Lansdowne position and war aims reflected in editorials
Readers are urged to support the Red Cross as the local chapter needs volunteers. A series of opinion notes argues that long war would not destroy Allied civilization and that a defeated Germany must not be allowed to dominate Europe. It defends Allied resolve and dismisses pacifist fears of civilizational collapse.
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Wumber
Associated Press
Germany
Europe
Lord Lansdowne
von Tirpitz
Wilson Opposes Vienna Like Congress and Berlin as Alternate
The Columbia Record notes President Wilson rejects another Vienna Congress and suggests Berlin would suit the Allies better. It discusses Rus sia’s potential civil strife, praises Senator Lodge for patriotism, and reflects on an ideal fall spell with winter late to arrive, calling some days dark and dreary.
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Wilson
Vienna
Berlin
Senator Lodge
Kaiser and Providence Clash Over War Faith
The Kaiser asserts Providence aids Germany but relies on swift cars over guns as hostile air reports rise. A Salisbury school fire probe links gambling and a church den of vice, hinting at crime and police shortfalls. The piece suggests Kaiser’s gratitude to Providence wavers amid wartime doubts.
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Kaiser William
Providence
Intricate Draft Rules Prompt Widespread Legal Review
The passage laments the draft system requiring all lawyers to interpret it. It fears a muddled outcome after lawyers weigh in on numerous questions and questions a simpler method to select men for service within certain classes.
Editorials Touch on War Finance and Prices
Asheville Times notes lower than expected government expenditures easing public concern about fiscal needs. Charlotte Observer reports merchants' probe finds no profiteering by stores despite fears tied to Camp Greene. Merchants' Association pledges to curb extortionate prices. Greenville Reflector praises President Wilson for urging wartime unity and favors declaring war on Austria.
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Asheville
Charlotte Observer
Charlotte Merchants’ Association
Charlotte
Merchants’ Association
Camp Greene
Imperial Germany and the clash of democracy and autocracy
The article argues German militarism predates the empire and contrasts it with Britain France and the United States. It explains that in Germany the Kaiser controls the military, the Reichstag lacks real power, and the Bundesrat plus princes govern autocratically, unlike democratic systems elsewhere.
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Vaterland
Europe
Germany
Prussia
Great Britain
United States
France
Chamber of Deputies
Russia
Italy
Japan
England
America
Reichstag
Bundesraht
Bundesrath
Bismarck
German Empire
The Austrian Resolution Passes Promptly
The Senate quickly approved a resolution declaring the state of war with Austria. The House followed with one negative vote after speeches about including Turkey and Bulgaria. La Follette abstained, leaving to draft an amendment he might not have supported. The action shortens proceedings and allows immediate presidential ratification. The country is now at war with Austria and Germany.
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Senate
Austria
House
Turkey
Bulgaria
Lodge
la Follette
Chamber
House of the Senate
Germany
The Service Star on Doors Across the Land
The star on home doors marks a family member serving in the military during wartime. People feel a surge of patriotism when they pass such doors and reflect on the sacrifice of those serving the republic.
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Monroe Enquirer
Calls for broader sedition laws during wartime crisis
The Winston Sentinel argues for stricter statutes to punish those who aid Germany by words and acts. It criticizes recent remarks and actions as harmful to America and urges Congress to widen federal laws to remove sedition during the current crisis.
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Winston
Germany
America
Congress
Sesson
Raccoon Attack Leaves Man Crippled in Robeson County
Mr. Jud die Moore was bitten by a large raccoon in a pen behind his store Monday afternoon. The animal dragged him and bit through the left wrist both knees and chewed a heel, leaving him crippled. Moore described the raccoon as fighting like a tiger.
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Willis J. Crouch
F. L. Crouch
Hary Epstein
Harvey Ritchie
Laurinburg
Mn Crouch
Laurinburg Exchange
Juddie Moore
Mr. Moore
Engineers at Cambrai Missing After Unarmed Work
The speaker criticizes sending unarmed American engineers near front lines at Cambrai and notes eighteen may be missing. He calls arming engineers in future operations a admission of past mistakes and argues improvements are needed.
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Cambrai
Three Pigs Hurt by Townsman Owen Weigh Over a Ton
In Clarkton, residents observed a crowd around Mr S W Owen’s yard and learned the three dressed pigs weighed a total 1033 pounds with the largest at 175 pounds. The note mentions Bladen’s progress toward meat supply and grain production as context.
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Clarkton
S. W. Owen
Local noble appeal for penny aid to fund surgical bandages
The penny fund of the National Aid Society calls for a larger collection this month for making surgical bandages. Every penny helps and yields good returns. Send your pennies to the ladies aiding sick soldiers in France. Donations beyond pennies are welcome.
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National Aid Society
France
Dick Hoblitzel Likely to Succeed Jack Barry with Red Sox
First baseman Dick Hoblitzel of the Red Sox appears set to replace Jack Barry as team leader. Barry has joined the navy and is unlikely to captain the Sox next season.
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Dick Hoblitzel
Red Sox
Jack Barry
Barry
Navy
Sox
Stormy Weather Hits Hamlet With Rain And Hail
A thunder storm with rain and hail swept over Hamlet Tuesday evening around six o clock but caused no damage. The weather was warm for the time of year and the pierstorm lasted only 15 to 20 minutes.
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Hamlet
Double wedding links Syracuse brides with soldiers at home
Edna Clark of Syracuse N Y and Helen Smith of Syracuse N Y married Wednesday evening at 7 in the Fasnacht home on South Mint Street. Raymond Brittain of Company L 28th Infantry stationed Camp Green and Ser get Kard Minich of Company L 38th Infantry wed alongside. Ministers Rev J W Moore of Trinity Methodist officiated using ring service. The couples will reside with the Fasnachts and friends witnessed the ceremony.
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Edna Clark
Syracuse
Raymond Brittain
Comany L
28Th Infantry
Camp Green
Helen Smith
N. Y
Fxkard Minich
Company L
38Th Infantry
Fasnacht
South Mint Street
J. W. Moore
Trinity Methodist Church
Distinctive Riggs disease cure touted in new pyorigg ointment
In New York the article promotes pyorigy based treatment for Riggs disease claiming prompt arrest of the disease, gum color restoration to pink, relief from inflammation and bleeding, gums rebuilding, teeth whitening, and tightening of loose teeth with the ointment sold in original packages for one dollar at major drug stores.
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New York
N. Y
Riggs
Best Drug
Jarman
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