Revolt in the Cyclades and Romanian Front Movements
Telegrams from Athens report a revolution in the Cyclades as the Hydra battleship under Allied command intercepts royal messages to Berlin. Romanian forces resist Teuton advances toward Moldavia and from Bucharest toward the Buzeu line as Allied fronts show limited fighting elsewhere.
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Buzeu
Etary
Petrovalai
Ploedhti
Buzcu
Wallachia
Buchare
Tehernavoda
von Mackensen
Moldavia
Monastir
Rumor of Industry Change Groundless in City
A circulating city rumor claimed a large wood goods company would quit its current line to manufacture hosiery on a large scale. The company denied the rumor this morning, stating it will enlarge its plant and continue producing its present articles.
Sensational cotton break follows government estimate
In New Orleans on December 11 the cotton market plunged after the government estimated 11,511,000 bales for the season. March declined 97 points, about $5 a bale, in minutes, with other months showing sharp drops as well. July fell 84 points.
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New Orleans
Indiana Headlight Law Upheld By Supreme Court
The Supreme Court sustained Indiana's law requiring high power headlights on locomotives. It held that state rules are superseded by Interstate Commerce Commission regulations when adopted.
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Washington
Indiana
Supreme Court
Interstate Orce Commission
Early Decision Sought on Adamson Act Case
The Associated Press reports Washington December 11 Favorable Supreme Court action was expected today on the motion to assign for early hearing the Adamson Act case The court may not decide before January 1 due to holidays and recess The Justice Department and railway representatives agreed to suspend litigation and require railways to keep wage accounts for prompt payout if the act is found constitutional Congress may act to address the ruling.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Department of Justice
Supreme Court Sets Jan Hearing on Adamson Eight-Hour Law
Washington December 11 The Associated Press reports arguments on the constitutionality of the Adamson eight hour law were set by the Supreme Court for January the eighth.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Realistic War Picture Shown at Rose Theatre Two Days
The Rose theatre in High Point presents On the Firing Line With the Germans, a two day engagement depicting World War I battlefields in a vivid realistic film. It shows Tevian sharpshooters, air raiders, trenches, and a flaming shell with prisoners escorted to safety. Presented by the High Point Enterprise with local theater support.
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Rose Theatre
America
Europe
Warsaw
Gerrans
High Point Enterprise
Rose Theater
High Point
Lloyd George Ill, Stays Indoors After Severe Chill
London December 11 Premier Lloyd George is ill and unable to go to Buckingham Palace with his cabinet to receive the seals of office from the king. Officials say he has a severe chill and is indoors on his doctor’s advice.
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Associated Press
London
Lloyd
George
Buckingham Palace
Municipal Association Meets Hearings in Raleigh
A committee of the North Carolina Municipal association began hearings to frame bills for the legislature concerning city charters municipal bonds and tax rates. The group plans its annual meeting in Raleigh on January 10.
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Associated Press
Raleigh
North Carolina Municipal Association
Major Stedman to Address Washington Veterans
Major Charles M. Stedman has accepted an invitation to speak to Confederate veterans of Washington on January 12 about General Robert E. Lee. His prior DC address on North Carolina troops in the Civil War drew wide interest and was printed in the Congressional Record.
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Robert
Lee
Major Stedman
the Enterprise Bureaay
Washington, D. C
Parker R. Anderson
Charles M. Stedman
Confederate Veterans of Washington
Robert E. Lee
Stedman
District of Columbia
North Carolina
Congressional Record
Local Shriners Attend Mid-Winter Ceremonial in Charlotte
High Point Shriners head to Charlotte for the Oasis Temple Mid-Winter Ceremonial starting tonight. A sizable party travels by rail, with others to depart tonight and tomorrow morning. The event is billed as among the state's most interesting, featuring traditional street work and initiation of new members.
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High Point
Charlotte
Oasis Temple
Weet Cording Derwant
Charlie Hoer
Caeworth
Probe into High Cost of Print Paper Hearing Set
Washington December 11 The Federal Trade Commission will hold a public hearing tomorrow to examine newsprint prices and the reasonableness of contracts and profits of paper manufacturers and jobbers. Attendees will discuss supply demand factors and possible remedies as publishers manufacturers and others testify.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Associated Press
Ingby
Tomomen
Inquiry into High Cost of Living Opens Grand Jury Probe
The federal inquiry into the high cost of living began in New York with a grand jury investigation into the coal trade. Special prosecutor Frank M. Swacker said there is no real coal shortage at the port and that the panel will examine possible conspiracies in fixing prices of foodstuffs.
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New York
Tibe Associated Press
Frank M. Swacker
Department of Justice
Nho
Swacker
City Council Chooses Paving Contractors for Centennial Avenue
In a special meeting the council awarded the Centennial avenue paving contract to Roe mac. The city will grade the street while the contractor supplies the crushed stone base. Adjournment set for Friday at 7 p.m after some routine business.
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Centennial Avenue
Roemac
Southern Commercial Body pens record attendance
The Southern congress opened in Norfolk with the largest attendance, drawing delegates from states as it tackles International Reconstruction. Senator Fletcher of Florida presided, and speakers including John Barrett and Senators Randall and Overman stressed rebuilding Europe and world commerce. A street parade featuring sailors, cadets, and scouts followed, with governors to meet in the evening led by Governor Manning.
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Associated Press
Southern Congress
Fletcher
Florida
Congress
United States
Europe
Stuart
Virginia
Mayo
Norfolk
Clarence J. Owens
John Barret
Pan- O'Neal
Alabama
Ransdall
Louisiana
Overman
North Carolina
W. P. Harding
Federal Reserve Board
Congressman Small
Virginia Military Institute Cadet Corps
Koy
Southern Governors
Jamestown Quints Win Both Contests In Snowy Armory Night
Jamestown high school teams swept both games at the Armory as the High Point boys and girls teams played under heavy snow, with the quintet securing decisive victories in both contests.
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Jamestown Quints
High Point
Armory
Jamestown and High Point Students Clash In Saturday Basketball
Jamestown boys defeated High Point 27 to 19 in a hard fought armory game while Jamestown girls topped High Point 23 to 6 after the local players struggled with unfamiliar rules. Washington reports U.S. cotton production for 1916-17 at 11,511,000 bales, down from 11,191,820 last year and below the 1914 peak. state figures show North Carolina 646,000 bales in 1916 and South Carolina 920,000.
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Jamestown High School
High Point High
Armory
Jamestown
High Point
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Department of Agriculture
North Carolina
Senator Works Attacks Clause In Immigration Bill
Senator Works attacked the senate committee amendment to the immigration bill that would exclude reference to the gentleman's passport agreement with Japan, prompting the senate to take up the issue behind closed doors due to treaty rights involved.
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Senate
Associated Press
Washington
Senator Works
Senate Committee
United States
Japan
Senate Today
Shriners Hold Winter Ceremonial in Charlotte
Oasis Temple Ancient Arabic Order of the Mystic Shrine opens its winter ceremonial in Charlotte with a reception tonight for nobles and their dates. Hundreds of Shriners arrive to participate as the ceremonial session follows a business meeting tomorrow.
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Charlotte
Oasis Temple
Order of the Mystic Shrine
Weather forecast for central regions with rain and warmth
Rain tonight then warmer in the central portion. Tuesday will be fair and colder. Winds shift from east to southeast with moderate speeds in central and western portions.
Rules Against Road No Authority to Compel Tank Cars
The Interstate Commerce Commission cannot force railways to provide oil tank cars. The Supreme Court upheld an injunction by the Pennsylvania Railroad blocking enforcement of a commission order for such cars.
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Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Court
Pensylvania Railroad
Commission
Empty stocking fund aids High Point children this Christmas
The High Point Enterprise in association with Associated Charities calls for donations to an empty stocking fund for needy city children. Donations may be sent to The Enterprise office, with distribution by Associated Charities to ensure no child is forgotten on Christmas Eve.
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High Point Enterprise
High Point
Enterprise
North Main Street
Associated Charities
Winston-Salem
Confederate veterans hold regular High Point meeting
The Confederate veterans of High Point met Saturday afternoon at 3 o clock in their East Washington street meeting room. Attendance was good and the brief session featured several short talks by camp members.
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Confederate Veterans of
High Point
East Washington Street
Water service briefly interrupted for repairs yesterday
Water was shut off for a short period yesterday afternoon while repairs to the system were completed. City officials had announced on Saturday that the disruption would be brief, and residents reported only minor inconvenience.
Cotton Market Sees Nervous Opening and Rallies
New York cotton market opened steady with a decline of 12 to 19 points as liquidation hit. Prices then advanced after covering demand, with January climbs to 18.88 and May to 19.33 in early trading, up about 7 to 16 points from Saturday.
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Associated Press
New York
Wheat Market Fluctuates With Mixed U.S. Trade
Chicago on December 1 saw opening wheat prices rise 1% to 1% advance then slip under Saturday’s close. The December contract opened at 1.77 1/2 cents higher before a mid session setback and a later rally as foreign advice influenced trade.
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Chicago
Philatheas Hold Bazaar at North Main Methodist Protestant
The Philathea class of North Main Street Methodist Protestant held a last minute gift bargain in the Gridge market building on December 16 opening at 9 a.m. Turkey dinner and supper will be served.
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