Bolshevik Overthrow Rumors Reach London Fronts
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from London reports social revolutionists may have toppled the Petrograd Bolshevik government led by Lenin and Trotzky, with claims that Lenin and Trotzky escaped to Riga as German forces redeploy to aid Ukraine and attack eastern fronts.
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Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
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German Peace Terms Given To Rumania Include The Loss of Dobrudja
An Amsterdam dispatch cites a Leipzig newspaper outlining terms Romania would face after a war. Dobrudja would be ceded to Bulgaria, with an economic indemnity. Romania would align with a central European policy and Ferdinand’s influence would end after the war.
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Railroad Conductor Alen Hale Dies in Greenville
The remains of Alen Hale, born in Asheboro, died at his Greenville home and were brought to his sister Mrs. J W. Clinard in this city for burial at Randleman tomorrow at 11 o'clock. Hale formerly ran on the Asheboro line and later transferred to a Tun out of Greenville. He married Annie Henley of Randjeman and survives with several relatives in the area.
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Greenville
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D. W. Clinard
South Main Street
Randleman
Asheboro
Annie Henley
Randjeman
J W. Clinard
Renewed Steadiness on Cotton Market
New York reports renewed steadiness in the cotton market as rain reports from Texas influence tones. Liverpool buying and moderate trade demand are noted with light offerings. active months open five to ten points higher. Futures: March 30.20 May 29.75 July 29.26 October 28.03 December 27.85. E W Freeze to return Thursday morning after a business visit to Baltimore New York and other eastern points.
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Texas
Liverpool
E.W. Freeze
City
Baltimore
General Kaledines Death Ends Don Cossack Leadership
Petrograd reports General Kaledines headman of the Don Cossacks died by his own hand at Nor Teherkask after a government session. The Don government resigned and ceded power to soldiers and workers. General Nazaroff ordered mobilization as Bolshevik forces advance toward Novo Teherkask.
Trotzky asks Czernin if Austria-Hungary is at war with Russia
A Vienna dispatch reports Leon Trotzky, Bolshevik foreign minister, sent a wireless to Count Czernin asking whether Austria-Hungary also acts in a state of war with Russia after Germany declared war. He seeks clarity on the Petrograd agreement viability.
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London
Vienna
Leon Trotzky
Count Czernin
Russia
Aso
Petrograd
Draft Army Treaty Signed in Capital
Washington February 19 A draft army treaty between Great Britain and the United States was announced. Earl Redding the new British ambassador signed the document in Washington. It was later announced that the treaty with Canada also had been signed.
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Great Briain
United States
Earl Redding
Canada
City Manager Urges Immediate Montlieu Avenue Paving
City Manager Murphy will urge Greensboro council to close Montlieu Avenue from Centennial to the Greensboro High Point road and start paving it with asphalt Monday, weather permitting. The short stretch blocks traffic between the city and Creenshore, hindering business, as $5,000 state funds await for Montlieu and North Elm Street paving.
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Centennial Avenue
Creensboro
High Point Road
Romac
Creenshoro
County Board of Commississioners
Montheu Avenue
Jend
Washington Street
German Drive Expected Momentarily in Western Front
British report from France on February 19 states that a major German offensive is imminent with a main thrust between Arras and St. Quentin. Tanks and a new gas are planned to break the line while further southern attacks loom. the Allies hold superior numbers and artillery, but the outcome hinges on a decisive breakthrough.
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Associated Press
Arras
St. Quentin
Youth faces death in electric chair after court ruling
Paul Chapman, a 16 year old, was sentenced to death in the electric chair by Supreme Court Justice Capper for killing a Brooklyn shopkeeper during a failed robbery. Governor Whitman must intervene to halt the execution, slated for the first week in April.
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Paul Chapman
Supreme Court
Capper
Whitman
Chapman
Brooklyn
Thirty Five Jackies Ill From Hash at Norfolk
Washington reports 35 sailors at the Norfolk training station became slightly ill after eating corn beef hash. Captain Dayton stated no poison or foreign substance was found and most men have returned to duty.
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Washington
Dayton
Josephus Daniels Jr Named Second Lieutenant in Marines
Philadelphia February 18 Josephus Daniels Jr son of the secretary of the navy has been commissioned as second lieutenant in the marine corps He enlisted last fall as a private.
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Josephus Daniels, Jr
Secretary of the Navy
Marine Corps
War Saving Drive Extends to North Carolina Schools
The War Saving Drive will reach all North Carolina schools next Friday February 22 to align with Washington’s Birthday observances. High Point Deep River and Jamestown townships form the district. W M Marr leads the committee as speakers are assigned to each school. Citizens with cars are urged to offer transport for speakers. Thursday marks the organization of war saving societies in classrooms.
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Jamestown
High Point Town
North Carolina
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High Point
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Mr. Marr
Gol Wescott Roberson
David Fallon
Roberson
Commercial Club
Hobson to Speak on Prohibition at Local High School
Congressman Richmond P Hobson famed for the Merrimac incident will address the public Friday February 22 at 8 oclock in the high school auditorium. He will discuss America in War and the constitutional route to prohibition, arguing it as a vital national measure. Seats are free. no reservations, first come first served.
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High Schol
Fridavening
America
Raleigh
Hobson
People of
Russia agrees to German terms for peace
An official Russian statement received in London on February 19 reports Russia is now forced to sign the proposed terms set by Germany. The disclosure frames the latest step in the diplomatic crisis and signals a potential end to the conflict under German conditions.
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London
Russia
Germany
Struck by Car In City, Two Injured
Wiley Newsome of 108 Lake Street and Cy Hayworth of South Main Street were badly hurt this afternoon after being struck by an automobile truck owned by Ingram's Market and driven by Sam Gatlin a young white man. The crash occurred near Taylor and South Main. witnesses say the truck traveled at least 40 miles per hour. Newsome suffered a broken leg and possible internal injuries while Hayworth had a broken nose head scratches and a badly lacerated elbow. The driver fled the scene and police began a search for Gatlin as witnesses described a breakneck velocity and the car dragging its wheels.
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Lake Street
Cy Hayworth
South Main Street
Ingram’s Market
Sam Gatlin
F Taylor
Mr. Newsome
Mr. Hayworth
Ir. Hayworth
Nedsome
Newome
Surgeon General Gorgas calls on citizens to curb rumors
Surgeon General Gorgas today launched a campaign against rumor mongers asking every citizen to aid in tracing sensational health reports about soldiers. A claim that 16 soldiers froze to death at Camp McClellan Alabama has been traced to soldiers on leave at the camp.
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Gorgas
United States
Camp McChellan
Anniston
Ala
Camp McClellan
Eight Injured in Explosion on Cruiser Montana
Washington reports eight sailors injured by a cartridge case explosion during target practice on the cruiser Montana. The navy department release provides no accident details and lists no names of those hurt.
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Washington
Montana
Navy Department
Probing Hog Island Deal Starts Inquiry
The investigation into massive expenditures for Hog Island shipyard construction in Virginia has begun. Secret service agents and other Department of Justice personnel are leading the inquiry into all aspects of the spending and contracts.
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Hog Island
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