Roosevelt names Page Georgia manager for campaign
Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt engages W. E. Page of Georgia to run his presidential campaign in Georgia. Page will open Atlanta headquarters. he is president of the R. W. Page corporation publisher of five daily papers including the Columbus Ledger and Enquirer-Sun and the Wilmington Star and News.
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Atlanta
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
W. E. Page
Pblisher
Columus
Georgia
Page
Roosevelt
Warm Springs
R. W. Page Corporation
Columbus (Ga
British Take Jericho in Palestine February 1918
British troops occupied Jericho after a sharp clash with Turkish forces on February 22 1918 marking a Allied victory in Palestine. Western front trench raids continued with heavy casualties inflicted on German units. Russian government vowed resistance unto death as Germans rejected surrender terms and prepared a major assault.
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Palestine
Jericho
Uv. S&s
Germany
New Bill Aims to Free Islands in 19 Years
A Senate Territories Committee bill outlines independence for the Philippines in about 19 years. It provides a plebiscite after 15 years from a new constitution and imposes ten year import duty limits plus immigration restrictions during a trial period with a yet undecided quota.
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Islands
Washington
Philippines
Senate Territories Committee
United States
Vera Cruz Governor Campaign Bloodshed Ends In Duell
The Vera Cruz state campaign saw fatal violence when Tho Betan, president of Betancourt municipality, was killed in a pistol duel on Saturday. The clash marks a violent turn in local political contests.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico
State of
Tho Betancourt
Betancourt
Missing wife and star boarder prompt police probe
Solemito reported to police that his wife and his star boarder disappeared after two months together in the same house. Investigators opened a formal inquiry into their sudden absence and whereabouts.
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Mineola
N. Y
Frank Formico
Roslyn
Richard H. Brown
Formico
Anthony Solemito
Gether
Solemito
Jap forces advance toward Tazang amid Kiangwan mopping up
Retired Major General Hanson Ely reports in 1932 dispatch that Japanese troops have reached two miles west of Kiangwan toward Tazang while leaving Kiangwan to be cleared later. He notes strong Japanese air and ground operations, use of cotton bales as breastworks, and planned multiple forces to seize Woosung Chapei and Tazang before Chinese reinforcements arrive.
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Washington
Kiangwan
Tazang
Jackson
New Orleans
Woosung
Chapei
19Th Route
Shanghai
19Th Route Army
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Compound Told By Fort Wayne Woman
A Fort Wayne Indiana reader reports six bottles of Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound improved her health after a difficult year. She cites a serious operation flu and nervous breakdown and notes her increased well being and happier demeanor.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
R. C. Hoffman
Barthold St
Ft. Wayne, Indiana
Curtis Calls for Complete National Defense in Philadelphia
Vice President Curtis urged complete national defense in a Philadelphia address tied to Far East tensions. He invoked George Washington and the first neutrality proclamation, urging a defense posture while noting disarmament talks among nations.
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U. S
Far East
Philadelphia
Curtis
George Washington
Washington
Philadelpha
Robber shoots Wilmington grocer. no serious injury
Paul T. Marshburn a Wilmington grocer was shot in the head by a robber who entered his store near the business district on Saturday. The assailant escaped.
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Wilmington
Paul T. Marshburn
Washington's serene passing and mourning across the nation
Washington died at 10 p m on December 14 1799 after a calm farewell. He spoke of dying bravely and thanked supporters, asking to be left to go quietly. The country mourned, recalling him as first in war peace and heart.
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Washington
John Lee
George Washington
France
Provisional Army
Mount Vernon
Highway Patrol Reports January Stops and Arrests
The North Carolina Highway Patrol logged 19,996 vehicle stops in January with 750 arrests. Of those, 4,270 drivers were warned for hogging the road and 19,80 drivers were warned or arrested for improper parking. Officials cite 1,925 cars operated without a 1932 license and 43 reckless driving and 45 drunken driving cases among the arrests.
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Highway Patrol
Relief Headquarters in Raleigh State Legion Center
State headquarters for the American Legion in Raleigh is described as a regional relief center. The brief notes its role in coordinating aid and community support activities for veterans and families.
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Raleigh
The
American Legion
Unemployment Drive Opens in North Carolina
A new unemployment drive was opened in North Carolina today. Officials described aims to expand job opportunities and direct residents to available workforce programs. Local centers expect increased participation through the week.
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North Carolina
Duke University President Leads Raleigh Memorial Service
Dr. W W Few president of Duke University led a memorial service in Raleigh for Dr. Michael Bradshaw and Dr. Harry M. North noted Methodist leaders who recently died.
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DR. Few
Raleigh
Ww. P. Few
Duke University
Michael Bradshaw
Harry M. North
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United Press
Chea
Orient
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Eckerd’s
Ay Is
du Pont
Ligcatt & Myxas Tosacco Ca
Argentina
India
New Zealand
O. K
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