Senate Rejects Ten Percent Army Cut Amid Preparedness Debate
The Senate voted down retrenchment on army appropriations while approving larger funding for ordnance and equipment. Debates warn it would be unwise to cap ammunition and guns spending despite tensions in the Mexican situation, with notable increases in medical supplies engineers equipment and National Guard artillery and machine guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asi Beton
Senate
Sular Army
National Guard
House
Itc
Ordna
Ulartomath
Ammuni
Communion Held Aboard Neckar For Deutschland Crew
The interned Neckar hosted a communion service for the Deutschland captain and crew as the partially submerged submarine awaited passage. Rev Otto Apitz led prayers for a safe voyage home, followed by a banquet. The Neckar was visible at the Baltimore slip as Deutschland prepared to depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Neckar
Otto Apitz
Ie Deutschland
Wisvhland
Wilson Noncommittal on National Suffrage
President Wilson gave a cautious reply when questioned by a women’s suffrage delegation about the Susan B Anthony amendment. He answered with questions about aims and noted voters await his and Hughes stance, leaving the group encouraged by his attitude. Delegation members included Mrs. Harriet Stanton Blatch Miss Helen Todd and Mrs. Graham Vanwinkle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Susan B. Anthony
United States
Charles E. Hughes
Harrie Stanton Blatch
Kansas
Helen Todd
California
Graham Vanwinkle
George M. Lemont
New Jersey
U S Negotiations Advance on Danish West Indies Purchase
Washington reports negotiations with Denmark on the purchase of the Danish West Indies have reached a definite stage with signs that barriers to an agreement are being removed. A final deal could come soon, with progress suggesting a successful outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Denmark
Danish West Indies
United States and Mexican Generals in Conference
Paso Texas General George Nell Jr commanding the American forces here notified General Francisco Gonzales commandant at Juarez that his reports indicate six outlaw Villa sympathizers fired on Massachusetts Guardsmen and Mexicans south of the frontier. Kell adds the group will rendezvous on the Island near El Paso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paso
Texas
George Nell, Jr
Francis“os Gonzales
Juarez
Massachusetts
Kell
el Paso
Dry Regiment gathers for drills at Camp Glenn
National Guard units in Morehead City advance as three regiments consolidate into a brigade. Colonel Gardner enforces a liquor ban and posts names for violations while drills, target practice, and marches prepare the men for possible border service. Band uniforms and new gear arrive as muster totals rise, with 29 states represented and 3114 officers and men in camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Glenn
Gardner
Shorty” Brown
United States Army
W. F. Moody
First Infantry
Second Infantry
Third Infantry
The
Coast Artillery
Bard
Felmet
Asheville
Waynesville
Champion Lumber Company
Crestmont
North Carolina
Bristol
Smith
Atlantic Hotel
Morehead City
Turner
Statesville Company
Griggs
Shelby
Platt
Holman
Mount Airy Company
Young
Col Wiley C Rodman Leads North Carolina Guard
Col Wiley C Rodman of Washington D C leads the Second Infantry North Carolina National Guard. He has shown splendid ability in all relations with the Guard and a great love for the service. He is a popular attorney in his home town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Statesville
Wiley C. Rodman
Washington, D. C
Second Infantry
North Carolina National Guard
Rodman
Guard
Flood Damage Estimate Across State Reaches 11.7 Million
An estimate for flood losses across the state lists hydroelectric and railroad damages, crop and livestock losses, and bridge repairs totaling 11 700 000 dollars. Key figures include 1 000 000 for hydroelectric stations along the Catawba and Broad Rivers and 2 000 000 for railroad track damage. The Piedmont toll bridge at Spencer has reopened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Power Company
Catawba
Broad Rivers
Dravo
Broad River
Yadkin River
Clemons, Whitney
South Fork
Broad
Yadkin
French Broad
Southern
Seaboard
Upper Yadkin
Southern Bell
Western Union and Postal Telegraph
Piedmont
Spencer
North Carolina Urged to Seek Federal Aid for Distress
Washington reports appeals from Wilkesboro for government relief amid food shortages. Senators Overman Simmons and Representative Doughton urged to seek a remedy as current funds are unavailable. The NC outlook is that the state can meet most needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilkesboro
Overman
Simmons
Representative Doughton
North Carolina
Durham-Chamber of Commerce Urges State Land Bank Support
Officials and John Sprunt Hill press North Carolina chambers to back a national program. They urge senators and representatives to secure one of the 12 U S land banks and decide the best city location after the bank is granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Chamber of Commerce
John Sprunt Hill
North Carolina
United States
High Point Milling promotes White Frost flour quality
The High Point Milling Company touts White Frost and Luxury Flour as the best for baking. It claims the flour is made from the finest wheat and yields superior bread, cakes, and pastry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Milling
High Point Milling Company
Carolina & Yadkin River Railway schedule notice
The Carolina and Yadkin River Railway announces its October 14 1914 time table showing southbound trains 21 and 23 from High Point to High Point and northbound trains 22 and 24 from High Rock to High Point with listed departure and arrival times and a note that times are not guaranteed and schedules may change. W. E. Price agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Thomasville
Gordontown
Denton
High Rock
W. E. Price
Agt
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Tion Bill
U.S
Raleigh
War Department
Henry J. Hunt
J. D. Goodwin
Concord
Brown
Goodwin
the Reynolds Tobacco Company
W. R. Robertson
Rufus Johnston
Mansfield
Morehead
Latta C. Johnston
Mery R Johnston
WILEY
Charlotte
Via
Mimsa
Carolina & Yadkin River Railway Company
W. T. Kirkman & CO
Mr. Farmer
N. C
J. MW. Sechrestral
Wood’s Garden Seed
Mann Drug CO
North State Tele. Co
Postal Telegraph Cable CO
Danville
Lynchburg
Spartanburg
Greenville
S.C
Atlanta
Pert Neca
Postal Co
Bell
Henderson
Petersburg
Richmond
Fredericksburg
Fayetteville
Camden
Columbia
Aiken
Augusta
Sacks
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