Mackensen Near Panitzin as German Drive Advances
German forces under Marshal von Mackensen push north of Folk Shani and cross the Punka River, threatening Panitzin and the Russian line. Russians retreat to the Sereth, while Austro German troops press toward the Danube amid counterattacks, no major action on the Franco-Belgian front.
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Sereth
Danube
Berlin
Riger
Day Measure 15 Now Up in House
Washington dispatch reports the dry measure for the District of Columbia moved from Senate to the House after Senate passage. Proponents expect favorable House action. The bill would abolish saloons and ban manufacture and sale of liquor but allow private import, effective after November 1.
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National Capitol
House
Senate
District of Columbia
Cotton’s High Price Triggers Major Cleanup Effort
Washington dispatches report cotton prices rising, lifting average profit above 1 percent and generating more than two billion in earnings, prompting large scale cleanup actions.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Adamson test case final arguments heard by Supreme Court
Final argument of the Adamson test case was heard today by the Supreme Court. The government closing address completed, the case was to be submitted shortly after 1 o clock. A decision is expected within a week after filing in the Kansas City Federal Court by the railroads.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Kansas City
Contenders urged to keep up the drive for votes and diamonds
The article details a political style contest with big prize draws including a diamond ring and gold, noting Mrs. Fred W. Dock of Wilmington leading with 80 580 votes, followed by Ma mie Baldwin Gussie Skipper and Almeria Wolff. It highlights ongoing subscription efforts through next Saturday and the plan to close the contest with strong campaigning across towns like Fair Bluff.
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Fred W. Coek
Mamie Baldwin
Gussie Skipper
Almeria Wolff
Ariyemae Cribbs
Minnis Hardy
Tnd Therpt
Allr
Fred W. Dock
Wilmington
Dock
Governor Bickett Wins Reduced Salary After Fierce Fight
In Raleigh on January 10 governor Bickett will receive a salary of 6500 after the Senate and House adjusted the pay bill down from 7500. The clash centered on constitutional term interpretation and economy. Doughton and Page led the opposition, with Page proposing 10000. The final vote stood 61 to 48 with four Republicans in the majority. The Senate also faces a dispute over a 4075 refund to State convicts Christmas. Governor Craig has pledged to authorize the refund if the legislature refuses the payment.
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N. C
Bickett
House
Senate
Doughton
Alleghany
Page
Moore
Jones
Asheville
Alexandrian Torpedoed Off English Coast Sinking Confirmed
The Leyland Line announced via telegram that the British steamer Alexandrian was torpedoed and sunk near the English coast. The vessel sailed from New Orleans to Liverpool with 7,000 bales of cotton and miscellaneous cargo aboard.
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New York
Leyland Line
New Orleans
Liverpool
Hansom Cabs Then and Now in London Streets
London reports hansom cabs back on city streets under wartime stress. The growler remains the station cab for timid travelers while the gondola of London is kept in the museum. Inventor John Aloysius Hansom patented the design on December 23 1834 and later sold the patent for $50 000.
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London
London Museum
John Aloysius Hansom
England
German Raider Passes Through Allies Net
Cable advices from London report a German raider about 4,000 tons, 325 feet long and well armed, pierced the British naval net. Allies ships were warned by wireless to take precautions when approaching another vessel on the high seas.
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New York
London
Two Big North Carolina Concerns Chartered
Raleigh Jan 10 The General Paper Co of Roanoke Rapids was chartered by the Secretary of State with 5000 capital of which 2000 is paid in It plans to manufacture buy and sell paper and paper products The Hickory Spinning Co of Hickory with 300000 capital of which 75000 is paid in was chartered to manufacture yarn and other textiles.
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General Paper Co
Roanoke Rapids
Hickory Spinning Co
Hickory
Spinning Co
Rivers Harbors Bill Nears Final Passage
The rivers and harbors bill near completion would fund $35,000 to finish Cape Fear river improvements at and below Wilmington and $80,100 for next year’s maintenance. It also provides $5,000 for North, East and Black Rivers maintenance and creates a new project for the North East Cape Fear river with $25,375 to deepen channels to fertilizer plants near Wilmington. Congressman Small of North Carolina is credited with securing these provisions and will chair the committee next term.
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George H. Manning
Washington, D. C
Cape Fear River
Wilmington
East
North East
Cape Fear
Congressman Small
North Carolina
Small
Quit smoking and drinking ordered for Kemp McLawhorne
New Bern Jan 10 Kemp McLawhorne a young white man of Vanceboro pleaded guilty to carrying concealed weapons and was sentenced to twelve months probation after quitting cigarettes and whiskey to pay court costs. The judge also pending sentences for George Phifer who received four years for shooting a colored woman and concealed weapon respectively and vowed to curb pistol carriers.
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New Bern
Kemp McLawhorne
Vanceboro
W. F. Stacy
McLawhorne
Clyde Warren
W. P. Stacy
Wilmington
Craven County
George Phifer
Stack
Grand Jury
Entente to Wilson Peace Note Ready for Publication
The Entente governments approve the reply to President Wilson and plan to publish it in Paris within 48 hours. Delays stem from one power's phrasing changes, not terms, and the statement outlines peace terms more specifically than any prior official utterance.
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London
Entente
Wilson
Paris
Britt 15 Ready 10 Fight WeaveR Election Challenge
Washington Jan. 10 Congressman James Britt prepares papers to contest Zeb Weaver's election to Congress. He will file in the House challenging the canvass and court efforts to delay a certificate. The matter goes to the elections committee with a likely hearing next summer.
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George H. Manning
Washington, D. C
James Britt
House of Representatives
Zeb. Weaver
Weaver
Committee On Elections
Tick problem discussed by farmers in Atlanta
In Atlanta on January 10 federal and state officers addressed the tick problem affecting cattle. They outlined efforts to combat the pest physically and through propaganda to engage cattle owners. The afternoon session weighed dipping vats versus sprinkling as control methods.
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Atlanta
Federal Bureau of Animal Industry
Troops Leave Pets in the London Zoo During War
London reports the zoo has gained mascots from Dominions regiments. A monkey survivor of Heligoland and Dogger Bank, bears from Canada and the Rocky Mountains, plus deer, await battalions’ return. Bears reside on the Mappin Terrace and feel at home.
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London Zoo
Dominions
Heligoland
Dogger Bank
Canada
Rocky Mountains
Mappin Terrace
Alabama Governor Eyes Nogales Militia Visit
Montgomery Alabama January 10 Governor Charles Henderson reacts to reports from the Alabama National Guard Camp at Nogales Arizona noting twenty two soldiers died there in the last twenty days and seriously weighs a personal inspection trip.
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Ala
Alabama National Guard
Nogales
Ariz
Charles Henderson
Thaw Search Expands Across Cities in Kidnapping Case
The probe into Harry K. Thaw for kidnapping and assaulting Frederick Gump Jr. intensified with searches in New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Washington. Thaw, linked to a Christmas hotel incident, was reported moving from Philadelphia to Washington and possibly toward Pittsburgh. Local Thaw family members offered no details on his arrival or status.
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Harry K. Thaw
Frederick Gump, Jr
Kansas City
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Pittsburgh
Washington
Thaw
Young Gump
Public Hearing Suspended Amid Stock Market Inquiry Debate
Washington January 10 After a brief session the House rules committee halted public hearings on Representative Wood s resolution to probe the stock market leak. Many lawmakers expect the committee to report against a full inquiry while considering whether to pursue charges against government officials or a broad NYSE investigation tied to Lawson s accusations.
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House Rules Committee
Representative Wood
House
Lawson
New York Stock Exchange
Cotton Exchange
Judge Stacy Presses Jurors and a Southbound Wedding
In New Bern Craven County Judge W P Stacy fines jurors W H Rowe and A E Seiloff ten dollars each for failure to answer. Miss Mary Moore wed F B Bramyate of Petersburgy Va at 6 30 am in Beaufort. Curtin the steam tug leaves for Washington NC after two days in port as crew face accusations of disorderly conduct in that town.
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New Bern
W. P. Stacy
Wilmington
Craven County
W. H. Rowe
A. E. Seiloff
Mary Moore
C. E. Moore
F. B. Bramyate
Petersburgy Va
Beaufort
Cartwright
Curtin
Washington, N. C
J. E. Emery
Washington
Educational bill tabled in North Carolina House
A telegram from Representative L. Clayton Grant reports his educational bill to raise New Hanover County Board of Education membership to five was tabled in the House yesterday at his request. He acted in line with an agreement made at a mass meeting last Saturday night.
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L. Clayton Grant
New Hanover County
Movement on Foot to Make Alaska Dry
Washington January hearing before the House territories committee showed 325 retail liquor saloons and six breweries in Alaska. Chairman Houston signaled the committee will report favorably on the bill to enforce a bone dry territory.
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Washington
Alaska
House Territories Committee
Houston
Suffragists Picket White House in Silent Protest
On January 10 twelve women from the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage began silent daily picketing at the White House gates. They posted banners asking President Wilson what he will do for woman suffrage and planned to stand 10 am to 6 pm with three hour reliefs, aiming to confront the president as he enters or exits.
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Washington
White House
Congressional Union For Woman Suffrage
Wilson
Wiliam
Silent Sentinels
Merchants Deny Blame for Food Price Rise in City Meet
Philadelphia hosts the twenty-ninth annual convention of the National Association of Commission Merchants. Delegates from major cities gather for a three day session to discuss plans to fight the nationwide move to eliminate middlemen and to deny responsibility for current high food prices.
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Philadelphia
Promise
Commission
Cold Wave to Hit Midwest and Northeast This Week
A pronounced cold wave will sweep the Middle Atlantic States Michigan Ohio Valley and New England Thursday and Friday. Web warnings urge residents to prepare for several days of low temperatures and sharp winds as the cold snap grips the region.
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