dayton was well acquainted with Crawford during his life and owns many autographed volumes.
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Essanay
Miss Allen
Travers
Rose Theater
Frank Dayton
Col. Parlo
J. Marion Crawferd
Dayton
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Lualta Cecil
Sir John Jellicoe
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Zinzendorf
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