Germany floated plan for Mexico Japan alliance to strike US
Washington report reveals Germany proposed allying with Mexico and Japan to attack the United States if neutrality failed. Instructions signed January 1 1917 urged Mexico to reconquer New Mexico Texas and Arizona and to bring Japan into the plot via Mexican mediation. German officials Count von Bernstorff and von Eckhardt discussed mediation as U S authorities obtained the Zimmermann note and reviewed Mexico's potential role and American responses. The disclosure links Germany to anti American actions across the hemisphere and questions Congress on executive authority to counter threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Associated Press
Germany
Mexico
Japan
United States
United Sty
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
von Eckhardt
Mesiro City
Zimmermann
Berlin
Carranza
von Bernstorf
England
United States of America
Tne
Wilson
Congress
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Frederick the Great
Jules Cambon
Count von Bernstorf
Gulf of Mexico
Mississippi Valley
Count von Bernstorff
Cuba
Carranga
Tampico
Central America
Zubaran
Mexico City
Cabrera
Sinking of the Laconia Declared Violative Act By Germany
Washington reports that the Cunarder Laconia sinking by a German submarine is a clear violation of American rights. Two American women, Mrs Mary Hoy and Miss Elizabeth Hoy of Chicago, died of exposure after the attack at 10 30 PM off Fastnet while the ship traveled from New York to Liverpool. Thirteen boats carried passengers and crew to safety as a second torpedo sank the liner within thirty minutes.
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Germany
Washington
State Department
United States
Frost
Queenstown
Bantry
Fastnet
New York
Liverpool
Mary Hoy
Elizabeth Hoy
Chicago
White House
Congress
Birth Registration Rule Lets Sexton Verify Early Dates
A new State Board of Health ruling allows birth registrations dating back to authentic records, enabling parents to establish birthplace dates even before the Bureau of Vital Statistics. Monroe Joseph, son of Ely Joseph, became the first to register under the act, prompting discussion of national memory and future leadership as a Syrian family seeks official recognition for their child's birthplace.
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State Board of Health
T. L. Crowell
Monroe Joseph
Ely ‘Joseph
Joseph
Crowell
W. O. Lemmond
City Hall Sunternoon
Ely Jozeph
Bureau of Vital Statistics
United States of America
Aunt Mary Solves Baby Trouble at Chamber Meeting
Secretary Scott fled as Aunt Mary, who runs Lafes rest room at the courthouse, entered with a squalling infant. A country mother left the baby briefly. when the child cried Aunt Mary took charge and asked Scott what to do, leaving her to handle the crisis.
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H. ¥. Scott
Chamber of Commerce
Mary
Court House
Lafes
Marty
Scott
Presbyterian Church Notes Invite Congregation to Services
The church announces 11 a.m worship and sermon 3:20 p.m Sunday School 7 p.m YPSCYPSCB hour changes. A joint meeting formed a chorus choir with Mrs Walter Henderson elected music committee chair. Choir rehearsals to follow Wednesday prayer meeting. Philathes meet Misses Davis Monday. Self-denial offering for Far East Missions exceeded expectations. The church invites Baptists to join worship with a cordial welcome.
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Y. PS. C
Walter Henderson
Philatheas
Davis
Baptists
Eporter
Wingate notes big cotton crop push and local events
Wingate correspondent reports a busy week with the play The Raider raising funds for X Ray printing, a Meadow Branch sermon by Rev. C J Block, and social visits from Polkton, Marshville, Mineral Springs, and Mogote. Students form a baseball team, spring weather returns, and farmers urged to plant corn and peas despite cotton hopes. A notable letter details Hoy urging enlistment to avenge a London incident, outlining family ties and Civil War service.
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Iot
Wingate
C. J. Block
Meadow Branch
Eugene Kiker
Polkton
Pantte X
Nonree
Afr
D. V. Meln
Willian
Marshville
Lee J
Joe Faristin
Shannon
Mogtoe
Miranda Stewart Sundaeon
Elonzo Smith
Ka J. Smith
Win- Bate School
Ruby Winchester
Mineral Springs
Annie Perry
Eugene Dunkin
Mary Dunkin
Eltr
Sudden Chan Spring Weather Prompts Cold Remedies
The ad promotes Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey to head off a new cold or ease an old one. It claims soothing throat relief and healing of irritated tissues. Bottle priced at 26 cents with formula noted on the label.
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Oklahoma
Mr. Polk
Monroe
James Carthcon
Viney Austin
Monroe Ty I
Netta Fletcher
Charlotte
Braxton Craig
Corum Bivens
Secrest
Woman's Missionary Society
J. S. Polk
Margaret Benton
Mary Hamilton
Greensboro
L. C. Polk
Lena Polk
Atlas Baucom
N. W. Bivens
W. D. Rivena
Hiram
Zeb Secrest
Messrs
W. DP
Charlie Harris
Waxhaw
Jarrison
Ladies of the Betterment Club
Fev
Braxton Crale
Whiteville
Mhany
Mittie Hilton
Nellie Eubanks
J. W. Threatt
James Ellis
Bown
Judge Montgomery
B. M. Montgomery
Gary Eubanks
Willian Rape
Wild Rose
Off Mill
J. E. Henderson
T. C. Lee
Watt Ashcraft
Dr. Ashcraft
Stouts
Harry Conder
Willem Hilton
Jon Monroe
R. M. Conder
Decia Watkins
J. P. Hargett
J.P. Riteh
Frank Gordon
Perry Riteh
Holly
J. P. Riteh
Beta Belk
Mary Yandle
W. C. Gurley
Wesley Chapel
J. C. Gurley
Indian Trail
M. D. Gurley
J. W. Haywood
A. Rushing
Elgin Thompson
F W. Maywood
Anne
Sanford
Lynn
Minnie Rodden Bat Boen
Elizabeth Allen
Morven
Euese
South
Monroe Item
South Monroe
Lonnie Hilton
Kedling
Mra J. Ht Mids
N. B. Ayers
Reece Blakeney
Pageland
Will Medlin
Mins
Minnie McCorkle
Meneses
Gilbon
Gilboa
Max
Baltimore
Mars
Presbyterian Church Notes
London
Austin Hay
Witson
Inxabert Hoy
Ft Adwerich
Hoy
Page
Nineteenth Wisconsin Regiment
Racine
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New Haven
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William A. Young
Hretton
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