Staple Southern Ginghams Advance Amid Higher Dye Costs
War report notes improved border conditions with infantry to reinforce lines of communication while cavalry stays at the front. A portion of the Twenty fourth infantry, African American soldiers, drawn from Del Rio Texas, ordered into Mexico. Carranza authorities cautious about continued U S presence as Villa dispersal is cited. Prices rise across cotton goods with staple southern ginghams up to seven cents a yard due to fast dyes.
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Washington
Funston
War Department
Texas
Villa
del Rio
Mexico
State Department
Carranza
New York
German Submarines Active Take Eight Ships in 24 Hours
The past 24 hours record the heaviest submarine toll for the war, with eight vessels sunk. Six British ships, one Spanish, and one Norwegian were claimed by U boats, including five British steamers in American trade. Unarmed boats faced sinking with one exception.
French Loss Heavy in Termiten Hill Fight
Berlin reports exceptionally heavy French losses as German forces push south of Harcourt seizing Termiten Hill heights. A failed French counter attack widened the loss, with captured positions spanning over 2,000 yards on the left bank of the Meuse just south of Harcourt, extending from height 287.
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Berlin
London
Harcourt
Termiten
Meuse
Hancourt
Injunction Issued Over South Carolina Anti-Compact Law
State Insurance Commissioner McMasters and Attorney General Peebles are enjoined from enforcing the anti-compact insurance law. The injunction was granted by Justice Eugene B. Gary at Abbeville on a petition by a Charleston insurance agent. Hearing set for April 17. the agent claims the law is unconstitutional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S. C
McMasters
Peebles
Shriners Donate 5000 Relief Funds for Augusta Fire
J Putnam Stephens imperial potentate of the Ancient Order of the Mystic Shrine announced a $5,000 donation from the relief fund to Augusta Georgia fire sufferers. The grant supports victims of the recent blaze and reflects the organization's aid effort.
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Reno
Nev
J. Putnam Stephens
Order of the Mystic Shrine
Augusta
Brandeis Justice Nomination Deferred by Senate Panel
Action on the nomination of Louis D Brandeis for the Supreme Court was postponed for one week by the Senate Judiciary Committee awaiting further consideration and testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandeis
Washington
Louis D Brandeis
Supreme Court
Senate Judiciary Committee
Troops Press Pursuit of Villa Beyond Satevo
Dispatches from the front say American expeditionary columns moved beyond Satevo while General Funston awaited word. Cavalry units traverse rugged Parral terrain in pursuit of Villa, with no deadline fixed on the chase as U S troops stay in Mexico to capture Villa.
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San Antonio
Tex
Satevo
Funston
Parral
Villa
Mexico
Chaplin Gives Beggar a Nickel on Broadway
In New York Charlie Chaplin steps from Rector's to meet a Broadway pan handler asking for a meal. He hands over a nickel and the beggar thanks him while joking about Chaplin's overeating and dyspepsia.
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Charlie Chaplin
New York
Rector’s
Charlie
Mexicans Offer Wires to Aid American Expedition
Mexican military authorities offer the United States punitive expedition the use of telegraph and telephone lines. General Pershing reports aviators landed in Chihuahua were greeted courteously by General Gutierrez after demonstrating friendly intent. A few stones and a shot were fired earlier. no injuries. Supplies in Chihuahua were limited, hindering provisions. Pershing notes five aeroplanes remain in service, performing scouting and dispatch work. French seize about 175 yards of German trench near Verdun and report progress south of the village. two German grenade attacks on Caillette wood repulsed. West of the Meuse, artillery is feeble.
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San Antonio
Texas
General Pershing
Funston
Chihuahua
Gutierrez
Paris
Douaumont
Verdun
War Office
Caillette Wood
Meuse
Nine killed as Chantala sunk by submarine
An engineer and eight lascars of the Chantala crew were killed when the steamer was sunk by a submarine off Malta via London. The incident leaves no survivors and authorities investigate the attack.
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Malta
London
Chantala
Lansing Replies to Protest From Baldwin About Sussex
Professor James Mark Baldwin, survivor of the Sussex disaster, received a reply at Wimereux from Secretary of State Lansing to his protest cable to President Wilson. Lansing says the President has the Baldwin cable and the Department is giving the Sussex case serious attention and greatest care.
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Lansing
Paris
London
James Mark Baldwin
Wilson
Wimereux
Child Labor Bill Faces Delayed Senate Consideration
Senator Overmar of Washington says the child labor bill cannot reach the Senate soon due to priority being given to naval rural credits ship purchase and appropriation bills including the President's policy. Advocates press for consideration but the measure may spill into the next session.
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Washington
Overmar
Senate
Neighborhood Clean Up and Paint Up Movement
A call for immediate community improvement describes a chain reaction from one homeowner painting his house to a full street revival. The piece praises yard maintenance and fresh paint as catalysts for nicer neighborhoods, higher property values, and greater neighborliness.
Clean Up and Paint Up Movement Aims For Spotless Town
Officials business leaders and citizens urge a town wide cleanup and repaint effort to boost attractiveness and health. A Bay City example shows neighbors uniting to remove weeds and clutter, aided by civic groups and health officials, to gain positive publicity and community pride.
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Bay City
Civic League
Federation of Woman's Clubs
Boy Scouts
The
Board of Health
City Council
United States
Campaign urges weed cleanup in town lots
In connection with the Clean Up and Paint Up campaign the community is urged to remedy weed grown vacant lots around town. It is suggested that steps can be taken and there is no reason why it cannot be done.
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Hubby
Bay City
Mich
Baraca Philathela Convention to Meet in Goldsboro
Baracas and Philatheas of North Carolina plan annual convention in Goldsboro April 27 to 30 with speakers including Rev J Wilbur Chapman Dr Charlie D Bulla Miss Henrietta Heron and Hon Raymond C Dunn. Delegates will be hosted in homes at $1 a day under the pay plan. The event features sectional conferences and strong NC participation in the Baraca Philathea movement since its Syracuse origins.
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Goldsboro
Baracas and
Philatheas
North Carolina
Sundy
Bible School
Church
Gieldsboro
Loca Baracas
J. Wilbur Chapman
D. J
Charlie D. Bulla
Tennessee
Wesley Adult Bible Class
M. E. Church
South
Bulla
Henrietta Heron
Ilinois
Baraca-Philathea Union
W. A. Devin
Raymond C. Dunn
Enfield
A. D. Wolfinger
Greensboro
J. M. Broughton, Jr
C. F. Lambeth
C. D. Bulla
A. L. Smoot
R. L. Pope
Miss Heron
George T. Watkins
N. H. Wilson
Barac Philathea Convention Set for Goldsboro Visit
The Ministerial Union of Goldsboro welcomes the Barac Philathea Convention of North Carolina to Goldsboro from April 27 to 30. The Union offers full service and prayers for the success of the meeting, with A. C. Barrett as president and N. H. D. Wilson as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministerial Union of
Goldsboro
Barac
Philathea
North Carolina
Welcome address for Baraca-Philathea Convention in Goldsboro
Mayor John R. Higgins and Pastor Osc. T. Watkins extend a warm welcome to the Baraca-Philathea Convention in Goldsboro North Carolina The event includes an address of welcome by Rev Osc T Watkins on Thursday evening April 27 at 8 o clock The city promises a pleasant stay and full cooperation from local officials and churches
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraca-Philathea Conventi
Goldsboro N. C
John R. Higgins
Osc. T. Watkins
First Baptist Church
Goldsboro
Baraca-Philathea
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Termiten Hill
Allen W. Clark
National
Kinloch
St. Louis
Baraca
Philathel
Py, Cha, D. Bulla
A. C. Barrett
N. H. D. Wilson
Sec
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