Roosevelt Calls for Overthrow of Germany and Balkan Redraw
Former President Theodore Roosevelt addresses a New York mass meeting urging a total victory plan to redefine postwar Europe. He calls for the overthrow of Germany and dissolution of Austria and Turkey, with independent Poland Finland and Czech and Jugo-Slav states, plus restoration demands for Belgium and Alsace-Lorraine and free routes for ships. He also upholds the Monroe Doctrine with Western Hemisphere leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Turkey
Austria
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
National Service
Committee On National Defense
Arabia
Armenia
Poland
Lithuania
Czech Commonwealth
Europe
Constantinople
Finland
Italy
Baltic
Wake Forest Boys Dominate State In Media Roles
The Disputes celebrate R. W. Haywood becoming editor of the News and Observer. Haywood, a Wake Forest alumnus from the nineties, is praised for classical culture and long newspaper experience. The piece links Wake Forest graduates to public life, listing officials from Kitchin to Beasley. A congressional bill proposes a $10,000,000 family allowance appropriation for enlisted service members, while Georgia's Crisp advocates veteran civil service preference for World War I veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wake
Sampson Democrat
R. W. Haywood
News and Observer
Haywood
Wake Forest
Kitchin and Webb
Bickett
Roland Beasley
Old College
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Congress
Baker
California
Crisp
Georgia
Germany
Glass of Hot Water Before Breakfast a Splendid Habit
A health column extols drinking a glass of hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate before breakfast. It claims this flushes the stomach liver kidneys and bowels of prior day waste and toxins, improves appetite and appearance, and costs little.
Standard Cotton Base Urged in Nationwide Meet
Cotton industry representatives from the South to the Midwest met in Washington urging a standard bale and denser packing without damage. A compression of 82 to 35 pounds per cubic foot was approved, with committees to ensure rapid railroad and water movement of cotton while endorsing the coastwise shipping act opening trade to foreign vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
South
North
Middle West
Howard Elliott
Railroads’ War Board
Congress
Pershing Says War Will Not End in Stalemate
General Pershing rejected German propaganda claiming a stalemate on the western front. He asserted American resources in men and materials will bolster the Allies and force a military decision against the Germans. He said American troops are inspired by aggressiveness and victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pershing
France
Associated Prews
America
Ex Mexican Vice Consul Skips Final Draft Call
New York Oct 5 Jesus Martinez Mexican vice consul here failed to answer a final summons to appear before the local draft exemption board. Members said the case is now with the U S district attorney. Martinez refused the blanks claiming exemption due to his status as a representative of another country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jesus Martnez
United States District Attorney
Martinez
Juan T. Burns
Taft Addresses Dedication of McKinley Memorial in Niles
Former President William Howard Taft speaks at the dedication of the McKinley memorial in Niles Ohio urging that world events and the Monroe doctrine constrain European actions. He credits McKinley with clear US world position and argues for victory over militarism and unity with allies despite foes.
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McKinley
Niles
Ohio
William H. Taft
William McKinley
United States
Mr. Talt
Germany
Notice of Absolute Divorce in Union County
In Superior Court North Carolina Union County BE Watford sues Etta Watford for absolute divorce on adultery. Defendant must appear at term beginning the sixth Monday before March 1 1918 at Union County Courthouse and answer or demur. Dated October 6 1917. Attorneys v Lemmond Stack and Rarke
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Superior Court
North Carolina
Union County
Notice of street improvement assessment roll completion
The assessment roll for street improvements on Main, Morrow, Parker, Lancaster, Houston, Charles, Hayne, Church streets and related avenues has been completed and opened for inspection in the City Clerk's office. The city will hold a hearing on October 16, 1917, to hear objections under Chapter 66 of the 1915 laws. if none, assessments become a lien on abutting property. Objections by property owners are noted.
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Main Street
Bryan Street
Morrow Avenue
Hayne Street
Parker Street
Lancaster Avenue
Houston Street
Charles Street
Wadesboro Avenue
Hudson Street
Church Street
Green
City of
Monroe
City Hall
Thia
John C. Sikes
E JR
Notice of Administration for Quince M Deal
Admx Mrs Quince M Deal of Union County North Carolina seeks all claimants against Quince M Deal deceased to present claims by September 12 1918 at her Sandy Ridge Matthews route 18 home or be forever barred. Creditors urged to settle promptly. Redwine Sikes Attorneys represent the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quince M. Deal
Admx
Redwine & Sikes, Attorneys
Monroe street bonds authorized for local improvements
City of Monroe North Carolina approves issuing street improvement bonds up to 54000 with 6 percent interest for paving Windsor Hayne Main Windsor Jefferson Franklin Church and related streets. Assessments total 33995 31 unpaid and city share 20004 69 funded by bonds. maturity up to 14 years with annual tax levy. Public notice states ordinance adopted September 24 1917 and published September 25 1917.
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Board of Aldermen
City of
Monroe
N. C
Monroe. Now, Therefore, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Monroe
Windsor Avenue
Hayne St
ticCauley Avenue
Hayne Street
Windsor Street
Jefferson Street
Main Street
Bryan Street
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Franklin Street
Ig Street
Rgan Street
Church Street
Notice to Creditors Mullis estate in Union NC
Notice to creditors of M. H. Mullis estate requests all claims be presented by September 25, 1918. Administrator G. R. Mullis on Goose Creek township Union County North Carolina indicates failure to file will bar recovery. Vann, Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Mullis
Goose Creek Township
Union County
North Carolina
G. R. Mullis
Vann
Sale Under Deed of Trust in Union County North Carolina
Public sale of two tracts of land in Union County North Carolina under a deed of trust from Jonah Barino and wife Alice Barrino to J R Sanders trustee. Sale at Monroe courthouse on October 10 1917 to the highest bid for cash. Tract details describe four acres and an eighth acre complex lines and corners. Trustee J R Sanders signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonah Barino
Alice Barrino
J. R. Sanders
Monroe
N. C
Union County
J.R. Barrett
Camden Road
J. R. Jerome
Redfearn
Jonah Barrino
J. R. Barrett
Jonah Barriono
Ann Long
Administrator's Notice for J Walter Rallings Estate
The administrator of the estate of J Walter Rallings deceased in Union County North Carolina gives notice to all claimants to present their claims by August 15 1918 or be barred. Creditors are asked to settle debts promptly. D B Snyder administrator dated August 9 1917 Redwine Sikes attorneys.
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Notich
J. Walter Rallings
Union County
North Carolina
Monroe
N. C
D. B. Snyder
Admr
Redwine
Sikes
Attys
Lost in price wars ad promises cash deals
A dealer advertises paying more than rivals for produce and promising cash sales with low prices. He claims no taxes rent or clerks, offers delivery twice weekly, and seeks 500 bushels white peas and 25 head of calves and yearlings, inviting postcards from townsfolk. He lists goods like soap, oats, sugar, coffee, bacon, lard, flour, and mill feed.
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Equator
Brazil
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Chile
Sim
Fletcher
Eazley
Hogwallow
Atlas Peck
Fort Petropavlovski
Dog Hill
Bat Smith
Hog Ford
Tickville
Fletcher Henstep
Sim Flinders
Rye Straw Road
Poke Eazley
Chicago
Dock Hocks
Tobe Moseley
Poke Kazley
Poke
Roysola Henstep
Raz Barlow
Flutie Belcher
Fritzie Allsop
W. Orova
York
Jor Kindig
LaFollette
St. Paul Dispatch
Robert LaPollette, Jr
Byron Webster
St. Paul
University of Wisconsin
Bob
Webster
Department of War
Sotice
G. 8
Ler. JR
Enton’s
Farmers of
Union Se
The
Henderson Roller Mills
Savings, Loan and Trust Co
R. B. Redwine
H. B. Clark
W. BP. Plyler
Mt. Prospect
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