War News From Europe Amid Christmas Fronts
London dispatches describe ongoing allied and central power engagements on multiple fronts. Russians push into Persia while fighting in Galicia and Trembowla reflect back and forth. French and German forces trade gains on Hartmanns Weilerkopf as Bulgarians plan to invade Greek territory near Saloniki. Parliament closes without figures on conscription plans.
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Associated Press
London
Galicia
Trembowla
Persia
Saloniki
Earl of Derby
High Point Enjoys Jubilant Christmas Trade Surge
High Point's Christmas season brings strong sales and optimism as merchants report robust trade. Shoppers favor practical gifts and conservative spending, with local retailers noting a marked improvement over last year and a sense of steady recovery in the postwar economy.
Orphan gallon of whiskey found by High Point police
A High Point police officer discovered a hidden gallon of whiskey abandoned at a house. The liquor is seized and owners may prove ownership with strong evidence. The city reflects a charitable Christmas season with Salvation Army dinners, a community tree, and busy Christmas business across rail, express, and post offices.
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High Point
High Points
Henry Ford Sails Home for Health Reasons
The Bergensfjord carrying Henry Ford and Rev. Samuel Marquis set sail from Bergen to New York. Ford said the peace expedition would continue under the Woman's International Peace Association, as his doctor ordered rest for his overworked nerves.
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Christiana
Norway
Bergensfjord
Henry Ford
New York
Bergen
Ford
Woman’s International Peace Association
Samuel Marquis
St. Paul Cathedral
Detroit
Rev. J. E. Shenk's Condition Improves Slightly
Greensboro reports Rev. J. E. Shenk, former Lutheran pastor, is slightly improved today but doctors say the improvement is likely temporary and no hope for full recovery is expected.
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J. E. Shenk
Associated Press
Greensboro
YASAKA MARU CASE INTERFERES WITH WASHINGTON’S PLAN
Washington faces a setback as the Yasaka Maru case interferes with diplomacy. Officials consider asking Austria to recognize principles of humanity amid the dispute and potential policy shifts.
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Yasaka-Maru
Washington
Austria
Princi
Epidemic of Grip Wrecks Philadelphia Fatalities
Philadelphia reports a severe grip epidemic with high death tolls. State Health Commissioner G Dixon urges voluntary sacrifices to avoid spread and reduce crowded gatherings as officials note rising burial permits amid the crisis.
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Iadelphia
la Grippe
G. Dixon
Harris
Dr. Kays
Ohio spelling champion tops Buckeye test in High Point
The Enterprise notes Ohio’s state spelling bee winner missed only 13 words in the final list. W J Armfield’s daughter Mrs R T Pickens scored well, misplacing four words, beating the Ohio champion by a clear margin in a local test after reading yesterday’s paper.
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Ohio
High Point
Enterprise
Buckeye
W. J. Armfield
Armfield
R. T. Pickens
Local NC National Guard Company Reports Year of Progress
At the High Point armory meeting of Company M of the first infantry, North Carolina National Guard, Captain Zollicoffer presented his annual report. The unit shows strong equipment with a top armory, 79 new uniforms, and 52 drills in six months with 40 members average attendance. Lieutenant Welch reported records in good order after returning from school. Welch presented a silver loving cup to Captain Zollicoffer, a surprise gesture from the men and officers as he gave a holiday address.
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High Point
North Carolina National Guard
Zollicoffer
Welch
Bingham
Lieuteant Welch
Zallicoffer
Christmas Mail Heavier Than Ever Across U S
The post office department reports Christmas mail is heavier than ever and being moved without delay. Reports come from all sections of the United States noting the heavy volume and efficient handling ahead of the holiday rush.
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Washington
Post Office Department
United States
Brighter Quilock in Ancona Case Cable Settlement
Austria and Germany seek to maintain friendly ties with the United States as early settlement news in the Ancona case circulates. Officials predict a prompt resolution amid diplomatic discussions and ongoing negotiations.
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Ancona
Austria
Germany
Austria-Hungary
United States
Washington
Henry Lammasch
Lammasch
the Hague
Doggerbank
Associated Press
Community Christmas Tree Lighted Tonight With Carols
The city gathers for the first lighting of the Community Christmas tree tonight at 7 30 p m with a chorus directed by Mrs Kephart singing It Came Upon a Midnight Clear Joy to the World and Silent Night The Boy Scouts erected the tree and call for donations to prepare 40 food baskets for the citys poor as deliveries begin early tomorrow morning with baskets sent to homes after prior verification of need
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Kephart
South Main Street
Gap
George Wood
Tenshin
British Casualty List Reaches 528,227 by Dec 9
London reports Premier Asquith, replying to P. A. Molteno, released the British casualty list up to December 9 showing 528,227 dead and wounded.
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Associated Press
London
P. A. Molteno
House of Commons
Asquith
Germans reclaim Vosges peak position at Hartmanns Weilerkopf
The army headquarters announced that German forces have fully regained their position on Hartman s Weilerkopf in the Vosges. French troops are said to have been driven out of trenches on the northern slope of the peak.
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A. O
State Department
Austria-Hungary
Schoo
Associated Press
Berlin
Hartman
Vosges
The Weather Outlook Tonight and Saturday
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with a likelihood of rain. Winds will be moderate and variable through the period.
Sunday School Christmas Program at Lutheran Church
The Lutheran Sunday school held a Christmas program with a decorated tree and a short address by Superintendent W. Klemme. Bibies were given to attendees with 52 Sundays of attendance, including A. W. Klemme, Manord Hofmann, Alerta and Gladys Hofmann, Hurley Ritchie, Helen Klemme, and Herman Teague. Treats followed the program.
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Lutheran Sunday School
Gladys Hofmann
Hurley Ritchie
Helen Klemme
Herman Teague
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In the First Baptist church program on Wednesday night the solo sung for Isa belle Tate was omitted by error. It was the little girl’s first solo and received a pleasing rendition, forming a highlight of the entertainment.
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Seto Lal
First Baptist Church
Isabelle Tate
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