Americans on Marina torpedoed ship feared dead
Telegraph from American Consul Frost at Queenstown lists Daniel Thomas Brown of Roanoke Virginia Brown of Charlotte North Carolina and George Sedberry of Belleville among Americans lost when the steamship Marina was torpedoed off the Irish coast. Reports say the vessel sank after a second torpedo strike with no lifeboats launched and no warning given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ondon
Frost
Queenstown
Marina
Daniel Thomas
Wilmington
Delai Brown
Roanoke
Brown
Charlotte
N. C
Gesree Sedhber
Marina Givota
Bearhaven
Avgus
Bix Ter Ericans
George Sedberry
Amed Brown
Thomas
Eddieton
Robertson
Sedberry
Belleville
George
Enttire Raleigh News and Observer
R. C. Sedberry
Newport News
Copeland in Marshall Jury Verdict On Anti Catholic Case
The Marshall Texas jury returned a verdict in the Copeland case against William Black, an anti-Catholic figure, after a February incident. The trial concluded on November 1 with a guilty or liable ruling as reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copeland
William Black
Marshall
Texas
Election Returns Ready for Reception
The Enterprise reports that the city awaits election results with citizens invited to witness returns as they arrive. Officials promise prompt posting and continuous updates, urging attendance to avoid missing any developments.
Davidson Steamship A. D. Davidson Learns American Crew
London reports the steamship departed from Voentreal for Slavre on October 4 with a noted American crew on board. Harbor officials in Montreal confirm the A. D. Davidson carried an American crew and was among lake grain carriers bought by the French government. J. G. Perrine in New York said the company shipped 23 crew members for the vessel, including Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
A. D. Davidson
New York
J. G. Perrine
Only One Bid Placed for Fast Scout Cruiser Construction
The Seattle Construction and Dock Company was the sole bidder to build one swift scout cruiser under the 1917 naval building program. The hull and machinery limit was $5,000,000, with a proposal to complete a single ship in 80 months for $4,975,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
Washington
Seattle, Wash
Atte Dock
Record Vote Forecast After Record North Carolina Registration
The Associated Press reports Mecklenburg County may push North Carolina to a record vote Tuesday as registration climbs from 7,700 in 1912 to over 10,000. If statewide trends proportionally rise, more than 200000 votes could be cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Charlotte
North Carolina
Mecklenburg
Freight rates upheld on North Carolina logs to Norfolk
The Interstate Commerce Commission today sustained freight rates on carload logs from Gregory North Carolina to Norfolk and nearby points. The complaint against the Norfolk Southern Railway was not upheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina Lumber
Associated Press
Washington
Gregory
N. C
Norfolk
Interstate Commerce Comission
Norfolk Southern Railway
Weather Ahead: Cooler Tonight With Light NW Winds
Tonight will be slightly cooler with a moderate north west breeze. Thursday's forecast calls for continued cool air and refreshing winds from the northwest.
Shootings at Thomasville factory trigger manhunt
Ed white, an employee at Thox store company, shot Yokeley at the Steel Chair company's Pip after a dispute. Yokeley, about 30, was struck in the liver and taken to Dr. J. T. Burrus in Point. Babses, about 25, fled toward the Carolinas. officers in nearby towns were alerted. The prognosis remained serious but not deemed fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Thox
Babses
Steel Chair
Yokeley
J. T. Burrus
Cerolina
Inquiry into Marina sinking to proceed despite political pressures
Secretary Lansing stated that U S political campaigns will not delay the investigation of submarine attacks and no decisive action will occur before Germany responds. Germany requests full details on the Marina and Rowanmore sinking while debates over armed ships and naval auxiliaries intensify amid broader submarine tensions.
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Marina
Washington
Nev
Lansing
United States
Count von Bernstorff
Germany
Rowan
Berlin
Department
London
Small Fire Douses Harmon Home on North Main Street
Firefighters responded to a small blaze at Mr. Harmon’s North Main Street home Friday at 12 40 pm. The blaze was contained quickly with minor damage and no water or extensive equipment needed.
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Harmon
N. Main Street
North Main Street
Deutschland Arrives at New London with Dye Stuffs Cargo
The Deutschland arrived from Bremen after a 21 day voyage carrying 750 tons of dye stuffs medicines and chemicals. Customs officials had not yet granted cargo clearance as stevedores prepared to unload. Captains Koenig and Hinsch declined to detail the trip, promising press remarks later. Crowds gathered at the docks hoping to glimpse the ship.
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Koenig
Hinsch
Setmnarine
SPD
Washington
Deutschland Returns to New London After Second Atlantic Voyage
Germany's commercial submarine Deutschland arrived in New London early today completing her second warship voyage through British and French waters on both sides of the Atlantic. Captain Paul Koenig commanded during her first Baltimore trip. the vessel left Bremen October 14 and tied up at 2:35 this morning.
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New London
Germany
Great Britain
France
Atlantic
Paul Koenig
Baltimore
Bremen
Hale and hearty Mr Cox celebrates sixtieth birthday
J Elwood Cox a leading North Carolina figure marked his 60th birthday on November 1 1856 though he continued working at the Memorial National Bank office in High Point He noted the favorable weather and valued the day as a personal milestone without taking a holiday or rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
North Carolina
J. Elwood Cox
Cox
Cememorial National Bank
New York Artillerymen Pass Through City En Route Home
Members of the First New York Field Artillery Corps travel through High Point en route to New York to be mustered out after months on the Mexican border. The procession includes flat cars freight cars tourist sleepers and real Pullmans as they move toward demobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F Rat
New York Field Artillery Corps
High Point
New York
National Lock Co to Build Factory in High Point
National Lock Company plans a new factory in High Point North Carolina to produce a full line of cabinet hardware. A 65000 dollar machinery order has been placed and initial production may start with wood knobs before expanding the line. expert workers will be brought in and local labor recruited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Lock Company
Rockford
Ill
A. T. Wishart
High Point
Abboyance
Mapacy
Wishart
Two Yankee Aviators Killed Near Nancy
Paris dispatch reports two American aviators killed near Nancy with few additional details available. The notice provides no further information on the incident, leaving the exact circumstances unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy
Associated Press
Paris
Raleigh Welcomes North Carolina Daughters of the American Revolution
The sixteenth annual convention opens in Raleigh with delegates from state chapters. Governor Craig and Mrs. Williamson greet visitors as sessions proceed in the House chamber. A tea, musical at the Governor’s mansion, and a Raleigh Rotary Club tour are on the agenda with a Sons of the American Revolution reception to close the event.
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Raleigh
North Carolina Society
House of Representatives
Capitol
Craig James I. Johnson
Rateich
Briley
Williamson
Caswell-Nash
W. Oliver Spencer
Lida T. Rodman
Washington
Eagei
Josephes Daniels
Secretary of the Navy
Paul Jonas Association
Committee On
Soverversa Mansion
Craig
Greensboro Child Narrowly Escapes Death in Fall
Special to The Enterprise reports five year old Charles Pitts climbed a tire escape at the Public Service building in Greensboro and fell from the third to the second story landing. He suffered cuts and bruises but was caught by a man near the rear fire escape, preserving his life. The boy’s parents were on the building’s third floor and had lost sight of him briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saale N
Charles Pitts
Public Service Company
Bubans
Reaves Sanatorium
Teutons and Rumanians Score Gains in Frontiers Dispatches
Unclear reports from Bucharest and Rome claim Austro German forces withdraw in northern Romania while Romanian troops push across the frontier. Berlin announces victory south of Kronstadt amid claims of Romanian advance and Allied progress in Transylvania and neighboring fronts.
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Transylvanian Frentiers
Berlin
Kronstati
Bucharest
Rome
Romania
Carew
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