Central Empires in Crisis as Submarine War Persists
The article notes a troubled political climate in Austria and Germany with Pan German backlash against Austro Hungary Foreign Minister Czernin and pressure on Count Roedern. It reports industrial unrest along the Rhine, German attacks on politicians, and German and American naval plans amid an anticipated Western front push.
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Count Czernin
Willem
Rhine
Germany
Dutt
von Kuehlmann
Rus
Secretary Baker Defends War Department Before Senate
In a long personal statement before the Senate Military Committee Secretary Baker rebutted Chamberlain's charges of inefficiency. He said deficiencies were promptly remedied and revealed confidential war facts, noting France and Britain would supply artillery and that over a million troops were ready to move.
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Washington
Baker
Senate
Chamberlain
War Department
Secretary of War
France
Great Britain
National Guard
National Army
United States
Pershing
Leonard Wood
Cunarder Andania Goes To The Bottom After Torpedoing
The Cunarder Andania, reported torpedoed but not sunk, went to the bottom after attempts to enter port failed. The 13 405 ton liner was torpedoed off the coast on Sunday morning. Belfast dispatches said no deaths were reported. Built in 1913, Andania had ferried many trips between British and American ports.
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London
Associated Press
Ister
Belfast
German Outbreaks Reported Amid Dutch Caution
Reports from London say fresh disasters in Germany are spreading to the Netherlands with severe outbreaks in the industrial districts. Troops and machine guns have been moved to Muelheim on the Rhine and to Cologne, but no decisive defeats are noted.
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London
Germany
Holland
Muelheim
Rhine
Cologne
Deis
Patrol Boat Goes Ashore Near Washington
A patrol boat ran aground on a rock near Waters on January 25. There were no injuries reported to the crew as rescue operations continued and officials assessed the vessel's condition.
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Washington
Ned
Postpone Murder Trial in Pitsfota Mass
The murder trial of McKinley Grant charged in the death of Miles Hewitt has been indefinitely postponed. Grant has been committed to a state hospital for observation after Hewitt was killed by a blow with an axe in his barn last February. His wife was named an accessory. No new date is set.
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Pitsfota Mass
McKinley Grant
Miles Hewitt
Superior
Grant
Rey
Hewitt
Hig
St Valentine Golf Opens At Pinehurst Venue
A goodly array of prominent golfers lined up on the links of the Pinehurst Country Club for the opening of the fourteenth annual St Valentine tournament. The tournament play will continue through the entire week.
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St. Valentine’s Golf
Pinehurst
Interest in Steel Dividend Speculation in New York
In New York traders discuss the upcoming United States Steel dividend meeting tomorrow. The last quarterly dividend was 1.25 percent regular plus three flags, and market observers wonder if this rate will be maintained or adjusted by the directors.
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New York
United States Steel
Areca
New York City Halts Business Again Amid Coal Shortage
New York reports a second of ten heavy Mondays with widespread exemptions requests. Stock Exchange and major banks closed as coal shortages persist, while rail shipments improve and harbor ice breaks up under northeast winds.
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New York
New York City
Granthex Police
Ole Deere
New York Stock
Kansas to Observe Birthday Celebration
Topeka Kansas will mark the fifty seventh birthday with a state reunion of Kansas pioneers in the capital and a Kansas City Club dinner featuring Senator James E Watson of Indiana as chief speaker.
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Kansas
Topeka
Kans
Kansas City Club
James E. Watson
Indiana
Intensive Submarine Campaigns Planned This Spring
Washington reports Germany will launch its strongest submarine offensive this spring targeting trans Atlantic shipping. U boats in the Atlantic have been recalled for repairs as Secretary Baker notes the drive may be paired with an expected German five on the west front.
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Europe
Wer Baker
Washington
America
France
Whcich
Germany
Baker
Atlantic
West Front
No Copy of Czernin Speech Sent to Wilson
Washington reports say no copy of Count Czernin's speech was received by the State Department in advance of publication or since. Lee Lansing stated no copy had been forwarded to President Wilson, and surprise was expressed at dispatches claiming otherwise.
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Czernin
Washington
State Department
Wilson
Austria
Lee Lansing
British Casualties Decrease This Week
London reports British casualties for the week ending today total 8 58 with officers 26 and men 1 714 killed or died of wounds wounded or missing officers 128.
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London
Prices investigate outside states on flour and sugar
Raleigh reports the Food Administration has questioned mills outside North Carolina over flour prices exceeding the 12.50 per barrel limit and sugar charges above the 10 cent per pound margin. Officials note only one case of a local dealer exceeding sugar margins due to invoicing delays, refunded promptly.
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Raleigh
Food Administration
Washington
North Carolina
Millers Discuss War Effects at Michigan Convention
The Michigan millers at their annual convention in Lansing discuss the war's impact on the milling industry. The meeting gathers prominent industry representatives from across the state.
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Lansing
Mich
Goldman and Berkman Convictions Upheld by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court refused to grant a re hearing and ordered the mandate for Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman to proceed. They were convicted in New York of conspiring to violate the draft law and the court sustained the conviction on January 14.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Emma Goldman
Alexander Berkman
New York
Decrees Shelter Knights Endowment Insurance Rates
The Federal Court decrees deny the Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias views on increasing assessments for endowment insurance. The matter may be reviewed by the Supreme Court today to settle disputes over the 1883 bylaw amendments.
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Washington
Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias
Supreme Court
Storm disrupts Greensboro business amid heatless Monday rule
A severe cold storm hit Greensboro on a Monday causing the county to shutter many shops as the Fuel Administration's heatless Monday policy aimed to curb fuel use left workers idle. 400 clerks and laborers faced unemployment while retailers could not operate without heat.
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Wood Choapety I
Greensboro
N. C
Jong Meh
Revolution In Finland Proceeds Amid Turmoil
Stockholm reports Finland's long threatened revolution continues in the eastern region as unrest intensifies. The scene is described as a period of upheaval with widespread political tension and potential governmental changes underway.
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Finland
Stockholm
North Carolinians named to Blue Ridge campaign executive board
George Watts of Durham and F. A. Abbott of Charlotte are appointed to the central executive committee for the Blue Ridge Association war fund drive. The campaign targets 125000 for conference and training facilities at Black Mountain while NC contributions total 1000000 for buildings and a working fund. Army Y M C A secretaries will distribute across meetings as hundreds of religious workers prepare for summer training.
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Dispatch
Atlanta
Central
Blue Ridge Association
District of Columbia
George Watts
Durham
F. A. Abbott
Charlotte
Southland
Black Mountain
Asheville
North Carolina
Army Y. M. C. A
Blue Ridge
Red Triangle
Army
Willie McEachern Dead in Tyron Derry to Jacksonville
Telegram informs Mrs. A B Helden of Tyron North Carolina that Willie McEachern has died. The remains will be sent to Jacksonville Florida for interment. Uncles W H N M Alex and Duncan McEachern of the city are noted relatives.
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Tyron
Derry
Jacksonville
Fla
A. 8. Helden
J. D. McEachern
N. C
Willie McEeachern
Messrs
W. HN. M
Alex and
Duncan McHachern
Death of Mrs. Pierce at 79 in Wilmington residence
Mrs. Sarah B. Pierce died Sunday afternoon at 4 at the home of her daughter Mrs. A J Eason on Castle Hayne road in Wilmington. She was 79 and survived by three daughters and three sisters. Funeral service was held this afternoon at Bladen Street Methodist Church with Rev B Se pastor and Rev A D McClure, D D officiating. burial in Bellevue cemetery.
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City
Sarah B. Pierce
A. J. Eason
Castle Hayne
Fateh
Rocky Point
H. Dudley
Richmond
A. D. McClure
D. D
Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Ferment
Bellevue Cemetery
Les
Snow Storm Wreaks Havoc Across East Marching Snow Delays War Traffic
A major snow storm sweeps the U S East with heavy accumulations in Pennsylvania and Northern Virginia. Rail centers slow down as coal and rail traffic face disruption. Virginia reports up to 16 inches and a frozen Shenandoah river hindering movement.
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Washington
The
Fuel Administration
Lake Region
Weather Bureau
Rocky Mountains
Ohio Valley
Florida
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Fenashtani
Chicago
Scranton
Virginia
Winchester
Shenandoah
Four American Aviators Take Part in Dawn Bombing Raid
Four American aviators attached to a French squadron joined a daylight bombing mission over Germany on Sunday in France. Weather fog hindered damage assessment, but low altitude flight suggested good results. Returning home they endured heavy anti aircraft fire as they crossed back over the line.
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France
Germany
Nes
Enem
First of Four Sermons by Rev J J Hurt at First Baptist
Rev Dr John Jeter Hurt preached to a large Sunday night crowd at the First Baptist Church. Details tease topics for upcoming sessions with emphasis on patriotic themes and religious service.
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J. J. Hurt
John Jeter Hurt
Paset
First Baptist Church
Sree
Hurt
Siete Star
Bethleh
Government urges crackdown on moonshine in dry states
Washington January 28. Internal Revenue Commissioner Roper urges Governors and county officials to cooperate in suppressing illicit distilling as moonshine rises in dry states especially in the South. He cites camps in South Carolina and Georgia and notes rising illegal whiskey sales to soldiers.
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Washington
Roper
Jeoport
North South Carolina
Reverend T P Allen Enters Duties at St Andrews
Rev Thomas P Allen preached at St Andrews as he begins his duties as pastor of Immanuel Presbyterian church for the Wilmington Presbytery. He led services in McClure's absence while serving as evangelist last week.
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T. P. Allen
Thomas P. Allen
Immanuelbyterian Church
Wilmington Presbytery
St. Andrew'sterday
A. D. McClure
Army Post
Fortwell
Mr. Allen
Immanuel Church
Annual Meeting of the Wilmington Red Cross Chapter
The Wilmington Red Cross Chapter will hold its annual meeting Thursday at 7 o clock in the Chamber of Commerce room. Officers report on the year’s work and full attendance of the membership is expected.
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Wailton
Realty Transfers Two Minor Deeds Filed This Morning
Real estate transfers list two minor deeds filed in Wilmington Beach and Lakeside Park. The Wilmington Beach Corporation and Southern Realty and D Company deed a lot at Wilmington Beach to J A Robertson Sr for valuable considerations.
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Wilmington Beach Corporation
J. A. Robertson, Sr
Atmington Beach
Southern Realty and
D . Company
Lakeside Park
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Andania
ERMAN
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Blue Ridge Board
Central Committee
Willie McEachern
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ST. Andrews
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