Wilson takes oath and calls for united America
President Wilson is sworn in at 12:45 pm and delivers an inaugural address urging a united, peaceful, and globally responsible nation. Vice President Marshall inaugurated moments earlier. Weather at the Capitol varied but cleared later as crowds gathered along the parade route. Senators Overman and Smith rode with the President and Mrs. Wilson in the carriage.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Marshall
Senate
America
Family of Nations
White House
Senator Overman
North Carolina
Senator Smith
South Carolina
Eleven Coast Guard Men Die Trying to Save Stranded Tanker
Eleven crew members of the coast guard cutter Yamacraw drowned off Ocean City Maryland while attempting to assist the American tanker Louisiana which had run aground. Nine Yamacraw sailors were aboard a small boat that capsized in the heavy seas and two boys aboard another craft perished. a third boat with four men was saved. Drowned include Rayfield Garrish and Monford Austin of Ocracoke North Carolina David Fulcher and Ross Harris of North Carolina and Thomas Midgett of Manteo North Carolina. The Louisiana's condition remained unchanged with the engine room flooded but the vessel considered safe aside from water ingress. Coast guard stations reported the tragedy and details of the rescue attempts from Lewes Delaware and Maryland stations.
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Associated Press
Ocean City
Coast Guard
Louisiana
Rayfield Garrish
Monford Austin
Ocranoke
N. C
David Fulcher
Ross Harriss
North Carolina
Thomas Midgett
Manteo
Philadelphia
Maritime Exchange
Lewes
Delaware
Coast
Maryland
Floods threaten five states as rivers rise across the South
Atlanta March 5. The South faced floods with fifteen rivers in Tennessee Alabama Georgia North Carolina and Virginia overflowing after heavy rains. Officials warned of rising stages as the Neuse Roanoke and Catawba rivers threaten to breach banks and wash away a railway and highway bridge. Weather forecasters expect high stages to continue before improving tomorrow.
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South
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
Virginia
Neuse
Roanoke
President Wilson seeks legal basis to arm ships
President Wilson has asked his legal advisers to rule on whether he may arm American ships without direct congressional authority. A decision is expected within 24 hours. A Democratic Senate caucus is set for 10 30 tomorrow to discuss subjects including advancing a cloture rule to curb filibusters that stalled the armed neutrality bill.
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Friends American Board of Foreign Missions
Whittier College
California
Associated Press
Washington
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Senate
Industries of Belgium Seriously Threatened by Decree
Havre March 5 The German governor general of Belgium declared by decree issued February 17 that several Belgian industries face complete cessation. Beginning March 1 work and industries notably factories will not operate without approval of the chief of the German civil administration, increasing deportations of Belgian nationals.
No Shoes No School In Goslar Warns Parents
In Goslar Germany on March 5 the magistrate warns parents that excuses blaming missing proper footwear will not be accepted and suggests supplying children with wooden shoes to attend school.
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Goslar
Germany
One Killed and One Hurt in Freight Train Wreck
Hill Brown a negro brakeman was killed and J W Taylor conductor was severely scalded when freight No 212 hit a slide near Newsom 22 miles south of Lexington on the Winston Salem line. Engineer and fireman uninjured. Passengers are being transferred and the track will be cleared by tonight.
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Lexington
Beautify Embankment Along Main Line of the Southern
Spring work will improve the north bank beside the Southern Railway main line in the city. Miss Annie Rode, a special employee in the vice president's office, announced the plan developed by the Commercial Club and aided by the Woman's Club. She said two gardeners will start the beautification after local grading.
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Southern Railway Company
Annie Rode
Industrial Department
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Commercial Club
Woman’s Club
Miss Rode
Exports of Foodstuffs May Show Big Increase
Chicago grain trade and packing interests anticipate a marked rise in exports of foodstuffs and hog products over the next two weeks. Protections for shipments are arranged, improving outlook as bull market favors grain, with more cars and vessels easing supply.
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Chicago, Ill
Chicago
British Destroyer Sunk By Mine All Hands Lost
Loden March 4. A British destroyer was sunk with all hands in the North Sea Thursday. The Admiralty announced the loss and said it is believed she struck a mine.
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Loden
North Sea
Admiralty
Insurance Firms Granted Two Month Extension in Mexico City
Mexico City on March 5 reports insurers in Mexico have been granted a two month extension to adjust payments and premiums. Part of the payments have been made on paper now nearly retired from circulation.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Germans Attack Verdun Front Face Setbacks
Paris reports a German assault on the Verdun front with heavy losses for the attackers. The official brief notes repeated attacks failed overall, though a foothold was gained north of Courieries wood in advanced positions.
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Verdun
Courieries Wood
Plot Against the President’s Life In Hoboken
Detectives arrest a German reservist from Mexico in Hoboken New Jersey after two bombs are found in a hotel room. Authorities say the devices were to be sent tonight to President Wilson.
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Wilson
Mexico
Woman Serves on Senate Floor First Time in History
Washington March 5 a woman appeared on the floor of the United States Senate for the first time. Jessie L Simpson secretary of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee was selected as the first woman to hold the post, joining the historic scene as the body debated.
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America
United States
Washington
Jessie L. Simpson
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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Germany Uses Church Bells in War Effort
Copenhagen March 3 via Lofidon reports Germany is conscripting bronze church bells for war needs. An order published in the German press after March 1 allows seizure of bells with possible retention of a single bell per chime if required.
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Copenhagen
Germany
Well Known West Virginia Mason Dies at Home
Dr. John W. Morris aged 64 dies at his Wheeling home after a stroke of paralysis. Morris was treasurer general of the Southern General Supreme Council Scottish Rite Masons and Sovereign Grand Inspector General for West Virginia.
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Associated Press
Wheeling
W. Va
John W. Morris
Southern General Supreme Council
Scottish Rite Masons
Sovereign Grand Inspector General
West Virginia
Wheat market swings after armed ship bill defeat in Chicago
Chicago prices opened flat to slightly lower with May at 1.865 and July around 1.58. After an initial setback the market steadied and moved higher as trading continued, reversing the early dejection caused by the defeat of the armed ship bill.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Cotton Prices Edge Down After Early Gains
In New York on March 5 the unsettled domestic political scene unsettled cotton trading. Opening firm with a 12 to 20 point gain gave way to scattered realizations, futures steady with March at 17.75, May 17.60, July 17.55, October 16.60, and December 16.75.
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Associated Press
New York
New Registration Urged Ahead of City Election
The city urges new registration for the coming election on March 13. Voters must register by the closing of books this Saturday. registrars are L. J. Ingram for the first ward, J. L. Sechrest for the second, W. F. Brown for the third, and J. D. Suttenfield for the fourth. Registration is open daily from 7 a.m. to sunset.
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House of Representatives
Carter Dalton
Guilford County
L. J. Ingram
J. L. Sechrest
W. F. Brown
J. D. Suttenfield
Farmers Seek Permission to Use Poisoned Wheat Against Sparrows
London reports farmers asking the government to permit poisoned wheat to control sparrows. They say the practice was legal fifty years ago but is now forbidden. They request use only during December January and February when sparrows swarm their lands.
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London
Measley Club Expands With New Member Mary Freband
The Measley club welcomes its latest member, Mary Freband, a resident of South Main Street, as the group continues its local community growth.
Weather Forecast: Cold Wave Near Coast Tonight
Fair conditions continue tonight with a cold wave nearing the coast. Tuesday brings fair weather and less intense cold in the extreme west, as west to northwest winds persist.
Murphy division of Southern suffers worst rains in years
Asheville reports the Murphy division from here 1223 miles to Murphy and the Louisville and Nashville line ruined by floods with multiple slides and washouts. traffic still flows Asheville to Balsam but beyond that 20 or more slides block the route. Salisbury Knoxville and Spartanburg divisions into Asheville remain open with no serious damage nearby.
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Murphy
Southern
Louisville
Nashville
Balsam
Salisbury
Knoxville
Spartanburg
Weather forecast raises Roanoke flood stage near Weldon
Raleigh reports the Roanoke River at Weldon was 34 feet at 8 am with flood stage at 30 feet and a 45 foot projection for Wednesday. Lowlands are underwater but conditions expect minimal damage. Neuse at Smithfield may reach 17 feet and Cape Fear at Fayetteville 35 feet with no serious damage anticipated.
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Raleigh
Roankee
Weldon
Weather Bureau
Neuse
Smithfield
Cape Fear
Fayetteville
Weather Brief Behind Coastal Storm March 5
Rain stopped in the south and the southern disturbance centers over the middle Atlantic coast this morning. Storm warnings were displayed from Jacksonville Florida to Eastport Maine as of today.
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Washington
Middle Atlantic
Jacksonville
Fla
Eastport
Weather Clears After Catawba Flood Crest Near Charlotte
Charlotte reports clear skies and fading flood fears as the Catawba River crest reached 10 feet above normal at 8 am twelve miles away. Temporary bridges washed out but the joint Seaboard and Piedmont and Northern railways bridge remains standing with minor damage. trains to resume in a few days. Greatest losses noted are to small grain crops.
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