Denial of Socialist Pledge to Bolshevik Martens Emerges
Albany January session of the five suspended socialist assemblymen heard defense counsel deny a pledge of socialist support to Lt. C A K Martens the Russian envoy. The motion sought to strike a letter purporting to show socialist sentiment but allegedly written by an expelled faction. The committee opened with few spectators as the testimony began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly
Seymour Stedman
Chicago
Mr. Martens
Rebecca du Hav
Eighth Assembly
Louis Waldman
Stedman
Martens
Socialist
Socialist Party
Occu
Waldman
Louis M. Martin
Secretary Baker Protests Sale of Former German Liners
Washington Jan 28 Secretary Baker protests the sale of 30 former German passenger liners by the shipping board. He warns the action may delay final decisions as bids are under consideration. Baker cites an agreement among War Navy Commerce and the Shipping Board on forming an American transport reserve from vessels handed over by the transport service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipping Board
Payne
Baker
War Department
Navy Department
Department of Commerce
The
Transport Service
Volunteers Try Sneaking Into Model Jail In Haiti
U S Marine guards at the penitentiary in Haiti report five extra prisoners sneaked in with a returning road gang lured by meals and a clean cell. Officials now count outside laborers before admission to the jail to prevent ring‑outs.
Living Cost Rise Highlights Coal Strike Hearings
Washington officials heard wage and cost of living data as the coal strike dispute moves forward. Miner representative Jen H. Bittner cited treasury figures showing 1917 returns on capital stock varying greatly, while noting real labor share has fallen since 1913 and 1914. President Robinson adjourned the hearing to Monday for operator data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Jen H. Bittner
Miners Union
Bittner
Treasury Department
Census Taker Names Newborn Margaret in Polish Household
Haverhill Massachusetts January 28 census enumerator William F Herlihey while recording the Marbie street district visited a Polish family of John Sofia his wife and twelve children. The newborn five weeks old had no name and the parents asked the enumerator to designate one. He chose Margaret and the child will be enrolled as such and christened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
Mass
William F. Herlihey
Marbie Street
John Sofia
Herlihey
Margaret
American syndicate seeks purchase of Berlin esplanade hotel
Berlin reporters say an American syndicate is negotiating to buy the esplanade hotel, one of Berlin’s largest and most famous hostels. The deal centers on acquiring the well known lodging along the esplanade.
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Berlin
Esplanade Hotel
Powhatan Disabling Cause Under Official Inquiry
The Powhatan, an army transport that reached Halifax last night, is subject to an official inquiry into the cause of its disabling at sea. The War Department says rumors of mutinous crew actions are unfounded. Preliminary information suggests heavy gale damage, with a coal bunker bulkhead carried away allowing about 75 tons of coal to shift, choking pumps and hindering leakage management.
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Washington
Powhatan
Halifax
New York
Jim
War Department
King of Hoboes Takes Up Influenza Fight in New York
Janes Jeff Davis known as the king of hoboes joined health commissioner Copeland in stamping out influenza. With a health department inspector, he toured Bowery and lower East Side lodging houses urging guests to follow the no expectorating and no smoking ordinance and to use soap and water to stay healthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Davis
New York
Janes
King of
Copeland
Health Department
Bowery
Lower East Side
Wilson Again Asks Food Relief
President Wilson asked Secretary Glass to urge Congress to authorize a loan of 153 million dollars to Poland Austria and Armenia to relieve their food situation. He said it was unthinkable the United States withhold aid to stricken peoples by making available a portion of American food.
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Washington
Wilson
Glass
Congress
Poland
Austria
Armenia
United States
Steamship Sydney O Neff Reaches Chicago Safe
After eight days frozen in Lake Michigan ice the freight steamer Sydney O Neff entered the Chicago River and docked with all crew aboard. Also aboard were seven men who had started across the ice to the stranded steamer Sunday and had been missing.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
Sydney O. Neff
Brief Case Proves a Perfect Disguise
Alberta Lea Minnesota January 28 The familiar attorney brief case is used by many non lawyers as a disguise. Salesmen go to the country for a day or two and use it to carry passes shirts collars and handkerchiefs. They fit two days work into a compact bag and help oil stock and magazine salesmen gain entry. The brief case serves as a flawless disguise in plain sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta Lea
Minn
Sermon by Rev. A. F. Mitchell Stresses Core Faith
Rev. A F Mitchell delivers a strong sermon at the Friends church urging a genuine creed and personal transformation. He frames Godward attitude as essential, cites Cain and repentance, and calls holiness health of mind body and soul. Services continue nightly at 7 30 with crowds expected and help requested for transportation and prayer circles.
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A. F. Mitchell
Friends’ Church
God
Christ
Cain
Mitchell
John
Church
Freeman Funeral Held Here
The funeral of J. O. Freeman, who died at a local hospital Monday, was conducted from N. L. Freeman’s home at 114 Steele Street. Rev. W. A. Lambeth and Rev. J. A. Clark presided. interment was in Oakwood cemetery. Pallbearers were Joseph D. Cox, A. B. Hornes, R. L. Pickett, Charles F. Weedon, W. M. Tucker, and A. A. Holton. out of town relatives attended from Asheboro Thomasville and Cid, N C.
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J. O .Freeman
N. L. Freeman
Steele Street
W. A. Lambeth
Weskey Memorial
M. Echurch
J. A. Clark
First Baptist Church
Oakwood
Joseph D. Cox
A. B. Hornes
R. Ll. Pickett
Charles F. Weedon
W. M. Tucker
A. A. Holton
S. B. Stedman
W. D. Stedman
Asheboro
Welborn
Clarence Welborn
Thomasville
Annie Cameron
Cid
N. CC
Duchess of Rutland Hosts Charlie Chaplin at Belvoir Castle
At Belvoir Castle the Duke and Duchess of Rutland presented a Charlie Chaplin film show in their ballroom during holidays. About 20 000 feet of film were shown featuring Elsie Ferguson and Mrs Vernon Castle melodramas, with Chaplin in Easy Street drawing top crowds among aristocratic guests.
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London
Chaplin
Belvior Castle
Duke and Duchess of Rutland
Elsie Ferguson
Mrs. Vernon Castle
Charlie In
Stumbling Blocks Delay Article X and Monroe Doctrine Fight
Senate leaders press another bid to resolve disputes over Article X and the Monroe doctrine as bipartisan talks stall. Democrats aim to return the treaty to the Senate, while Republicans promise progress on compromise reservations and adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forther
Senate
Cotton futures open firm with mixed early gains
New York began with March at 36.50 May 34.30 July 32.32 October 29.80. Prices rose 12 to 29 points at first, with active months 25 to 32 points above last night’s close after the call. March touched 36.35 and July 32.42 as Wall Street and local selling unsettled the market.
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New York
Wall Street
Bequeaths Fortune to Armenian Relief
Denver January 28 Though prevented from returning to his homeland H Enfiajian Armenian never lost his love for his suffering countrymen His entire estate valued at 50000 was bequeathed to the American Board of Foreign Missions to be used in relief work in Armenia Enfiajian graduated Euphrates College Karput Armenia and studied at Yale He had no relatives.
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Denver
H. EnfiaJian
American Board of Foreign Missions
Armenia
Enfiajian
Euphrates College
Karput
Yale University
Brazil Uses Vessels to Speed European Immigration
The Brazilian government directs government owned ships in Europe to bring back immigrants vouched for by Brazilian consuls. Immigration, slowed by high third class fares, is now being encouraged on return voyages to Brazil.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Europe
Brazil
Potash Shipment Reaches Philadelphia Port
The first German potash shipment in three to four years arrives at Philadelphia. London reports global currency turmoil with the pound at 3.53 dollars, Paris francs at 47, and Belgium at 49, amid poor Italian business. Australia’s Hughes warns a Pacific war could erupt, urging readiness with a large army. Paris notes Yugoslav reply to Allied ultimatum signals virtual rejection of Italian compromise, possibly shifting to Wilson’s proposal basis.
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Philadelphia
Germany
London
New York
Paris
Belgium
Italy
Jugo Silay
Adriatic
Wilson
Council of Ambassador
Influenza surges in High Point outpacing nation
Local physicians report more than 200 influenza cases in High Point with 60 new cases in the last 24 hours. No deaths are attributed to influenza yet, and experts say the current illness is milder than last year’s epidemic. Families seek graduate nurses for care as disease spreads nationwide.
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High Point
Washington
United States
Jewish Spate Launches First Ship at Jaffa
London confirms that the Hashaluz the Warrior, the first Jewish ship, has launched at Jaffa. Israel Cohen, Zionist organizer, says the vessel will carry Jews from Russia and aid a Zionist state with trade ships rather than warships while England remains mandatory.
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London
Palestine
Israel Cohen
Hashaluz
Jaffa
Russia
Cohen
England
Burglar Alarm Guards Priceless Liquor Stock
In South Dartmouth New Bedford a lone farmhouse houses a vast liquor stock owned by Colonel Edward H. R. Green. A elaborate alarm system with loud gongs guards the treasure once valued at forty thousand dollars, and a caretaker and family reside there to defend the collection.
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New Bedford
Mass
South Dartmouth
Edward H. R. Green
Hetty Green
Relaxation of immigration rules for illiterate brides
Washington Jan 28 Immigrant relief measure favors admission of illiterate brides of American service members. A favorable report to the house by the immigration committee follows advocacy by Senator Calder New York and Representatives Siegel Sabath.
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Washington
Acit
House
Immigration Committee
Calder
New York
Siegel Land Sabath
Influenza Cases Reported in Mills Areas near Hickory
One hundred fifty influenza cases were reported today at Monbo and Long Island cotton mill villages in Catawba County by health officer George W. Shipp. The outbreak is described as severe and physicians and nurses have been requested from the public health service.
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Hickory
Monbo
Long Island
Catawba
George W. Shipp
Public Health Service
Close Schools and Churches as Precaution
Rutherfordton reports city council closed all public gatherings and ordered churches and schools shut to prevent the spread of influenza. The measure aims to curb transmission during an outbreak.
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Rutherfordton City
Rutherfordton
Slow But Gradual Increase In Influenza Across U S
Public health reports show little overall change in influenza nationwide with a slow rise in new cases in several states. The War Department notes increased influenza among American troops in Siberia and Germany’s death rate remains high at 6.74 per thousand for the week ending January 16, with 12 deaths from pneumonia that week.
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Public Health Service
Siberia
War Department
Germany
North Carolina Equal Suffrage Association Elects Officers
Greensboro January 28 The fifth annual convention opened with a business session and will close with the election of officers. Miss Marjorie Shutter of New York, organizer of the women voters movement, and Mrs Raymond Brown of New York, a national vice president, will address the delegates.
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Marjorie Shutter
New York
Wee Man's Voters Teageme
Raymond Brown
Cascelation
Tom Gba
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President
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Will
Steamer
Rev. Mitchell
Duchess OF Rutland
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Melbourne
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