11 Mar 1919
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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1919
Page
1
A leaked AP report outlines how the peace conference plans to limit German forces. It cites a proposed German disarmament plan reducing the army to 100000 men for twelve years, with the general staff abolished and Rhine forts destroyed.
A confusing report from Ainie Towns describes rising disorders amid unclear efforts. Officials and residents are urged to monitor events as tensions flare in late reports.
Author Amelia E Bass known as Amelia Barr died last night at her New York home aged 86 She was born Amelia Huddleston in 1831 in Ulverstone England She emigrated to America in 1853 with husband Robert Barr They faced poverty and tragedy including the loss of all male family members in Galveston during a yellow fever outbreak She later supported her family by writing joining Henry Ward Beecher on The Christian Union and building a prolific literary career
Copenhagen report from March 11 states that German forces have not recaptured Riga. Berlin dispatch denies the recent claim and cites a considerable distance remaining to the city.
London sources say five years will be needed to complete the proposed tunnel under the English Channel from England to France. Authorities estimate the cost at nearly one hundred million dollars.
Lieutenant Norfieet S. Smith, listed as Captain in casualties, arrives from Hampton Virginia on a thirty day furlough. He was wounded by machine gun fire, left arm in a sling, bone splintered though recovery hoped. He promised to share firsthand accounts of St Mihiel and Argonne fighting.
In Paris discussions surface on Austria becoming neutral with some socialists opposing any move while others favor a protective status akin to Switzerland. The neutralization is described as possible but not yet formalized, with informal talk ongoing.
Chicago March 11 a ruling by Commissioner Roper makes exemption for wife and children cover the full year 1918 even if the wife marries or the child is born on December 31. The decision expands the exemption provisions of the income tax law.
The article reports North Carolina soldiers Sergt. Eugenes P. Walker of Company D Seventh Engineers and David A. Latham of Company G Ltd Ammunition Train receiving the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in France during World War I. Walker risked heavy fire near Verdun on November 4, 1918, guiding boats across the Meuse, while Latham removed inflammable material after a shell struck ammunition storage on October 24, 1915, helping control a blaze. Walker’s home address is listed as Mrs. Sally Walker, 132 Lindsey St., Reidsville, N.C.
London dispatch reports government forces in Berlin making further progress by demolishing Spartacan strongholds in the north and east. Troops used artillery and mine demolitions to push back insurgents without heavy losses, while Spartacan terror campaigns fueled support for the government.
Hon Hi Ward of Washington NC, a famed NC speaker, comes to the Dixie Theatre at A Dunn’s invitation to discuss Armenian Syrian relics. He arrives on the seven thirty train with speaking set for eight o clock, promising an engaging talk likely to draw a full house.
The legislature enacted notable measures in recent weeks, including the go oats bill and child labor legislation. The session yielded several important laws shaping policy and governance.
Raleigh march 11 The 1919 legislature adjourns amid debate over a proposed constitutional convention tax and road bill Senate fight over appointing the labor commissioner to enforce a new law and a pending income tax amendment. A statewide road law passes as the agriculture department is to be located in Raleigh. Tar Heel troops are to return home as the 113th field artillery and 80th division are set to embark this month with $5 000 appropriated to cover welcoming expenses.
Secretary Daniels spoke by radio telephone today from Washington as a navy airplane headed to Norfolk. The broadcast reported total losses in the four lists at 244 names with North Carolina contributing several wounded and dead.
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