Fayetteville presses third bid for army camp cantonment
Fayetteville pursues an ordinance corps camp to train about 16,000 men after two failed attempts. George H. Manning reports that Fayetteville officials led by Chamber of Commerce president Thomas L. Sutton traveled to Washington to urge the selection, amid rumors and contested water supply claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Manning
Washington
D. C
Fayetteville
Thomas L. Sutton
Charlotte
North Carolina
Simmions
Overyman
Bickett
Baker
Department
Sutton
Chamber of Commerce
Sixteen Injured in Portlock Train Collision
Sixteen government employees and others were injured when an engine and two coaches carrying government forces to Portlock Yard collided with a stationary engine on the Norfolk and Western main line this morning at 7 50. Passengers were scattered. 16 were sent to St Vincent’s hospital with injuries including broken noses and facial bruising. Internally hurt likely E F Parker of Berkley ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Norfolk
Porklock
Norfolk and Western
Portlock
St. Vincent’s Hospital
E. Fe Parker
Berkley Ward
Port Hook
Engier
A. K. Fentress
Ome
President Wilson Promotes Army Officers in Major Reshuffle
President Wilson announces a wartime promotion list elevating Brigadier General Peyton A. March to major general in the Regular Army. The action follows a broad batch of promotions across cavalry, infantry, artillery, engineers, coast artillery, and other corps, naming many named officers by rank and branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Peyton A. March
National Army
Wilson
Sprisadies
William C. Langejten BE
McMahon
William Dadan
McDonald
Edward Klier
de Rosey C. Cabell
Cavalry
Edward A. Miller
Irys
Thomas H. Rees
Corps of Eancers
George W.gatchell
Coastal
P. D. Lochridge
New F. McClure
Peter v. Harris
Infantry
Munroe McFarland
Infatry
William R. Sample
AS Heimick
John Sinn
Hobagyly L. Howse
Caviry
Clement “A. F
Short Measure in Cord Wood Sparks City Action
City and county efforts continue to distribute wood as shortages bite and short measures draw scrutiny. City Solicitor Burton warns that short loads violate weight and measure laws with fines up to 200 dollars and possible imprisonment for fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H E. T. Burton
Burton
Authoities
Associated Charities
Salvation Army
Ain
Tidewater Power Company
Thos. P. Noe
Carrie Price
L. M. Bunting
R. C. Cantwell
Meares Street
Hoboken Fire Devastates Plant After Stubborn Blaze
A six story Gatts McQuade Company mill plant in Hoboken New Jersey was destroyed after hours of fighting. Firemen soldiers and civilians aided by New York fire boats and railroad tugs contained the blaze. About 1 000 soldiers guarded the district and several firemen were treated for cold exhaustion and smoke inhalation. The loss is estimated at 250000 with many smaller fires sparked by a 40 mile wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hoboken
N. J
United States
New York
Gatts-McQuade Company
Profits Reported in Clinchfield Navigation Deal
Washington January 4 profits amounting to over one million dollars were reported from a deal involving the Clinchfield Navigation Company. The article notes large earnings linked to the transaction but provides few specifics on the parties or terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Clinchfield Navigation Company
President Wilson Outlines Railroad Operation Plan
President Wilson explains federal control of railroads during wartime to unify transportation for mobilization. He notes private rail executives aided voluntary coordination but argues government administration ensures universal use of tracks and terminals. He calls for guaranteed compensation to owners and creditors with fair value maintained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igh
Congress
Secretary of War
of Co
America
Ais Cpa
Suring
I .Ovn
Russian envoy Litvinoff signals cautious ambassadorship
London January 4 Maxım Litvinoff named Bolsheviki ambassador to Great Britain plans to stay in London awaiting instructions He is described as broad minded and attached to English institutions He says his task is to disseminate truth about Russia and counter misinterpretations of the Bolshevik government He believes German soldiers' talks with Trotzky and Lenin aid overthrow of Kaiserism and envisions a possible joint Russian German march against the foe of world proletariat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty“Ersotiatea Press
London
Maxim Litvinoff
Bolsheviki Ambas
Great Britain
Petrograd
Englgland
Litvinoff
Prussia
Russia
M. Litvinoff
Trotzky
Lenine
Germany
Unified railway administration gains authority and guidance
The administration emphasizes public conscience and financial stability as crucial to shield private investors and national banks from unjust injury. William McAdoo assumes organizer and director general duties to harmonize rail and government finances, with Congress urged to provide prompt funding and guarantees for initial operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easils
William
McAdoo
National Treasury
Congress
Secretary of the Freasury
Baseball schedules for 1918 to be drawn in Dover Hall
Chicago Jan 4 1918 the schedules of the two major leagues will be drawn up in Dover Hall Georgia by American League president Johnson and Barney Dreyfus of the Pittsburgh Nationals. They will go to Dover Hall immediately after the National Commission meeting in Cincinnati next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Dover Hall
Georgia
Johnson
American League
Barney Dreyfus
Pittsburgh Nationals
Richmond Sees Record Low Temperature Report
The Associated Press reports Richmond Virginia plunged to one degree below zero this morning. The extreme cold breaks January records as residents cope with subzero conditions and heavy frost across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated:Press
Richmond
Mercury
A Case at Law in Triangle Play Promotes Big Message
The Grand screens A Case at Law a drama on liquor sale to youths and inherited tastes. The tale argues no law can save the young man from temptation and portrays a stark social message with tense drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Exchien Sage
Morness College, Inc
Wilmington Land Lot to Be Sold in Commissioner's Sale
By decree of the Superior Court the commissioner will sell at public auction cash at the Wilmington courthouse on February 4 1918 at noon the described land lot 6 block 74 in Wilmington city bounds with measurements 42 by 66 feet beginning on Queen street 40 feet east of Queen and Second streets. Sale conducted by William M Bellamy the commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Alice Larkins
Joln Larkins
Thomas Harriss
Court House
Wilmington
Queen Street
Second Streets
Second Street
Queen Stret
William M. Bellamy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ordnance Corps
Chamber l of Commerce
Cumberland City
Frain
Will Wilson
Kaiser
Bolshe
Viki
Metro
Mabel Taliaferro
Grand Theatre
Battle of
Bunker Hill
Red Cross
the Slacker
William Christy Cabanne
San Juan Hill
the Alamo
Bedhoe’s Island
Triangle Pictures
Dick Rosson
Pauline Curley
Marie Lavgne
Cliff Watson
Kentucky
Stella Stamper
Ake
Earl Meyers
Pep
Wei Ri
Messenger Service
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Postal Telegraph
Marine Iron & Steel Co
Norflok
Chas. Finkelstein
Chas. Finkelstein’s
LL. Mater
S. Fifth Street
Philadelphia
Motte Business College, Inc
Motte Business College
Harriss Printing and Advertising ‘Co
Jersey
Charleston
Wakefield
Express
F. O. B. Young
The
Slacker
Taliaferro
E. A. Shand
Toledo
Colleg
Moit
Busines College, Inc
Kendrix
Mechanics Association
Vy Chanics
Mechanics! Mechanics
Ind L
Moler
Barber College
Forsythe St
Atlanta, Ga
Gordox
M. Lance
Carolina Beach
Motte Business Collect Inc
Bear Prot and
Moise. Co
Paca
Market St
Corner 4Th
Bladen
L. D. Care Dispatch
East Wilmington
J. R. Berry
Barlow Bros
D. P. Lieward
Offic
Republic
Einstein Bros
From
and Grace Sts
Church St
Newport News
Grote Hutchison
Robert ¢. Barr
Dock St
Whit Kne
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!