Cotton contraband move reshapes war trade policy
War outlook remains largely unchanged in Europe while Entente allies plan to declare cotton contraband under international law. The shift aims to curb cotton shipments to Germany and Austria, arguing cotton as essential to smokeless powder, with potential neutral-route concessions and diplomacy to counter political pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
M. Venizelos
Constantine
Great Britain
Washington
France
Russia
Italy
Belgium
Germany
Austria
State Department
Hay
W. W. Rockhill
China
Ordanance
King
Eve Meare
Dollar Decline Shakes World Markets in War Supply Trade
New York dispatch reports the American dollar dominating global finance as foreign currencies slump. European buyers lose value amid heavy purchases of war materiel paid in dollars, with contracts, once in pounds or francs, now settled in American currency.
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America
New York Disputch
Europe
George Thompson's Wheat Experiment in Waxhaw Area
In Waxhaw Enterprise notes carrier Mr. Cunningham and resident George W Thompson on route 4 sowed five bushels per acre of cod wheat on February 12 after clearing cotton stalks. He harvested a modest yield with simple farming steps and the piece reflects on crop rotation and potential across seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Waxhaw Enterprise
E. Cunningham
Route 4
Geo. W. Thompson
Lee Weir
Germany
Daniels Warns on Navy Armor Plant and Open Air Schools
Former Raleigh News and Observer editor Mr Daniels, sworn in as Secretary of the Navy, argues against private armor supply and urges a government armor plant. He cites savings, bids, and improvements, and predicts a push toward open air schools and sleeping porches as health priorities amid reform and anti trust scrutiny.
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Daniels
Navy
Contrict
Clyde H. Tavenner
Raleigh IN. C
Patriots For
Bethelehm Steel Co
Japan
Russia
Congress
Raleigh
Nate
Allies Best Friend in War Time Cotton Policy
A Wilmington Star letter by J. A. Taylor argues the Allies, especially Britain's navy, enabled cotton exports by keeping sea lanes open. The author disputes Germany's blockade methods and urges the South to heed Harding's advice, stressing that 80 percent of cotton goes to the Allies and that continued trade supports Southern welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Star
J. A. Taylor
Cotton Congress
Washington
Harding
High Seas
Great Britain
Emden
India
Kneland
Germany
England
France
Buried Child Born After Mother’s Funeral Tale Surfaces
Laurinburg tradition recalls a man born after his mother, believed dead, was buried in a cemetery four miles east of Laurinburg. The Rev. Lindsay, a Presbyterian minister, and a story of his mother, buried with valuables, fuels a long told legend repeated by locals and visitors alike.
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Laurinburg Exchange
Stewartaville
Laurinburg
Mr. Lindsay
Utta
Lindly
Old Sterwarsville
Lindsay
A Most Worthy Cobbler of Wingate Shines Despite Limbs
A Wingate feature page notes a capable colored cobbler who, though impaired, supports himself for over twenty years. The piece praises his self-reliance and industry, compares him to biblical figures, and details his shop work while highlighting community respect.
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Wingate
Fletcher
Meadow Braged Church
Herring
Carroll
Columbian University of New York
Jos. A. Bivens
Union Church
T. J. Perry
Charlotte
W. M. Perry
Chester
Billy" Perry
J. DB. Griffin
Laurinburg
Webster
Johnson
Lea
Long
Lew
Norwaal
Greensboro
D. P. Austin
Palmerville
H. K. Helms
Helis
Wttle
Kerin
Old Webster
Brooks Jerome
Hie
Magelte
Miriam
Georgeville
Union County
Darky
Peter
Jobn
Jesus
Times
O. P. Timist
City Schools Open With Noted Teaching Staff
The city public schools will open September sixth under Prof. R. W. Allen. High School teachers include O. V. Hamrick as principal, Mary Massey in Latin, Mabel Lane in mathematics and German, and Susan H. Edmunds in English and French. Lancaster Avenue list features Bessie Lilly, Russell McKenney, Cora Montgomery, Emma Taylor, Janett Moore, Annie Redwine, Alele Austin, Antoinette Beasley, Beulah Copple, Pearle Nance, Stella Mundy, and Evelyn Wolfe across grades. North Monroe adds F. H. Wolfe and Susie Johnson. Teachers come with strong local reputations, and O. V. Hamrick is praised by Wake Forest and Whiteville officials. The community is urged to support the faculty and avoid hostile criticism that could harm the schools.
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R. W. Allen
O. V. Hamrick
Mary Massey
Mabel Lane
Sarah H. Edmunds
Lancaster Avenue
Evelyn Wolfe
North Monroe
F. H. Wolfe
Mise
Susie Johnson
Shelby
Wake Forest College
Whiteville
E.W. Sikes
Highsmith
Poteat
W. R. Smithwick
W. H. Crowell
Board of Trustees
Mike Massey
Baral H. Edmunds
Bessie Lilly
Enna Taylor
Littleton Fema
University of Virginia
Burlington
Annie Redwine
Our Town
T. Wadesboro
Belmont
Ant ' Atte Beasley
Iiey
Meredith College
Raleigh
Monroe
Mra PH
Wolfe
Trade in Arms Justified United States Replies to Austria
The United States answers Austria's protest over selling arms to the Allies. The note, published recently, denies Austrian claims and recalls Austria and Germany supplied munitions to Britain during the Boer War. It asserts the U.S. pursues a strict neutral policy and stresses the need for national safety without large armed forces.
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Austria
Germany
United States
Eneland
Mob Seizes Leo Frank From Georgia Prison Farm
A mob estimated between 25 and 75 overpowered guards at the Georgia State Prison Farm near Milledgeville and abducted Leo M. Frank. They planned to place his body on Mary Phagan’s grave in Marietta, then drove toward Beuntonton. Reports say Frank was hanged near Marietta within hours.
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Mary Phagan
Panwusdew
Georgia Penitentiary
Milledgeville
Georgia State Prison
Here
Leo M. Frank
Frank
Mary Phaxan
Marietta
J T. Smith
J. M. Burke
Prank
Hester
Min
Smith
Burke
Butenton
Mary Mian
Peace and war trade stance echoed in church sermon
A St Pauls Episcopal service featured a special children’s sermon and prayers for peace as readers were urged to support peaceful methods for international differences. The text argues the United States should freely trade arms with neutral nations during war to defend itself.
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Stinda
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