Women to Help in Food Crisis Effort in North Carolina
Special to ae ee Durham May 3 The Federation convention of the Federation of Women's Clubs North Carolina is in busy session pledging every woman to do her bit to conserve the nations food supply and to fight waste at home A committee to draft convention resolutions was appointed with members from New Bern Lenoir Raleigh Charlotte and Chapel Hill Memorial exercises honored Mrs Susan Moses Graham.
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Ae Ee
Durham
N. C
Federation
The
Federation of Women’s Club
North
Carolina
North Carolina
Bettie Windley
New Bern
F. Reade
Lenoir
George Loy
Raleigh
G. E. Clark
Charlotte
Margaret Berry
Chapel Hill
Margaret Gibson
Wilmington
F. C. Brown
T. F. Woolsey
Asheville
Elmo Powell
Whiteville
Adelaide Fries
Winston- Salem
Wife of Used Insanity May Not Be the Plea
In Christiansburg Virginia May 3 defense lawyers for Charles E Vawter argue letters he wrote to Heath show his knowledge of his wife affair and support an insanity defense The defense plans to have Mrs Vawter testify after physicians say the writer of the May letter was insane while the October letter suggests a more normal mind The court adjourns for 2 PM amid expectations of new developments in the case
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Associated Press
Christenburg
Charles E. Vawter
Stockton
Heth
A. M. Showalter
W. H. Calhoun
Vawter
Lee
Showalter
Allen D. Evans
Christiansburg
H. F. Henderson
Henderson
Senderson
New Rail Equipment for Allies Aims to Free Freight Power
Daniel Willard outlined plans to curtail passenger service and shift rolling stock to Allied needs. The Defense Council aims to cut passenger trains and speed freight by reducing loading times, potentially freeing thousands of cars for wartime use.
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Board of Defence Council
Associated Press
Washington
Daniel Willard
National Defense Conference of Governors
United States
Railroad Board
France
Russia
Mr. Willard
General Railroad Board of the Defense Council
Germany
Brazil Near 10 War With The Teutons
Brazil hovers on the brink of war with the Central Powers as one of three nations mobilizes amid growing tensions. The pending conflict underscores an increasingly volatile global stance in this period.
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Brazil
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Teutons
Possibility of Norway Entrance Amid World War Fears
The article discusses potential moves toward war by Brazil Germany and pressure on Norway and China. It notes Brazil near declaring war with domestic resignations and a German minister's dismissal amid Berlin reports. It cites Norwegian U boat damage to mercantile shipping as a factor in possible Allied entry. It also covers China Pekin Japanese tensions and a censor crowded war outlook with Germany in political crisis.
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Associated Press
Brazil
Germany
Norway
China
Lauro Muller
Tieeely
Braz
Berlin
Fwirth
Entente
Pekin
Jane
Ena
von Bethmann-Hollaca
Ieee
Sinke
Austria
Governors Confer With National Defense Council on War Plans
On May 3 Washington reports governors or their representatives began second day talks with the Council of National Defense to set definite plans for state and local cooperation in military and economic war measures. Secretary Redfield outlined conditions and weaknesses that state and local authorities can help overcome.
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Ty Associated Press
T Shington
Council of National Defense
Redfield
Arcadian Sunk by Submarine Losing 279 Men
London reports the British transport Arcadian was sunk by a submarine on April 15. It is believed 279 men were drowned in the disaster.
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Associated Press
London
French Guests 10 Tour Country Opens Visit in Washington
The French mission plans to finish its work soon after returning from a tour that starts today. Speaker Clark forms a committee led by Flood to usher the visitors into the chamber. Viviani and Marshal Joffre attend alongside Chambrun descendants as the crowd cheers. The commission departs late today by special train for Chicago to begin a weeklong tour.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Clark
Flood
Foreign Affairs Committee
Marshal Joffre
M. Viviani
Commission
Chicago
South Africans Break Up Socialist May Day Meeting
A Johannesburg dispatch reports citizens and soldiers wrecked a Socialist May Day gathering. They suspected German propaganda and pressed for internment of Germans and enlistment of Greeks.
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Associated Press
London
Exchange Telegraph
Johannesburg
South Africa
Submarine Graft Infesting the Paths of the Sea
American mariners rescued after ships sunk by German U boats tell of three submarines grouping near a single steamer. One attack featured a 300 foot submarine cruiser and two older subs. another used a disguised fishing boat with a long range gun. Survivors recount being torpedoed again after rescue.
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Associated Press
London
Pay for Men in Training Camps in Army Bill
Conferees on the Army bill agreed to pay $100 a month to men in training camps seeking to qualify as members of the officers' reserve corps.
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Associated Press
Washington
Army
Wilson veterinarian examines applicants for army vets
The War Department announces the appointment of Dr. L. J. Herring of Wilson to examine applicants for Army veterinarian positions. He will begin at once with both physical and mental exams. Ten North Carolina veterinarians are desired and those selected will be commissioned as second lieutenants.
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Washington
War Department
L. J. Herring
Wilson
Army
Herring
North Carolina
Russia vows to stay in war despite government change
The Russian provisional government told its representative abroad that the new government cannot use the change as a pretext to slacken the joint effort with the Entente. The note emphasizes continued commitment to the common struggle alongside Allied powers.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
London
Russia
Austria and Germany Perfectly Agreed on Peace
London May 3 The Vienna conferences between Count von Fiereling Bavarian premier and Count Czernin Austro-Hungarian minister indicate a perfect agreement between Berlin and Vienna on peace. A semi official Vienna telegram forwarded by the Exchange Telegraph from Amsterdam notes the Vienna cabinet realizes German newspaper criticisms are private opinion and they insist Germany and Austria must stand together to secure any future benefits.
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London
Vienna
Count von Fiereling
Czernin
Berlin
Corresponent
Amsterdam
Germany
Austria
Army recruiting shows strong results as 2665 accepted
Washington reports regular army recruiting yesterday accepted 2,665 men bringing total since April 1 to 45,540 inducted into service.
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Associated Press
Washington
Insanity Defense in Vawter Murder Trial
Christiansburg Virginia May 3 The defense in the murder trial of Charles E Vawter shifted to insanity as physicians were introduced to support the new strategy State evidence included Vawter letters believed to have prompted the move There was a crowded court room with no women present in the morning session.
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Associated Press
Christiansburg
Charles E. Vawter
Stockton Heth, Jr
Vawter
Three Men Drowned After Sinking of Rockingham
London May 3. Survivors report the American steamer Rockingham was torpedoed by a German submarine and sank. Three men are confirmed drowned and 13 are missing from the boat. The vessel carried 12 naval gunners and no word has reached land about the missing crew.
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Associated Press
London
Rockinham
Land
Wayne County to the Front in War Effort
Goldsboro May 3 Wayne county eyes meeting to organize food commission and spur food crop growth while six local men enlist for the Navy and others seek Army service and officer training at Fort Oglethorpe. Governor Bickett and S G Rubinow invited to speak.
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N. C
Wayne County
Uncle Sam
United States Navy
Army
Fort Oglethrope
Bickett
S. G. Rubinow
State Agriculture Department
Occassion
Tar Heelia marks 150th Union Theological Seminary year
Richmond Virginia May 3 The one hundred and fiftieth year of the Union Theological Seminary ends next week with commencement. The baccalaureate will be delivered by Rev J Layton Mauze D D pastor of Central Presbyterian St Louis. Thirty one graduates include 17 from North Carolina and list their home addresses and fields of labor to which they go. Several plan for foreign service after further study.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Union Theological Seminary
J. Layton Mauze
D. D
Central Presbyterian Church
St. Louis
North Carolina
Robert Larrowood
Candor
N. C
Louisa
R. C. Long
Matthews
Chicago
Ills
N. N. Fleming
Woodleaf
Tarboro
Junius Horton
Marshville
Feld Texas
W. C. Jamison
Charlotte
Belhaven
D. T. Caldwell
Mt. Ul
Plumtree
Cornwall
Z. V
Roberson
Durham
Rockingham
Turmer
Moses D. Hoge
Locke White
Maysville
C. D. Whitley
Greensboro
Field
G. L. Whitley
K. L. Whitington
McLeansville
Clark Defends Free Press Against Espionage Bill Censorship
Speaker Champ Clark left the chair to oppose the censorship section of the House Espionage bill as proposed by Representative Graham of Pennsylvania. He said the section violates the constitutional guarantee of free speech and a free press.
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Frce Press
Washington
Clark
House
Graham
Pennsylvania
German Academicians Called to the Colors
Copenhagen via London May 3 German artists are the latest recruits demanded by the German war machine The German Academy of Arts has been notified that artists will be subject to compulsory enrollment under the national service law The academy advises its members to seek cover by volunteering for suitable avocations and suggests factories need draftsmen.
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Copenhagen
London
German Academy of Arts
Academy
Seized German and Austrian Ships to be Repaired
Washington May 3. Seventy one German and Austrian merchant ships seized by the government will be repaired and ready for commission within five months unless concealed damage is found. The Federal Shipping Board estimates they will add 535,722 tons to American merchant marine with many ships ready in four months as private yards rush repair work.
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Associated Press
Washington
Federal Shipping Board
America
Chant Marine
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