White House backs Kitchin reelection in North Carolina
Washington reports the White House favors Claude Kitchin for congress and opposes efforts to defeat him as majority leader. The piece notes Kitchin allies with President Wilson on the administration agenda and outlines his legislative moves including the prohibition bill and shipping measures. It also mentions wage increases at United States Steel prompted by AFL activity.
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Mr. Kitchin
White House
Th.s
Claude Kitchin
Oscar Underwood
Champ Clark
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Missouri
Witchin
Senate
Army
Navy
Underwood
Kitchin
Washington
Kinston
Mitchell
North Carolina
American Federation of Labor
United States Steel Corporation
Mitchell's Entry as Wilson District Candidate Heated Contest
April 25 Wilson reports a serious movement to nominate W. Mitchell of Aulander for representative, replacing Claude Kitchin of Scotland Neck. Backers claim broad support across the district and cite Wilson administration policies as a key issue, with active opposition led by Kitchin backers prepared for a contest.
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Claude Kitchin
Scotland Neck
Wilson
Witchin
Washington
Mitchell
Kitchin
Bertie County
Sinn Fein Volunteers Ordered Out of Ireland After Parades
Dublin leaders of the Sinn Fein volunteers and two Galway organizers were arrested and ordered to leave Ireland within six days. The Irish volunteers, antiwar, have held parades with arms. government actions are criticized as sporadic and often challenged by the council.
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Sinn Fein
Ir Dublin
Galway
England
Ireland
Governmnt
Dublin
Council of the
Irish Volunteers
Irch
Tullamore
Sinn
Wake Forest Wins Debate From Richmond College
Wake Forest won the inter-collegiate clash on the policy of subsidizing its merchant marine over Richmond College. Judges Rev. Dr. T. W. O Kelly Justice W. A. Hoke and ex-Judge J. Crawford Biggs ruled for Wake Forest. Debate held at the Academy of Music with a special train bringing visitors.
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Raleigh
Wake Forest
Richmond College
United States
T. W. O'Kelly
The
Baptist Church
W. A. Hoke
Supreme Court
J. Crawford Biggs
Superior Court
Wake Forest Boys
South
Home Boys
Wirt L. Davis
E. W. Miller
Ivan L. Bennett
Edward B. Cox
Wake
High Point Dental Parlor Name and Contact
Slogan promises patient satisfaction and lasting work. The ad lists Dr. Henley and Dr. Fox at 135 Main Street with phone 707.
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Main St
England's Pension Bill Estimates War Years Costs
The War Office estimates pensions arising from the war will cost 13 million dollars for 1916-17 and 50 million dollars for 1916-17 if the war lasts through that year, plus nearly 25 million dollars for pre war pensions.
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London
War Office
Advertisers Asked to Trim Ad Space for Paper Shortage
The Findlay Republican mailed letters to all advertisers requesting smaller ad space due to a paper shortage. Officials say pulp prices have risen about 100 percent in the past year and paper now costs about a cent per pound in large quantities.
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Findlay
Findlay Republican
China Enlisting Recruits Amid Yunnan Revolt
Since the Yunnan uprising began the central government has drafted 57,500 recruits. Most hail from northern provinces. Chi li province now imposes compulsory service and the policy will spread to other northern areas.
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Peking
Yunnan
Chi li
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offered With $100 Reward
An 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh, claiming cure in all stages. The makers offer $100 for any case it fails to cure and invite testimonials, noting the product is sold by druggists at 76 cents in Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
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Sinn Fein Volunteers
High Point Dental Parlors
Dr. Henley
Dr. Fox
China
Miller
Greene Drug Co
Detroit
N.C. Public Service Co
North State
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