Central Powers Reply To Wilson Urges Immediate Peace Talks
The Central Powers Germany Austria Hungary Bulgaria and Turkey respond to President Wilson noting a conference of belligerent delegates in a neutral city after the war ends. They say only then can a lasting peace be sought and pledge to cooperate with the United States once the present struggle ends.
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Erlin
Sayville
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Bulgaria
Turkey
Wilson
United States of America
United States
Central Powers
Neutral nations weigh response to Wilson note
Washington officials reported surprise that Germany’s reply appeared in Berlin before official transmission here. Switzer lands support for the peace move may prompt action by Holland Spain and Scandinavian nations and the pope. Dr Paul Ritter Swiss minister will meet Wilson to discuss the Swiss note and report back. Messages from Holland and other neutrals poured in urging action while Spain’s ambassador avoided discussion.
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Germany
Wilson
Berlin
White House
State Department
Holland
Spain
Acton
Paul Ritter
Ritter
United States
Lansing
Switzerland
Germany’s Answer to Wilson Note Sent to Ambassador Gerard
Berlin reports the German reply to President Wilson’s note was transmitted today through Sayville to James W. Gerard, the American ambassador.
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Gerard
Associated Press
Berlin
Sayville
Germany
James W. Gerard
Trusty on Holiday Jailed for Assault in Asheville
Horace Debrew, a white trusty released for the holidays from the county chain gang under Governor Craig, is jailed on charges of assault for allegedly striking Henry Gentry with a beer bottle. Debrew has a long police and court record, with prior road sentences.
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Asheville
Horace Debrew
Craig
Henry Gentry
Debrew
Buncombe
Destroyers Collide and Sink in North Sea
London reports the admiralty says two destroyers were sunk in a collision on December 21 amid severe storms. Six officers and 49 men are confirmed dead.
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London
Admiralty
North Sea
Nothing notable reported on French front south of Lihons
Paris dispatch says no major events occurred last night aside from artillery fights in the region south of Lihons per today's official front report.
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Paris
Lihons
Rain plus warmer night and Wednesday ahead
Rain arrives tonight with a warm-up into Wednesday. Northeast winds will strengthen, bringing gusty conditions and unsettled air across the region.
Carranza Call Ahead Prompts Uncertainty in Talks
Washington December 26. The joint commission on Mexican affairs faces possible dissolution if Carranza does not send a favorable reply today to the Americans last week in Philadelphia. The Mexican delegation meets in New York to receive the reply and forward it to Secretary Lane. If the reply shows no basis for continuation, a formal exchange of notes may end the negotiations.
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Associated Press
Washington
Carranza
Philadelphia
New York
Luis Cabrera
Lane
Mexican joint commission sees no Carranza reply yet
New York December 26 Mexican members of the joint commission had received no word from General Carranza about the American communication up to 1 15 this afternoon, according to Luis Cabrera.
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New York
Joint Commission
Carranza
Luis Cabrera
Man Charged in Wife Murder After Burned Body Found
Ospp ee New Hampshire December 26 The case of Frederick L Small charged with murdering his wife and burning her body opens today in Ospee Court. The accused was in Boston when the initial discovery occurred and then returned to face the charges.
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N. H
Frederick L. Small
Dometa
Small
Boston
Italy Prepares to Push the War to Victorious Conclusion
Rome reports no peace mood as Italy mobilizes the 1898 birth class to report January 1 and expands the arms drive with 2,560 factories operating day and night producing arms and munitions for the front.
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Italy
Associated Press
Rome
Paris
Special Christmas Services Held in City Churches
Special services were held in all city churches Sunday with sermons on the true meaning of Christmas and music programs. On Christmas Eve practically all of High Point attended church, highlighting a season of reflection and celebration.
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High Point
WeatherWorn Atlantic Gulf Coast Storm Warnings Issued
The weather bureau issued storm warnings for the Atlantic coast from Fortunesa Monroe to Jacksonville and for the east Gulf coast from Bay St. Louis to Rockwell Florida. A disturbance over eastern Texas moving east will cause northeast and east winds on the South Atlantic coast and southeast to south winds on the east Gulf coast this afternoon and tonight.
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Associated Press
Washington
Atlantic Coast
Fortunesa Monroe
Jacksonville
East Gulf Coast
Bay St. Louis
Rockwell
Fla
Weather Bureau
Texas
South Atlantic Coast
Nothing From Macedonia Inniejs Macedonian Campaign Update
Paris dispatch reports no new developments in the Macedonian campaign beyond ongoing artillery fighting at the Cerna bend and near Monastir with no additional actions or reports issued.
Sanford Martin Accepts Secretary to Governor-elect
Raleigh December 26 Sanford Martin editor of the Winston Salem Journal accepted the appointment as secretary to Governor elect Bickett.
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Sanford Martin
Associated Press
Raleigh
Winston-Salem Journal Today
Bickett
Germans Capture 5 000 Men in Romania Prisoners
Berlin reports the German army has seized 5 500 more prisoners in Romania. The announcement came today via Sayville dispatches, detailing the new captures in the ongoing Romanian theater of operations.
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Berlin
Sayville
Rumania
Teutons
Bakery Pair Vanishes Leaving Debts in High Point
Bennode and his wife de Elbe ran a High Point bakery from South Carolina origin. They closed suddenly on Christmas night, leaving invoices unpaid, checks dishonored, and creditors stepping forward as deputies and an attorney investigate the departure and missing stock.
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de Elbes
Benno
Pety
Parrish
al Min Austin
Bennode
High Point
Uth Carolina
de Elbe
Christmas Gift Exchange At M. P. Home
Mr and Mrs H A Millis visited the Methodist Protestant Children's home last Saturday bearing a gift for each child. The couple enjoyed giving as much as the children enjoyed receiving with the youngsters gratefully accepting the presents.
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H. A. Millis
Mrs. Millis
Chidren
Church of God announces continued services this week
Special services at the Church of God hall on English Street near the street car line will continue through the present week with sermons by Pastor Rev. G. T. Stargel. The public is invited to attend.
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Church of God Hall
English Street
G. T. Stargel
Snowy Day in Los Angeles City Elements Sixth Time In Forty Years
Snow fell today over part of Los Angeles for the sixth time in forty years since the weather bureau here was established. The precipitation melted almost as rapidly as it fell.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Weather Bureau
Collect War Mottoes From German Generals
Leipzig reports the Leipzig Museum collects mottoes from German commanders to publish. General von Stein offers bearing quietly and helping unselfishly. Admiral Scheer cites freedom of the seas as the war aim. Prince Henry praises timely right man. General von Worysch proclaims Germany invincible. Other leaders quote Scripture to express faith in God.
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Associated Press
Leipzig
General von Stein
Admiral Scheer
Prince Henry
Prussia
von Worysch
Germany
von Bissing
Mackensen
von Beseler
Local Postoffice Sets Holiday Mail Handling Record
The post office reports a one third increase in mail processed during the holiday rush and credits the staff plus extra help. Two automobile trucks were used to speed deliveries while workers observed long hours to clear ingoing and outgoing mail. Postmaster Farriss notes no unnecessary delays and praises the regular force and temporary assistants.
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Farriss
Community Christmas Tree Observed in High Point Saturday
High Point observed its community Christmas tree Saturday at 7 30 PM under planned arrangements. The program featured carol singing with no speeches. Earlier the Boys Scouts distributed gifts to needy families, while Camp Fire girls canvassed for funds to buy supplies for baskets for charity.
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High Point
Boys Scouts
Early Christmas Service At First Reformed Church
A large crowd gathered at 6 am for the annual Christmas morning service at the First Reformed Church. Evergreen decorations and a music program accompanied a sermon from Luke urging busy men to do God’s work.
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First Reformed Church
Luke
Cotton Market Opens Irregular as Futures Move
New York December 26 Cotton futures show an irregular and unsettled start with early bids ranging from 22 points lower to 22 higher. Prices steadying with January at 16.75 and May at 17.51 as the market opens firm despite a volatile start. January 16.50 March 16.86 May 17.20 July 17.45 October 15.65.
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Associated Press
New York
Howevr
Ships in distress off Atlantic coast aid crews
A northwest gale sinks the schooner Roger Drury off Great Point Nantucket. The Daniel McLoud is cast ashore at the Rip’s northern end and the British schooner Ravola wrecks at the Rip’s southern end. Coast guards rescue all crews as cutters assist.
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Associated Press
The
Nantuckett
Mass
Roger Drury
Great Point
Daniel McLoud
Ravola
Naval distress near Nantucket and Sandy Hook reported
Dec 26 reports say coast guard cutters and steamers responded to ships ashore near Nantucket Island and a sinking vessel near Sandy Hook. The Maryland and Savannah aided distressed crews while the American steamship from Philadelphia to London went missing its status unclear after wireless failure and flooding.
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Coast Wise
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Savannah
Coast Yard
Aersrathe
Margy
Maryland
Sandy Hook
War Time Problems To Be Discussed At Chamber Meeting
War time problems will be among topics at the United States Chamber of Commerce annual meeting in Washington starting January 31. The railway situation national defense daylight saving and other questions will be discussed. Results of a referendum among affiliated organizations on railway issues including strikes and lockouts will be announced.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Fire destroys Henderson Furniture Co. building and damages bank
A December 26 fire at Henderson, Henderson, caused about 25 000 in damage to the Henderson Furniture Co. on South Garnett street. The blaze also damaged neighboring structures including a bookstore and the First National Bank. Insurance coverage is estimated at 18 000.
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Henderson Furniture Company
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