Durham Iron Works foreman held for federal court on sedition charges
W F Millerschoen, foreman at Durham Iron Works, is bound over to federal court on a charge of making disloyal utterances intended to obstruct U S military efforts. The trial drew a large crowd and included testimony from local witnesses. Governor Bickett has intervened, sending a letter to a Durham citizen related to the case.
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Durham
W. F. Millerschoen
United States
Hugh Scarlett
Marshall Stell
Raleigh
Millerschoen
Bryant and
Brogden
Jones Fuller
J. Werbee
America
Germany
England
the Red Cross
J. P. Dalton
Golden Belt Manufacturing Company
Thomas W. Bickett
Durham Iron Works
Plan for a House for Delinquent Girls in County
City and county commissioners met at the city hall to discuss attaching or incorporating a house for delinquent girls with the house of detention for fallen women to be built in the county. E T Cansler and J A Bell attended as legal representatives and shared opinions on possible actions.
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Charlotte
Board of County Commissioners
E. T. Cansler
J. A. Bell
German Professor Resigns From Greensboro College
At a trustees meeting of Greensboro College for Women the executive committee accepted violin instructor Robert L. Roy's resignation. A native German, Roy once sought naturalization but failed in state court and later renounced allegiance to the Kaiser.
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Greensboro
Greensboro College For Women
Robert L. Roy
Roy
Pitts Hennessee case ends in coroner verdict of murder
Morganton coroner’s jury rules Dr E A Hennessee was shot to death by Garfield and Aaron Pitts. The Pitts brothers are bound over to Burke superior court, with jail transfer to Buncombe for safekeeping, amid tense security and public interest.
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Huffman
Pitts
Burke Superior Court
Cline
Hickory
Buncombe County
Morganton
W. D. Pitts
Pitts-Hennessee
Gorman Pitts
Garfield Pitts
Dr. Hennessee
Gus Self
Mike Whitener
Attorney Self
Jackson's Home Torn Down in Charlotte Landmark Edifice
The historic Stonewall Jackson home behind the Stonewall hotel was purchased by B D Springs and torn down. A large building by the Southern Express Co will rise on the lot, with lumber likely reused for a new mansion on Kingston Street. The house, moved decade ago, was once among the city’s finest residences.
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South Boulevard
Jackson
Stonewall
Dixon Is Freed In Pembroke Killing Case
Not guilty verdict returned for W. D. Dixon charged with killing Alfred Thomas, an Indian, at Pembroke last November 10. Jury deliberated about eight minutes.
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Dixon
Lumberton
W. D. Dixon
Alfred Thomas
Pembroke
North Carolina Briefs Highlight Resignations and Trials
Henry M. London plans to resign as chief deputy to Raleigh revenue head Bailey to edit the Chatham Record. Tuscania passengers include James Coborn Bigger New Bern Milton Pittman Wilmington and William C Buhman Greensboro with fate unknown. Dr Lemuel J Johnson of Middlesex indicted for murder in the December death of his bride Mrs Alice Knight Johnson. Four hundred twenty interned Germans from the Philippines arrived in Hot Springs North Carolina and were handed to federal officers. Wives and children of some Germans were sent to Ellis Island New York.
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Henry M. London
Bailey
Raleigh
Chatham Record
Pittsboro
Tuscania
James Coborn Bigger
New Bern
Milton Pittman
Wilmington
William C. Buhman
Greensboro
Lemuel J. Johnson
Middlesex
N. C
Richmond
Alice Knight Johnson
Conservation in Kitchen Thrift Urged During War Time
A wartime guidance piece urges household thrift as essential due to shortages in household goods. It lists practical tips on preserving utensils, avoiding damage, and maximizing the life of common items while noting risks from improper cleaning and handling.
Deterioration from Irregular Care of Oil Bath Tub
The marred tub shows cracks and loose parts due to uneven cleaning and lack of regular oil bath treatment. Hot dishes and medicine bottles used nearby contribute to damage and staining. Squid spills add to the unsanitary condition and accelerated wear.
Save little sugar today
Oversweetening beverages wastes sugar and is unnecessary. Most people use more sugar than needed and discard undissolved sugar. Cut your allowance to one teaspoon or one sugar cube per cup. if dissolved completely it should satisfy most tastes.
Garfield ends heatless days easing coal crisis
Weather and transport improvements prompt Fuel Administrator Garfield to lift the heatless Monday order after February 11. Eight Southern states suspend the program as coal shortages ease, with exemptions for International Ladies' Garment Workers Union workers and continued coal distribution rules intact.
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Garfield
Washington
International Ladies’ Garment Workers Union
No Wiping Less Breakage With This Dish Drainer
A simple dish drainer made from a bread or biscuit pan and soft wire racks keeps dishes elevated and dry. Plier-bent racks hold items above water, a poultry netting or screen compartment protects silver, and hot rinsing water finishes drying to a clean lintless result. Heavy use saves time and reduces towel reliance.
Wheat and meat saved in school lunches
The article promotes conserving wheat and meat in school lunches with meatless alternatives. It suggests fillings like egg with salad dressing, peanut butter, cottage cheese, dates and nuts, plus wheatless breads such as corn muffins and rye. It also covers cocoa or soup, and simple fruit snacks.
American Sharpshooters Face German Opponents Amid Front News
American sharpshooters northwest of Toul on the western front have matched German riflemen, forcing routs of snipers from cover with rifles machine guns and light artillery. Dr. von Seydler resigns as Austrian premier amid cabinet opposition and war aims talks. Nesimy Bey says Turkey backs Germany and Austria and that the Dardanelles will stay open for international traffic under open passage policy.
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United States
Toul
Dr. von Seydler
Charles
Vienna
Amsterdam
von Seydler
Nessimy Bey
Chamber of Deputies
Turkey
Germany
Austria
Count von Hertling
Count Czernin
Dardanelles
Wilson
America
Standardizing Railway Equipment Under McAdoo Plan
Washington plans extensive standardization of railway equipment under government operation. Director General McAdoo says the finance and purchase division of the railroad administration, led by John Skelton Williams, will work with railroad executives and locomotive and car manufacturers to implement reforms.
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Washington
McAdoo
The
Railroad Administration
John Skelton Williams
Farmer Vis it to Greyport Docks Sparks Ire Over Hull
Farmer Warzel and his wife visit their nephew at Greyport and tour the docks. They marvel at the giant auxiliary cruiser docked nearby. The old man peeks through an open porthole and exclaims the hull appears hollow.
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Farmer Warzel
Greyy Sy
Martha
Fragmentary Parallel Quips on Women and Cooking Clash
A brief exchange contrasts a remark about women fighting like men with a humorous line about a cook fighting for a meal. The dialogue style preserves period voice and informal wit amid wartime or social commentary vibes.
Character Scrutiny Sparks Blunt Defense in Measured Debate
A man defends his spotless character while acknowledging a measure of fault. The exchange highlights stark contrasts between self-presentation and perceived truth as the discussion probes integrity and public trust.
Mermaids and Friendly Hints Weather Tiny Taboos
A quirky dialogue sketches a seaside scene with a mermaid sighting and playful banter. The exchange includes odd descriptions of looks and behavior as characters trade lighthearted comments about waves and affection.
Quick Witty Snatches of Dialogue in a Humorous Skit
The text presents short comic exchanges about a lock picker who is a hairdresser and a joke about beauty versus wealth. It then shifts to a pun about the dark ages and a sharp line on counterfeiting as a quick way to money, captured as light dialogue snippets.
A Philosopher's Wisdom
A quirky dialogue contrasts Newton’s gravity experiments with a cautious proverb about ladders. It humorously imagines why his apple story is vivid. The exchange then shifts to a joke about Smith's wife and lace curtains and a chained setup with a watch.
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Issac Newton
Smith
Swi
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