German Austrian papers alarmed by renewed war on Russia
The article reports on German and Austrian press alarm over renewed German aggression against Russia. It notes German advances to a 400 mile front from the Gulf of Riga to Lutsk, Bolshevik attempts to seek peace, and terms including Poland Latvia Lithuania Riga Moon Island and a hefty war indemnity. It also covers Allied air activity, British and French bombing, and Lloyd George’s defense of Versailles policy.
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Lutsk
Great Russia
Gulf of Riga
Russia
Austria
Vienna
Poland
Lithuania
Riga
Moon Island
Arras-St. Quentin
Champaign
Verdun
Entente
Lorraine
Belgium
Berlin
Liloyd-George
House of Commons
Versailles
Supreme War Council
Lloyd-George
Strikers Celebrate With Church Services Across Galicia
A Vienna dispatch reports a one day strike in Lemberg Cracow and other Galician towns in protest of the peace with Ukraine. Speeches processions and religious services accompanied the action but order was kept throughout the region.
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Amsterdam
Vienna
Lemberg
Cracow
Raleigh Negro Sentenced to Death for Assault
Raleigh Feb 20 The Supreme court affirmed Wake county court in sentencing Earl Neville a Negro to death for criminally assaulting the wife of a street car conductor. No execution date has been set.
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Raleigh
Supreme Court
Wake County Court
Earl Neville
Neville
German Foreign Minister Denounces Russian Intentions
Amsterdam Feb 20 Dr von Kuhlmann declared to the Reichstag that Germany can no longer trust Russia's specific intentions and urged peace and order in occupied regions. He said Germany hopes its new war with Russia will push Petrograd toward peace and that a peace favorable to German interests is possible today.
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Russia
Germany
Petrograd
Auto Truck Driver Arrested After Injury Crash
Sam Gatlin, driver of the auto mobile truck, was arrested and held at police headquarters after a crash that seriously injured Cy Hayworth and Wiley Newsome. Hayworth has a broken nose and facial bruises with a lacerated elbow, while Newsome sustained a broken leg and multiple injuries. Recovery timing will affect Gatlin’s appearance before Judge Allen Austin. charges remain undecided between assault with an automobile and reckless driving.
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Sam Gatlin
Cy Hayworth
Wiley
Newsome
Hayworth
Gatlin
Allen Austin
Paving on Montlieu Avenue Delayed for Stone Shortage
The Montlieu avenue paving project is postponed due to contractors not securing enough stone for the base. Terra cotta is considered but rejected due to dampness absorption. Council plans to wait briefly and proceed once two inch stone is available.
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Montlieu Avenue
Draft evader Yeager sentenced to 20 years in Leavenworth
George Yeager of Troy Kansas was convicted by court martial for evading the draft. The 24 year old man refused service, denounced the government and boasted of IW W affiliations. He received a 20 year sentence in the Leavenworth federal penitentiary.
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Fraston
Wans
Keb
George Yeager
Troy
Kans
Federal
Leavenworth
Yeager
IW. W
Shipping conditions show steady gains as year progresses
Washington reports the low point of allied shipping has passed earlier than expected and anticipates steady increases. Factors include submarine warfare gains, shipyard deliveries, transfer of neutral tonnage to trade, and improved harbor defenses in France aiding transport unloading.
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Washington
France
Mexico buys wheat from Argentina and Chile
El Universal reports 30 000 to 40 000 tons of wheat and flour purchased in Chile and Argentina for distribution in Mexico. Mexican government agents load the cargo at South American ports and expect arrival in Mexico City around March 15.
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el Paso
Tex
Reb
Chile
Argentine
Mexico
EL Universal
Mexico City
Argentina Grain Exports Face Allied Opposition
Washington reports say Argentina will likely meet resistance from the United States and allies if it attempts to dispose of large grain quantities outside allied nations. Mexican agents tied to Cabrera’s party are mentioned as buyers while France and Britain have contracts for most of the surplus Argentine wheat. Officials expect the Argentine government to prevent violations and warn that major grain moves could block coal bunker ships.
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Washington
United States
State Department
Louis Cabrera
South America
200 Deaths Reported in Chinese Earthquake Toll
Amoy China February reports from districts struck by last Wednesday's quake list two hundred deaths in Swatow and widespread destruction. Injuries undetermined. One fifth of buildings collapse and remaining structures damaged with other towns Chong Chow Fu and delta areas also suffering substantial loss.
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Amoy
China
Swatow
Chong
Chow Fu
Delta
Deserter Warning For 66 High Point Township Registrants
Police search for 66 draft registrants who failed to file questionnaires as required by the May 18 1917 act. The list lists names and addresses, with five days to report or face desertion charges and a $50 bounty. Proceedings call for police to locate and present delinquents to the local exemption board.
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High Point Township
High Point
Bissure
United States
Congress
Selective Service
Herbert C. Hoover
West Street
Henry Jackson
Leonard Street
Willis Boston
Lee Massey
John Champion
County Roads
Spring Street
Camp Greene to Stay Open at Charlotte
Secretary of War Baker told senators and representatives that Camp Greene will not be abandoned and will receive necessary improvements. He approved a sewerage system plan and promised rapid completion, a victory welcomed by North Carolinians and Charlotte alike.
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Parker R. Anderson
Washington
Camp
Greene
Baker
Simmons and
Overman
Representative Webb
Wade R. Clarris
Charlotte
Erlies
Queen City
Two Governments Reach Agreement On Slov Province Status
Vassar Switzerland February 20 Dr von Seydier Austrian premier says Ukraine rada and Austro Hungarian government sign a pact adding to the Ukrainian peace treaty. Slov province will not revert to Ukraine. a mixed commission will decide its status and race principles with regard to local wishes. Announcement reportedly applauded.
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Vassar
Switzerland
von Seydier
Ukrain Rada
Slov
Ukrainian Republic
Central Powers Receive Ukrainian Agricultural Surplus
Vienna accord details state that under the peace treaty with Ukraine the central powers have been granted the Ukrainian surplus of agricultural products. Dr. von Seydler, Austrian premier, announced the arrangement to the lower house of the Reischrath in Amsterdam on February 20.
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Amsterdam
Reischrath
Vienna
von Seydler
Thainmen May Get in Deferred Class
Deferred draft classification for railroad employees is being considered by the War Department and the Railroad Administration. The War Department opposes classing railroad workers as a group and favors individual assessments of indispensability. The Railroad Administration argues for uniform action to prevent undue exemptions for essential staff. About 500,000 railroad workers are in the draft age, with fewer than 200,000 likely affected.
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Washington
War Department
Railroad Administration
Deserter Arrested After Three Months Free
Joe Smith who deserted from Camp Sevier on December 20 was carried back to camp today by a sergeant from Camp Greene. He had two months of liberty to the day before being picked up by Patrolmen Skiff Mungo and Brintly. A $50 reward was offered and will be split three ways.
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Joe Smith
Camp Sevier
Camp Greene
Skiff
Smith
Stamp drive boosts war savings in High Point district
The High Point district reports $70 000 in war savings stamps sold in the first week of the campaign with a district total target just over $200 000 by year end. Col Roberson says factories will be mobilized to reach more workers as committees canvass manufacturers and rural areas. Superintendent Marr notes strong student interest and plans school visits. postmasters report effective carrier mail subscriptions. The Women’s Club plans home canvassing to enlist housewives.
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High Point
Commercial Club
Wescott Roberson
Colonel Roberson
Marr
A. E. Tate
Farriss
Roberson
Col
RK. R. Uayon
Women's Club
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