World News Flashes From Europe and The Americas
Across the fronts in Europe and in the Americas, reports list Pershing in Italy en route to the eastern battlefields, Kolchak and the cabinet labeled outlaws, Ukrainian and Polish forces in Kiev, and Hoover moving toward Lemberg. Talks on rail wages, food costs, and daylight saving push through Congress as U.S. and allied missions shape postwar plans amid ongoing conflicts and economic strain.
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Pershing
Victor Emmanuel
Venice
Treviso
Admiral Kolchak
Allrussian
Ouisk
Moscow
London
Odessa
Kiev
Ukraine
Italy
Herbert Hoover
Warstaw
Lemberg
Minsk
Poland
Kruger
Transvaal
Dorothea
Tenc
Zululand
Herald's Review Of North Carolina State Events
A concise record of notable happenings at the state capitol and across North Carolina, compiled for Herald readers. The summary highlights key decisions, speeches, and civic milestones shaping politics, governance, and public life within the period.
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Herald’s Review of
North Carolina
Capitol
Herald
Conference Held on Wing Costs in North Carolina State Agencies
A regional conference addressed aviation wing costs and procurement practices across North Carolina state agencies. Attendees from multiple agencies discussed budget implications, efficiency measures, and policy updates affecting aircraft purchases, maintenance, and staffing.
Raleigh meeting on Plan of Action Against Hoarders and Profiteers
Department of Justice officials in Raleigh met to adopt a campaign plan against profiteering and hoarding as North Carolina faces high living costs. The gathering outlined early steps, including funding and a broader strategy once Congress provides machinery, while noting existing actions against sugar and other inflated prices.
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Raleigh
Department of Justice
Henry A. Page
North Carolina
Thoms J) Warren
Woc Hammer
Presterick
Mandy
Graham
Departmeant of Justice
Congress
Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce
United States Railroad Administration
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
F.C Handy
Credit Men Urge Immediate Tax Reform Amid High Living Costs
The Special Association of Credit Men backs cheaper consumption costs and urges immediate legislation. The group, led by RG Elliott, represents 20,500 members including manufacturers and banks. The piece covers tax reorganization, Cotton Tax collection plans, and rising automobile license fees in July.
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New York
Spational Association of Credit Men
Wilsen
Congress
RG Elliott
Naional Association of Credit Men
United States
Secretary of State
Question of Wage Demand Postponed Rescheduled Policy On Railroads
Wilson announces new administration policy on railroad matters after postponing wage demand questions. Officials say focus shifts to reforms and funding, with potential hearings next month. The move signals a stabilizing approach as unions and employers await specifics.
Wilson limits wage settlements amid rail labor talks
President Wilson announced postponement of wage demand settlements until economic conditions improve, arguing it is unwise to raise freight rates or rush higher wages before price levels normalize. He urged a truce and intelligent settlements by peace and common counsel.
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Washington
Wilson
Hines
Bickering in Council Draws Serious Effects in Paris
Paris reports show debate within the supreme council causing definite consequences as the United States, wary of acting as arbiter, faces pressure from European press and calls from Hoover for decisive moves on Hungary and reparations. The American delegation remains cautious and impatient amid the Hungarian issue.
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Paris
Endioxs
Supreme Council
United States
Qpot
Batkan
Prench
Herbert Hoover
Council
Hungaria
Strike Tensions Grip Charlotte Amid City Crisis
In Charlotte North Carolina troops head to the city to control a violent clash near the South Boulevard car barns of Southern Public Utilities. Mayor Frank R McNinch orders police duty as three people die and fourteen are wounded in the confrontation between a crowd and police with guards.
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Charlotte
N. C
Frank R McNinch
Southern Public Utilities Company
South Boulevard
Steamer Chaudlere Goes Aground Near Bermuda
Halifax reports the Royal Mail Packet steamer Chaudlere struck a rock and went ashore at Hermida near Bermuda while carrying about 1,200 passengers bound for Barbados and Demerara. The vessel sailed from Halifax with the crowd aboard.
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Bermuda
Halifax
N. S
Royal Mail Packet Company
Chaudlere
Hermida
Barbadoes
Dememera
Wildon's Attitude Draws Attention in Treaty Acceptance
The article centers on Wildon and his notable stance as a treaty acceptance issue unfolds. Details highlight his viewpoint, the political mood, and potential implications for ongoing negotiations involving key figures and locations.
Washington Eyes Paths After Senate Rejection of Treaty
Washington discussions center on how President Wilton might proceed to secure Senate approval of the peace treaty. Options include diplomatic exchanges to negotiate changes, returning to Paris to reopen talks, or forming a new delegation. Some senators hint at Lodge and Knox as possible negotiators if amendments arise.
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Washington
Wilton
Senate
Paris
Mr. Wilton
Senature
Hitchicock
Lodge
Knox
Obregon Candidate Telegram Seeks Unity in Crisis
Mexico City general Alvaro Obregon, a presidential candidate, sent a telegram to President Carranza expressing confidence that the government can overcome the international crisis. He offered to lend his forces to assist in any measure that might aid the government if a satisfactory conclusion is not reached.
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Mexico City
Alvaro Obregon
Carrapen
British profiteers face rocky road amid Oxford street market
In London and across Great Britain a government campaign to curb profiteering prompted a large turnout at an Oxford street market organized by the trade and labor councils. Stalls stayed open for hours as buyers from all classes sought goods half price compared with shops, with rent markets opening nationwide to curb profiteers.
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London
Oxford
Trade and Labor Councils
Great Britain
Ten trunks of arms shipped to Mexico from Broadway hotel
Ten trunks containing arms and ammunition were shipped from New York to Mexico aboard the Morro Castle, bound for Havana Progreso and Vera Cruz. Authorities, including the departments of justice and navy, have been notified and a gunboat may be dispatched to intercept the vessel.
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Mexico
New York
Morro Castle
Havans
Progresso
Vera Crux
Broadway
Department of Justice
Navy Department
Departments Disagree Over Motor Surplus Distribution
Washington report notes Senator Simmons pressing to transfer North Carolina road authorities the surplus motor equipment share. War Department argues the authority to distribute these parts was rescinded by section 2 of the sundry civil bill passed in July.
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Washington
Simmons
North Carolina
Congress
War Department
Two Aviators From Rockwell Still Missing
A San Diego report says an airplane believed to be flown by Lieutenants Frederick B. Waterhouse and Cecil H. Connelly, Rockwell fllete aviators, was sighted maneuvering above the Santa Viellas on August 20. Major R. Fever relayed the information via E. A. Sanday of Ensenada to the Rockwell commanding officer.
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Caldwell
18 Spooner
Portland
Ore
Andrew Carnegie
Tasnate
Alm
Board of Commerce
Troy
James Fowell
Mexico
Leonard Matlick
Tiountaln Pass
Norfolk and Western
Boyce Vu
Southern Points
New York
Chicago
Navonal Dairy Association
Souther Settlement and Development Organization
Florande
United States Cavalry
American Legion
Paul H. Davis
Harold G. Peterson
Marta
Texas
Ansom
San Diego
Frederick B. Waterhouse
Cecil H. Connelly
Rockwell Fleté
Saita Viellas
Rockwell Fell
R. Fever
E. A. Sanday
Ensenada
Nitti Urges Greater Production in Frugal Italy
Rome Premier Nitti calls on all prefects to lead a nationwide campaign for higher output, strict economy, and preventing tribal unrest. He pinpoints that most of the public still lives as before and critiques efforts toward more work, highlighting tensions over Jewish workers and higher pay.
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Rome
Nitti
Hyrnes to seek probe into negro papers feared to incite riot
Representative James F. Hyrnes of South Carolina plans a House inquiry into a movement he says aims to stir up trouble among African Americans. He intends to press action to bar from the mails several negro newspapers he accuses of carrying material that could incite riot or revolution.
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Washington
James F. Hyrnes
South Carolina
TWW
House
Inc
Youngest Flier in America Dies in Florida Crash
Tampa sergeant pilot Charles Copp, 17, reported the youngest flyer in the U S Army Air Service, died at Carlstrom Field Arcadia from injuries after his airplane fell. He briefly regained consciousness after the accident. Copp's Tampa home made him one of Carlstrom’s best fliers.
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Tampa
Fla
Chas. Copp
United States Army
Carlstrom Field
Arcadia
Copp
Carlstrom
Richmond Warship Sold for Scrap by Government
Washington reports the Civil War era ship Richmond built at Norfolk and named after Richmond Virginia has been sold by the government. The vessel, noted for camouflage using mud at Southwest Pass in 1863, will be scrapped for metal following its wartime service with Farragut’s fleet during the Mississippi expedition.
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Washington
Richmond
Norfolk
Farragut
Southwest Pass
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North Carolina Memorial
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Abbottubiure
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Hurlington
T. J. Mays
Tayloraville
George 5
Bowman
Naples
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T. C. Justine
Minnie F. Spann
Adolph Dancy
Scottville
Ashe County
Doral M. Dancy
War Loan Organization
Fifth Federal District
Frank H. Weat
James R. Young
Insurance
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Fifth Federal Reserve District
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Asheville
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Mecklenburg
Mecklenburg County
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Kinston
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Greensboro
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
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H. Mel. Green
North Carolina Postmatern Association
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W. G. Laroque
D. J. Wichwidh
Greenville
Tracier
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J. J. Parrinh
F. B. Renbow
Franklinton
Southern Labor Congress
State Association of Superintendents
Wrightuville Beach
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HE Akers
High Point
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Bediy Besten
City OF
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