Submarine Raids Off New Jersey Coast Kills Sailors and Ships
German U boats attacked off the New Jersey coast sinking eleven merchant vessels and a steamer. About 300 lives are believed lost as two large submarines the U 37 and U 151 prowled the area. Allied ships and aircraft are actively pursuing the subs. In other news Dixie Griffith and Worth Ivey of Matton Drug Co are overseas in aviation units. Serget Stamey reports arrival at a foreign port with the 60th brigade 30th division 115th machine gun battalion.
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New Jersey
High Point Boys
Dixie Griffith
High Point
Matton Drug Co
Dixie
Aero Squad
Poys
Worth Ivey
Sergt. Stamey
Europe
E. L. Stamey
Sergt
Enoch L. Stamey
Sergeant Stamey
60Th Brigade
Old National Guard
American Expeditionary Forces
Judge Upholds City License Refusal for Meat Market
Judge Adams rules in Davidson county that the Davidson city council lawfully refused W. C. McIntire a South Main meat market license. Rejections followed three reconsideration denials, mandamus proceedings filed, officials notified, and papers sent to Mason W. Gant in Greensborough. McIntire plans appeal, not to reach the Supreme Court until November due to district scheduling.
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W. C. McIntire
South Main Street
Adams
Davidson County
McIntire
Mason W. Gant
Superior Court
Greensboro
Supreme Court
Ready for Hostile Airships in New York City
New York City and surrounding areas brace for possible German air raids. Citizens will be warned to seal lights, close windows, pull shades, and retreat to cellars. Hospitals and emergency units are organized citywide for rapid action.
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New York City
Germany
New York
Salaries of City Officers Raised
The Police Chief FE A McGhee receives $100 a month and is re elected for another year. Patrolmen gain to $80 monthly from $65. City Attorney Peacock earns $65 a month plus city suits fees. City Collector R C Soyars salary raised to $115 monthly. Water and Light Superintendent L C Gidney resigns effective June 15.
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A. McGhee
Peacock
R. C. Soyars
L. C. Gidney
Water and Light Department
Why Don t You Try If You Want to Do Your Bit
W. H. Dugdale reviews Joseph Hoover article on wartime faith and endurance. He cites Bible passages to show ancient patterns in present conflicts and urges readers to study the piece carefully.
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W. H. Dugdale
City Council Closes Auditorium to Movie Showings
The city council shuts the local auditorium to moving pictures for reasons including an inadequate wiring system. Ed Ellison is denied a license to operate a Negro moving picture theater behind W. W. Idol & Co. on South Main Street for sundry reasons.
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Ed Ellison
Losses Revised to Sixteen on All Ships Sunk by Submarines
Latest figures reduce total lives lost to 16 from an initial 350 after German submarines destroyed several ships. A vessel sunk Tuesday was large, initially mistaken for an American destroyer.
Laughing Through Wounds The Paris Muted Paper
A Paris weekly named La Greffe Generale appears eight months ago as a humorous, unashamed paper run by war wounded. Its motto Laugh Anyway reflects resolve not to seek pity. The editor, after another operation, resumes humor once awake, proving courage amid injuries.
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Paris
la Greffe Generale
Local Garden Notes: Fine Strawberries for Editor
Mrs. W. E. Kirkman delivered a basket of large juicy strawberries from Rt. 1 city. The lot included a curious cluster of five berries growing together. A timely rain Monday at noon was much appreciated.
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W. E. Kirkman
Rt. 1
City
Submarine War Impacts Mundane Yet Boosts US Effort
In a broad wartime summary the piece notes that the New England coast submarine attack causes limited physical damage and loss of life but spurs greater US activity. It praises the Allied convoy system, notes the vast troop movements overseas with minimal losses, and emphasizes Germany’s failed aim to cripple American power. It also includes local items about fishing, law firm changes, UNC commencements, traffic measures, and various social notices.
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New England
Germany
United States
Harras
Chautauqua Opens Tomorrow for Week of Entertainment
The 1918 Chautauqua begins tomorrow for a week with a varied program and low prices. Season tickets cost $2 and cover two to four performances per buyer, with Sunday exercises included. Guarantors stand liable for 1800 on season tickets, urging prompt purchase for full value.
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Ehere Wee
Macatawa Giant Dewberries Offer From California Shipments
The editor notes blackberries in his garden a week before dewberries arrive and promotes Macatawa Giant dewberries from California. The fruit is larger and sweeter, with vines yielding ten times more than the best dewberry and producing three to five times a year. A few vines can supply berries through summer and fall. offered at 25 cents each to interested buyers.
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The
Review
California
Pro German Propaganda Denied By Hoover Aide
Raleigh dispatch notes that German propaganda claims Wheat conservation ended are false. Henry A Page confirms no such statement was issued and explains wheat and flour supplies will cover home use for just under one third of normal for three months to harvest. About 75 million bushels were stored for three months, far below the 120 billion usually needed for that period.
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Raleigh
Food Administration
Henry A. Page
Hoover
Advertisers Promote Sales And Specials
Local ads urge readers to visit Efird's for weekend specials on shoes silks and ready to wear Moffitt Furnishing Co lists a June sale of muslin underwear Beavans announces several Saturday specials High Point Steam Laundry publishes an important notice today
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Efird’s
Moffitt Furnishing Co
Beavans
High Point Steam Laundry
Back to First Love Ed I Mungo Returns to Duty
Ed I Mungo is back from Tennessee and reappointed as desk sergeant and general utility man in the police department. He says High Point has always been the best place in the world and Tennessee was fine, but North Carolina offers greener grass and lovelier scenery with its people and environment.
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Ed I. Mungo
Tennessee
High Point
Old North
The Efforts of Germany Checked Everywhere
Morning battlefront dispatch reports a continuous American defense from Soissons to Thierry. Pershing cites a major American success as thirty Americans halt two hundred Germans with light American losses. France praises the troops for brave exploits and hopeful prospects.
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Germany
Soissons
Thierry
Pershing
France
Thrift Stamp Drive Aims For Local Merchants
Fifty High Point merchants agreed to sell about $48 000 worth of Thrift stamps. Campaign launched Tuesday night with remarks from Parrish and Griffith of Winston. E W Freeze chairs the local committee assisted by W S Lee Jr David Harris E A Hatcher Jr C Dunbar and P H Johnson urging purchases to support the government. The enemy is at our doors a call to action.
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High Point
Messrs. Parrish
Griffith
Winston
E. W. Freeze
W S. Lee, Jr
David Harris
E. A. Hatcher, Jr
C. Dunbar
P. H. Johnson
Germans halt western onslaught as U boats clash with patrols
The war report notes a second halt of the German advance on the western front since March. Secretary Daniels says the road to France remains open. The U boats threaten wireless use, while American troops continue to be praised as casualties mount and new registrants reach age 21.
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Josephus Daniels
France
Crowder
A Splendid Road to High Point
A new sand clay road connects with the Thomasville Wallburg Winston good road and runs to the Belle Buzzard area. It winds around Brummell hill, passes Criddlebaugh and Burl Cecil homes, crosses a creek, and reaches the Dolph Burton place onto the highway. Prospective links to Guilford county edge toward completion. The ride offers mountain like curves and scenic valley views, a shortcut to High Point.
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Belle Buzzard
Guilford Line
Guilford County
Mechanicsville
W. C. Jones
Quaker Grove
Criddlebaugh Place
High Point
Florida seen by a North Carolinian offers insights and land ads
M. C. Henley living in Sebastian Florida invites readers to request climate information with a self addressed stamp. He also offers a 10 acre or larger tract in Indian River Park for sale and notes the investment value.
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M. C. Henley
Americans in Brilliant At tack Repulsed the Enemy
General Pershing reports that northwest of Chatteau Thierry American and French troops disrupted an enemy southward advance through Neuilly woods and forced a retreat. A German battalion at Jaulgonne was counterattacked and pushed back to the right bank on the Marne front with heavy losses. Patrolling continued in Picardy and Lorraine and gas was used on enemy positions in the Wouvre.
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Pershing
Chatteau
Neuilly
Marne
Jaulgonne
Picardy
Lorraine
German Propaganda in South Carolina Tells of Revolt Plot
United States district attorney confirms reports of German agents in Greenville and Spartanburg distributing anti war messages. Investigations reveal plans to recruit African Americans to revolt and use them as front line workers. Additional arrests expected as evidence links at least one more man to the plot.
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France
America
Greenville
South Carolina
United States
Spartanburg
S. C
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Nat Hoover
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Edenton
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Jewel Pickett
Roy F. Edwards
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Ontario
J. J. Welch
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Indianapolis
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Thomasville Rt. 1
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D. H. Wrightenberry
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H. Harris & Bro
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