North Carolina Court Freezes Clark road funds and more
The North Carolina Supreme Court stayed all Clark road funding pending further review, halting $800,000 annual disbursements from the State Treasury and delaying the act’s effects beyond the current year. Governor Bickett ordered eleven long term convicts released after a prison survey revealed health and fairness concerns. Six National Guard units were created, expanding officer roles and local service opportunities across the state.
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National Guard
North Carolina
Bickett
Raleich
N. C
Clark Road
Clark
Inison
North Carolina’s Red Cross drive and Ford hearing
Governor Bickett urges a $250000 state Red Cross contribution as Wake County volunteers vow high turnout led by J W Bailey. The Manning Ford monopoly hearing resumes with dealers claiming mandatory sales through Ford and restrictions on other agencies. Wake County also receives 50000 tin cans for county canning clubs. The College of Agriculture and Engineering opens with 460 students and D H Hill teaching as women dominate dorm life.
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Charlotte
Liberty Loan
Wake County
J. W. Bailey
Red Cross
Wake
Bailey
Manning
Ford
Ford Company
United States
North Carolina
College of Agriculture and Engineering
D. H. Hill
Raleigh
Sub and air craft make big attacks
London endures another air raid as submarines and aircraft launch heavy assaults. Two ships are reported sunk in the action, highlighting intensified naval and aerial bombardment of the capital and surrounding waters.
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London
Pershing Lands in Boulogne on French Soil
General Pershing and staff arrived in Boulogne and prepared to travel to Paris. French officials greeted him aboard the vessel as British Marines lined the quays with public honors. The scene featured Star Spangled Banner and The Marseillaise as welcoming ceremonies unfolded.
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Associated Press
Paris
General Pershing
Boulogne
Lar
Pelletier
Hue
Lucas
Darn
Lille
Somme
Rene Besnard
Secury of War
Thoutellier
Marshal Joffre
Ronard
Navy
Genval Pelletier
Submarine Attack Sinks Ocean Liner and Liner Loss
Cable reports from Paris and Boston describe a South Atlantic torpedoing killing 199 aboard the Siguana, formerly City of Oritlant, owned by South American Navigation. The Belfast built vessel, 404 feet, 5577 gross tons, sank after a German submarine attack. A Boston bound Leyland Republican liner left Boston June 13 for Liverpool and was reportedly sunk by a German sub.
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Paris
South Atlantic
Atheta
Ote Seuuana
Pershing Arrives in Paris Late Today
Major General Pershing arrived in Paris late today in an Associated Press report from Paris dated June 13. The arrival marks a notable moment as he reaches the French capital during a period of ongoing military engagements.
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Associated Press
Paris
Pershing
King Constantine Abdicates Greek Throne for Alexander
The Greek king Constantine abdicates under Allied pressure and designates his son Prince Alexander as successor. Crown Prince George, born July 19, 1890, is replaced while Constantine seeks departure. Alexander, born August 1, 1893, is serving as captain of artillery. Allied troops occupy Elisona. royal family remains in Athens as Constantine contemplates exile.
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Associated Press
Athens
Paris
Constantine
France
Great Britain
Russia
Alexander
Greece
M. Jonnart
Zaimis Yestert de
Prince Alexander
George
Switzerland
Italy
Elassona
Prince George
London
First National Bank of New York Posts Record Liberty Loan Subscriptions
The First National Bank of New York announced today it has applied for Liberty loan subscriptions totaling $100,000,000 for itself and its customers. This marks the largest single-source subscription on record.
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Associated Press
New York
First National Bank of New York
Liberty Loan
Six Die in Santa Fe Train Collision Near Oklahoma City
Six persons are reported dead after a head on collision between a southbound Santa Fe passenger train and a freight train five miles south of Oklahoma City. Ambulances and physicians were sent to the wreck site.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Okla
Santa Fe Railroad
Changes urged on surtax cuts in War Revenue bill
Senate Finance committee urged further reductions of surtaxes on incomes above $40,000 to below original House rates during War Revenue bill consideration. The panel had already struck out Lenroot amendments that would have raised surcharges on high incomes.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Penrose and Lodge
Knights of Pythias elect officers at 47th annual meeting
The Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias in Rocky Mount North Carolina elected Dr Byron Clark of Salisbury grand chancellor and D W Sorrell of Durham grand vice chancellor among other officers. Supreme representative George Sz Hackney Lexington NC was chosen and trustees G Herbert Smith Acme and Thomas H Webb Concord reappointed. A large barbecue and speeches followed at Riverside Park.
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Rocky Mount
N. C
Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythos
Riverside Park
Byron Clark
Salisbury
D. W. Sorrell
Durham
Rev
R. B. Owens
Charlotte
W. T. Hollowell
Goldsboro
G. W. Montcastle
Lexington
W. W. Branch
Rhodiss
E. M. Gier
Canton
Grand Inner Guard
H. L. Holden
Grand Outer Guard
W. H. Lomiss
Grand Rapids
Mich
Uniform Bank of the United States
W. J. Duvall
Insurance Department
George Sz. Hackney
Thos. H. Webb
Concord
Orphans’ Home
G. Herbert Smith
Acme
Thomas H. Webb
Riverside Par
Rocky Mount Mills
Pythians
Richmond Bell to Ring Liberty Call at Noon
In Richmond, Mayor George Ainslie will sound a liberty alarm from St. John’s Episcopal Church and join Fred W. Thompson as bells and whistles across the city join in. Banks stay open today and tomorrow until 6 pm to sell bonds.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Old St. John’s Episcopal Church
Patrick Henry
George Ainslie
Ainslie
Fred W. Thompson
Control of Exports by Espionage Bill Passed
Washington reports the Senate approved the administration Espionage bill with its embargo clause. The measure, now to the President, gives the executive power to halt exports to Germany via neutral countries. It reduces reliance on the British blockade as the United States coordinates supplies to neutrals with British help.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Germany
United States
National banks may subscribe to Liberty Bonds up to six percent
Washington June 13 The Comptroller of the Currency believes national banks could reasonably and conservatively subscribe on their own account to Liberty Bonds up to six percent of their total resources. After July 1 a roll of honor will list banks with subscriptions of 50 percent or more of their resources.
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Associated Press
Washington
Comptroller of the Currency Today
American ship sinks German submarine in New York harbor report
An Atlantic port report states the American steam ship Kroonland rammed and sunk a German U-boat after it and another submarine attacked the merchantman. The engagement ended with the Kroonland losing a propeller blade.
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Associated Press
Atlantic
Kroonland
New York Judge Imposes 11 Months on Draft Dodger Levine
Federal Judge Chatfield in Brooklyn sentenced Herman P. Levine a 23 year old school teacher and college graduate to 11 months and 29 days in prison for failing to register under the selective draft law. Levine pleaded guilty and refused to register when arraigned saying he would not comply. The sentence bars good behavior credits, matching a first offense precedent.
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Associated Press
New York
Chatfield
Brooklyn
Herman P. Levine
Levine
United States Marshal’s Office
Petersburg Still Making Big Kick
Washington June 13 The U S Army cantonment decision for Petersburg Virginia was postponed by Secretary Baker until tomorrow General Bell head of the Department of the East will fly from New York to advise The Petersburg delegation led by Senators Martin and Swanson urged immediate action to establish the cantonment noting it had been revoked and seeking an open conclusion after Bell’s consultation
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Washington
Petersburg
Baker
Bell
Department of the East
New York
Martin and Swanson
Virginia
Two Liquor Bills Ready for Congress
Washington reports two liquor bills poised for Congress. A food conservation measure would ban wartime manufacture of distilled spirits and malt liquors. A second provision would grant the President power to requisition existing liquor supplies to support food conservation or war needs.
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Congress
Associated Press
Washington
Senate Agriculture Committee
Gore
Oklahoma
Benjamin Duke Suffering Serious Illness in Philadelphia
Benjamin N. Duke, tobacco manufacturer, is in a Philadelphia sanitarium and described as seriously ill. He arrived from Durham, North Carolina a month ago after a presumed nervous breakdown, with a deeper illness reported since.
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Philadelphia
Benjamin N. Duke
Duke
Durham
N. C
Confessed Anarchist Sentenced to Two Years in Prison
Louis Kramer a self confessed anarchist was sentenced in New York to two years in Atlanta prison and fined ten thousand dollars for conspiracy to distribute anti conscription literature He also received one year in jail for failing to register The sentences followed quick successive trials and a brief two hour verdict.
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Associated Press
New York
Louis Kramer
Atlanta
Accident at French munitions plant reported
Paris June 15 The ministry of munitions announced a serious accident in a major automobile factory producing munitions. A large number of workers were wounded and taken to hospitals. The ruins were being searched and no final death toll was available.
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Associated Press
Paris
French Ministry of Munitions
Treasury reports Liberty Loan subscriptions at 1.658 billion
Washington reports at noon total subscriptions to the Liberty Loan by all reserve banks reach 1.658 billion dollars. The New York district leads with 785 million dollars, being the only district to exceed its minimum allotment.
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Associated Press
Washington
Treasury Department
New York
French Liner Sunk With Numerous Lives Lost
General Pershing and staff have reached France as British forces press Germans back. On the French front activity is limited with little combat reported amid the ongoing Allied operations.
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General Pershing
France
London Bomb Raid Kills Dozens As City Strikes Back
German planes flew over London as anti air guns and British fighters fought them off. A schoolhouse bomb killed 10 children and left 50 injured while citywide casualties rose with 31 dead and 67 wounded in London alone.
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Associated Press
London
Andrew Bonar Law
British War Council
House of Commons
House of Lords
Earl of Derby
Stern Measures by Loyal Russians in Mutiny Suppression
Petrograd reports the pro visional government’s loyal forces quelling a mutiny in the army fronting Romania. Regiment refusals led to disbandment orders, a loyalist assault, and the capture of ring leader Philipoff. Prisoners were moved by automobile, a loyalist commander saved prisoners, and government circles hail the victory.
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Petrograd
London
Stoherbatcheff
Philipoff
Bondholders organize to reorganize Carolina and Yadkin River Railway
A protective committee of bondholders was formed in New York led by Alvin W. Krech of Equitable Trust to oversee bonds of the Carolina and Yadkin River Railway in North Carolina. They seek bond deposits while a plan of action is prepared for security owners amid financial troubles at W N Co l er Co.
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Associated Press
New York
Carolina and Yadkin River Railway
North Carolina
Alvin W. Krech
Equitable Trust Company
W. N. Coler & Co
London Bombarded Again By German Air Raid
The fourth Luftwaffe attack on England targeted Essex and the east end of London this morning. About fifteen aircraft joined the raid, while British fighters and anti aircraft guns engaged the raiders. Early reports gave no casualty or damage details. Submarine activity remains high. Paris reports the sinking of the French liner Seguana, 5557 tons, with 190 men lost.
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London
England
War Tax Bill Nears Completion in Senate Finance Panel
Washington June 13 The Senate Finance committee nears completion of the income tax clause and advances on corporation excess profits levy as it works to raise more than half of the target 1.5 billion. Provisions shift to information from a source rather than collection at source. House rates are largely retained, with surtaxes over 40 thousand dollars.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
LaFollette
Penrose
Lodge
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Ford Machine
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Nate
Nat. Banks
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French
Warr
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