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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
1
Donations pour into the Ellen Fitzgerald hospital fund with noon totals near 9971.50 and a large anticipated check likely pushing the grant beyond 10,000. The list highlights numerous contributors across teams, clubs, and individuals, including Monroe Masons and various local firms, underscoring broad community support for the hospital project.
A Philadelphia hospital reported Byron Griffin died after a fall at the Baldwin Locomotive works. Relatives hosted funeral services in Marstville with Rev. Austin and Rev. Black. interment followed. The town also faced a major fire at L. Phifer’s meat market, with damage and inquiries into possible arson.
Washington June 19 Herbert C Hoover food administrator urged senators to back the food control bill stressing its wartime role. He warned allies face a forty percent deficit and urged cuts at home to save six cents per day per person, amounting to two billion dollars, while a twenty percent flour saving could free 100 million bushels for allies. He charged flour speculators have taken 50 million dollars a month from Americans in recent months.
The oil tank steamship John D Archbold of the Standard OW Company has been sunk by a submarine. Four crew members are missing. The Archbold went to the bottom last Saturday in European waters while en route from France to the United States.
A damaged OCR fragment shows names and small cash amounts from several contributors. Mra. Fred Manus, Mrs J P Keziah, Mra J C Stkes, Mrs Srown McCorkle, M D Wolfe, W Flow, Colline, W Kochtitsky, Hilliard H Wolfe with sums ranging from 1 to 10 dollars.
John Vincent Piper, 24, Rutgers graduate student, was found dead last Saturday after four months missing. Dr. William J. Condon, a United States Army Reserve doctor and New Jersey National Guard captain, is arrested in Chattanooga on suspicion of the crime. Prosecutor Joseph Stricker says evidence links include lime on Piper, traces in Condon’s cellar and car, and an unnamed black laborer seen near the home. Piper supported his family by furnace work while studying. Condon is a prominent local figure with a wartime medical background.
Washington welcomed the Russian diplomatic mission led by Major Boris Bakhmetieff with warm public cheers as Secretary Lansing greeted them. The group rested after five weeks’ travel and dined at a hosted residence before plans to meet President Wilson at the White House. Lieutenant General Roop will deliver army greetings to Secretary Baker.
Reports from Berlin indicate fighting revival in Flanders and Champagne with renewed activity at several points. Germany attempted to retake positions between Mont Bland and Mont Carillet in Champagne but was repelled with heavy casualties. To the northwest near Craonne, heavy artillery duels continue as the war potential heightens.
Members of the special Russian mission to the United States estimate about four hundred soldiers left the Russian front since the revolution. They agree with Boris Bakhmeteff, the mission chief and future ambassador at Washington, that order and a system will be established and the war will be resumed.
Twelve French aviators, officers from the dying corps, arrive in New York to serve as instructors for the American flying corps training for duty in France. All men were recently on the front and received only four days notice to come to this country.
Washington dispatch reports Awedon's missions led by De Lagercrante and Rovert Nordvaile presenting extracts from a speech by Prime Minister Lindman. The aim was to reaffirm Sweden's determination to guard independence and neutrality and to avoid participation in the war.
A Meadow Branch Wingate bulletin notes a funeral in Maryville for Byron Griffin and a pastor’s appeal to economize amid wheat shortfalls. It mentions visits by Ellie Bivens and Bess McIntyre to Badin, Prof Lineberry at Chowan Female College seeking students, and community responses to local health and parish concerns. The Ladies Betterment Association meets next Tuesday at the school to discuss food issues and housewife education. Distinct names include Byron Griffin and Herbert Hoover with military era undertones.
From the Pathfinder report discusses potential White House plans. It notes possible third term for Wilson, or a shift to Treasury Secretary McAdoo as successor with southern ties. Public sentiment tied to Liberty Loan drives McAdoo image as a hero, while Republicans mock the idea.
The North Carolina Motion Picture Exhibitors League adopted a resolution at Wrightsville Beach to set aside the proceeds of one day each month for the duration of the war to be donated to the national Red Cross Society for war relief. The plan covers approximately 150 theatres statewide, contributing a single day’s receipts in every month.
Supt. R. W. Allen remains in guarded condition after being badly cut by J. E. Efird last Friday. Officials say danger has not passed, but recovery appears likely. Efird faces assault and battery with a deadly weapon. change to a more serious charge rumored. Wadesboro and Anson county react with indignation and sympathy. Prof. Allen praised as peaceful, respected educator. News notes support from Sanford and Hamlet telegrams and letters from officials and bankers.
Marshville Chief on the job with Policeman Z. B. Griffin pursuing those who handle drink carelessly around Mateh wi. He recently arrested two persons found with more than a quart on their persons and intends to prevent possession beyond the lawful external limit.
A Uine County man, D. H. Perry of Sanford, now a carpenter, says Pinehurst will see more dwellings contracted this summer than in any season. He notes these buildings are by wealthy Northern buyers and will cost from $7,000 to $20,000 each.
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