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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1917
Page
1
The article discusses a potential defensive UＳ entry into war with Germany. It notes Congress’s upcoming session, naval and army preparations, and possible UＳ actions without full alliance. It also covers diplomatic neutrality, submarine threats, and the uncertain path to a global conflict while maintaining restraint.
Lem Mullis, 32, died after a pulley snag tore his left cheek at Robert Sander's saw mill near Marshville. He was unconscious for hours despite rapid aid. the accident occurred as he adjusted a belt under the saw. Survived by wife and four children. services held at Union Grove church.
Citizens urge John Sikes for Monroe mayor noting his calm logic and familiarity with Gulf Construction contracts now in force. Supporters claim his leadership broke a street improvement stalemate and say his election would advance city interests.
Telegram reports Gov. Bickett will call a special term to try Maske the Negro who killed Edgar Williams. Commissioners likely request. trial aimed by early April. County physician notes Maske cannot walk yet. knee infection improving after exam.
Mr Allen G Oliver in charge of N C Poultry Clubs will tour next week at Hensby Secrest Rehoboth Tirzah Trinity Carmel Mountain Springs and Wesley Chapel school houses in Monroe Vance and Jackson townships with lantern slides to lecture on poultry care for profit The event invites all residents especially ladies and children Also scheduled at Gilboa county Farmers Union meeting on March 31 by T J W Broom.
March 22 Waxhaw notes show school entertainment plans for closing time. Social visits include Miss Littie Usher with Unity school, Miss Annie Green with Mrs. W. L. Belk and Miss Neatie Griffin, Mr. W. R. McNeeley near College HI, quilting by Mrs. Nettle Huey, and dinners shared. Several residents travel for visits, sickness la grippe affects Mr Theron Simpson, and many neighbors call on friends and relatives across the community. Rainbow.
Citizens suggest a Mayes and Aldermen ticket for Monroe city election. For Mayor: John C. Sikes. For Alderman ward 1: W. A. Henderson. For Alderman ward 2: M. Waller. For Alderman ward 3: J. W. Richardson. For Alderman ward 4: J. B. Williams. Alderman at large: Dr. S. A. Stevens. Continuous civic action implied.
Stockton Heth Jr. died hours after being shot by Prof. Charles Vawter in Roanoke Virginia. Authorities report a betrayal motive while Vawter may plead unwritten law as a defense. his attorney released a statement asserting the sanctity of Virginia homes. Vawter is held on $10,000 bond.
Washington March 21 Navy war preparations show rapid mobilization plans for both services as Congress timetable shifts to April 2. The navy aims to man ships with about 106000 personnel, leveraging Naval Militia Naval Reserve volunteers and skilled officers while the army faces a manpower gap. Bids for destroyers and submarine chasers advance. shipyards tapped to run at full capacity with figures due next Saturday. Private yards and motor craft are being surveyed. merchant ships are assessed for potential wartime use but not seized except in dire need. Secretary Daniels emphasized no takeover of merchant tonnage without necessity and that trade ships remain intact unless essential.
President Wilson calls an extraordinary session of Congress for April 2 to receive a communication on urgent national policy matters. Navy speeds plans for submarine chasers while defense councils organize to ensure immediate and continuous ammunition supply. Army and Navy air service to be combined. Civil Service Commission recruits for war plants. War Risk Insurance expands to cover all real war risks. bipartisan plan to organize defense measures on an American basis. Secretary Daniels accelerates destroyer bids as Navy and Army plan for imminent hostilities. Pacifist groups rebuked by Redfield. aeroplane manufacturers summoned to speed aerial defense preparations.
Wingate officer R Edgar Williams died at a Charlotte hospital after being fatally shot by Bunk Muske while attempting to arrest him. Funeral held at Wingate home with large county turnout, Williams remembered as honest, devoted to family, and a model of upright conduct.
Mayor T. L. Kirkpatrick issues a wartime proclamation calling able bodied male citizens of Charlotte and Mecklenburg to enroll at once if war involvement occurs while inviting women to volunteer for Red Cross work. The public asks all factories to report sacrifices and equipment plans and all buildings to display the American flag and citizens to wear the national insignia.
Wilmington authorities posted an armed guard around the city reservoir on March 21 amid fears of sabotage by German sympathizers aiming to pollute the drinking water. Access is restricted to deter any attempts or proximity to the intake.
All are invited to services at 11 a.m. worship and sermon 3 20 p m Sunday school 7 p m P S C B 7 30 p m praise service and sermon Third sermon on the Coming Crisis The Session will meet after the morning service to receive members by letter or confession of faith The Philatheas meet with Mrs Gus Henderson Monday night at eight The Baptists attended Sunday feast Next Sunday closes the church year for reports to Presbytery April 3 4 arrearages to be paid by the 25th inst.
Washington March 2 President Wilson summoned Congress to meet in extra session April 2 to acknowledge a state of war with Germany. Disputes over U boats and sinking of American ships push toward war, with a large national defense appropriation likely and authority for use of armed forces.
Dispatches from Petrograd state Nicholas Nomang has collapsed in health and spirit due to weeks of overpowering excitement. He is suffering acute nervous trouble and shows weeping convulsions as of March 21 in Vienna.
From the Russo-Sw idish border the Herliner Tageblatt reports that Russian socialists have formed a second independent government in Ostrovo and Petrograd.
A Berlin telegram to the Amsterdan Cour is said to report that war with the United States could be a done deal within 48 hours. American journalists in Berlin are warned by the foreign office. St Pauls Episcopal Church announces services tonight at 7 and Sunday school at 3 20 p m.
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