Haig and Petain Push Advances on Arras Front
British and French forces renewed their northern France offensive. Haig and Petain reported gains after breaking into the Hindenburg Line near Bullecourt and capturing trenches and observation posts. About 800 German prisoners were taken as French forces struck the Moronvilliers heights in Champagne.
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Haig
Petain
France
Hindenberg
Bullecourt
Queant-Drocourt
Dowusi
Champagne
Moronvilliers
Rheims
Germans Hold Front as British Attack Advances on Arras Front
Berlin reports that on the Arras front the Germans maintained positions except for one evacuated trench destroyed by British Sunday assault on an 81 percent mile front. Official statement notes no wider breakthrough.
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Arras
Berlin
Stargrass Used in England for Paper Making
A new material called stargrass is grown on Lancashire coasts to curb sand drift. It grows in sandy sea areas, dries after mowing, and sells well as a high quality fibre paper material for envelopes wrappings and bindings.
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Liverpool
Lancashire
Swedes Serving in German Army Mentioned in Stockholm
Stockholm May 21 The wife of Archbishop Soderblom travels to Berlin to bid farewell to her son Sven who heads to the front as a lieutenant in a Prussian regiment. The report notes several Swedes serving as officers in Germany including Lieutenant Stig Ankarcrona who died aboard a Turkish minesweeper in the Black Sea.
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Stockholm
Soderblom
Berlin
Sven
Stig Ankarcrona
Goeben
Black Sea
Hearing on pardon request for Bank President Gulledge
In Raleigh on May 2 a hearing began before the governor on John W. Gulledge president of the defunct Southern Savings bank of Wadesboro. He was sentenced to two years for the bank’s failure as lawyers for Gulledge were accompanied by Representative L D Robinson of the Seventh district.
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Raleigh
John W. Gulledge
Southern Savings Bank
Wadesboro
L. D. Robinson
Supreme Court Decision Awards $15 Million Damage Loss
Washington May 21 Arthur P Hinz for Hinz copper interest lost proceedings for 15 million dollars treble damages under German anti trust law against Amalgamated Copper Lewisohn interests William Rockefeller and others charged with attempted monopoly of the Montana industry.
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Washington
Arthur P. Hinz
Hinz Copper
Supreme Court
Amalgamated Copper Company
Lewisohn
William Rockfeller
Montana
British official mission to visit Chicago and Canada
Announcement from Washington states the official mission will depart next week. It will first visit Chicago and then proceed to Canada.
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Washington
Chicago
Canada
Disbursing Officer A L Fletcher Opens Office in Capital
Raleigh reports A L Fletcher longtime newspaper man and new federal disbursing officer opened an office in the clerk of the house quarters. He plans heavy work in the coming weeks as Orange County sheriff announces the county board is organized, the first in the state to report readiness.
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Raleigh
A. L. Fletcher
House of Representatives
Fletcher
Orange
Local Bank Takes 60000 In Bonds
Commercial National Bank president J Elwood Cox announced the bank subscribed to 50000 worth of the Liberty Loan. He said a further subscription was likely. After June 15 the bank would offer bonds in any denomination with cash or installment payments. Bank services would be free to buyers.
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J. Elwood Cox
Commercial National Bank
Liberty Loan
Cox
Sugar production urged as beet acreage expands this year
Washington May 21. The department of agriculture urged sugar manufacturers and farmers to raise output as world stock dwindles. Experts say beet acreage in many sugar producing areas will exceed previous years.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Parade Omitted at Elks Convention in Boston
The Elks convention in Boston will not feature the customary parade this July. Grand Exalted Ruler Edward Righter endorsed the change urging displays be avoided and efforts focus on quality service the order can provide.
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Boston
Elks
Edward Righter
Negro regiment proposed by Raleigh abolition leaders
Thos P Cheatham former congressman and Oxford orphanage superintendent transmitted an offer from negro citizens of Vance Franklin and Canville to organize a regiment of negro troops for service.
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Raleigh
Coast Artillery to Mobilize in North Carolina
Raleigh May 21 orders call the North Carolina coast artillery to mobilize July 15. The unit will be summoned ten days before infantry mobilization and join the colors.
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Coast Artillery
Raleigh
North Carolina Coast Artillery
Adjutant General
Proposed Cotton Tax Amendment Defeated in House
Washington May 21. A proposed amendment to the war revenue bill by Representative Moore to tax raw cotton two fifty a bale was ruled out on a point of order after a heated debate in the house.
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Washington
Moore
Australian pugilist Les Darey Critical in Memphis
Doctors in Memphis report the condition of Australian pugilist Les Darey improved slightly but remains in a critical state. He is hospitalized with pneumonia and endocarditis.
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Memphis
Tenn
Les Darey
Darey
Supreme Court to Hand Down Decisions Today
Washington reports the Supreme Court resumes after a two week recess and will release opinions today. A further recess is planned until June 4, when additional decisions are expected, with many important cases still pending.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Durham Millionaire to Back Red Cross Ambulance Fund
Durham financier George W. Watts and Mrs. John Sprunt Hill announced yesterday they will fund a Red Cross ambulance. The pledge received support from local leaders as a community relief effort in Durham on May 21.
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Durham
George W. Watts
John Sprunt Hill
Red Cross
Farm owner offers internment camp for German sailors
Frank H. Fleer, of Thomasville, offers Cedar Lodge farm near Thomasville as a wartime internment site for German sailors seized from New York and Philadelphia ships. Rail lines and a large 2000 acre property with 11 miles of roads bolster feasibility. locals show no opposition and expect economic benefit.
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Sels
United States
New York
Philadelphia
Lake Kanuga
Fleet Farm
H. B. Warner
Lexington
A. F. Sams
Winston-Salem
Washington
Fleer
Carolina and Yadkin River
South
Frank H. Fleer
Carolina and
Germany
Kanuga
Fleet
Tear up North Main to place pass track for street car
Workmen began tearing up part of North Main street this afternoon to lay a pass track near the Washington and Main intersection. The new track will help maintain the street car schedule and prevent delays caused by waiting at English street. Completion expected by week’s end.
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North Main Street
Washington and
Main Streets
English Street
Let Contract Today for Thirty Eight New Ships
Washington may 21 contracts for 38 vessels have been let by the emergency fleet corporation in the shipping board program. Twenty six will be wooden and twelve steel with a Jacksonville firm to build twelve wooden ships and four steel vessels.
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Washington
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Shipping Board
Jacksonville
Farmer Shot Dead Near Hillsboro
Durham report says Lee Laws, farmer living ten miles northeast of Hillsboro, was shot and killed Sunday when a pistol said to be held by Phillip Laws discharged. The bullet entered his right breast.
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Durham
Lee Laws
Hillsboro
Phillip Laws
Registrars Named for Draft in High Point Township
County Health Officer Jones of Greensboro, a registration committee member, announced appointing registrars for High Point township polling places L Ingram for First ward A A Holton for Second ward J D Suttonfield for Fourth ward No appointment for Third ward Registration is set for June 5 for men ages 21 to 80 of all colors One draft begins about September Registrars to meet Greens boro officials Thursday at 11 am for registration instructions
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Jones
Greensboro
High Point Township
L. J. Ingram
A. A. Holton
J. D
Suttonfield
Railways Not Exempt If Attendant Rides A Pass
Washington May 21 Federal laws prohibiting railways from giving free passes do not exempt them from liability to livestock attendants injured while traveling on a drover s pass issued under the uniform livestock contract The court affirmed a verdict for 1500 dollars in favor of W C Chatham Hertford NC against the Norfolk and Southern.
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Washington
Supreme Court
W. C. Chatham
Hertford
N. C
Norfolk and Southern
Recruiting Train Runs Over Elevated in Windy City
Chicago May 21 a special navy recruiting train ran over the elevated railways today one car mimicked the battleship Pennsylvania others carried submarine and chaser models a fourth served as a recruiting office a one pound gun fired at intervals and stations were made along the route
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Chicago
Pennsylvania
Settlement Near Over Eight Hour Law Dispute
New York May 21 A settlement is expected this week between the National Conference of the Railways and heads of the four railway brotherhoods on all points in issue regarding the eight hour day. Conferences have been in progress here for two weeks.
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New York
National Conference of the Railways
Bread Used to Clean Wall Paper in England
London report reveals food economists noting widespread use of bread to clean wallpaper. Observers say three or four stale loaves can refresh a drawing room, restoring the paper to a like new appearance, a habit more common now than in pre war days when paper hangers were plentiful.
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England
London
SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF LIBERTY MEET IN STATE COUNCIL
The fourteenth annual state council session of the Sons and Daughters of Liberty opens in this city with about 800 delegates expected. Pioneer council No 52 hosts at the Sherrod building with a public meeting led by J C Wesler. Mayor W P Ragan delivers welcome, Walter D Rees addresses, and officers are elected for the coming year.
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State Council
Sons and Daughters of Liberty
Pioneer Council No. 52
Lodge of Sons and Daughters
Sherrod
Post Office
East Commerce Street
J. C. Wesler
Salisbury
W. P. Ragan
J. C. Kesler
J. T. Burrus
Walter D. Rees
Philadelphia
Rees
America
A. W. Cole
Burlington
A. P. Hartline
H. 8. Williamson
T. W. Stoner
J. W. Sechrest
Pioneer Council No
Elwood Hotel
Lodges of Sons and Daughters of Liberty
North Carolina
New York Starts Plan to Sell Liberty Bonds
A volunteer corps of 500 bond salesmen began a Liberty Loan drive in the financial district to solicit subscriptions. Major retailers launched a fifty dollar bond push for every man woman and child with booths in stores and installment plans for employees.
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New York
Financial District
Liberty Loan
Mine Sweepers to Be Added to Naval Establishment
Washington May 21 A considerable number of mine sweepers are to be added at once to the naval establishment. Secretary Daniels today conferred with private builders on plans for getting the craft turned out without delay.
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Washington
Naval Establishment
Daniels
Cotton futures open barely steady with modest gains
From New York on May 21 the market opened with favorable weekend weather and light selling. May futures rose about 5 points while other months fluctuated 12 to 16 points at times before steadying as buyers reentered. Prices listed include May 20.81 July 20.75 Oct 20.55 Dec 20.64 and Jan 20.67.
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New York
Commemorative Service for Canada’s Confed Anniversary
London honors Canada with a solemn Westminster Abbey service on Monday July 2 attended by the king and queen. The event marks the fiftieth anniversary of Confederation and remembers Canadians who fell in the war.
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London
Westminster Abbey
Plan to Admit Women to Royal Arcanum Council
Boston on May 21 reports a proposal to admit women and children to the supreme council of the Royal Arcanum is presented.
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Boston
Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanum
New Cantonment Sites Added Greenville DC Amityville LI
Washington May 21 announces two additional cantonment sites for the defense program. The department revealed locations at Greenville DC and Amityville LI expanding prior site listings.
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Washington
Department Today
Greenville
D. C
Amityville
L. I
Nurses Die En Route to France on American Steamship
Two American Red Cross nurses Edith Ayres and Helen Woods, both of Chicago, were killed on an American steamer en route to Europe when shell fragments from a naval gun practice struck the water and sprayed the deck. A third nurse was seriously wounded. the ship's officer was unharmed. Edith Moore of High Point, bound for Europe, had joined base hospital No 10 in Philadelphia.
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Edith Ayres
Helen Woods
Chicago
New York
France
Washington
Red Cross
Europe
Edith Moore
High Point
Philadelphia
Miss Moore
Base Hospital No. 10
Orphanage School Closure Planned for Tuesday Exercises
The closing exercises of the school at the Methodist Protestant orphanage near this city will be held tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock. Superintendent Garrett announced the program includes readings recitations and songs and the public is invited to attend.
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Methodist Protestant Orphanage
Garrett
One sixth of Spanish shipping destroyed says American
James C. Case, arriving from Spain, reports that one sixth of Spain s merchant marine has been destroyed by submarines and that shipyards cannot replace the losses.
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New York
James C. Case
Spain
Government to summon Irish convention for future constitution
Premier Lloyd George announced plans to convene an Irish representative convention in Ireland to submit a constitution for Ireland’s future government to the British parliament.
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London
Lloyd George
Ireland
Presbyterian General Assembly Favors Reunion of Two Boards
In Dallas on May 21 the Presbyterian general assembly voted in favor of reuniting the north and south branches. A copy of the resolution was ordered sent to the southern session.
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Dallas
Presbyterian General Assembly
United States
Wheat Loses Crown to Oats as Prices Slip
Chicago on May 21 reports wheat dethroned as grain market leader with oats taking the lead for now. Prices opened lower then rallied toward Saturday's close before slipping again 3 to 4 cents below the prior level. July futures range around 2.30 to 2.33 and September near 2.14 as traders await Washington price controls.
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Chicago
Washington
War menu planned for New York hotels to cut costs
The hotel men's association announced a war menu will be offered in New York hotels on food conservation grounds. Dinners will have fewer courses and expensive dishes will be omitted to rations resources.
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New York
Hotel Men’s Association
Archbishop's prayer for crops seeks ships' protection
The Archbishop of Canterbury issued a form of prayer for the crops and asked for protection of merchant ships bringing corn and food from distant lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Canterbury
Farmers urged to boost food production amid wartime need
Raleigh May 21 The North Carolina food conservation commission warns the emergency remains unfinished as crops are planted late and imports rise. John Paul Lucas says farmers will strive to meet the demand, citing examples in Moore and Edgecombe counties and urging reductions in tobacco and cotton acreage plus stronger tillage and fertilization. City cooperation varies but efforts continue across the state.
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Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
John Paul Lucas
North Carolina Food Conservation Commission
Moore County
Edgecombe County
Chamber of Commerce
Ashe
Government revenues in Egypt reach record high
Cairo reports that Egypt's government revenues this year have risen to the highest level ever, achieved without increased direct taxation. Indirect taxes rose modestly with rail and postal rate hikes and tobacco coal and construction taxes noted as potential increases.
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Cairo
Egypt
Viscount Grey's Home in Scotland Destroyed by Fire
London May 21 Viscount Grey former secretary of foreign affairs was fishing in Scotland when Falloden Hall Northumberland his home was destroyed by fire Most of his famous pictures and books and heirlooms were saved
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London
Viscount Grey
Foreign Affairs
Scotland
Falloden Hall
Northumberland
War Department designates second training camp site
Two departments in Atlanta and Washington report a second training camp site for the war department. Columbia South Carolina has been chosen as a cantonment or divisional training camp site.
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Washington
War Department
Atlanta
Columbia, &. C
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