Great Naval Battle Between Britain and Germany Reported
A major engagement in the North Sea between German and British fleets lasted from Wednesday afternoon through the next day. Reports indicate heavy losses on both sides, with German casualties possibly higher overall. British admiralty notes German losses include several battleships, cruisers, and submarines. British losses are stated to be substantial, including several battle cruisers and destroyers. The clash spanned roughly 165 miles with fighting at ranges from fifteen to five miles as ships of all classes engaged before German forces retreated to quieter waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
England
North Sea
London Disputch
Grand Fleet
Joh Jellicoe
Ife
Admiralty
Wiesbaden
Elbing
Invincible
Defense
Black Prince
Warrior
Worsprite
Pommern
Ree Frauenlob
London
Presbyterian Church
Fitzgerald
Little Blair
Rachael Armfield
Susan McGuirt Walkup
Waxhaw
Dolar ' Nabeth Houston
D. F. Armfield
McWhorter
Ephews
R. F. Turner
J. C. Tavener
Charlie Turner
D. A. Houston
C. E. Houston
Nerees
Lola Armfield
Crawford Helms
Wiley Helms
Frack Turner
Ella Lindsey
Shute's Gin
McCann
Loki Armfield
Lenale Heath
Jo, B. Houston
Rufus Armfield
Woman Sanitary Officer Elected in Monroe City
A Woman’s Club secured appointment of Monroe Sanitary Officer Mrs Henry Laney after arguing a man’s not best suited for sanitation work The move comes with a 30 month term and $04 monthly pay The city also funded $150 for firemen to attend Raleigh tournament and pledged $175 for an airship exhibition on the Fourth of July with local fundraising ongoing The Fourth celebration plans include a large airship display and extensive crowd preparations The article also covers Masons Bazaar plans for a Monroe Mason temple fundraiser and a sizable will distribution among local figures and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Laney
North Carolina
Changs
Woman's Club
Frank Laney
Alders
Allen English
Aldermen
Monroe
United States
Laney
Snienders
Raleigh
Menora
A. Morrow
Stuck
GB. Caldwell
W. C. Stack
Union County
Tom Dillon
Dillon
Monroe Citzen
Bue Lodge
St. John's Day
Masonic Fraternity
B.W. Sikes
T. W. Hickett
Blue Lodge
T. L. Crowell
R. C. Griffin
J. W. Griffith
WZ. Faulkner
MB. Yandle
Court House
T. P. Dillon
Chamber of Commerce
Bickett Nominated for Governor in Statewide Primary
Union County results show Woodrow Wilson carried Nien County with 26 votes for President. In the statewide primary T W Bickett won the Democratic nomination for Governor by a clear margin over L E Daughtridge. J S Manning of Wake named Attorney General. Local races featured Lee Robinson winning Congress in Union County with 501 vote lead, and multiple county posts including Sheriff and Commissioner decided, with second primaries set for July first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bickett
Reno ol—Robinson
Cone —Niven
Helms
Coun
Waion
Seventh Congressional District
Robinson
Warner
Piateyson
Spence
Robinson Withhin
Union County Board of Election
Cel House
JV. Griffith
M.C. Long
Mr. Bickett
J. N. Price
George
Monroe
B. F. Black
J. Mod
Manis
Marebville
W. M. Crow
Woodrow Wilson
Nien County
Marshall
Roosevelt
Herhos
Allett
W. J. Bryan
M. Champ Chik
Don Tillman
Elihu Root
C. W. Fairbanks
J. C. Pritchard
Kirkpatrick
F. M. Simmons
Cole Blease
Lansing
TW. Bickett
BE. L. Daughtridge
Tndiea Fons
J. 8. Manning
Wake
Claude Kitehhe
Clinemion W. Mitchell
Hertte
HH. L. Godwin
J. A. Brown
Columbeoua
Wishaw
Winegate
Marshvlle
Wingate
W. Chaney
W. P. Griffin
B. J. May
Mr. May
Marehville
Merare
Mager Itl
Gaker
DB. F. Black
J. Mod Mabers
W. Bongoa
Wahot
Mack
Manoa
Marsh
Olive Hunch
Baker
Black
Manes
Euto
Rick
Maness
Lanes Croek
Waxhaw
W. L. Perking
W. J. Sins
West Sandy Ridge
Crow
Perkins
Sims
Marvin
Perkin
Stove
Perking
Lima
Wilson's Old Store
Crow TM
Sima
W. L. Narnhardt
Monroe Township
Rosser Wolfe
Broom Family Visits Bethlehem as Parker Kin Passes
Bethlehem correspondent notes Mrs M Broom and children from Orlando visit relatives while Mrs Parker dies Thursday morning. Sympathy sent to the family. Mr Thomas Ross of Monroe visits with his parents. Bernice Broom returns from Brevard Institute training. Children’s Day services set for Sunday June 18 with exercises at 10 30 and address by Rev J B Abernethy. Epworth League buys carver for the church and growing Sunday school shows about 250 members now. Rev M A Osborne will preach at 3 20 Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Willi McNileas
Lowery
Duncan
Anni
Lower Union County
Calvin Nash
James Bivens
C. J. Black
Joseph A. Bivens
B.C. Snider
Bivens
Coleman Lee
Union County
Henry Griffin
Will Laefayette Griffin
Bunyan Griffin
Wingate
Nathaniel W. Bivens
O. P. Timist
Bethlehem
Bernice Broom
Brevard Institute
J. B. Abernethy
Epworth League
Carher
M. A. Osborne
Voter thanks from county commissioner hopeful J W Rallings
A hopeful for county commissioner publicly thanks voters for their primary support while noting he was not nominated. The note is signed by J W Rallings and expresses appreciation for confidence. The rest comments on a Western inventor and a joke about restoring umbrellas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Rallings
Fraternal note thanks friends for support in political venture
A brief expression of gratitude from J. D. Sterle thanks acquaintances and friends for support and interest in his political venture. The note emphasizes valuing inward worth over outward show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Sterle
Also Mentioned on This Page
London Dispatch
Forth
Oost
National Highway
Charles H. Davis
C. E
National Highway Association
Mrs. Griffin
Mattie Gaddy
Chesterfield High School
Keribe
Miss Gaddy
Mary E. Griffin
Lydia Phifer
Arthur Braswell
Marshville
Jodie Stewart
Td. Williams
New York
Jem Williams
Williams
Messrs
Percy Wall
Wilson [Rone
Radin
Alshiy Bor
Tam
Cotton Weighern
C. B. Barden
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!