Good Roads Defeat Not End Of Union County Drive
A Monroe Journal correspondent argues the February road law defeat reflects public prudence not opposition to better roads. He urges patient reform, praises drags used in Lanes Creek, and calls for mass meetings to push a practical, year-round road program funded without overburdening taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County
Monroe Journal
Raleigh
Perth
Mercure
North Carolina
Lanes Creek
Lowa
North
Caroline
L. Ee, Huggins
Idson County
M. L. Flow
Fighting on Western Front as German attacks intensify
The western front remains the scene of heavy fighting with artillery, infantry, and air clashes reported. German forces regain trenches near Tehure and push in Alsace while British actions south of La Bassée ignite further bombardments and minor incursions. Rockefeller Foundation grants added funds to Maryville College and other Negro schools amid wartime needs.
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Airmien
Champagne
Tehure
Soissons
Terny
Aisne
Somme
Upper
Alsace
Flanders
la Bassee Canal
Black Sea
Rockefeller
General Education Board
Rockefeller Foundation
United Star
Maryville College
Maryville
Tenn
South
Manassas
North Carolina
Meeting of Union County magistrates on March 6 1916 for better roads
A public notice urges Union County magistrates to gather at the Monroe courthouse on March 6 1916 at 10 o clock to discuss road improvements. It argues for efficient spending to avoid higher taxes while seeking legislative guidance on improving roads and keeping taxpayers burden manageable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County
North Carolina
General Assembly
Monroe
Student Charged In Death Of Marion Lambert
Wil H. Orpet, a University of Wisconsin student, denied he saw Marion Lambert take poison that killed her in Lake Forest woods. He was in custody with detectives and Lake County State’s Attorney Ro J Dady. Investigators learned Lambert, 18, an Deerfield township high pupil, died of poison after a secret woods tryst where Orpet allegedly disclosed plans to marry another. He will be questioned again and taken to the woods for further inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil H. Orpet
University of Wisconsin
Marion Lambert
Lake Forest
Thad
Ro J Dady
Lake County
Miss Lambert
Deerdely Township
Lonely Woods
Notice on Rail Line Barricades Black Laborers
A posted notice on the new rail line near Linville Gap forbids crossing the county line by negro laborers. Some black workers on the road were frightened away. Avery County sheriff assured protection to the contractor in his county and pledged support for labor in Watauga County.
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Linville Gap
Avery County
Watauga
Fight Between Two Doctors in Locked Hotel Room
Dr Charles W Kennerly of San Antonio and Dr A F Jonson of St Louis fought with knives revolvers and dental instruments in a locked room at a leading hotel. Each man was injured and confined to hospitals while two others were detained. Statements varied as to the motive and sequence of the burst of violence.
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St. Louis
Charles W. Kennerly
San Antonio
Texas
A. F. Jonson
St. Lonia
Matey
Business Partne
Kennerly
Walter Diefenbaugh
Granite City
Charles Lody
Lody
Diefenbaugh
Deffenbaugh
Dr. Johnson
Cozy apartment scene ends brief game interruption
In a fragment from a dated dialogue, a character invites a friend home to a cozy apartment. The groundkeeper is asked to inform a certain spoony couple in the box that the game has concluded for an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanks
John
War will be decided in Bible lands says Doctor Filis
Doctor Filis cites William T. Hilli as declaring the war in Europe will be decided in Bible lands not in western Europe. He notes Eden Saloniki Sinai and Ararat as key centers and urges attention to Armenian Christian persecution described as far worse than Nimrod’s era.
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Doctor Filis
Eneboro
Europe
Turkey
Wiliam T. Hille
North Carolina
Convention Church
Ellis
Bible Lands
Eden
Saloniki
Thessalonica
Mt Sinai
Mount Ararat
Armenia
Narn
Citizens Object to Prop terms of Measure in Wingate
Correspondent from Wingate reports local opinion on a proposed road project and notes citizens' varied views. The piece cites nonprogressives and “not-backs” as influential opinions while detailing community events, church matters, and local residents’ health and social updates amidst a cool spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ruswell
David Troll
Foow
Diggers
Unionville
Ann
M Hoyer
Cant Messb. Womble
Helms
Jesse Willams
Waxhaw
Marshal Nook
Hazel James
Annie James
Lee Jordan
Henry Mins
Relaliv
Wingate
Marshal Nash
Hampton Presson
Monroe
Eues Hinson
Archie McLarly
Presson
Anson County
Church of Faulks
Littles House of Worship
Jessamine
O. P. Timist
Mt Sure Is and the Bearskin Question
A whimsical column from Thomasville Enterprise ponders travel to Borneo via Columbia State, noting women do the work and resent men offering help. It muses on costly tickets to a desirable locality and features dialogue about a bear’s skin and a foal’s gait amid seasonal heat considerations.
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Thomasville
Borneo
Columbia
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MR. Huggins
Ota Wenn
Waynesville Disputch
Haywood Superior Court
Fiona McMahan
Sunhurat
Ji. F. Long
Graham County
Osig
Meadows
Fotlowfus Meadows
Proctor
Ald
David Shields
California
Luther
Lit- Jak
Dave McMihan
Mam
Champion Lumber Company
Sunburst
Haywood
London
Elmer C. Goldsworthy
Monterey
Cal
Ypres
Goldsworthy
Canada
Princess Patricia Regiment
Washington Dispatch
Claude Kitchin
Leader In the House
Congress
Kitchin
United States
Sara Kitchin
Germany
Japan
Great Britain
Warnling Ealy Wi
Wort
Jean
Hermore
Anatorium
Bollinger
Periinand
Bulgaria
Vienna
Francis Joseph
Jonofiehd
Tas
Arethusa
Maine
Journal
Loyd
Edwards
Marshville
LR. F. Price
Roy Helms
Huxster McRorie
Price
J. Z. Sterler
Gecersboro
C.H
Masters
Whit
Padenky
Tee
Sour Min
Nah
Seerestie H. B. Jamer
Pont Dower
W. B. Passer
T. L. Love
KB. G. Faulkner
Ladies Aid Society
Byterian Church
Jenie James
Holloway
Hamilton
Garrison
Stover
Greensboro
L. 8. Griffin
Alice Hive
Mabel Williford
Wild Hose
Hoew
Meftae
Recorder's Court
Watt
Reid
Pate
MeRae
Hin
Mekae
Nick Lemjmonds
Goore Creek Township
Wautauga Democrat
Union Country
Chen
Carrie
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