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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
2
Russia and America unite against tyranny in wartime pledge
Russia signals war is inevitable and condemns German autocracy as American envoy Root arrives in Petrograd to discuss shared democratic aims. M. Tereshchenko hails US independence and freedom, while President Wilson frames the fight to make the world safe for democracy. Both nations vow to ally against a common foe and safeguard liberty worldwide.
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Petrograd
London
America
Russia
Trussia
Kuhu Root
M. Terenchienko
Council of Ministers
Hoot
David Francis
Root
Marinsky Palace
Keroneky
Toresehtonko
Téreschtenko
Mr. Rootaald
United States of America
Democratic
Ite
Uberty
Gatos
Rusia
Mberty Iy Rusela
Nomiemy
Amarin Hie
Wilson
American Congress
Waragasset
Germany
Willison
Rasela
Jong
League of Honor
Governor Finds New Pardons Way
The governor releases a survey of convicts and reports results showing eleven pardons granted. The move reflects a new approach to clemency and rehabilitation within the state administration.
Pardons boost hope of NC prisoners amid reform bid
Governor Bickett pardons eleven inmates after a state prison survey, six white and five Black, citing lack of public protection needs and personal mercy. Among those freed is Prince Jenn, condemned for murder in 1807 with a 60 to 90 year age estimate, credited for good behavior. Also notes a slow state building plan and canned food drive progress.
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Raleigh
Bickett
Blakett
Lelog
Pantona
Sven
Prince Jerntwan
Hertford County
Prinen
Belie
U-Boat Sinks Freighter Mississippi Sunk near Brest in June
New York reports a French freighter Mississippi of 6,667 tons gross was torpedoed and sunk about 145 miles from Brest on June 2 by a German submarine. Forty seven officers and sailors were rescued from the open boats. A Berlin dispatch notes earlier French reports that the vessel sighted and fired on a submarine without scoring.
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New York
Brest
France
Josa
Berlin
English Channel
Hner
Wilson urges use all means to stimulate business
President Wilson states all means should be used now to stimulate business in a letter to E P V Ritter of the Merchants and Manufacturers exchange of New York City. Ritter asked about holding commercial conventions during the war and the response highlights economic mobilization.
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Washington
Wilson
E. P. V. Ritter
Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Exchange of New York
Eity
Ritter
Ai Ite
Wilmington
Thomas W. Ttvia
The
State Bar Association
Battery Park Hotel
Asheville
A. Hall Johnson
Matt H. Allen
Goldsboro
A. L. Brooks
Greensboro
R. N. Sims
Raleigh
Thomas W. Walsh
Montana
Charles A. Townes
New York
Registrations Under Selective Draft Top Eight Million
Washington reports 8 988 790 registrations under the selective draft law from 45 states and the District of Columbia.
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Washington
District of Columbia
Herald's Review Of North Carolina Capitol And State
A concise record of notable events across North Carolina, detailing actions at the Capitol and developments statewide for Herald readers. Highlights include legislative moves, official announcements, and key happenings shaping the state's political landscape.
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Herald’s Review of
North Carolina
Capitol
Herald
Doctors Not Volunteering for Army Medical Service
North Carolina's State Committee on National Defense in Greensboro urged selective military draft for medicine to ensure adequate care for troops. Delegates from multiple cities argued few doctors volunteer, citing only about 2,100 of 100,000 U.S. physicians serving. Resolutions urged Congress to expand selective draft to secure medical service for the army.
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State Committee On National Defense
National Board
Greensboro
North Carolina State Committee On National Defense
Sexiow
Congress
North Carolina
United States
Arthur J. Balfour
America
France
England
Justin
General Medical Board
The
Council of National Defense
N. C
Washington
D. C
Overman
War Department
Wood
President greets converge of revolt in Catalonia
In a tense situation in Catalonia the Belgian envoy reports growing unrest as pledges to restore order intensify. The scenario signals mounting political strain with daily developments affecting regional stability. Local authorities seek to quell unrest while international observers monitor escalating tensions.
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Catalonia
Catalonia Crises and Spain’s Strikes Pin Dowry for New Premier
A Petit Parisien correspondent reports on Spain facing a cabinet crisis due to Catalonian calls for independence and looming strikes. Coal shortages hinder rail operations while submarine warfare damages exports. German espionage and press bias complicate external pressures, yet Madrid hopes the new premier can resolve the acute crisis. Belgium’s gratitude to the United States is conveyed as Moncheur delivers King Albert’s letter to Wilson, praising America’s aid and Belgium’s resolve to restore sovereignty after the war.
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Spain
Petit Parisien
Catalonia
Barcelona
Barecelona
Asturias
Bay of
Bixcay
Belgium Mission Arrives in Washington to Seek Gratitude and Peace Talks
The Belgian diplomatic mission led by Baron Ludovic Moncheur arrived in Washington to express thanks for U S aid to Belgium and to discuss reparations and postwar crimes. Secretary Lansing and others welcomed the party, which will base at Larz Anderson’s home and focus on peace questions rather than immediate war needs. The U S has already funded relief in Belgium, advancing $7.6 million monthly.
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Washington
Belgium
Wilson
America
Lansing
White House
Baron Moncheur
Wilvon
Albert
Amerien
United States
Germany
Polk
Phillipa
State Department
Larz Anderson
Baron Ludovic Moncheur
Belgian Foreign Office
Exorbitant steel price rejected by shipping board chief
Washington reports that shipping board chairman Denman refused to pay $95 per ton for steel for government merchant vessels. He called the price absurd, noting the Navy is paying about $30 less per ton. He stated he will not stand contracts at that rate.
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Washington
Denman
The
Shipping Board
Mr. Denman
Chinese President 18 Mere Figurehead
Peking Gen Chang Hsun is declared dictator with Yuan Shih Kai a figurehead as insurgents plan a convention at Tien Tsin to form a provisional government. It is believed the dictator seeks a dynastic restoration with Manchu dynasty approval.
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Peking
Chang Heun
LA Yuan Hung
Tien Tiin
Secretary Lansing Speaks at Princeton Commencement
Secretary of State Lansing told Princeton University’s 170th commencement exercises in Princeton New Jersey that America has counted the war’s cost and stands ready to pay the price to secure democracy and defeat absolutism. He received an honorary doctor of laws degree as 296 graduates were conferred.
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Princeton
N. J
America
Lansing
Princeton University
Senate faces early clash over second administration food bill
Washington reports opposing senators threaten to block passage of the second administration food bill. House support remains strong with a goal to enact before harvest. Debate likely to stretch weeks as lawmakers weigh expansive powers for the President and war mobilization needs.
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Washington
Congress
Wilson
House
Senate
America
German Casualties For May Reported In Official Lists
London reports the German official casualty list for May showing killed and died of wounds or sickness 100, prisoners and missing 26,662, wounded 62,994, total 110,956. Cumulatively from earlier reports, killed and died 1,068,127, prisoners and missing 657,419, wounded 2,781,223, total 4,956,700.
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London
Wour
Amendment to Bank Act Sent to White House
Washington reports amendments to the federal reserve act to strengthen the financial system by concentrating gold reserves in federal reserve banks and opening the system to state banks and trust companies. The Senate accepted a conference report previously approved by the House for the president to sign.
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Washington
Federal Reserve System
Senate
House
Hoover organizes women into national food conservation army
President Wilson directs Hoover to enlist housewives as acting members of the food administration without awaiting Congress. Preliminary steps begin to mobilize volunteers with registration set to start July 1.
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Washington
Herbert C. Hoover
Food Administration
Pronk
Wilson
Congress
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