Remarkable Scene as War Message Was Read
Washington April 20 Senators Simmons Overman and most state delegates except J M Gudger Jr were present when President Wilson read his war message to Congress. North Carolinians backed the message while Major Stedman notes the urgency, with the foreign relations committee moving to authorize action. The scene portrayed a nation ready for hostilities under the Capitol dome.
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Washington
Simmons
Overman
J. M. Gudger, Jr
Wilson
Congress
Stedmen
Fifth
House Foreign Relations Committee
Foreign Affairs Committee
Spain
Cuba
House of Representatives
Hall
Army
Navy
Capitol
Funeral Services for Mrs W D Simmons Held Saturday
Funeral services over the remains of Mrs W D Simmons were held from the Washington Street M E church Saturday afternoon at 2 30 o clock. The large crowd and profusion of flowers reflected the esteem in which she was held by relatives and friends.
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W. D. Simmons
Washington Street
Settlement Sought Over Oak Shade Fiddlers Tickets
A young man who arranged ticket printing for a Fiddler's Convention at Oak Shade school house this month is urged to call and settle the matter.
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Oak Shade
Fashion notes foreshadow polonaise trends in spring styles
The article surveys early spring fashion changes in New York with emphasis on basques, tight silhouettes, and sleeveless coats. It describes new gown features such as front darts, back seams, yoke lines, and a draped skirt peeking like a polonaise from 1880, with influences from Russia Japan and the Balkans.
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New York
Taffeta and Plaid Suiting for Modern Costumes
An up-to-date costume combines serge and satin in matching or contrasting colors such as blue and black. New materials include two toned changable taffetas praised for brightness and suppleness, offering quiet color blending for practical everyday wear.
Coroner's Inquest Finds Officer Justified in Price Killing
High Point coroner’s jury found Officer C H Ferguson justified in shooting J T Price, a Southern Power employee, after Price drew a pistol amid intoxication on a street. Four witnesses supported Ferguson. Price died from a gunshot to the left lung.
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J. T. Price
Ferguson
C. H. Ferguson
High Point
George L. Standsbury
Joe S. Phipps
Greensboro
H. M
J. H. Sechrest
J. L. Parrish
Chas. T. Ingram
J. Price
Seuy
Fergus
Fergusi
Price
Southern Power Company
Jim Yyider
Jr J. Aleged
Brewer
Seveyal
Chief Ridge
J. A Morris
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