Hoover Accepts Head of New Food Administration
Herbert C. Hoover accepts the job to lead the new food administration under President Wilson. He says broad powers from Congress are needed and outlines five principles for food administration, including centralized responsibility, voluntary conservation, and cooperation with allies. He stresses preventing starvation and asks patriotism from Americans.
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United Press
Washington
Herbert C. Hoover
New Food Administration
Wilson
Congress
Hoover
War Administration
Food Administration
Req West
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Penta
Haee
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Rail Oral Trade Commission
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President calls for government control of food situation
President urges rapid action on food control and Hoover to head a volunteer food administration. The plan aims to meet wartime emergency without creating a permanent bureaucracy, with emphasis on conservation and cooperation among producers and distributors. Steps include embargo measures on Germany via Scandinavia and Holland, and continued Congress action on food control legislation.
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United Press
Washington
Herbert C. Hoover
New Food Commission
Food Administration
Hoover
Congress
Germany
Scandinavian
Holland
Congress Replied to War Demands with Big Work
Congress completed major war measures in Washington with a record budget to finance the war and authorization for immediate spending. Senate and House approved increased navy enlistment to 150000 and marine corps to 30000, with the bill to be signed by President Wilson. The Ways and Means committee will study the Moon amendment on newspaper rates and parcel post costs.
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United Press
Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Marine Corps
Wilson
Senate Finance Committee
Ways and Means Committee
Marines to Lead French Front as Tradition Demands
Washington reports that one regiment of picked marines is ordered to Frazeé with the first twenty five thousand. Marines have long claimed the lead in battle since John Paul Jones era. Twenty six hundred veterans from Aragua Santo Domingo and Haiti will join American forces in France after recent service in Nicaragua Santo Domingo and Haiti.
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United Press
Washington
Marine Corps
Frazeé
John Paul Jones
Aragua
Santo Domingo
Haiti
France
America
Nicarauguia
Secret Service crushes Texas anti conscription plot
In west Texas the Farmers and Laborers Protective Association accused of opposing conscription and war was exposed. Seven men from Snyder were jailed in Dallas amid farm country fear as federal agents tighten grip. In Rotan two more conspirators were captured and The Rebel editor T A Hickey released on bond.
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Texas
United States
Snyder
Scurry County
Farmers’ and Laborers’ Protective Association
Secret Service
Germany
Abilene
Rotan
Fisher County
Montgomery
T. A. Hickey
The
Rebel
West Texas
Mr Donald Mac Rae Named British Vice Consul
It was learned yesterday that Mr Donald Mac Rae has been appointed British Vice Consul here to look after British interests, filling the office vacant since Dr James Sprunt resigned about a year ago. Friends of Mr Mac Rae welcome the appointment, noting his long association with progressive causes.
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Donald MacRae
James Sprunt
Washington
MacRae
Germans Planned Explosion of Koenig Wilhelm II Ship
New York reporters reveal that two barrels of explosives were hidden inside the high pressure cylinder jackets of the seized German ship Koenig Wilhelm II to trigger a blow up when engines started. Similar devices were used on other Teutonic vessels among 65 seized ships.
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United Press
New York
Uncle Sam
Wilmington Leads Cities In WWI Registration Officials
Special to The Dispatch Raleigh May 19 Wilmington headed the list of cities above 30 000 population and sent to Governor Bickett the registration officers who will handle War Department drafting. Bickett issued letters to 100 counties naming sheriffs clerks of court and county physicians or health officers as officials. Between the ages covered by selective draft 194000 men are available and the first call will recruit 12000 to 14000.
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Raleigh
N. C
Wilmington
Bickett
War Department
Governors move to recruit full National Guard strength
Raleigh May 19 National Guard officials expect Governor Bickett to call for volunteers this week to raise the state Guard to its full strength in preparation for registration day June 5. It is estimated 5 000 to 6 000 men will be needed to reach the target.
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Raleigh
N. C
National Guard
Bickett
Goldsboro Loses Good Man By Death
Goldsboro North Carolina May 19 J F Manley Jr a prominent young man died at his home last night He had undergone surgery in Richmond for a serious malady but did not recover He returned home where he remained until death The funeral was held this afternoon at his former home and was well attended
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Goldsboro
N. C
J. F. Manley, Jr
Richmond
Manley
Policemen to Check Conscripts in Albany After June 5
Governor Whitman issues a proclamation directing New York police to stop young men on streets after June 5 and require credentials proving they have registered for army duty. The note announces the measure from Albany.
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United Press
Albany
N. Y
New York
Whitman
Western Carolina Power seeks charter increase to 4.5 million
The Western Carolina Power Company filed with the Secretary of State an application to amend its charter. It plans to raise capital from 300 000 to 4 500 000 and move headquarters from Hickory to Charlotte.
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Raleigh, N. C
Western Carolina Power Company
Secretary of State
Hickory
N. C
Charlotte
Exemption Plan Says Many Men With Families May Be Freed
Washington May 19 officials outline a policy to exempt men with dependents from fighting duty where possible. Civilian roles at home will be prioritized for customs workers mail service personnel munitions experts farmers and technical specialists. President Wilson authorized to grant exemptions and a formal proclamation is anticipated next week.
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United Press
Washington
Wilson
National Defense Council
Stockton Axson Applies to Enlist in Marines
President Wilsons brother in law Dr Stockton Axson has applied to enlist in the marine corps at Houston Texas and is en route to Washington for approval Axson is professor of English at Rice Institute Houston Texas
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United Press
Washington
Wilson
Stockton Axson
Marine Corps
Houston
Texas
Axson
Rice Institute
Steamer Ardmore Still Grounded Off Norfolk
The American steamer Ardmore, ashore near Middle Ground in Chesapeake Bay yesterday, had not been floated by tonight. Several tugs were pulling on the helpless vessel as of late hour in Norfolk, Virginia.
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United Press
Norfolk
Ardmore
Middle Ground
Chesapeake Bay
Battle halts in West War Field Russia fight on
Only isolated raids marked the day in France but Italian forces pressed the offensive. Russian and Allied units observed a pause in major operations while continuing patrols and skirmishes along the front where weather and terrain limited large-scale engagement.
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West
Russia
France
Senator Robinson predicts government ownership of railroads
Washington on May 19 Senator Robinson of Arkansas a member of the Senate Interstate Commerce Commission said on the Senate floor that the country is drawing near government ownership of all railroads He declared that there is a move by the railroads to force the government to buy the roads
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United Press
Washington
Senator Robinson
Arkansas
Senate Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate
Robinson
British Air Forces Down Four Enemy Planes and Balloons
Field Marshal Haig reports increased air activity with ground fighting near Epehy by the Scarpe. Our forces downed two enemy aeroplanes and two balloons yesterday while five of our aircraft are missing.
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United Press
London
Field Marshal Haig
Epehy
Scarpe
Separate peace refused by Russia war front update
War Minister to leave for front to stir army to action as declared by ministry. Western front quiet with isolated raids while Austrians pound Gorizia and prepare final Monte Santo attack as Franco British forces brace for renewed offensive.
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Front
Mrs. Gabriel Waddell Addresses Lumberton Women
Mrs. Gabriel De Rosset Waddell of Wilmington spoke to Lumberton’s Women's Club on Red Cross and National Aid work today. A second meeting is planned for Monday afternoon in the High School auditorium.
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Lumberton
N. C
Gabriel de Rosset Waddell
Wilmington
Women’s Club
Red Cross
National Aid Societies
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Moon
Industrial Workers of the World
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Monte Santo
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