Halifax Seeks Gravediggers as Fire Ravages City
Burial of victims began today as Halifax faces a grave shortage. An advertisement calls for men to dig graves at Fairview cemetery while health authorities and the relief committee warn burial must not be delayed. Families gather at cemeteries near Richmond district to lay away loved ones, many from homes destroyed by flames, with a single general service for all.
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N. S
Fairview Cemetery
Att Tion
Finden
General Relief Committee
Richmond
Wilmington Pastors Apostled Into New Year List
A lengthy OCR list compiles pastors and circuits across North Carolina, naming numerous individuals and church districts from Mt. Tirzark to Raleigh. The roll includes presiding elders, circuits, and assignments for counties and towns, with many roles listed as To be supplied.
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Granville
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Johnson
J. G. Johnson
Kenly
C. P. Jerome
Louisburg
Proclamation Abolishes Private Property in Land
The Soviet government proclaims all lands with liv ing and slaughtered stock, buildings and produce become national property under land committees. Private land ownership is abolished and owners houses will become schools hospitals shelters and theatres. Transfer instructions to follow.
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Associated Press
London
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National Shoe A French War Measure
Paris reports the Ministry of Commerce orders all shoe trade shops to declare stocks and be ready for requisition to push the National Shoe. The decree aims to expand supply of the scarce footwear praised for strength durability and style, currently limited in Paris.
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United Press
Paris
Ministry of Commerce
Recorder Court Brief Session Clears Reckless Driver
In the Recorder’s Court this morning J. N. Page white was charged with reckless driving and released on costs. Colored defendants Thomas Crawford Monroe Hodges and R. B. Small paid costs for a lively game of skin. Lorna Riggins received eight stitches after slashing a friend with a razor. She received six months on the farm with assignment to the commissioners to hire her out. she appealed to the next Superior Court term. J. C. King appeared for the defendant.
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Britain not to punish Russia says ambassador
London dispatch reports Sir George Buchanan, Britain's ambassador, told Russian journalists that Britain would not seek coercive action if Russia makes a separate peace. He said Britain would complain of Bolshevik actions but would not push an ally to break the common effort. Britain expects to work with a stable Russian government for just peace.
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Associated Press
London
George Buchanan
Petrograd
Great Britain
Russia
Cold Wave Persists Across Eastern United States
The Weather Bureau predicts continued severe cold through the middle of the week. A western cold wave advances slowly east, with zero temperatures reaching the western Appalachians and extending to Tennessee. Freezing readings arrive along the East Gulf coast and in parts of Florida.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Appalatchian Mountains
Tennessee
East Gulf Coast
Florida
Hughes to Call on President Wilson at White House
Charles Hughes will visit President Wilson at the White House today at 4 p m. It will be the first meeting since before the election and no purpose of the call was stated. Hughes has a Supreme Court case here, his first since retiring over a year ago.
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Washington
Charles
Hughes
Wilson
White House
Supreme Court
Zebulon Civic Leaders Named in North Carolina List
The item lists local figures including G. W. Fisher superintendent of the Anti Saloon League and R L Davis editor of the Christian Advocate, L S Ma, A B Barnes editor of North Carolina Alvooe N Ivey president of Louisburg Female College F S Love conference missionary secretary N H D Wilson and mentions a naval state ad.
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AntiSaloon League
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S. Barnes
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Wonderful oil story fuels rapid field growth and refinery rush
A tale of 14 wells now producing oil and four more under drill, with a $150000 refinery nearing completion in 90 days. Five stock advances occur, and 100 future wells are planned for next year. N A Reinert and Co Chicago ad notes. Royal Arcanum Cornelius Harnett Council 231 to meet tonight for officer elections. all members urged to attend.
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French Statement Opens Talks With Russians As War Ends
The French ambassador in London Mauri Paleologue has issued a declaration reported by the Petrograd agency of the Times stating France is willing to discuss war aims and peace terms with the Russian government once it is established and secure. The note is described as similar to earlier British proposals as Sir George Buchanan, the British ambassador, observes.
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Czar's Daughter in Movie Dance Plotted by Press Agent
A proposed stunt claimed the Czar's daughter would come to America to dance in a moving picture. Reported plans suggested painting a song of the Czar on screen with her involved, but the scheme collapsed under media scrutiny.
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