First Month of U S War With Germany Passes Quietly
Washington reports the United States and Germany have spent the first month of war without open hostilities. The article notes rising patriotism, mass enlistments, training camps, and large American financial support to Allied powers. It highlights government activity and cooperation with England and France.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Congress
Wilson
Atlantic
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Treasuries
England
France
International War Council
Uncle Sam
German intrigue in Russia not successful
Washington reports from Petrograd indicate the German government fails to break the Russian provisional government through intrigue and propaganda. The United States expects the provisional government to uphold its alliance pledge against a separate peace and press ahead with democratic reforms and rehabilitation. Commissioners will reach Petrograd in two months.
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Washington
Russia
State Department
Petrograd
United States
Criticism Triggers British Navy Reshuffle
London May 16 The house of commons announced major changes in the admiralty driven by nationwide criticism of naval policy. Critics faulted submarine strategy and merchantmen losses, prompting Sir John Jellico to become first sea lord with Sir Henry Oliver as deputy chief to streamline administration and boost shipbuilding.
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London
House of Commons
Great Britain
John Jellico
Henry Oliver
Edward Carson
The
Admiralty
Henry Jackson
Jellico
David Beatty
Naval
Northcliffe
New Bern Inventor Showcases Torpedo Defense Net
New Bern inventor E T Gaskill unveiled a detachable side net device for ships intended to protect against submarine torpedo attacks. He says the heavy, sectional net can be raised or lowered and will entangle or deflect torpedoes, and he has submitted it to Secretary Daniels for Navy review.
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New Bern
E. T. Gaskill
Daniels
Navy Department
Train departures and arrivals at High Point station listed
Schedules show multiple northbound and southbound trains from High Point with departure and arrival times. No. 109 leaves at 2 10, No. 141 at 8 16, No. 148 at 8 00, No. 135 at 2 45, and No. 142 arriving 7 05, No. 136 arriving 12 20, No. 134 arriving 6 45, among others.
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Eeette H. P. R. A
SOU
North
Hiigh Point
High Point
South
Thomasville
Gordontown
Denton See
May High Reck
Denton Secere
Cid Rrijordontown
Revolution Must Happen in Germany Says Ledebour
Berlin reports that socialist leader George Ledebour told the reichstag a German victory in a war of subjugation is impossible and that a revolution must occur as in Russia. He proposed a constitutional committee to begin steps toward a republic in Germany.
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Berlin
London
George Ledebour
Reichstag
Germany
Russia
Carolina and Yadkin River Railroad Schedule
The schedule lists train arrival and departure times for stations but notes that stated times are not guaranteed. It is dated April 10, 1917 and reflects the Carolina and Yadkin River Railway Company timetable.
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Carolina & Yadkin River
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Greensboro, N. C
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Bell
North State
T. W. Hilliard
Joseph Drayer
South Main St
Southern Railway
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Osteopathic Physician Bank OF Commerce
Liberty
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Eo Bank & Trust
Wescott Roberson
W. C. Idol
Shirley Mason
Ford Weekly
United Confederate Veterans
Washington, D.C
Southern Railway System
Charlotte
S. E. Burgess
Charlotte, N. C
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