Secret Enemies and Rising Dangers in the United States
The article warns of a persistent, growing German spy and secret agent threat operating within the United States. It cites a Norfolk fire as evidence of covert activity, urges harsher punishment for convicted enemies, and calls for greater public vigilance and publicity about plots and arrests.
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Russig
Italy
United States
Scret
Tagliamento
Aleady
Norfolk
Fort Caswell drill notes show five soldiers in unit
A fragment notes a Fort Caswell drill of five soldiers issued days ago. The terse line cites a small unit and concise action with no further context or names.
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Fort Caswelline
German Soldiers in Italy and Wood's Frontline Move
The text notes German troops wintering on Italian plains and drooping morale as plans shift toward France under General Wood. It mentions consumer shortages, especially sugar, and criticizes grocers for not fully cutting purchases, while praising a veteran manager's steady conduct and leadership in railroads.
Sorting Out the Goats Readers Say German Aliens Should Register
The Charlotte Observer argues that naturalized German citizens are loyal and should be protected by law as the United States orders a census of all naturalized enemies. The piece notes spies arise from the floating pool of unnaturalized Germans and praises naturalized citizens aiding census efforts beginning February 4.
The Railroads and Government Control Debate
The article notes Congress will likely back wartime government control of railroads but may oppose an indefinite extension. It suggests a split among lawmakers between keeping control as a temporary emergency measure and resisting any permanent shift toward government ownership.
World War Fronts Report Mixed Progress Across Europe
The latest war dispatch notes slow but steady Allied advances on the Mester and Cambrai fronts with British and French gains. Italian forces hold and push positions west of the Piave while German moves slow across most theaters except Russia where peace talks proceed with difficulty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mester
Fundenburg
Cambrai
Laon
Italy
Piave
Russia
British Authors Call For Bomb War In Retaliation
In a Greenville Reflector excerpt, readers argue that Germans must suffer retaliation to halt air raids on civilians. The piece claims German anger will push authorities to end raids as British and French towns suffer, while aviators strike at enemy targets to deter further destruction.
United People Support Wilson for New War Effort
The article asserts Americans remain loyal to President Wilson as the U S prepares to send a large force to Europe in 1915. It acknowledges mistakes by leaders but argues the public will forgive errors and continue backing government policy amid difficult wartime decisions.
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Wilson
Oneone
Tmaan
Germanys Scheming to Draw Allies into Peace Talks
Germany pursues ingenuity to lure England France and America into peace negotiations with Russia. The article warns that the Allies must avoid being placed in awkward positions or seen as colluding with Germany while she seeks to persuade both their publics that the Allies aim to destroy Germany.
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Germany
England
France
America
Russia
Health officer named for Rowan as Warren replaces Smith
Dr. Andrew Jackson Warren of Hillsboro appointed health officer by the State Board of Health of Rowan county to relieve Dr. L. J. Smith who has been transferred to Wilson county to relieve Dr. J. C. Braswell Jr recently commissioned in the officers' medical reserve corps. Warren is a native of Orange county and has practiced medicine in Hillsboro for three years.
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Andrew Jackson Warren
Hillsboro
State Board of“Health
Rowan County
L. J. Smith
Wilson County
J. C. Braswell
Officers’ Medical Reserve’ Corps
Warren
Orange County
Rocky Mount Telegram
Durham
County Ful Committee
Wood Yard
Umstead
Norfolk and Western
Hoisery Mill
Government Takes Control Of Railroads In Wartime
The President proclaims government authority over railroads as an emergency wartime measure. The creation of a railway administrator marks a major national effort, linking private interests to the war task and insisting private and corporate sectors support the government to ensure successful completion.
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Charlotte News
Ptask
War Critique and Russian Peace Talks Report
The Greensboro News shares a harsh wartime verdict on humanity while noting daily independence declarations in a new Russian province. It reports peace prospects in Petrograd and a straightened command urging troops to conserve ammo for those resisting peace amid ongoing informal negotiations.
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Greensboro
Petrograd
Reed's committee accuses Hoover of bias and obfuscation
The Hickory Record quotes a criticism of Reed's committee for denouncing Hoover publicly, summoning witnesses to prove misconduct, and denying Hoover a chance to respond, calling the tactic a sly trick.
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Hickory Record
Reed
Hoover
Generous Southern towns honor troops amid postwar care
Fayetteville and Greenville hosted soldiers with lavish hospitality, spending over 6000 dollars on food, dancing, and entertainment. The letters urge stern stance against German peace advocates and praise administrative diligence in the draft, while warning about income tax evasion.
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Fayetteville
Charlotte
Greenville
S. C
Government Tuberculosis Sanitarium Siteed Near Azelea
The Times notes approval of land near Azelea for a tuberculosis sanitarium to treat U S soldiers and states the Kenilworth Inn property would be opened as a government hospital, drawing favorable comment.
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Asheville
Times
Azelea
United States
Kenilworth Inn
Mrs Sasser Dead Mother of Local Druggist Passes at 79
Mrs Elizabeth Holt Sasser, mother of prominent druggist L B Sasser, died yesterday evening at her Wayne County home near Goldsboro. She was 79, with death attributed to infirmities of advanced age, leaving sorrow among friends and family.
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Wayne County
L. B. Sasser
Elizabeth Holt Sasser
Goldsboro
Judge Kenesawa Pana Landis Prepares for Chicago Conspiracy Trials
United States district Judge for the Northern District of Illinois since 1905, Kenesawa Pana Landis will preside over trials in Chicago beginning today for 108 Wycoff members accused of government conspiracy. Landis, 51, a native of Giio, has long been noted for his robust reputation and career in law and politics. He studied at common schools in Logansport and Washington, entered legal practice in Chicago, and rose to prominence after presiding over pivotal Standard Oil antitrust cases worth 29,240,690 dollars.
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Kenesawa Pana Landis
Chiago
United States
Illinois
Giio
Ticziion
Logansport
Slenoerenhy
Iis
Landis
Fee
Benchet
Wissington
Gresham
Scersear Gresheny
History notes from scattered years and events
A compact timeline recounts events from 1818 to 1893 including Obda case, French involvement over missionaries, Willard Barrows death in Davenport, the 1868 engineer surveys, and the 1893 appointment of the Duke of Almedavardoll Valley as Spanish minister to the United States.
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DAI Legec
Cactin-Ciina
Teddy
Willard Barrows
Tts
Laws
Davenport
An Munson
Blass
Almedavardoll Valley
United States
One Year Ago Today in the War Battle Ended Russians Retreat
A historical note recalls the Battle of Matchin ending with a Russian retreat, German forces claiming large captures in the Carpathians, and the appointment of Lord Cowdray as chief of England's air service.
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Matchin
Gerlin
Carpathians
Lord Cowdray
England
Air Service
Birthday anniversaries of notable figures listed in naval and civic circles
Rear Admiral Ross born in Clarion Virginia 72 years ago today. Richard Henry Dana born in Carbyjdce Massachusetts 37 years ago today. Henry C Hall born in New York 58 years ago today. Les S Overman born in Salisbury North Carolina 104 years ago today. Franklin Murphy former New Jersey governor born in Jersey City. Cal Delaney Detroit born lightweight boxer 25 years ago today. Lilian Sasser and family details noted. Johnny Dimdee resumes boxing after weeks of idleness due to injuries.
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Admirel Ross
Clarion
Richard Henry Dana
National Civil Service Reform League
Carbyjdce
Mass
Henry C. Hall
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York
Les S. Overman
United States
North Carolina
Salisbury
N. C
Kanklin Murphy
New Jersey
Jersey City
Cal Delaney
Detroit
Statewide Navy Relief Drive Begins in Massachusetts
A statewide drive to support the Navy Relief Society starts across Massachusetts under the auspices of a committee of prominent business leaders. The ten day campaign will canvass every trade and office to raise funds and aid for service members and their dependents.
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Navy Relief
Bretsa
Iass
Navy Relief Society
Massachusetts
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