Notable Crises Span Crime War and Politics Across Nations
A string of incidents includes a triple murder suicide in Indiana tied to a real estate dispute, a New York fraud ring targeting saloonkeepers, a Georgia truck crash, and Louisiana governor candidate John M Parker moving from Progressive to Democrat. Reports note U S military relief, bank vault thefts in Georgia, and a broad view of global tensions involving Japan, Russia, and the Near East.
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Splindier
Harlan
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Revenue
Revenue Department
New York
New York City
Seaboards Air Line
Oil Mill
Comer
Uling
Johh M. Parker
Progressive Party
Democrats
Louisiana
New York Police Department
Air Service Corps
Bank of Rex
Philadephia
Congress Thrift Week Cuts Bill Totals Across Chambers
Washington observes thrift week as lawmakers reduce large appropriation bills. The era marks lower funding while echoing festivities for General Robert E Lee’s birthday and the university fund drive reaching 460000 dollars. Emma Goldman’s Terijoki remark follows her Russia return after 35 years away. Influenza grows epidemic in several army camps amid ongoing legal battles over prohibition.
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Senate
House
Robert Edmund Lee
Board of Trustees
Emma Goldman
Terljoki
Emma
Russia
America
Army
Supreme Court
Rhode Island
King
France
Middle West
Ireland
Entente Demands on Holland Rejected Amid World News
News briefs report Holland refusing the entente demand to extradite the German Emperor. United States Marines in Port au Prince strengthen jail security. Italy proclaims martial law after railway strikes, and the Prince of Wales reaffirms plans to visit the United States. General Semenoff declares supreme rule in Siberia while Japan’s role shifts in Siberia. British suffer heavy casualties on India’s frontier, and Jugo Slavs offer concessions to Italy over Fiume. Deportations and welcome in Soviet Russia accompany Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman’s arrival amid snowy conditions.
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Germany
United States Marine Corps
Port au-Prince
Haiti
Italy
Prince of Wales
United States
London
Semenoff
Siberia
Japan
India
Supreme Council
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Ara
Lussia
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Adriatic
Linea
Emma Goldman
Alexander Berkman
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Heralds Review Of North Carolina Capitol Events
The Herald's Review summarizes key events across Raleigh and the state, highlighting political developments, public notices, and notable happenings reported for Herald readers. It emphasizes legislative actions, government decisions, and local milestones shaping North Carolina affairs.
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Herald’s Review of
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Tar Heel Magazine Great Convention Held at Raleigh
A major gathering titled Tar Heel Magazine Great Convention took place in Raleigh with attendees from local colleges and civic groups. Organizers outlined plans for regional cultural events and community projects during the meeting.
North Carolina Mason Grand Lodge Opens in Raleigh
The 33rd annual session of the North Carolina grand lodge of Masons convened at the Masonic temple in Raleigh with about 750 attendees, 513 delegates, led by Grand Master Henry A. Grady. Senator George W. Cowper delivered the oration urging a world league of nations and brotherhood across seas.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Grand Lodge of Masons
Marsonic Temple
Henry A. Grady
Clinton
Grand Lodge
Grady
George W. Cowper
Kinston
Cowper
North Carolina Good Roads Group Eyes Statewide Road Plan
The executive committee of the North Carolina Good Roads Association proposed a program to connect all county seats with surfaced roads. They plan to ask the governor about possible road legislation at the upcoming general assembly session.
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North Carolina Good Roads Association
General Assembly
Road Law Adopter Described as Best Yet for Union County
Union County road commission announces a contract for half a million dollars in roads. The Jackson highway from Monroe to Waxhaw will link with the Andrew Jackson birthplace and the Charlotte Savannah highway. The cost plus system splits any overage or underage 50 50 with the contractor. The law hailed as the county’s best yet.
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Monroe
Union County Road Commission
Union County
Jackson Highway
Waxhaw
Andrew Jackson
Charlotte Savannah
Military Training Act Passed Differing From Reorganization Bill
The act for military training passed, with differences noted from the reorganizing bill previously submitted. Leaders indicated the new measure shapes service requirements and training scope.
New York Sees Wave of Flu Over Past Day
Health figures report New York facing a fresh flu surge in the last 24 hours with rising clinic visits and cases across multiple boroughs. Officials urge vaccination and preventive measures to curb transmission.
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New York
Four Months of Training and War-Time Health Efforts
The senate military committee approved four months compulsory training for men aged 18 to 21 and reported the army registration bill. It creates a citizen army of 200 enlisted men and 1 000 officers, plus a national guard, with five percent annual cuts to regulars and war declaration as the trigger. Health officials report 2985 new influenza cases in four hours and call a Nursing Emergency council conference to coordinate epidemic response with the health department.
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Senate
Senate Committee On
Anthony House
Camp Gordon
National Army
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Semenoff
Posolsakaya
Washington
Japan
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Siberia
William B. Wilson
John M. Barnes
Georgia
Anguata, G
Thomson
Senate Military Committee
War Department
Congress
New York
Copeland
Nursing Emergency Council
Health Department
Hoover Favours A Progressive Independent Candidacy
Washington reports Herbert Hoover is not actively seeking the presidency but may run on a progressive, human platform if party leaders and a convention demand such a program. He would consider running as an independent or on any party platform that aligns with his leadership.
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Washington
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Capron Plane Built Near Milan For 100 Passengers
Augustus A. Post described a giant Capron airplane under construction near Milan to carry 100 passengers before the state aviation commission. He had just returned from Europe where the Aero Club of America sent him to study aviation developments.
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Milan
Augustus A. Post
State Aviation Commission
Seasion
Post
Europe
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Aero Club of America
Red Cross to Evacuate Siberia Women and Workers
Vladivostok announces that all American women and many Red Cross workers will be evacuated from Siberia on the first available transport, per Red Cross headquarters.
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American Red Cross
Siberia
Vladivostok
Red Cross
Barricaded Wilhelmstrasse Under Guard in Berlin
Wilhelmstrasse is barricaded and under guard by numerous troops. A patrol of 18 armed automobiles and several large motor lorries arrived and halted traffic before the government building. Precautions by Minister of Defense Noske follow rumors monarchists planned an insurrection on the eve of the former emperor’s birthday.
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Berlin
Wilhemstrasse
Noske
Senate Passes Americanization Bill
Washington the senate approved the Americanization bill by 36 to 14. It would require all residents aged 1 to 21 and allowed aliens aged 16 to 45 who cannot speak read or write English to attend at least 200 hours of school yearly. The measure had been before the senate about a week.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Union of Austria and Germany Rally Draws Crowded City Hall
Vienna held a large political rally under the Pan American party and President Dinghofer to press for the union of Austria with Germany. Speakers urged fusion amid grim forecasts for Austria's future as crowds overflowed onto terraces.
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Germany
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Dinghofer
National Assembly
Austria
Doom of the Peace Treaty Appears to Be Determined
Washington reports the fate of the peace treaty as the bipartisan conferences collapse. Senator Lodge informs Democrats led by Senator Hitchcock that no changes will be made to reservations on the Monroe Doctrine and Article Ten, sending the ratification issue back to the Senate floor.
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Senate
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Hitchcock
Nebraska
Flood Estimates Put Montgomery District Loss At 1.8 Million
Weather bureau figures show December flood damage in the Montgomery district totaling 1,819,350 dollars. The tally reflects widespread inundation and property losses across the area.
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Montgomery
Ala
River Foods
Weather Bureau
Bryan awaits Hoover position on questions at issue
William J. Bryan told reporters here he could not consider Herbert Hoover for the presidential nomination pending a statement of Hoover's position on the questions at issue.
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Ville
Herbert Hoover
William J. Bryan
Wilson Advises Socialists May Be Deported
Washington The Communist party of America was held by Secretary Wilson of the labor department to be a revolutionary party within the meaning of the statutes providing for deportation of aliens who affiliate with such organizations.
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Washington
Communist Party of America
Wilson
Labor Department
Last Contingent AEF Arrives in New York
The army transport Martha Washington arrived from Antwerp with 88 officers and 220 troops as the next to last contingent of the American expeditionary forces to leave France. The final American sailors had sailed earlier.
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New York
Martha Washington
Antwerp
France
United States
Lady Astor Opposes Prohibition in Speech
Liverpool MP Lady Astor, representing Plymouth, argues for state purchase and control of the liquor trade and declares prohibition impracticable. She says she hates the word prohibition and a hint of rebellious spirit fuels opposition to any ban.
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Liverpool
Plymouth
Noted Southern Women to Attend Washington Conference
Atlanta Ga Some of the most prominent women of the South have been invited to join 250 national leaders at a womans conference on religious matters in Washington D C on February 7 and 9 North Carolina invitees include Mrs Thos W Bickett Miss Mary Graham of Raleigh Miss Carrie McLean of Charlotte Dr Elizabeth Swalth of Asheville
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South
Washington, D. C
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Raleigh
Carrie McLean
Charlote
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Asheville
1590 Venus and Adonis copy sells for 75000
A 1590 copy of Venus and Adonis, among the world’s rarest books, arrived with George D. Smith, a rare books dealer, aboard the Cunard liner Carmania from Liverpool. Smith paid 75000 for the two by three inch, two ounce volume.
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George D. Smith
Cunard
Carmania
Liverpol
Southern ports hit by appropriations cuts in railroading bill
Democrats in the House condemn the rivers and harbors bill for no new project funding. The moneys cut target Southern ports with Charleston 400000, Brunswick 200000, St Johns River Jacksonville 301000, Tampa 260000 and related surveys cut.
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Charleston
Brunswick
St. Johns River
Jacksonville
Tampe
Navy pay rise approved by House Naval Committee
Washington reports the House Naval Committee backed a raise of 30 to 50 percent for enlisted Navy pay and officer increases from $20 to $440 per year. The plan covers all ranks except recruits and admirals, with Rep. Kelly of Michigan leading the subcommittee and set to introduce the bill.
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House Naval Committee
Kelly
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