Young Canadian writes Monroe copal minister belief war
A Canadian student in Coaticook writes Rev T L Trott saying peace must wait for Allied victory on the field. He recalls his brother killed on duty and cites plans for a long war, noting hopes of a potential internal German revolution and continued fighting beyond a year. The letter reflects wartime resolve and casualty tribute.
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Monroe Copal
T. L. Trott
Monroe Episcopal
Germany
Rhell
Norwood Chief Killed in Lynching Threats Spark Bloodhounds
Norwood Jan 22 Bloodhounds scour the county for Kirk Farr after Chief of Police W G Snuggs age 45 was shot twice near the post office ending in his death unlastingly. The Farr brothers caused a riot near the post office with Kelthen and Karl using a knife and Kirk Farr firing on the chief before fleeing. A posse is hunting him. bloodhounds have been sent. A $100 reward is posted. Snuggs left a wife and several children.
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Norwood
W. G. Snuggs
Stenty County
Farr
Snnges
Kirk Farr
Snusgs
Wadesboro
Kelthen
Karl Purr
Kirk Purr
Ming
Roth
Kelther
Karl Furr
Kirk
Ait Ant
Snuggs
Debate at the Trail High School Metropolis
Indian Trail Jan 23 The high school calls for attendees at Friday night February 2 debate on whether the Federal government should own and run the railway. Affirmative speakers include Crowell J H Garmon Jesse J Harris H B Lemmond. Negative speakers are Stacy B Orr Murry R Simpson Dexter Orr Perry Garmon. Speaking will start about 7 30. Public invited. Postponed from January 26.
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Indian Trail
Crowell
J. H. Garmon
Jesse J. Harris
Lemmond
Stacy B. Orr
Murry R. Simpson
Dexter Orr
Perry Garmon
John
Death of a Little Boy
Obituary notice from The Journal announcing the death of three year old Plummer Me Baucom on January 11 after several days of illness. It notes the family’s grief and lists other birth announcements from January with names and places, signed by Vital Statistician T. L. Crowell.
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Joe Baucom
Earth
Jesus
Memory Tribute to Calhoun Redwine
The Monroe route l y pays tribute to young Calhoun Redwine who died recently. The poem recalls a worker's rest and a candle in the night. It laments the sudden loss and expresses faith that God’s wise hand governs mortal life and asks mercy for the bereaved.
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Calhoun Redwine
W. M. Plyler
Monroe
Young Redwine
Weather Woes Hit Plyler's Mill as News Dries Up
Jan 16 report from Plyler's Mill notes rain and sleet making roads icy and schools irregular. Bird thrashing is the week’s big item among youngsters. Belton Whitley’s baby died and was buried near Monroe. A 3-inch catfish was snagged while fishing. Mrs. G W Montgomery is bedridden with a lame leg. Martha Laney, about 78, ill with cancer and not expected to recover soon. No marriages reported. weather keeps couples from traveling. John Jokey signs off inviting corrections.
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John Jokey
Journal
Plyler's Mill
Belton Whitley
Libertype
Monroe
F. Laney
G. W. Montgomery
Martha Laney
John
Jokey
Mer cantile will build four new ocean liners
Officials of the International Mercantile Marine Co announced plans to construct four new ocean liners. The ships will be larger and faster than the Lusitania and will cost about 47,500,000 apiece.
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International Mercantile Marine Co
Prof Hawfield Is Sick In Waxhaw New River Notes
Waxhaw reports Prof Hawfield has la grippe and is confined to bed while Mina Ethel Rodman teaches in his place. Several residents visited Monroe and Chester friends, with social events at Mrs. Gui’s and Mr. Walkup purchasing Spring stock in Lancaster. Local sports featured a Wesley Chapel vs. Waxhaw Scouts game 24 to 9.
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Hawfield
Waxhaw
Roy N. Walkup
Lancaster
New York
Rodman-Walkup Co
Annie Howard
L. E. Gui
Katheleen Austin
Rook
G. Hawfield
la Grippe
Mina Ethel Rodman
T. A. Haywood
Oakboro
J. J. Hough
Chester
W. P. Neely
J. L. Walkup
Walkup
Murray Clark
Monrroe
Explosion at English munition plant destroys factory
English munition plant explosion near London wipes out the facility and shakes surrounding neighborhoods. The blast levelled the plant. three rows of nearby houses were nearly demolished. Rescue efforts report thirty to forty bodies recovered and about one hundred injured, with many in serious condition.
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London
Wilson Breaks Precedent Addressing Senate in Historic Move
President Wilson spoke to the Senate in Washington on January 22, proposing a world Peace League and a concert of power. He argued peace must be just, not a victory for either side, and that the United States should participate to guarantee global peace and justice, outlining conditions for national adherence.
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Washington
United States
Cas Freer
Wilson
Senate
Adame
Madison
Congress
Europe
Admiral Dewey laid to rest in Washington
Admiral Dewey was buried with full honors in Washington after a funeral at the capitol attended by President Wilson and cabinet members. The procession moved to Arlington Cemetery and ships fired salutes as cadets from Annapolis attended, while Mrs. Dewey joined after the capitol service and private services were held at the home.
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Washington
Admiral Dewey
Capitol
Wilson
Supreme Court
Diplomata
Arlington Cemetery
Dewey
Manila Bay
Benjamin E. Lamberton
Joseph Caplan
Raleigh
Schley
Sampson
Wilson, &Retary Daniels
Seven Sons
Annanolis
Guardsmen to Return Home From Mexican Border Duty
More than 25 000 National Guardsmen on the Mexican border are designated for return to state service and muster out of federal duty by order of the War Department. The move leaves between 415 000 and 50 000 guard members still in federal service for border patrol. General Funston selected units mainly by length of service on the border, with plans to readjust as Pershing's regulars may depart. Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia units listed among those to be withdrawn.
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Washington
Funston
War Department
AML
Border Patrol
Pershing
Mexico
Department
Tte
North Carolina
Flest Infantry
South Carolina
Troon
Cavalry
Tennester
Virginia
Second Infantry
Daniels Defends Hadfields Contract For Navy Shells
Secretary Daniels explains awarding to Hadfields Limited of Britain for armor piercing shells at prices below American bids. He argues competition, not manipulation, drove price reductions and endorses American manufacturers when prices stay reasonable and shells meet tests. Also reports aviators Bishop and Robertson found after desert ordeal near Wellton, Arizona, both exhausted but alive.
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Daniels
Washington
Hadfields, Limited
Daniela
Hadfields
Bethlehem Steel Company
Bethlehem Company
Navy Department
Navy
Ames
Nude in the Movies Banned by National Board of Review
New York Jan 21 The nude 10 motion picture art is banned by the National Board of Review after a nationwide investigation. All producing companies and National Association members agreed not to produce photoplays featuring such figures. The board condemned unscrupulous use for indecent purposes while allowing discussion of sex problems as a distinct field for dramatic treatment.
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New York
National Board of Review
National Association
Board of Review
Mes
Book of Review
Howev
Anr
Note to Neutrals on Entente Reply Summary
Government note to neutrals via Overseas News Agency outlines Central Powers aims and Entente plans. It claims Entente seeks vast territorial gains including Syria, Southern Anatolia, and Mesopotamia, while Turkey defends territorial integrity. It accuses Entente of plots to partition Turkey and asserts the Central Powers face unnecessary hostility.
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Berlin
Gan
Viasayville
Turkey
France
Syria
Italy
Straits
Anatolia
England
Mesopotamia
Arabia
Egypt
Cyprus
Tripoli
Russia
Constantinople
Marmora
Commission for Relief of Belgians Plans Another Year of Aid
New York Jan 21 The American Commission for Relief in Belgium readies for at least one more year of work and a need to raise about 150000000 more will be discussed by the commission leaders this week Hoover arriving from Liverpool will remain about a week to coordinate plans He declined to discuss Belgian deportations saying he cannot while in his position He noted about 12000000 Belgians and northern France dependents on the commission and expressed optimism that American and neutral support will continue to sustain the relief effort.
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New York
American Commission For Relief In
Belgium
Herbert C. Hoover
Liverpool
Tere
Belgluwt
France
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Mra. Payne
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Tenmorlee
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James Walker
Rock Hill
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