Abernethy protests Dortch nomination in North Carolina race
The New Bern candidate Charles L. Abernethy vows a full investigation into irregularities in the third district primary. He protested Wayne county results and filed with the state board of elections after alleging illegal votes and missing counts in Wayne and Sampson counties. He warns of a major political confrontation as unfolds.
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Charles L. Abernethy
W. T. Dortch
Wayne
Sampson
Abernethy
New Bern
State Board of Elections
New Bern Sun-Journal
Dortch
North Carolina
Carter Abernethy fight renews call for square deal justice
The article portrays Mr Abernethy as vindicated in the Carter Abernethy conflict, illustrating that the average man can win justice and that might does not always prevail. Friends pledge support regardless of future steps, and warn opponents the matter may continue if defeat is not fair.
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Carter-Abernethy
Abernethy
Jewish Soldiers in Canada Win Right to Choose Front
Canadian conscription grants Jewish youths a rare privilege to transfer to separate Jewish units bound for Palestine front. Existing Jewish units in Canada grow from eligible and ineligible recruits alike. Britain's pledge to aid a Jewish homeland spurs enlistment, with London recruits seeing action at El Salt. Over 1,000 American Jews join the Jewish Battalion, and Zionists expect a division soon.
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Palestine
Jewish Administrative Commission
Jerusalem
London
El-Salt
Amercan
Zionist Organization of America
Tarboro Organizes Rat Tail Round-Up With Prizes
The Tarboro mayor and aldermen, urged by County Agent Zeno Moore, launched a rat tail round-up to destroy rats and conserve food. Prizes of 25 dollars will be awarded to participating children to buy thrift stamps under the motto Kill Rats and Swat the Kaiser. Director Kilgore of the extension service commends the move and urges other towns to follow suit.
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Tarboro
Zeno Moore
Swat
B. W. Kilgore
Agricultural Extension Service
The Valuable Peanut in Wartime Food Production
The peanut, praised by state and federal authorities, yields food and livestock feed from nearly all its product. Peanut oil, butter, and crude cake support cooking lard substitutes and animal feed, with peanut flour produced by cold pressing from cake. War conditions expand its role in feeding the nation.
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United States Food Administration
One Year Since First U S Military Registration
One year after the first U S military registration a million plus new registrants have been examined and classified. By June 1 1918 total registrations to date reach 1 595 708 with general school and specialist categories. General Crowder notes the nation has formed a mobile army and that the rest of the work should be easier.
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Lst
Crowder
Washington rulers blamed for steering ship of state
A critic laments the government in Washington and questions why capable citizens with strong ideas about governance are not in control, implying a mismatch between leadership and educated public opinion.
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Washington
Empty whiskey bottles found in legislative halls
The discovery of numerous empty whisky bottles in various areas of the national legislature buildings in Washington fuels ongoing wild speculation in the capital. The incident highlights concerns about decorum and the conduct of lawmakers amid a wave of controversial discourse.
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Washington
Unclear submarine incident wording with German flag remark
Fragmentary report notes a submarine operation off the American coast and a captain referencing a strange mag. The remark about the German flag and a Washington Post quote about a low German birth rate appear, suggesting period commentary on wartime naval events.
Raleigh labor convention declares idleness a crime
A Raleigh convention resolved that idleness should be treated as a crime, reflecting a belief long suspected by many. The act formalizes a stance already widely acknowledged among observers.
Congressmen Preserve Whiskey for Constituents
In a practical idle tradition some lawmakers keep a small stash of whiskey to offer constituents who call, a gesture that blends hospitality with political theater amid long, routine office hours.
Hoover Declares Whiskey Will Not Force Drink Ban
Hoover argues the United States will not impose a nationwide ban on beer and wine while whiskey production continues. He states the policy should not compel all citizens to drink, prioritizing choice over prohibition.
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Hoover
Submarine Off Wrightsville Signals Wise Crew Rest Plan
A submarine cruising off Wrightsville is described as having a prudent crew seeking a safe resting place after long duties. The report notes careful navigation and calm demeanor as they seeks harbor to recover.
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Wrightsville
Allies Refuse to be Whipped by the Kaiser
A terse wartime note asserts the Allies will not be whipped by the Central Powers, signaling resolve amid extreme strain and the swift turn of military tides.
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C. P
No-Comment Quip on Censure Over Rum Tale Sparks Debate
A witty remark about censuring a colleague who falters before drinking monkey rum stirs discussion. The line hints at political delicacy and the risks of public judgment in governance. No names or places are provided in the readable text.
Protest Against Local Board Assigning Poets to Classes
A formal protest is filed opposing assignment of poets to any class other than First A. The document cites objections to curriculum changes and seeks reaffirmation of current class placement policies.
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First A
Inland Waterway and War Bond Sentiments
A coastal defense mood is expressed with lines about an inland waterway and wartime morale. The speaker mocks blind critics and laments Hun propaganda, urging support for war gardens and buying war stamps amid office hours disputes.
Our National Labor Policy and Wartime Boards
Washington reports that the labor policy machinery created in 1918 includes three major boards under the Department of Labor to standardize wages and living conditions, assign workers, and arbitrate disputes. The Federal Employment Service tracks labor supply and places workers, while the Labor Policies Board and the National War Labor Board coordinate with other agencies to prevent strikes and keep war production efficient.
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Washington, D. C
Labor Policies Board
United States
Germany
America
England
France
Department of Labor
United States Employment Service
National War Labor Board
John B. Densmore
Federal Employment Service
Mr. Frankfurter
Wage Commission
Taft
Frank P. Walsh
War Labor Board
Washington
Pandrinthan Temple: Desolate Kashmiri Shrine of a Lost Era
Described as a crumbling Kashmiri temple once central to Srinagar’s life and the Naga snake god. A great king’s era ended a millennium ago as the city faded to dust. the willow trees and stagnant lake waters remain as mute witnesses to past grandeur and religious neglect.
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Pandrinthan
Kashmir
India
Srinagar
Naga
Milly Faces Despair Over Love and Work
Milly endures emotional turmoil after loving a married man who urges her to return. She grows thin and conflicted about leaving her job as she contemplates a new future. Mary suspects the truth and urges caution while Betsy and Carrie offer support as Milly declines a theater outing.
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Milly
Mary
Carrie
Betty
Miss Newton
Heroic Rescue by Marine in Tuckerton Fire Named
First Sergeant Elmer C. Burkhardt of the Marine Corps entered a burning building in Tuckerton New Jersey and saved a young woman from the upper floor. He was commended by Major General George Barnett and thanked by the Tuckerton mayor for marine aid at the scene. Burkhardt enlisted November 17 1906 in Buffalo. His mother Mrs. Louisa Burkhardt lives at 394 Koons Avenue Buffalo.
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Tuckerton
N. J
Elmer C. Burkhardt
United States Marine Corps
George Barnett
Marine Corps
Tuckerton Naval Radio Station
Burkhardt
Buffalo
Louisa Burkhardt
Koons Avenue
That City
Names Is the News Coup d etat Definition
A brief explainer defines coup d etat as a French term meaning a sudden decisive political change or an unexpected shift in government methods. It emphasizes the act as a state changing move rather than a routine policy shift.
War talk and Kaiser quotes blend in era front pages
The column cites the Hickory Record on a crowd planning armed action in American waters and the Detroit Free Press quoting the Kaiser demanding language isolation. The remarks reflect wartime tension and propaganda language from the period.
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Hickory Record
Detroit Free Press
Serb Royal Cousins Operate Saloons in Brooklyn
Report notes two cousins of a Serbian king run saloons in Brooklyn and comments that the family has long craved power. Greensboro News.
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Serbia
Brooklyn
Greensboro News
German efficiency and U S cooperation praised
The Bridgeport Telegram notes strong signs of coordination and cooperation in the United States, contrasting it with German efficiency and highlighting growing collaborative effort across the country.
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Bridgeport Telegram
Taxes and death outpace German rule in wartime view
A Louisville Courier Journal line notes that taxes, death, and German domination dominate wartime concerns with taxes seen as the most universal burden as civilians cope with conflict.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Cantigny Resolve Highlighted in Savannah’s War Tone
Savannah News recalls American resolve at Cantigny, noting no cant about victory while lauding soldiers who turned “can” into a pun on conquest against German forces. The piece frames wartime morale with bold lines.
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Cantigny
Savannah News
Empress Alexandra Feodorovna Marks 46th Birthday
The article recalls Alexandra Feodorovna Romanoff's 46th birthday amid a life of tragedy. It notes her marriage to the czar in 1894, her English maternal lineage, and royal upbringing at Balmoral and Darmstadt. It contrasts her freedom with years of danger and Siberian exile under Nihilist threats in Russia.
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Alexandra Feodorovna Romanoff
Russia
Love God
Alice of Hesse
Queen Victoria
Balmoral
Messe- Darmstadt
Europe
Siberia
A Daily Lesson in History and Milestones Across Time
A compact historical digest notes events from 1818 Spanish suppression measures to 1843 Poe journal, 1868 death of Daniel P. Thompson, and 1893 Russian extradition treaty under President Cleveland. It highlights milestone dates and brief biographical mentions.
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Edgar Allen Poe
Stylus
Daniel P. Thompson
Montpelier
Charlestown
Mass
Cleveland
Northcliffe heads British war mission in U S
One year ago today June 6 1917 Lord Northcliffe succeeded James Balfour as head of the British war mission in the United States. British troops drove Germans from a mile of positions on Greenland Hill east of Arras. Sir Wilfrid Laurier declined to join a coalition cabinet over Canadian conscription.
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Lord Northcliffe
James Balfour
United States
Greenland Hill
Arras
Wilfrid Laurier
Notable Birthdays Today Recap of Figures Across Fields
Prof Stockton Axson secretary general of the Red Cross born in Rome Georgia 51 years ago. Madame Rejane famed French actress born in Paris 61 years ago. Rt Rev Michael J Hoban bishop of Scranton born in Waterloo New Jersey 65 years ago. Frances Starr stage actress born in Oneonta New York 32 years ago. Dr James A Kelso president of Western Theological Seminary born in India 45 years ago.
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Stockton Axson
American Red Cross
Rome
Madame Rejane
America
Paris
Michael J. Hoban
Scranton
Waterloo
N. J
Frances Starr
Oneonta
N. Y
James A. Kelso
Western Theological Seminary
India
King of Greece Suffering From Peculiar Malady
The Charlotte News notes the King of Greece is in bed with a mysterious illness. It suggests the issue may be a simple case of common cold feet rather than a serious condition.
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Greece
Charlotte News
Wilkes County Women Knit For Red Cross Noted
The Charlotte Observer highlights Wilkes county Red Cross workers led by Mrs Colvard who knitted thirty six perfect sweaters from October to March despite wool shortages. Mountain women supply hospitals in France with needed materials and earn national regard for craftsmanship.
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Charlotte Observer
Observer
Red Cross
Wilkes County
Mountai Products
Tyron
White House
Colvard
France
North Carolina Senators Embrace Woman Suffrage Drive
The Greensboro Record notes NC senators support extending voting rights to women. It cites a 10 000 club women petition and warns that resistance will be costly for any senator not joining the move. The piece portrays suffrage as a growing, nationwide prairie fire advancing across the nation.
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Greensboro
North Carolina
America
Great West
United States
Wilmington cautions on pro German rumors
The Wilmington Dispatch says Wilmington is not a hot bed of pro Germans despite a few incidents. It urges recognizing a small minority of unpatriotic individuals and not branding the entire city or its people as unpatriotic, calling for efforts to promote true democracy and patriotism.
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New Bern Sun-Journal
Wilington Dispatch
Wilmington
Calina
New Ownership Sweeps In as The Wilt Dispatch Rebounds
Asheville Times reports The Wilt Dispatch changes hands with new owners taking charge. The staff vows a clean sweep and a refreshed publication, signaling a sharper editorial direction and renewed community focus.
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Asheville
McAdoo Demand Spurs Rail Labor and Public Test
The News Observer notes Mr McAdoo calls for eight workers at railroad stations to manage departures and allow the public to catch trains. The piece argues government ownership will face the real test once the trains run.
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McAdoo
Ing
News * Observer
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