Funeral today for Allen U. Tomlinson in High Point
Simple services held at Mrs. C. M. Hauser's home followed by an afternoon procession to Springfield. Dr. Sylvester Newlin read a life sketch and prayers, with brief tributes from friends. Tomlinson, born Oct 29 1884 Archdale, died in Chicago Sept 29 1916, after a period of absence and mystery surrounding his death. He was a son of Allen J. and Anna F. Tomlinson, active in the Travelers Protective Association and a lifelong Friends church member.
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Allen U. Tomlinson
Chicago
C. M. Hauser
23Th Street
J. I. Cofeld
Gurney Apsigge
D. EB. Menitenhal
Tomlin
Tomlinson Chair
Protective Associa
Friends Church
High Point
Én Anthank Tomlinson
Archdale
Tober
Allen J. Anna F. Tomlinson
Guilt College
Hocame
Hinson
I Patera
Grand Rapids Exposition
Scancy
Annie
Peter M. Hoffman
Allen
Desperate Counter Attacks on Somme Front Reported
British forces sustain heavy losses on the Somme as German counter attacks intensify near the Ancre. French troops push forward north of Agecourt with grenades as British lines hold. casualty lists show total Allied losses across fronts nearing 120000 for September.
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Somme
Tsw
As&ootnta
Jira
Grea
Ancre
London
Stuff Redoubt
Hessian Trench
Agecourt
Ancoart
Macedonia
Roosevelt Addresses Michigan Republicans Rally
Ratle Creek Michigan September 30 Republicans and Progressives gathered for Theodore Roosevelt's second campaign speech. The large rally featured an elaborate program and a huge tent where Roosevelt was to begin speaking at 4 o clock this afternoon.
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Ratle Creek
Mich
Michigan
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Benefit Fund Is Distributed Among the Striking Carmen
York Sept 30 Officials of the Igameted association of Street and all employes began the distribution of 55009 strike benefit among the street carmen on strike since September. A man was to receive 5 but the plan was to organize a general strike in support of the cermion. A check was received today when 900 brewery workers who quit in response to a general call returned to work. Labor chiefs say there are 100000 workers aside from the United Hebrew trades on strike.
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York
Igameted Association of Street
Gmong
United Hebrew Trades
Overcrowded High Point Schools Prompt Plans for New Buildings
In the 1916-17 term end report High Point houses 2,004 pupils across five schools, with many classes overfilled and teachers handling 56 or more students. Principal Marr presses for new buildings and suggests dispersing lower grades to branch schools to ease crowding, noting Elm and Park street facilities lack room and Park Street may need structural work or a new building.
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High Point
Main Street
Elm Street
Park
Third Ward
Fairview
Park Street
Thomasville
North Carolina
South Main
Ely Street
Marr
Mmore
British Losses In September Reach 3,800 Daily
The Associated Press reports British casualties in September at about 3,800 daily. Totals for officers were 5,439 and for men 114,110 across all fronts, with September 30 dateline from London.
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Associated Press
London
Weather: Fair Tonight and Sunday With Strong North Winds
The forecast calls for fair skies tonight and Sunday. Strong north winds are expected, bringing brisk conditions.
Berlin Press Attacks American Troop In Europe
Berlin newspapers level sharp criticism at Americans who joined the French army. They cite the death of Kiffen Reckne of Atlanta and Asheville as proof that the United States is sending its citizens to fight Germans, arguing neutrality has sunk among enemies and allies alike.
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Retin
London
Berlin
Kiffen Reckne
Atlanta
Asheville
German Submarine Activity Surges Since June
Washington reports show German submarines sank 262 vessels between June and September 24, with 84 lives lost on two ships. Activity nearly doubled in two months, with 57 sinkings in June including five neutrals, and 42 in July with nine neutrals and two British ships sunk without warning, 41 lives lost.
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Washington
Robert Cecil
London
Americca Natér
Sussex
Durham pauses business for hour in tribute to James H Southgate
Durham marks a citywide one hour closing from 3 to 4 PM to honor James H Southgate president of the North Carolina Peace society. Southgate died Friday at his country home after an illness. His body lay in state at the East Duke building Trinity college. Funeral set Sunday at Trinity Methodist church with burial in Maplewood cemetery conducted by Bishop J Kilge.
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Associated Press
Durham
James H. Southgate
North Carolina Peace Society
Southgate
Mr. Southgate
East Duke
Trinity College
Trinity Methodist
J. C. Kilge
Maplewood Cemetery
Philadelphia Climbs Into the First Place
The Philadelphia club moved into National League lead by defeating Brooklyn 7 to 2. Luderrs' batting fueled the win as Rixey pitched strongly while Pfeifer struggled. The action occurred after Brooklyn balked at a doubleheader.
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Associated Press
New York
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Luderrs
Phillies
Rixey
Pfeifer
Serre
Rizey
Pfeifer and
Milter
Germans Deny Sinking Ships Without Notice
Overseas News agency states no German submarine attack on Kelvinia or Strathtay. Authority reports the steamers were not torpedoed and twenty eight Americans aboard Kelvinia were rescued.
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Associated Progs
Herlin
Sayvilo
Kelvinia
Strathtay
New Hampshire Man Suspected of Killing His Wife
Frederick L. Small was arrested after the discovery of his wife’s body in the burned ruins of their cottage in Mountain View New Hampshire. He remained under guard at a local hotel awaiting a district court hearing on first degree murder charges. The case is handled by Attorney General Tuttle and County Solicitor Hill. A medical examiner reported the skull was fractured by a cord around her neck.
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Associated Press
Mountain View
N. H
Frederick L. Small
Tuttle
Solito Hill
B. Frank Horne
Small
More Arrests In Blackmail Case In Chicago
Two men and a woman were arrested by justice agents in a Chicago private apartment raid at 4 am. They are connected to a Mann Act backmailing syndicate linked to a Cedar Rapids merchant who allegedly lost 15 600 dollars. A packet of letters to two Chicago girls was seized, as officials pursue the case.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Department of Justice
Mann Act
Cedar Rapids
Lowa
First Snow Falls in Gadsden Ala First Snow Season
A light snow fell last night in Gadsden Alabama the first in the region this season. It melted quickly as it descended providing a brief wintry note for residents.
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Gadsden
Ala
French aviators complete unusual Balkan flight
Paris reports two French aviators began from the Macedonian front and flew over Bulgaria dropping months on Sofia before continuing to Bucharest. No battles on the Macedonian front are reported.
Pigeon Flight Set for Tomorrow from Norlang
Four crates of pigeons have been received at the Southern Express office to be released at 7 o clock Sunday morning for a flight to Baltimore, provided the weather conditions are favorable.
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Southern Express
Baltimore
Speeders in Municipal Court Prompted by 19 MPH Limit
In High Point officials press enforcement of the 19 mph business district limit and 15 mph residential 25 mph on highways. Recorder Dalton voices a critique of a 10 mph limit while fines scale at 22 per mile over 15 with costs. Several cases including teens and a crippled boy appear, with some fines paid.
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Dalton
High Point
Busines
W. P. Gordon
Wats
Webster Koontz
Cy) Edwards
Sthert Baker
Clarence Sondern
T. Ff. Ureér
W. A. Jones
Eusward
Macgie’ Hooker
Maggie Jones
C and Y. R
President Wilson's Busy Day in New Jersey
President Wilson outlined a demanding schedule at Seagirt and Newark. He viewed the fourth New Jersey infantry regiment at Sea Girt, reviewed troops on horseback near the Little White Horse, and planned to receive an address from the Young Men's Christian Association in New York.
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N. J
Wilson
Shadaiay Lawn
Sea Girt
N. W
New Jersey
Morgan Sails For London To Arrange British Loan
New York Sept 30. J. P Morgan, financial agent of the British government in the United States, has secured passage on the American line steamer New York sailing today. He is en route to London to arrange financing for another British loan backed by Atherton. Bankers questioned about the opportunity for a new British loan noted unprecedented demand for bonds.
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Morgan
London
New York
DB Morgan
United States
Ign
Athertoun
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