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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1919
Page
1
Troops will guard prohibition agents as bootleggers in Woodstock Virginia face trial tomorrow morning. The arrest and upcoming proceedings focus on illegal alcohol operations and law enforcement actions in the region.
An Associated Press report describes a hearing on four prohibition charges linked to the death of Lawrence Hudson. Raymond Shackel, a suspected violator, was killed during an arrest. Authorities prepared for possible trouble, keeping agents in readiness and holding suspects in Shenan County and nearby.
Five million dollars in American gold coin moved from the Sub Treasury and loaded aboard the steam Von Steuben for shipment to U S soldiers in France. Major Donnelly and Lt Conrad led a guard of eight quartersmasters' officers protecting the money from Hoboken. The shipment, totaling ten million dollars in a sub, would continue until all remaining troops were demobilized.
Delegates from the Confederacy meet in Louisville for the thirty ninth national session. The gathering marks a historic assembly as regional leaders discuss state affairs and unify efforts.
A fragment discusses an international court interview and the possibility of execution. The text mentions Pens and Crowi William and hints at legal debate over capital punishment.
New York reports Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt plans a political career following his father. He backs Major General Leonard Wood for President, leaves Montgomery Clothier and Tyler to lead the American Veteran Legion and aligns with Progressive Republican circles led by Hays Perkins Johnson Borah Ickes and Wood.
Paris on April 1 was abuzz as a hoax claimed Colonel House announced the peace treaty. Wires to the American headquarters lit up with inquiries before readers recalled it was April first and the report proved false.
Total losses including those listed reach 270 686 as reported by the War Department. The latest casualty update covers 239 names since the previous report, including three North Carolinians. Private Mann Foster of Lenis bore died of disease along with Corporal Simon Boyd of Winn terville and Private Fred Gitlis.
Paris reports to the French foreign office indicate the Hungarian revolution was largely a test of the Entente powers will and strength and a ploy to frighten them with the prospect of Germany disintegrating quickly.
Archangel area reports heavy artillery bombardment along the allied railway front and positions south of Odozhskaia yesterday. Meanwhile Bolshevik forces are moving substantial troops through the woods, signaling a possible attack in the near term.
Paris reports state documents show the rise of Hungarys communist regime resulted from Count Karolyi coordinating with the German government to pressure the allied powers.
Stuttgart reports a bourgeois counter strike in Wortenburg with shops closed and services suspended. Railroads and postal service halted, gas works and power plants shut down as authorities respond to the workers strike.
Secretary Baker approves British request to arrest James Spohr, a naturalized American linked to a German spy network in Palestine and among British Indian forces, on treason charges.
Paris April 1 The staff of the American Peace Conference delegation reports legal counsel views six amendments to the League of Nations covenant as acceptable to the American delegation. Eliza Root proposed the amendments and the staff assessment supports approval.
In Bristol Pennsylvania the temporary scaffold around a launching freighter at Harriman Shipyard collapsed. Up to forty were killed or drowned as nearly 150 spectators fell into 25 feet of water. By nightfall only three bodies recovered and twenty two injured were taken to a hospital.
An April report claims Russia's Bolshevik regime and Hungary's Soviet government have asked Germany to join in an anti allied alliance. The rumored pact could influence Germany's denial of permission for General Halles and his Polish army to land at Danzig.
Maxwell Gorman reports Raleigh notes a push for a recess appointment as United States District Attorney for the eastern district after Thomas D. Warren’s failed Senate confirmation. Warren may decline. Harry Stubbs and others are mentioned as possible interim picks amid a need for a prosecutive officer. Also covered are reports of “sleeping sickness” cases and the formation of North Carolina’s new State Highway Commission, chaired by Frank Page.
Long Beach Nassau County authorities seized the Wilkins home as part of the Wilkins murder case. District Attorney Weeks aims to show the home’s condition to the jury while allowing Dr. Walter K Wilkins to keep his personal belongings. Audrey Munson the model will testify in person after giving a Toronto interview. Fingerprint experts found marks on a lead pipe tied to the case.
A April 1 cable from Herbert Hoover in Paris reports President Wilson signed a proclamation releasing all meat packers from food administration control. The action was officially conveyed to U S officials via cable from Paris.
Paris reports Marshal Foch leaves the capital for Spa with full powers to hold talks with German leader Mathias Erzberger. The discussion centers on Allied demands to allow troops to use the Danzig port.
Socialist leader Eugene V. Debs, ill with a bad condition, announced through Mrs. Margaret Prevey in Akron that unless a court rehearing is granted, his party will pursue a general strike to tie up the country. He said the program will be fulfilled and is prepared to fight to the end.
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