British destroyers fend off German sub and torpedo boats
London dispatch reports a German submarine sank the British destroyer Recruit off Galloper Lightship in the North Sea. British destroyers pursued and sank the two German torpedo boats. Survivors were rescued as the submarine fired on fishermen. Other actions include sinkings of the French steamer Europe and British steamer Fulgent, with casualties. The French and Turkish fronts show shifting positions amid ongoing bombardments and potential movements at Dunkirk and Metz. News of these operations is awaited as the war remains highly active.
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Pella
Mong
London Dispatch
Recruit
North Sea
Holland
Scilly Islands
Gulflight
Europe
Fulgent
Dunkirk
Metz
Dardanelles
Lving
Torpedoing of American Steamer Gulflight May Spark Action
Reports from Washington dispatch say the Gulflight torpedo attack may be accidental but raises U S concern after two mines deaths and the sinking of the British ship Falaba. Officials recall the note on accountability for American losses and pledge diplomatic action if warranted.
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Washington Dispatch
Gulflight
Ives
Leon C. Thresher
United States
Threshner
Germany
Washington
Ol Woman Killed When helper loses footing near lathe saw
An elderly woman, Mrs. David Hartline, about 74, died after she fell onto a gasoline lathe saw in her yard seven to eight miles southwest of Statesville. Her son Henry Hartline operated the machine. a timber snag caused the accident as she went to assist. The wound was fatal before Dr. Talley could arrive. Survived by several children.
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Statesville
David Hartline
Henry Hartline
Hartline
Lete Hin
Wingate
N.C
R.A. Gaddy
Leona Meigs
Oia
Blanche Moore
H. P. Meigs
Lex Chaney
Chaney
Wo M Merry Milling Company
Mr. Chaney
Henry Bivens
Rock
Kevin Bivens
Joe
C. PT
Frantis Williams
America
Williams
Frantis
Bob
Thad
Cain Teane
J. Helms
Charlotte
Helms
Frida
Sherrin
Hix
Weenee
Walt
Wilson Era Looms In Governor Glenns Campaign Talk
Governor R B Glenn in Raleigh ties Woodrow Wilson’s potential national rise to improving conditions through 1916. He criticizes Georgia prohibition laws and notes Wilson's White House role amid Mexican tensions while outlining an international finance forecast and domestic policy debates.
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Woodrow Wilson
Bob Glenn
News & Observer
United States
R.B. Glenn
Raleigh
Glenn
Craig
Winston-Salem
Uch
North Carolina
Georgia
South
White House
Mexico
Daniels
New York
St. Paul
Tuff
Detroit
Calais
Maine
Comg
Chautauqua Program Listing Tall Admission 25 Cents
Lecture program spans May 5 12 with multiple speakers including Glenn H Thomas Dr Henry Clark and Miss Mabille Conquist Children and evening entertainment listed daily with varying admission prices from 15 to 75 cents Some events include live music and dramatic readings featuring noted performers and groups Details show schedule by day Monday through Wednesday with child rates and general admission offered for each event.
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Glenn H. Thomas
Henry Clark
Mabelle Conquist
Mise M. Conquet
Mise M
Austro German Victory Claims Shift Front in Galicia
Berlin and Vienna report a notable Austro German victory in Galicia smashing the Russian center along a long front from near the Hungarian border to the Dunajec Vistula junction. Prisoner claims reach 8 000 with broader German gains noted while Western fronts see limited progress.
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London
Berlin
Vienna
Galicia
Dunajec
Vistula
Poland
Pield Marshal von Hinderburg
Preemyst
England
France
Flanders
St. Julien
Onight
Syeton
Norway
Carpathian
Honmar
Cracow
Carter-Abernethy inquiry cost to NC capped at 2500 dollars
Secretary J C M Vann of the committee returned to Monroe after detailing work on the inquiry. About 150 to 160 witnesses were examined in New Bern and Raleigh. The group operated daily at roughly 200 dollars, with pay for witnesses unsettled as of yesterday. Governor Craig plans a statement next week after reviewing the findings.
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Legislative Committee
Dodge
News & Observer
Craven County Court
Charles L. Aberne
Carter-Abernethy
Craig
Frank Carter
Carter
Abernethy
North Carolina
J. C. M. Vann
Monroe
New Tern
Raleigh
Raleigh. the Committee Held «Sting» During Twelve *, Abue
Vann
Craig Ax
President Wilson Visits Williamston for Grandson Christening
President Woodrow Wilson travels to Williamston to stand as godfather for Francie Sayre and to participate in a baby’s christening. He arrives with Margaret Wilson and others as the Garfield family helps plant a walnut tree for the child.
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Wilson
Willlamaton
Woodrow Wilton
Francie Sayre
Josele
Francis B. Sayre
Williamston
Margaret Wilson
Helen Woodrow Hones
Cary T. Grayson
President Garfield
Williams College
Garfield
Sayre
Baby Sayre
Mr. Wilson
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United Tes
W. . G. Harding
Peedral Reserve Board
American Academy of Political and Social Science
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Great Britain
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Crand
Dening
Sylvester A. Long
Wells Watson Ginn
Commote
Ne Wet
Eeiey
Lectura
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Frank Dixon
Charles B. Barker
Signor
Guiseppe Hartolotta
Charles K. Barker
William Owen
Neroon
Byening
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Ralph Bingham
Christine
Gil Ingham and Co
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Thomas Pt. Fletcher
Alice Neilson
Unig
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John Howle
Mineral Springs
Bob Clark
Georgia Short
Henry Hunnie
G. Ayler
Unionville
A. A. Davis
Kate Moore
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Pauline Taylor
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