Austria Back Pope Peace Plan as War Fading Hope
Vienna reacts to the Pope's peace note with cautious support. The Reichpost cites terms: evacuation of occupied lands, renunciation of indemnities, and disarmament under world peace. It notes British bases at Gibraltar Malta Suez and Verona as likely casualties. German factions express guarded optimism while awaiting ally consultations.
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Gibraltar
Malta
Suez Canal
Verona
Michaels
Germany
Light rates slightly raised in High Point city plan
The High Point city council approved a graduated electric light rate increase effective with September readings. The new schedule charges 7 cents per kWh up to 200 hours, 6 cents from 200 to 500, and 5 cents over 500, with water rates recalculated similarly. The Merchants Association urged the higher cap, aiming to fund system extensions and repairs.
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Merchants ‘Association
Merchants’ Committee
G. W. Clark
Eli Ingram
Clark
Committee of Two
Water and Light Department
White Way
Era
Tli Ipram
Stanton
Propaganda Campaign Aims at Mexico City Press Record
In Mexico City on August 22 friends of Germany push anti US papers to sway the uneducated while failing to move the educated classes. The drive seeks to convince Mexicans that the United States aims to overthrow Mexico’s sovereignty and seize territory between the Rio Grande and Panama.
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Mexico City
Germany
United States
Mexico
Rio Grande
Panama
Germany to ban smoking nationwide over tobacco shortage
Amsterdam August 22 reports from Mic Morgen Post of Berlin that police in Germany plan a smoking prohibition due to a tobacco shortage. The move would extend to all of Germany.
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Amsterdam
Mic Morgen Post
Berlin
Germany
National Upholstering expands with High Point plant
The National Upholstering company announces a new manufacturing concern in High Point organized and financed by T. M. Hall and others. Located in the southern city district, the plant is described as large enough to assure a high output of upholstered furniture. Full plans will be released once the factory operates and finished products reach the market.
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T. M. Hall
Agriculture Department Begins Food Supply Census
Washington August 22 The department of agriculture started the census of the food supply registering 100 foods on farms warehouses stores and family larders Inventories will be turned over to the food administrator.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Official Kirmess Week Program And Plans
The city council extended use of the North Main street lot to the Woenans club and Merchants' association for Kirmess Week September 26 to 29. A Ferris wheel is planned and free lights will be provided in the Jordan street warehouse. A joint Merchants' association and Woman's club committee outlined patriotic, educational, and entertainment events with parades, speeches, and exhibits across four days.
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Woman’s Club
Merchants’ Association
First Baptist Church
Woenans Club
the Merchants
Jordan Street
Peoples’ Motor Company
AERIAL RAIDS AND FRONTLINE FIGHTS CONTINUE IN WWI
In twenty four hours German air raids attack Dover and the Yorkshire coast resulting in deaths and injuries. British and French forces push at Ypres Langemarck Frezenburg and Lens while defending Verdun Meuse fronts. Italian Austro Italian clashes on Isonzo Tolmino areas yield captures and village losses.
Italian Drive on a Vaster Scale
Rome reports the present Italian offensive is on a vaster scale than any prior effort. Shortened artillery barrages begin earlier and swell into a hurricane of shells. Planes precede troops and machine guns engage Austrians at close range. Prisoners are deafened by the explosions.
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Rome
Sermons Set for Two Evenings of Revival at Green Street
Rev Walter Fe Rodgers leads a revival at Green Street Baptist Church drawing large crowds despite conflicts with other meetings. Thursday at 8 o clock the topic is From the Pigpen to the Parlor and Friday the topic is Snakes. A 7 45 prayer service precedes each sermon.
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Rodgers
Spy claim leads to Graves arrest in Kansas City
Interm A. K. Graves in Kansas City was arrested after federal agents received instructions to intern him as a self styled international spy. Graves had been in custody since last week following his arrest here.
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Kansas City
K. A. Graves
Graves
Another Attempt to Evade Draft in Accomack County
Richmond Aug 22 fire damaged the Accomack county courthouse in a suspected bid to destroy draft records. The blaze was spotted early and appears to have been carefully planned since the courthouse houses the draft board.
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Richmond
Accontac County
Asphalt Street 18 Dented by Engine
William Swaim was arrested by local police on a charge of driving a traction engine over city streets. The incident occurred on Johnson Street as his threshing machine passed from Mechanicsville. Trial postponed to tomorrow. penalties may include a $50 fine or 30 days in jail.
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Charles Cecil
Charles Davis
Main Street
F. W. Smith
James Pitts
Merchants Hold Regular Meeting and Plan Kirmess Week
The Merchants' Association met in the Sapp building last night. They changed the bylaws to read entrance fee instead of initiation fee and prepared a resolution to oppose electricity rate increases. They approved using Church and Main streets for Kirmess booths and amusements, offered lighting gratis, and endorsed city council plans. The secretary reported 12 new members and a strong financial showing, with September first as the entrance fee hike deadline.
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Merchants’ Association
Sapp
Clark
Thacker
Thacker, Seconded By Mr. Smith
Ingram
C. Johnson
Kirmess
French Gain Footing in Avocourt on Verdun Front
Berlin reports the French have gained footing in the southeastern Avocourt wood and on knolls to its east on the Verdun front. The official statement was issued today detailing these gains as part of ongoing operations.
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Berlin
Avocourt Wood
Cotton Futures Rally After Opening Decline in New York
New York reporters note a nervous market with initial declines of 1 to 10 points. Prices showed early selling at October 23.86 and January 23.75 before a rally to 23.95 and 23.83 for those positions, while opening bids stood at October 23.91 December 23.79 January 23.78 March 23.92 May 23.93.
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New York
Theatre Ticket Speculation Probed by City Council
Mexico City authorities announce arrests for any person caught speculating in theater tickets as the Town Council enforces a crackdown amid ticketing irregularities.
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Mexico City
Japanese Mission Arrives in Washington From San Francisco
The imperial Japanese mission arrived in Washington today coming from San Francisco.
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Washington
Imperial Japanese Mission
San Francisco
Berlin Vienna Disagreement Report On Papal Note
Cable dispatch summarizes a split among Berlin Vienna and Sofia over the papal note. Germany seeks conditional acceptance while Austria and Bulgaria push for full acceptance and public assurances on territorial gains. Dr Georg Michaelis speech cited as signaling divergence.
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Berlin
Vienna
Sofia
Austria
Germany
Bulgaria
Draft call for second National Army increment uncertain
Washington August 22 1917 Provost Marshal General Crowder says a full statistical report on draft operations will be issued after mobilization reaches 687 000 men in October. No second increment is planned before spring 1918 due to training limits and existing manpower. Some regulatory amendments may follow based on first increment experience.
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Washington
Crowder
Baker
National Army
Congress
Lodge Defends War Finance Balance in Senate Debate
Senator Lodge replies to LaFollette against the taxation and bond mix in the war bill. He argues the levies are sufficient and won't disrupt business. He opposes peace before victory and says Germany in victory would shame the world.
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Lodge
la Follette
Washington
Senator Lodge
LaFollette
United States
Minister Secured for Local Church
The North Main Street Methodist Protestant church has secured Dr. George Brown of Morganton West Virginia to become pastor. He will move to High Point with his family early next month and begin active service after arrival. Rev. A G Dixon resigned after nearly nine years to join a higher role in the denomination’s Young People's work.
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North Main Street
Dixon
Government Defrauded Out of Huge Sums Yearly
Senator Lewis of Illinois charged in the Senate that the government loses up to 300 million dollars yearly from income tax evasion by the wealthy. He said the treasury department has the proof but failed to act. The remarks came amid calls for stronger enforcement and reform.
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Washington
Senate
Lewis
Iinois
Treasury Department
Germans Begin New Offensive Against Russians
Petrograd reports a German offensive on the northern Russian front between the Tirul marshes and the river Aa. Russian forces have retired two to three versts northward, trading ground for time as the clash continues in the region.
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Petrograd
Tirul
War Office
Boy preacher Charles Turner impresses Big congregation
In High Point the young ministerial prodigy Charles Turner preached at First Baptist last evening. The sermon titled Resurrection showcased his Bible fluency and logical delivery before a large audience. His father, also a minister, clarified Turner preaches for conviction not money and warned against confusing him with Wiley Peeden, another young preacher who used slides and gate admission.
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Charles Turner
First Baptist Church
Awith
The
Enterprise
Wiley Peeden
Wreck of Columbus Excursion Train Near Lime City Kills Several
An excursion from Columbus on the Toledo and Ohio Railway wrecked near Lime City. The train left the track at high speed and several persons are known to have died. Hospitals at Perrysburg and Bowling Green report full capacity.
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Toledo
Columbus
Toledo and Ohio
Lime City
Perrysburg
Bowling Creek
Infantile Paralysis Cases Rise in Rockingham County
A new case of infantile paralysis is confirmed in Rocdingham County as of August 22 in Harrisonburg. David Stroop a 14 year old resident near Singers Glen Virginia is among the affected according to local physicians.
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Harrisonburg
Rocdingham County
David Stroop
Singers Glen
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