Pan American financial conference set for May 10 in Washington
President Wilson designated Monday May 10 for a Pan American financial conference in Washington where Ministers of Finance and leading bankers from Central and South American nations will meet U S treasury officials to discuss stronger financial and trade ties. Secretary McAdoo announced broad favorable replies and formal invitations, with Congress funding of 50000 dollars and authority for banker participation to ensure wide attendance and a thorough program.
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Rockefeller Foundation Plans China Medical Board Initiative
The Rockefeller Foundation formed the China Medical Board to improve medical and hospital conditions in China. The plan includes support for Chinese medical schools, strengthened hospital staff, two modern tuberculosis hospitals, and scholarships for Chinese medical graduates and nurses to study abroad and train in the United States.
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Mad Georgian Kills Six in Brunswick Shootout
Brunswick, Ga. armed felon Monroe Phillips opened fire in the business district with an automatic shotgun. Six people died and others wounded as Phillips fatally shot himself. Victims include Harry F. Dunwoody and William M. Hackett. Police officer R. M. Dea and others injured. Phillips later died.
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Earnest McDonald
Portuguese Minister Resigns and World War Updates
A Havas dispatch from Tiebon reports the Portuguese finance minister resigned while the foreign minister assumed his duties. Werner Horn, a Maine reservist, faces federal charges after attempting an armed disruption and will be arraigned in Pangor for illegal explosives transport. 781,000 German war prisoners are reported, with up to 200,000 more since 1914, as bombardment news from the Dardanelles and Constantinople coverage continues.
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U S to Question Britain on War Policy Carrying Out Proposals
President Wilson said the United States would ask Great Britain and France how they plan to enforce their pledge to halt commercial intercourse with Germany. Officials expect replies before commenting. Britain’s stance may depend on Allies. The note aims to stop trade with neutrals and restrict food shipments to civilians.
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182 Miners Entombed In West Virginia Mine Disaster
In Hinton nearly 12 hours of labor yielded six survivors among 182 miners trapped by a Layland mine explosion near Quinnimont. One body was found at Mine No 3 entrance. The blast smashed the main entrance arch and shattered windows in a 300-yard radius. A grocer delivering nearby groceries was killed by the blast. Guards isolate the site as officials withhold details. Most entombed are foreign born. many Americans among them. Hugh R. McMillen, assistant mine boss, is missing.
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Congress adjourns after two years of reform and stalled bills
The sixty third Congress closes after enacting tariff currency and trust reforms, creating an income tax, and delivering the first popular Senators election. Several administration bills fail, including ship and rural credits measures, while seamen and neutrality actions are signed. Speakers and leaders pass tributes as Wilson reflects on the era.
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Weather Movements in Cotton States March 14 21 1915
The National Weather Journal forecasts a clear cool start in the Eastern Cotton Belt Sunday March 14 with rising temperatures in the Western Belt. From March 15 to 21 a cool wave brings light rain then increasing showers as it moves east, followed by frosts near the Gulf Coast. Most of the South turns generally fair thereafter with rising minima in the 60s, except Southwest Texas and Florida.
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North Carolina Notes and Local Developments
A. W. Cline leaves Asheboro Courier to head The Davidsonian in Thomasville. Guilford county schools held annual commencement April 17 at Central Carolina Fair Grounds. February exports at Wilmington customs rose to 1,763,550 dollars, nearly double last year. Dr Joseph Hyde Pratt of the State Geological Survey spoke at A. & M chapel on state highways and road history. North Carolina Bankers Association plans Wrightsville Beach meeting June 30 to July 2 under Thomas E. Cooper and W. A. Hunt. Elizabeth City orders 1,000,000 bricks to pave Riverside Avenue. paving starts immediately. Wilkesboro to become third-class post office in April. Norman O. Smoke may be reappointed postmaster. Elizabeth City Board grants 700 dollars to endow a hospital bed for the poor for one year.
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Elizabeth City Hospital
Market Reports Cotton Prices in North Carolina
Market roundup shows weekly cotton, cotton seed and meat price movements in North Carolina. Data collected for the Division of Markets by the North Carolina Agricultural Experiment Station and Department of Agriculture in Raleigh.
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Wilson Studies Mexican Question Amid Hunger Crisis
President Wilson studies the Mexican situation as Obregon refuses foreign relief while urging self help. Mexico City faces famine with merchants jailed and food looting feared. Foreign ambassadors report dire conditions as relief routes are blocked and talks of an allied expedition resurface.
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President postpones trip as Marshall to represent at exposition
President Wilson cancels his coast visit and designates Vice President Marshall to travel to San Francisco for the Panama Pacific Exposition dedication on March 20. Assant Secretary Phillips also departs for the event while Wilson remains in Washington to oversee American interests during the war.
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Goethals Nominated Major General for Panama Canal Service
Col George W Goethals named major general in recognition of his Panama Canal work. Alfred Hampton son of Gen Wade Hampton appointed assistant commissioner general of immigration by Secretary Wilson to replace F H Larnes at Ellis Island. Representative Joseph T Johnston picked for new Federal judgeship in South Carolina by President Wilson.
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You Like Your Home You Like Your Home
A local business describes its mission to build a beautiful community through well kept homes and service oriented stores. The piece emphasizes care for the home and the surrounding community as core values.
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