Federal inquiry heads cost of living probe
Boston dispatch reports George W. Anderson, U S Attorney for the district, chosen by Attorney General Gregory to direct federal investigations into rising living costs. The effort aims to coordinate data from agencies like agriculture and commerce to curb interstate price restraints and unlawful combinations.
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Will Plant 200 Acres in Long Leaf Pines
The State Sanatorium will reforest 200 of its 1 200 acres with long leaf pine. J S Helmes heads the project with UNC cooperation and aims to show forest protection methods. The plan envisions a profitable crop within two years amid Sandhill changes.
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J. S. Helmes
Mr. Holmes
Judge C. M. Cooke Leaves for Richmond Medical Rest
Judge C M Cooke of Louisburg goes to Richmond for hospital rest after a breakdown. His son Edwin Cooke and nurse Mary Wits accompany him as he seeks a period of absolute rest to regain health. The Halifax court he was to preside over this week is postponed.
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Richmond
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Germany Sees Peace Amid War Mobilization Address
Berlin reports Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg urged a peace guaranteeing Germany’s future while presenting the man-power bill. He warned enemies seek victory and called for total mobilization of civilian labor to sustain war effort and economic self sufficiency.
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Wright Attacks North Carolina School System
In Raleigh on November 20 President R H Wright told the North Carolina Teachers Assembly that NC has no unified public school system, only 180 separate systems with the State Department lacking real authority. He urged a legislative enabling act to standardize teaching and unify rural and city schools and recommended a capable “appeal commission” to study the issue.
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Russia Gains Right to Constantinople and Straits
London reports a 1915 agreement publicly admitted by Premier Trepoff granting Russia the right to Constantinople and the Straits. Russian forces attack from the Danube south of Bucharest while pressure grows on Moldavia and Dobrudja, aiming to alter the Romanian campaign as German Bulgarian troops advance toward Bucharest.
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Dobrudja
Noted Blockader Sentenced to Atlanta Prison
Fletcher Smith of Smithtown North Carolina pleaded guilty before Judge Waddill in Danville Virginia to illicit distilling a second offense. He was sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison and will be sent to Atlanta for ten months followed by parole before re arrest for Greensboro court appearances. Federal Court adjourned with one unique case noted and a Patrick county defendant convicts update.
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England to Build Hospital for Livestock in Spencer
Spencer November 29 The British Government has authorized a hospital to treat livestock bought in America for foreign use. The building is under way by the Southern Railway at Britain's request. The complex covers 46 by 100 feet with four sun parlors for horses measuring 75 by 200 feet and holding about 500 animals. Spencer will host thousands of horses and mules drawn from Western states for food inspection and treatment. About 2 train loads of 1400 to 1600 animals arrive weekly. only two have been crippled and ~150 treated for pneumonia and other diseases. The stock agent is J A Scheloff, praised by Southern officials for handling stock well.
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Scheloff
Ford and Dodge suit over Ford Motor capitalization
Attorneys for John F. Dodge and Horace E. Dodge press the injunction case against Henry Ford in Circuit Court arguing Ford Motor Company is capitalization heavy beyond Michigan limits. Dodge team claims assets exceed the incorporators’ $2 million shown and cites $50 million expenditures after protest letters.
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Bratiano Brothers Dominate Romania's Power Network
In Bucharest on December 2, three Bratiano brothers Jones Vintilla and Dinu Bratiano lead Romania as premier war minister and head of a vast wealth empire. They back the Liberal party control railways banks and major trusts shaping policy and industry.
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Prices in 1869 1870 compared to today in Charlotte
Correspondent recalls wages in 1869 1870 and lists prices paid in Charlotte firms like B Koopmann and Sanders & Co. Coffee 25 23 cents per pound sugar 16 18 34 cents per pound bacon 20 23 cents lard 25 32 cents flour 6 13 per 100 pounds per barrel and corn 1 40 a bushel. He argues high living costs now reflect overindulgence rather than necessity. Mount Holly Dec.
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B. Koopmann
Mount Holly, Dee
Consumer in Grip of Cold Storage Ring
New York officials allege an interstate cartel of cold storage houses keeps food prices high. The scheme allegedly stretches across New York New Jersey and Connecticut to dodge state laws. The National Housewives League will launch a thrift drive to cut living costs led by Mrs Julian Heath.
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Joeseph Hartigan
Weights and Measures
Mitchel
Oostumera
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Nation Housewives’ League
Mra
Julian Heath
Thrift Unite
Every Office in Burke Held By Republicans
Burke county voters return a Republican slate as court opens for the first time in history. Sheriff Johnson and Register Howard win narrow margins while veteran Clerk Capt. L. A. Bristol has long held office by wide margins in a county that leans Democratic in state and national races.
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Burke
November Establishes Record in Tobacco Office Reports
The Winston-Balem tobacco offices report November set a new record for both production and price received. They note total value of 2,910,502 dollars for the month, indicating strong market activity.
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