Widespread South News Highlights Civil Strife and War Aftermath
The item surveys domestic turmoil and international postwar shifts. It notes a hospital superintendent from Knights of Columbus, a U S Army reserve officer killed near Atlanta amid engagement plans, wrecks and missing funds, factory strikes in Philadelphia, a pistol duel in Augusta, and fires threatening towns in Montana and Idaho. It reports congressional debates on Shantung and the League, a Woodrow Wilson invitation to senators, Pacific fleet movements, and German postwar turmoil including Budapest unrest and martial law debates.
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Atlanta
Dred Peacock
Buntain Street
Martin
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Perou
Poyates Court
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Idaho
United States Forvat Service
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Mott
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Linois Department of Agriculture
Chicago
White House
League of Nations
Scite
Woodrow Wilson
Pacific Feet
Old Point Comfort
Pacific Waters
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Young Men's Lation Association
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Vitara
Prague
Russia
Ger Tuan Mixaion
Cecil B. Hainsworth
Foreign Affairs
Howse of Commons
Origin and meaning of the term blackguard in medieval warfare
The piece traces the origin of blackguard as camp followers of medieval armies who cooked and washed on the march. It cites Wisdom in Quotations for the definition, and recalls a Gesta Romanorum tale about a Roman emperor’s foundation workmen discovering a golden sarcophagus with inscriptions about expenditures and possessions.
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Blackguard
Black Guard
Bartlett
Herald’s Review Of North Carolina Capitol Events
A compact record detailing important events at the North Carolina Capitol and across the state as compiled for Herald readers. Highlights cover political developments, legislative actions, and notable occurrences shaping state affairs.
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Herald’s Review of
North Carolina
Capitol
Herald
Late Report on State Crops
A late report details crop conditions across the state, noting delays and yields in various regions. The bulletin highlights moisture shortages and the impact on growers, with forecasts for upcoming weeks and guidance for farm management.
North Carolina Corn and Wheat Forecasts Emphasize Drought
The July agricultural report estimates corn production at 63,909,000 bushels valued around 2.00 per bushel, noting drought and cool weather limited yields while some counties show favorable outlooks for cotton, wheat, and other crops. It cites regional condition variations and urges citizens to support a new tax law emphasizing truthful property reporting.
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Raleigh
Hua
Weil
Departments of Agriculture
Frank Parker
Cousties
North Carolina
Corn Prospect Improves Then Lags in June Report
June 1 report shows conacco condition strong with a 15 percent rise in price, but recent rainfall raises doubts as Central and Eastern Carolina benefited while Western counties lag. Forecasts predict 240 million pounds of crop, with state and national production estimates for corn wheat and tobacco noted and weather impact described.
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Conacco
Carolina
United States
Stell Arrests James Whitaker on whiskey charge
Deputy Marshal J P Stall arrested James Whitaker six miles south of Trabelet for concealing whiskey. Whitaker, middle aged, posted bond of 1010 dollars and awaits preliminary hearing before United States Commissioner Batchelor. Officers waited outside his home until he returned in the early morning hours.
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Stell
J. P. Stall
James Whitaker
Inna
Whitaker
United States Commissional Batchelor
Wea Ami
Jury to hear $100000 suit over fatal auto crash damages
Bishop John P. Tyler of North Dakota sues Carolina Power and Light over injuries to his daughter Mona Ada Tyler in a June 9 auto collision. The case seeks $100,000 for damages from the accident, while the State Textile School reports winning a gold medal for excellence and $15,000 equipment installation proceeds.
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Raleset
Ralleles Court Circle
Intereeting
hoWe
John P. Tylor
North Darkota
Carsiinn Power and Light Company
Bishon Tyler
Danatter
Ada Tyler
State Textile School
North Carolina State College
Washington
National Association of Colton Manufacturers
Merchants Mutual Company
Statesville
Merchants Mutual Fire Insurance Company of
North Carolina
North Carolina Merchants Association
Paul Leonard
Raleigh
State Insurance Department
Building program at Caray Training School outlined
Plans for an extensive expansion at the Caray Training School include replacing two burned dormitories with three new sector blocks, enlarging the plant, and renovating facilities. About 200 children have been cared for recently as authorities prepare for major reconstruction and safety upgrades.
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Kinston
Caray Training School
Pyromania
Amnesty Proposal For Court Martialed Soldiers In Senate
Senator Chamberlain Oregon introduces bill for full amnesty to all soldiers sailors and marines convicted by court martial except those with offenses classed as felonies under federal law. He cites outrages against young servicemen and calls for relief legislation comparing abuses to the Spanish Inquisition.
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Shantung
League of Nations
Wilton
Colt
Rhodesland
United States
Sherman
Delinois
National Executive Committee
The
American Legion
National Organization of
Minneapolis
Legion
Washington
Chamberlain
Oregon
Military Committee
France
Tension Eases Over Mexican Sailors Robbery Incident
Washington reports relief as details emerge on July 6 robbery of sailors from the American monitor Cheyenne on the Tames river. Commander Pinney of the cruiser To nka describes three civilian assailants, two armed, and notes Tampico authorities expressed regret.
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Washington
State Department
Tames River
Pinney
Nka
Tumplea
Tampico
Congress Upholds Home Storage of Liquors Rights
In Washington the prohibition enforcement bill passed section by section but retained the right of individuals to store liquor at home. Only three votes supported making home possession of intoxicants unlawful after amendments. The final vote favored adjournment and the bill moved forward despite attacks.
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Congress
Weehington
Carranza Government Prepares Armed Push in Tampico Oil Fields
Galveston Texas reports Meade Pietro, Mexican consul, says Carranza authorities will deploy 5,000 infantry and multiple machine gun battalions, 12 to 15 aircraft, and five field artillery batteries to seize oil regions and curb unattached bandit groups.
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Carranza
Tampico
Meade Pietro
Cashier Admits $900,000 Bank Shortage
Harrisburg Pay Commissioner of Banking John S Fisher said Ralph T Moyer cashier of the North Pennsylvania Bank of Philadelphia confessed to James W McNurney receiver that a $900000 shortage existed in the bank.
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Harrisburg
John S Fisher
Ralph T. Moyer
North Pennsylvania Bank of Philadelphia
James W. McNurney
Dirigible Explodes Over Chicago Bank District Killing Ten
A dirigible balloon carrying five people exploded after looping the Chicago loop. The wreckage crashed into the Illinois Trust and Savings Bank in the financial district. Police list ten dead including three passengers and seven bank employees.
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Chicago
Loop
Illinois Trust & Savings Bank
Financial
Amnesty sought for Charles A. McAnally
Representative Wood introduced a resolution to grant amnesty to Charles A. McAnally a private in the army who was sentenced to six months imprisonment after being found guilty of painting the German colors on the statue at Andersonville Georgia created by the Daughters of the Confederacy and dedicated to Henry Wirt commander at the prison.
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Washington
Wood
Charles A. McAnally
Daughters of the Confederacy
Andersonville
Henry Wirt
President Wilson Not Severely Ill After Dysentery
Washington reports say President Wilson is in a weakened but not serious condition after a day in bed with acute dysentery. Rear Admiral Cary T. Grayson, his physician, noted considerable pain and discomfort and would keep him confined until fully recovered.
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Washington
Wilson
Cary T. Grayson
Grayson
Mr. Wilson
Austria Receives Full Terms of Peace Treaty at St Germain
Allied powers deliver the complete peace terms to Austrian delegates. The June 2 provisions include reparations similar to Germany’s plan, a sub commission for Austria, cash payments, bond testing, and return of livestock and historical documents. Military force reduced to 80 090 volunteers.
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Paris
St. Germain
M. Dusatta
Austria
Germany
Attack near Tampico disrupts American sailors on official duty
Reports say a group attacked a vessel nine miles east of Tampico on July 6. Sailors aboard were robbed while fetching food for their ship, and the incident involved American travelers on official service.
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Washington
Americana
Mexico
Temesi River
Tampico
Upper Silesia Free State Decision Report
Breslau reports that the German government agrees Upper Silesia shall become a free state. Gustav Noske the defense minister is to act as the government representative before the entente commission for Upper Silesia.
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Silesian
Nowa
Upper Silesia
Gustav Noske
Entente Commission
Upper Sites
Bela Kun's Last Ship Surrenders to Serbians
Advices from Budapest report that during the launch of the Hungarian monitor Marx the Danube flotilla’s last Bela Kun loyal unit, the Szamos, fled down the Danube and surrendered to Serbian forces.
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Terlin
Budapest
Marx
Szamos
Danube
Fight for ships in South backed by Marine Association
Washington reports the National Merchant Marine Association backs a drive for more ships for the South. The group pledges full force for fair attribution of Emergency Fleet vessels to various U S ports amid the wartime effort.
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Marine Association
Washington
National Merchante Marine Association
South
Emergency Feet Corporation
United States
Interest in German property in United States discussed
Washington report notes American interest in about 600 million dollars of German property held in the United States and about 100 million held in ways that could be ceded to Germany. The peace treaty aims to liquidate German property to cover German claims.
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Washington
United States
Germany
America
Konenkamp Resigns as President of C. T. U.
Chicago 8 J Konenkamp resigns as president of the Commercial Telegraphers' Union of America in a letter to the executive board. He cites personal reasons. He notes the next convention is set for October but could be moved to August. resignation may not be acted on until then.
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Chicago
J. Konenkamp
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union of America
Konenkamp
Change in French Ministry 18 Amid Criticisms
Paris dispatch reports a cabinet shake up with Victor Boret to be replaced by Joseph J. B. B. Noulens as food minister and Albert Lebran to be succeeded by Senator Charles Journert, now governor of Algeria. The move stems from criticisms over wartime reconstruction issues.
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Ti Wan
Chamber of Deputies
Victor Boret
Joseph J. B. B. Noulens
Albert Lebran
Charles Jounért
Algeria
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