President Wilson urges immediate war on Austria Hungary
President Wilson asks Congress for an immediate declaration of war against Austria-Hungary to confront the German threat. He says Austria is not independent and a war against Turkey and Bulgaria would follow only if their rulers align with Prussian autocracy. He rejects any peace talks, seeks German defeat, and notes the address is distributed worldwide through wires and news agencies.
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Turkey
Bulgaria
Washington
Austria-Hungary
Congress
Wilson
Austria
United States
Germany
London
Reuter’s
Europe
Berlin
China
Japan
Mathias Erzberger
Frerman
Brzberger
Jie
Sunbury Man Sues Pontius Over Note Indorsements
Sunbury inventor Ralph Shipman sues A W Pontius and alleges the $715 note was created for Pontius and Cooper with Shipman as an accommodation indorser. The debt was allegedly Pontius’s and Cooper’s, with Shipman listed as joint indorser who paid after maturity to the Sunbury National Bank.
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Sunbury
Ralph — Shipman
A. W. Pontius
Pontius
FE. B. Cooper
Shipman
Sunbury National Bank
Cooper
Hendersonville Treenail Company Formed in N Y
Hendersonville Treenail company organized in Hendersonville New York by Howard Bennett James Todd and others with authorized capital of 150000 to manufacture locust pins for wooden ships built by the government Some machinery has arrived and the new plant will add to the Hendersonville Lumber company facility.
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Hendersonville
N. Y
Hendersonville Treenail Company
Howard Bennett
James Todd
Hendersonville Lumber Company
Rocmac Company Plans Fast Resumption Of Laying On Centennial
W A Briggs of Rocmac Road Corporation Cleveland says Rocmac will complete the Centennial avenue paving after Central Engineering Greensboro halted work under a sub contract. He says the city suffers no loss. Rocmac bears the setback and will seek council action tonight.
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W. A. Briggs
Rocmac Road Corporation
Central Engineering Company
Greensboro
High Point
Briggs
Bolsheviki Commander Surrenders as Armistice Signed
Petrograd reports Ensign Wrylenko confirms the Bolshevik general staff has surrendered after a dispute over authority. London dispatch adds an armistice between Russia and Germany, signed at Prince Leopold of Bavaria's headquarters, valid for 48 hours.
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Bolsheviki
Prince Leopold
Bavaria
Petrograd
Wrylenko
London
Russia
Germany
Leopold
Amsterdam
Calls on Congress to Defer Public Work
New York December 4 The American Exchange National Bank urges public bodies to defer unnecessary improvements to free labor and scarce materials for war needs. It cites post offices courthouses and other projects and argues economy of resources is vital until peace returns.
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Congress
New York
American Exchange National Bank
Milton shell plant expands as shrapnel contract grows
Milton Pennsylvania December 4 The shell plant of the Milton manufacturing company with a contract for shrapnel cases for the United States Government is gradually bringing all departments into operation. Five hundred men are at work now and within a month the plant expects three shifts of 660 men each to be employed.
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Milton, Pa
Milton Manufacturing Company
United States
Penny Shortage Response Coinage Declared by Mint
Within the last month the U S Mint has coined 77,500,000 one cent pieces to ease a penny shortage caused by wartime taxes. Anticipated demand for small coins for holiday shopping led to 18,700,000 dimes and 11,000,000 nickels being produced.
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Washington
Atterbury Named Director General of U S Transport in France
W. W. Atterbury, vice president of the Pennsylvania Railroad, has been appointed director general of transportation for the United States Expeditionary Forces in France. He is now in France directing transport operations for Pershing's army.
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W. W. Atterbury
Pennsylvania Railroad
United States Expeditionary Forces
France
My. Atterbury
Belgian Army Now Counted In UK Divisions For Flanders Offensive
Havre November 20 The Belgian army, originally 17 000 strong, rose by 20 000 volunteers in August 1914 and later dwindled to 60 000 after the Yser battle. Now it forms eight divisions of well trained troops ready to join allied operations in Flanders. The minister of war notes earlier lack of equipment and munitions but says the army has grown since 1914 from a fragile force to a capable force prepared to attack when commanded. The front extended from about 12 1/4 miles after Yser to 19 miles by June this year.
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Havre
Associated Press
Yser
Holland
Flanders
Ecach
Calais
Peace rumors cloud Swiss duties in Berne reports
Berne reports say peace rumors swirl as travelers from belligerent nations discuss ongoing conferences in neutral Switzerland. Officials caution that many apparent peace emissaries lack authority, and genuine talks are likely unofficial and privately conducted.
Automobile Fire on Main Street Damages Car
An automobile owned by John Lindsay caught fire from leaking gasoline after a cigarette was lit nearby. Gasoline spread along the curb for several feet before ignition. Volunteer firefighters arrived, hood was removed, water and then a hardware store extinguisher were used. damage appears slight.
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John Lindsay
Lindsay
Mgr. Lindsay
Three Soldiers Die at Camp Beauregard
Announcement reports three soldiers killed by measles or pneumonia at Camp Beauregard within 24 hours ending noon yesterday. The 17 day total deaths from measles pneumonia and meningitis reach 58.
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Alexandria
la. Deo
Camp Beauregard
British raid stalls as Cambrai front sees heavy fighting
British forces repulsed renewed German attacks along the Cambrai front amid large infantry masses and heavy artillery fire. German reserves were brought up as fighting raged near Marcoine and Gonnelieu with gains at La Vacquiere thrown back. elsewhere British lines advanced near Polygon Wood and east Africa fell to Allied control after a three year campaign. Rumors of Romania seeking armistice circulate as the inter Allied Paris conference closes without announcement.
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Cambrai
Verdun
Marcoine
Gonnelieu
Haig
la Vacquiere
Ypres
Polygon Wood
Teh Aisne
German East Africa
Germany
Interest in Superior Court Case at Greensboro Session
A large contingent of High Point lawyers and municipal court officials are in Greensboro for a Superior Court session this week. The Bain versus Kaliwasser case draws attention as Bain sues for SEO00 expenses allegedly spent on Mrs Kaliwasser. Kaliwasser recently won damages from Bain for allegedly alienating his wife. The trial paused yesterday and is expected to finish today.
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High Point
Greensboro
J. F. Bain
Kallwasser
Biz Bend River Front Under Arms After Border Clashes
Indio Texas December 4 A string of two clashes between Mexican bandits and American border cavalry over three days leaves the entire Biz Bend river front under arms with heavy precautions to prevent further trouble.
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Indio
Texas
Calvary
Biz Bend River
Government urges bread price cuts under wartime plan
Washington reports the war emergency council recommends immediate bread price reductions where persisting. Bakers will operate under government license December 10 using a set formula to produce a standardized loaf required by the food program.
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Washington
War Emergency Council
War Resolution Declares State of War With Central Powers
A joint resolution declaring a state of war exists between the United States and Austria-Hungary Bulgaria and Turkey was introduced in the Senate today by the Foreign Relations Committee. It was referred to the appropriate committee for consideration.
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Olution
United States
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
Senate
Eign Relations Committee
Trial evidence debated if Mrs King could inflict fatal wound
In Concord on December 4 the defense in Gaston L. Means murder trial presented physicians and witnesses arguing a self-inflicted pistol wound by Mrs Maude A. King could be possible. Experts tested 20 and 25 caliber pistols on blotters and hair switches to support or doubt the claim.
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Gaston B. Means
Maude A. King
Robinson
G. W. Means
Viel
Gaston L. Means
Maudel. King
W. A. Wallace
Trains Change Schedules on Southern Main Line
The Southern Railway issues changes effective Sunday December 4 moving northbound train No 6 to 140 from 1245 and southbound No 11 to earlier 7 44. No 34 passes High Point at 610 after changes. other trains may keep current schedules.
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Southern Railway Company
High Point
British repulse large enemy attacks in France
Field Marshal Haig’s report from France last night states the enemy delivered attacks in great strength with large forces and has been repulsed with heavy losses near Gonnelien to Marcoing. The British lines held and opposing troops suffered substantial casualties.
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London
Gonnelien
Marcoing
Haig
France
Bolsheviks Near Clash With Army At Vitebolsk
A pend ing battle is reported between Petrograd garrison detachments led by Mnusign Krylenko and Cossacks at Vitebolsk with Cossacks on the flanks behind Krylenko. Telegram from Krylenko's adjutant notes the developing engagement. Rumor also suggests General Vorniloff escaped custody last night after his failed revolt.
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Petrograd
Mnusign
Krylenko
Vitebolsk
Vorniloff
Wherensky
Swedish foreign office denies Paris Bolshevik mediation report
Stockholm reports the Swedish foreign office denies a Paris publication claiming Sweden acted as an intermediary between Bolsheviks and Germany in Petrograd. The note says the Swedish minister to Russia did not join any acknowledgment of Lenineite armistice notes. the response is a courtesy clarification, not recognition.
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Petrograd
Stockholm
Swedish Foreign
Associated Press
Paris
Russie
M. Tretzky
Wartime manifesto urged soldiers to aid peace effort
The Maximalists government says a Merzograd-dis patch issues a manifesto to German and Austrian troops to distribute by air and other means. It appeals for soldiers to help end the war with a promise of peace and recognition by other nations. A Tartarian republic in Crimea is announced per a Times Petrograd correspondent, noting independence declarations and Siberian secession.
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London
Crimea
Petrograd
Times
Indictment Alleges Fraud Against U S in Large Contracts
New York December 4. An indictment accuses William B Slattery Joseph Ives Edward Slattery and several firms of conspiring to defraud the United States of hundreds of thousands of dollars tied to contracts exceeding one million dollars. Arthur C Gilson and Peter Dully served as Quartermaster’s Corps inspectors among the conspirators. The filing notes liquidation and southern drying at market opening with prices lower across several months and contracts.
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New York
United States
William B. ‘Theendal J. Slattery
Joseph Ives
Edward Slattery
Feenewal
Rodias
Firat
Quebec Bridge Opens Amid Ceremony and Traffic
The Quebec Bridge formally opened with an official ceremony marking the completion of its span. Officials noted improved traffic flow and regional access as engineers praised the structure's design and durability.
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Quebec
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