Russia vows to fight Germany in war effort
A government office declares that the Soviet army is sufficient for all emergencies as tensions rise with Germany. Bolsheviks emphasize readiness and resolve to defend against invasion.
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Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1918
Page
1
Germans Must Revolt to Get Food
Petrograd reports the Bolsheviki foreign office says Russia will fight Germany if it advances. The socialist army recruitment is described as enormous and no trade with Germany is possible. Food will come to Germany only if it revolts and joins the Russian proletariat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Foreign Office
Lloyd George to Speak in Commons Amid Crisis Rumors
London report says Premier Lloyd George would address the house of commons this afternoon to justify government policy. The tense political scene follows General Robertson's resignation and is viewed as largely press driven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
London
Robertson
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Women Design Navy Ships Opens Railroad Fight
The Women Division of War Work says women can help design ships for the U S Navy and draftsmen exams begin with the Civil Service Commission. In Washington Senator Johnson attacks railroad compensation as he urges postwar public ownership and criticizes the railroad control bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Washington
Navy Department
United States Navy
Division of
United States Civil Service Commission
Senator Johnson
California
Senate
School Trustees Meet Citizens on Superintendent Topic
This morning a number of leading business men met the school trustees to discuss the school superintendent issue. The two hour session was cordial and open with citizens voicing concerns and suggestions while trustees avoided committing to action.
Fire alarm cards available free at Commonwealth office
Notices inform that all instructions about fire alarm whistles and regulations have been printed and can be obtained without charge at the Commonwealth office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Office
German U-Boat Eight Injured Menace Fiasco Aboard Montana
Eight men were injured when a cartridge case exploded on the U S Ship Montana during target practice. The navy department did not list the men or the explosion date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motana
Washington
U. S
Montana
Navy Department
Explosion destroys Waine Powder Works in Paterson
Three explosions shook Paterson today injuring three men and destroying the Waine Powder Works near the city. The incident occurred this afternoon with windows shattered across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
Waine
Third air raid over London fighters report no damage
London officials led by Lord French say the third air raid in as many nights caused no casualties or damage. Earlier raids on successive nights produced twenty seven killed and forty one injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
London
Lord French
England
Strike Leader Joins Board To Help Shipyard Wages
Washington reports William Hutchinson, head of the eastern shipyard woodworkers strike, will be named to the Shipping Board Wage Adjustment Commission. The move aims to curb further walkouts in the shipyards amid ongoing government efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Hutchinson
Eastern
Shipping Board
Miners Strike Ties Alabama Coal Fields
Fuel Administrator Garfield ordered Rembrandt Peale of Birmingham to mediate in the Alabama coal strike. Peale will represent Garfield in efforts to bridge miners and operators. Report says about ten thousand miners are on strike in the Alabama fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Garfield
Rembrandt Peale
Birmingham
Alabama
Peale
Doctor Garfield
Wood for Winter Urged as Coal Shortage Looms
North Carolina officials urge towns with usable wood to cut now for stove fuel. With labor shortages and high coal demand from munitions plants, domestic coal likely scarce this summer and next winter, making wood a necessary alternative for households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Fuel Administration
North Carolina
Men With Jaws Set Are Unafraid
British armies in field on February 19 display calm resolve as battle looms. They show no panic, emphasize strong intelligence and mutual confidence between leaders and troops, likened to jaws set for the coming clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Hindenburgs
North Carolina urged to save more to fund war effort
Gilbert T. Stephenson of the War Savings Committee argues NC has the lowest per capita wealth among states. He cites wealth at 2 billion dollars against a 500 million annual production and urges families to save and buy War Savings Stamps to help NC raise 50 million dollars for the war bond program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Union
Mississippi
Gilbert T. Stephenson
War Savings Committee of
Stephenson
Sn Stephenson
United States
Congress presses railroad control bill through Senate debate
Washington February 19 war leaders in Congress press to speed the railroad control bill to passage. Senate set to vote Thursday despite Senator Poindexter's prior obstruction and a five o'clock deadline. The House takes up the measure today as amendments are debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Senate
Poindexter
House
Uncle Sam’s Great 1918 Revenue Drive Explained
Treasury estimates show the United States will spend over 53 million dollars daily in 1918 to finance the war. The third Liberty loan may net over four billion, with internal revenue totaling about 3.4 billion and excess profits at 1.2 billion. Personal income tax adds 650 million, while nickels and dimes at movie theaters and dues fund 50 million. Virgin Islands contribute 20 thousand, leaving 750 thousand tied to older taxed goods. The remainder stems from the October 3 1917 revenue act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury Department
United States
Treasuries
Virgin Islands
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