Dutch Papers Brand Allies as Pirates in Shipping Plan
Washington reports that Dutch shipping would be taken over by the United States and Great Britain through voluntary agreement or requisition. The Dutch government awaits Holland's reply to demands tied to a contract Germany blocked, with seizure looming if rejected. officials expect a decision soon.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Holand
Holland
London
American
Dutch Stand Against Entente On Sea Law
The Nieuwe Courant from The Hague reports Holland cannot affirm the entente proposal on Dutch ships, calling it an act of violence and criticizing the attempt to base it on a disputed rule of international law as inapplicable and bitter to Dutch rulers of the sea.
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The
Hague
Holland
Entente
Nieuwe Courant
Dutch Shipping Question Sparks Public Debate
In Amsterdam on March 18 an article from the Handlesblad denounces the allies and questions how the government will respond to piracy. It suggests possible protests or exchanges and leaves the final decision to the government as a matter of least harm to the country and people.
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Amsterdam
Tyrol
Handlesblad
Firm Tone Found on Cotton Market At Opening Today
New York dispatch reports a firm cotton market at opening as buying by trade, Liverpool, and commission houses pushed prices to new season highs. Prompt quotes show March 32.95, May 32.10, July 32.55 with May and July futures climbing from prior levels and end of first hour about 40 points above Saturday close.
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New York
Liverpool
Governor Silent Over Extra Session
Richmond Va March 18 Members of the state legislature assembled at noon following telegraphic instructions from Governor Davis. The governor has not disclosed the communication’s contents though speculation says he will object to the appropriation bill funding over 20 million dollars and may refuse to sign the measure in its present form.
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Richmond
Davis
New England Units Form Chemin des Dames Division
American forces in France report a division on the Chemin des Dames formed entirely of New England units. The force includes troops from all six New England states with Massachusetts units especially active.
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NEW Englanders
Chemin Des Dames
France
Associated Press
New England
Massachusetts
Germany to seize American property in empire
Berlin directs Spanish and Swiss ambassadors to inform Washington that Germany will retaliate against American property in Germany in proportion to measures taken against German property in the United States. Berlin notes prior limits aimed only at preventing enemy property from leaving Germany during the war to aid Germany's foes.
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Germany
Empire
London
Aterlin
Foreign Office
United States
Reuter
Amsterdam
Berlin
Palmer cites vast German property in U S before Senate committee
A. Mitchell Palmer alien property custodian told a Senate committee that German holdings in the United States exceed American holdings in Germany by about a hundred to one. He notes the bulk of American property in Germany connects to Standard Oil interests and that German law allows seizure of American property similar to proposed U S seizure of German assets.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Senate
A. Mitchell Palmer
Standard Cold Company
Congress
Creramny
Lively Debate on Hephisals Expected in Paris Chamber
Paris March 18 A debate looms in the chamber of deputies on reprisals in aerial warfare over Paris and open towns. The discussion follows reports of possible agreements to end reprisals and gas or liquid fire use, while Germany has intensified air raids. Strong anti bombardment sentiment in France may push the government toward reprisals.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Central Powers
France
Navy to vacate Norfolk hospital for wounded from France
Norfolk Va March 18 Announcement was made that the naval hospital will be immediately vacated and patients moved to St Helena reservation hospital for improvements and enlargements to be used for wounded soldiers and sailors from France. Large temporary barracks will be built to augment capacity. Only convalescent and slightly wounded will be admitted. They will be brought by hospital ships to relieve front hospital congestion. Navy plans will be hurried to completion.
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Naval Hospital
St. Helena Reservation
France
Navy Department
Russian Ambassador Bitter In Denouncing Country
Russia’s ambassador Borie Bakhmeteff denounces Germany’s peace terms saying they threaten Russia’s existence and independence. He says the embassy will continue to urge cooperation with the Allies in the war against Germany.
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Washingon
Russia
Borie Bakhmetefy
Germany
Epidemics in Rowan and local civic notes across towns
Salisbury reports measles and whooping cough epidemics in Rowan County with 195 noted cases. Warrants issued for ten Spencer residents under the new hog law after a general lot inspection. A mad dog scare on South Jackson Street ends with several kills and a dedicated dog officer pending. Hickory political circles foresee Yount, Cilley and Lyerly reelected unopposed for four years. Lawmen seize two liquor trunks from an Atlantic Coast Line station tied to Florida. Greensboro notes delay in trial after the death of the wife of Arthur James. James released on bond to attend the funeral.
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Rowan
South Jackson Street
Spe ‘Ia
Greensboro
Arthur James
Orange County
Collins
James
Multiple Disturbing Local Notices From Across North Carolina
A compilation of brief notices reports crimes deaths and legal items across cities including Asheville Morganton Concord Raleigh Charlotte Kinston Statesville Greensboro and Salisbury. Highlights include a 19 year old held on bail for alleged assault on a child a dress fire death a frost impact on orchards a delayed murder trial a liquor still seizure a Republican organizer dead a druggist death and a new hog breeders association formation with federal court term consolidation and funeral notices.
States Set Boy Quotas for Working Reserve Campaign
Washington March 18. Quotas of boys to be furnished by each state for the 250000 boys working reserve for farmers were announced by the department of labor. Virginia 8000 North Carolina 7000 South Carolina 4000.
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North Carolina
Washinon
Department of Labor
Virginia
South Carolina
German Offense Likely Only If Driven by War Situation
Washington reports the War Department weekly review states Germany will not attack the western front unless forced by strategic needs. Fresh divisions have arrived and lines grow intense, but the move is seen as defense and a major spring offensive is not yet certain.
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Washington
Germany
War Department
Atlantic
High Point Announces Clean Up Week Start April 1
The annual spring clean up in High Point will begin Monday April 1. Police distribute leaflets urging residents to remove rubbish and cooperate with Wo mats club to beautify the city. Residents should prep yards, burn approved trash, and place refuse for pickup to speed rounds.
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High Point
Womats Club
Testimony Heard in Peterson Case in Raleigh Court
In Wake county superior court Major George L. Peterson faces embezzlement charges over 47600 in state funds during his term as paymaster general of the North Carolina guard. Treasurer R B Lacy testified vouchers covered the funds and Peterson repaid 7600 last January. Major Baxter Durham described four audits and reliance on Peterson's adding machine.
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Raleigh
George L. Peterson
North Carolina Guard
Wake County Superior Court
R. B. Lacy
Major Peterson
Mr. Lacy
Baxter Durham
State Auditor's Office
Peterson
Major Durham
Secretary McAdoo to Tour the South and Midwest
Secretary McAdoo will tour the south middle west and east in support of the third Liberty loan. The kickoff is April 6 in Philadelphia with three weeks of speaking spread across Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida Alabama Louisiana Mississippi Texas and Arizona. He will then return via New Mexico Oklahoma Kansas Missouri Illinois Michigan New York Maine Massachusetts and Rhode Island with exact city dates to be announced.
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Washington
McAdoo
South
Middle West
East
Liberty Loan
Philadelphia
Virginia
North Carolina
Soth Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississipi
Texas
Arizona
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Oklahoma
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Missouri
Illinois
Michigan
New York
Maine
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Swiss Demand Indemnity Over Sardinero Sinking
The Swiss government sent a note to Germany demanding indemnity for the destruction of the grain steamer Sardinero and requesting a thorough German investigation. The Sardinero, a Spanish steamer chartered by Switzerland, was torpedoed on February 26.
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Berne
Switzerland
Former prisoners aiding Bolsheviki report in Siberia
Harbin Manchuria March 11 reports released German prisoners are collaborating with Bolsheviks in Siberia against General Semenois forces. Wounded Semenois troops say Germans attached to Bolsheviks bayoneted a soldier in a hand to hand clash on March 1.
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Harbin
Manchuria
Bolsheviki
Siberia
Semenois
Danish Steamer Handesberg Sunk Outside Danger Zone
London reports the Danish steamer Handesberg of 1155 tons was sunk outside the German danger zone by a submarine two days earlier. The captain was taken aboard and protested. the German commander warned abandonment in five minutes or all hands would be sunk. Food and other items were seized, the captain seized, and boats were not towed to Norway.
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London
Copenhagen
Norway
Hartsville Police Chief Killed by J H Gullidge
Hartsville South Carolina March 18 J C Folsom chief of police was killed yesterday by J H Gullledge overseer of a nearby plantation after meeting at fire department headquarters. Folsom died instantly and Gullledge surrendered to authorities.
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Hartsville
J. H. Gulledge
S. C
J. C. Folsom
J. H. (Intledge
Folsom
Gullledge
Fire Department
Giwkledge
Darlington
Occupation Card Work Nears Completion in High Point
The High Point township draft registrants occupation cards nearly finished by city teachers and others. Cards will go to Provost Marshal General Crowder in Washington to secure men for special duties. Deferred class registrants already requested. white and black troops to Camp Jackson and Camp Grant, with call list to be issued tomorrow afternoon. Hun attempts on the opposite side were futile.
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National Army
Camp Jackson
Camp Grant
Rockford
French Drive Deep Into German Trenches In Meuse Front
French forces push 300 metres into German trenches near Melancourt and Choppy Wood on the Meuse front, taking four prisoners and seven machine guns. German counterattacks regain some ground but suffer heavy losses as French artillery inflicts severe casualties during the days fighting. British raids on Ypres line ease, while American patrols at Toul and Luneville provide intelligence.
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Meuse
Mer
Melanecourt
Melancourt
Yprestras
Cambrai
Toul
Luneville
American Engineers Held for Ransom in Henan
In Peking on March 18 officials reported two American engineers, E. J. Purcell of St Paul and D. A. Kyle of Portland Ore, captured by brigands in northern Henan are held for a large ransom. Negotiations are under way through missionaries and release is believed possible soon.
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Peking
China
Henan
E. J. Purcell
St. Paul
D. A. Kyle
Portland
Ore
Mother of Former Champion Pug Dead
Tiny Johnson mother of Jack Johnson former heavyweight champion died at her Chicago home. She was once closely linked to the boxer's rise and prosperity, later living in Beano Aires and reportedly a fugitive from justice after a 1913 Mann Act conviction. The Wabash avenue house bore witness to a fading fortune as neighbors noted the boarded sign and lingering memories.
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Tiny Johnson
Jack
Chicago
Jack Johnson
Johnson
Beano- Aires
Tiny
Wabash Avenue
Trial of Pitts Boys Chief Topic in Burke
Morganton March 18 Burke county reports focus on the trial of Garfield Pitts and Aaron Pitts charged with murder of Dr. ER A Hennessee. The case opened Friday with Judge EK B Cline presiding. a key witness Aaron Wiseman failed to appear, delaying proceedings until his location was confirmed. Jury selection from 200 veniremen expected to proceed this afternoon with no further interruptions.
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Morganton
Garfield
Aaron Pitts
FE. A. Hennessee
Glen Alpine
Aaron Wiseman
Pitts
Burke County
Garfield Pitts
ER. A. Hennessee
EK. B. Cline
Hickory
Wiseman
St Patrick Day Observance Gains Pace in North Carolina
Yesterday, March 17, St Patrick’s day per diem honors the patron saint of Ireland. Green boutonnieres and Carnations mark the celebration as locals in High Point and surrounding areas show increasing interest in the Irish holiday.
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St. Patrick’s Day
Ireland
Emerald Isle
High Point
Army base to resume work on pier projects at Norfolk
Major A Jailer construction quartermaster at the army naval base announces orders to restart halted improvements. Plans for two large new piers have been received and will begin immediately. Major Butler declined to discuss details of the plans.
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Norfolk
A. Jailer
Army Naval Base
Ordres
Army Department
Butler
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