North State Telephone adopts uniform monthly billing plan
The North State Telephone Co. directors approve a new system starting June 1 to mail monthly bills with itemized tolls and offer an on site collectors office. Subscribers may pay by mail or at the office from 9 to 12 and 1 to 6 30, plus Saturday evenings 7 to 9. If unpaid, arrears appear on the next bill with a 40 day limit before service is suspended. The plan has support from state and federal commissions and urges full May settlements.
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Democrats Open 1920 Campaign in Chicago
A Chicago gathering May 28 29 marks the formal start of the 1920 campaign by the Democratic National Committee and Associate Women's National Committee. Speakers including A Mitchell Palmer and Franklin D Roosevelt pledge aggressive action against Republicans and celebrate Wilson era gains amid calls for woman suffrage inclusion and league of nations support.
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NOW KEEP DEMOCRACY SAFE
A call for unity urges all community groups to join in democratic service and bridge divisions. It stresses that Americans born and foreign born fought together in war and must continue the effort to keep democracy secure by fostering understanding, responsibility, and collective progress.
Not to Be Had at Camp Merritt
A Camp Merritt Dispatch note describes a bakery unit halted en route to the other side for lifesaver checks. Commander demands every man wear a life preserver, while Private Johnson jokes he keeps his on his bunk, and Private Jackson warns no one lends life belts when needed.
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Burleson Orders Immediate Return of Wire Lines to Owners
Postmaster General Burleson directs Washington tele graph and telephone lines to resume operations for their own accounts while the Post Office Department retains limited control. Discrimination bans, existing rates, and cost settlement records stay in force pending Congress action. Burleson cites presidential recommendation and congressional signals as justification.
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Clemenceau Shakes Fist at Lloyd George at Peace Talks
Paris clashes at secret Big Four meetings over German treaty finance clauses spark fears for the post war order. Premier Lloyd George confronts M. Clemenceau who rebuffs concessions, insisting France will not be financially burdened for the German defeat.
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Short Line Railroad Men Applaud Smith Speech
Senator Smith of South Carolina spoke at the American short line railroad convention praising a swift congressional resolution to stabilize conditions and restore private ownership. He argued democracy allows fair chances in a free fight rather than pooled earnings, and the crowd applauded vigorously.
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Disaster in Wilkes Barre Tunnel Kills Dozens
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania eighty three men died and fifty were burned or maimed after seven kegs of black powder totaling three thousand pounds were detonated in the Delaware and Hudson Coal Co tunnel. Fire followed the blast as super heated gas roasted workers in the East End site.
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Authorities of eight cities interchange bomb probers
New York reports eight cities plan an exchange of police officers to aid cooperation among agencies pursuing radicals behind a recent explosion. The step follows a conference between federal agents and city police representatives concluding at police headquarters.
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Von Brockdorff-Rantzau Protests at Peace Conference
Paris Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau, head of the German peace delegation, sends a formal protest to the peace conference. He complains that occupying armies in Germany protect and favor would-be rulers of a Rheinish republic and hinder loyal Germans from expressing counterfeits.
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Washington Dispatch on Hitchcock Resolution in Senate Debate
The Senate adopted Hitchcock resolutions urging a far reaching inquiry into copies of a treaty document reaching private hands in New York. The action followed a clash between Mr Hitchcock and Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Lodge as debate peaked during a stormy session. An investigation with White House support was expected to begin in a few days.
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Reduction Urged in Army and Navy Bill
Washington reports Republican leaders in the House urge strict scrutiny of all appropriation requests to cut government expenses without harming essential funds. The army bill may drop from 1.1 billion to about 700 million, while the navy bill is expected to be trimmed to roughly 600 million, saving over 100 million.
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April Railroad Deficit and Policy Stance
Washington Director Gent Hines estimates the final administration deficit around 58 million dollars for April, bringing four month total to about 259 million. He cautions unrest in the economy makes decisions on rate increases premature and promises economy measures instead.
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Munich executes Bolshevik agitator amid Bavarian unrest
A Bolshevik agitator, a leader of the Munich soviet regime, was executed outside Munich after a conviction during Bavaria's civil war. Bavarian officials refused to commute the sentence, signaling no mercy amid ongoing turmoil.
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Carlton says striker will not be taken back
Atlanta officials reported Carlton Western Union Telegraph Company chief Newcomb announced Morse and operators in the southeast on strike would not be rehired and S J Carlton president of the Commercial Graphers Union of America said a strike call would be issued.
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Daniels Considered for University President Post
In Washington and North Carolina reports suggest Daniels may be offered the presidency of the university after a recent return from abroad. An unnamed figure reportedly indicated a formal proposal was not made until recently, with expectations Daniels would accept if offered by the board of trustees.
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