Wilsons executive order mobilizes navy and army for war effort
President Wilson signs a series of measures to mobilize the nation for wartime. The navy is to reach 87 000 enlisted men, two new army departments are created for rapid mobilization along the Atlantic coast, and National Guard units are recalled to federal service as national police. The piece also notes editor Zeb Green in Marshville discussing livestock and regional specializations.
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Atlantic Coast
Congress
Pennsylvania Guard
Georgia Infantry
Navy
Daniels
Got Them All Mixed Up In Charlotte Visit Mixup
A Charlotte Observer item mistaken David A. Houston for Secretary of Agriculture Houston. The observer reports that Houston, treasurer of the Columbia Farm Loan Bank, was visiting with Robert N. Page and Thad Page, while Houston was in town from Columbia on farm loan business. Monroe residents traced the mix to their townsman, clarifying no cabinet link.
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Observer
Houston
David A. Houston
Columbia Farm Loan Bank
Carolinas
Monroe
D. A. Houston
Wilson
Missouri
Robert N. Page
Iru
W. B. Houston
Sikes for Mayor Sparks Monroe Voter Plea
In Monroe the town awakens after years of dormancy as young business leaders push civic progress. They urge a capable, energetic chief who can bring order to chaos and inspire others, naming John C. Sikes as the ideal mayor for the town’s future.
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Monroe
John C. Sikes
Monument Plan for Dr James H Weaver Memorial Hall
The North Carolina Christian Advocate proposes a dormitory at Rutherford College as a Weaver Hall to honor Dr James H Weaver. Rev H H Jordan of Gastonia suggests the monument reflect practical age trends.
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Charlotte Observer
James H. Weaver
North Carolina Christian Advocate
H. H. Jordan
Gastonia
Rutherford College
Doctor Weaver
Weaver Hall
SixStory Hotel Planned by Houston Heath Realty
The Houston Heath Realty directors approved raising the hotel from four to six stories with a basement. Dr J E Ashcraft said steel orders are placed and construction will start soon. Brick work contracts are Let to B C Ingram, with stores on Main Street to begin after brick work finishes.
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B.C. Ingram
O. Blair
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Theotel
Man Returns to Monroe to Die After Fifty Years Abroad
William Hunnicutt a 89 year old Cherokee/half breed arrives in Monroe claiming he has come home to die. He travels since 1866 across California Arizona New Mexico Texas and the Southern states covering 975 miles on his last trip to Monroe. He stays with C N Simpson and says he will spend his remaining days in the county he calls home.
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Death of Edmund Privett Near Peachland Expected Date
Edmund Privett aged about 73 died last Tuesday in Lancaster while visiting relatives. His remains were taken to Peachland and laid to rest at Deep Springs church where he was a devout member. Known as Winnie Eddy to many, he was a hardworking, honest man respected in the community. He is survived by a large brood of children. his wife had predeceased him. He was a cousin of Mrs. W. J. Trull of Monroe.
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Edmund Privett
Peachland
Lancaster
Deep Springs
Privett
Wnele Eddy
Tom Little
Tom Caudle
W. J. Trull
Monroe
Eason
W. Eason
Charotte
Hebron
Monroe Township
Aycoth
Charlotte
McCain
F. W. Eason
This County
T. BE. Eason
Atlanta
L. H. W. Eason
Jefferson
Yandle
Mahus
Ritch
Oak Grove
Government Press Regulations Regarded for War Emergency News
Regulations issued by State War and Navy departments guide U S press during the emergency. Prohibitions cover publishing military or naval plans movements ships maps and sensitive data, with exceptions for official notices and confidential inquiries. Mrs. Eason of Charlotte dies after long illness leaving seven children and a large kin network.
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North Carolina Corn Yield Improves While Iowa Slips
Figures from Major W A Graham Commissioner of Agriculture show North Carolina corn yield rising from 12 to 21 bushels per acre over 15 years and price per bushel from 57 to 77 cents. In contrast Iowa yields fall from 38 to 30 bushels with value rising from 27 to 51 cents per bushel.
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W. A. Graham
Iowa
Proclamation Urges Wide Patriotism in City
Charlotte Mayor calls to service all able men to bear arms and women to nurse while urging every citizen to display the colors in a broad patriotic appeal. The proclamation emphasizes unity and readiness for national defense.
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Patrick
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Ann
German Open Battle Strategy Foretold by Paris Reporter
Lincoln Eyre in Paris predicts a major open field battle between Arras and Champagne as Germany seeks a decisive victory. He notes French pressure near La Fere and St Quentin, German withdrawals, and a planned two fold push toward the English Channel while preparing trench fortifications if forced back.
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Crozat Canal
War Buildup Expands Naval and Marine Forces
Government actions push to full war strength with 17 400 Marines and 87 000 navy bluejackets. National Guard called to police Western states, naval militia eyed for crew needs, St Louis reaches Atlantic crossing destination. President Wilson observes briefing as Daniels discusses plans.
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Baker
Democrats Expected to Control House Next Week
Representative Randall of California said Democrats would hold a majority in the new House and secure administration control of both chambers. He noted independents would align with Democrats, despite Mann’s bid to retire for Clark. Clark and party spokesmen expressed confidence in the outcome.
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Washington
Randall
California
Los Angeles
Mann
Clark
Prof R W Allen Re-Elected Superintendent of Monroe Schools
Prof R W Allen was re elected Superintendent of Monroe grad ed schools after a school board meeting. He has universal patron and board support and will lead next year with full cooperation from officials and patrons. Dr J M Belk elected Chairman of the school board, succeeding D A Houston who resigned. F B Ashcraft and T P Dillon chosen as Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively.
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R. W. Allen
Monroe
Allen
J. M. Belk
D. A. Houston
F. B. Ashcraft
T. P. Dillon
Nations Should Gift France One Billion Now
The New York World argues to Congress that the United States must give France one billion dollars as a gift not a loan. It frames aid as the strongest wartime act and a moral obligation, linking it to past Franco American debts and the aim of sustaining Allied resistance.
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George Washington
Wall Street
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
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Her
United States
Congress
Germany
Prusesla
Eve Hoolboy
Milion
German Prisoners Move Through Monroe En Route to Fort McPherson
A special train carrying 486 German prisoners passed Monroe at 5 10 this morning en route to Fort McPherson Georgia for internment. Sixty one U S marines and fifteen officers guard the cars with guards changed every four hours. The prisoners were taken from Philadelphia area ports after the diplomatic break with Germany.
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United States
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Frank Limerick
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