Davidson County Faces Road Repair Promise Clash
Local citizens charge Davidson county commissioners forgot a summer pact with Guilford to repair a short stretch of the Winston Salem High Point highway through Davidson. Guilford has rebuilt the Thomasville road segment with convict labor, but the Davidson link remains rough, hindering travel between Winston Salem and High Point.
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Davidson County
Guilford
Guilford Line
High Point
Winston- Salem
Thomasville
Guilford County
Thomasville Road
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
Davidson
British on heels of German submarine flee Turk forces
The Turks retreat up the Tigris toward Bagdad with British forces closing in. Official statements place Turkish positions about 45 miles from Bagdad and 52 miles northwest of Kut El Amara, with progress over 20 miles since prior reports. Franco-Belgian actions and Russian front activity from Riga to Romania are noted as well.
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Associated Press
Tigris
Bagdad
Kut el Mara
Russia
Riga
Vale Putna
Berlin
Petrograd
Shipping losses reach ten percent of world merchant fleet
New York reports that since the war began ten percent of the world’s merchant marine has been destroyed, excluding warships, as of August 1, 1914. Records show 2,037 vessels totaling 4,811,100 gross tons, with Britain and Norway the hardest hit and Entente losses at about 75 percent of the total.
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Associated Press
New York
Journal of Commerce
Great Britain
Norway
France
Italy
Germany
Teuton
International Developments Shape U S Stance in War Era
Key items from the era: Austria Hungary seeks friendly ties with the United States even at risk of angering Germany. Four Americans from the Yarrowdale POW group released and arriving in Copenhagen. Swiss note says others will be freed by March 7 after quarantine. Berlin reports the German emperor ill with a severe chill. German admiralty declares no more warning before sinking ships in the Atlantic. U S armed neutrality bill delayed in the Senate due to objections to its provisions.
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United States
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Copenhagen
Denmark
State Department
Berlin
London
Atlantic
Senate
Naval Committee
Ena
Zimmerman
Mexico City
Landding
Colombia
Stone
Congress
LaFollette
Senate Delays Armed Neutrality Move As War Ties Grow
Washington March 2 The Senate delays action on the armed neutrality bill amid parliamentary maneuvering. The House-backed substitute would empower the President to use other instrumentalities beyond arming ships. Debate centers on mediation or arbitration as policy. Diplomats note shifting Austrian and German positions, while Mrs Grew prepares to depart Vienna.
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Irian
America
Germany
United States
Austria
Joseph C.grew
Austrian effort to preserve ties with United States
Berne reports that Austria Hungary will strive to keep amicable relations with the United States, indicating willingness to make sacrifices to prevent a rupture, even if it clashes with Germany. An American close to Austrian circles conveys the information.
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Berne
Switzerland
United States
Austria
Germany
Four Americans Released From German Detention
Four Americans aboard the steamer Yarrowdale arrived in Copenhagen after three weeks in Germany. They were almost destitute, having only the clothes they wore. Physicians and veterinarians among the group were officers and released, while horse tenders and sailors remain in quarantine at the Dulken camp.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Germany
Karlsruhe
Dulken
Germany Promises Release of Yar Rowdale Prisoners by March 7
Washington reports Germany will release all Yar Rowdale prisoners on March 7 after a note delivered by the Swiss minister. Berlin says quarantine regulations will be completed by that date.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
Emperor Suffering Severe Chill In Berlin Dispatch
London reports the German emperor has a severe chill and must stay indoors. He receives ministers and communicates daily with headquarters, with doctors urging extreme caution though the condition is not described as worrying.
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Associated Press
London
Berlin
Amsterdam
Period of Grace Expires for Atlantic Shipping
The admiralty announced that March 1 ended the final grace period for sailing ships in the Atlantic and that from that date no special warnings will be given to boats by submarines. This applies to all Atlantic routes and underscores increased vigilance.
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Associated Press
Berlin
London
Admiralty
Atlantic
Senators Arrive at Augusta for Spring Training
Thirteen Washington American League players led by Nick Altrock reached Augusta Georgia to start spring training. Manager Clark Griffith and the rest of the squad were due to arrive March 8.
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Washington
Nick Altrock
Augusta
Clark Griffith
National Canners Fund Aids Harvard Food Poisoning Study
A gift of 20 thousand dollars a year for three years from the National Canners' Association will support Harvard University in investigating food poisoning with emphasis on canned goods. The grant includes full academic freedom and publication of results.
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Cambridge
Mass
National Canners’ Association
Harvard University
Missouri Legislature Votes to Submit Prohibition Amendment
The Missouri senate and house have voted to submit a constitutional amendment to statewide prohibition in November 1918. The house engrossed an amendment stating that if adopted prohibition would take effect January 1, 1920.
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Jefferson City
Senate
House
Missouri
Suffragists Hold Mass Meeting in New York
New York March 1 mass meeting held at the Forty-eighth street theater under the Congressional Union for Woman's Suffrage to protest political helplessness of women. The event drew a large audience and featured speakers calling for universal suffrage for women and immediate political rights.
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New York
Forty-eighth Street Theater
Congressional Union For Woman’s Suffrage
Auto plunges into Baltimore Harbor killing four
In Baltimore on March 1 a closed car carrying four passengers plunged into 25 feet of water. Three women and a man died. Two men and a woman survived as rescuers pulled others from the harbor.
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Baltimore
Practically All Stock to Land Bank Subscribed
Washington reports the government underwrote 8 879 905 dollars of the 9 006 000 dollar capital stock for the new federal land banks. Public subscriptions totaled 120 095 dollars for all twelve banks, seen as unsurprising since no dividend was expected and the stock would be retired at par.
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Washington
Federal Land Banks
McAdoo
Exemption Tax Bill Becomes Law In State
The senate approved the measure exempting notes and mortgages up to three thousand dollars used to purchase a home. It had passed the house and now becomes law as part of Governor Bickett's inaugural recommendations.
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Associated Press
Raleigh
Senate
House
Bickett
Senate weighs big naval bill as vote nears
Washington March 2 The senate continues debate on a large naval bill with a final vote slated for 4 o'clock. Debate near conclusion and proceedings indicate a decision soon.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Cotton futures rise in early New York trading
Old crop months gain about seven dollars per bale with May advancing from 16.60 to 17.10 and July moving from 16.56 to 17.11 as the market opens steady. March 16.75 May 16.62 July 16.65 Oct 15.91 Dec 16.03.
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New York
Knight Companion Sinks German Submarine in Atlantic
A British steamer Knight Companion arrived in New Orleans reporting it sank a German submarine in the Atlantic several days earlier. The submarine fired five shots at the steamer, which returned fire and scored a hit on the submarine, which sank with oil patches observed on the surface. No further trace of the submarine or crew was found.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Atlantic
Knight Companion
England
Appointee to Prison Board One of Surry's Leading Men
Mount Airy March 2 Governor Bickett appointed A E Smith of the city on the prison board. Mr Smith is a leading citizen of Surry, president of National Furniture factory vice president of the Bank of Mount Airy and a successful business man. I W West Drug company is remodeling its Blade Ridge block to move its drug store. Three Mount Airy men passed the bar exam and hold law licenses William Graves Thomas McCargo and Earl James.
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Mount Airy
Bickett
A. E. Smith
Smith
Surry
National Furniture Factory
Bank of Mount Airy
I. W. West Drug Company
Blade Ridge
William Graves
Thomas McCargo
Earl James
Fusion of Suffrage Groups Planned by Leaders
The Associated Press reports in Washington that the congressional union for woman suffrage and the National Woman's Party planned a merger. The joint meeting opened today and will end Sunday with a White House demonstration. The new body will be named the National Woman's Party.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congressional Union For Woman Suffrage
National Woman’s Party
White House
Wheat market eases after snow rain in Chicago trading
Snow and rain eased in Chicago today as the wheat market opened with mixed moves. May futures hovered around 1.83 and July near 1.5544, slipping then rallying after an initial drop.
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Associated Preas
Chicago
Whitman Bans Madison Square Garden Boxing Bout
Governor Whitman ordered the state athletic commission to prohibit the Monday boxing match at Madison Square Garden between Les Darey and Jack Dillon, labeling Darey a slacker. The action follows scrutiny of the bout and its participants.
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Associated Press
Albany, N. Y
Whitman
State Athletic Commission
Madison Square Garden
Les Darey
Jack Dillon
Navy doubles push to gain labor for naval yards
Navy department officials yesterday redoubled efforts to obtain more laborers and mechanics for construction and repair at the New York and Boston yards. The launch of the super dreadnought New Mexico at New York will be delayed due to labor shortages. Riveters and draughtsmen are needed immediately and authorities were told to use every agency to recruit them. Boiler makers are also needed at Boston where several fleet vessels are under repair.
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Washington
Navy Department
New York
Boston Navy Yards
New Mexico
New York Yard
Boston
Restraining Order Delays Franklin County Property Sale
Newton March 2 A telegram from the Franklin County clerk of court halted the Louisburg property sale just in time. The restraining order issued by Judge Ferguson had been mailed to the ex sheriff and not received by the current official. The order is returnable March 7 at Yadkinville with efforts to continue to the next Catawba Superior court term.
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Newton
W. C. Feimster
J. W. Hollingsworth
Louisburg
Ferguson
Franklin County
Yadkinville
Catawba
Tammany Hall Plans Washington Parade Delegation
Tammany Hall announced it will send about 1,200 men to Washington for the inaugural parade. The delegation will depart Saturday on four special trains and include three bands.
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Associated Press
New York
Tammany Hall
Washington
Librarians Gather in Atlantic City for Library Institute
Librarians and library experts from Atlantic City and nearby states meet in Atlantic City for the American Library Institute joint session with New Jersey and Pennsylvania State Library Associations. The two day program covers library work in all its aspects and aims to discuss current issues and developments.
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Atlantic City
N. J
American Library Institute
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Bread Card Reaches 100th Week in Berlin War Aid
Berlin marks the 100th week of its bread card system, an institution praised for wartime relief and predicted to outlast the conflict due to its proven effectiveness and social impact. The program remains central to food distribution and public welfare as shortages persist.
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Berlin
Weather Update Rain Tonight Through Saturday
Rain is forecast for tonight and Saturday with moderate northeast winds shaping the weekend outlook.
Secret Service Cost In Britain Surges During War
London reports Britain's secret service expenditure rises to 500000 pounds up 400000 from wartime start. The last fiscal year saw the largest increase with 120000 pounds more than the estimated run needed.
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Associated Press
London
Great Britain
Secret Service
Secret Service Department
Texas Independence Day Observed Across State
Austin reports that a recent legislative act established Texas Independence Day as a legal holiday statewide for the first time. The day commemorates the March 2 1836 declaration of independence from Mexico at Washington on the Brazos.
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Austin
Tex
Washington-on-the-Brazos
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