Secretary McAdoo previews 1917 18 fiscal outlook
Secretary McAdoo reports the 1917-18 fiscal picture shows a near term general fund balance of 115000000 followed by a projected 185000000 deficit for 1918. He describes rising defense costs, federal reserve strength, and ongoing European war effects on customs and tariff receipts, with calls to extend the war risk bureau and fund public health and aviation efforts.
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Woman Defeats Husband in Mayoral Race at Umatilla
Mrs. E. E. Starcher defeated her husband for mayor in Umatilla Oregon, the first western state record of a wife running against her husband. While women have held public posts in several western towns, she does not become the first woman mayor overall.
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Ore
E. E. Starcher
West
Starcher
Representative Tribble Rallies
Representative Samuel J. Tribble of South Carolina is temporarily ill and unconscious after a Monday night apoplexy, with physicians offering little hope for his recovery. Various reports note his condition remains critical as of Tuesday.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bonar-Law Declines To Form Cabinet In Crisis
London December 6 The Westminster Gazette reports Andrew Bonar-Law refused the king’s invitation to form a cabinet amid the political crisis. Lloyd George is named as likely to be called, with Ulster leaders denying Carson plans. Labour MPs discuss backing Asquith, while the Guardian notes Lloyd George’s stance on premier versus war council. The king has sent for Lloyd George amid fears of an election and wartime governance challenges.
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London
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David George
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Bonar-Law
Asquith
Lloyd George
Bona-Law
Sir Edward Carson
Ireland
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Manchester
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Guardian
War Council
Donations Boost Greensboro College for Women Fund Drive
In High Point the Greater Greensboro College for Women reports progress in its endowment drive. A. Sherrod gave 1250 dollars, with Horace R. Sisson contributing 100, bringing the total to 3604 dollars by 2 PM as canvassing continues to raise 150000 dollars for endowment and improvements.
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Greater Greensboro College For Women
A. Sherrod
Turrentine
Horace R. Sisson
Uae
High Point
Greensboro College For Women
Romanian Plight Deepens as Allies Press Advance
Rumanians resist and seek escape via three railway lines from Bucharest toward Plocheti as Russian and French forces press. Macedonian fronts show favorable Allied progress with Serbian and French actions near Monastir and in the Granitite area. Artillery clashes intensify north of Monastir amid ongoing Balkan operations.
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Ihrast
Granitite
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No Flat Bids on Battle Cruisers by Shipyards
The Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock company and the Cramps company bid on battle cruisers using cost plus 10 percent for profit. Union Iron Works and Fore River offered cost plus 15 percent. No flat bids were submitted as Congress authorized six ships to be built in three years with an estimated cost of about 2,014,000 per ship.
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Washington
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock c Company
Cramps Company
Navy Department
Union Iron Works of California
Fore River Company
Congress
Cotton Futures Open Higher on Late Buying Push
New York cotton futures rose in late trading with early prices up 13 to 22 points. January touched 20.14, May 20.27, and other months advanced. steady opens cited with January at 20.62 and May at 20.53 as market reactions continued.
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Bee
Callihg
New Demurrage Rate Enacted on North Carolina Railways
A new demurrage schedule takes effect today on North Carolina railways. The daily charges start at $1 for day one and rise by $1 each day through the fifth, with higher amounts thereafter. Freight Agent Schaub of the Southern announced the change and urged shippers to obtain full details at freight stations to avoid extra charges.
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North Carolina
Schaub
Southern
Council approves police salary increase to $60 monthly
The city council unanimously votes to raise each police officer salary by $5 per month, bringing patrolmen's pay to $60. The decision follows a two week delay caused by two members' absence, with final action taken at last night's meeting.
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Davis
Osborne Identifies Max in New York Affair
Charles H. Wax was identified at the United States attorney's office in New York as Oliver Osborne by James W. Osborne and wife and Edwin Willcox. He was singled out from a crowd of newspaper men after a cordial exchange.
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Associated Press
New York
Charles H. Wax
United States Attorney’s Office
James W. Osborne
Edwin Willcox
Oliver Osborne
T Ae Tanzer
Bryan Luncheon Guest at the White House
Washington dispatch reports W. J. Bryan and Mrs. Bryan were luncheon guests today at the White House. Bryan will be honored tonight at a dinner hosted by Democratic admirers. He is expected to outline plans to devote the next four years to national prohibition.
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Washington
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
White House
John Lambert American Steamer Sunk Off Isle of Wight
New York December 6 steamship John Lambert listed as American, was shelled and sunk without warning by a German submarine off the Isle of Wight on November 22, according to an American crewman who arrived on the Bordeaux. The vessel was torpedoed while at sea and the crew reported the attack after reaching port.
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Isle of Wight
Associated Press
New York
Maritime Register
Bordeaux
Hot Time In Old Town Author In Serious Illness
Santa Rosa California December report says G D P Mills known as Joe Hayden who wrote There ll be a hot time in the old town tonight is seriously ill in a hospital with little hope for recovery.
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Associated Press
Santa Rosa
Cal
D. P. Mills
Stave
Joe Hayden
Federal Council of Churches Opens In St Louis
The third quadrennial convention of the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America opens in St Louis with about 500 delegates from 18 million communicants of 30 Protestant churches. Officers are to be elected this afternoon.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Dec. G
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
Wheat Market Rush Follows Big Export Volumes
Chicago wheat trading opened higher on December 6 amid strong export activity. May futures rose to 3.7714 and July to 1.47, with prices advancing after the initial gains.
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Congress Hands On Legislation As Wilson Clears Schedule
President Wilson signals a short session push with railway reform as Adamson and Newslands prepare bills awaiting attorney general review. Senate action opens Friday while House rules chief plans talks to speed passage. Senators debate corrupt practices and immigration measures amid election expenditure scrutiny.
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Cal
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South Carolina
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High Point Elks Attend Greensboro Minstrel Show Tonight
High Point Elks head to Greensboro for the first performance of the Antlered Brethren minstrel at the Municipal theater. Notable figures Ben Ginsburg Clarence Cone Leon Brandt Robert Douglas and Frank Hood are billed, with High Point residents promised first access tonight. Tomorrow may see fewer native Greensboro stars as crowds thin.
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Leon J. Brandt
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High Point
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