Monroe Elects Outside Man Christenbury Chief of Police
The Monroe aldermen chose T. M. Christenbury, an out-of-town candidate with prior leadership roles in Charlotte and DuPont, as police chief at a $1,200 annual salary. He will select officers on merit, enforce a politics-free force, and grant wide discretion. three officers will staff the department, with duties including public courtesy and information.
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T. M. Christenbury
John ©. Sikes
Sikes
C. H. Grifin
Christenbury
Griffin
Chos
Monroe
Charlotte
Dupont
Poace
John C. Sikes
Rockingham
Death of H J Richardson noted Waxhaw origin and war service
Hay J Richardson uncle of this county died after a two week illness at his home southeast of Waxhaw. He born October 21 1840 served in the Confederate war and later helped rebuild the South. Funeral services were held with Rev. M A Os bore and Rev. M H Vestal and burial at Bethlehem cemetery.
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Richardson
Hope Methodist Church
Lfe
Iictiv
Shakespeare
Hay
J. Richardson
Waxhaw
M. A. Osborne
M. H. Vestal
Bethlehem
Ely Richardson
The
Lost Cause
Monroe Boys Leave For Oglethorpe Camp Trainings Begins
After a farewell gathering at the station the Monroe contingent leaves for Fort Oglethorpe aboard a 110 AM train. The group includes R. S. Houston Andrew Sam Parker William Craig and S. Wolfe. They aim to train three months then seek commissions or entry to the Officers Reserve Corps. Two Monroe men chosen in Charlotte failed to receive War Department orders. Two other Monroe men A A Edgeworth and J C Rolling joined at Charlotte, assigned to aviation manufacturing and to report at Ft. Thomas Ky. Edgeworth has worked for Gordon Insurance and Investment. Rolling is son of J C Rollins of Lanes Creek Township and previously with Bivens Brothers.
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Monroe
Fort Oglethorpe
Messrs
Houston
Andrew Conse
Sam Parker
William Craig
3. S. Wolfe
Georgia Penu
Chattanooga
Aitter
Regular Army
Officers Reserve Corps
Charlotte
Lieut
Dennis
War Department
Ft. Oglethorpe
A. A. Edgeworth
J. C. Rolling
Army
Aviation Manufacturing Department
Ft. Thomas
Mr. Edgeworth
Gordon Insurance & Investment Company
Mr. Rolling
J. C. Rollins
Lanes Creek Township
Bivjens Brothers
Chain gang record of Tom Sikes and associates
A historical report details Tom Sikes and fellow Monroe darkeys Ode Austin and John Hough as charter Union county chain gang members authorized in 1894. It cites Sikes with twenty two completed sentences and notes prior gambling, whiskey selling, and frequent trips to the guard, contrasting with Austin and Hough’s long service and suggested reform.
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Tom Sikes
Bill Worsley
Rocky Mount
Tom
Ode Austin
John Hough
Flow
Garg
Robinson
Lee's Mill Road
Ode
John
Hough
Wadesboro
War Situation Signals Danger for All Sides in World Clash
A broad report outlines Russia as a major obstacle to an early Entente victory over Germany and Austria Hungary. It notes turmoil within Russian leadership, rumors of a separate Turkish peace, and strategic fronts in Caucasus Mesopotamia and France. Britain signals tougher naval stance with a new Naval Staff under Admiral Jellicoe to accelerate shipbuilding and operations.
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Russia
United States
Germany
Alps
Council of Workmen's
Petrograd
Turkey
Austria
Hungary
Dardanelles
Council of Workingmen's and Soldiers Deputies
Caucasus
Erzingan
Mesopotamia
Dvila
Great Britain
Austria- Hungary
House of Commons
France
Roeux
Arras
Gavrelle
North Sea
Jellicon
Los Angeles Shipbuilding and Dry- Dock Co
Shipping Board
Buit
Congress
Denmah
Shipping Board Today
Russia on Brink of Ruin Appe bry Petrograd appeal by Kerensky
A. B. Kerensky, justice minister, amid an impassioned Petrograd front meeting, warned Russia faces disaster and questioned freedom versus order. He spoke of bread shortages, discipline, and claimed the nation may soon need help to govern, reflecting widespread unrest as war and internal strife loom.
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Petrograd
London
A. B. Kerensky
Draga
Russia
Lfe
Teels
M. Kerensky
Senate approves cereal ban to curb liquor production
Washington May 12 The senate approved by 38 to 32 an amendment to the espionage bill forbidding during the war the use of cereals or grain in manufacturing intoxicating liquor. The move aims at conserving food resources and moving toward an effectively dry United States. The body also defeated a press censorship section and a modified house provision, with further votes anticipated in conference. The prohibition applies to sale of intoxicants except existing grain stock whiskies and other drinks relying on grain.
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Washington
Congress
Germany
Senate
Department of Justice
House
White House
United States
Committee of the Whole
Taft's Son Enlists in Army Artillery
Mr Taft's 19 year old son Robert Taft enlisted as a private in the artillery with parental consent. The report notes he is under legal age and required his parents approval for enlistment.
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Mr. Taft
Washington, D. C
William H. Taft
Taft
Robert Taft
German Royal Family Keeps American Dentist Treating Royals
Copenhagen May 15 Emperor William shows no personal war with the United States and has summoned his American dentist Arthur Newton Davis of Ohio to attend to imperial dental work at Great Headquarters. Royals and officials have rushed to visit American dentists during crises, reflecting a non-hostile personal stance despite broader tensions.
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Copenhagen
London
William
United States
Arthur Newton Davis
P Qua
Ohio
Germany
Foreign Office
Food Speculators Under Fire as Gore Proposes Central Controller
Senate floor erupts over food speculation with cries of pirates and robbers as lawmakers clash on pairing a food controller with wartime price controls. Senator Gore introduces a resolution to empower a president appointed controller to oversee supplies and coordinate centralized buying under an international commission.
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Gore
Controller-General of Supplies
Alles
Thomas
Colorado
Boards of Trade
Chambers of Commerce
Congress
Agriculture Comittee
Herbert Hoover
International Commission
Houston
Steat
Agriculture Department
Senate passes drastic espionage bill after weeks of debate
Washington May 14 After nearly three weeks of debate the senate by 77 to 6 votes passed the administration espionage bill described as one of the most drastic and all inclusive measures in American congressional history A similar bill has passed the house and redrafting of key provisions is expected in the forthcoming period.
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Washington
Senate
House
Governor Bickett Urges Disbanding Pro Baseball and Food Drive
Governor T W Bickett urged drastic wartime action to boost food supplies and reduce luxury. He called for disbanding professional baseball and urging players to join trenches or farm, while promoting vacant lots, planting crops, and fuel conservation. He warned of Christmas food scarcity without action and urged citizens to farm and reform consumption.
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T. M
Mr. Richardson
Squire Joe Richardson
Joe
Jane D. Richardson
Esq. Richardson
Oglethorpe
Petrogad
British Admiralty
Monpee Zkyska
Stanislau
GOW
Ol Beckett
LL Leagues
Neobaly
Governor Bickett
Tom Best
Greensboro News
Blekett
Aidmante
Rockefel
Great Northwest
Jerusalem
Rockefeller
T. W. Bickett
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