Cyclone Strikes County Killing Woman and Child
A violent cyclone devastated parts of the county injuring and killing residents. Sallie Jordan and her two year old child died when their home collapsed. Many barns and outbuildings were destroyed. Property losses are estimated between fifty thousand and one hundred thousand dollars. The storm damaged livelihoods across Mountain Springs Buford township and Marshville with several households losing homes and stock. No other serious injuries were reported beyond the maternal figure and the husband. The event is noted as the most destructive in years with widespread flooding and damaged timber minimal beyond some shade trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie Jordan
Esq
Jerry C. Laney
Buford Township
R. W. A. Rogerson
Mountain Springs
Marshville
R. W. A. Rogers
T. C. Eubanks
Luther Cox
Rachel Jordon
Darkey
Keziah Place
W. S. Blakeney
Monroe
George Jordan
A. C. Penager
CN. Simpson
Unionville
Newton Pressons
Presson
MR. Cox
Liberty Loan A Big Success Near 5 Billion
Washington reports the Liberty loan likely surpassed the five billion dollar mark after a final day drive that may add more than one billion to the total. Federal reserve banks face delayed tallies as millions of Americans submitted subscriptions, with potential reach to ten million participants.
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Washington
Treasury
Federal Reserve
American Delegation Learn From War Tour After Ship Attack
United States Senators John D. Kendrick of Wyoming and William S. Kenyon of Iowa along with Representatives John J. Rogers of Massachusetts and James Parker of New York were aboard a steamer attacked by a German submarine off the Wales coast Saturday. The ship’s gunners fired, the submarine submerged, and no torpedo was launched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
John D. Kendrick
Wyoming
William S. Kenyon
Iowa
John J. Rogers
Massachusetts
James 8
House of Commons
Ian M. Malcolm
Dryden
Balfour
Horace Plunkett
Lord Beresford
Eric Drummond
Col
John Buchanan
Congressman Dill
American Troops Fire First Shot On Western Front
London reports and Paris official statement mark the first American firing in the war. American congressmen in London hail the move as a morale boost for the U S public. A Weekly Dispatch correspondent notes allied optimism as troops adjust to trench warfare this winter and anticipate a strong showing when they go over the top.
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London
Paris
America
Weekly Dispatch
Greek immigrant buys Liberty Bonds at New York Cafe
Local Greek resident Tsonis, about 25, purchased $500 worth of Liberty Bonds Friday. He told The Journal he had “given his all to Uncle Sam,” and that when the time came he was ready to fight, having been in the United States seven years and listed on the war list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Teonla
Peta Res
New York
Sam
Tsonis
Rufus Griffin
Brady Griffin
Mountain Springs
Ford
Claude Maske
Mount Gilead
Raymond Melntyre
J.C. Melntyre
Badin
G. L. Gaddy
Aquadale
Philadelphia
Marshal Strawn
Enalpine
Boys in Training Camps Favor Frontline Service in France
Secretary Baker reports from major camps that the majority of selectees want to go to France as combat troops rather than noncombatant roles. They prefer infantry and artillery over other branches, reflecting a strong desire to fight for their country. A staff-wide classification process gathers detailed life histories to place men where needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Washington
National Army
France
Toret
Aerie
Committee On
U S Soldiers Capture Their First Prisoner in France
American batteries continue shelling German positions near the front as patrols raid No Man's Land. The first German prisoner died in a field hospital after being shot during a patrol encounter. The prisoner, a mail carrier, carried letters of value and said Germans were unaware of American forces in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Associated Press
No Man’s Land
First American Troops in Trenches Reported
Paris fronts publish the first American communication announcing American troops in the trenches on the battle front. Foreign Minister Barthou referenced the development Thursday night. Newspapers print the news prominently and editorial writers greet the disclosure with joy.
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Paris
Barthou
Dinner image hints at love woes for girl over steak
A girl seated for dinner tackles a juicy steak with onions, her focus suggesting she cannot help worrying about romance and love affairs, a moment of quiet contemplation amid a simple meal.
Wingate Journal reports school and community notes
Wingate news summarizes church revival aims and training of new members, the Rock Rest meetings, a seven thousand five hundred dollar gift for a girls dormitory, a mid term debate on woman suffrage with the negative winning, a school play The Old Maid's Convention, local autog and farming updates, Thanksgiving plans for the orphanage, student exams, and upcoming services and gatherings around local churches and the Austin and Marshville areas.
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Wingate
Gastonia
Constantine the Great
Carroll
R. M. Hagler
Philadelphia
Mt. Pisgah
Rock
Joe
John Bivins, Jr
J. W. Bivens
Marsh Stewart
Uncle Marsh
Stewart
Messrs
J. Hobart Morton
W. B. Thompson
Claude Gaddy
Paul Bennett
United States
Morton
Thompson
Makima
Fred Helis
Fred
Uncle Sam
Grand jury weighs murder charge against Gaston Means
Concord, Oct 29 Hayden Clements urged the Cabarrus grand jury to return a true bill against Gaston Bullock Means for the murder of Mrs Maude A King whose death occurred near Blackwelder springs two months ago. Means has awaited action in Cabarrus jail since a Sept 25 preliminary hearing. Local foreman O S Farrar led the session plus witnesses from New York and Chicago including A D A John T Dooling pathologist Dr Otto Schultze and Det Sgt George B Scrivener. Autopsy was performed after Chicago exhumation.
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Concord
Hayden Clement
Fifteenth Judicial District
Cabarrus County
Cabarrus
O. 5
Farrar
New York
Chicago
Swann
John T. Dooling
Otto Schultze
William Jones
William J. Jones
William H. Burmeister
Cook County
George B. Scrivener
Gum Chewing Confession Aims at Tomorrow
A student named Johnny Jones admits chewing gum and is told to bring it immediately. The teacher retorts that if Johnny waits until tomorrow, she will bring him an unchewed piece. The exchange captures a strict classroom moment and a promise of a future corrective offering.
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Johnny Jones
Johnny
Damages Awarded Seaboard Wreck Victim’s Family
Mrs. Gus Horton and her two children received substantial awards after a Seaboard wreck on February 9 killed Mr. Horton. The widow got 10000 while the children earned 6000 each, noted as the county’s largest Seaboard damage award.
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Seaboard
Gus Horton
Gus Hornilow
Messrs
J. G. Earnhardt
Thos. Evins
C. T. Mills
W. M. Newsome
HL. W. Laney
J. J. Morgan
J. EB. Liles
F. H. C. H. Griffin
J. Frank
Messrs. Stack & Parker
Messrs. Cansler
Aruifield
Mr. Horton
Wingate
Monroe Yards
Horton
Ddwaffs
Monroe
Blair
Robinson
Frank Broom
Alabama and New York troops clash at Camp Mills
At Camp Mills Alabama soldiers clashed with the 15th New York Infantry, a negro regiment. Insults and fighting occurred as guards tailed the encounter, with both sides reporting injuries. The incident sparked a night of heightened alert as the regiments stood ready. No arrests reported and a division-wide effort to prevent further trouble is expected.
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Camp Mills
Armas
L. 1
Alabama
15Th New York Infantry
Spartanburg
D. C
Haywood
New York City
1Th
Eally
Mo Ero
Nekroes
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Press Guin
J. C. Laney
Eubanks
Farmers’ Mutual
Mr. Presson
Springs
Prospect
W. P. Plyler
Plyler
Mt. Prospect
Liberty Loan
Sional Party
U. 8S
Billie Trust
J. B. Queen
Ovear Austin
Snyder House
Jus Austin House
Austin’s Grove
T. J. Williams
Vann Cuthbertson
Gaston
Cabarrus Grand Jury
Clement
Bor Bil
Childreen
N.Y
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