Rivers and Harbors Bill Keeps North Carolina Funded
Washington July 27 The rivers and harbors bill as passed by the Senate retains North Carolina appropriations when conference settles. Provisions include 35000 for Cape Fear river improvements below Wilmington 85000 for Cape Fear Northeast and Black river works 100000 for the Norfolk to Beaufort inland waterway 35000 for Beaufort and Morehead City harbors and related inlets and waterways plus a lump sum for several rivers and creeks and the Swan Quarter bay to Deep bay waterway.
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George H. Manning
Washington
D. C
Senate
North Carolina
House
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Wilmington
Northeast
Black Rivers
Norfolk
Beaufort
Morehead City
Beaufort Inlet
Pamlico Sound
Core Sound
Beaufort Harbor
Jacksonville
Bay
Meuse
Trent
Swan Quarter Bay
Deep Bay
Petition to conscript income above three thousand in NC district
A petition circulated in Bumberton urges Senators Simmons and Overman and Representative Godwin to back laws that conscript all income over $3,000 annually. It proposes a minimum $100 monthly payment to each drafted citizen, arguing wealth should bear war costs. Abe Swartzberg leads the drive with many signatures.
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Senate
House
F. M. Simmons
Lee S. Overman
United States Senate
H. L. Godwin
House of Representatives
United States
Couneee
Abe Swartzberg
More Commissions Issued Today In North Carolina
Special to The Dispatch from Raleigh dated July 27 reports Major Sidney C. Chalmers of Durham commissioned first lieutenant in the new artillery regiment led by Col. Albert Cox. The Adjutant-General’s office also lists appointments in the Second Infantry including Captains Albert Barr and William D. Holland, First Lieutenants James A. Clifton and Ralph Faison, and Second Lieutenants Julian Wood Jr. and Lawrence B. Bradsheer.
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Raleigh
N. C
Sidney C. Chalmers
Durham
New Artillery Regiment
Col
Albert Cox
Adjutant-General’s Office
Albert Barr
William D. Holland
James A. Clifton
Ralph Faison
Julian Wood, Jr
Lawrence B. Bradsheer
British Take Ground After Counterattack Near La Basseville
British forces report capturing La Basseville near the French border and driving enemy troops from the village. They claim additional prisoner losses and note a British detachment withdrew under pressure from a large German counterattack near Magchy Les Preux and Ypres. All units report some men missing after the night’s fighting.
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la Basseville
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Four–way North Carolina Governor race potential in 1920s era
A prominent North Carolina politician argues that Robert N. Page remains highly esteemed after resigning from Congress. He predicts a strong gubernatorial primary with Rufus A Doughton Max Gardner Cameron Morrison and Page as likely contenders. Page is favored by many in Washington and state delegates.
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Oie
Robert N. Page
Cameron’ Morrison
Charlotte
North Carolina
Morrison
Congress
Page
Bre
Rufus A.doughton
Ashepout
Max Gardner
Shelby
Cameron Morrison
Washington
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Rufus Coughton
Max Gartner
House of Representatives
Capitol
Old North
Parade planned in Chicago for new National Army call
The movement to honor the 50 000 men drafted into the National Army in Chicago announced plans for August 4. Four thousand reserve officers in training at Fort Sheridan will command the troops. Citizens with numbers in the call are invited to participate and pay tribute to Chicago’s first quota in the National Army.
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Chicago
National Army
Fort Sheridan
Don't Use Dyes for Gray Hair Hair Culture Ad Promotes Booklet
An illustrated booklet titled Hair Culture is advertised. The ad promotes a gray hair alternative sold under a maker's satisfaction warranty. Hessig-Ellis Drug Co. of Memphis Tennessee is listed for direct mail order or in Green's Drug stores. A large bottle is offered for 50 cents.
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Hurley Sworn In as Member of Board and Shipping News
Arenas Press reports Hurley sworn in as member of the Shipping Board. Denman to chair. President Wilson accepts resignation of Theodore Brent of Orleans, former vice chairman, amid ongoing board reshuffle and policy debates.
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Shipping Board
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Denmen
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