Taxi Drivers of Paris Observe Marne Anniversary Tradition
Paris cabbies will fly the tri color from their cabs each Marne anniversary to honor the thousand drivers who ferried reinforcements to General Maunoury. John Breton recalls the perilous mission, long hours, scarce food, and silent return as a tribute to those who made the victory possible.
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Calieni
Maunoury
Marne
Paris
The
John Breton
United Press
John
Lagny
National English Type Is Thinner Than Before
London, Oct. 7 Professor Keith told the British association that the national English type is becoming thinner. He said the Englishman’s face lengthens and leaner, with colonial soldiers in London and a thinner city man and farmer. The retired officer and country squire also show a closer resemblance to leaner figures.
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London
Keith
British Association
Newcastle
John Bull
England
Don Quincts
John Bet
World Series Opener Sets Stage For Boston and Brooklyn
Daily Sport Letter notes the Red Sox and Dodgers, pennant winners of the American and National leagues, prepare for the opening World Series game. Fans gather outside the park as tickets sell out and teams study park conditions and sightlines before the afternoon clash.
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Boston
Boston Red Sox
Brooklyn
National Commission
Baseball
Dodgers
Suffragists Spotlight Candidates Ahead of November Vote
New York on October 7 marks a nationwide effort by the National Women’s Suffrage Association to quiz congressional candidates on federal suffrage. Local suffrage groups review each candidate’s stance and urge support for those favorable to suffrage, with non-partisan speeches. A second nationwide meeting is planned for October 21.
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New York
Congress
Susan
Anthony
National Women’s Suffrage Association
Congress of the American Prison Association Opens in Buffalo
Six hundred criminology experts from prisons across the United States, Alaska, and the Philippines gathered in Buffalo for the American Prison association Congress. Arthur Pratt, Utah state prison warden and president, urged reducing contact between hardened criminals and light offenders in county jails awaiting trial. Governor Whitman of New York welcomed delegates as the congress opened and will adjourn Thursday.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Uncle Sam
Alaska
Philippines
Congress
The
American Prison Association
Arthur Pratt
Utah
Charles S. Whitmar
New York
Manager Wagner Secures Triangle Pictures Franchise
After weeks of negotiating Manager Wagner announces the High Point franchise to exhibit Triangle pictures exclusively at the Broadway. Each film is a five part Fine Arts drama and a two part Keystone comedy shown Mondays and Thursdays starting next week. The Broadway now holds Paramount plus Triangle contracts, promising five days of premier photoplays, and Wagner says only the best features endure.
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Wagner
High Point
Triangle Pictures
Broadway
Paramount
Triangle
Carpentier Busy With War Front Prefers 1915 Stay
Georges Carpentier Europe heavyweight champion says he refused 200 000 francs for two 20 round bouts in San Francisco and is too busy on the French battle front to take up fights now He adds he will visit the United States after the war ends.
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France
Georges Carpentier
Europe
America
Jack” Dillon
New York
San Francisco
Carpentier
United States
Southern Railway Schedule Notes Northbound Arrivals
Train numbers and times show northbound services to Asheboro with departures at 2:10 PM 2:45 PM and 8:00 PM. Return options include No 142 at 7:05 AM and No 106 at 12:15 PM. Additional details reference No 144 and No 142 inbound from Asheboro with varying times.
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Asheboro
Ashebore
Administratrix Notice in Guilford County NC Estate
Virginia Kenney announces herself administratrix of W M Kenney deceased. Creditors must present claims by September 14 1917 at 67 South Main Street High Point NC or be barred. Debtors urged to pay promptly. Signed September 13 1976 by Virginia Kenney and attorney T W Albertson.
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Kenney
Guilford County
North Carolina
South Main Street
High Point
N. C
Virginia Kenney
W. M. Kenney
Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Guilford County North Carolina
A notice from H. A. Millis as commissioner in the S. E. Willis vs. D. L. Patton et al case announces a real estate sale. The property is Lot No. 4 in the S. E. Willis lands, facing Prospect Street, 150 by 50 feet to 150 feet depth, with plat in Guilford County Register of Deeds Book 2 page 68. Sale scheduled for October 12, 1916 at noon in front of Bank of Commerce, High Point NC.
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S. E. Willis
D. L. Patton
Guilford County
North Carolina
Bank of Commerce
City of
High Point
N. C
Prospect Street
Office of the Register of Deeds
H. A. Millis
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Ried
Daily Sport Letter
Hamilton
Red Sox
Soone
J. A. Hart Drug Co
Southern Railway
T. W. Albertson
Atty
J.A Hart Drug Company
Edison Phonograph
Haynes Motor Co
High Point, N. C
J. A. Barker
Studebaker
Haynes
Reddine
College Street
McKagan-Jones
East Commerce
Ragan-Jones Building
E. Commerce Street
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