Daniels Explains U S Naval Strength As War Begins
Secretary Daniels states the United States ranks third among world navies at war start, with 14 dreadnoughts in existence or building. He compares gun ranges and speeds across fleets, notes predreadnought limits, and cites German and British fleet expansion as of August 1914.
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Washington
United States
Daniels
Madden
Ilino
S.l. Madden
Kitchin
Bloe
Great Britain
Germany
France
Japan
Wyoming
Alabama
Michigan
South Carolina
Oregon
Annual report of High Point Perpetual Building and Loan
The 1915 financial declaration shows High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association in North Carolina with 6111 shares in force at year end, 390 white and 70 colored shareholders. Officers E A Snow president V A Idol secretary treasurer, with assets liabilities income and disbursements sworn as of December 31 1915 and certified by James R Young Insurance Commissioner.
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High Point
N. C
Raleigh
State of North Carolina
Guilford
I. A. Snow
W. A. J. Idol
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FE. A. Snow
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Insurance Department
James R. Young
Insurance Commissioner
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
Drastic tax proposed to curb gasoline prices
Washington January 18 a new and drastic method to lower gasoline prices is proposed by Congressman Ian Johnson chairman of the District of Columbia committee He wants a tax of 1 per gallon on all gasoline sold above 15 cents per gallon the tax aimed at the original seller would cap prices at 15 cents to dealers Johnson says 50 to 75 members would vote for the bill and expects it to pass if reported by the ways and means committee
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Washington
House
Ian Johnson
District of Columbia
Johnson
Kentucky
Ways and Means Committee
Moving pictures show British army in France for public display
Official war department films of actual fighting operations in France and Flanders will be exhibited in Britain to inform civilians at home. Proceeds from sale and rental of the films will aid disabled soldiers and their dependents.
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London
France
Flanders
War Department
Proposal to Extend Mann Act to Alaska and Panama Zone
Washington reports a bill by Senator German of North Carolina proposing extension of the Mann White Slave Act to Alaska the Panama Canal Zone and insular possessions of the United States. The measure seeks to broaden federal authority in trafficking offenses across territories and territories under U S jurisdiction.
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Washington
Alaska
Panama Canal Zone
Insular
United States
German
North Carolina
Judiciary Committee
French Lieutenant Directs Gun Fire In Alsace Action
Paris reports a French artillery captain recounts directing a machine gun shelter strike and heavy shelling of German trenches. The lieutenant stayed at his post under near seven yard shells, guiding a shortening of range for a successful attack.
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Paris
Alsace
Entente Powers Pressure Greece Over Allied Landing Claim
Berlin reports from the Overseas News agency say allied troops landed at Phaleron near Athens, a move seen as proof of pressure from the Entente powers on Greece. The dispatch notes the act as a demonstration of intent to force Greece’s hand.
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Greece
Berlin
Entente
Phaleron
Larissa
Phalerom
Athens
Australia to Furnish New Army for War
Melbourne reports that Prime Minister Hughes announced Australia will provide a fresh 50 000 man army for the British and allied effort. The move aims to total about 300 000 Australian troops by next June, to be raised voluntarily. An imperial request is not required and men aged 18 to 44 will be urged to enlist via a government appeal.
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Melbourne
Australia
Wm. M. Hughes
Commonwealth
Alexander Quits Revenue Service to Run for Sheriff
Statesville, Jan 18 Deputy Collector M B Aberabies of the western division resigns as deputy of the revenue department effective January 31 His resignation follows a move to enter the race for sheriff with Collector Watts's recommendation noted but not completed.
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Richard P. Allison
Statesville
Alexander
Iredell County
W. Roy Platt
Haywood County
Revenue Department
Plott
Washington
Senator Simmons
Col. Watts
Hugh A. Love
Waynesville
Revenue
Revenue Service
M. B. Aberabies
A. D. Watts
Watts
Bristol Sees Coldest Spell in Years with Snow
Bristol Virginia Tennessee endures extreme cold as thermometers dip to four above zero at midnight. Three inches of snow blanket the ground across the city.
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Bristol
Tenn
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