Jacob Jones Sunk in War Zone With Heavy Losses
Washington reports the American destroyer Jacob Jones was torpedoed and sunk on December 6 in a war zone. Thirty seven survivors were rescued, with ten named among them. The ship, commanded by Lt Cmdr David Worth Bagley, carried a crew of 92 and was among the newest destroyers built in 1916.
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Washington
Jacob Jones
John K. Richards
Nelson Gates
Charles E. Pierce
Timothy Edward Twomey
John C. Johnson
Henry A. Schutzke
Edward F. Grady
John J. Mulvaney
Myron Flood
David Worth Bagley
Josephus Daniels
Secretary of the Navy
Bagley
New York, Shiping Company
Camden
N. J
Sims
War Declaration and Halifax Explosion Casualties
The United States declares war on Austria-Hungary aiding Italy on the Asiago front. Meanwhile Halifax reports 500 dead from the explosion with up to 3,000 to 4,000 homes destroyed and about 25,000 people affected, leaving 20,000 destitute.
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America
Austria-Hungary
Asiago
Brenta
Conrad von Hoetzendorf
Wilson
Italy
Trentino
Italians Captured in German Offensive Exceed 1600
London reports, citing an official Austrian statement, that the number of Italians captured by German forces in the new offensive now exceeds 1,600.
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London
Georgetown to Raise Large War Service Flag on Campus
Washington reports Georgetown university will raise an Old Glory flag with six hundred fifty stars, the largest service flag displayed in the capital since the war began last April. The stars honor Georgetown students who have entered national service in any branch since the start of the war.
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Washington
Georgetown University
Georgetown
Misunderstanding Over Draft Questionnaire Confuses Local Board
Local exemption board members described ongoing confusion among draft eligibles about the revised system for selecting men. Beginning December 15, questionnaires will reach 5 percent of the remaining registrants daily, with seven working days to respond.
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High Point Township
Frederick Ayer 95th Birthday Honored by Friends
Boston today honors Frederick Ayer on his ninety fifth birthday. Ayer has long been a leading figure in New England finance and industry, shaping the woolen industry through its present form. He remains active at an advanced age as a director in nearly twenty major corporations.
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Boston
Mass
Frederick Ayer
New England
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Cold Wave and Snow Foreseen by Weather Bureau
Washington weather bureau issued cold wave warnings as a cyclonic low moves northeast. Rain in the south and snow in Tennessee, the Ohio valley, and the middle Atlantic states are expected with sharply falling temperatures from the lake region to the gulf. Florida and the Atlantic coast districts face cold weather Sunday.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Mississippi Valley
Tennessee
Ohio Valley
Middle Atlantic
Lake
Gulf
Florida
Atlantic Coast
Sessoms Sentenced to Six Years in State Penitentiary
Rocky Mount Dec 8 Judge Frank A Daniels sentences Cicero Sessoms the new who was found guilty of murder in the second degree for the shooting affray near Whitakers that killed Cary Weeks and wounded others to six years in the state penitentiary at Raleigh.
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Rocky Mount
Frank A. Daniels
Cicero Sessoms
Cary Weeks
Whitakers
Raleigh
What you can do with one chicken
A wartime guide describes using two pounds of beef to feed four and a chicken weighing thirteen quarters pounds to yield four plates of soup and a chicken and rice dish for four. It explains boiling the neck wings and feet, simmering or slow cooking, adding water to the juices, and preparing salad with nuts celery and lettuce.
Snow delays traffic across much of nation
A widespread snowstorm slows traffic from the northwest to the Gulf of Mexico and a cold wave disrupts the Midwest. The Weather Bureau forecasts continued snow tonight and tomorrow with cold wave warnings for Tennessee and the east Gulf and South Atlantic states.
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Washington
Dec. S
Middle West
Gulf of Mexico
Tennessee
East Gulf
South Atlantic
High Point Boy Appointed as U S Senate Page
J. J. Farriss received a telegram from Senator Overman confirming his son James Farriss has been named a Page in the United States Senate. James departs tonight with Mrs. Farriss and will report for duty Monday morning.
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J. J. Farriss
Senator Overman
James Farriss
United States Senate
James
Demonstration at Public Service Company Monday Afternoon
A county food conservation demonstrator will visit High Point to show cottage cheese uses as a meat substitute. The 2:30 pm event at the Public Service Company invites all ladies to attend and learn practical preparations amid current magazine discussions.
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Public Service Company
County Demonstrator of Food Conservation
High Point
New York Market Opens with Broad Declines in December
The census bureau figures matched private forecasts, signaling active broker coverage on Wall Street and western connections. There was spot selling of December and January at the open, with drops of 2 to 25 points and near months showing weakness.
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New York
Dec. S
Census Bureau
Wall Street
Jusser to Headline New York Society Dinner at Waldorf
Dr J J Jusser French ambassador to the United States will be guest of honor at the nineteenth annual dinner of the Pennsylvania Society of New York at the Waldorf Astoria tonight Speakers include Colonel Roosevelt and Senator Lodge Massachusetts.
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New York
J. J. Jusserand
United States
Pennsylvania Society of New York
Waldorf Astoria
Roosevelt
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Revolution Breaks Out in Lisbon PortuGal Capital
Madrid reports a revolution has broken out in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, according to a dispatch received via Oporto on Tuesday.
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Madrid
Lisbon
Portugal
Oporto
Aerial Battle Over Swiss Territory Shakes Basel
German and Allied airmen clashed over Basel Switzerland in a high altitude battle lasting about twenty minutes. Seven bombs fell on Swiss soil causing material damage but no casualties. The fight drove the pilots toward Alsace as Swiss forces fired anti aircraft artillery. Basel residents condemn the neutrality violation.
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Geneva
Fri
Basel
Switzerland
Alsace
Official's stern warning cheapens Kinston's sugar
In Kinston on December 8 sugar sold for no more than 1 cent a pound after N. J. Rouse, local food administrator, warned dealers charging higher would face action. Merchants had been asking up to 15 and 174 percent cents. The rope metaphor hinted at further consequences.
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Kinston
N. J. Rouse
Five Pneumonia Deaths at Camp Wheeler in 24 Hours
Five soldiers died from pneumonia at Camp Wheeler in Macon Georgia within the last 24 hours, according to reports received at the base hospital.
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Macon
Dec. S
Camp Wheeler
Death of Dr D Russell Dixon A Rocky Mount Physician
Dr D Russell Dixon a prominent Rocky Mount physician died at the Rocky Mount sanitarium Wednesday night. He was 34 and a son of Mr and Mrs Gi Re Dixon of the city.
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Rocky Mount
D. Russell Dixon
Te City
Rocky Mount Sanitarium
Army designates anti aircraft battalions for coast artillery
Washington dispatch reports Army orders assigning anti aircraft units to the coast artillery corps. Batteries will be specially designed to combat airplanes and airships, designated by serial numbers and battalion level lettering.
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Washington
Coast Artillery Corps
Morganton Hospital Trustees Meet To Discuss Finances
State Hospital for the Insane at Morganton trustees reported the institution in excellent condition but unable to admit several prepaid patients due to insufficient funds. Three state institutions Raleigh Goldsboro Morganton share an executive committee and plan a Raleigh meeting next Tuesday to seek additional funding. Tate will attend the session.
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Tate
Raleigh
Goldsboro
Morganton
Hkelihood
Late
Present Bill To Provide Prohibition During War
Washington reports a bill introduced by Senator Shafroth proposing national prohibition during the war. The measure would permit commissioning of distilled liquor for government purposes and was referred to the agriculture committee.
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Washington
Shafroth
Agriculous
Kerensky Becomes Justice Minister in Siberia Led Coalition
Petrograd report indicates the temporary government has formed in Siberia with Alexander Kerensky named minister of justice as part of a coalition cabinet. The move signals a broader effort to stabilize governance amid ongoing political shifts.
Danville Balloting for Third Regiment Faces Slow Signups
As of yesterday afternoon no men had volunteered to join the new berry company forming the third regiment in Danville. The town has until December 12 to raise one hundred men for the movement.
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Danville
Vai Dee
Bherry
Disaster Toll Estimated At Four Thousand In Halifax
A private telegram from Halifax reports an estimated four thousand people killed in the disaster. Coffins for Halifax were sent to the stricken city, and undertakers here note the grim total as the relief effort continues.
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Amhurst
N. S
Dec. S
Halifax
Bolsheviki Leaders Move Czar Nicholas to New Location
London reports Bolsheviki guards around Nicholas at Tobolsk are to be moved, fearing arrest or harassment. Telegrams from Petrograd cited by the Exchange Telegraph say the former czar is to be relocated, with no confirmation or details available.
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London
Nicholas
Cho
Wero
Sheriff Ordered To Stay In Court During Cross Examination
In Concord on March 8 Judge Cline ordered Sheriff Caldwell to remain in the courtroom bar during cross examination of John T. Dooling or Gyston B. Means in the murder trial of Mrs. Maude A. King. The ruling was meant to curb sarcasm and maintain order as the defense and state attorneys clashed over procedure. The cross examination yielded little new fact, and the judge promised focused questioning and rulings.
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Concord
John T. Dooling
Gyston B. Means
Maude A. King
Cline
Sherif Caldwell
New York
Cousier
Deoling
Dadge Cling
Lis Pe
Sheri Caldwell
Joan
Iria Oto Messie
Genuay
Mrs Oharp Found Guilty of Tampering Recruiting
Fragmented report notes Mrs Oharp charged with tampering recruiting in Bismark Nebraska. District events refer to a gathering of invitees and an espionage-themed feature by Mrs Ours at Moyeman in 1917. The text is garbled but centers on a legal finding tied to recruitment interference.
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Bismark
Cme
Fey
Kate Tielund
Doge
St. Oan
Ari
Mrs. Ours
Moyeman
Only a Miracle Can Bring 'Y Ace Says Editor Harden
An aged clipped item quotes editor Harden declaring only a miracle can bring relief or change. The fragmentary text hints at a dramatic editorial stance about events or outcomes unresolved in the record.
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Harden
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