Education Board Allocates State Equalizing Fund For six Month Terms
The North Carolina Board of Education allocated 401 015 72 for equalizing school terms to six months across 90 counties not already exceeding that term. Ten counties retain longer terms. the plan raises minimum district terms to 103 3 tenths days. The measure, enacted in 1913, ties fund use to teacher salaries and expands rural school access statewide.
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General Assembly
North Carolina
Buncombe
Durham
Edegcombe
Forsyth
Halifax
Haywood
Mecklenburg
Nash
New Hanover
Wilson
Government seeks special rate for crushed rock delivery
The corporation commission heard a petition from the United States government for a special freight rate to deliver crushed rock to Elizabeth town on the upper Cape Fear River. The rock is to be used in installing locks and dams to improve navigability from Wilmington to Fayetteville. Major Stickle, United States engineer at Wilmington, presented the petition with S. G. Ridley supporting the case.
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Uncle Sam
Corporation Commission
United States
Elizabethtown
Cape Fear
Wilmington
Fayetteville
Major Stickle
S. G. Ridley
Immigration Fears Prompt Call for Early Asiatic Exclusion Action
Commissioner Caminetti urged swift passage of stricter immigration laws to curb Chinese Japanese and Hindu arrivals fearing widespread acclimation in the United States and an imminent surge on the Pacific coast The witness warned of surreptitious entry and cited a doubling of Japanese in five to six years and urged Congress to act this session to shield California and the nation. Dr Sudhindra Bose warned of a potential Hindu influx tied to British exclusion policies.
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Washington
Congress
Japan
Caminetti
Immigration Bureau
House
United States
Pacific
Pacific Coast
California
House Immigration Committee
Sudhindra Bose
University of Iowa
Senate Passes Bill to Create Six Vice Admirals in Navy
The Senate approved a bill to authorize six vice admirals for the U S Navy after a lengthy debate about battlefield command in wartime. Secretary Daniels praised the move and anticipated quick House passage and presidential signature. The measure sets four vice admirals on the active list within a year and allows two more later. An amendment raised retirement age to 65 from 62, with Bristow arguing for broader aging precedents.
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Senate
Daniels
House
Bristow
Bryan
Florida
Congress
Tax Levy Aimed at Rockefeller. Weiss Seeks $2.25 Million
Internal Revenue collector Harry Weiss of northern Ohio mails tax blanks to John D. Rockefeller at Tarrytown Ky to list income for federal tax under the income tax law. Weiss says he will pursue about $2.25 million in income tax unless payment is made. He notes uncertainty over Rockefeller's legal home between Ohio and New York.
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John D. Cleveland
Ohio
Harry Weiss
Internal Revenue
John D. Rockefeller
Tarrytown
New York
Seismic Shock Hits New York and Wilson Opposes Immigration Test
A 15 to 30 second earthquake rocked the northeast, felt from New York to New England and Canada. New York cities reported damage while a deep trench collapse killed a laborer in Bingh ampton. Separately President Wilson voiced opposition to the literacy test in immigration legislation in talks with the Senate immigration committee.
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United States
New York State
New England
Canada
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Washington
St. Louis
Albany
Capitol
Binghampton
Fort Plain
Blacks for African Utopia Sails of Oklahoma Negro Colonists
A shipload of Oklahoma farmers and families, led by Alfred C. Sam, gathered in New York to sail for a supposed negro utopia on the Gold Coast. Hundreds from Oklahoma plus expected supporters from Texas Mississippi Boston are linked to Sam, who reportedly owns interests in the Curityba steamer now tied to Akim Trading. Reports say Sam is missing in New York and colonists were told to meet in Galveston on February 15 to sail.
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Oklahoma
Alfred C. Sam
Gold Coast
Africa
Sam
Texas
Mississippi
Galveston
West
Boston
Curityba
Munson Line
Cuba
Akim Trading Company
Weleetka
Okla
Chief Sam
Mobs Attack Japanese Parliament in Tokio Riot
A mob attacked the Japanese house of parliament in Tokyo, breaking entrance gates. Police repelled the rioters after clashes left scores injured, following a mass meeting demanding impeachment of the cabinet over graft charges against naval officers tied to admiralty contract commissions.
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Tokio
Japan
Raine Bank President Remains In Custody After Arraignment
Memphis banker C Hunter Raine, president of the Mercantile Bank, arraigned on a bench warrant for embezzlement involving 788 804, asked to go to jail, and a bond of 250 000 was set. He was placed in county jail as receiver J L Hutton began a bank investigation and took charge of bank affairs.
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Memphis
Tenn
C. Hunter Raine
Mercantile Bank
Raine
Palmer
J. L. Hutton
Bible in English for Hebrews Opens New Translation Era
The first Hebrew origin Bible translation completed here signals more English translations to follow. Dr Solomon Schechter of the Jewish Theological Seminary urges Jews to soon begin translating a commentary. he says Christian scholars led the earlier work.
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New York
Solomon Schechter
Jewish Theological Seminary
Bank cashier commits suicide after bank closure
In Hazlehurst Georgia G F Armstrong cashier of the Farmers State Bank which closed January 31 shot himself in the head and died shortly after An investigation found a shortage of about 12000 dollars and a warrant was issued charging Armstrong with responsibility for the disappearance He was given until three oclock to cover the shortage and killed himself just before officers arrived to serve the warrant
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Hazlehurst
G. F. Armstrong
Farmers’ State Bank
Armstrong
Treasury issues booklet to clarify income tax law
Washington authorities release Regulations No. 33 a 9 page guide for collectors and taxpayers detailing how income is calculated and taxed. It explains corporation tax changes penalties for nonpayment and how undistributed partnership profits are taxed. Returns require oaths and late payments incur penalties and interest.
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Washington
Treasury
Internal Revenue
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Commission Wants Power to Regulate Trusts
Washington reports on the Interstate Commerce Committee's White House talks with President Wilson about trust legislation. The Newlands plan for an enhanced Interstate Commerce Commission includes safeguards and due process. Republican co operation and amendments by Oliver Lippitt are noted as the bill nears revision. Zion City ordinance bans profane or immoral conduct and boisterous public rides.
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Wilson
Senate Committee On Immigration
Burnett
House
Ellison D. Smith
South Carolina
Smith
White House
Immigration Committee
Interstate Commerce Committee
Congress
Senate Newlands
Oliver
Lippitt
Nelands
Nocel
Trade Commission
Zion City
Ill
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