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Newspaper

The Monroe Journal

Location

Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1918

Page

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Henderson and Snyder seize control of Henderson Roller Mills

Major stockholders F. G. Henderson D. B. Snyder and associates gain full control of the Henderson Roller Mills. J. E. Henderson remains president W. A. Henderson secretaryTreasurer D. B. Snyder becomes vice president Fred Huntley elected sales manager Capital stock rises from 8000 to 25000 with plans to expand output add a grits mill feed mill and new machinery to boost town commerce and advertise Monroe.

Messrs F. G. Henderson D. B. Snyder Henderson-Snyder Co Snyder- Huntley Co Henderson Garage Henderson Roller Mills J. E. Henderson W. A. Henderson Fred Huntley Snyder-Huntley Company Monroe A. A. Scales Snyder-Huntley Co L. H Medlin Henderson Messrs. J.E Henderson-Sny"2r Company Fitzgerald Kezlah Fred Huntley Co Snyder and Henderson

Strange Stranger At Howie Mine Venture Becomes Suspicious

Mr. Tom P. Broom in Union County observed a small man with a stubbly beard loiter near the Howie mine. The stranger drew a pistol when asked to show the mine boundary and requested a trip to Monroe for $2, threatening to reveal the location to claim property.

Howie Mine Tom P. Broom Mr. Broom Monroe Union County

War Savings Stamps urged by Union County official

Mr. R A Morrow chairman of the Union County War Savings Committee urges Americans to invest in War Savings Stamps to help the nation, soldiers, and humanity. Stamps redeemable Jan 1 1927 offer $82.40 per $100, or $4.22 for $5, with a national peace aim. Weather note: cold wave broken Washington reports rising temperatures easing eastern conditions.

R. A. Morrow Union County War Savings Committee America Europe Brotherhood of Man

Drayman Charged With Freezing Out Ill Horse

Asheville authorities arrest Claud Dodson after neighbors find his old ill horse locked outside in freezing weather for over two hours. He allegedly asked police to shoot the animal but was refused and required to provide shelter and care. A hearing on cruelty to animals is scheduled.

Asheville Claud Dodson Clayton Street Dodson Reg Hero

Glenal Crowder Limits Pay of Draft Boards

Washington January 12 news recalls Pro. Yost Crowder directing movement to cap board pay. The new rule sets board remuneration at 20 cents per man finally classified, excluding clerks or examining physicians. Prior rule allowed up to 150 dollars monthly per member.

Crowder Washington General Crowder Wilson

Death of Marshall Hamilton at Union Grove Baptist Church

The Journal of Marshville reports the funeral of Marshall Hamilton who died Tuesday January 8 at age 62 near his Marshville home. Survived by wife Lou Carraway Hamilton and three children, he was one of nine siblings and lifelong in the area. The note also mentions local movements in town and a furniture company sale.

Marshville Purniture Co Marshville Marshal Hamilton Union Grove Baptist Church A. Marsh J. W. Little E. C. Snyder Wingate Hamilton Lou Carraway Hamilton Messrs Cleveland Ray Lela Hamilton Mr. Hamilton A. C. Davis Olive Branch Wm. Liles Jim Hamilton Bakers Joe E. Hamilton Mesdames Mitte Dees C. L. Howie Mineral Springs Marshall Moore Place Howle B. EB. Deweese Polkton Walter Sinclair New York M. L Sinclair eBemer Harrell Shelby Marshville Furniture Co Carolina Furniture Co Spofford Bailey Mt. Pleasant Military Institute Clingman Staten Camp Lee Petersburg J. T. Williams Charlotte Jim McBride Camp Jackson Grove McBride Jim Etta Williams F. C. Broadaway

War Must Go On Until President's Terms Are Accepted

Secretary of State Robert Lansing told the New York State Bar association dinner that the war will continue until President Wilson's aims are accepted by Germany. He said the United States acts as a republic to the end and that optimism in Washington remains the nation's guiding spirit.

New York Robert Lansing New York State Bar Association Wilson Lansing Congress Washington

Bolsheviks Yield to German Pressure on Peace Talks

Russia withdraws demand to move negotiations to Stockholm and pursues separate talks at Brest-Litovsk. Trotsky says peace is a cardinal Bolshevik principle and that the quadruple alliance would gain a pretext to block talks if entente participation continued. Central powers drop their no annexations pledge. Ukraine representation is debated as delegates meet in private sessions.

Russia Stockholm Brest-Litovak Leon Troitzsky Trotsky Ukraine

United States Endures Coldest Weather Since 1899

A sweeping cold wave from the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic Coast brings zero temperatures into Alabama and Florida. Chicago records 12 below, Fort Wayne 20 below, St. Louis 16 below, and Memphis eight below as heavy snow disrupts rail traffic and coal shipments.

Weather Department Associated Press Alabama Georgia Cowarts Ala Camp Wheeler State Fair Grounds Macon Texas Mississippi River Mission Rio Grande Valley Oklahoma City Little, Rock, Ark Memphis South Atlantic Washington United States Rocky Mountains Atlantic Coast Lakes Gulf Birmingham North Dakota Middle West Weather Bureau New York New England Florida Gulf Coast New Orleans Chicago Fort Wayne St. Louis

German business warned Kaiser must be a responsible instrument

American business leaders ask the U S Chamber of Commerce to push a referendum urging German industrial leaders to accept a postwar role as a responsible instrument of the people. The message would tell Germans that the United States and others supplied key materials aiding preparation for the world war and that the blame has been learned. Neutral press would relay the warning.

Washington Chamber of Commerce of the United States Germany

Picks and Shovels Break Up Chicago The Up

Chicago January 13 volunteers and workers opened streets and roads and cleared traffic blocks. Railroads resumed outbound trains and delivery lines began to operate easing feared fuel and food shortages across the storm swept region.

Chicago Middle West

Also Mentioned on This Page

Henderson & Snyder Hinson Hugh Carmel Main Street R. B. Redwine Rufus Willams Lee Smith T. J. Perry Boyce Griffin Badin Tom Williams Rock Rest Jeter Hammonds Joplin R. M. Haigler Dr. Lovill Meig Oglethorpe Stewart Porof Carroll Floyd Staton Carl Parker Kemp Helms Charlie Brown Hamlet John Frank Meadow Branch Fernando Biggers J. D. Biggers Mattie Jones Southern Power Company Marahville South John C. Wooley LL. D Stranger Howie Atlantic Man North Carolina James Connell Marsh Stewart Glenal Marshall Hamilton ANS Kaiser
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