Wilson Speaks at Washington's Birthday Exercises
President Wilson attended Washington's birthday observances in Memorial Continental Hall where patriotic fervor surged as he pledged allegiance and saluted. Senator Pomerene gave the principal address while Wilson planned to award gold medals for student essays on history amid a closing of government departments and Congress sessions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
George Washington
Pomerene
Memorial Continental Hall
Congress
Women rioters in North continue disorders
New York reports ongoing demonstrations by housewives over the high cost of living. Police reserves quell outbreaks as push carts are overturned and owners attacked. Two women arrested for assault are released. Picketers target provision stores while a magistrate warns of jail for future offenses.
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Associated Press
New York
Man Dies in Imperial Hotel After Sudden Heart Failure
George Brummel 65 died at 2 pm in his room at the Imperial hotel. He appeared well before a gasp ended his life. He had not worked at his usual plant, but this was due to rest, not illness. No inquest planned. He was married twice with no children. Relatives live about six miles north west of the city where he was born. Burial plans uncertain, may be taken to his birthplace area.
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George Brummel
Imperial Hotel
High Point
Sweeping Prison Reforms Urged in North Carolina
In Raleigh the lower house passed a bill to pay dependent families of well behaved prisoners between 10 and 50 percent of earnings. The Beasley measure to create a parole advisory board was sent for amendment amid calls for stronger reform. Senate adjourned after routine work as inauguration events took place.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
General Assembly
Senate
Beasley
State Board of Charities
Grier
Iredell
W. C. Riddick
A. and M. College
Inaugural Recommendations Carried Out by Governor Bickett
Governor Thomas W. Bickett highlights that his inaugural recommendations have been enacted with notable accuracy and fidelity. Several acts he urged in his address have passed the General Assembly and are now in session.
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Bickett
General Assembly
Americans Released From German Ships After Berlin Dispatch
Berlin dispatch reports American sailors aboard the Yarrowdale released after Berlin learned German ships in America had not been confiscated nor crews interned. The move followed government notification and returned tensions to normal.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
London
Berlin
Germany
America
Americans on Skagland Sunk by German Submarine
The Swedish steamer Skagland carrying five Americans was sunk by a German submarine off Tarrangona Spain after the crew received 10 minutes to abandon ship. All aboard survived, with the crew landing safely in Tarrangona, Spain.
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Associated Press
Washington
Skagland
Hurst
Barcelona
Spain
Tarrangona
Body of Dead Officer To Reach Here Tonight
The body of Lieutenant Billy Armstrong who died last Saturday in El Paso Texas is due to arrive tonight on train No 12. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 2 30 PM conducted by the Masonic order with Armstrong’s relatives arriving to attend. Gerard Reaches Madrid On His Way To United States.
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Billy” Armstrong
el Paso
Texas
Masonic Order
Armstrong
Gerard
Madrid
United States
Gerard and party arrive in Madrid en route home
James W. Gerard former American ambassador to Berlin arrives in Madrid with his party on their way to the United States. They are met at the station by the foreign office representatives and Ambassador Williard with staff.
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Associated Press
Madrid
Spain
London
James W. Gerard
Berlin
United States
Foreign Office
Williard
Four steamers sunk amid German blockade measures
A list shows four steamers totaling 4,793 tons sunk under the German blockade. Reports include a Dutch steamer and a Norwegian vessel, plus a Russian steamer and a British trawler. Military actions in the last 24 hours were minor compared with prior days.
Philadelphia Woman Protest Targets Food Prices
Disorderly scenes erupted in Philadelphia's southeastern districts as women demonstrated against high food prices. A woman was knocked down and trampled during attacks on stores and curb vendors. she was hospitalized with a broken leg. Police dispersed the crowd. other minor disturbances followed. The protest arose from a meeting where a boycott was decided. Women reportedly poured kerosene on meats, fish, and vegetables and attacked merchants in foreign populated areas.
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Philadelphia
Martial Law After Seven Fires in New Britain
New Britain Conn February 22 Martial law is in effect as two National Guard companies are deployed for several days. Guards guard factories after seven fires last night six incendiary in origin. Fires clustered 300 yards to a quarter mile apart with losses from 3500 to 50000. Seven arrested men released. no clues yet for authorities.
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Associated Press
New Briton, Conn
National Guard
Many Are Killed in Dresden Disaster
London reports a great wartime explosion at Dresden Germany in Christmas holidays factories killing over 1,000 workers from about 30,000 employed. Emperor William visited the scene the next day. A Paris dispatch cites a Dresden arsenal blast with 1,000 women and girls killed in a December letter.
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Associated Press
London
Dresden
Germany
Christiania
William
Paris
Farm work curtailed by freight embargo on tools
Lynchburg Virginia February 22 farm work is seriously curtailed for want of tools due to freight embargoes on farm implements. The Virginia and North Carolina Implement Dealers association declared this at its convention and sent a telegram to the Interstate Commerce Commission requesting immediate relief. President Graves Smith of Goldsboro NC presides over the convention through Friday.
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Lynchburg
Virginia and
North Carolina Implement Dealers’ Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
Graves Smith
Goldsboro
N. C
Wilson's clear question demands a definite answer
Paris report on Austrian diplomacy notes the Wilson memorandum to Austria shows straight forwardness and firmness. It states the question clearly put requires a clear answer and predicts Austrian diplomacy will struggle to craft a matching reply.
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Paris
The
Temps
Austria
Berlin
Wilson
Additional troop moves announced for homeward movement
San Antonio reports new department headquarter dates for the departure of state troops. In the first contingents, 50,000 remain to be moved, with transportation planned. North Carolina units from El Paso set new dates including Second NC Infantry March 17 and Third NC Infantry March 15. Ambulance company No. 1 and Field Hospital No. 1 also march March 15. North Carolina Cavalry Troops A and B depart El Paso March 14.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
North Carolina Infantry
el Paso
Third
North Carolina Ambulance Company
Field Hospital No
North Carolina Cavalry
Medical Society Holds Meeting Narrowing Convention Site
DurhamFebruary 22 delegates from Greenville and Columbia indicate they will withdraw invitations to secure Spartanburg as the next tri state medical society meeting place. Officers await location before election. Dr William S Bainbridge fresh from Europe delivered his illustrated cancer lecture.
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Spartanburg
Greenville
Columbia
S. C
Tri-State Medical Society
William S. Bainbridge
Europe
Person Sunk
London dispatch reports the British steamer Person has been sunk. Four crew members are missing, as Lloyds announced.
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Associated Press
London
Lloyds
Friends Decide to Rebuild Church On Present Site
At a meeting in the high school auditorium the Friends church decided to rebuild the damaged church on its current Southwest Main and West Commerce street site. After a devotional period the assembly voted to repair the fire damaged structure rather than sell the property and relocate.
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Friends Church
The
Friends
News Print Probe Faces Many Difficulties in Price Plan
Washington reports a federal trade commission push to fix news print prices for six months to restore free competition. About one third of US and Canadian production signed. others urged to join. Critics warn costs vary by mill and a single rate may be impractical. The plan seeks lower prices and reduced freight through regional mill distribution.
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Associated Press
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
United States
Canada
Department of Justice
Commission
Philadelphia Reaches New York After Submarine War Decree
The American liner Philadelphia from Liverpool passed Sandy Hook shortly before 10 am today. Sailed February 14, she was the first American liner to leave Europe after Germany’s submarine warfare declaration. She was not armed and no submarine was sighted during the crossing.
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Associated Press
New York
American Line
Philadelphia
Liverpool
Sandy Hook
Europe
Germany
Tragedy at Richmond Dance Ends in Fatal Shootings
Raymond Thorpe 17 and Winn 20 exchanged shots after a quarrel at a Richmond dance. Thorpe died by suicide. Winn killed Miss Thorpe instantly on the lawn outside.
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Richmond
Raymond Lize Thorpe
Winn
Miss Death
Miss Thorpe
Mansfield Man Served 30 Minutes For Manslaughter
Edgar L Calhoun, a local businessman in Mansfield Louisiana, served a 30 minute jail sentence after being found guilty by a jury of manslaughter. Calhoun admitted killing Green Columbus but said Columbus insulted his daughter.
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Mansfield
Edgar L. Calhoun
Calhoun
Green Columbus
Columbus
Pajamas Seized From German Embassy Party
Report from Halifax on the steamship Frederick VIII returning German diplomats to Germany. A secretary is said to have 200 suits of pajamas. Inspectors note cotton goods are abundant among the party baggage and will be examined for allowances. Fear persists that gold is being smuggled.
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Associated Press
Halifax
N. S
Germany
von Bernstorff
Food riots force closures in Piraeus Greek relief fund event
Athens dispatch reports food riots among Piraeus workers over a relief fund distribution led to shop and customs house closures. Rioters looted grocers and butchers before authorities restored order, several arrests were made.
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Associated Press
London
Athens
Reuters
Piraeus
Swedish minister to file protest over Hugo Hamilton sinking
Stockholm reports the Swedish minister in Berlin will protest the sinking of the Hugo Hamilton. The fate of the crew remains unknown and officials seek details on the incident.
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Associated Press
Stockholm
Sweden
Berlin
Hugo Hamilton
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