Soldiers and Candidates Face State Primary Details
The piece covers Democratic and Republican candidates for North Carolina offices, with Raleigh figures and Winston-Salem population gains. It notes soldier voters’ continued eligibility, the June primary date, and related political and civic developments. It also cites a census pull, suffrage tax questions, and other state political items.
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Raleigh
Furnifold M. Simmons
North Carolina
Bia
United States
State Board of Elections
Chicago
James
Manning
State Board
Robt, N. Page
O. Max Gardner
John M. Parker
Wades |Oro
Ro Lacy
Biggest Month In History for State Highway Commission
March marked the largest month on record for the State Highway Commission with 160 miles surveyed, 38.67 federal miles approved, 67 miles agreed, and 30 miles contracted. Eleven counties saw surveys, $1,107,163 in federal appropriation, $1,104 with the Agriculture Department, and 39 miles contracted across seven counties. Construction began on six new projects as final inspections and payments occurred. Population statistics show gains in several towns. Governor and Mrs Bickett hosted Meredith College and the State College band. profiteering cases are pending. a note about President Wilson licenses highlights.
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State Highway Commission
Commissioner Page
Federal Department of Agriculture
Colored Schools Benefit From $600000 Presbyterian Aid
The New Era Increase of the board of Missions for Freedmen will allocate 600000 to African American schools in North Carolina Virginia and Mississippi for improvements and expanded facilities. Beneficiaries include Biddie University Charlotte Scotts Seminary Concord Albion Academy Oxford and Mary Potter Memorial. Idle University to receive 100000.
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North Carolina
Virginia
Missngippi
Board of Missions For Freedmen
Presbyterian Church
United States
Ohio
Michigan
Tar Heal
Biddie University
Charlotte
Scotts Seminary
Concord
N. C
Senate Confirms Railroad Board Appointment
Senate action confirms a railroad board appointment amid anticipated call for further clarification. Officials and industry groups await details on policy directions and governance changes.
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Senate
Bonus plans for soldiers in Congress debate
Washington reports indicate a soldier bonus bill may pass before adjournment amid opposition in the South. Proposals include a 1.25 per day cash bonus for soldiers sailors and marines with four relief options. Revenue provisions discussed include a one half of one percent tax on gross sales above 201 per month.
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Washington
Congress
South
Ways and Means
Revolt Organized in Michoacan under Ortiz Rubio
A revolt in Michoacan is organized by General Pasqual Ortiz Rubio, the state governor and ally of Lieutenant Colonel Alvaro Obregon, as stated in the government’s second war bulletin.
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Mexican State of
Michoacan
Mesco
Pasqual Ortiz Rubio
Alvaro Obregon
Kneeling Man Dies During Church Membership Rite
Preston H. Cobb dies of heart disease while Rev H D MacLachlan pronounces him a church member at Seventh Street Christian church in Richmond. Cobb reels and falls in the aisle. the incident ends instantly.
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Richmond
Van
Seventh Street Christian Church
Preston H. Cobb
H. D. MacLachlan
Cobb
Azerbaijan Forces Reported Attacking Armenia
London to Moscow wireless report says Azerbaijan forces attacked Armenia and Georgia offers to mediate the dispute.
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London
Moscow
Azerbaijan Republic
Armenia
Republic of Georgia
Cincinnati Papers Cut Editions to Eight Pages
Cincinnati afternoon newspapers announce editions reduced to eight pages due to newsprint shortages intensified by a railroad strike and transport restrictions. The move tightens content while maintaining daily publication. Local circulation expected to fall while headlines emphasize essential regional news.
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Cincinnati
Waterways legislation pushed by national conventions demand
Delegates at the Mixsiasippi Valley Waterways Association third annual meeting urge Democratic and Republican conventions to insert planks calling on Congress to enact comprehensive waterway improvement legislation. Reports also note a Polish army backed raid by the Kosciusko squadron and American air unit behind Bolshevik lines near Kev. The nationwide railroad strike appears near collapse as most workers return to duty under Grinan’s leadership in Chicago.
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St. Louis
Congress
Mixsiasippi Valley Waterways Association
Kosciusko
Jiorim
Kev
North Carolina Official Named to Mediation Board by Wilson
Washington reports Whitehead Kluttz of North Carolina was nominated by President Wilson for membership on the board of mediation and conciliation. He succeeds G W W Hanger, who has been named to the railroad labor board.
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North Carolina
Birkett
Albert Thompson
Buncombe
Thompson
South Carolipa
Spartanburg
Wilson
Commonwealth
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Princess Street
Wilmington
Oakland
Kitchen
Washington
Claude Kitchen
National Guard
Whitehead Kutta
Board of Mediation and Conciliaton
G. W. W. Hanger
Railroad Labor Board
Sult to Set Aside Mary Pickford Divorce Decree
Minden Nevada reports a suit to set aside the divorce decree granted by District Judge Langan to Gladys E Moore known as Mary Pickford from Owen E Moore. Filed by Leonard B. Fowler attorney general of Nevada in the interest of the state.
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Minden
New
Langan
Gladys E Moore
Mary Pickford
Owen E. Moore
Leonard B. Fowler
Nevada
Kinston Fire Losses Report and Local News
Kinston's fire losses for the past fiscal year totaled 34860 with 9000 from two cotton linters blazes. Building losses reached 7175 and contents 27675 across nine fires. Irisk buildings valued at 24600 with contents 34600 total 59000. City solicitor Hamme did not resume office after immoral conduct accusations. 49 citizens petitioned for investigation into prosecutor S Smith, who is serving two years for embezzlement. Hickory tent meetings begin May 2 under local church sponsorship led by evangelist Daxter McLendon.
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Kinston
Moseley
Irisk
J. L. Hamme
J. Smith
American Doughboys and a Welcome Money Shipment
The roll call includes Governor Bickett addressing 500 in Raleigh under YMC, a welcome to Lt Col Lyster and troops returning from occupation zones, while money in circulation returns after years away. Trinity College Summer School promises a more successful term with new instructors and courses.
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Monroe
F. M. Simmons
John Beasley
North Carolina de Coblenz
American Legion
Lyster
American Greenbacks
United States
Trinity College
Trinity Colege
Pershing Receptive to Presidential Nomination Hint
General Pershing spoke at a Nebraska society reception saying no patriotic American could refuse service if called by the people. He did not announce a bid. The event gathered Nebraskans and local supporters in his honor.
Review of Population Figures for 449 Municipalities
Washington report by the census bureau shows 449 cities and towns with available figures. Comparative data for 428 places indicate a 6.5 percent decline in net growth from 1910 to 1920, versus a 28.4 percent gain in the prior decade.
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Washington
Winston- Salem
Census Bureau
Plans to impeach labor secretary post stalled in House
Washington reports that plans to impeach the Assistant Secretary of Labor over deportation attitudes were halted when Rep Hock of Kansas had a resolution ready, but Republican Floor Leader Mondell requested withholding it.
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House
Post
Labor Department
Representative Hock
Kansas
Mondell
Industrial Program At Sixth Y M C A Meeting
The Y M C A sixth annual convention in Cleveland discussed an industrial program backed by the federal council of churches of Christ in America. It calls for an eight hour day child labor abolition and recognition of collective bargaining amid heated delegate debate. In Chicago John Grunau head of the Chicago Yardmen's Association was arrested as federal agents raided a strikers meeting amid plans for mass arrests of dozens more.
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Inst Baptist State Convention
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Biblical Recorder
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Young Men's Christian Association
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
Chicago
John Grunau
Chicago Yardmen’s Association
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General Wood Finds No Connection Between Strike and I W W
Major General Leonard Wood commander of the central department U S A returned to Chicago from an eastern speaking tour over the railroad workers strike and said he found no evidence of any link between the railway men s strike and the Industrial Workers of the World activities.
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Chicago
Leonard Wood
Central Department
Guatemalan President Surrenders After Revolutionary Pressure
President Estrada Saberra capitulated to Carlos Herrera’s revolutionary forces after La Palma was enveloped. He agreed to surrender for personal safety and to retain legally obtained property. Fighting had continued intermittently prior to the capitulation.
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Carlos Herrera
Guatemala City
Estrada Saberra
la Palma
Cabora
Chicago Yardmen Union Adds Demands in Strike
John Grunan, president of the association, announced after a meeting of officers that recognition of the Chicago Yardmen's Association as the governing body of railway screenmen and yardmen was added to the demands of striking railroad employees in the Chicago terminal district. The group unanimously decided the original demands should stand.
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Chicago
Chicago Yardmen's Association
Ruilway Schermen and Yardmen
Chicago Terminal
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John Grunan
Association
Conditions in Railroad Circles in New York Improve
Railroad officials and leaders of the four major unions in New York indicated that the threatened four hour return-to-work ultimatum had dealt a body blow to striker morale. They signaled that authorized railroad strikes were nearing an end as discussions continued in the area.
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New York
Official Government Recognition Granted to Norfolk Naval Club
Navy department grants formal recognition to a civilian employee club at Norfolk Navy Yard and Hampton Roads. Members may purchase necessary adjustments from the Navy at cost. Two suits of overalls of the standard type worn by the American Jacko are allowed.
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Washington
Navy Department
Norfolk Navy Yard
Hampton
France Receives Portion of Reparation Livestock
France has received a portion of livestock charged against Germany under the Treaty of Versailles. About 1,200 horses 4,000 cattle 10,000 sheep and 4,000 goats were delivered and allocated to farmers in departments including Alse Ardennes Marne Meuse Pas de Calais Oise and Vosges. Germany must provide 30,000 horses 90,200 cattle 100,000 sheep and 10,000 pigs under the agreement.
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Germany
Alse
Ardennes
Marne
Mouse
Pas de Calais
Oise
Vonges
Fourteen Divorces Granted in Wayne County Court
A Wayne County Superior Court session presided by Judge Bond granted fourteen divorces, the largest number in years, with cases involving both white and Black parties. Preparations are underway to begin erecting two large tobacco warehouses in the northern city area amid expectations of a strong tobacco crop next season. Local police recovered a trunk reported to hold valuables worth about 26,000 dollars, and Deputy Sheriff Thad Howell continues to target moonshine stills with warrants issued for operators.
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Bond
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