Teutons Cannot Hold Out Much Longer Policy Shift Urged
Viscount Okuchi and Viscount Kawai of Japan arrive in San Francisco after Rome conferences with Entente officials. They report peace proposals discussed and claim the Germans can hold out longer, reflecting a shift in stance by a new German foreign secretary toward policy of right rather than might.
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San Fancisco Examiner
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France
High Point to Seek Delegation for Bankhead Highway Meeting
Reidsville and Greensboro business representatives plan a 5 PM Commercial Club briefing on routing Bankhead Highway through central North Carolina. They map outreach from Salisbury to Winston Salem and emphasize eastern and western routes, with Lynchburg VA hosting the national commission next Monday. The highway, named for a U.S. senator, is viewed as a booster for regional income and tourism. High Point will likely send a delegation to Lynchburg.
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Japanese delegates clarify Rome conference role
In Washington on August 23 officials said Vis t Okwhi is a member of the Japanese peers and Mr Kawai is considered crazy. Mei Kai was secretary of the delegation at a conference in Rome invited by unspecified hosts. The gathering was not about diplomacy and no request had been received from the United States to send delegates to a conference on Mss the question of a more genuine ute between Japan and this country.
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Berlin dispatch cites favorable front and pope pact hints
Berlin dispatches indicate the German press treats the frontier situation as favorable. Reports single out the Reichstag committee decision and the pledge to consult the Pope as key features.
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Bern
Von Kuehlmann Calls Policy Based Rule Doom
In a Reichstag maiden speech Dr Rich von Kuehlmann voices a policy focused on alliance backing and maintaining cordial relations with the allies while safeguarding Germany's rights. He warns that ignoring rights and relying on might leads to doom and failure from the start.
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Labor Talks Blur the Wilson Gompers Meeting
In York on August 23 the general labor situation was discussed at a conference between President Wilson and Samuel Gompers of the federation. Gompers declined to elaborate beyond saying labor has just grievances and that he has fought for workers’ rights.
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Wilson
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Pressure mounts as Germany tightens grip on Holland
Washington reports Germany increases economic pressure on the Netherlands after the war as Dutch shipbuilders face steel restrictions for a one year period. Mary Lansing notes advices confirming Berlin’s stance on postwar steel allocations and Dutch shipbuilding use.
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Holand
Netherlands
Mary Lansing
Allies Take 25000 Germans in Three Days
London reports in a weekly Associated Press briefing that entente forces on the western front captured 25 000 German soldiers in the past three days and 32 500 since July 31, according to Major General F B Maurice, chief director of the war intelligence office.
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41st National Guard to Train at Camp Green Charlotte
The War Department indicated the 41st National Guard units from Washington Oregon Montana Idaho and Wyoming would be sent to Camp Green at Charlotte North Carolina for training. Camp Fremont in California is abandoned as health officers demand a senate system the department calls unreasonable. Camp Green was prepared for the 26th National Guard division of New England troops who are to duty in France. The New England divisions may train in the north while the 41st moves east.
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France
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William F. Nain Confesses as German Spy in U.S.
Richmond reports William F. Nain, 36, arrested in Louisa and charged as a German spy admitted he was one of fourteen spies operating nationwide under German direction. Officials say the confession followed his Louisa arrest and a Monday arrest in Kentucky.
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Germany
Cotton Futures Open Higher After Mixed Early Trading
New York on August 23 reports: cotton opened with declines of 9 to 14 points while October touched 23.20 and January 23.15 on the call. Rumors of a southern authority estimation near 70.6 or 71 led to disappointment and a 10 to 15 point follow through with renewed irregularity. Futures opened steady with October 23.25, December 23.20, January 23.17, March 23.36, May 23.47.
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War News Roundup From Rome To Riga
In Rome reports claim 30 000 Austrian casualties in two days as German attacks on the Aisne falter and Verdun quiets. France reports prisoners at 7 630 and 24 cannons plus 200 machine guns captured. Shipping losses include five steamers sunk. Russian gains along the Gulf of Riga stretch the war.
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Millionaires and Profits Pay for War Senate Debate
Washington, Aug. 23. The senate focused on taxing war profits and high incomes to fund the war. Consideration of the war tax bill centered on extending higher income tax rates and raising millionaire taxes, with La Follette pushing for steeper levies amid amendments already restored from the house.
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Actor Bryant Washburn Must Serve in the Army
Chicago news reports that film star Bryant Washburn must enlist after failing exemption. Major B M Chipperfield said Washburn passed the physical but claimed dependence on wife Mabel Forrest and child, while secret service noted a $5500 bank balance and past film work.
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Russians and Teutons Clash Again in Galicia
Berlin reports renewed fighting on the Baltic and Galician fronts as Russians and Teutons engage once more. In Romania the Romanian forces attacked Austro German positions but were repulsed with heavy losses.
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Berlin
German War Department
Exemption Claim Rules Stressed by Eastern Carolina Board
Col. J. D. Langston says public service firms including railways and telegraph lines must provide district boards with specific details on duties experience and service time when filing affidavits supporting exemption claims.
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J. D. Langston
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District Attorney Battles Espionage Act Rumors and Clash
District Attorney Hammer warns United States commissioners about espionage act provisions during wartime. Soldiers from Company M and High Point police clash near the depot over alleged insubordination and assault, leading to arrests of Private Heben Fox and Barton. Captain Welch intervenes. court date set for Saturday.
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Saloniki Fire Leaves 60000 Homeless and Large Loss
Reuters report from Saloniki states 60,000 people homeless after last Sunday's fire. Property losses run into 2,000,000 to 3,000,000 pounds. Military aid aided but water scarcity hindered efforts to subdue the blaze.
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Wheat trading light as Sep futures open at 20.6
Chicago market notes light wheat activity with the first trade for September at 20.6. The prior close was yesterday's price, marking a quiet session in a fluctuating market.
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British Naval Forces Attack Zeebrugge Base
British naval forces attacked the Zeebrugge submarine base in Belgium yesterday. Amsterdam reports British warships bombarded the Zeebrugge base last evening per the Telegraaf.
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Guilford County Awards Contract for New Courthouse
The Guilford county commissioners awarded the general contract for a new granite courthouse to W P Rose and Co of Goldsboro after hours of discussion. Total cost about 400000 with heating plumbing elevator contracts added. Next Monday houses on the site will be sold and construction to begin promptly with completion planned by February.
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Sergeant Stevens Killed Near Raleigh by Truck
Archie L. Stevens a Raleigh sergeant was killed near Chapel Hill when he was run over by a motor truck. He reportedly stepped from the vehicle to speed up others lagging behind during a training exercise. He leaves a wife in Baliston Virginia.
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Embargo on Sulphur Exports to Canada Reported
Washington announces an embargo on sulphur exports to Canada to preserve wartime supplies. Canadian wood pulp mills, providing about three fourths of the newsprint, face serious effects on paper production.
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Pope Peace Proposals Alarm Russian Provisional Government
Washington reports say Russia's crisis deepens as cryptic Petrograd dispatches fuel fear of upheaval. Officials worry over Ke rensky's government amid Pope's peace plan and fears of German influence and internal counterrevolution.
Camp Lee to Train National Army Officers Arrive
Petersburg Va Aug 23 The v shaped Camp Lee near Petersburg will train 47 084 men including 24 000 from Pennsylvania 9 101 from West Virginia and 13 985 from Virginia The camp 75 percent complete by Sept 1 covers 8 500 acres with 14 000 workmen rushing 00 buildings to readiness and features artillery barracks hospitals and storage along Hopewell and Prince George roads Y M C A and Knights of Columbus building to provide recreation and reading rooms for soldiers
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Bickett appoints Speed to wheat extension committee
Durham August 25 Governor Bickett has commissioned William Speed a flour manufacturer as chairman of the wheat extension committee of the council of defense.
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