Byng Regains Ground in Cambrai Lull Amid Heavy Battles
British forces under General Byng press east of Cambrai recapturing ground lost last week as German offensives falter. Troops retake Villers Guislan and La Vacquerie while Bourlon wood remains contested. American engineers aid British defenses and seek shelter during shelling. Bolshevik regime issues manifesto urging disobedience to Bolsheviks and proclaims itself the legal government in Russia.
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Byng
Cambrai
Ypres
Villers Guislan
la Vacquerie
Bourlon Wood
Berlin
Cambrai Lave
Gonnelieu
Masnieres
Moeuveres
Goonelieu
la Vacquirie
Gouzencourt
Passchendaele
Verdun
Viave
Trotzky
Petrograd
Russia
Eighteen Men Register for Selective Service in High Point Township
Local Board No. 3 Guilford County reports eighteen men aged 21 to 31 registered for selective service since June 5, the national registration day. Names and addresses listed include William Whaney, Trey Williard, James Davis, Fred Suits, John Leonard, Gurney Burton, Walter Barton, Henry Methee, Clarendon Smith, Harry Jarrell, Edward Ippe, Jesse Atkins, Daniel Cornatzer, Jesse Lamb, Lucius Lyles, Allen Grubb, Vernie Stanley, and Charlie Misenheimer among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Township
United States
Uncle Sam
William Fred Whaney
K. Green Street
High Point
Trey Williard
Mallory Street
James
A. Davis
Snow Street
Fred Suits
R. F
John Chester Leonard
Rankin Street
Gurney W. Burton
West Det
Walter G. Barton
Tate St
Jesse F. Lamb
Lucius Lyles
Allen R. Grubb
Barker Street
Vernie B. Stanley
Charlie W. Misenheimer
Wise Strete
Guilford County
N.C
A. EK. Tate
R. A. Wheeler
New Fire Whistle Installed at Snow Lumber Plant
A new fire whistle to augment the City Hall bell alarm has been placed on the Snow Lumber plant replacing the old steam driven whistle that gave inadequate service.
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Snow Lumber
Snow Lumber Company
Typographical Union Donates To Three Good Causes
Greensboro December 3. The Typographical Union No. 397 approved appropriations for three good causes. The district nurse and relief committee will receive 15 dollars, five dollars goes to Christmas seals, and five dollars to the community Christmas tree fund or to seals if the tree is not erected this year.
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Greensboro
Vetterday of
Services for Dr. Frissell Remembrance in New York
New York observed memorial services for Dr Hollis Burker Frissell head of Hampton Institute praised by former President Taft as a national benefactor for his work among negroes. The services were held last night.
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New York
Hollis Burker Frissell
Hampton Institute
Taft
Frissell
One Death at Beauregard Reported in 24 Hours
Alexandria Louisiana December 3 only one death during the 24 hours ending at noon yesterday was reported at Camp Beauregard last night. The death toll from pneumonia measles and meningitis reaches 50 in the last 16 days.
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Alexandria
Camp Beauregard
Stolen Cash At Candy Store Mystery Manhunt
Pete Antonakos, owner of the Candy Witchen, reports a $100 theft by an 18 year old worker who vanished after hiding in the shop. The unnamed youth had access during cleanup and is not located. reward discussions follow as investigators seek the culprit.
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Pete Antonakos
tNnegro
Pete
Kaiser
Well Stocked in the Provision Line
A Thursday night break in at P. L. Culler’s on Greer Street saw a large haul of provisions stolen. The thief took a porker, a treated hog, a case of tard, a shoulder of meat, 200 pounds of flour, overalls, hose and other small items. Loss exceeds $100 with no clue yet on the burglars.
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P. L. Culler
Greer Street
High Point Police Don New Blue Uniforms
Eight High Point officers appeared in fresh blue uniforms purchased by the city from Blair-Hoskins. The entire force wore new suits and overcoats, presenting perhaps the finest attire the police have ever worn.
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High Point
Blair-Hoskins Company
Miss Spoon Hosts Ramseur Bachelor Maids Club
Miss Nellie Spoon was a charming hostess for the Bachelor Maids Book club meeting at her Main street home. Honor guest Miss Kate Warlick from Greensboro College for Women enjoyed music by a victrola and Thanksgiving visit with Miss Sarah Cole. Black cream cake and fudge were served.
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Nellie Spoon
Bachelor Maids Book Club
Main Street
Ramseur
Dee
Kate Warlick
Greensboro College For Women
Sarah Cole
Unsettled New York Cotton Market December Prices Ease
The New York cotton market opened steady then eased as reports of increased Southern spot offerings spurred liquidation. Dec was steady to lower, January 20.20, March 28.85, May 28.70, July 28.43, with active months down 23 to 26 points before a brief rally on covering and Liverpol buying.
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New York
Liverpol
Convicts Escape Joliet Penitentiary Breakthrough
Thirteen inmates fled the Joliet state penitentiary early today by forcing a steel door and assaulting two guards, who were left unconscious.
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Joliet, HL
State Penitentiary
Defense Read Letters in Morning Court Session in Means Trial
In Concord, the state rested its case today in the Gaston B. Means murder trial of Mrs. Maude A. King as letters and telegrams said to be from Means to his wife and brother were read to jurors. The defense then began with witnesses including Jim Simpson and undertaker Afton Weddington describing the crime scene and circumstances surrounding the fatal party.
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Means
Concord
RawAt
Gaston B. Means
Maude A. King
Hte
Afton
Mrs. King
Julia Means
Jim Simpson
Colonel Means
C. B
Congress Opens War Session With Long Autumn Stay
The Sixth-fifth Congress reconvenes for a long session with Democratic control in both chambers. President Wilson will outline war goals in a joint address. Legislation will focus on war measures, funding, and domestic statutes as elections loom.
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Washington
Wilson
House
Congress
Germany
Wis
District of Columbia
Senate
Hasting
Lufkin
Massachusetts
Augustus PL Gardner
Cashlin
Pennsylvania
Bleakley
Merritt
Connecticut
Abenezer Eol Republicn
Chamberlain
Sheppard
Susan B. Anthony
Clark
Webb
Congress Opens War Budget Talks Amid Massive Costs
Congress assembled as President Wilson prepared to outline the war program. Estimates show more than 13.4 billion dollars for fiscal 1919, with over 11 billion for war costs, funded by taxes, bonds, and a sinking fund, as Parliament plans to raise and maintain 1.5 million troops.
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Washington
Congress
Wilson
America
Senate
George Reid
Australia
Othe
Hastings
Loase
Ewearing
Datis Ig
Chtprens
Treasury Department
Treasury
Juniors Attend Special Thanksgiving Service at First Reformed
A large crowd gathered at the First Reformed church Sunday night for a Thanksgiving sermon by Rev. Roy E Linebach. Jr C U A M members from across the city attended, with many Juniors from visiting churches present. The sermon highlighted the founding principles of the Junior order.
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First Reformed Church
Roy E Linebach
Health improvements at Camp Sevier with only one death reported
Daily death reports from Camp Sevier show a further improvement with only one fatality in the last 24 hours. This marks the best divisional headquarters report since the measles epidemic began several weeks ago.
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Greenville
S.C
Camp Sevier
Streetcar on Chickamauga Park Line Damaged Near East Lake
A street car on the Chickamauga park line was dynamited near East Lake at 30 last night. The crew and passengers escaped serious injury. Motorman L. F. Sargent was badly shocked and hurried to a hospital.
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Chattanogua
Dev
Chickamauga Park
East Lake
LI. BF
Sargent
Small City Fire Damages Home on Wade Street
A minor house fire occurred this morning at 8:90 struck Wade street near Myrtle Desk Company. Luther Smith’s residence sustained slight damage before firefighters from box 35 contained the blaze.
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Luther Smith
Wade Street
Myrtle Desk Company
Contractors Departed From Centennial Avenue Paving
The Central Engineering and Construction firm of Greensboro reportedly moved most of its equipment away and left Centennial Avenue paving unfinished. City Manager Murphy said the firm had been paid for much of the work and a small balance remains. A sub contracted contract to Rocmae Co. is noted, with delays drawing city scrutiny.
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Central Engineering and Contstruction Company
Greensboro
Ise
Centennial Avenue
Roomine, Tas
Greenahboro
Larson
Thomas 4. Murphy
Murphy
Central Engineering and
Com
Struction Company
Rocmae Company
United States
Asanych Als
Imee
Cocmac
Tee Dome
Inn
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Turkey
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Shields Water
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Senate Judiciary Committee
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Pomerene
Senator Weeks
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Tlinoise
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