Defense to death against Germany ordered by Russian proclamation
The Russian commissioners in Petrograd call for soldiers to destroy railways and provisions and force the bourgeoisie to dig trenches under penalty of death. The proclamation follows German advances, with reports of Minsk and Rovno sieges and 9 000 captured prisoners alongside 1 300 guns. A state of siege is declared in Petrograd.
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London
Germany
Reuters Petrograd
Minsk
Reovno
Koregin
Trotzky
Lenine
German advance into Russia sparks calls to resist and restore order
A Petrograd proclamation declares Germany is pushing into Russia to restore monarchy and privileges for landowners and capitalists. It urges peasants and workers to prevent German gains, declares siege, and warns of mobile food and rail shortages as German forces seize Minsk Reovno and Reval with 45 ships approaching.
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Germany
Russia
Petrograd
Esthenia
Reval
Gulf of Finland
Reval and
Helsingers
Wronstadt
Inclement Weather Cancels Washington Birthday Parade
Greensboro on February 22 abandons the public demonstration for George Washington birthday due to threatening snow and rain. A large crowd gathered as the flag, bought by public subscription and donated to the city, was unfurled despite the disruption.
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Greensboro
George Washington
Famous biblical city captured by British
London reports Periho in Palestine has fallen to Australian troops who entered the city yesterday. A line on the Jordan was established, with little opposition. Weather remains poor as British positions north and northwest of Jerusalem were extended and secured.
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Jordan
Jerusalem
Washington's Birthday Observed in Congress
Washington’s birthday observance marked by readings of the farewell address in the Senate by Senator Leary of Rhode Island and in the House by Representative Aswell of Louisiana. The event followed the time honored custom and occurred in Washington.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Senator Leary
Rhode Island
House
Representative Aswell
Louisiana
Washington's Birthday Observed Across Army Camps
Washington's birthday was observed in army camps with exercises and rest from training. At Gumpe A nearby area there were no formal celebrations but soldiers enjoyed holiday festivities as leave was granted. The committee on training camp activities organized entertainments in all camps.
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Washington
Gumpe A
Bishop Kilgo Delivers Washington's Birthday Address at Camp Greene
Bishop John Kilgo of the Southern Methodist church spoke before the Fourth Regular Army Division at Camp Greene on Washington's Birthday. No other exercises were scheduled as routine work paused and Sunday hours applied at the camp. Banks in Charlotte were closed.
Soldiers enjoy a full holiday at Camp Sevier
In Greenville South Carolina on February 22 the 50th division soldiers at Camp Sevier had a complete day of rest with dances and entertainments in local homes. A light snow flurry fell in the morning but melted quickly.
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Greenville
S. C
Camp Sevier
Gatlin Fined $100 In City Court
Gatlin white was fined 100 dollars and taxed with costs in municipal court for fast and reckless driving after an accident that injured Cy Hayworth and Wiley Nomes. Judge J. Allen Austin delayed final judgment until tomorrow morning as he reviews the case after a two day hearing.
Unidentified Man Found Lying In Gutter At Hopewell
Hopewell Virginia February 22 police investigate a dismembered body found in a box in a gulley. A well dressed white man lay dead head severed and body mutilated. The box is believed taken from a ship and the corpse was discovered Wednesday.
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Hopewell
Goochland County
Nine Family Members Die in Peabody Fire
A Peabody Mass fire destroyed the Miller home early today killing Morris Miller and his wife and seven of their children. Reuben Miller, 19, escaped. The blaze, found by a neighbor, left the house in ruins with the victims aged from infant to twenty.
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Peabody
Mass
Morris Miller
Miller
Here
Reuben Miller
Four Months of Meatless Days Saves 165,000,000 Pounds of Foodstuffs
Washington reports Meatless Days in the United States have saved 140,000,000 pounds of beef in four months. During this period 165,000,000 pounds of beef were exported to the allies along with 400,000,000 pounds of pork products. The figures explain why the food administration declined to remove beef mutton and lambs from meatless day conservation rules.
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Washington
United States
Food Administration
Cinders Replace Mud on Montlieu Avenue
Montlieu avenue is in excellent shape after city officials dumped several loads of cinders along the thoroughfare. Traffic to Greensboro is easier now and motorists bound for High Point benefit from the improved condition despite paving on Monkieu avenue being postponed due to stone sizing issues.
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Montlieu Avenue
Greensboro
High Point
Monkieu Avenue
Estonian Troops Change Sides With German Forces
A regiment of Estonian troops has defected to the Germans via London on February 22. The war office states that Baltic provinces including Esthonia, largely German in population, were invaded as Bolshevik actions prompted German advances. Moon Island troops moved to the mainland and overtook several Estonian towns.
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Berlin
London
War Office
Esthonia
Baltic
Russia
Moon Island
Washington Experts See German Advance in Russia
Washington observers in February warn the German push into Russia may not alter Western fronts. They say large loot of war materiel matters little without ammo and that thousands of prisoners are an embarrassment. Petrograd’s fall could affect Germany and Austria.
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Washington
Feo
Russia
Hobson to Speak Tonight on America in War
Richmond Pearson Hobson, noted congressman and prohibition orator, lectures on America in War at the city high school auditorium tonight at 8 under the Anti Saloon League. Admission is free as the drive to push a dry nation continues.
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Richmond Pearson Hobson
America
Anti Saloon League
Hobson
High Point
Mr. Hobson
Daniels commends Carolinian’s bravery in Arctic sounds
William B. Ray, ship cook of Avon Dare County North Carolina, is commended by Secretary Daniels for bravery and skill in a perilous raid over ice in the North Carolina sounds on January 11. He delivered provisions from the ship to the Roanoke Marsh Lighthouse keeper after enlisting in the naval reserves on October 27 in New Bern.
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Washington
William B.ray
Avon
Dare County
North Carolina
Cook
U.s.nlr
Daniels
North Carolina Sounds
Roanoke Marsh Lehthouse
Naval
New Bern
N. C
Bakers Ordered to Use 20 Percent Flour Substitutes
Washington state food administrators were ordered to enforce the Food Administration ruling requiring bakers to use 20 percent wheat flour substitutes in all bakery products by February 24.
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Washington
Keh
Food Administration
Mobilization of 3000 Negroes Begins Soon
Columbia S C Feb 22 Negroes from South Carolina to the number of 3000 are to be mobilized at Camp Jackson beginning tomorrow and continuing for a week. Mobilization of 1500 white men from North Carolina also begins tomorrow. These men are to complete the first draft.
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Columbia, S
South Carolina
Camp Jackson
North Carolina
Temple for Negro Troops Memorial Planned in Richmond
Richmond Va Feb 22 The executive committee of the Colored Citizens Patriotic League of the United States voted to form a committee to build a Richmond temple as a memorial to Negro soldiers in the current war and past conflicts. James W Poe former North Carolina legislature member serves as league president.
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Richmond
Colored Citizens Patriotic League of the United States
James W. Poe
North Carolina
Ambitious winter provisions stir hopes for next campaign
The quote warns that without ample provisions in winter and spring, no favorable outcomes will come from forthcoming operations. Arm capacities are hindered by irregular supplies, risking only disgrace and disappointment in the next campaign.
President Wilson Addresses Farmers in 1918 Speech
In 1918 President Wilson speaks to farmers stressing that freedom worldwide and at home hinges on sustenance. He asserts the fight for liberty and self government is as vital as the American Revolution re fought.
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President Wilson
United States
Washington Entombed funeral account in Gazette entry
An Ulster County Gazette transcription details Washington's funeral from Georgetown on December 20 1799. The piece describes the burial at Mount Vernon the pomp and procession with artillery music clergy and Masonic rites and notes Washington’s age 68 and the enduring national memory.
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the Gazette
Georgetown
Washington
Sims
Ramsey
Payne
Gilpin
Marsteler
Potomac
Army of the
United States
New American Troops Enter Coveted Line
American units in France reveal first line front presence after secret entry. Patrol action in Chenin death Bames sector yields one German killed, one captured, one American wounded as heavy artillery and aerial activity continue north of the Aisne. Austrian socialist demands trigger government tensions over peace talks with the United States.
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Francy
Associated Press
Chenin
Bames
France
Dialy
Aisne
Champralone
Amer
Wilson
Reichsrat
United States
Quarantine Ends at Camp Greene After Epidemic Threat
Charlotte reports Camp Greene quarantine lifted after February 7 order due to diminishing meningitis threat. Men stationed there may visit amusement venues churches and other public places after midnight as danger is deemed over.
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Charlotte
Camp Greene
Former Pugilist Mellovern Dies at King County Hospital
Terry Mellovern, once the world featherweight champion, died in King County Hospital after a two day illness. The New York report states he passed away this morning.
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New York
Terry Mellovern
King County Hospital
Salvation Army Receives Praise From Washington
The League for National Defense endorsed the Salvation Army for its France work with the Red Cross. Army volunteers support troops by washing socks and linens, operating sock exchanges, and delivering coffee to frontline trenches, sharing hardships with soldiers.
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League For National Defense
Army
France
Salvation Army
Coal production slumps in January across nation
Washington reports January coal output at about 2,425,000 tons, the lowest rate since records began. The Geological Survey blames railroad congestion for the slump, stating the industry faced a weed of difficulties as the year opened.
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Washington
Geological Survey
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