Greek Royalists Gather Army for Rear Attack in Greece
Reports from Greece say Constantine and royalists are assembling reserves in the Latissa region to strike at entente forces from the rear while attacks from the north unfold. British writers note possible maneuvers as Mackensen pushes in Romania and Russians fortify lines on the western front amid further operations near Kedzi Vasarhely.
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Associated Press
Greece
von Mackensen
Romania
Constantine
Latissa
Wallachia
Bucza
Moldavia
Putne
Kedzi Vasarhely
City Water Shut Off Sunday Afternoon for Repairs
City water will be cut off tomorrow afternoon from 1 to 5 o clock to allow repairs at the pumping station. City Manager Arthur Lyon said the outage was planned due to necessary maintenance and chosen Sunday for reduced water use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Lyon
Minister L D Thompson Leaves Marion for Statesville
Rev L D Thompson longtime pastor of the Methodist church in Marion departs after three years to lead the First Methodist church in Statesville. The community notes his popularity and success and expresses regret at his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
L. D. Thompson
Methodist
First Methodist Church of
Statesville
Thompson
Winston-Salem Thief Caught in Lexington
Earl Griffith, a young white man from Winston-Salem, was arrested in Lexington within half an hour of disembarking a train on charges of robbing a case in Winston-Salem for 108 dollars. Police recovered 107.05 dollars on him, including 19 in dimes and nickels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Earl Griffith
Winston-Salem
Twin City
Cotton Down $14 a Bale as Market Break Deepens
New York December 9 The cotton market underwent a broad liquidation with prices dropping 10 to 15 points in brisk trading. By day’s end March contract stood about 18.56 a bale, roughly 76 points under the prior night’s levels and well below recent highs. Margin calls and bearish sentiment dominated after yesterday’s decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Investigation panel seeks extension to extend its life
Washington December 9. The joint house and senate committee probing transportation issues plans to ask Congress for more time to pause hearings until after adjournment. If extension is not granted, hearings may resume and a partial report issued before January 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Joint
House and Senate Committee
Congress
Building 96 Aeroplanes
Contract for the construction of hydro aeroplanes for coast artillery stations in the United States Hawaii Philippines and the far zone was let today. Immediate construction is to begin on the 96 contracts, with 42 more soon to be let.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pres
Washington
United Tes
Hawaii
Philippines
Temperature Drops as Warm Weather Recedes in Nashville
Nashville reports a sharp temperature fall from near 69 to 36 degrees by 7 a.m. after a day of sleet and rain yesterday. The cold spell began yesterday evening with a rapid 23 degree drop and continued into the early morning hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pres
Nashville
Tenn
More Relief Funds in Cleveland County
Through Hon Clyde R Hoey relief committee member a state flood fund is to be distributed in Cleveland county Applications are being received and claims will be reviewed at the committee meeting Suffering has been heavy in the Buffalo drainage district where farmers lost all crops and face a heavy drainage tax this fall risking land sales
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
Clyde R. Hoey
Relief Committee of
Cleveland
Buffalo
Roanoke Gun Club To Stage Southern Shoots
The Roanoke Va Gun Club was authorized to stage the 1917 southern tournament of the Interstate Association for the Encouragement of Trap Shooting at its 28th annual meeting. The grand American handicap goes to South Shore Country Club Chicago the eastern shoot to Hartford Conn the western to St Joseph Mo and the Pacific coast to San Jose Cal dates to be announced. T E Doremus of Wilmington Del was reelected president.
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New York
Roanoke Va
Interstate Association
South Shore Country Club
Chicago
Hartford
Conn
St. Joseph
Pacific Coast
San Jose
Cal
T. E. Doremus
Wilmington
Del
Blockade liquor poisons man at Marion
Marion residents report Dick Higgins a Negro man about 40 years old died after a roadside stumble while en route to a blockade still for more moonshine. Local lore says much of the blockade whisky in the area contains lye extract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Dick Higgins
Lumberton Police Fire at Wrong Man
Lumberton officers spotting robbers at R. D. Caldwell and Son warehouse near the Virginia and Carolina Southern railroad halted a theft setup. A wagon load of groceries was found ready for removal as officers waited for the thieves, risking an innocent man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumberton
R. D. Caldwell and Son
Virginia and Carolina Southern
Hardwick seeks expanded ICC power on railway worker rules
Senator Hardwick proposes an amendment to the Adamson act giving the Interstate Commerce Commission full authority to fix hours wages and conditions for railroad employees. The amendment would cover actions that hinder train operations and would allow ICC to change terms on its own initiative. He plans quick consideration by the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Hardwick Fae
Interstate Commerce Commission
Georgia
Educator Declines Leadership Roles in Two Colleges
Raleigh December 9. S G Adking president of the state normal school for negros at Winston-Salem will remain there and not accept the presidency of Livingstone College at Salisbury as announced today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Raleigh
S. G. Adking
State Normal School For
Winston-Nalem
Livingstone College
Salisbury
Warship Eludes British in North Sea Chase
London dispatch reports a German light cruiser evaded British pursuit in the North Sea. A ship captain says his vessel was held up in the Atlantic and confirms the warship is not a converted merchantman.
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London
North Sea
Atlantic
Adverse Report on Pasquotank River Improvement
The War Department submitted to the House an adverse report on the improvement of the upper Pasquotank River in North Carolina from Turner's Cut to Lebanon Road head of navigation.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pasquotank River
North Carolina
Turner
Lebanon Road
House
War Department
France Bans Printing Paper Imports to Aid Industry
Paris reports the government will prohibit importing printing paper to raise exchange and boost the French paper industry. The move aims to strengthen domestic production and support economic stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
High Point Citizens Raise Endowment Funds for Greensboro College
A four day High Point campaign led by President Ss. B. Turrentine raised 4360 toward Greensboro College for Women endowment and improvements. Alumnae formed a local association led by Miss Lucy Belle Totten, with officers named, and the drive included numerous individual gifts from residents and alumnae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Greensboro College For Women
Ss. B. Turrentine
Lucy Belle Totten
Turrentine
Forlow
Aluanae Fund
D. A. Stanton
C. A. Barbee
Charles L. Amos
B. C. Harmon
W.P. Williams
R. B. Terry
Irna L. Tapp
J. W. Andrews
Claudia Lamb
L. C. Parker
Nina White
Margaret Allred
Lucille Holton
L. C. Gidney
Bruce Carraway
Scruggs
Oma Klutz
R .B. Holton
R. W. Sills
Margaret McAdams
Hattie Lloyd
Elma Phibbs
W. F. Ellis
C. Harris
J. F. Hayden
J. W. Harriss
Carrie Ma
Wescott Robertson
S. B. Turrentine
Lacey Belle Totten
C. F. Long
Georgetown and Tulane Set For Final South Football Game
New Orleans reports clear skies and mild weather for the afternoon gridiron clash between Georgetown and Tulane. Both squads plan to field their strongest units as the season’s last southern college game unfolds today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New Orleans
Georgetown
Tulane
South
Grand Jury Probes Begun Into High Cost of Living
Attorney General Gregory orders federal grand jury investigations into high food prices to start immediately in New York and Detroit with similar probes being considered for Cleveland Kansas City St. Louis Minneapolis and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Dec
Gregory
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Kansas City
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Weather Outlook Promises Fair Start for Southeast
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions and below average temperatures across the southeastern states in the coming week. Warmer weather is expected late in the week, with rain likely in the western gulf states midweek on Wednesday or Thursday.
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Associated Press
Washington
Southeastern States
Gulf States
Epstein murder case argued in Wayne County Superior Court
Arguments in the trial of Hyman Epstein for the killing of Leonard Edwards last spring continued in Wayne County Superior Court. It was expected the case would be given to the jury later today.
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Goldsboro
N. C
Hyman Epstein
Wayne County
Leonard Edwards
Greece Blockade Begins After Allied Move
Ambassador Sharpe in Paris informed the state department that the allied blockade of Greece started yesterday at 8 o'clock in the morning. The action follows tensions in the region and aims to pressure Greece over its political stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Associated Press
Washington
Sharpe
Paris
State Department
Artillery Fights Reported on Verdun Front
Paris reports artillery engagements on the Verdun front near hill No 504 last night. No other important developments were noted.
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Associated Press
Paris
Verdun Front
War Office
Night Clash on Franco Belgian Front Reported
London dispatch says no fighting occurred but a major event on the Franco Belgian front was announced by the war office during the night.
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Associated Press
London
Dec
War Office
Deportations Highlighted in Government Statement
A brief government statement notes the deportation of four Belgians related to German actions. The record emphasizes official confirmation of these detentions and the ongoing administrative response amid wartime measures.
Birth of a Nation Tickets Sell Fast At Hart Drug
Tickets for The Birth of a Nation sold quickly at Hart Drug Company this morning drawing large city interest. Many locals bought seats to witness the epoch making film shown with a 200 piece orchestra in Asheville Greensboro and other nearby cities, with several mail orders also to be filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart Drag Company
Charlotte
Asheville
Greensboro
Othe
Squll
Lumberton Hosts First Mary Pickford Film Release
Lumberton reports the first Mary Pickford picture released by her company played in a local theater before any other in North Carolina. The show underscores Lumberton's top standing among state movie houses as December 9 is noted.
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Lumberton
Mary Pickford
Caroline
North Carolina May Get a Fish Station
A bill passed provides 50,000 dollars for a migratory fish station in Georgia North Carolina or South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Washington
Teorgia
South Carolina
Address on the Business End of Newspaper Making
Don Seitz editor of the New York World opened the closing session of the Chapel Hill newspaper institute with an address on the business end of newspaper making. Speakers included W H Savory of Mergen thaler Linotype and H B Warner of the Lexington Dispatch.
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Associated Press
Chapel Hill
N. C
Don Seitz
The
New York World
Newspaper Institute
W. H. Savory
Mergenthaler Linotype Company
H. B. Warner
Lexington Dispatch
Firemen extinguish chimney blaze at South Main school
Firemen were summoned to the South Main street graded school shortly after noon to put out a burning chimney. No damage resulted.
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South Main Street
Weather Outlook With Cold Wave Hits Coast
Fair tonight with rain near the coast and much colder conditions. A cold wave is expected in the western portion with temperatures below freezing, while the eastern portion stays near freezing. Sunday brings fair but colder weather and fresh to strong west winds along the coast.
Bringing Food Price Problem Closer Home
Chicago dispatch reports U S District Attorney Cline sending investigators to Elgin to attend a board of trade meeting fixing butter prices. Federal subpoenas issued to several small packers to testify next Monday on the cost of mail and egg supply in Chicago said to be controlled by four men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
United States
Cline
Elgin
Board of Trade
Federal Grand Jury
Attorney General's
Strong Sermon Draws Large Crowd at Friends Church
Evangelist Rev John A Kittrell preached last night at the Friends Church urging separation from worldly amusements and social clubs citing Lot and Sodom as examples. Two Sunday services are set for 1 and 7 30 pm with tonight’s service at 7 30 preceded by a 15 minute song service led by a 10 voice choir under Miss Margaret Mast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Kittrell
Friends Church
Friends
John A. Kittrell
Lot
Sodom
God
Man
Margaret Mast
High Point Real Estate Deeds Recorded in Greensboro
Four High Point deeds were filed in Greensboro showing high market values. Ed L. Ragan to Mrs Minnié Worth for 4650 on three tracts including White Oak and Greene streets. Jennie Roach to C B Embler for 1023 on Green Street. Mrs Jennie Roach to C B Embler for 1023 on Greeners High Point. R Visa to Mrs Charles H Dulin for a Grace Street lot adjoining Harman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Real Estate
High Point
Greensboro
Ed. L. Ragan
Minnié Worth
White Oak Street
Greene Street
S. T. Perry
Jennie Roach
Green Street
T. F. Wrenn
EF. A. Snow
C. B. Embler
W. L. Hepler
R. Visa
Charles H. Dulin
Grace Street
B. C. Harmon
Opposition to Training Boys to Be Soldiers
The commission on peace and arbitration of the Federated Council of Churches of Christ submitted a resolution urging opposition to military training in public schools. It also urged the American government to invite European belligerents to state the terms on which they would begin peace negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Churches’ Commission
United States
Associated Press
St. Louis
Federated Council of Churches of Christ
Commission On Peace and Arbitration
Cotton Futures Seen Weak Amid Open Decline in New York
Cotton prices declined early with December down 3 to 4 points and support limited. Prices closed steady across positions with December 15.70 January 18.79 May 19.05 March 19.25 and July 1928 at 17.34.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
City Water Purity Shown by Monthly Analysis
The December sample from the Deep River pumping station shows the city water is pure. Dr A Shore reports very slight sediment and color, minimal turbidity, alkalinity 37.5, chlorine 2.5, 0 colon bacilli per 0.1 cc and 0 per 10 cc, total bacteria at 20C 250 and at 35C 4, with 0 acid producing bacteria, indicating no pollution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Deep River
A. Shore
State Laboratory of Hygiene
Arthur Lyon
Raleigh
C. S
High Point and Jamestown Teams Face Two Tonight
Two basketball games scheduled at the armory feature Jamestown and High Point high schools. High Point boys will seek better result after a loss to Wallburg while High Point girls aim for a strong start. Games begin at 8 with continuous play and a single admission price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
High Point
Wallburg
Rum Merchants Press for Stricter Closing Law
London reports saloonkeepers tilt the lid on closing time too often, prompting dealers to push for tougher enforcement. Proposals call for license suspension until war end on first violation and imprisonment plus ban from liquor work on a second offense. Birmingham liquor interests form their own vigilant police to curb violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
England
Birmingham
Fred N. Tate Reports Successful Furniture Convention
Fred N. Tate returned from Chicago where he attended the National Furniture Manufacturers Association annual meeting as a Southern Furniture Manufacturers' Association representative. He says the gathering at the Auditorium Hotel was very successful and a profitable occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred N. Tate
Chicago
Southern Furniture Manufacturers’ Association
National Frensture Manufacturers’ Association
National
Furniture Manufacturer” Association
Auditorium Hotel
Tate
Local ministers return from Baptist State Convention
Rev. James A. Clarke of First Baptist and Rev. J. W Hilliard of Green Street Baptist returned from Elizabeth City where they attended the annual Baptist State convention. Clarke stated it was undoubtedly the greatest meeting he ever attended. The Baptists voted to meet next year in Decham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Clarke
First Baptist Church
J. W Hilliard
Green Street Baptist Church
Elizabeth City
Clarke Statha
Decham
Wheat Market Declines Amid Shipping and Rail Embargo Woes
Chicago December 9 wheat prices fell as ocean shipping dangers and ongoing railway embargoes pressured markets. May futures opened 1.75 to 1.74 and July 1.47 to 1.47. After an initial drop there was a partial rebound and a sharp rally that followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
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Cleveland County
Roanoke Gun Club
Germany
Lon- Jee
Grew
Bethmann-Hollweg
Hart Drug Company
Baptist State Convention
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