President's world peace program outlined in bold terms
The speech presents open covenants and a moral framework for a just postwar order. It emphasizes Russian liberty, sea freedom, removal of economic barriers, fair colonial claims, and national self-determination, urging all powers to join a General Association of Nations and undo aggression.
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Germany
Brest-Litovsk
France
Alsace-Lorraine
Lfe
Great Britain
Serbia
Washington
Jan
Congress
Russia
Austria
Turkey
Balkan
Lloyd-George
United States
Prussia
Austria-Hungary
Romania
Montenegro
Ottoman Empire
Dardanelles
General Association of Nations
Jtperiariats
American campaign to boost Irish potato use
Washington reports the United States Food Administration plans a nationwide effort to increase Irish potato consumption. Grocers will host weekly potato days with special prices, Households urged to buy a week's supply, and hotels pressed to serve more potatoes. The drive aims to stabilize production and distribution, aid Allies, and curb rail congestion while Germany lags in usage.
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Dispatch
Washington
United States Food Administration
America
Food Administration
Department of Agriculture
Germany
Automobiles blamed for rising deaths outpacing diseases
Raleigh 1917 report shows automobile deaths surged 87 percent from 1915 to 1916 with a rate of 7.4 per 100 000. Trucks and commercial vehicles cause half of deaths. pedestrians, especially children, most at risk. Recommendations call for tougher driver rules strict pedestrian safeguards and school teaching of road safety.
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Raleigh
N.C
Poice
Lee J. Frankel
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
New York City Police Department
Massachusetts Highway Commission
Frankel
Igor Wate
Prayer Service Led by Mr Odis B Hinnant at First Baptist
Mr Odis B Hinnant will conduct the prayer service this evening at the First Baptist church. The service begins promptly at 7 30 o clock and all church members are invited to attend.
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Odis B. Hinnant
First Baptist Church
Virginia Women Convene to Coordinate War Activities
Heads of all Virginia women’s organizations meet in Richmond for a conference to plan and coordinate war work and activities. The meeting focuses on unified effort and mobilizing support for the war effort.
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Richmond
State of
Virginia
Major Peterson's Case Delayed to March Term
Special to The Raleigh News and Observer reports Major George Peterson of Camp Sevier wins a 60 day continuance in the embezzlement case. Judge Calvert notes the defense needs time while Peterson plans travel to Wilmington Asheville Greensboro to gather vouchers showing no misapplication of funds from his tenure as Assistant Adjutant General and Disbursing Officer. His $10 000 bond remains in force.
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Raleigh
N. C
Janiege Calvert
George Peterson
Camp Sevier
Calvert
Greensboro
Women Democrats Hold Grand Ball In New York City
The Women’s Democratic Club of New York City hosts a grand ball at Terrace Garden tonight with “Big Chief” Murphy and Tammany Hall figures as guests in celebration of an anniversary.
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New York
Jan
Murphy
Tammany Hall
Terrace Garden
Women's Democratic, Club
New York City
Roanoke Hotel Proprietor Praises Acid Iron Mineral Remedy
A Roanoke hotel proprietor Mr Joseph B Kennerly reports relief from chronic catarrh after using Acid Iron Mineral. He describes improved breathing sleep and hearing and endorses the product as a wonderful remedy. The ad suggests dilution in water and cites widespread unsolicited endorsements.
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Rosnoke
Jos. B
Kennedy
Jacksons Victory and Tammany Win Reported in New Orleans
The report notes Jacksons victory in New Orleans and Tammanys win in the citys resent election. Proceeds are to fund a central headquarters for the Democratic womens metropolis. Moore of Canetuck and Pencere ty were married last night at Rev Goodrichs home on Wicoit Avenue. Flynn is a young farmer and the bride has been a popular school teacher. They returned home today.
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Jackson
New Orleans
Tammany
Metropolis
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