Planned Houston Riot Ties to Negro Soldiers
A civilian inquiry report in Houston cites that the Twenty-Fourth U S Infantry planned a riot against white residents on August 23 prior to the September outbreak. It criticizes Police Superintendent Brook for failures in discipline and says some soldiers intended indiscriminate slayings, though no Negro homes were fired and no black person harmed.
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Associated Press
Houston
Texas
Twenty-Fourth United States Infantry
Carranza Now in Full Recognition
Washington reports the United States completed formal recognition of Venustiano Carranza as Mexico's president with official notification of the election and acknowledgment. The move is procedural, as recognition was effectively complete months ago. Officials reiterate no U S loan to Mexico is contemplated, though a loan talks with American bankers remain under consideration.
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Associated Press
Washington
Carranza
Mexico
United States
Plans to enlist women and homes in food conservation
Washington reports a nationwide campaign planned by the Food Administration to mobilize women and households for food conservation. Discussions involve organizers from many states as the drive seeks universal household cooperation. Over one million pledges have already been signed by family heads to conserve essential supplies. Dr R L Wilbur outlined the campaign scope while Herbert Hoover addressed the delegates at a luncheon.
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Associated Press
Washington
The
Food Administration
R. L. Wilbur
Food Conservation Division
Herbert Hoover
Aliens Affected by New York Ruling on Naturalization
Albany Sept 12 An opinion by Attorney General Merton B Lewis says aliens who delayed final naturalization for seven years are exempt from conscription but lose labor law benefits tied to filing first papers. The ruling impacts tens of thousands of aliens many who gained work by declaring intent to become citizens.
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Albany
N. Y
New York State
Merton B. Lewis
Thenannd of
Pliens
More San Francisco Unions Move Toward Strikes
Unions tied to the Iron Trades Council of San Francisco plan a strike involving about 24 000 members. Most workers are on emergency government shipbuilding. Demands call for a 50 percent wage rise or a minimum of six dollars a day, while a 10 percent offer has been advanced.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Iron Trades Council of
R. W. Burton
Boston plans parade for Japanese mission visit
Boston plans drafted men parade as part of a demonstration for the forthcoming visit of the Japanese mission. Viscount Ishii may speak before the constitutional convention and the mission may tour Camp Devens in the Boston area next week.
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Fy Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Viscount Ishii
Sweden Disgraced Among Nations in Nordic Press
Copenhagen reports that the Christiania Morgenbladet laments Swedish diplomacy for aiding German submarine warfare against neutrals. It criticizes Sweden’s conduct at Stockholm talks, warns of damaged neutrality, and fears Scandinavian cooperation may regress under Swedish leadership.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Christiania Morgenbladet
Washington
Stockholm
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Lansing
Tobacco frost damages crops but not as severe
Washington reports frost again harming late crops with tobacco most affected yet not as extensive as yesterday. Initial losses touted at two million dollars may be overestimated as plants survive and prices remain high aiding offset of frost damage.
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Associated Press
Washington
No National Anthem for United States
Washington reports that there is no national anthem by federal law. Army and Navy regulations name the Star Spangled Banner as the customary air and govern military conduct for standing and saluting during its performance. Civilians are urged to stand, and military personnel in civilian dress should salute at the first note.
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United Press
Washington
H. P. McCain
America
Army
Board to rule on Row Peterson Co. readers today
If signs hold, the board of education will settle the book controversy today by acting on questions raised against Row Peterson Co. readers.
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Board of Education
Peterson & Co
Raoul Lufbery Downed Another German Plane
Paris reports Lieut Raoul Lufbery has brought down yet another German plane, according to an official word received today.
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Paris
Raoul Lufbery
Todey
For Rent Listings on Chestnut Dock and Nearby Streets
A dense rental catalog lists apartments with 5 to 12 rooms across Chestnut Dock Market Walnut Orange Ann and Nunn streets. Possession is immediate for many units, with monthly rents ranging from 12.50 to 75.00 and several 7 to 12 room units noted.
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Chestnut
Apt
Nunn
Dock
Market
Red Cross
North 13Th
Ann St
Chestnut St
Orange
Castle
Woolcott
Market Street
Nun
Wilder Real Estate and Fire Insurance Ad
Wilder Real Estate and Fire Insurance at 207 Princess Street offers property coverage and home insurance options. Contact phone 631 for quotes and details.
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Princess Street
Motte Business College Offers Night Classes In Commerce
Night school runs Monday Wednesday and Friday for shorthand bookkeeping touch typewriting and all commercial studies taught thoroughly and practically. The Motte Business College at 706 Front and Chestnut advertises evening programs. Mechanics Home Association stock sale announced by Walker Taylor president and W M Cumming secretary at 208 Princess Street.
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the Motte Business College, Inc
Front and Chestnut
Mechanics Home Association
Old and Strong
L. Stock
Walker Taylor
W. M. Cumming
Secrewae
Princess Street
Motte Business College, Inc
Front
Chestnut
Wanted rooms and half-house with light housekeeping
Classified notices show a middle aged couple seeking two furnished light housekeeping rooms with no children, asking for price and location in first letter addressed to Rooms care Dispatch. Another notice seeks four or five rooms or half-house rental with right party, address R care Dispatch. Also announce notaries available through Harriss Typewriting and Advertising Company. Steamer Wilmington will not go out Thursday due to repairs. schedule resumes Friday morning.
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Care Dispatch
Wilmington
Southport honors its drafted men before departure for Fort Jackson
Southport assembled five Brunswick County youths John F. Cox Charles P. Dye John W. Mills R H Gray and John W Evans at the Army and Navy Club to receive identification cards and parting remarks from local officials including C Ed Taylor M C Guthrie Capt J J Adkins Dr Frank D Dean and BW Stevens.
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Southport
Army and Navy Club
Masonic Lodge
Brunswick
National Council of Defense Committee
Fort Jackson
Columbia
S. C
John F. Cox
Chas. P. Dyew
John W. Mills
Winnabow
R. H. Gray
Shallotte
Bolivia
C.ed. Taylor
M. C. Guthrie
J. J. Adkins
Defense Council
Frank D. Dean
Episcopal Church
BW. E. Stevens
Detroit Screw Company Plant Destroyed by Fire
A Standard Screw Company factory in Detroit burned this morning, destroying the plant. The loss is estimated at 300000 dollars and covered by insurance. The plant was busy on war orders. officials say damaged wires likely caused the fire, with investigations under way.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Standard Screw Company
Tagblatt Editors Arrested in Espionage Probe
Four Tagblatt staffers were arrested after a Monday raid on the Philadelphia office. Warrants issued for two more. hearings set Thursday. Officials say articles harmed U S interests and seized materials include directors minutes and letters from a Western state senator.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Tagblatt
United States
Louis Warner
Waldimar Alfredo
Tagblatt
Department of Justice
Cof fey and Levinsky Battle to Twelve Round Draw
Boston patrons witnessed a twelve round draw as Jim Coffey the Irish heavyweight fought Battling Levinsky of New York to a stalemate last night in a Boston bout.
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Boston
Mass
Jim Coffey
Battling Levinsky
New York
Lewis Outclasses Bartfield in Rochester Welterweight Bout
Ted Lewis of England dominated Brooklyn’s Soldier Bartfield in ten rounds at Rochester on September 12. Lewis weighed 145 1/2 pounds and delivered the clear majority of the action, controlling the match throughout.
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Lewis
Bartfield
Rochester
Mic
Ted
Kid
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Foltz & Kendrick
Virginia
Bear Produce and Merchandise Co
Phobes
Harriss Typewriting and Advertising Company
Sun Tf
Shand’s Grocery
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Queen City Cycle Co
Victrolas and Records
M. Lance
Carolina Beach
Baughman Stationery Co
Richmond
Charles Finkelstein
South Front Street
North 5Th St
Cantonment Columbia
Walker Elegtaig and * Plumbing Company
W. B. Cooper & Co
Wilmington, N. C
Essential
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the Murchison National Bank
Cape Fear
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Princess Building
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