Movement of Draft Men Starts Today
Washington March 29. Mobilization of 95 000 men comprises the first draft increment and 15 000 men of the second begin today with 70 000 white and 25 000 negroes moving to National Army cantonments. First men of the second draft are called though law on apport ionment not yet amended to provost marshal Crowder. it is likely no further calls until that issue is settled. The 95 000 are needed to fill divisions and ports of transfer to fill deficiencies.
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Washington
National Army
Congress
Crowger
Will Meet Directors To Plan Soldier Welfare
Mr W A Wheatley chairman of training camp activities for the War Department of North Carolina with Charlotte headquarters will meet the Young Women's Christian Association board this evening at 8 in the association building living room. He will discuss furnishing entertainment for visiting soldiers and sailors. Wheatley had a Chamber of Commerce conference yesterday and after visiting Southport he will return today.
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W. A. Wheatley
War Department of North Carolina
Charlotte
Young Women’s Christian Association
Association
Wheatley
The
Chamber of Commerce
Southport
Phraseology on Gun Size Compared to Mouth Danger
A humorous line compares a 16 inch gun to a 12 inch mouth, suggesting even a larger weapon can be less dangerous than a particularly large mouth. The quip emphasizes irony about size and threat in speech.
Solemn Services Mark Good Friday Observed in New York
Good Friday was observed with churches crowded for the three hour passion service as stock exchanges, schools, and offices closed. Major cathedrals and chapels in Manhattan offered elaborate programs of religious music while Holy Week saw unusually broad observance and weak theater business.
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New York
Old Trinity
St. Paul’s Chapel
Broadway
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Fifth Avenue
St. Francis Xavier’s Church
Chamber backs Godwin bill to appoint Wilmington steamboat inspectors
At a Chamber of Commerce executive committee meeting, resolutions endorsing Congressman Godwin's bill authorizing local steamboat inspectors for Wilmington were adopted. A telegram was sent to Godwin confirming the endorsement. The bill, introduced recently, would allow Wilmington inspectors locally rather than sending to Charleston.
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Godwin
Chamber of Commerce
Wilmington
Charleston
Contented life promises reign for the hopeful
A compact aphorism asserts that living contentedly leads to kingly outcomes. The saying frames personal contentment as a source of lasting authority and happiness.
World's Decisive Battles Listed with Sixteenth by German Emperor
A compilation of fifteen historic battles deemed decisive, with a note that the German Emperor plans to add a sixteenth before the present Western front conflict. Battles span Marathon to Waterloo, listing key victors, dates, and opposing combatants.
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Marathon
Miltiades
Athens
Syracuse
Arbela
Darius
Alexander the Great
Metaurus
Hasdubal
Arminius
Varus
Chalons
Attila the Terrible
Actius
Tours
Ea- See Rey
Charles Motel
Hastings
William the Conqueror
England
Joan of Arc
Orleans
Blenheim
Great Britain
Holland
Duke of Marlborough
Pultown
Charles XII
Peter the Great
General Gates
General Burgoyne
Saratoga
Valmy
Prussia
Austria
Marshal Kellerman
Waterloo
Napoleon
Revival Services at First Christian Church Continue
Interest grows as revival at First Christian Church on Dock Street continues next week. Rev J E Reynolds delivered a strong sermon and the song service opens at 8 PM each night. Evangelist Rev F B Powell in charge with his initial sermon Monday evening.
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First Christian Church
Dock Street
J. E. Reynolds
F. B. Powell
One rushing between two camels is Condemn no one
A proverb style excerpt contrasts judgment with humility and frugality. It warns against condemning others and urges treating those above as a father equal as a brother and below as a son. A second line compares stagnant water to putrid conditions.
More Funds Approved for Camp Greene Improvements
The War Department approved contracts totaling 140000 dollars for sewers and 80000 dollars for roads at Camp Greene in Charlotte North Carolina. These improvements aim to overcome initial objections to the camp site amid ongoing wartime funding considerations.
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Washington
War Department
Camp Greene
Charlotte
N. C
Women not to blame for all the world’s troubles
Brief letter argues that men start wars and women are not responsible for global trouble. Uses metaphor of a catspaw to show how others’ actions cause harm. Reads as social commentary on gender roles and conflict.
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