New Chinese government set up in Nanking under Japanese influence
In Shanghai datelined dispatches report a new government formed in Nanking, styled the armed government of the Republic of China, dominated by Japan and designed to replace Chiang Kai-shek’s regime. The move follows Tokyo’s push to establish a parallel North China authority and signals ongoing divisions amid the war with Japan.
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Local Weather Update for North and South Carolina and Georgia
Weather outlook shows mostly cloudy skies across the region with warmer conditions tonight and Tuesday. Occasional rain is possible in the mountains and northern areas, with scattered showers in portions of the northwest and north central regions as a front moves through. Winds from the northeast to southeast shift, bringing mostly overcast skies and light rain chances.
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Japanese setbacks noted as 40 truckloads of dead arrive in Shanghai
Report from Shanghai states 40 truckloads of dead soldiers arrived, signaling heavy losses in recent battles on the Lunghai line. The text also names Chen Chin Tao as finance minister in the new Nanking regime and lists other designated ministers, with no war minister named.
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Wang Tsu- Hu
Chen Tese-Min
Traffic Violations Reported By City Police
Police summarize traffic violations during the period with nine reckless actions and four speeding incidents. The report notes a focus on enforcing city limits and safer driving practices by officers.
Formation of American Legion in Paris 1919
The American Legion was formed in Paris from March 15 to 17 1919 with about 1000 officers and enlisted men in attendance.
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Paris
Unemployment Checks Received in North Carolina
Unemployment compensation totaling 1230.56 was issued today by the North Carolina State Employment Service. The list of claim numbers follows, including numerous entries with varied formats and several errant digits, reflecting a routine disbursement processing at the local office.
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Laura Jane Carr Clodfelter dies at 3 in Thomasville
Mrs Laura Jane Carr Clodfelter widow of Alpheus Clodfelter and a longtime Mount Pleasant Methodist Protestant member died Sunday at her Thomasville route one home after a period of illness. Surviving are a daughter Mrs J D Wagner three sons Herman Ray and Willie Clodfelter five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 pm from Mount Pleasant church with Rev M Neese and Rev W R Jenkins officiating burial in the church cemetery.
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Thomasville
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Alpheus Clodfelter
Davidson County
J. D. Wagner
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Willie Clodfelter
Mount Pleasant
Quinns Pardon Begged by OHara
Walter B. OHara former Narrangan race track official and publisher apologized publicly before resigning as track official and selling his newspaper The Star Tribune in a letter to the governor. He admitted statements in the newspaper and on radio about the governor and associates were misleading and without foundation in fact.
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Col House Dies Former Wilson Advisor Last Versailles Signatory
Col Henry Cabot House, longtime adviser to President Wilson, died after a career as his personal representative to European governments starting in 1914. He helped coordinate Entente actions in 1917 and 1918 and acted in armistice negotiations with the Central Powers. He was the last surviving American signatory of the Versailles treaty and supported the League of Nations.
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Jubilee Singers Delight At Utica First Methodist Church
A large audience at the First Methodist Protestant church enjoyed the Utica Jubilee singers performing Negro spirituals with blending voices. A reading titled A Pessimist's View of Heaven and a solo of Deep River were highlights, with encores extending the program to nearly an hour. The group later drew an enthusiastic Chapel hour reception at High Point College.
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Gang Sought After Torture Robbery In Woodburgh NY
Police hunt a bandit gang suspected in a torture robbery of Charles Milgrim a wealthy clothing manufacturer and his wife Sally, with 94 700 in cash and jewels taken from their home after a night club party returning from New York. A suspect burned Milgrim with a cigarette to force disclosure of a hidden diamond ring.
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Fingerprint Classifications Among Found Prints
The text states fingerprints fall into three principal classes arch loop and whorl as the basis for comparison.
Federal Tax Collections Top March 25 1937
Treasury reports income taxes collected in the first 25 days of March reached 704,108,389 dollars, exceeding all of March last year by about 4 million. An estimated five percent rise is anticipated for the year. The note ends with a stray reference to the Eiffel Tower.
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Treasury
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Kay Francis May End Film Career For Fifth Marriage
Hollywood reports Kay Francis, star of a $4,500 weekly salary, takes a mother of six role in My Bill and may retire from cinema to wed Baron Erik Barnekow in the fall. Friends say she will become Mrs Barnekow, sacrificing her career for domestic life amid waning box office appeal. Warner Brothers will invest about $600,000 in the production as the actress moves toward marriage.
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Hatcheries stock trout as record five million thrive
Capital Short Shots reports North Carolina state hatcheries hold nearly 5.5 million baby trout in rearing pools awaiting six inch length before release into western streams. Licenses revoked total 15 998 with 98 during the week mainly for drunken driving. Owen Robertson from Orange County may not seek the next General Assembly post. Rumors rise that Joe Doak plans a statewide bid.
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Department of Conservation and Development
Game and Inlaid Fish Division
John D. Chalk
Chalk
North Carolina
Department
Owen Robertson
Chapel Hill
Orange County
Wilmington Mayor Cooper Brightens City Voice
Wilmington's Mayor Thomas B. Cooper speaks with brisk confidence about city life. Down in the Cape Fear area a new hardboiled executive of the Tide arrives, signaling a shift in local leadership.
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Thomas B. Cooper
City-on
Cape- Fear
Miss Francis' Cinematic Ventures Cut By Studio Budget Slashes
The studio explained the cast was trimmed in line with recession budgets, noting extensive cuts across most of Miss Francis' cinematic ventures and reflecting tighter financial constraints affecting production.
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Francis
Baldhead Island to be developed by Charlotte operator
Wilmington March 28 Frank C. Sherrill a chain cafeteria operator of Charlotte has bought Baldhead Island at the mouth of the Cape Fear river and plans to develop it. Legend says frost has rarely touched the island which spans 56,000 acres with extensive virgin forest and dense palmetto jungles.
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N. C
Frank C. Sherrill
Charlotte
Baldhead Island
Cape Fear River
Water Power threat to Wilmington workers and city power plan
A Water Power firm gave boats to long serving employees and replaced others with Camyankees for efficiency. Mayor Cooper pledges city built electric system, while Tom reportedly may back down. Tide Water reportedly lacks gas electric or streetcar franchise in Wilmington, though details are unclear.
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Wilmington
Deponent
State employment offices log 869,082 calls in first weeks
Government data show employment offices handled 869,082 personal calls from January 2 to March 19, reflecting high demand for job services and outreach. The figure highlights concentrated statewide effort to connect job seekers with opportunities during the period.
Employment Service Shows Gains in Placements
The North Carolina Employment Service reports a five percent rise in placements for the week ending March 23 compared with the prior week. Registrations increased ten percent, while active files dropped by 2,510 applications to 153,794.
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