Bernstorff Pledges 50 000 For Influence On Congress
Washington dispatch reports Count von Bernstorff sought authority to pay up to 50000 dollars to influence Congress through a hidden organization to avert war. The message implies prior German aims to sway Irish influence and notes past payments for similar influence. Senate leaders call it further evidence of German intrigue in U S politics.
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Washington
Lansing
United States
Count von Bernstorff
Berlin
Congress
Terxc
Ireland
State Department
Reed
Missouri
North Carolina club organizes for work at UNC
The University of North Carolina North Carolina club starts its fourth year. Albert M. Coatgs of Smithfield is president and S. H. Hobbs is secretary. Prof Branson remains steering committee chair. Fortnightly meetings will feature distinguished speakers and county studies under Branson. Fred Mitchells Cubs chase Reds to land Chicago among top four NL teams.
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Chapel Hill
North Carolina Club
University — of North Carolina
Albert M. Coatgs
Smithfield
S. H. Hobbs
Branson
Fred Mitchell
Cubs
Reds
Chicago
LaFollette Opposes War While Defending Ship Sinking Debate
Senator LaFollette told a St Paul audience he opposed war and defended the sinking of the Lusitania while criticizing Germany's treatment of Americans. Farmers at the conference applauded yet some disagreed as Governor Frazier struggled to quell interruptions and heckling.
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St. Paul
LaFollatte
Germany
United States
Frazier
North Dakota
William Defeated in Free-For-All Pace at Columbus
At Columbus Ohio on September 21 the grand circuit mile track saw William finish outside the money in the free-for-all pace as Miss Harris took two of three heats to claim the race. The event featured the fastest heats of the grand circuit this year with Jay Mack winning the 2:20 pace after five heats and Robert Gatewood setting a 2:05 1/4 mark for three-year-olds.
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Columbus
William
Miss Harris
Jay Mack
Robert Gatewood
Greers
American singer Bispham seeks million for Italian ambulance
David Bispham asks singers musicians and music lovers across America to donate at least 1 000 000 dollars to establish an American ambulance in Italy akin to the French unit. He says 2000 dollars sent to Milan would place a motor ambulance at the front at once and John M Fulton of the Musicians' club is named treasurer of the fund.
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New York
Italy
France
David Bispham
America
Bisphaan
Milan
John M. Fulton
Musicians’ Club
Seals Disappearance Sparks Peking Turmoil and Arrest
In Peking agitation rose over the loss of official seals after Li Yuan-hung quit the presidency. General Ting Kwan, keeper of the seals, took them to Shanghai with other officials. Ting was arrested in Shanghai and brought back for a Chinese court hearing on the missing presidential and republican seals.
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Peking
Li Yuan-hung
Ting Kwan
Shanghai
House of Representatives
Tuan Chi-jui
No Movement Of Soldiers Today In Draft
No men were sent from High Point to Camp Jackson today as the 40 percent local quota sits, with 16 of 36 additional men remaining to be certified. Papers show some listed as in service, pending district exemption board action, and next movements planned for October may involve the remaining 13 to 15 percent.
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High Point
Camp Jackson
Nienteen
Distriet Board
Statesville
Great National Army
Orphan Singers From Masonic Home Tonight
The Oxford Masonic orphanage singing class performs a recital at High Point High School auditorium on South Main Street at 8 o clock. It is their first appearance in months and a capacity crowd is expected. Dr Dred Peacock leads the program and admission is free with an offering accepted.
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Masonic Orphanage
Oxford
High School
South Main Street
High Point
Dred Peacock
May Carry High Tax Fight to the Floor
Washington September 21 The house Ways and Means Committee met to consider demands for higher excess profits tax related to war revenue. Senate drafted plan would provide about 1.06 billion dollars, while western and southern members seek 440 million more. If conferees reject the higher figures, the high tax group vows to carry the fight to the floor.
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Washington
House Ways and Means
House
Senate
Britain Builds 23 Steamers in Japan for Government
In Tokio on September 21, 1916, Great Britain is constructing 23 steamers totaling about 200,000 tons at multiple Japanese yards. Several vessels nearing completion will be handed over to British government representatives.
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Tokio
Great Britain
Japan
Governor Saves Negro From Mob In North Carolina
Governor Bickett ordered a special October 8 term to try Karl Neville amid a mob siege at the Raleigh courthouse. He pleaded for calm, pledging extra court time. deputies guard the jail while Neville is held in the state penitentiary for safekeeping.
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Raleigh
Bickett
Karl Neville
Neville
Trinity High School Opens Year Amidst Activity
Trinity, Sept. 21. The high school opened Monday with a large enrollment. Mrs. Westfall of Indiana visits Mrs. W. M. Leach. Mrs. Fred Ingram of High Point visits her father Dave White. Miss Bertie White hosts the Book Club. Several locals travel to Camp Jackson S C and to Lexington.
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Trinity
Fred Ingram
High Point
Dave White
Bertie White
Book Club
Mary Hogan
Thomasville
W. F. Ellis
H. K. Ballance
Greensboro
J. W. Ballance
Carpenter
Lexington
Randall B. Terry
Nancy Carr
Carr Heitman
Baltimore
Odelle Peacock
Carl Heitman
Bynum
Concord
Andrews
Salisbury
J. L. Phillips
Name of Local Military Company Is Now Changed
The High Point military company at Camp Sevier Greenville South Carolina now goes by Company D Fifth Training Battalion 55th Depot Brigade formerly Company M First North Carolina Infantry. Soldiers report training drafted men and adjusting to the new designation while sending news home.
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First
North Carolina Infantry
Fifth Training Battalion
55Th Depot Brigade
Camp Sevier
Greenville
S. C
First North Carolina Infantry
High Points
Greenville S. C
Yank Sheels
Prize List for Kirmess Week Announced by Woman's Club
The official list of awards for best exhibits during Kirmess week was announced by Mrs Julius Smith chairing the Woman's Club booth committee. Prizes donated by city businesses praise canned goods, baked items, crafts, and farm products. An entrance fee of 10 cents per article funds incidental expenses.
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Kirmess
L. L. Brockway
Boy Scout
A. T .Wishart
Alexander
German Catholic newspaper Germania suppressed by censor
Berlin dispatches report that Germania the leading Catholic center organ has been suppressed until further notice. The paper stood between the annexationist Cologne Volks Zeitung and the Erzeberger school and wielded strong influence, making the censorship action significant.
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Stockholm
Berlin
Germania
Catholic Center
Cologne Volks Zeitung
Erzeberger School
Movement of NC troops to Camp Jackson grows
Columbia reports continued movement of select North Carolina men to Camp Jackson for the national army. More than 4 500 have been mustered in and about 6 000 are expected to join as the last trains carrying the increment arrive today.
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Columbia
National Army
North Carolina
Camp Jackson
Cotton futures rise as market opens steady
New York on September 21 reports cotton showing strength and growing activity. After an opening advance of 15 to 23 points, active months sold 43 to 55 points. futures opened steady with October at 22.26, December 22.17, January 22.15, March 22.22, and May 22.40.
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New York
Baltimore club sues AL and NL officials for 900000
A Baltimore federal baseball club filed suit in federal court seeking 900000 in damages under the Clayton Act. The action targets officials of the American League, the National League, and others.
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Washington
Baltimore Federal Baseball Club Supreme Court Today
American League
National League
British Hold All Gains From Latest Offensive
British forces pressed their advance along an eight mile front near the Ypres Menin road taking ground on both sides and capturing more than 2000 German prisoners. They held Veldhoek Zeven Kote and other fortified farms as German counterattacks failed. Local assaults northeast of Langemarck cleared several strong points and night fighting continued with improved lime despite broader fronts showing little notable activity.
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Flanders
Ypres-Menin Road
Langemarck
Smilar
Cheluvet
British push on Belgian front and gains reported
Berlin reports British troops at Basschendale and Gheluvelt pressed forward for over two-thirds of a mile yesterday on the Belgian front. West of Passchendale the British were repelled, while after fluctuating fighting between Langemarck and Hollebeke the British achieved a two thirds of a mile advance.
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Berlin
Basschendale
Gheluvelt
Passchendale
Langemarck
Hollebeke
Archdeacon Hardin to preach at St Mary’s Sunday
Archdeacon William H H Hardin of Salisbury will fill the St Mary’s Episcopal pulpit at 11 o’clock Sunday morning. Following the sermon communion will be observed and all church members are urged to attend. The city is invited to hear the archdeacon preach.
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William H. Hardin
St. Mary’s Church
William HH. Hardin
Salisbury
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Hardin
Indict Mayor and Officials in Philadelphia Riot Conspiracy
Philadelphia September 21 leaders Mayor Thomas B. Smith police lieutenant David Bennett and Councilman Isaac Dutseh faced warrants charging conspiracy tied to the killing of a policeman and assaults on two men. Gunmen said to have been brought from Jersey City by a Pitth ward faction sparked Wednesday’s riot.
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Philadelphia
Thomas B. Smith
David Bennett
Isaac Dutseh
Jersey City
Pitth Ward
Haig Reports Progress in Belgian Offensive
Field Marshal King’s later reports confirm British advances after yesterday’s push through German lines. Detailed accounts indicate the British access to the front remains complete as efforts continue.
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London
King
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W. F. Ellis, Jr
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Tate Furniture Company
Zimmerman
Roller Mills
Horney Roller Mills
Hi. Kress and Company
Barker Roller Mills
Beeson Hardware Company
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company
Idol and
Dunbar
McClellans
Amos Furniture Company
Sheloff Hardware Company
Ring Drug Company
Matton Drug Company
Green Drug Company
Crown Hosiery Mills
Perryman
D. Bones
W. C. Beavans
Giant Furniture Company
Dalton Furniture Company
Rocker
Tomlinson Chair Company
Southern Chair Company
Commonwealth Hosiery Mills
Blair- Hoskins Company
Wood Brothers
Mann Drug Company
Continental Furniture Company
Alma Furniture Company
Union Furniture Company
Rankin Casket Company
High Point Metallic Bed Company
Stehli Silk Corporation
Welch Furniture Company
Southern Mirror Company
J. W. Sechrest
Marsh Furniture Company
Ideal Table Company
Swift and Co
Crown Mills
Traveling Ease
Hart Drug Company
High Point Overall Company
J. H. Johnson
Commonwealth Mills
Moore's Book Store
Sues League
Flan
Ders
Veldhoek, Zeven
Kote
Haig
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