Railroads Unite Under War Board To Form One System
At noon today roughly 250000 miles of U S railways silently merged into a single continental chain to aid the war effort. Director General McAdoo and the Railroad War board prepared plans for unified operation while awaiting recommendations. The move, observed without ceremony, marks a new era in government control of public utilities.
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Washington
McAdoo
Railroad War Board
National Service
Fairfax Harrison
Southern
War Board
France Rejects Prewar Peace Demands in Russia Talks
Paris reports Foreign Minister Pichon told the chamber of deputies that France will not accept any peace terms fixed before the war. He said Germany tries to involve France in talks with the Bolsheviks while the war continues, aiming to safeguard Russian talks and commerce.
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Paris
France
Pichon
Chamber of Deputies
Russia
Germany
Rumors of Changes in Durham and South Carolina Rail Road
Rumors circulate that the Durham and South Carolina railroad may be bought by major Durham tobacco stockholders, that freight offices might move to Durham, and that the line once served mainly with Chatham Lumber interests could undergo broader reorganization. Some say stock rearrangements signal wider railroad changes in the region, though none of the parties confirm details.
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Durham
Durham and
South Carolina
Bulgarian King Defies Annexation Push in Peace Talks
Bulgarian King Ferdinand reportedly rejects forced annexations and vows to hold what Bulgaria has won amid mixed German and Austro Hungarian terms for general peace. Brent note says Bolshevik moves press for entente involvement as Verdun fronts stay active and Petrograd banks nationalized with arrests and releases.
Cotton market recovers part of yesterday's drop
New York reports the cotton market opening higher after yesterday's decline. Liverpool and English-connected houses led buying while trade buyers absorbed demand near initial levels. Futures listed: January 30.60, March 29.95, May 20.57, July 29.12, October 27.00.
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New York
Liverpool
Southern
Deaths in national army and guard show decrease for week
Washington reports war department health summary for week ending December 21. National army deaths reach 108, up from 97, due mainly to pneumonia. National guard deaths total 129, down from 165, with pneumonia as a major cause.
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National Army and Guard
Washington
National Army
National Guard
War Department
American Privates Killed in German Raid
Two American privates were killed during a moonlight night raid near a town in France. German aviators dropped bombs from low altitude with accuracy, striking a camp in a wood where the soldiers were located.
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France
Associated Press
Veterans to be Honored at United Confederate Veterans Luncheon
Tomorrow at 12 30 pm the local camp United Confederate Veterans and widows of veterans will host a luncheon at city headquarters. Veterans and wives are invited, with ministers urged to attend. An informal reception will follow for all residents.
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Camp United Confederate Veterans
Daughters of the Confederacy
Confcracy
Lightless nights designated by fuel administrations
High Point failed to observe the lightless nights as required. The rule bans all signs and excess lighting on Thursday and Sunday nights, allowing only lighting necessary for safety. Citizens should learn the observance rules and comply to reduce outdoor illumination to essential levels.
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High Point
Order of the National Fuel Administration
A. W. McAlister
Dora Abused Hairdressers complain over wartime order
London reports the defense of the realm act nicknamed Dora drawing criticism from hairdressers. Aimed at curbing spirits use amid munition and Red Cross demand, the order bans methylated spirit for burning and threatens dry shampoos and hair lotions, making many oil stoves useless.
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London
Red Cross
Government Takes Over Railroads To Ease Transport Woes
Local manufacturers and shippers in High Point hail the noon takeover of all U S railroads as a move to ease congestion. Officials predict benefits first in central and western regions with nationwide effects as lines operate as a single system under McAdoo. Public confidence in Wilson and McAdoo boosts stock markets, seen as a sign of national resolve.
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High Point
McAdoo
Read Questionnaires Start to Finish Warns Registrants in High Point
A High Point township article notes one registrant answered a classified questionnaire from start to finish without attorney aid, praising self reliance while many registrants and volunteers fail to sign or complete the affidavit. Questionnaires were mailed to order numbers 890 through 974, listing numerous registrants including both white and Black individuals.
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High Point
National Army
William W. Hurley
William MK. Nance
Ely F. McDowell
W. T. Sink
William B. Richardson
H. W. White
Ss. F. Plummer
Rnest Snits
Ottis Clay Pitts
Charley E. Hill
Arthur Lee Brewer
David FE. Frazier
John EF. McMillan
Charlie B. Stell
E. M. Venable
Lester A. York
Oscar Lewis Brody
David M. Lyerly
Robert S. Harris
T. V. Rochelle
Rosco Royal
Henry W. Martin
Carl R. Wright
W. G. Kirkman
Troy Campbell
James A. Brown
A. R. Kimrey
Thomas W. Killard
Charlie Allred
Engineers Victims of a German Shell on Christmas Eve
A corporal of American engineers was killed and one private wounded when a German shell burst near a party of American engineers in the French trenches on Christmas Eve. The unit had been working with French engineers for weeks for instruction along the front.
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France
Associated Press
Lloyd George Says Achievement of Purpose Essential for Peace
Prime Minister Lloyd George told labor conferees that achieving the war aims is essential to future freedom and peace for mankind. The statement is viewed as Britain's reply to the German peace offer, signaling resolve and unity among allies.
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Lloyd-George
London
Banks Seized in Petrograd by Russian Troops
Soldiers acting under the finance commissioner's orders surrounded and seized all private banks in Petrograd including the National City Bank of New York. The manager B. R. Stevens was arrested and detained briefly.
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Petrograd
National City Bank of New York
B. R. Stevens
Where Did Uncle Sam's 50 000 Iron Men Go
Richmond Va Dec 28 No new clues emerged on the missing 50000 dollars sent from the Richmond federal reserve bank to a Columbia South Carolina bank last Saturday. The only trace is a pouch receipt at Hamlet South Carolina. It is unclear if the loss occurred during the Christmas rush.
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Uncle Sam
Richmond
Columbia
S.C
Ham
Richmond Federal Reserve Bank
Peacemakers Agree to Lay Off 10 Days
Delegates of the central powers at Brest Litovsk suspend peace talks for ten days, to resume January 4 at an undecided location. Leon Trotsky drafts new note to entente embassies and a world message. Russian delegates to return to Petrograd soon. An armistice reportedly reaches Rostov between Bolsheviki forces and General Kal edinines troops with a neutral zone.
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Petrograd
Brest-Litozk
Leon Trotzky
Trotzky
Satuday
Kaledines
Rostov
Snow Falls Interfering With American Zone Troops
Snow fell almost continuously for three days in the American zone hindering troop training and communications. No severe supply issues yet, but continued storm risks. Southern troops endure cold and discomfort while adapting to conditions.
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France
Associated Press
President Wilson Quietly Marks His 61st Birthday
Washington notes President Wilson observes his 61st birthday as railroads are taken over and wartime work prevents any ceremony. No special White House events are planned, with the president keeping to his daily routine.
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Wilson
Washington
White House
Hoover Called Before Senate Panel on Sugar Shortage
Washington December 28 Senate committee investigating sugar shortage called Food Administrator Hoover to present his view of conditions The hearing opened after Chief Counsel Lindley submitted a letter saying Hoover was called to New York for consultation and would testify later.
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Washington
Senate
Hoover
Lindley
The
Food Administration
New York
Haig Publishes Special Mention List of Americans
Field Marshal Haig issues a list of names from the western front as deserving special mention. The London Gazette published the list today, including many Americans attached to the American Army Nursing Corps.
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London
Haig
Western Front
London Gazette
Death Toll Reported After Inland Steel Blast Furnace Explosion
Chicago December 28 A number of persons are reported killed in a blast furnace explosion at Inland Steel Company Indiana Harbor Indiana. The plant caught fire and ambulances from nearby towns were rushed to the scene as flames threatened destruction.
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Chicago
Inland Steel Company
Indiana Harbor
Ind
Landed at Last Passing Show Groom Wedding Groomsmen Dialogue
A short humor sketch notes a prospective groom and a cynical friend during a wedding ceremony. The groom asks if the bride is nervous while the friend recalls the moment the groom vows I will. The piece plays on stage nerves and wedding tension.
General Bliss Notified Of Sentry Slashing Incident
A December 25 dispatch reported a throat cutting of an American sentry during a German raid. General Bliss in France reportedly heard nothing of the incident yet a correspondent states the dispatch was copied from an official communication to the troops and is in possession.
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New York
Talkert H. Bliss
France
War Department
Associated Press
Draft Men Can Stay Home Till February
Provost Marshal General Crowder informed state governors that no more national army quotas will be issued before February 15. Men already called but not yet organized will gain the benefit of the new classification, while boards must continue sending inductees to fill deficiencies from prior rejections until quotas are met. They were also told to expect future calls for men skilled in specialized work.
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Washington
Crowder
National Army
Howver
Home Bank Savings Club Draws Many New Members
Hundreds join daily as Christmas Savings Club grows at Home Bank. More than 1200 residents benefited from the 1917 club with funds returning before Christmas 1918 plus four percent interest. Prospects show 1918 membership will greatly exceed prior.
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M. Crowson
Home Bankng Company
IM17
M17 Savings
German View of Cambrai Battle Report From Berne
In a Lageblatt from December 28 Lieutenant General Von Ardine describes the Cambrai battle for German readers. He notes the British tanks advancing in a broad front like a phalanx of elephants and sickle chariots while an air cloud and dense infantry and artillery follow, three area divisions bringing up the rear.
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Switzerlana
Cambrai
von Ardine
Lageblatt
Hannibal
Pharoah
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