First German Massed Attacks on Western Front Fail
The first German massed attack on the western front near Builecourt and Queant failed to break British lines. Haig’s forces repelled the assault with heavy German casualties and no further infantry attacks occurred. Naval and submarine efforts also faltered amid Entente countermeasures.
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Germany
Great Britain
Petrograd
Constitutional Assembly
Builecourt
Queant
Cambrai
French Shipping Losses Decline in Week Ending December
Paris reports in the week ending December that only one French ship over 1,600 tons was sunk by German submarines. Three other vessels were attacked but not destroyed. No fishing vessels were sunk.
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Paris
German peace terms not yet submitted to Russian delegates
Berlin official telegram reports no German terms have been given to the Russian delegates. only armistice discussions noted. In Raleigh, NC, coal dealers pledge improved supply this season as 40 railroad car shipments from mines to Raleigh dealers will not be confiscated by the carriers.
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London
Berlin
Raleigh
Confiscation of Coal Continues in Ohio Relief Effort
Washington reports Fuel Administrator Garfield told Governor Cox he cannot interfere with Ohio coal distribution under the state fuel administrator. Columbus notes the seizure of railroad coal bound for the northwest to ease Ohio shortages continues under Governor Cox.
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Ohio
Washington
Garfield
Cox
Columbus
Northwest
Federal Trade Commission to probe food profiteers
Washington reports the FTC will investigate dishonest food speculators at Hoover's request. Victor Mur dock, new commissioner, will lead the probe with vigorous use of the commission’s authority. The case cites brokers who trigger shortages and price rises by rejecting good shipments and delaying payments, hurting markets and war efforts. Citizens are urged to assist by providing information to identify profiteers.
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Federal Trade Commission
Victor Murdock
Commission
Herbert Hoover
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Trade Commission
Minnesota
Indiana
Food Administration
Murdock
Tam
Red Cross Funds Declining Prompt Local Support Urged
High Point Red Cross chapter reports dwindling funds used to buy wool and supplies for soldiers. Chairman Thomas Gold calls on residents to join for 1 dollar and attend Captain Stuart Allen's war experiences talk at South Main Street school auditorium with proceeds aiding the Red Cross.
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Thomas 4. Gold
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Gold
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High Point
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Ypres
Somme
Vimy Ridge
America
Iety
Official inquiry opens in Halifax disaster probe
Halifax Halifax December 13 an official inquiry to determine the cause of last Thursday’s explosion with about 1300 lives lost began today with Justice Drysdale presiding. Early witnesses included the Mount Blane pilot and captain and the Imo steward. Work continues to restore normal conditions and treat the injured with urgent need for expert oculists to prevent blindness.
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Halifax
Justice Drysdale
Admiralty
Imo
Ake
Cotton futures open steady on optimistic war news
New York December cotton market opens with steady tone as war news boosts sentiment. Early gains reach 30 points on October with active months showing net advances of 11 to 15 points before prices ease after the call. December futures at 29.80, March 20.00, May 28.82, July 28.55.
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New York
Wall Street
Webb Export Bill Cleared Senate In Narrow Vote
The Webb export bill to legalize exporter combinations in foreign trade passed the Senate 51 to 11. President Wilson urged enactment in a recent address, the measure having passed the House last June and now to go to conference. Capt. Stuart Allen, wounded in France and on leave in North Carolina, will speak at the High Point auditorium Saturday night.
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Congress
House
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France
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High Point
Delay in Arming U S Forces Tied to Ordnance Change
Major General Crozier told the Senate Military Affairs Committee that armament delays stemmed from a change in weapon type under Secretary Baker. He said foreign guns reached U S troops abroad and in cantonments at home due to the shortage, with funds and manufacturing lead times cited as factors.
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Crozier
Senate
Jay
Baker
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Cretain
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Congress
Argument in draft publicity cases under way in Supreme Court
Washington reports argue nine separate draft publicity suits from Georgia New York Ohio and Minnesota under the selective service act opened in the Supreme Court. The court granted an extra hour for arguments due to the number of attorneys seeking time. Washington December 13 a War Department warning warns the public to beware of published articles claiming army camp food neglect after a Chilliaco te郵 postmaster letter noting a syndicate article about a孤 man who received 1200 letters.
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Washington
Georgia
New York
Ohio
Minnesota
Supreme Court
Spain to Protest Attack on Spanish Steamer Claudio
Madrid reports the Spanish government will file a strong protest with Germany over the bomb bardment of the Spanish steamer Claudio by a German submarine. Eight crewmen were killed and others wounded in the attack, though the vessel later reached port under steam.
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Spain
Madrid
Germany
Claudio
State troops regimental formation moves forward
Ten companies authorized by Governor Manning petitioned for organization. Two companies to Charleston, and one each in Columbia, Florence, Cheraw, Bishopville, Greenville, Greenwood, Spartanburg and Pelzer. Additional petitions from Newberry Gaffney Union and other towns. Brig. Gen. Henry T. Thompson will visit to select remaining units.
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Charleston
Columbia
Florence
Cheraw
Bishopville
Greenville
Greenwood
Spartanburg
Pelzer
Newberry
Gaffney
Union
Henry T. Thompson
Durham Court Faces Two Murder Cases in Session
Durham December 15: Ed Boisseau faces murder trial for the June 2 death of Herman Hayes after recent apprehension in Atlantic City. Solicitor Sam Otis seeks first degree murder verdict pending new evidence. George Thompson pleads to second degree murder and is sentenced to three years on the county roads. John Long charged with secret assault with intent to kill Nellie Ball near Bahama. trial to be reached this week before the murder case.
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Durham
Ed Boisseau
Herman Hayes
Boisseau
Atlantic City
Sam Otis
Eorge Thompson
Thompson
John Long
Bahama
Nellie Ball
Means Trial Nears End as Defense and State Speak
Concord December court notes indicate the Gaston B. Means murder trial may wrap tomorrow. State attorney McDuffie argued Mrs Kings life was paid for by Means with money. Defense attorney Maness cited Mrs Kings fading fortune and Buck Melville as witness. Adjournment followed lunch as defense continued its address.
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Concord
Gaston B. Means
Aiis
Maude A. Ning
McDuffie
Atlanta
Maness
Buck Melvile
Trustees Hold Good Meeting Of State Institutions
The semi annual executive committee meeting of the boards of trustees for the state institutions at Morganton Raleigh and Goldsboro was held in Raleigh Tuesday. A Bh Tate attended from this city and reports show routine business was addressed with focus on serving state needs despite unchanged 1917 appropriations and rising expenses.
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Morganton
Goldsboro
A. Bh. Tate
Mr. Tate
Pershing thanked by Haig for help of our engineers
British commander in France Fred Marshal Hoi expresses gratitude to General John J. Pershing for the aid provided by American engineers at Gaxencourt on November 30. The message is conveyed in a dispatch dated December 2 from the American front.
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France
Associated Press
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Chaeral Pershing
Gaxencourt
Active Artillery Fire Across Western Front
Paris reports ongoing artillery fire along the entire western front as announced by the war office this morning. The update notes intensified exchanges amid ongoing combat operations in the theater.
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Paris
War Office
Bolshevik Forces Vanquished in Southern Russia Battle
Reports from London and Petrograd recount a clash near Bielvorod in Southern Ris k with Bolshevik troops facing General Kornilov and a 3 000 strong unit called the wild division of the Death Battalion. Conflicting accounts claim Bolshevik defeat and pursuit or a Bolshevik victory with Kornilov wounded.
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Bielvorod
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Bosheviki
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Petrograd
Daily Mail
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Pertograd
Post
Vornilof
Kalendines
Noy Feherkask
Local High Point Attorneys Offer Free Draft Aid
Guilford County advisory board members from Greensboro and High Point announce that all local lawyers will serve without charge to assist registrants with draft questionnaires. A list presented by W P Ragan names W P Ragan L B Williams Allen Austin Thomas J God EK BD Steele Wescott Roberson J H Parsons T W Albertson Carter Dalton Walter Royal and others.
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Guilford County
R. R. King
R. C. Strudwick
Greensboro
W. P. Ragan
Atorney
K E. Tate
Mr. Ragan
Hi, Point
Guilford
L. B. Williams
Allen Austin
Thomas J. God
EK. BD. Steele
Wescott Roberson
J. H. Parsons
T. W. Albertson
Carter Dalton
Walter Royal
Atorneys
Bill Introduced to Add Federal Judge in Western NC
A bill introduced in the Senate by Senator Overman proposes adding an additional federal judge in the Western North Carolina district. The measure would preserve the vacancy if another seat opens in the district.
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Washington
North Carolina
Senate
Overman
Wanted $20,000,000 for Revolution in India
Dispatch from Petrograd reports a Manchester Guardian despatch about a proposed large fund for an Indian revolution. The message suggests German and Hungarian ties and hints at a dynastic settlement with Hohenzollerns and the Hapcat faction backing a new sovereign.
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London
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Petrograd
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