Bolsheviks Fight to Save Petrograd as German Advance Proceeds
Reports say German forces push toward Petrograd with fighting in Pskov and Luga ongoing. Bolsheviks rush workers and troops to fortify the city while a provisional Estonian government forms in Reval. German plans for Courland Lithuania and possible union with Saxony spark international tension amid intensified Western front bombardments and Spanish shipping losses.
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Luga
Pskov
Petrograd
Renewal of Buying Movement Noted on Cotton Market Today
New York reports a renewal of yesterday's buying at the cotton market open with prices higher by six to twelve points. Higher Liverpool cables and navy demand for cotton duck aided the advance before later selling eased gains. Futures opened firm with March at 31.35, May 31.24, July 30.79, October 20.80, December 20.40.
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New York
Liverpool
Navy
Signals from Florizel Sighted Near Cape Race
Rescue steamers were ordered to investigate a report that signals from the Red Cross liner Florizel were seen Sunday morning near Cape Race indicating persons were alive on the vessel. The report came from St Johns Newfoundland as authorities acted on the sighting.
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St. Johns, N. F
Cape Race
Naval Tug Cherokee Foundered In Storm Off Fenwick Island
Washington Feb 27 Thirty two officers and enlisted men of the naval tug Cherokee are believed lost after the vessel foundered in a gale off Fenwick Island lightship 92 miles from the Delaware capes Ten survivors were landed on a life raft Four others perished after escaping on a second raft Four bodies were brought to Philadelphia The only officer named among the recovered dead is Boatswain N Sennett
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Washington
Fenwick Island
Delaware Capes
Philadelphia
Boatswain E. M. Sennett
U. S. Navy
R. S. Boston
L. P. Ackerman
Seaman
H. P. Poynter
R. J. Hall
KE. Barker
R. A. Kozeck
P. Owe Warmack
A. A. Walim
J. L. Gudgel
B. Brumfield
Luckenbach Steamship Company
Penwick Island
Navy
Navy Department
Cherokee Crew Victims and Survivors Reported Aboard
A British steamship arriving at Atlantic Port on February 27 signalled the quarantine station that it had ten survivors and the bodies of five crew members from the Cherokee aboard.
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Atlantic
German Raider Wo 1 Sunk 55 Entente Vessels Sailed Pacific
Berlin reports the German raider Wo1 returned to port after raiding entente shipping in the Pacific. It destroyed at least 55 vessels and some ships carried English troops, resulting in significant loss of life.
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Berlin
Wo.1
Pacific
Durham Mayor Blames Police for Pool Hall Abolition
Durham February 27 The mayor criticizes the police department for lax enforcement of pool room laws and neglect to stop gambling flagrant violations unsanitary conditions and boisterous behavior as the city votes to abolish pool rooms at license expiration during the war.
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Durham
Board of Aldermen
M. E. Newson
Doughton Questions War Time Nonpartisan North Carolina Plan
Washington notes Representative Doughton questions Governor Rickett s idea to run the North Carolina campaign without partisan politics. He says localities might accept nonpartisan actions in safe counties but Congress races would still see fierce party fights, as control of the House could hinge on a single vote. He would back any plan that hastens a victorious war end.
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Washington
Rick
North Carolina
Representative Doughton
Doughton
Myrsickelt
Mir. Doughton
Congress
Senate
Henges
House
Erwin Mills Raises Wages Across Several Plants
Durham February 27 Employes of the Erwin Cotton Mills in Durham Duke Cooleemee and Oxford were granted wage increases in an announcement by W A Erwin secretary treasurer of the firm The raise will total thousands of dollars but no definite percentage was given as the basis of the boost.
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Durham
Erwin Cotton Mills Company
Duke
Cooleemee
Oxford
W. A. Erwin
Fire injures workers in Rochester tobacco plant blaze
Rochester February 27 A fire that swept a Mill Street factory district plant of P Whalen and Company tobacco manufacturers damaged a brick building nearly to collapse. Several workers escaped miraculously and several were injured, with losses put at about 120000.
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Rochester
N. Y
Mill Street
P. Whalen and Company
Tobacco Manufacturers
British Hospital Ship Grenart Castle Sunk in Bristol Channel
London reports the British hospital ship Grenart Castle was sunk yesterday in the Bristol Channel. There were no patients aboard. Survivors were landed by an American torpedo boat. Eight lifeboats remain adrift.
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London
Russian Revolution to Defend Itself If Armistice Denied
London dispatch reports a Russian statement via wireless declaring the revolution will defend itself if Germany refuses an armistice. The message says Germany declined to grant a truce.
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Germany
London
Missing 164 from CGlenart cattle, Exchange Telegraph report
London dispatch reports 164 persons missing from the CGlenart cattle herd according to the Exchange Telegraph Company. The note provides no further context on cause or fate of the missing individuals.
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London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Coal stockpile urged for next winter by official
Washington February 27 Dr Harry A Garfied United States fuel administrator advises households to lay in their next winter s supply of coal at the earliest possible day John L Weaver district fuel administrator is working on plans to carry out this recommendation in Washington.
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Washington
Harry A. Garfied
United States
John L. Weaver
Survivors Of Glenart Castle Arrive In Swansea
Thirty four survivors are landed in Swansea, Wales, from the Glenart Castle. The vessel was said to carry about 200 persons on board.
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Swansea
Wales
Glenart Castle
Chancellors Words Fall On Deaf Britons In War Talk
British newspapers largely dismiss Count von Hertlings milder remarks on German aims and Wilson principles. The press argues the eastern crisis is cleverly staged to bind Eastern and Central Europe under German domination and secure food from Ukraine.
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London
Count von Hertling
Germany
Wilson
Russia
Europe
War savings stamps organized in city schools
Superintendent Wee Marr told the city council last evening that a war saving society has been organized in every room of the city schools and more than 1200 stamps have been purchased by pupils Though clubs formed only last Thursday afternoon Marr noted progress from his Raleigh trip to the institute of war savings stamp workers and councilmen voiced dissatisfaction with the results
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Wee Marr
Murray Peared
Raleigh
Institute of the War Savings Stamp Workers
Marr
Postoffice Clerk Futrell Resigns After 14 Years Service
Postmaster J. J. Farriss accepted the resignation of A. E. Futrell a veteran post office clerk with fourteen years of service. Futrell who also ran a wood business leaves March 1 and leaves behind a long record of trusted, competent work as he prepares to enter larger private ventures.
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J. J. Farriss
A. E B. Putrell
Postoffice
Vir. Futrell
Farriss
Furrell
High Post Posto
Jamestown
Futrell
Wood
Swatow Earthquake Devastates City With Hundreds Dead
Shanghai reports Swatow quake causes 200 to 300 deaths and over 200 injuries. Most buildings damaged seriously, with scarcely a house left intact and hospitals overwhelmed with patients.
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Shanghai
China
Swatow
Senate OKs 350 Million for Housing at Shipyards
Final action completed on a bill authorizing spending 350 million by the shipping board for housing facilities at ship building yards. The senate adopted the conference report approved last week by the house. The measure now goes to President Wilson.
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Washington
Shipping Board
Senate
House
Wilson
City Council backs plan for municipally owned electric plant
High Point leaders renew push to acquire and operate the citys electric plant. They cite service improvements, rising consumer base, and the value of city control over power supply and pricing. Officials note gas alternatives for residents and the relatively modest cost of new generators and equipment.
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High Point
Murphy
West Broad Street to be Paved After Pact With Railroad
City officials and Southern Railroad representatives reached agreement to pave West Broad Street from North Main to the city limits. The railroad, property owners, and city will share construction costs, with asphalt over concrete. Discussion on paving High Street continued beyond 2:30 p.m.
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West Broad Street
Pact OF City and Railroad Company
Broad Street
Washington
Murphy
High Street
Lieutenant Stanton Tenders Resignation As City Physician
Dr T M Stanton new medical reserve lieutenant at Fort Oglethorpe Iowa submitted resignation to the city council as city physician last night. Council accepted it but postponed naming a successor awaiting the return of Hedrick from Salisbury and Lindsay who was away for weeks.
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T. M. Stanton
Medical Reserve Corps
Fort Oglethorpe
Fallinjury at Hong Kong Jockey Club races causes chaos
Reuters dispatch from Hong Kong reports the collapse of a Chinese stand at the Hong Kong Jockey Club races on Tuesday. About 100 women and children were trampled and many were burned as fire broke out, creating a chaotic scene.
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Hong Kong
Jockey Club
Reuters
Millionaire Mayor Candler Witness in Blackmail Trial
AtlantaFebruary 27 Asa G Candler millionaire of Atlanta testified in Fulton county Superior court in the blackmail case against J D Cook and Mrs H L Hirsch. Candler recounted Mrs Hirsch visit to his office on February 6 and Cook's remark Our honorable mayor this is nice. Forest Adair later testified on Candler’s behalf detailing further dealings.
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Atlanta
Asa G. Canler
Jd. W. Cook
Hl. T. Hirsch
Candler
Ben Hill
Fulton County Superior Court
Hirsch
Cook
Courtrom
Rial
Hirsh
Red Cross
Lat
John RB. Cooper
Cme
Cook’s
Irs
Funeral Miss Polly Ann Brown Conducted at Wesley Church
Funeral services for Polly Ann Brown 69, held today at Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal church at 2 50 p m. Rev Ailbert T Rowe and Rev W A Barber officiated. Pallbearers included John C Sechrest and doctors McAnally Woodruff. Interment in Oakwood cemetery.
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Polly Ann Brown
L. L. Phipps
East Lee Street
Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
Ailbert T. Rowe
W. A. Barber
East End Methodist Episcopal Church
John C. Sechrest
Dr. Woodruff
W. F
McAnally
N. E
Remains of Robert Jackson Brought to City
The remains of Robert Jackson father Will Jackson of this city who died yesterday at Morganton were brought in on No 12 train and taken to an undertaking establishment. Funeral services will be held at Mount Zion Church tomorrow. Jackson had been in Thomasville when telegram instructed his return to High Point and he arrived on the same train as the body. The cause of death was not stated.
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Robert Jackson
Will Jackson
Morganton
Mount Zion Church
Thomasville
High Point
Jackson
Canners Ordered to Hold Goods for War Needs
Washington in late February food administration directs all canners to hold canned corn peas tomatoes string beans and salmon for war purposes until further notice. Reports of holdings required immediately separate from March 15 submissions with details for any stocks on hand or no stock available and quantities not needed to be released.
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Washington
Uavtil
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