Death of Earl Kitchener and staff shocks Britain
London reports confirm the loss of Earl Kitchener, Secretary of War, aboard Hampshire near the Orkney Islands. The official Jellicoe telegram cites a sinking by mine or torpedo with no survivors likely, sparking mass crowds and national mourning as newspapers publish the news.
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London Dispatch
Earl Kitchener
Russia
Hampshire
Orkney Islands
Great Britain
North Sea
Kitchener
Jellicoe
John Jellicoe
Herbert J. Savill
R.N
Lord Kitchener
Orkneys
London
Stock Exchange
Whitehall
War Office
Windsor
Asquith
War Council
The czar as world’s richest man beyond speculation
The piece argues the wealthiest figure is the Russian czar, richer than Rockefeller or Rothschilds, owning vast land, forests, mines, and timber. It notes his income, state salary, and entourage, claiming the czar personally controls mines, lands, and royal tarns, with armies of servants and vehicles. It cites a Boston Transcript quotation and references war news about Britain and Hampshire.
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Lenoir News
John D. Rockafeller
Rothschild
John Hays Hammond
United States
Czar
Russia
Mor
Siberia
Germany
Worrors at Verdun and the battle’s grim toll
A French staff officer describes Verdun as a battle of madmen amid a volcanic siege. He cites 100000 German losses on the west Meuse front since Saturday, detail of horrific fighting at Douaumont, Le Mort Homme, and Cemetery Hill. He notes exhausted supplies, mass casualties, and the foreseen ultimate exhaustion and recompense.
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Verdun
West Meuse
le Mort Homme
Douaumont
Meuse
Cemetery Hill
Gettysburg
Hougomont
Waterloo
Col Mosby’s Shift From Confederate Hero to Republican
Statesville remembers Col. Mosby who died in Washington last week once led a daring Virginia cavalry raid. Though famed for Civil War feats, his later alignment with the Republican party and posts from Grant era to Washington brought him cooler reception from former comrades who saw this as desertion. A complex life of war, gratitude, and public service.
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Statesville
Col. Mosby
Washington
Republican Party
Confederacy
Grant
Virginia
Mosby
Hongkong
Department of Justice
Col. Moaby
General Longstreet
Georgia
Indiana Man's Experience With Foley Kidney Pills
Frank Mosley of More's Hill Indiana reports constant side pains and stomach distress. After the first dose of Foley Kidney Pills, he experiences great relief and within 48 hours all pain vanishes. The advertisement claims the pills make kidneys active and stop sleep disturbing bladder ailments.
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Frank Mosley
More’s Hill
Ind
Foley
Horse Thief Escapes Boone County Jail During Circus
During a circus Friday Sheriff Moody’s family was away when Black Roberta alias John Whaley escaped from Boone County jail. Whaley removed rear bars and slipped through a corridor opening to flee toward timber. A companion, Lee, tried to escape but was recaptured. Two other suspects were detained with no evidence found. A $75 bounty is offered for Whaley and associates. Whaley is about 20, dark complexion, grey eyes, brown hair, slender, 5% feet, last seen without a coat but wearing a red sweater.
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Sheriff Moody
Black Roberta
John Whaley
Whaley
Lee
Sloan's Liniment Brings Quick Rheumatism Relief
A reader testifies to Sloan's Liniment easing muscle soreness stiffness and knee pain. The advertisement claims rapid warmth and relief after one application and notes the product sells for 25 cents at druggists.
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Sloan
Furgosnog
Phil
Fenn
Liniment
Notice of Administrator for Landrine Eggers estate
The undersigned has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Landrine Eggers deceased. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them before May 1, 1917 or they will be barred. Anyone indebted to the estate should make immediate payment. Date April 27, 1916. E R Eggers administrator.
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Landrine Egwere
Apel
E. R. Eggers
Landrine Eggers
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NEW International
E. Glenn Salmons
Critcker Hotel
G. M. Pearler
Bristol, Tenn
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N.C
F. A. Lie
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Silas M. Greene
Manet
N. C
Watca Reaitina
G. H. Hayes
Vilas, N.C
Coffey
L. D. Lowe
Lanner Elk
N.C. Pincols
N. Lowe & Lowe
Avery
F. A. Linney
18Th Judicial District
F. Lovill
W. R. Lovil
Lovill & Lovill
Boone, N. C
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Tenn
Lenoir, N. C
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