Dark Age idea Turkey must lose in Europe wars
The article argues Turkey’s European hold will be shaken or lost in a possible Entente victory or draw. It suggests Germany and Austria would sacrifice Turkey’s interests, especially over the Dardanelles, to secure peace, with Constantinople as a focal point for peace terms and shifts in regional power.
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Dardanelles
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Rumania
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Exhales of 1916 and Hopes for 1917 in Wilmington Dispatch
The Wilmington Dispatch publishes a holiday feature page with wry observations on New Year proverbs and politics. It notes civic life in Wilmington with humor about traffic, alcohol policies, and reform efforts while referencing Carranza Lawson Spivens and Mann amid a national peace policy debate.
Congressmen Should Heed District Dry Effect on Visit Costs
The article argues that voting DC dry would spare Congress members the burden of funding constituents' drinking needs when visitors come to town. It cites the extra costs to members from Texas or Kentucky when thirsty constituents from their districts travel to Washington.
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The New Year Hope and Christian Resolve
A reflective piece on the 1917 transition noting the contrasts of war and peace, urging people to make constructive resolutions grounded in Christian thought. It links the new year to moral action, charity, and prayer, citing the birth of Christ as a guiding focus for peoples worldwide.
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Atlantic
United States
Europe
Frienzied Finance: Lawson Questions His Wealth Ties
The article centers on Thomas W. Lawson and the frenzied finance scene surrounding his wealth and business dealings. Authorities and contemporaries examine Lawson's influence, public statements, and the implications for investors and markets.
New Year's Toast and Calls for Lawson Testimony
An editorial urges Thomas W. Lawson to provide testimony or substantial clues to back his charges of government officials using inside information. It argues Congress should compel disclosure, warning that lack of proof harms public trust and could exonerate those named. The piece also cites a Greensboro Bible class teacher and Wilmington pastor receiving cars as Christmas gifts, praising generous support and broad Christian spirit.
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Tigers and blind tigers claim more than three thousand
British India reports that last year over three thousand people were killed there by tigers. In the southern United States more than that probably were killed by blind tigers, though the method differed as poison rather than teeth and claws.
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India
United States
Standard Oil Elects Bedford President
The Standard Oil Company remains a scientific business as A. C. Bedford, promoted from the ranks, is elected president. He follows Archbold in rising from the line and demonstrates that ability ambition and grit can advance a career within the firm.
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Standard Oil
A. C. Bedford
Archbold
The Light and the Prince of Peace Poem by Alex S Yeager
A Christmas season editorial reflects on the light of Christ guiding peace and harmony. The poet laments earthly kings warlike commands and urges universal love, freedom, and brotherhood across nations, citing Tennessee and the land of the free.
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Prince
Parting Adieu to Mr Robert Vaughn and Family
By S. L. Galloway. Mr Robert Vaughn and his father in law Mr Hurst left Saturday for Raleigh. Mr Hurst will also go to Richmond Va to spend time with his daughter.
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Richmond
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