U S Demands Clear German Adherence to International Law
Washington June 9 The United States sent a note to Germany reiterating demands for reparations for Lusitania losses and urging adherence to international law allowing neutrals to travel on armed ships without submarine danger. President Wilson rejects Bryan’s call for a one year delay for legal review and warns against surrendering rights.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Gerard
Foreign Office
Wilson
United
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Commissrar
Mr. Bryan
Prussia
Wheat Crop Estimated at a Billion Bushels
The Federal crop reporting board forecasts a record one billion bushels of wheat for the coming harvest, with winter wheat contributing about 676 million and spring wheat around 274 million. Domestic use, exports to Europe, and favorable growing conditions could push total production near or above one billion, potentially the largest in history.
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Federal Crop Reporting Board
United States
Crop Reporting Board
Fruit Tree Blight: Steps To Halt The Disease
North Carolina Experiment Station plant pathologist H R Fulton explains that fruit tree blight affects apple pear and quince. Bacteria multiply in inner bark and spread via insects and water or wind. remove water sprouts, prune out bark cankers, and disinfect wounds. Emphasizes early removal of affected trees, careful cultivation, and avoiding excess nitrogen. Regular checks after rains help prevent spread and protect crown region.
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H. R. Fulton
North Carolina
War Brings Wealth to a Young Newsboy Buck Rose
War profits lift newsboy Buck Rose of Bridgeport to wealth fast. From a $100 savings and $600 mortgage in Avon Park he now considers a steam yacht or submarine. He owns land east of town where a plant expansion pushes values toward $10,000. A Bridge government rep offered $20,000 for the lot.
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Bridgeport
N. Y. Herald
Charles
Buck") Rose
Avon Park
Buck
Saas
Brich
Italian Ship Nearly Torpedoed By Error
London May 12 A Newport incident near the Alexandria docks showed a torpedo tube charge accidentally replaced and fired. An officer guiding visitors triggered the torpedo, sending a live projectile across the harbor toward an evident target, risking serious international repercussions and loss of life.
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London
Central News
Newport
Admiralty
Alexandria
Submarine War Will Not Cease Says Berlin Dispatch
Berlin dispatch to The Kel nische Volkezeitung states Germany will continue submarine warfare despite American pressure. The report quotes Mr Lansing and asserts the German press warns Washington not to question tones or policies as U S vessels risk involvement.
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Berlin
Amsterdam
London
Kelnische Volkezeitung
Ayys
Lansing
Bryan
Prees
Rene Wilson
Bryan Lectures Bring Big Sums Across Nation
Washington reports estimate William J Bryan could earn over 137000 yearly on Chautauqua lyceum tours. With a 160 guaranteed fee per lecture, his share could exceed 500 per event, averaging 350, totaling about 587?800 yearly across 38 weeks. Experts say retirement from cabinet won’t hurt demand.
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Washington
William J. Bryan
Lyceum Bureau
Bryan
Lyceums
Lyceum
Mr. Bryan
Lyceum Michager
Bryant
Chettibeus
Why the Russian Plan Was Failure
Washington reports a collapse of the Russian westward advance is linked to the China Japan crisis. Russia sought war materiel from Japan after Kiao Chow, with Japanese factories rushing contracts for arms. As China Japan talks worsened, Japan allegedly kept its supplies tight and delayed further aid.
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Washington
China
Japan
Russia
Praise of Lyceum and Chautauqua Shapes Wilson Bryan Support
A historic Harper's Weekly piece defends Bryan's lecturing and the Lyceum Chautauqua movement as vital to Wilson's New Freedom. It highlights public gatherings averaging unrestricted speech, democratic spirit, and tribute to scholars like La Follette, Wiley, and Bryan in a dignified, non vaudeville setting.
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Wilson
Bryan
Tssue
Harper's Weekly
Lyceum
Chautauqua
Todtechweigen
Lyceums
Chautauqh
Galoote
Chartacque
Garricon
Wendell Phillips
LaFollette
Heney
Dr. Wiley
Presse Emc
Wiley
Seneter LaFollette
Eupreme Court
Newipapers
Eudeville
Prosecute Escaped German Crew Members In US
Justice Department seeks immigration prosecutions against Lieut Brauer and several sailors missing from the Prinz Eitel Friedrich after fleeing Newport News. Officials fear they escaped U S territory and would be treated as privateers if captured aboard the way to Germany. State Department may protest to Berlin if they return.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Justice
Lieut
Braver
Norfolk
United States
Department
State Department
Germany
Russia
Japan
San Francisco
Vladivostok
Lieut- Brauer
Prinester
Fredrich
Newport News
T Hears
Automobile Load of Liquor Captured in Roxboro Chase
In Roxboro on June 12 officers seized 110 gallons of whiskey from an automobile. Thomas Leonard of Lexington and Burton Charles of Winston-Salem were captured with the liquor. DP M. Andrews of Roxboro fled the scene but later surrendered after a chase. his car contained 46 to 60 quarts of corn whiskey. Leonard and Charles were jailed after a preliminary mayoral hearing. Andrews was bound over to the Superior Court.
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Roxboro
Thomas Leonard
Lexington
Burton Charles
Winston-Salem
DP. M. Andrews
BR. W. Morris
Andrews
N. & Thompson
J. F. Cash
Steini
J. H. Gates
Charles
Leonara
Leonad
Leonard
Chares
J. M. O’ Briant
W. L Newton
J. W. Younger
Morganton Hospital rolls show 1404 patients on duty
Leytesville June 11 report from Superintendent Moe Campbell notes 1404 patients on hospital rolls after two months with 64 admissions and 42 discharges. One percent died. A new colony building prompted 62 admissions ordered during the period.
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Leytesville
BR. &. Clark
Morganton
State Hospital
Moe Campbell
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Commoner
Norman Hapgood
Prinz Eitel Frederick
Morganton Hospital
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