German war reports and a North Carolina pardon note
A newspaper item mix covers German war conduct claims and a local pardon decision. It notes ambassador Gerard’s views, German morale struggles, and calls for accountability. It also reports Governor Bicket’s pardon decision for James Wilcox in the Nellie Cropsey case after two trials and no new evidence.
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Panton
James Wilcox
Raleigh
Bickett
Elizabeth City
Nellie Cropsey
Bickest
Hickett
Crag
Roasons
Wilcox dl
Eithdat
Wilcox
Nellie Cropaes
Senate votes on export restrictions for ships in American ports
The Senate, by unanimous vote, approves a resolution directing policy on ships in American ports under the shipping board. About 200 German and many Austrian vessels are in port undergoing repairs, though Austria is not at war with the United States.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Austria
A Willing Victim Incident Report From The Christian Herald
A four year old girl named Margaret ate one of two boxes of berries her mother had purchased for company. The mother, distressed, asked what she would do if a daughter ate a whole box of strawberries. She replied she would make her eat the other box.
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Margaret
The
Christian Herald
Takers Appointments and List-Takers by Township Dates
A catalog of election or tax list appointments across Marshville Monroe Sandy Ridge and other townships with multiple dates in May. It lists Takers such as J. K. Bivens F. W. Ashcraft J. H. Boyte LC Clontz and others with places like Marshville Monroe Waxhaw Rehobeth Indian Trail and more, including May 2 through May 24.
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Goose Creek Township
J. Davis Helms
W. F. Robinson
Clonta’s
Long
H. Sell
Unionville
Clontz
Sketches by John Beasley and local quirks revive town lore
A collage of comic vignettes and local color. Col. Vic Redwine praises election results. Ky Billingsby frets over a dollar movement watch. Rob Howlen plans naval service with Goose Creek gourds. Court turmoil at the courthouse. Judge Warlick eyes a sale of old stock after a large fire. A child misreads shoes, and a citizen test cites a “steady job” in a humor column.
Pardon Application for Hamp Mailis to Governor of NC
Hamp Mailis seeks a conditional pardon from the Governor of North Carolina. Convicted in Monroe Recorder's Court in August 1915 for keeping whiskey for sale, he was sentenced to twelve months on the chain gang with capias not to issue for 15 days. He left the state under judgment and returned briefly for family illness before being recaptured. Protests to the Governor are invited by April 28, 1917.
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North Carolina
Hamp Mailis
Recorder's Court
Monroe
Capias
J.C. M. Vann
Hamp
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Monroe Journal
G. M. and
R. F. Beasley
R. P. Beasley
Journal Building
Jefferson and
Beasley Streets
Cpsday
Hornor of
Eieney
England
Francy Wors
Ainsia
Germany
Gerard
Europe
Opybon
Uncle John
Mr. Wray
Cnele
John Simonds
Dr. Stevens
John
Caele John
Ker ‘Trimsfer
Marshville ‘Township
T. J. Tatlock
J. K. Bivens
D. ¥. Griffin
Mt. Carmo
Lower Mill
J. H. Boyte
Sandy Ridge
Colossul
Mineral Springs
Clark's
Weddington
H. L. Price
W. L. Hemby
F.C. Ezzell
Lanes Creek Township
B. F. Parker
J. A. Pierce
Henry Rayfield
B. Walters
Wy .L. Thomas
Jackson Township
Henry McWhorter
W. A. Neal
J. H. Wier
D. M. Walkup
Waxhaw
Rehobeth
J. T. Wier
Vance Township
J. Byrum
P. C. Stinson
Stout
J. J. McLendon
Indian Trail
J. E. Broom
Arrow Brand
Porus
Chalmers and
B.Y.D
John Beasley
Vic. Redwine
Alderwan
Ky Billingsby
Mr. Billngsby
War Department
Rob Howle
Tive County
Fort Ogleote
Navy
Goose Creek
France
Court House
Wartick
Col. Peach
Flow
Main Street
Rogers
Judge Warlick
Dr. Watt Ashcraft
Jin
Judge Rogers
Justice Flow
J. Simpson
Bessie
Enrico Alfuzzi
Union Hill
New Jersey
Yezzir
Ufuasi
San Francisco
Arguonaut
Cortland
Parry
Indiana
Franklin
Hickory
Taylor and Canady
CO. Main
Hayne
Franklin and
Morgan Streets
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