Balkans Front in Full Swing with Russian Entry
The Balkans campaign pushes along a 150 mile front as Russian troops land at Saloniki to join entente forces. Italian troops arrive and Greek forces clash with Bulgarians near Seres while Romania eyes entry. French resume Somme operations with trench gains south of the river and progress toward Peronne.
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No Liquor Allowed Camp Glenn Troops
Camp Glenn Aug 22 Soldiers of the North Carolina brigade face restricted spirits with military police to nab any liquor carried in packages at express offices. Capt J A Leonard who recruited 28 men, 26 passing physicals, returns from Salisbury. The Coast Artillery relief recruits advance. Major Phillips heads to Lexington for five days leave.
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Congress Speech Hits Suffrage Women as Partisan Force
In a Senate floor speech Senator Thomas of Colorado, chair of the woman suffrage committee, charged that the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage is mainly aimed at restoring the Republican party to power. The August 22 report from Washington notes the political framing of the suffrage movement.
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Package thirty years coming from New York
John C. Mathews, once a Tarboro North Carolina minstrel, ordered two drum heads from a New York supplier in 1886. The package arrived in Charleston West Virginia yesterday in its original wrap, with a postmark dating soon after the order, but no trail of its journey.
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Tarboro
N. C
New York
Army Appropriation Bill Repassed as Senate Seeks Revisions
Washington reports the house repassed the army appropriation bill without revised articles of war. The senate plans to insert an acceptable revision and the house will likely concur later. President Wilson warned he would veto the immigration bill if it included a literacy test, affecting the bill's fate this session.
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Germany knows nothing of submarine attack case
Berlin said Aug 22 that German naval authorities have received no information about an American note claiming the steamer Owego was fired upon by a submarine. The note is the first hint here of the incident, and officials are making efforts to clarify the matter.
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Brussels spared fine for celebrating Belgian fete day
Amsterdam dispatch says General von Bissing remitted Brussels 50 000 pound fine for celebrating the Belgian national fete day July 21. The municipality had refused to pay, deeming the charge illegal, as reported by Echo Belge via London.
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Mexican envoy assures peace with United States
Austin Texas August 22 General Juan Antonio Acosta special envoy of the de facto Mexican government conferred with Governor Ferguson and said General Carranza desires a continuance of good will and peace between the United States and Mexico.
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Lieutenant Billy Armstrong Seeks Recruits in High Point
Lieutenant Billy Armstrong on furlough in High Point to recruit for the first North Carolina infantry. He will be at the Parrish cigar store on South Main Street to talk with interested young men about enlisting, including a chance for a free trip to Camp Glenn and options in a new gun battery.
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High Point
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Bulgarians Take Kastoria in Corypsa Confirmed
Athens reports the occupation of Kastoria by Bulgarian troops with German Field Marshal von Mackensen allied with them. Kastoria sits 25 miles north of Monastir and 30 miles southwest of Florina, signaling Bulgarians pressing south on the entente left flank.
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Greece
Paris
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Corypsa
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Monastir
Macedonia
Florina
Plague in New York Shows Slight Gain Across Boroughs
New York health officials reported a slight rise in infantile paralysis cases across all boroughs. In the 24 hours ending at 10 am today 39 deaths occurred and 118 new cases were recorded, attributing the increase to delayed reporting over the weekend.
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Russians Capture Ground West of Lake Van in Armenia
Petrograd reports the army of Caucasus has gained territory west of Lake Van in Armenia. No change reported on other main battle fronts in Russia and Galicia.
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Galacia
Railroads Work On Counter Proposal To Wilson Plans
Washington Aug 22 railroad executives prepare a counter proposal to President Wilson's plan for averting a threatened strike while the cabinet reviews the situation. The employes committee marks time as talks continue and a statement refuting railway claims is expected tomorrow. A committee of eight handles the railroad response with no conclusion yet reached.
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Rumaniain Entente Entry Rumors Stir Allied War Plans
London reports renewed speculation that Rumania may join the Entente, with German press hints of a formal move and a possible Russian army passage through Romanian territory. Analysts cite 500,000 to 600,000 troops and potential aid against Bulgaria, tied to Bessarabia negotiations and regional shifts.
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Morhart
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Owego Case Shrouded By State Department Secrecy
Washington reports secrecy at the State Department over the steamer Owego with Americans aboard. Berlin dispatch first reveals a note to Germany. The ship was reportedly fired on in the Mediterranean earlier in the month and may have been attacked by an Austrian submarine.
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Russian Troops Arrive at Saloniki in Balkans Fighting
Initial brigade of Russian troops has arrived at Saloniki to join Entente forces in the Balkans. The dispatch from Athens reports the July landing, noting the move was delayed by censor.
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Greece
London
Saloniki
Balkans
Explosion at Yorkshire munition plant feared heavy loss of life
London reports a munition plant explosion in Yorkshire yesterday afternoon with serious loss of life feared. An official statement issued this evening provides no casualty figures.
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London
Yorkshire
Japan’s Mikami Wins Straight Sets In Meadowbrook Singles
Hashiro Mikami of Japan defeated Paul Vanderventer of New York 6-2 6-2 in the Meadowbrook cup first round. Ichiya Kumagae of Japan won by default over E L Norton of New York. Eugene Warren of San Francisco beat Ralph L. Baggs of New York 6-3 6-4 for other results.
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Seattle Papers Cut Morning Editions To One at 10 30
Seattle, August 22. To curtail news print paper use the Seattle evening papers merge their 9:30 a.m. and noon editions into a single 10:30 a.m. edition. Four regular editions will be issued daily instead of five.
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Greeks and Bulgars Battle Near Seres Reported
An Athens dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph says Greek troops near Seres have been fighting Bulgarians since Sunday morning. The Greek commander has mobilized reservists in the area as fighting remains stubborn and a large number of Greek soldiers have been killed.
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London
Seres
Athens
Exchange Telegraph Company
German Nassau class warship sunk by British sub E-22
British officials say a Nassau class German warship is believed sunk by the submarine E-22. The confirmation came from a London announcement dated August 22.
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Associated Press
London
Asquith Says Parliament May Not Be Summoned For Peace Talks
Premier Asquith told the House of Commons he could not pledge summoning Parliament during the coming recess if any proposal were made on terms of peace. The remark was a reply to a question in the Commons.
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London
House of Commons
Asquith
Dancing masters decree tango's death in Chicago
In Chicago on August 22 the National Association of Dancing Masters, after a convention of dancing professors, declared the tango must go. The old-fashioned waltz and similar dances are favored to supplant the tango.
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Weather: Generally fair tonight and Wednesday
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with light southwest winds.
Reception planned for Bickett in High Point
Attorney General T W Bickett Democratic governor nominee travels from Asheboro after noon speech to High Point for an informal reception. The visit aims to energize local Democrats and arrange a fall campaign stop with Cam Morrison and Guilford assembly candidates on the program.
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High Point
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North Carolina corn club gathering draws 300 plus youth
More than 300 boys from across the state travel to Raleigh for the boys corn club meeting at A and M College. Demonstration agents also convene for their annual meeting, with Chamber of Commerce hosting an afternoon event and a Friday sight seeing tour arranged by Col Fred A Olds. The boys’ meeting ends Friday evening while the agents’ meeting continues into next week, overlapping with the state farmers convention.
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Chamber of Commerce
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Grand Encampment of Odd Fellows Opens
Raleigh hosts the 69th annual grand encampment of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows with members from across the state. An opening degree will be conferred on a candidate class before sessions begin.
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