Inauguration of Chase at North Carolina University
Governor Bickett presided as Dr. Harry Wood Burn Chase was inaugurated president of the University of North Carolina in a ceremony with over 100 college representatives present. Notables included A Lawrence Lowell and Jon G Hibben.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Everrett
Rockingham
Archibald Headeryou
T. W. Bickett
Justce Walter Clark
Supreme Court of North Carolina
Chase
Joseph B. Cheshire
Chaple Hill
University of North Carolina
Friendship High School
Greensboro
Chapel Hill
Sand Hill
Burlington
Huntersville
Durham
High Point
Insley
Friendship
Insleys
Suit by nineteen farmers against Union Geano Company
Nineteen tobacco farmers sue Union Geano Company of Winston-Salem claiming the fertilizer Fish brand 8 2 2 was misrepresented and harmed tobacco growth. Plaintiffs include R M Jones W P Danewell J A Kemp A J Johnson R E Jackson J F Corum Tobe Rudd and others. The suit targets product quality and damages in superior court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobacco
Union Geano Company
Winaton-Salem
N.C
R. M. Jones
W. P. Danewel
J. A. Kemp
A. J. Johnson
R. E. Jackson
J. F. Corum
Tobe Rudd
Robert M. Clack
W. T. Taylor
C. D. Chaney
A. W. Daniela
Fletcher Doggett
RL. Chaney
J. P. Lovelace
Heralds Review Of North Carolina Important State News
The Herald records key events at the Capitol and across North Carolina, compiling a statewide review for readers. It highlights political developments, governance actions, and notable happenings shaping the state during the period covered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald’s Review of
North Carolina
Capitol
Herald
Gengorship Over Bankers Boycott Proposed in Buffalo
A Buffalo newspaper advocates organized action to permanently form an association of national and state bankers. The movement aims to counter a boycott and unify banking interests across jurisdictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Association OF National and State Bankers
Four Free Newspapers Slam Par Clearance Talks
Washington reports show BE J McCone accusing the International Typographical Union of censorship over part of the American press. He cited Buffalo News as forced to alter a story after the union shop chapel pressured printers. McCone did not name the four papers. Delegates from about 30 states gathered for a bankers protective association meeting opposing federal reserve board par clearance. Resolutions urging Congress to examine reserve board policies may prompt a deposit boycott by state banks against city banks using clearing facilities. Also in Washington a senate foreign relations panel advanced a war repeal measure against Germany and Austria-Hungary, with heavy Democratic opposition and weeks of debate seen ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
International Typographical Union
Senate
BE. J. McCone
Buffalo Commercial
Bankers Protective Association
Federal Reserve Board
New Orleans
Country Bankers’ Association of Georgia
Naional
Congress
Federal Reserve Clearing House
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Knox
Pennsylvania
House
Lodge
Supreme Court Recesses Without Decision on Prohibition Amendment
The Supreme Court recessed until May 17 without ruling on the constitutionality of the prohibition amendment or the enforcement act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Washington
Anti-Saloon League Backs Seven Presidential Candidates
The Anti-Saloon League of America through Dr B. Baker its general superintendent stamped approval on seven candidates Hoover Wood London McAdoo Hughes Poindexter and Bryan in Westerville Ohio highlighting a political endorsement by the league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westerville
Ohio
Anti-Saloon League of America
Highest Cost of Living in Detroit and Norfolk
Department of labor figures for December 1919 show Detroit leading cost of living increases at 108 percent, with Norfolk, Virginia close behind at 107 percent. The comparison uses December 1914 as the baseline across fourteen U S cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Norfolk
Washington
Department of Labor
Supreme Court Upholds Lever Act Against Profiteering Claims
In Buffalo New York Judge John R Hazel of the United States court rules the Lever Act in profiteering cases constitutional upholding government power to regulate food prices amid allegations of unjust and unreasonable charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
John R. Hazel
Lever Food Control Activision
Atlantic Fleet Returns Home After Cuban Drills
New York headed flagship Pennsylvania leads nearly sixty ships of the Atlantic Fleet as they drop anchor in the Hudson River marking three months of drills and maneuvers in Cuban waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pennsylvania
Secretary of the Navy
Hudson River
Cuban
Senator Poindester Withdraws From Oregon Primary
United States Senator Poindester of Washington will withdraw his name from the Oregon presidential primary ballot as a Republican candidate. The move was reported from Salem, Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poindester
Salem
Oregon
United States
Washington
Fifty-Cent Pilgrim Landing Commemorative Coin Authorized
Senate authorizes a new fifty cent silver piece to mark the 200th anniversary of the Pilgrim landing and the 100th anniversaries of Maine and Alabama statehood. The bills passed the Senate after clearing the House.
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Senate
Washington
Maine
Alaoama
House
Mexican Labor Backing Revolutionists Reported
Reports reaching military headquarters say organized labor across Mexico has joined the revolutionists. Some 6,600 named workers are said to have joined the new movement in various regions including Agua Prieta Sonora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agua Prieta
Sonora
Mexico
Moon Eclipse Observed From Hydro Airplane Over New York
The moon eclipse was observed from a naval hydroairplane three miles in air by Lieut. J. H. Tieton and W. H. Cussing at Rockaway Beach Naval Air Station. They ascended to the hydroplane and remained aloft for about ninety minutes under direction of the Navy Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. H. Tieton
W. H. Cussing
Rockaway Beach Naval Air Station
Navy Department
Higher Price for Daily Papers Expected Soon
Frank A. Munsey, New York publisher, told a Senate committee the price rise is coming as five and ten cent daily newspapers are predicted. He urged drastic cuts in newsprint use and government regulation of both paper and wood pulp sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Munsey
Washington
Frank A. Munsey
New York
Senate
Protesting Panamanians Force Pershing Back to Hotel
Several thousand Panamanians march in torchlight parade against U S seizure of Taboga Island for fortification. An automobile carrying General Pershing is halted and he is driven back to the hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parshing
Hie
Panama
United Etates
Tabodga Island
Panama Canal
General Pershing
Union Club
Pershing Visits Canal Zone to Inspect Forces
General John J. Pershing arrived in the Canal Zone to inspect U.S. military forces and assess readiness. He will review units stationed in Panama and oversee strategic defenses during the early phase of deployments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ral Pershing
Canal Zone
Panama
John J. Pershing
Canal
Booth Whiskey Flavor Fades with Scotchmen
The article notes Booth Whiskey seen as losing its appeal among Scots as the Scottish Trades Union Congress passes a resolution backing liquor prohibition in Dunfermline Scotland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth
Dunfermline
Scotland
Scottish Trades Union Congress
Wood Leads Wood Johnson in New Jersey Primary Returns
Complete corrected figures show Major General Leonard Wood ahead by 1 207 votes over Senator Hiram W. Johnson in the New Jersey preferential presidential primary. Final tallies record Wood 52608 Johnson 61401. Chicago sugar climbs to 32 cents a pound in wholesale sale as buyers push for more. Bridgeport divorce talks span morals, Rev. Arnold Kell of New Haven cites rising numbers at Connecticut Lutheran conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Leonard Wood
Hiram W. Johnson
Wood
Johnson
Chicago
Bridgeport, Conn
Arnold Kell
New Haven
Connecticut Conference of Lutheran Churches
World must tighten belt to ensure food for all says Warburg
Paul M Warburg, banker, told the Academy of Political Science in New York that strict control of bank credit is essential to curb inflation and prevent continued consumption and inflation, arguing this measure is needed for global food security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paul M. Warburg
Academy of Political Science
Cotton Millers of Massachusetts to Close Mills in Self Defense
The New Bedford Cotton Manufacturers' association refused a conference to the tertile council for a meeting about a strike of 20,000 workers across 18 mills. The manufacturers announced plans to shut down mills with enough workers to deter the call to report for work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton Millers of
Massachusetts
New Bedford Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
Tertile Council
Georgians Rally Against Bolshevik Threat After Baku Seizure
Constantinople reports Georgian locals mobilize with four more army classes and vow to block Bolshevik advances via Azerbaijan. They claim red forces have been kept from entering Georgia through mountain passes near Viedikakas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Baku
Caspian Sea
Georgia
Averbaijan
Viedikakas
Nine Bills of National Interest Passes In Conference
Nine bills including five annual appropriations are in conference between Senate and House marking a national record. A tenth measure for water power development has been agreed and awaits final action. The money measures in conference cover the naval rivers and harbors fortifications agricultural and diplomatic and consular programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nate
House
Court Refuses Government Rehearing in Steel Case
Washington. The supreme court refused to grant the government's request for a rehearing of the antitrust war against United States Steel Corporation. The motion argued the March 1 decision conflicted with an April 26 order dissolving the Reading Company and some subsidiaries.
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Washington
Supreme Court
United States Steel Corporation
Reading Company
Anonymous Gift Doubles Interchurch World Movement Campaign
An anonymous donor pledged 93 000 000 to the Interchurch World Movement financial campaign at campaign headquarters in New York. The total goal is 4396 777 672 with 100 000 000 already pledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interchurch World Movement
New York
United Fnancial
Effort by Striking Railroad Men to Seek Hearing
In Washington representatives of non-recognized railroad associations claim the unions misrepresented strikers and seek permission to present wage demands to Chairman Barton of the railroad labor board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Railroad Labor Board
Barton
Recount Order Issued in New Jersey Johnson Woot Contests
Chief Justice William Gummere signed an order for a recount of presidential preferential primary votes for Senator Johnson and General Woot. Recount begins May 10 in Essex Morris Camden Gloucester and Cape May counties amid allegations of counting errors.
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Newark
N. J
Wiliam
Gummere
Supreme Court
Johnson
General Woot
Essex
Morris
Camden
Gloucester
Cape May
British to Back Sultan Against Nationalist Turks
British troops prepare to support the Ottoman sultan against Turkish nationalists led by Mustafa Kemal. Lt. Gen. Sir Milne surveys Semid while heavy preparations unfold along the Anatolian coast near the Sea of Marmara.
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Sultan
Constantinople
Avia Minor
Mustapha Kemal
Sir Milne
Semid
Marmera
World News Briefs From The South
Short paragraphs summarize events in the southern region with quick items on politics economy and society. The notes highlight key happenings without sensational detail and provide a compact view of regional concerns.
Global war rumors and political unrest depicted in brief
A London Times dispatch notes talks of a Russo Japanese accord. Amundsen plans Arctic drift via Wrangel Island after Nome. British plans in Palestine and at Sea of Marmora surface amid Turkish nationalists. Bedouin clashes near Semakh and larger labor strike threats loom in Europe.
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Roald Amundsen
Nome
Alaska
Wrangell Island
Skbrela
Polar Sea
Sys
London Times
Christiana
Agia Minor
Mustapha Kemal
Sir Milne
Constantnople
Ismid
Sea of Marmora
Church of England
Lambath
London
J. Hartley Manners
Rome
Garnek Theater
England
Moscow Investiya
Berlin
Mexico
Guerrero
Charles P. Elias Calles
Agua Prieta
Carranza
Sonora
Palestine
Semakh
Lake Ti “Berias
Goeppert
Paris
Foreign Office of
France
Premier Miler
Ruhr
Turin
Italy
Tipperary
Flanders
Andrew Bonar Law
Moonshine sting leads to costly case and graft
Washington officials say six empty barrels a small whiskey stash and two bootleggers prompted a moonshine drama that cost two citizens six thousand dollars. The report also notes renewed Justice warnings to curb radical May Day threats and new interstate commerce commissioners named by Wilson. Henry Jones Ford and James Duncan named as members. a third commissioner will be sent to the Senate after consent.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Federal Reserve Agenta
Federal Reserve Board
Interstate Commerce Commissioners
Wilson
Senate
Verve
Henry Jones Ford
Princton University
James Duncan
Quincy
Mase
American Federation of Labor
Primary results spark calls for recounts in New Jersey counties
The piece notes plans for a vote recount in Essex Morris Gloucester and Camden counties after the New Jersey primary. It also covers union actions on pension laws and an Orthodox Mennonite exodus to the Mississippi valley with possible U.S. military service immunity.
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Johnson
New Jersey
Essex
Moris
Gloucester
Camden
Amanta
Avanta
Firefighters’ Union
Board of Firemasters
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Canada
Mississippi Valley
Wall
Swift Current
Palmer
United States
Worley Wells
Harvey Agee
Norton
Amos Coudan
Matt Carries
Triad
Robert Needham
Joilot
Alvin Parka Ahnert
United States Cremation Company of
New York
Chicago
Harry J. James
Champ Clark
House of Representatives
Julia Sanders
Swastika Club
Miami
Fla
Miss Mimi
Harey Rogers
American Flying Club
Morehead City
N. C
Fredom
France
Antwerp
Southampton
Meredith
Agricultural Department
Atlantia City
N. J
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
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Ghage
Cremonial
Bickett
New South
State University and the South
State University
Hickory
Corinth
Highland
Brockford
Longview
West Hickory
Eliyaire
Calvgraty Hotel Company
By & G
Statesville
Front Street
Asheville
Asheville Musical Festival Association
Southern Power Company
Fayetteville
United Convention Vetrans
Payetteville
Winsto
Guang
Hoys
Raleigh
Ashaville
Margaret Wilson
President Wilson
Reformed Churches
Catawba College
Newton
Charlotte
Meili Levy
Covention
Lillington
The
Cape
Gankill Spencer
Lupton
Pinehurst
Pullmans
American Bankers Association
Association
Wilmington
Roger Moore
Department of North Carolina
Fordney
Gary
Senate Committee
Reserve Banke
Anti-Saloon League
Hiram Johnson
THI
the News OF the South
Soutland
Aasaults
Communist Party
Tolements
Soviet
Russia
Louis F. Post
Department of of
Rules Committee
Pernot
United States Signal Corps Research Branch
National Academy of Seiences
Europe
James Hamilton Lewis
Lewis
Timolty
House Rules Committee
Post
Exservicemen
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