Zeppelins Raid English Coast. Transylvania Sunk
War summary reports a zeppelin and U boat activity with a raid on eastern English counties and the sinking of the 14,000 ton British transport Transylvania in the Mediterranean on May 4. Four ships penetrated inland. damage from bombs was negligible and one Norfolk death noted. L-22 destroyed near May 14 after coastal approach. May totals include 8,600 German unwounded taken between Soissons and Aubervilliers.
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Transylvania
Mediterranean
Norfolk
Cotton market nervous at New York open
May liquidation pushed May and the opening 30 points lower as July rose to 21.00 and October to 20.63 after the call. Futures opened steady with May 21.00, July 20.88, October 20.50, December 20.61, January 20.63.
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New York
Coton
Veterans to Hold Important Meeting
The High Point camp of the United Confederate Veterans urges all members planning to travel to Washington D C for the annual reunion to report at headquarters at 7 30 this evening to sign up and request county aid if needed Adjutant A M Idol issues the call Fifteen or more veterans are expected to go wearing full Confederate gray uniforms with new hats shoes and uniforms funded by friends
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High Point Camp
United Confederate Veterans
Washington
A. M. Idol
Viviani Tells French of American Views on Visit
Paris crowds greeted the French mission to the United States on arrival. Viviani after reception said he told Washington how touched he was by American sympathy and Wilson replied We are brothers in the same cause.
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Paris
Hhereing
United States
M. Viviani
Washington
Wilson
Few Excused From Registration in Draft System
Washington May 24. Provost Marshal General Crowder emphasizes that men within the age limit not already in the regular army navy national guard federal service reserves are required to register. Convicts and alien enemies must register but registration does not equal drafting. Exemption claims may be submitted as the draft by lot is conducted under a fair system.
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Washington
General Crowder
Army
Navy
National Guard
Naval Service
Sinking of Eighteen Merchantmen by U Boats Reported
London reports in its weekly shipping statement that 18 merchantmen over 1 600 tons were sunk by U boats in the past week. Nine vessels under 1 600 tons and three fishing ships were also lost. Continuous British shipping losses remain well below earlier alarm levels as weekly figures rise slightly after a prior drop.
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London
American newspaper men with Pershing expedition
Secretary Baker pledged broad press access for reporters with the first American expeditionary force under Major General Pershing heading to France. He noted the troops will operate on French soil so an understanding with French authorities is needed on what information might aid the enemy.
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Washington
Baker
France
Pershing
Confederate Veterans Reunion Opens with Noted Speakers
United States Senator Fletcher of Florida and Governors Stuart of Virginia and Manning of South Carolina will speak at the opening session June 4 in Washington for the Sons of Confederate Veterans reunion tied to the Confederate veterans' annual gathering. Mayor Mitchel of New York and John Temple Graves will also speak, with Mrs W J Behan of New Orleans delivering greetings from the Confederate Southern Memorial association.
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Washington
United States
Fletcher
Florida
Stuart
Virginia
Manning
South Carolina
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Mitchel
New York
John Temple Graves
W. J. Behan
New Orleans
Confederate Southern Memorial Association
United States Steel Hits Record Price on Exchange
United States Steel common sold at the highest price in history on the exchange this afternoon, touching 120. Other steel and iron stocks and the group of equipments and munitions were at their yearly highs. Rails showed irregular activity.
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New York
United States Steel
Missing officers and men announced
Official notice reports 29 officers and 373 men missing with confirmation of the loss and ongoing search or accounting efforts.
Transylvania torpedoed. British losses in 413 death toll
On May 4 the British transport Transylvania was torpedoed in the Mediterranean with 413 lives lost including officers and crew. The 14315 ton liner built in 1914 carried troops between New York and Mediterranean ports before service was canceled. Four or five German airships raided eastern England last night. one death reported and limited damage. A French liner Stontay bound for Marseille from Saloniki was torpedoed on April 6 with 45 lives lost.
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London
Transylvania
Mediterranean
New York
England
Paris
Stontay
Marsellaise
Saloniki
Home Coming Day at Green Street Baptist Church
Next Sunday observes home coming day at Green Street Baptist Church with a new member enrollment. Pastor Rev J M Hilliard says the event should be one of the most interesting in the churchs long history in the city.
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Green Street Baptist Church
J. M. Hilliard
Italian Forces Break Through Front. 9,000 Prisoners Taken
Italian troops pierced the Austro Hungarian line from Castavaizza to the sea and captured over 9,000 prisoners. Italian air units of 130 planes dropped 40 tons of bombs on Austro Hungarian positions with British batteries aiding.
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Fome
London
Castavaizza
War Office
Italian Offensive Reaches Second Stage Gains Near Gorizia
Major General Fr. Maurice told the Associated Press that the Italian offensive has entered a second stage with new gains between Gorizia and the sea. He said the first day yielded more than 3,000 prisoners and that all objectives had been gained, with official Rome details to follow today.
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London
Gorizia
Sea
FR. Maurice
Associated Press
Maurice
Rome
Murphy to Assume City Manager Role in High Point
Thomas J. Murphy former Greensboro mayor will assume duties as High Point city manager by June 1 moving his family to the city. Mayor W P Ragan says Murphy will take over immediately with retired manager Arthur Lyon to hand over books and affairs in the coming days. Murphy, nicknamed Colonel Tom, expressed strong intention to relocate and settle his family in High Point as soon as possible.
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W. P. Ragan
Thomas J. Murphy
Greensboro
High Point
Arthur Lyon
Murphy
Two Henderson Men Nabbed in $8,000 Diamond Pendant Theft
Raleigh May 24 Governor Bickett approved extradition to New Jersey for James Revis and Edgar Gill two Henderson Negroes sought in Atlantic City over a missing $8,000 diamond pendant. The jewelry was found in Henderson before officers arrived. the piece includes a 13 carat diamond and a 12 carat diamond plus 48 smaller stones. A large reward was offered for the diamonds and Chief Williams of Henderson is expected to receive it.
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Raleigh
Bickett
New Jersey
James Revis
Edgar Gill
Atlantic City
Henderson
Williams
Southern to adjust train schedules in state
Raleigh May 24 The Southern railway filed with the state corporation commission a petition to readjust schedules of trains operating wholly or within parts of the state. The plan calls for two passenger trains two mixed trains and 16 discontinuances. Officials said the move aims to conserve coal relieve men and clear tracks for troops and supplies for the army and navy.
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Raleigh
Southern Railway
State Corporation Commission
National league bans Bean Ball for dangerous pitches
Chicago May 24 The National commission banned the Bean Ball practice calling it highly unsportsmanlike. A ball thrown at the batsman's head to intimidate was outlawed and pitchers found guilty will be expelled from the organized game.
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Chicago
National Commission
Governor Bickett Grants Pardon to Former Bank President
Raleigh Ma 24. Governor Bickett issues a pardon to John W Culledge former president of Southern Savings Bank Wadesboro for unspecified charges.
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Raleigh
Bickett
John W. Culledge
The
Southern Savings Bank
Wadesboro
Red Cross War Council Plans $100 Million Relief Fund
Washington on May 24 reports the new Red Cross war council opening its first meeting to map relief efforts for the war, detailing plans for a $100,000,000 relief fund and coordinated assistance.
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Washington
Red Cross War Council
Brazil Declares War No One Says Germany Declares War
Brazil's foreign minister tells ministers Brazil will not declare war on Germany but defends itself. He notes Germany declares war on all neutrals, cites Tijuca sinking and Parana destruction as triggering events. Brazil considers US naval cooperation and South Atlantic policing for defense and possible contingencies. The minister will report on Tijuca's sinking and diplomatic exchanges.
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Rio Janeiro
Brazil
Council of Ministers
Germany
Tijuca
Parana
United States
United Staes
South Atlantic
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Former Queen Ranavalona of Madagascar Dead in Algiers
Former Queen Ranavalona of Madagascar, living in exile in Algiers since 1806 after being deposed, died at her home. She had ruled briefly in 1883 as Madagascar’s native government ended during French colonial campaigns that culminated in 1896. Marshall Joffre began his noted career amid those campaigns.
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Algiers
Paris
Ranavalona
Madagasecar
Madagascar
Island
Marshall Joffre
Canada fixes twenty year conscription age
Ottawa May 24 official announcement states the minimum age for compulsory service in Canada is 20 years. Government cites front line experience showing 18 year olds are too immature to endure war duties.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Austria Moves Toward New Peace Effort Under Pope Wishes
The Rome based Catholic paper Tyd reports on strong authority that Pope Benedict’s wishes push Austria to launch a fresh peace initiative. The timing and exact terms remain undisclosed.
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Amsterdam
London
Tyd
Benedict
Dutch vessels requisitioned to ship grain to United States
The Hague reports that 22 Dutch ships are requisitioned under the shipping law and will sail in ballast to the United States via Halifax to bring back 100000 tons of grain, per the agriculture minister.
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the Hague
Londonn
Minister of Agriculture
United States
Halifax
Presbyterian General Assembly Sets 1918 Meet at Columbus
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church voted unanimously to hold the 1918 assembly in Columbus starting May 24. Delegates from Dallas and surrounding areas will attend, with plans for formal services and committee sessions at central city venues.
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Dallas
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
Gworth
Columbus
Dr Arthur W Waite to die this evening at Sing Sing
Ossing New York May 24 a young dentist Dr Arthur Warren Waite will die in the electric chair at Sing Sing tonight at 11 o clock for the murder of his father in law John K Peck of Grand Rapids Michigan.
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Ossing
N. Y
Arthur Warren Waite
Sing Sing
John KE. Peck
Grand Rapids
Mich
Next Meeting Set for Jockey Mount by State Council
Jocky Mount will host the next meeting of the state council Sons and Daughters of Liberty on the fourth Tuesday in May 1918. The choice followed a lengthy debate among Greensboro Durham and Rocky Mount delegates.
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Jocky Mount
State Council Sons and Daughters of Liberty
Greensboro
Durham
Rocky Mount
J. C. Kesler
Salisbury
State Council
J. F. Reynolds
Winston-Salem
M. Browning
East Durham
D. L. Sides
Miss Pearl Smith
Haw River
T. T. Stafford
Burlington
A. W. Cole
A. P. Hartline
Elsie Sink
High Point
Ethel Huffine
Bertha Luther
J. H. Barkley
J. B. Craver
J. FH. Barkley
Italian Mission Receives Praise From Officials
Prince Udine and the Italian mission visited the state war and navy buildings in Washington. Clerks and staff cheered as they entered, and Secretary Lansing received the mission in the diplomatic room.
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Washington
Prince Udine
State War Nd Navy
Lansing
Three Die in Bank Robbery Attempt in Ardmore OK
Ardmore Oklahoma May 24 reporting that eight bandits attempted to rob the First State Bank at Tuscahoma Oklahoma. One robber was shot dead inside the bank while the cashier and two other bandits are dying from wounds.
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Ardmore
Okla
First State
Tuscahoma
Bids Opened for Road and School Bonds in Raleigh
Raleigh May 24. Bids for 400000 dollars of road bonds 75000 dollars in Caswell Training School bonds at Kinston and 25000 dollars in bonds for the grate home and training school for girls and women were opened today by the state treasury. Sale if made will be announced later.
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Raleigh
Caswell Training School
Kinston
Grate Home
Wheat slips after Bearish Crop Reports in Chicago
Chicago May 24. Bearish crop reports weighed on wheat with opening prices 1 to 2 cents lower. July at 2.25 and September at 2.00. A brief rally followed, then a further sag.
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Chicago
Yarn Plant Secured for High Point
A local business group formed a $200,000 yarn mill venture to supply hosiery mills in the region. H. A. Moffitt leads the project securing 2 acres near Oak Hill school. 5,000 spindles will produce 1,600 to 2,000 pounds of hosiery yarn daily with modern motorized frames. Construction to start after track spur is laid with operations aimed for early fall.
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High Point
H. A. Moffitt
New Enterprise
Oak Hill School
H A. Moftitq
Naval clash near Denmark reported in Baltic activity
London reports pronounced German naval activity in the Baltic observed Tuesday with a violent cannonade heard along the southern Danish shore. Citizens on nearby islands felt the shock from the bombardment that rippled through the night.
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London
Baltic
Copenhagen
Seawell Named Secretary for High Point Merchants
At a meeting of the High Point Merchants Association directors selected C C Seawell as secretary and full time worker. He is noted for broad merchant ties and understanding of local conditions and will begin duties around June 1. Storms and darkness delayed the session.
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C. C. Seawell
Merchants’ Association
High Point Merchants’ Association
Seawell
Assen
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Frehen
Soissons
Aubreive
Viviani
Fletcher, Stuart, Manning
British Admiralty
Eng
Green Street
Diers
Southern
Red Cross
Austria
General Assembly
Arthur W. Waite
Hocky Mount
Sons and Daughters of Liberty
Comany
Denmark Iis
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