Assembly Plans Session and Officer Election
The article notes a committee formed to inform Governor Craig that the assembly is ready to take up all committee business. A price is mentioned for this afternoon as officers will be elected. Walter Murphy serves as Speaker of the House, with Senator McWriger of Hertford chairing the Senate caucus and Representative Grier of Iredell chairing the House caucus.
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Craig
Walter Murphy
McWriger
Hertford County
Senate
Representative Grier
Iredell
Josiah William Bailey
Tom Settle
A. A.whitener
Bailey
Murphy
Lodge Attacks German Ambassador Over Peace Note
In the Senate debate on endorsing the President's peace note Senator Lodge criticized Count von Bernstorff for releasing the first statement. He said misinterpretations grew as the note was seen as aiding Germany and pressed that Secretary Lansing's statements also fed confusion at home and abroad.
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Washington
Senate
Lodge
Count von Bernstorff
Germany
Lansing
Wood
Willbers
Russia and Germany clash near Sereth Danube front
Reports from Romania say Russian forces reach the Sereth line as they retreat. Berlin cites von Mackensen’s forces near Olk Shani on the frontier preparing for a likely Russian counter. The Danube front faces uncertain security as Teutons push and patrols engage along the lines.
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Romania
Sereth
Berlin
von Mackensen
Russia
Galicia
Danube
Teuton
Moldavia
Braile
Teutons
Football League Planned Using Baseball Parks
Detroit reports plan to form a football league modeled on professional baseball. It would use baseball parks for games, enlist top football players who also play baseball, and recruit college graduates for remaining teams. The season would start after the baseball season ends and run as weather allows.
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Detroit
Requests to Union for Regular Pay Rate Changes
A local clerks union committee conferred with AFL Secretary Morrison in Washington to press for the same $3 per day minimum pay seen for government clerks. About sixty clerks are Federation members and seek affiliation. a strike requires Federation approval.
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Washington
Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Federation
England the United Kingdom largest customer of 1916 US trade
Washington reports that the United Kingdom bought goods totaling about 2 million dollars in 1916, the highest among customers. France more than doubled its purchases but stayed under one billion, while Canada ranked third with around 600 million in purchases.
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Washington
United States
United Kingdom
England
America
France
Canada
Oregon Irrigation Congress Heads Toward Legislative Reform
Portland, Jan 5 The Oregon Irrigation Congress convenes tomorrow for a week of discussion on national and state irrigation laws. Farmers seek changes to irrigation district securities and the market credit system and will forward recommendations to the State legislature.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon
Oregon Irrigation Congress
Plea for Long Skirts and Shorter Shoes in War Economy
London report from January 3 notes a parliamentary plea to extend skirts and reduce shoe length as part of wartime economy. A member cited fashion district findings showing women’s footwear selling for about 10 to 15 dollars with ankle and foot coverage varying.
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London
Lambert
Lansing Urges Early Action on West Indies Bill
Secretary Lansing and Senator Stone pressed for an early $25,000,000 appropriations bill to repair West Indies damage and shape government for the newly acquired island. They denied reports of Congress endorsing Wilson’s peace note and discussed a bond issue for island improvements as a permanent investment.
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Washington
Lansing
Stone
Capitol
West Indies
Congress
Wilson
Lanane
Gaea
Moonshine raid nets confiscation near Jones county line
A sixty gallon copper still in operation was located and seized near the Jones county line by Sheriff R S B Lame and deputies. Federal officers plan further raids as revenue agents push to break up moonshining in the area. Invitations were issued for a banquet by the Button fire company on Craven street, marking a social event with many ladies expected to attend.
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New Bern
Jones County
Button”fire Company
Craven Street
Naber Arrested in New York on Arms Shipment Conspiracy
Juan T. Burns Carranza Consul General to the United States was arrested in New York charged with conspiracy to ship arms and ammunition to Vera Cruz in violation of Wilson era embargo.
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New York
Juan T. Burns
Carranza
United States
Vera Cruz
Wilson
More English ships sunk than French by German torpedoing
Berlin reports via Sayville that the Overseas News Agency tallies 196 hostile ships sunk since the war began, totaling 759,430 tons. It notes 135 British ships totaling 565,200 tons, with the entente’s losses exceeding France’s wartime tonnage. auxiliary cruisers are excluded.
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Berlin
Sayville
Overseas News Agency
France
Mooney Goes On Trial In San Francisco Bomb Case
Thomas J. Mooney indicted for murder in the Preparedness Parade bombing that killed ten and injured 490. Warren K. Billings, already tried and sentenced for life, is named as the planner.
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San Francisco
Thomas J. Mooney
Warren K. Billings
Clinton woman leads field in WOH roll published
Miss Pauline Newsome of Clinton tops the field in the WOH roll published race with a close contest from Gussie Skipper Lillian Bartley Virginia Cockrell Minnie Hardy and other high finishers including Mrs Fred Dock Miss Maude Ivey and Mrs B L Daniel.
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Pauline Newsome
Clinton
Gussie Skipper
Lillian Bartley
Virginia Cockrell
Minnie Hardy
Fred Dock
Maude Ivey
B. L. Daniel
Gussie
Lillian Bartley Re
Fred W. Dock
Maude Ivey Cee
B. J. Daniel
Honor Roll Contest Calls for Subscriptions to Win
Readers in Fair Bluff and nearby towns watch the Honor Roll race for prize money. Candidates, led by EADERS and others, urge supporters to subscribe and credit votes, noting leaders like Miss Virginia Cockrell and Mrs. Fred W. Dock as top names. Subscriptions drive the final tally with $15 club prizes at stake.
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Fair Bluff
Virginia Cockrell
Winter Park
Minnie Hardy
Freeman
Fred W. Dock
Wilmington
Maude Ivey
Clarkton
B. L. Daniel
Armour
Murphy Wins Democratic Caucus Nomination for Speaker
Raleigh report explains Henry Page and Gallatin Roberts shifted votes to Rowan man Pete Murphy amid a sharp internal contest. The caucus outcome crowned Murphy, a Salisbury native with a long legislative record, as the chosen speaker despite machination claims and rivalries.
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Henry Page
Gallatin Roberts
Rowan Man
250 Labor Agitators Nabbed at Camp
Virginia Minn Jan 3 Two hundred fifty Woodsmen and Industrial Workers of the World agitators were arrested at Cusson and sent by special train to Virginia in connection with lumber mill strike troubles. Industrial leaders are accused of inciting trouble to force the lumber company to recognize the union.
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Virginna, Minn
Cusson
Four Thousand Mill Hands Receive Ten Percent Wage Increase
Chester, Jan. 3 Four thousand employees of six cotton mills owned by Colonel Springs of Lancaster South Carolina have been granted a ten percent wage increase. Three mills are in Lancaster with two additional facilities elsewhere.
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Chester
8. C
Colonel Springs
Lancaster
Leading contestants in local vote race featured today
The article notes rising public interest with daily changes in standings and higher total votes. Miss Faultline Newsome leads the field as the Honor Roll is published, with Miss Guss. Skipper of Tow Creek close behind.
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Miss Faultline Newsome
Miss Newsome
Miss Guss
Skipper
Tow Creek
Local Names and Sums From Abbottsburg Area
A list from Abbottsburg and surrounding towns records individuals such as Edna Cashwell, Mattie Powell, Alma and Mrs. Robert Belch with large monetary amounts including 9,885 8,040 30,600 33,350 59,285 and 40,500 dollars tied to residents in the area. The document presents a ledger style tally of names and figures, reflecting local property or account figures.
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Acme
N. C
Mattie Powell
Alma
CGC
Robert Belch
Annie McLean
Armour
WN. C
B. L. Daniel
Atkinson
Sallie J. Kelly
Cumberland Mutual Life and Health Insurance Chartered
Raleigh January 3 The Cumberland Mutual Life and Health Insurance Company at Fayetteville was chartered today by the Secretary of State. Dunn Bros Co of Wilmington with capital of 100000 and 46009 paid in was also given a charter.
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Raleigh
Cumberland Mutual Life and Health Insurance Company
Fayetteville
Dunn Bros. Co
Wilmington
National Defence Measures Advance in Both Houses
National defense measures rise for debate in both the House and Senate. The military budget aims for passage before March 4, while the naval bill is under consideration with a target completion by January 15. Army officers testify on universal military training.
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National Defence Ssues
Washington
Military Committee
Senator Chamberlain
Oyster Pickers Violate Law Before Judge Harriss
Seven oyster pickers faced Recorder's court with charges of violating state law by harvesting oysters from beds without licenses. Nolo contendere pleas succeeded. costs paid. Indicted individuals include Jack Batson D W Bender Ed Taylor C H Hibband J Boseman Isaac Boseman Noah Futch E F Boseman Sol Dinkers and white defendants. Colored defendants include W L Mitchell Mary Bennett Joe Wilson and others. Additional cases: Joe Wilson sentenced to thirty days on disorderly conduct. Fritz Bolskowski paid costs to avoid roads time. John Day discharged. Lewis and Joe Yates not prosecuted. Woodbury and Spicer found not guilty of gambling.
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Recorder’s Court
George Harriss
Nolo
W. C. Montgomery
Messrs
Jack Batson
D. W. Bender
Ed. Taylor
C. H. Hibband
J. Boseman
Isaac Boseman
Noah Futch
E. F. Boseman
Sol. Dinkers
White
W. L. Mitchell
Mary Bennett
Joe Wilson
Big Linky Joe
Fritz Bolskowski
John Day
Nol
Lewis Yates
Joe Yates
David Woodbury
Spicer
John McCormick
Navy panel weighs sites for 11 million armor plant
Washington January 3 Rear Admiral Fletcher and other naval officers reviewed claims from over 100 cities for the location of the 11 million armor plant. A tour of inspection will follow after several cities are selected by the committee.
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Washington
Fletcher
Lawmaker Talks With Wilson Over One Year Extension
Washington January 3 Henry chairman of the House Rules Committee met with President Wilson to discuss extending the life of the joint committee on transportation for one year as its current term expires January 14.
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Washington
Jan
Henry
House Rules Committee
Wilson
Joint Committee On Transportation
Senate Defers Action on Hitchcock Peace Note Endorsement
Washington January 3 action on Senator Hitchcock's resolution to have the Senate endorse President Wilson's peace note again was deferred after a long debate.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Senate
Wilson
Banks Report Record 1916 Business In New Bern
New Bern North Carolina January 3 1916 bankers report 1916 business volume surpasses prior records with cash sales dominant Bradham's stores report cash only sales pushing lowest prices public school term opens with largest enrollment and concerns over measles and mumps among pupils as authorities urge parental vigilance
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New Bern
N. C
J. K. Hollowell
Bradham
Broad Street
J. T. White
Express Company
Union
H. B. Smith
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