Balfour Reports Joyous Progress in Allied Talks in Washington
Arthur James Balfour head of Britain's mission sent his first report from Washington detailing reception of the commission and progress of negotiations. He aims to share details with the public and both governments while withholding military information. Navy and war department leaders held detailed cooperation discussions with British French and American representatives.
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Associated Press
Washington
Arthur James Balfour
Great Britain
England
Dudley R. 8S. Dehair
Daniels
Navy Department
Balfour
Lord Cuncliffe
New York Bay
United States
France
Bal‘ur
Viviani
M. Viviani
Scpeme Court
Charles M. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Marshal Joffre
Lunded
Army and Navy Club
War College
War Department
Cona
Hood Urges Volunteers Over Draft in War Bill Debate
Congressman George Hood argues against the draft provision in the House bill and urges voting for raising troops through volunteers rather than a selective draft, as guided by President Wilson and military advisers. The speech was delivered in The House of Representatives in Washington D C on April 27.
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George H. Manning
Washington, D. C
George Hood
House of Representatives
de“Wing
Ming
Wilson
Swiss Town Bombed by Unknown Aviator
An unknown aviator bombed the Swiss town of Porentrut late Tuesday night, causing serious damage to a watch factory and injuring several people. The roof collapsed, telegraph and telephone lines were destroyed, and three persons were reported injured as authorities seek the attacker’s identity.
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RF Asso Press
Pterne
Switzer
Viaaris
Porrentrut
Mytork
Troye
Military Auition
Railroads and shippers agree demurrage rate hike
The national railroads and leading shippers in the National Industrial Traffic League approve a 100 percent increase in demurrage charges from pre December 1 rates. The new rates take effect May 1, totaling 2 dollars per day for the first four days of car detention after arrival for unloading and 5 dollars per day thereafter.
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Associated Press
Washington
National Industrial Traffic League
Interstate Commerce Commission
State bonds show strong bids in Raleigh sale
State institutions opened bids for the first half million of a three million authorization. Wachovia Bank took the entire 500000 at 4 percent with a 1250 premium. Citizens National Raleigh joined with 150000 at 602 premium and Wilmington Savings with 100000 at 112 premium, plus three smaller bids. The total favored individual bids by about 170 in interest cost, with a new plates cost delaying final award. Another series opens soon and the market is seen as buoyant.
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Raleigh
N. C
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
Winston-Salem
Citizens’ National of
Wilmington Savings and Trust Company
Wachovia
United States Likely to Loan France and Italy in Coming Weeks
Washington reports indicate new U S loans to France and Italy may be issued within the next fortnight or week. France could receive about 100 million dollars with Italy a smaller amount. Funds would come from a further issue of treasury certificates of indebtedness, while a new block up to 250 million dollars is under review by Secretary McAdoo. Subscriptions to the first 250 million issue remain belatedly accepted, with over five million dollars subscribed in the last 24 hours.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
France
Italy
Treasury Department
Treasury
McAdoo
Army recruiting slump deepens nationwide
United Press reports Washington April 27 that regular army recruit totals fell to 1375 yesterday, well below the prior ten day average of about 2000 a day. Illinois led recruitment with 182 recruits for the day.
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United Press
Washington
Illinois
Leninism Sparks Riot in Petrograd Protest Against War
Petrograd reports Lenin's leadership of a socialist faction seeking peace with Germany. A crowd pushed aside his audience, a score were arrested, and Lenin remains free. The Working Men's Gazette opposes separate peace and argues for a restoration of Europe’s map with national freedoms.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
London
Lenine
Germany
Russia
Kshesinska
Socialist Peace Party
Working Men’s Gazette
Ivery
Belgium
Serbia
France
Europe
War a tax on life as well property
Governor T W Bickett in Charlotte on April 26 endorses a selective draft to raise an army. He calls war a tax on property and life and argues taxes must be uniform, warning that a volunteer system taxes patriotism and rewards cowardice.
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Associated Press
Charlotte
N. C
T. W. Bickett
Question on Legislation Validity Sparks Bond Issue Debate
The Attorney General and Judge Manning clash over the validity of recent local laws and state bond issues. The issue centers on the timing of a constitutional amendment and the potential invalidation of many locally issued bonds. The article also notes related political and criminal news and rail development updates.
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Raleigh
N. C
Manning
General Assembly
Florence Davidson testifies in Walton tragedy inquest
Miss Florence Davidson, companion of Neal Walton, tells the coroner and jury at James Walker Memorial Hospital how they met near Bellevue cemetery, walked to a new house on Eighteenth Street, sat under a pine, and heard a shot that killed Walton. She recounts an assault and abduction before reaching the Delano home and notifying police.
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Morris Bear Memorial
James Walker Memorial Hospital
Florence Davidson
Neal Walton
Bellevue Cemetery
Delano Home
Holden
Thos. W. Davis, Esq
Harlee Bellamy
Charles T. Nesbitt
Davidson
Delano
Burke Bridgers
Eighteenth Street
Neal
Burnt Mill Creek
Mexico
German Vandalism Damages Rheims Cathedral in Shelling
Paris reports German forces shelled Rheims Cathedral causing damage to vaults towers and transept. Fifteen large calibre shells struck the structure then sixteen more targeted vaults and towers with the north tower leaning and at risk.
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Associated Press
Paris
Rheims Cathedral
War army bill debate nears final vote in Congress
Washington April 27 debate on the war army bill reached final stages in Congress with the House closing general debate and aiming for a vote tonight. In the Senate a final vote was planned by tomorrow night as 16 senators were to be heard and amendments considered.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
House
Dent
Military Committee
Kahn
Ainitea
Senate
Kenyon
Iowa
Roosevelt T
Roosevelt
France
Calder
United States
National Guard
Mr. Kahn
Four Days Battle Fails for Kaiser on Arras Front
British forces push forward on the Arras front after four days of heavy fighting. Haig reports advances between Roeux Gavrelle and in Monchy Guemappe while French gains occur near Aisne and Craonne. In Mesopotamia General Maude’s troops reach the foothills of the range between the Diala and the Tigris. German strikes falter under intense British fire as unrest grows in Germany with looming May Day protests and a threatened general strike.
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Berlin
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Washington State Department
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