Foreign labor for Carolina farms sparks Raleigh debate
Special to The Dispatch reports Raleigh Republicans debating foreign labor for farms as Major W A Graham opposes bringing foreigners while Americans serve in wartime. The piece notes soldiers in France doubting America’s war entry and discusses health board actions against Raleigh doctors over measles reports, amid food economy tips and a rhubarb sherbet aside.
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Raleigh
France
America
Charles Edward Russell
National
W. A. Graham
National Organization
State Board of Health
Albert S. Root
R S. McGeachey
Australia launched Enid Bennett to stardom with Ince
The piece credits Australia and producer Thomas H. Ince for Enid Bennett rise from a Perth businesswoman to a film star. It notes her ascent through Paramount Pictures with The Keys of the Righteous as further proof of her growing status.
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Australia
Loyers
Enid Bennett
Perth
Thomas H. Ince
Paramount
Paramount Pictures
Railroad Bill Still Under Discussion
Washington February 16 Debate on the Administration Railroad bill resumed in the Senate with a final vote unlikely before mid next week. Senator Cummins renewed his attack on compensation provisions he says guarantee excessive returns. Others planning discussion include Chairman Smith and Senators Robinson Watson and Pomerene.
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Washington
Senate
Cummins
Weeks
Kirby
Smith
Interstate Commerce Committee
Robinson, Watson
Pomerene
Agrarian Mobilization Decree Passes in Rome Chamber
A decree establishing agrarian mobilization was passed by the Chamber of Deputies in Rome. It empowers the agriculture minister to control cultivation of waste land, organize labor, and supply all necessities for productive work.
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Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Coal shipments to New England rise from Tidewater supply
The United States Fuel Administration announced increased coal shipments for New England from the Tidewater supply at Hampton Roads. The decision followed talks with the Navy Department, which is involved in supporting many New England factories.
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New England
Washington
Tidewater
Hampton Roads
United States Fuel Administration
Navy Department
Successful Raid by French Troops Near Vauquois
Paris reports a French night raid near Vauquois succeeded and German reconnaissance parties were repulsed in Champagne and Upper Alsace. French forces captured prisoners in the Vaquois sector while other areas remained quiet. Bombs were dropped near Nancy with civilian casualties reported.
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Paris
Vauquois
Champagne
Upper Alsace
War Office
Nancy
Ville-Sur-r Tourbe
Alsace
Burnhaupt-LeBas
Vaquois
Ship Minsk Sunk to Prevent Fire at Atlantic Port
Fire in the hold of the Scandinavian Ameri caused firemen to open the Minsk seacock after failed extinguishing. The ship sank in the mud at the pier to prevent further blaze. Loss estimated around 500000 dollars. Cargo included Red Cross stores and cotton. Owners delayed departure due to submarine danger zone.
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Atlantic
Oklahoma Farmers Feed Wheat to Hogs
Senatorial testimony from John A. Simpson of Weatherford Ohio reports Oklahoma farmers feed wheat to hogs due to corn shortage. He argues wheat at 3 dollars per bushel would protect Oklahoma farmers as corn crops fail and price fixing discourages them. Farmers say hauling wheat to market and exchanging it for corn is costlier than feeding hogs directly.
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Washington
Oklahoma
Senate Agriculture Committee
John A. Simpson
Weatherford
Ohio
Weather forecast for South Atlantic and East Gulf States
Fair and colder weather is expected Monday with probable rain Tuesday and Wednesday across the South Atlantic and East Gulf States. Temperatures later in the week are uncertain but not expected to change markedly.
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Washington
South Atlantic
East Gulf States
Ad contact details tease telegraph service call
For further information as to ads call 176 but for telegraph service call Postal Telegraph.
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Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Postal Telegraph
British Troops Raid North of Lens Reports Prisoners
War office report says Lancashire troops conducted a successful raid near the Ypres Staden railway last night. Eleven prisoners were captured with slight casualties. Hostile artillery remained active north of Lens opposite La Bassee and Yytsch aete.
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London
Ypres-Staden
War Office
Lens
LaBassee
Yytschaete
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