Uncertainty Clouds Brest Litovsk Peace Talks
Vienna dispatch reports no Russian delegates met Central Powers at Brest Litovsk. Russians ask to move negotiations to Stockholm, while Germany refuses. Front lines show intense fighting at Cambrai, Italian sector, and heavy air raids with 20+ aircraft losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Brest-Litovsk
Vienna
Zurich
Exchange Telegraph Company
Stockholm
Russia
von Hertling
Germany
Brest Litovsk
Reichstag
Foreign Office
Cambrai
Canal de Nord
France
Flanders
Venetian
Padua
Film salesman calls on Broadway theater manager
H Randel of Washington advance agent for Mary Pickford Douglas Fairbanks Marguerite Clarke Billie Burke Vivian Martin and other famous screen stars visits the city to meet A B Hult manager of the Broadway theater on business for Famous Players Paramount and Artcraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Randel
Washington
Mary Pickford
Douglas Fairbanks
Marguerite Clarke
Billie Burke
Vivian Martin
Mirror Screen
Famous Players
Paramount
Artcraft Pictures
A. B. Hult
Memorial Service at First Baptist Church
Special memorial service at First Baptist Church Tomorow afternoon at 3 to honor those buried from the church in the past year. Mrs Kephart and Miss Geneveve Moore will sing. Public is invited. there will be no night service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Kephart
Geneveve Moore
Mine Explosion Entombs About 100 Miners at Pittston
A mine blast at the Barnum mine in Pittston, near Wilkes Barre, Pa., trapped about 100 miners. Rescue crews rushed to the scene as the danger of additional collapses remained and authorities evaluated the extent of damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Pittston
Had Pictures at Munition Plants
Jerome J. Kolaskee, a former iron works mechanic, released on recognizance after Espionage Act charges, was re-arrested when halved pictures of Cantonments and munitions plants were found on him. He faces a preliminary hearing today. Kolaskee is said to be of German and Russian extraction from Oshkosh Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Jerome J. Wholaskee
National Defense
United States
Kolaskee
Oshkosh
Wis
Classification of Registrants Soon Will Begin
Chairman A F Tate of the certex motion board said classification of registrants will start next week, possibly Thursday, after mailing questionnaires. Statements will be carefully reviewed, and registrants will be officially notified of their class. An advisory board attorney complained that nine of ten registrants fail to thank lawyers for help, delaying other work, as excited registrants seek to have their papers completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
Grieved
A. F. Tate
Certex Motion Board
Wen
Rouch
Hervy ‘Egistrami
Lloyd George Speech Overshadows War Developments
In Washington on January 5, Premier Lloyd George’s speech dominated official and diplomatic chatter, eclipsing other war news as observers expected it to signal a redefinition of war aims. The remarks were the focal point amid ongoing wartime developments and discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lloyd George
North Carolina Livestock Meet Concludes At Wilson
The sixth annual meeting of the North Carolina Live Stock Dairy and Poultry association closed in Wilson on January 4. Farmers, cattle and swine breeders and chicken fanciers left convinced it costs no more to keep pure bred stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
North Carolina
State University Opens After Christmas Recess
Chapel Hill January 5. The University of North Carolina reopened after the Christmas recess and classes began as usual. Many students were delayed by missed connections and crowded trains. Mid term examinations start in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina
New War Material Plants To Be Built in the Middle West
The War Department announced a policy to locate all new war material plants entirely in the Middle West. The move aims to speed production by avoiding congestion on the East Coast and using untapped facilities beyond the Alleghenies. Sites should be at least 300 miles from the Atlantic seaboard for strategic reasons in current and future conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
Washington
Jan
War Department
Eas
Alleghanies
Atlantic Seaboard
Coal Car Reaches City Distribution Directed by Local Chairman
A car of coal arrived today in the city and was distributed under the direction of C. D. Smith, chairman of the local fuel committee. The fuel went to those with the greatest need. State fuel administrator A. W. McAlister announced several cars were secured for North Carolina distributions to ease shortages, and one car reached High Point. More cars are needed promptly to prevent broader suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Smith
A. W. McAlister
North Carolina
Revolutionary movement in Spain put under control forces
Madrid reports the government has unearthed a revolutionary movement. Telephone and telegraph communications are suspended as authorities take precautions. The premier says the government is master of the situation and judicial authorities investigate the plot with many details already known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Spain
Climb the tallest building in Towk by two famed climbers
Strother and Polley known as the Thwanan Spider and Humanly plan two bare wall climbs on the Bank of Commerce building in High Point. They perform at 4:30 then 7:30 pm for the Nik's War Relief fund to support base hospitals. A chair balancing stunt atop the tallest building is also promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Commerce
Strother and Polley
America
Niks’ War Relief Fund
Elkhom
Blacksmith Class at Camp Sevier Graduates
Camp Sevier in Greenville D C January 5 The first class of blacksmiths at the remount station has graduated about sixty members The formation of another class is anticipated R H King Charleston traveling secretary of the army Y M C A for North and South Carolina and Georgia visited Camp Sevier Monday noting excellent conditions before leaving for Camp Greene near Charlotte
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Sevier
Greenville
D. C
Cass Blacksmiths
Remount
R. H. King
Charleston
Army Y. M. C. A
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Camp Greene
Charlotte
New York Bank to Make Payments on Russian Loan
Washington officials announced that the National City Bank of New York will pay the interest on the Russian loan of 40 million dollars on January 10. The Russian government confirmed the need to meet the debt obligation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York Bank
Washington
National City Bank of New York
Registrants to Receive Questionnaires by Wednesday in High Point
Local exemption board reports 1487 of 1737 registrants in High Point township mailed questionnaires. Classification work to begin soon as officials decide which registrants qualify for the first class. List provided includes names and order numbers 1461 through 1487 for drafting eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Township
J. KE. Best
N. E. Pierce
G. C. Smith
Pete G
An J. R. Charles
H. KR. Williamson
Joe G. Comer
Charles Everett Wagner
Ralph Wright
John Farlow
RE. C. Stout
Charlie Howard
B. T. Cook
J. L. Kivet
W. A. Smith
G. A. Prederpast
R. G. Wade
C. J. Pierce
J. F. Mc. Ghee
William A Payne
Bk. Betts
Conroy Corminsky
Horace S. Haworth
Charlie W. Woodward
Mack Sanford Hiatt
F. A. Mendenhall
J. W. Hanner
Tram Ri. Black
Henry Criss
Robert ©. Boyd
Wiliam
More Seasonable Temperatures Predicted For Week
The weather bureau forecasts warmer trend for the South Atlantic and East Gulf states through the coming week with generally fair conditions. It will be slightly colder Sunday night on the east gulf and Monday in the South Atlantic states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
South Atlantic
East Gulf States
East Gulf
South Atlantic States
Weather Bureau
South Atlantc
Company E Sets Army Navy Insurance Record at Camp Sevier
Camp Sevier South Carolina January 5 Company E 119th Infantry under Captain Edgar H Bayne reportedly holds a record for war insurance with 219 of 223 men subscribing to 10000 coverage each four men on detached duty are unavailable and did not subscribe to insurance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Sevier
Greenville
S. C
119Th Infantry
Edgar H. Bayne
Spencer Receives Initial Coal Shipment From Southern Railway
Spencer, January 5. Two car loads of coal were placed in Spencer yesterday by the Southern Railway company for its employees. Distribution began immediately as the first installment of supplies to relieve the fuel shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer, Jan
Spencer
Southern Railway Company
Williams Jubilee Singers to Appear in City Friday
The Williams Jubilee Singers will perform at the Normal and Industrial College on Friday night January 13 for one show only. The group, acclaimed as world famous, will visit High Point with reserved seating for white patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Leading physician of Charlotte dead at home
Dr. John W. Bradfield a leading Charlotte physician died at his home 31 North Tryon Street yesterday evening at 6 o clock from pneumonia He had been ill about a week and in poor health for years Funeral arrangements had not been made by last night
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
John W. Bradfield
North Tryon Street
Bradfield
German official denies difference with Austrian delegates
The German under secretary for foreign affairs said there is no difference between German and Austrian delegates. He emphasized equality in representation and stance during discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Fecertary For
New Rector Preaches First Sermon at St Marys Church
Rev. Thomas L. Trott, newly appointed rector of St Marys Episcopal Church, will deliver his first sermon tomorrow on the theme Peace An Answer to those who say Christianity has failed. Holy communion will be celebrated. Evening service details to be announced at 6 o clock. City residents are invited to attend and welcome him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas L. Trott
Monre
North Carolina
St. Mary’s Church
Trott
Loan Negotiations Stall Over China Bank Loan
Japanese reports delayed the 10 million pound loan to China aimed at strengthening the Bank of China. The postponement followed American French and British banking groups choosing to participate. A Woking dispatch noted currency-control aims and that Japan might negotiate only with China if others stay out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Japan
China
Bank of China
Woking
Nnless
Loss Of 75 Lives From 22 Norwegian Ships In December
London reports that in December 22 Norwegian ships totaling 32 755 gross tonnage were lost due to wartime measures. Seventy five lives were lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sister Dead as Train Crash Claims Child Victim
Concord, Jan. 3. Gertrude Widenhouse, eight, is dead and her brother Richard, twenty two, may die after a motor truck was struck by the second section of No. 37, the fastest train on the Southern system, about 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon three miles north of Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Tertrude Widenhouse
Richard Widenhouse
Con
Lloyd George outlines war aims to unions in London speech
In London on January 4 Premier Lloyd George told a trades union audience that only a clear and just cause can justify continuing the war. He argued for defined principles, international sympathy, and a plan for peace including restoration of Serbia Montenegro and occupied regions, with Germany’s colonial territories considered for native wishes at a conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Trades Union Today
Labor
Asquith
Visconnt
Grey
Ireland
Great Britain
Germany
Greal
Britain
Constantinople
Turkey
Austria-Hungary
France
Italy
Ist
Alsace
Lorraine
Eurpe
Montenegro
Ruswenia
Use of Dardanelles Assured in Turkish Peace Terms
London reports early through Exchange Telegraph that Turkish peace terms presented to Russia promise Dardanelles evacuation free passage for Russian ships and demobilization of the Turkish army. The terms reflect Russia’s active role in the peace settlement amid ongoing war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dardanelles
Russia
London
Also Mentioned on This Page
Picepsident Wilson
CoNverse
Congress
Ers
State University
Towk
Human Spider
Dotto
Crowder
ARMY
NAVY
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Mr. Trott
Cord
Lloyd
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!