Carranza orders 80000 troops to pursue bandits in Mexico
Washington reports Carranza lifts 80000 troops into northern Chihuahua to wipe out bandits. Sibley expedition returns without casualties after 168 miles into Mexico, rescuing two Americans and taking five Mexican prisoners amid tense border talks and possible martial law questions.
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Commercial Club to Furnish Club Rooms in High Point
The Commercial Club directors and furnishing committee ordered new furniture from High Point suppliers for club rooms at the old Bencini place on South Main. Rooms include reception music reading card and directors areas with oak and mahogany furnishings. total cost at least $5,000, with completion expected by June.
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Endorsement of Prohibition Amendments Reported by Cumberland Presbyterians
The Cumberland Presbyterian church reports at its 86th General Assembly session in Birmingham that constitutional prohibition amendments are endorsed in its prohibition committee findings. It notes statewide prohibitions progress, naming 19 states with full measures and 15 with partial ones, and highlights a nationwide liquor campaign favoring moderation over total abstinence. It condemns the beer and raw eye tonic as a troubling trend among women.
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Durham Negro Convicted of Attempted Assault
Thomas Falls, a Negro, was found guilty in the Durham Superior Court of attempted assault on a white girl in Cedar Fork township. He received a 15 year sentence and will be moved to Raleigh this evening.
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Washington's New Note to Great Britain Protests Mail Seizures
Washington reports that America has prepared a new note to Great Britain protesting continued interference with American mails. The dispatch aims for transmission to London by tonight with a vigorous demand for ending mail seizures.
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Attempt to wreck Atlantic Coast Line train thwarted
Rocky Mount NC May 22 an alleged wrecking attempt on Atlantic Coast Line passenger No 85 between Elm City and Wilson 14 miles south of Rocky Mount was foiled when the engineer spotted a cross tie blocking the rails and slowed the train to near stop there was little damage and no arrests reported officials went to the scene.
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No Council Meeting Tonight on Haynes Retention
City council will not hold a meeting tonight to decide the school superintendent issue. Report says about thirty signers endorse a petition to keep Mr Haynes at a salary of 32000.
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Colonel Roosevelt testifies as character witness in Riggs Bank case
Former President Roosevelt takes the stand in a perjury trial involving three Riggs National Bank officials. He testifies for President C. Glover, stating long acquaintance since 1889 and high character. Roosevelt says he came to Washington voluntarily and arrived ten minutes before court. The crowd cheered as he entered.
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Weather: Showers Tonight and Wednesday Outlook
The forecast calls for showers tonight with a plan for Wednesday to be partly cloudy. Winds will be moderate and shift to variable as conditions evolve.
French spring surprise on Germans at Verdun front
French forces attacked northeast of Verdun and penetrated Fort Douaumont, driving Germans from most of the front while counter attacks attempt to regain trench positions near Thiamont farm. Meuse fighting persists with no new ground changes and Austrian gains south of Tyrol reported in Rome briefings.
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Democrats Outline Campaign Plans for Coming Year
Washington May 23 The administration begins drafting campaign issues with ex governor Glynn as temporary chairman of the St Louis convention submitting his keynote address to President Wilson. The Democratic platform centers on peace prosperity and administration records including the currency bill and business labor support. The Monroe doctrine and efforts to foster trade with South and Central American nations will be stressed.
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Wilson
Prosecution Garners Evidence in Waite Murder Trial
New York May 23 The state continues to present medical testimony to build its case against Dr Arthur Warren Waite charged with the murder of his father in law John E Peck of Grand Rapids Michigan Peck reputed millionaire Prosecution argues Waite killed for the fortune The defense plans to call alienists and argue Waite was insane at the time of the crime
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New York
Arthur Warren Waite
John E. Peck
Grand Rapids
Mich
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House rejects Porto Rican suffrage amendment in bill
Washington May 23 The house voted 80 to 59 to strike from the Porto Rico bill an amendment granting suffrage to the island. The bill then passed without roll call, essentially as introduced.
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Railroad union to hold triennial convention in Denver
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen will open a three week convention in Denver on June 1 with 542 delegates representing about 58 000 members. Items include constitution revision and permanent headquarters. The ladies auxiliary meets concurrently with 375 delegates. Expected attendance totals 2040 visitors.
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Aay
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
W. S. Carter
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Chamber of Delegates
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San Francisco
Chicago
Vice President Marshall speaks at Greensboro commencement
Vice President Thomas R. Marshall and Mrs. Marshall attend the State Normal and Industrial College graduation in Greensboro. Marshall delivers the commencement address to the graduating class. A banquet and a reception follow before their midnight departure for Washington.
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Associated Press
Greensboro
Thomas R. Marshall
United States
Progress in Selecting Orpet Jury Nears Eight Stalwart Members
Waukegan May 23 Officials predicted completion of the jury to try Will H. Orpet for the murder of Marian Lambert. The first week yielded four jurors. Yesterday two men were tentatively accepted by both sides and two more passed by the defense, totaling eight jurors when court opened.
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