Gov Bickett thrift call hits seven day workers
The column notes Governor Bickett’s thrift message may not exclude workers on a seven day basis and hints at labor in Columbia adapting to the stance. It also comments on Gaston Means and a Federal court fight with Judge Boyd. The Columbia State urges being in the swim in Columbia and mentions Camp Jackson soldiers. It suggests European rulers may misread Wilson’s public documents on Poland.
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Bickett
Columbia
Camp Jackson
Speech by Kaiser William on salt of the earth dig at Allies
The Kaiser proclaims Germans are the salt of the earth while predicting that American and allied forces will strip that salt of its savor through their actions on the war front.
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Kaiser William
Uncle Sam
Rumors of Belgium Annexation Confirmed by Allies
The article notes German insistence that the government denies reports about Belgium, while the Allies state the rumors are absolutely true, signaling a shift in territorial policy.
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Belgium
Japan Eyes European Scrimmage Amid Allied Debate
A speculative note suggests Japan seeks involvement in European conflict. It argues a large Japanese force on the Russian frontier could alter the balance and influence allied responses to ongoing tensions.
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Japan
Labor Leaders Gather in Asheville for Major Meeting
A large assembly of labor leaders is planned in Asheville later this month with prominent figures from across the country expected to attend. Samuel Gompers is booked to deliver an address at the event.
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Asheville
Samuel Gompers
German boast of thoroughness drives ship destruction aim
Luxbury cited a national idea urging destruction of Argentine ships so complete that their fate would remain unknown. The statement frames a ruthless objective as a strategic principle.
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Luxbury
Red Cross Melting Pot Fund Drive Display in Washington
A Washington storefront shows a varied collection of donated articles for the Red Cross fund raising. Items include gold and silver pieces along with assorted metals to be melted for aid to soldiers. The campaign centers on converting the display into melt value for charity.
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Washington City
Red Cross
Congressman Stedman Questions Lead to Re-Election Scramble
In his district Congressman Stedman asserts a settled question that has worried seven politicians. He writes to a phantom journal claiming his reelection prospects improve as the Ninth Carolina reports a need for long service and a strong roster of incumbents.
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Stedman
Phantom Journal
Carolina
Peculiar feature in penstration of this country
Fragmentary reading discusses how war powers are split between Congress and the President with the Senate starting or stopping actions and treaties. The text mentions declaration of war versus peace treaties and presidential authority in this division.
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Congress
Senate
Puch
Cold storage stocks show large reserves across meats and dairy
Government data on September 1 1917 cold storage reveal vast holdings of cheese eggs butter and frozen meats. While figures exclude unreported plants the totals showchersed surplus producers and middlemen hold large reserves keeping prices stable despite rising demand.
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Department of Agriculture
Unclear excerpt on fiscal policies and privileges
Fragmentary text discusses proposals faced by Mr Hoover about public finances and potential taxation. Mentions people preferring food over privileges and the new office duties. No clear event or outcome specified.
Secretary Lane Urges Duty as Privilege in Crisis
In a wartime appeal, officials argued aiding the government is a privilege, not a duty, while critics claimed many citizens would rather avoid the obligation and reluctantly comply. The debate centers on whether voluntary support suffices in the current crisis.
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Lane
Gigeh
Front News: Baltic Riga Stand Stamps German Push
Report notes mixed signals from the Russian front with claims of demoralization and counterattacks. It also states Germans have halted their advance on the Riga front amid ongoing contest.
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Riga
Peculiar Durham County Case Settled in Compromise
The Dur ham Herald reports a Dur ham county suit settled for one thousand dollars in damages after passenger W T Brith was injured when J W Efird’s automobile collided with another vehicle while Brith rode as a guest. Brith claims the injuries came from the host’s careless handling of the car.
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Durham Herald
J. W. Efird
W. ‘T. Brith
Oxford
Iitmself
Professor Branson Defends Draft Color Policy Critique
Professor E C Branson of the State University defended a protest by a committee to President Wilson against racial differences in the draft and camp segregation. He argues training alien negro troops in the South is imprudent and that Southern troops can be trained safely there, urging segregation of negro troops wherever encamped. He rebuts a Charlotte Observer editorial and questions the call to the President.
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Washington
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Charlotte Observer
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St. Louis
Chester
Baker
Editors and papers on wartime and suffrage era comments
A collage of brief quips from editors and papers discussing wartime prisoner rewards, cotton embargo effects, suffragettes in jail, satirical anti-fat remedies, and Russia’s proclamation as a republic with calls for constitutional renaming of leaders.
Secretary Baker’s Child Labor Law Applies Broadly
The article asserts Secretary Baker’s view that the child labor law extends beyond cotton mills to any employment youths could undertake. It clarifies that the statute is operative in all suitable work, not limited to a single industry.
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Charlotte Observer
Baker
Pest sign prompts disloyal elements to seek cover
The article notes a rash shift among dissenters who once were outspoken now clamming up to appear pro German amid the nation’s struggle and calls it a sign Americans are awakening to the war’s seriousness.
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Durham Sun
Governor Olver Says Virgin Islands Need $300000 Yearly
Acting Governor Captain James H. Olver says it will cost about $300,000 annually beyond receipts to run the Virgin Islands government on American lines. He adds the expense is necessary to establish American ideals.
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Asheville
James H. Olver
Virgin Islands
Oliver
Mount Airy Editor Considers Local Military Exemption Dilemma
A Times Ledger note examines a Western North Carolina man exempted due to his wife’s claim who then writes the district board to refuse the exemption and enlist. The piece ponders whether his choice reflects patriotism or other motives, suggesting war at home may terrify more than German bullets in France.
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Mount Airy
Times- -Ledger
North Carolina
District’ Board
France
Two Die, One Injured After High Speed Car Crashes Streetcar
A high speed automobile hit a North Carolina street car near South Tryon and Bland Streets yesterday at about 6 PM. One man is dead and two others are seriously injured. Local witness says the car was traveling fast. In other news Mr. R W Walters of Surrency Georgia, raised near Barnesville, arrived last week for county business and plans to return home Sunday. He sent a sample of long staple cotton to the Robesonian office and noted last lint cotton was 83 5 8 cents per pound and seed cotton at 25 cents.
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North Carolina
South Tryon
Bland
Charlotte Observer
R. W. Walters
Surrency
Barnesville
Robeson
Robesonian
Georgia
Y M C A Names New Durham Physical Director
The board selected Benj T. Pof New Haven Conn to head the Y M C A physical department in Durham. Mr Pond brings seven years of YMCA experience and will arrive in Durham Thursday to take charge. In other notes, Washington Senators claim to curb Red Sox pennant hopes and Pittsburgh voters head to nonpartisan mayoral primaries with eight candidates.
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New Haven
Conn
Pond
Y. M
C. A
Durham
Washington Senators
Red Sox
White Sox
Pittsburgh
New Bern Board Sets Five Hundred Dollar Circus Tax
At a county commissioners meeting yesterday Craven County enacted a five hundred dollar privilege tax on circuses performing locally. The board considered one thousand dollars but, advised by the county attorney, capped the tax at five hundred dollars to deter circuses from New Bern.
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Craven ‘County
Board of Commissioners
New Bern
New Bernian
Durham Y M C A picks new director of physical work
Dr. T. B. Ballous, director of physical education, decided to accept the directorship of the physical work at Glethorp, prompting the Durham Y M C A board of directors to act.
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T. B. Ballous
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