Record of heavy docket at Recorder's Court session
Juvenile court to follow. Viola and Luberta Davis face shoplifting charges at Otersen store. Other cases include Mattie Wilson vagrancy and several inmates of disorderly houses given not prosse or not guilty verdicts. George Thomas vagrancy and L V Gey assault cases await judgment after costs paid.
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Jwige— Harriss
Tge
Recorder’s Court
Viola and
Luberta Davis
Wm. Otersen
Fourth
Campbell Streets
Mattie Wilson
Virginia Taylor
Carrie Franks
Bessie Wilson
Maggie Thomas
Hattie Smith
Russians Preparing to Make a Strong Stand Against Invaders
German reports show a shifting Romanian front with Von Mackensen pushing beyond the Buze line toward Moldavia. Rumors say Romanian forces withdraw to regroup under Russian protection while the Rimnik Sarat line becomes the expected stronghold. Verdun sees renewed German counterattacks near Fort Douaumont and heavy French losses are cited. On the Macedonian front only artillery activity is noted.
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Rumania
von Mackensen
Buze Line
Moldavia
Rimnik Sarat
Danube Marshes
Berlin
Ibraila
Danube River
Frese
Paris
Fort Douaumont
Verdun
Paris War Office
Sayville
American Ambassador Delivers It But Too Late to Be Considered Today
An American ambassador presents a decision or document but arrives after a deadline, preventing discussion or action today. The report notes the late delivery and the consequence of missing consideration.
Supreme Court to Rule Britt Case Tangling Raleigh
Raleigh expects a Supreme Court decision Tuesday on Britt versus Buncombe County Canvassing Board. If no opinion is issued, the board may award the certificate to Zebulon Weaver while Judge Bond may move if action stalls. Bond is tied up in Wake County on a will case and will be in Raleigh Tuesday if possible.
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Raleigh
Supreme Court
Superior Court
Bond
Zebulon Weaver
Britt
Wake Superior Court
Frank Carter
Great Britain Eyes Allies Before Countering Central Powers Note
London notes the peace proposal from the central powers delivered by Ambassador Walter Hines Page. The cabinet will study it tomorrow and consult allies before any formal response. Officials say no terms are stated, delaying any conference for at least two weeks.
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Great Britain
London
Walter Hines Page
Federal Trade Commission pressures publishers for 5 percent cut
Washington December 18. The Federal Trade Commission met with publishers manufacturers and paper jobbers to discuss relief from high prices and shortages. The plan asks large papers to cut purchases 5 percent next year to aid smaller papers. Publishers doubt the plan and blame diverting machines from newsprint to wrapping paper.
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Washington
Federal Trades Commission
United States
Postoffice delivery sought for Dunn town
Washington reported that Congressmen Godwin secured approval from the post office department to establish city delivery at Dunn, his hometown, once plans are ready. Dunn is described as progressive with sewerage waterworks and paved streets. E F McCulloch Jr was recommended for appointment as postmaster at Elizabethtown by Godwin.
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Washington, D. C
Godwin
Dunn
E. F. McCulloch
Elizabethtown
McCulloch
Twelve Men Rescued After Bark Methus Separated From Tug
Twelve men thought lost after the bark Methus separated from a tug in a New Jersey storm were rescued by an Italian ship and brought to New York port. The voyage was from Brazil when the incident occurred and the men were saved yesterday.
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New York
Methus
New Jersey
Brazil
Captain Albert L. Cox Appointed Superior Court Judge
Raleigh N C December 18 Captain Albert L Cox was named Judge of the Superior Court in the Seventh Judicial District by Governor Craig to succeed Judge Charles M Cooke who resigned due to ill health Cox has led his company of the North Carolina National Guard on the Mexican border for seven months and is currently on furlough in Raleigh His resignation from the Guard is expected to be tendered immediately
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Raleigh
N. C
Albert L. Cox
Superior Court
Seventh Judicial District
Craig
Charles M. Cooke
Cox
North Carolina National Guard
Guard
Baron Oppenheim Ordered Deported by Immigration Board
New York December 18 Baron Robert Oppenheim a reputed French and English financier was ordered deported after a board hearing He appealed to the Labor Department in Washington on the ground of a crime involving moral turpitude Details of the alleged offense were withheld pending Washington information It is understood a charge against him is pending in French courts
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New York
Robert Oppenheim
United States
Board of Immigration
Department of Labor
Washington
Commissioner of Immigration
France
French Capture 11,387 German Prisoners at Verdun Front
Paris reports December 18 1916 French forces captured 11387 German prisoners on the Verdun front since December 15 according to the war office. The announcement follows afternoon dispatches detailing ongoing operations along the line.
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Paris
Verdun Front
French War Office
Questions on contempt power sparked by Creekmore appeal
Washington judges face a challenge to their authority to impose federal prison terms for contempt in a Creekmore appeal from Oklahoma City. Creekmore received one year and a day in prison for contempt.
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Washington, D. C
United States
William J. Creekmore
Oklahoma City
Creekmore
Four Days Left in Diamond Ring Contest at The Dispatch
The Dispatch contest enters its final four days as the diamond ring prize draws near. Subscriptions drive the race with new entries counting for votes and out of town readers urged to mail in by Friday night.
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Wilmington
Senate hearings begin on Chamberlain training bill opposition
Hearings open on the Chamberlain compulsory military training bill with Walter L. Fisher opposing the measure as an unnecessary burden. Opponents from the Women’s Peace Party American Union Against Militarism Farmers’ Union National Grange and AFL expected to testify.
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Washington
Senate Military Committee
Walter L. Fisher
Chicago
Secretary of the Interior
Women’s Peace Party
American Union Against
Farmers’ Union
National Grange
American Federation of Labor
President and Mrs Wilson mark first anniversary
President and Mrs Wilson celebrate their first wedding anniversary with a White House dinner party. A family gathering is planned for December 18, marking one year since their marriage.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Expiration of ten vote coupons in The Dispatch
Saturday saw the end of the ten vote coupons used in The Dispatch over four weeks. Hundreds of thousands of votes were cast with most candidates receiving votes. The coupon remains valid for ten votes but now expires December 30.
Army Chief Labels Volunteer System Inefficient and Dangerous
Maj General Scott told the Senate military committee that the army general staff recommends ending the volunteer system and moving to universal liability for training and service. He argues the system is extravagant and dangerous while universal service would be democratic, reliable, economical, and efficient, with 1.5 million troops ready initially and another 1.5 million within ninety days.
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Washington
Scott
Army
Senate Military Committee
Army General Staff
United States
Mex Americans and Carranza Key to Pact Fate
Philadelphia December 18 The Mexican American joint commission weighs Carranza’s decision on the Atlantic City protocol and ratification. A flat refusal could dissolve the panel while limited changes might bring brief renewed talks. Americans warn against reopening settled topics and oppose troop withdrawal from Chihuahua.
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Philadelphia
Chihuahua
Sees Little Hope For Peace Now
London report in the Westminster Gazette analyzes Germany’s peace note noting it contains no terms and merely repeats Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg. With no details, the note suggests only a slim chance of immediate results.
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London
Westminster Gazette
Germany
von ‘Bethmann-Hollweg
Reichstag
Wilson to press the inquiry into cost of living
President Wilson orders a nationwide probe into rising living costs to continue with vigor. He says the inquiry has already yielded benefits but has not endorsed any congressional bills. He believes federal action cannot solve local price conditions.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Railroads and Wilson to push program at Congress
President Wilson has indirect signals of railroad and union talks and plans to press his program in Congress this session. An extra session will depend on parts of the program left unacted, and the president says rumors of federal regulation beyond railroads are unfounded.
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Washington
Wilson
Brotherhood
Congress
Premier Lloyd George to Speak in Commons Tuesday
London dispatch says Premier David Lloyd George was much better and will deliver the promised statement in the House of Commons on Tuesday.
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London
David Lloyd-George
House of Commons
Spain to Hold 24 Hour General Strike Across Nation
Madrid reports a 24 hour general strike called by labor groups to protest high food prices. Factories stores and offices will close and newspapers will not be published. The notice appeals for public order and promises swift action against disorder.
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Madrid
Paris
Spain
Winter wheat acreage up in 1916 sowing totals
Washington December 18 report shows this fall's winter wheat sown on about 40 090 000 acres, up 887 000 acres from 1915 revised estimate. December 1 condition at 86.7 percent of normal, slightly lower than last year’s 87.7 percent.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Snow Covers Raleigh Area in Sudden Winter Storm
Snow blankets Raleigh and surrounding areas on December 18 as a heavy storm brings whiteout conditions and disruption to daily activities. Local officials warn of slick roads and reduced visibility while residents dig out and assess damage from the weather event.
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Raleigh
N. C
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von Bethmann-Hollweg
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