German official claims U boat campaign a great success
Dr. Karl Helfferich presented two months of unrestricted submarine warfare results showing more than 1.6 million tons sunk, with estimates of 7 to 10 million tons total for British trade. He argued Britain cannot replace losses and urged German unity as victory nears while warning Americans about neutrality.
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Helfferich
Karl Helfferich
Kelchstag Tain Committee
Amsterdam
London
Miter
Great Britain
United
Germany
Apostles of Humanity
Spain No Neutrality Urged by New Premier Prieto
Marquis Prieto, Spain's new premier, says neutrality is not a program as honor and interests demand action. He signals support for the note to Germany by Count Romanones and states Parliament will decide after a full briefing, in or out of secret session, with political consequences if it opposes the government.
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Marquis Prieto
Spain
New Premiser
Madrid
Paris Petit Journal
Germany
Romanones
Prieto
Income Tax Hurry Up Aids Uncle Sam in Crisis
Statesville letters from Collector Watts prompt rapid payments as over $200,000 collected in two days. Taxpayers, driven by patriotism, send income and corporation taxes early to aid the government during the current crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Staternment
Watts
Statesville
Sam
Dead man Mueller linked to threats against presidents
Officials in Indianapolis recovered a loaded revolver and letters from the effects of Charles G. Mueller who died in Trenton New Jersey. The documents allegedly threatened the lives of President Wilson former President Taft Theodore Roosevelt and Senator Thomas Taggart of Indiana. Coroner says Mueller died after an attack of heart trouble in a hotel.
German Critic Sees American War Entry as Crucial
Maximilian Harden sharpens critique in Die Zukunft on US entry into World War I. He argues America’s weight will influence outcomes, condemns German sub warfare and peacemaking missteps, and urges bold democratic reform before a possible peace. Norton receives Legion of Honor in Paris ceremony.
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Bertin Polley
Maximilian Harden
Die Zukunft
Copenhagen
United States
Herr Harden
Germany
America
Harden
Wilson
Alfred Zimmermann
Zimmermann
Herry Harden
Count Vo Lernstort
Briey Fron
Courland
Liver
Tiere
Mexico
Japan
von Beththant-Hollweg
de. Zimmermann
Preent Wilson
Scheidemann
Ergberger
League of Nations
Poor Crops in France Warn of Low Yields
An official agriculture department inquiry in Paris concludes forthcoming French crops will be far below last year. It cites poor soil preparation, fertilizer shortages, and unusually heavy rains as key factors.
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France
Department of Agriculture
Paris
Grove's The Old Standard Tonic Promoted in Ad
An old advertisement touts Grove's The Old Standard Tonic as tasteless yet effective. It claims quinine properties, liver action, malaria relief, blood enrichment, and overall system restoration.
Truste es Sale of Real Estate in Monroe North Carolina
Public auction to satisfy a deed of trust on two parcels in Monroe Union County North Carolina. The sale by Savings Loan Trust Co as trustee occurs at the courthouse door May 24 1917 at noon. The land description references Broad Street Everett Street and adjacent parcels with prior deeds cited for accuracy. Proceeds go to Security Life Annuity Co of Greensboro as the note holder.
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T. J. Scone
K. Payne
Savings, Loan & Trust Company
Office of the Register of
Union County
A. J
Security Life & Annuity Company
Greensboro
Court House
Monroe
North Carolina
County of Union
State of North Carolina
M. E. Church
C. N. Simpson
Broad Street
McCauley
Esq. Broom
J. Fy, Willem
W. Stephenson
Rex Count Page
Ord
N. C
Maurice Street
Reedy Broom
Everett Street
C. Simpson
English
Blair
C. X. Simpson
Ellen E. Fitzgerald
J. F. Williams
J. R. English
O. Blair
T. J. Payne
John . Willams
Mamie A. Willams
Savings, Loan & Trust CO
North Carolina Pardon Sought for Hamp Mullis
Application will be made to the Governor of North Carolina for the pardon of Hamp Mullis, convicted in Monroe in August 1915 for keeping whiskey for sale and sentenced to twelve months on the chain gang. The prisoner left the State under the judgment and claims his return to visit ill relatives led to capture. Protests should be sent to the Governor.
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North Carolina
Hamp Mullis
Recorder's Court
Monroe
J. CG. M, Vann
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the Savings, Loan and Trust CO
B. Redwine
H. B. Clark
Spade
Studebaker
Hackney
the Sikes Co
Graham Flour
Henderson Roller Mills
Monroe, N
Philadelphia Life Insurance Company
Gordon Eh & Investment CO
Merchants
Richard Norton
New York
Legion of Honor
H. H. Harjes
American Volunteer Ambulance Corps
Norton
Charles Eliot Norton
Harvard University
the Savings, Loan and Trust Company
Duroc- Jersey Boar
Geo. Hart
N. W
Springdale Farm
Medlin Bros
J. R. Russell
Badin
Jersey
H. L. McManus
Route 5
J. C. Maynor
Dixie Flyer
Empire
E. G. Fletcher
J. D. Calder
R. B. Anderson
Monroe, N. C
Globe-Wernicke
W. J. Rudge Co
Sikes-Sanders Co
ToCo
Fred M. Prestton
Orlando
Fla
Guernsey
B. L. May
Wingate
Walters
Henry Lily
Victor Victrolas
H. F. Copple
The
Monroe Bakery
Berman's Fountain Pens
the Rudge Co
Julia BR. Price
East Windsor
R. H. Garren
Hamilton-Liles Co
J. Monroe
G. M. Smith
W. B. Houston
Fitzgerald Building
R. L. Payne
B. C. Redfearn
Bruner
Marshville
Matthewa
W. C. Lemmond
Old Library Room
Ardon
Hamp
Mullis
Monroe Iron & Metal CO
Waterman
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