World News Roundup From The South And Abroad
A lengthy dispatch reports protests in Germany over Versailles peace efforts, famine and food relief, and the opening of the peace conference. It notes German delegates arriving at Versailles, anticipates a potential peace, and mentions Asquith as a likely ambassador candidate. It also covers naval matters, mine sweeps, and U S cable and troop plans, with scattered regional events including fires, earthquakes, and labor day observances.
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Pinsk
Zionist Association
London
Scheidemann
Versailleg
National Assembly
Versailles
Vaucresven Station
France
Peace Commission
Herbert H. Asquith
Earl of Reading
United States
Imre Kiralty
Brighton
England
Kiralty
Budapest
Heralds Review Of North Carolina Capital And State Events
A compact chronicle detailing key occurrences at Raleigh and across North Carolina, outlining political moves, legislative actions, and notable happenings influencing the state’s governance and public life. Includes concise updates from major towns and governmental activities.
North Carolina Cotton Association Posts Permanent Status
The temporary North Carolina Cotton Association plans to become permanent with officers J Orrell president J Q OConnell secretary and D W Kilgore treasurer. It endorses finance and export ventures for the cotton industry and urges liberal investment in a warehousing program to hold 250000 bales for higher prices. The group cites reduced acreage fertilizer cuts and a 20 percent drop in state cotton production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina Cotton Association
J. Orrell
Chatham County
J. Q. O'Connell
D. W. Kilgore
South
Liberty Bond
Sesslon
Cotton Association
Orrell
Gary O'Connell
Wb, Cooper
Wilmington
Regional Synod of the South Meets in Charlotte
The 16th annual session of the Associate Reformed Synod of the South convened in Charlotte with delegates from Virginia to Florida. George S. Mower presided, with opening sermon by Rev. L Kennedy. Concord city officials welcomed attendees and Evangelism discussions followed led by Rev. Dale and Rev. Rogers.
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Charlotte
Associate Reformed Synod
South
W. W. Orr
Tabernacle
L. Kennedy
Ora
George S. Mower
Newberry
8. C
South Carolina
Assembly
Frank R. Mc Ninch
Mower
J. G. Dale
Mexico
A. G. Rogers
Rock Mil
5. C
Fabernace
Associate Reformed Synod of the South
Fairfield County
S.C
Virginia
West Virginia
Florida
Texas
Missouri
Concord
A. 8. Lawrence
W. €. Wauchope
Millionth Man 10 Embark for Home
Millionth Man 10 departs, troops 18 report progress in a satisfactory manner as they move toward home.
One Millionth AEF Soldier Heads Home Soon
Secretary Baker arrived from France aboard the George Washington and announced that the homeward movement of American Expeditionary Force troops is progressing rapidly. He said the one millionth man will embark for home next week and expected 300,000 a month by June. Baker praised the Third Army as the best equipped and in ideal condition, noting 200,000 a month by June and Brent Embarkation Camp in readiness.
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Wilson
Paris
War Department
Septemer
Mexico
Mexico City
Republic
Vera Cruz
Jalapa
New York
Bonita
Department of Age
United States Chamber of Commerce
Nicaragua
Rio Frio
Lake Nicaragua
Baker
France
George Washington
Warren Pershing
Gneral Pershing
Americas
Ite
Baker Anid
Brent
Railroad Telegraph and Telephone Rates Case Debated
In a scheme court hearing Washington argues for increased intra state railroad telegraph and telephone rates under the authority of the director general of railroads and the Postmaster General. The Solicitor General contends government acts for the public as wires are government controlled. Justice McReynolds questions who bears losses if rates rise and if states would fix them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Justice McReynolds
Solcitor General
Mr. King
Justice McReynolis
Men Women and Children Injured in Great Fire
A midnight fire in a downtown Columbus apartment building trapped many residents. Police reported a death and estimated 20 to 30 people still trapped. Scores of women and children jumped to life nets or were rushed to hospitals. A baby was thrown from the third floor and caught by a youth aiding firefighters. The upper half of the seven story structure burned fiercely with uncertain escape routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
San Salvador
Tennessee
Wes
Dighton Beach
Coney Island
Woodbury
N. J
Honess
Horo
Frank Holewinski
Dime Savings Bank
Toledo
Maude Hardwick
Ethel Williams
Wynnton
Peachty Street
Atlanta
Federal
Die Hanson
Seattle
Washington
Post Office
Thomas W. Hardwiel
Mra. E
Leviathan
Grand Banks
New Foundland
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
New York City
Broadway
Gompera
Ides Llosa
Lake Charles
Kelly Field
Columbus
Peace Conference Relief From Belgian Financial Standoff
Paris reported that Premier Orlando and Foreign Minister Sonning, leading Hallan delegates, departed Rome for Paris. Belgian crown council agreed to sign the peace treaty despite Belgium’s dissatisfaction with financial terms, easing strains on the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Orlando
Sonning
Rome
Crown Council
Belgium
Hawker and Raynham Hunt New Airdrome Site
St Johns Newfoundland reporters say aviators Harry Thinker and Captain Frederick Raynham plan a new airdrome to enable takeoffs with the wind in any quarter for a trans Atlantic flight. Current fields only permit easterly or westerly winds due to narrow two wind fields and adverse weather.
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St. Johns
N. F
Harry Thinker
Frederick Raynham
Bomb Sent To Governor Bilbo A Practical Joke
Jackson Mississippi Post Office officials report packages received through the mails by Governor Bilbo, the new Jackson mayor, and a local newspaper editor were mailed from Durant Mississippi. They say the items were intended as practical jokes.
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Bilbo
Jackson, Missi
Mississippi
Jackson
Durant
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