Lloyd George warns peace before victory would be disaster
Glasgow dispatch reports British Prime Minister Lloyd George declaring that ending the war even by one hour early would be the greatest disaster for mankind. He urged allied forces to persevere to the end of the war aims and warned Germany seeks peace only to gain control of conquered countries. Military updates include Haig's pressure around Lens, advances near Avion, Oppy, Loos, and Verdun activity with losses and trench fighting continuing.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Associated Press
Lloyd George
Germany
Lloyd-George
Power disruption halts High Point publishing and plants
A thunderstorm knocked out service from the Southern Power company causing widespread outages in High Point. The Enterprise edition was delayed, and other local plants relying on electricity faced repeated power losses throughout the day.
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Southern Power Company
High Point
Enterprise
Republican Government for Russia Aims of Russia
The Russian mission forecasts a republic as the only viable form of government for Russia. It states the constituent assembly, meeting September 50, will shape the new political structure, with the provisional government granting it absolute powers over Russia’s future.
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Washington
Associated Press
Avas
Russia
Root and Scott Visit Army Headquarters in Petrograd
Elim Root head of the American mission and Foreign Minister Tereschtenko met General Brussiloff at army headquarters. The commander pledged ongoing support to defend liberty and to aid nations in shaping their destinies. Major General Scott and aides then left for Kiev with Russian staff officers.
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Petrograd
Elim Root
Tereschtenko
Brussiloff
America
Scott
Kiev
Romania
Suffragists hailed as real martyrs in White House picket
Six women suffragists who spent three days in jail for White House picketing were released at sentence end. They were honored at a suffrage headquarters breakfast as police watched. Police say they will curb further picketing by arrests while suffragists vow to resume when possible.
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White House
Washington
Suffrage
Germans Capture French Positions Near Verdun
Berlin reports German forces yesterday captured French positions on the Malincourt Esse road along the Meuse in the Verdun sector. The advance covered about 2000 yards by 500 yards on the west bank. A fresh 300 yard wide French position in Avecourt wood fell to German storming efforts and more than 500 prisoners were taken.
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Berlin
Malincourt-Esses
Meuse
Verdun
Avecourt Wood
National Guard Regiments Sent to Division Camps
Washington says National Guard regiments will be sent to division camps in the south immediately after they are drafted into service.
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Washington
National Guard
South
Modification of Food Bill Is Sought
President Wilson presses to modify the food bill in the senate to authorize using stored food in beer and light wines while seeking emergency power to halt malt and vinous liquor manufacture. He hopes for quick passage to aid the war effort despite bone dry opposition from some senators.
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Senate
Wilson
Senato Phelan
California
Local coal operators lower price following FTC inquiry
Industrial department of the Commercial club notes the coal operators will reduce coal prices on July 1 after the Federal Trade Commission investigation. The move saves thousands for local manufacturers and is linked to the commission's inquiry prompted by industry concerns. The Commercial club helped file initial requests and provided data used in the investigation.
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Industrial Department of the Commercial Club
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Office
The
Industrial Department
Rock Creek Dam Breaches Swallowing Town in Oregon
Baker Oregon reports from Haines say Rock Creek was nearly wiped out when a 50 foot dam at Kup macne lake burst. Almost every building in Rock Creek was destroyed and communication is cut off making casualties unknown.
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Baker
Oregon
Haines
Rock Creek
Kupmacne, Lake
Danish Steamer Ivigtut Sunk by German Submarine
Copenhagen reports the 456 ton Danish steamer Ivigtut was sunk by a German submarine outside the prohibited zone without examination. The commander left the crew in their boats 150 miles from land after the attack.
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Copenhagen
Ivigtut
Barber Ed Daniels assaulted on East Green Street
Ed Daniels a white barber on East Commerce street was attacked late last night on East Green street suffering a severe cheek wound and head bruises. Police report shows the assault occurred around 2 30 this morning with unknown assailants and no further information available.
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Ed. Daniels, White
Ed. Daniels
White
East Commerce Street
East Green Street
Daniels
Greece Breaks Ou Teutonic Relations
Athens reports Greece has severed diplomatic ties with Germany Austria Hungary Bulgaria and Turkey. The move follows Venizelos rising to prime minister and signals Greece’s likely entry into the war on the side of the Entente.
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Greece
Germany
Austria
Bulgaria
Turkey
Athens
Associated Press
Austria-Hungary
Venizelos
Constantine
Submarine sinks Addali with loss of life near June 15
London reporting the elder Dempster steamer Addali was torpedoed without warning by a German submarine on June 15. The sub fired on the captain and master's boats, killing eight and wounding several before the vessel sank. Survivors were rescued by a French steamer at 5 pm on June 16.
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London
Dempster
Addali
Major Long Granted Army Appointment Examinations
Washington report states Major John W. Long is ordered to Greensboro to conduct examinations for applicants seeking appointment to the medical reserve corps of the army.
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Major Long
ARMY
Washington
John W. Long
Greensboro
Medical Reserve Corps
British Gain In Avion Sector
British troops last night gained their objective on a 2,000 yard front south and west of Oppy in the Arras sector. Prisoners and machine guns were captured as they pushed forward and moved south of the Souchez river. Avion town, about two miles south of Lens, was entered.
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London
Associated Press
Oppy
Arras
Souchez
Avion
Lens
Monroe to Rally for Bickett Battalion Recruitment
More than 30 men aged 18 to 40 have joined the Bickett battalion of field artillery to be organized in Union and Union counties. A rally is planned in Monroe Saturday at 3 o clock with General Young and other officers presiding. Frank Ashcraft leads county recruiting and asserts volunteers can reduce Union county’s draft quota.
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Monroe
Bickett
Field Artillery
Union
General Young
Frank Ashcraft
Union County
Jurors Likely In Anarchists Trial In New York
June 29 reports say Alexander Berkman and Emma Goldman faced gag orders as jury selection began. Judge Mayer warned the pair and the prosecution objected to questions from Berkman. The defendants are charged with conspiracy to obstruct the draft law.
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New York
Alexander Berkman
Emma Goldman
Berkman
Talesmen
Mayer
Greece Declares State of War Under New Government
Athens reports that though no formal declaration has been issued, the government regards a state of war in effect since the new regime took power. The recall of Greek representatives to the central powers is expected imminently.
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Venizelos
Fomer
Greece
Entente
Grece
Athens
Associated Press
Cotton futures open steady after early gains in New York
In New York on June 29 cotton futures opened steady with a 11 to 20 point advance. October rose to 26.65 and December to 26.75 on the call before profit taking pulled October to 26.35 and December to 26.50 in the first hour. July at 26.95, October 26.60, December 26.75, January 26.82, March 26.91.
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New York
Red Cross Receipts From Chicago St. Louis Game
The Chicago and St. Louis clubs will donate the game receipts to the Red Cross. All passes are suspended and employees agreed to work without pay, ensuring every cent goes to the war fund.
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Chicago
Associated Press
St. Louis
Red Cross
War Fund
Special Service For The Juniors At South Main Church
The High Point council No. 430 Junior Order United American Mechanics will hold a special service Sunday evening at 8 o'clock at the South Main Street Methodist Episcopal church in their honor. Members should meet at Commerce Street hall at 7:50 to march in a body. The public is invited to attend the service.
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High Point Council
United American Mechanics
South Main Street Methodist Episcopal Church
H. T. Robbins
Commerce Street
Chimes of Normandy Delights High Point Chautauqua Cast
The 1917 chautauqua closed with a full cast chorus and orchestra presenting The Chimes of Normandy. The tent opera drew the season’s largest crowd and impressed patrons with its fine singing and orchestration. Swarthmore association will again provide attractions in 1918 with strong local business support pledged.
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Normandy
Chautauqua
High Point
Chautauqua Association
Swarthmore Association
Massachusetts suffragists disapprove the White House picketing
The Massachusetts suffrage association executive board adopted resolutions disapproving the White House picketing. It states that no man of sense should see picketing as an argument against equal suffrage.
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Boston
Associiy Press
The
Massachusetts Suffrage Association
White House
Senate Finance Panel Weighs Half Billion Wartime Bond Issue
Washington June 20 The senate finance committee considered an additional wartime bond issue of a half billion dollars proposed by Senator Stone. A decision was expected today on the bond and the rate on war excess profits likely set at 16 percent.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Stone
Urge County Cooperation to Aid War
North Carolina officials report a strong county level response to a July 4 patriotic meeting plan. Emphasis centers on war greatness, efficient food production, fruit and vegetable canning, thrift to reduce waste, and united efforts to support soldiers while discouraging vice and lawlessness.
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Raleigh
Associated Press
North Carolina Council of Defense
Europe
Eloquent Minister to Preach Sunday
Prof L A Fox D D LL D will preach both morning and evening at the Lutheran church on English street Rev P D Brown says the announcement is well received Dr Fox has taught at Roanoke College Salem Va for over 50 years and is noted for eloquence The public is invited to attend services
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L. A. Fox
D. D
Lutheran Church
English Street
P. D. Brown
Fox
Roanoke College
Salem
Fisher Brooks Trial Nears End In Alabama Murder Case
The Fisher Brooks murder trial in Mobile centers on the May 21 killing of Mrs. Julia May Hess of Fulton Alabama. Brooks admitted under pressure that he lied at the coroner s inquest and declared he would be hanged, saying he was sorry for not telling the truth.
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Mobile
Fisher Brooks
Julia May Hess
Fulton
Ala
Wheat market slips on food bill delay in Chicago
In Chicago on June 29 trading in wheat was restricted awaiting the food bill action. Opening prices hovered with small declines and advances before a broad setback across the board.
Russia Eyes Red Cross Mission Across Petrograd
June 20 reports from Petrograd describe United States plans to send a Red Cross mission. The move drew hearty appreciation in the army and military circles, especially at the Red Cross headquarters.
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Petrograd
Associated Press
United States
Red Crow
Army
Mica
Red Crowe
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