Allies Begin A New Drive On Macedonian Front
Allied forces launch a major offensive along a 100 mile Macedonian front from Monastir to Lake Doiran as General Sarrail directs heavy artillery. In France, Maurice vows a mightier coming drive than Arras and Somme while Russian turmoil and Austrian peace talks stir a crisis atmosphere.
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Macedonia
Monastir
Lake Doiran
Sarrail
Cerna
Vardar
France
Hindenberg
Champagne
Maurice
Arras
Somme
Riot in Chinese Parliament Over War Vote
Peking May 11 A secret overnight session ended with the house refusing to declare war on Germany as a mob surrounded the chamber. Troops dispersed the crowd after premier urged a war resolution and was denounced by opposition lawmakers. The press urged resistance to military pressure.
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Peking
Germany
Berlin reports greatest artillery on Arras front
German headquarters states mutual artillery fighting raged with the greatest violence over the Arras front in France yesterday. The statement claims eighteen British and French airplanes were brought down on the western front.
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Berlin
London
Arras
France
Fire chiefs postpone annual convention due to world situation
Washington May 11 The International Association of Fire Chiefs indefinitely postponed its annual convention planned for Jacksonville in October because of the international situation.
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Washington
International Association of Fire Chiefs
Jacksonville
International socialist conference to discuss peace planned
The executive committee of the Russian workmen and soldiers delegates resolved to convene in a neutral country an international socialist conference to discuss peace, according to a Reuters dispatch from Petrograd.
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London
Reuter
Petrograd
Rear end collision toll urged safety device to stop trains
Washington May 11 The Interstate Commerce Commission cites a Mount Union Pennsylvania railway crash on February 27 that killed 20 as caused by heavy fog obscuring signals and urges adoption of a device to stop trains that run past signals. It condemns high speed in fogs as unsafe and calls the roads to a duty to public safety.
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Washington
Pennsylvania Railway
Mount Union
Interstate Commerce Commission
Morrison Attacks War Tax Bill Before Senate Panel
Cameron Morrison of Charlotte North Carolina testi fied for the American Cotton Manufacturers association urging a phased tax plan. He labeled the excess profits tax as discriminatory against corporations and said corporations would favor a straight income tax on net profits or gross sales with extended payment over years.
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Washington
Cameron Morrison
Charlotte
N. C
Senate Finance Committee
American Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
Morrison
Memorial Day Observed by Confederacy Groups
The Daughters of the Confederacy and the Children of the Confederacy held Memorial Day ceremonies in the city. They went to Oakwood cemetery at 4 o'clock to decorate graves with evergreen wreaths, cut flowers, and flags. Banks closed. post office operations continued normally.
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Daughters of the Confederacy
Children of the Confederacy
Oakwood Cemetery
Brass Railing Installed on Post Office Front Steps
Brass rails have been placed on the front steps of the post office to curb falls due to the steep incline and the revolving door. The measure follows several spills in recent months and aims to catch unwary entrants when the door ejects them.
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Postoffice
Washington Street Opens to Traffic Early This Morning
East Washington street from North Main to Centennial avenue opened to traffic this morning drawing many vehicles. The asphalt thoroughfare attracted cyclists and pedestrians, with elm trees enhancing its appearance. Paving work moved to South Main street until that road is ready.
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East Washington Street
North Main Street
Centennial Avenue
South Main Street
Daughters of the Confederacy Present Elks Flag Token
High Point chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy presented Elks lodge No. 1155 with a handsome American flag last night. Charles F. Long delivered the presentation on behalf of the Daughters as thanks for the Elk home being freely used by the women’s chapter.
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High Point Chapter
United Daughters of the Confederacy
High Point Lodge No .1155
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Charles F. Long
Elks
Women
Public hearings on War Tax Bill begin in Senate today
Washington May 11 Public hearings on the war tax bill began today before the senate finance committee. Attorneys and representatives of those facing heavy taxes under the house bill tested against many features. Chairman Simmons planned to end hearings next week. Republicans participated and will sit with Democrats in amending the bill.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Simmons
Northern buyers corner Virginia bean market
Lynchburg on May 11 reports northern buyers have cornered the local bean market with 734000 pounds in storage. Warehousemen refuse to reveal owners as they anticipate shipping from the city.
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Lynchburg
Odd Fellows Meet In City With Public Welcome Session
The Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Daughters of Rebekah plan a three day gathering in the city next Tuesday through Thursday. A public address program opens Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the high school auditorium with welcomes and a chorus from the Odd Fellows home in Goldsboro. Delegates, likely about 400, will participate in business sessions, officer elections, and site selection for 1918 while the Rebekah State Assembly meets in Masonic Hall and Junior Order hall.
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Grand Lodge
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
State Assembly
Daughters of Rebekah
Odd Fellows
Goldsboro
J. R. Young
Repiion Lodge No. 63
City
W. P. Ragan
Fred N. Tate
Rebekaths
Addie Crater
Guy Weaver
Asheville
Annie Baum
Rebekah Assembly
Odd Fellows Home
Rebekah State Assembly
Masonic Hall
East Washington Street
Grand Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Sherrod Building
Fast Commerce Street
All Men Leave Town for War and Women Step In
From Kiln Mississippi a lumber mill town supplying the large plant has seen over 100 men enlisted for military service leaving women to fill roles. Negro women are said to work at the mill while white women take jobs in stores and offices.
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New Orleans
Kiln
Miss
Southern Pine Association
Expect War Draft Bill Approved by Both Houses
Washington May 11 Congress is expected to promptly approve the conference report on the war army selective draft bill. The Roosevelt division issue may be revived in both houses. Within a fortnight after President Wilson signs, the War Department will begin immediate registration of eligible men.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
House
Senate
Wilson
War Department
British Mission Heads to New York for Welcoming Reception
British and French delegations depart for New York for a three day welcoming and reception tour beginning today. The May 11 dispatch notes the joint participation of the British mission and the French commission.
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Washington
New York
Serbians Capture All Advance Dohropolye Posts
Saloniki Greece May 11 Serbian advance trenches near Dohropolye on the Macedonian front have been captured according to a Serbian official statement issued today.
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Paris
Aisne
Dohropolye
Saloniki
Greece
London
German submarine sinks two Norwegian steamers
London reports the German submarine halted the Norwegian steamers Tiger and Leikanger in Spanish waters and escorted them beyond territorial lines before sinking them ten miles off the coast of Spain.
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London
Tiger
Spain
Lansing Denies Pact With Allies
Secretary Lansing denied reports of an agreement with the allies not to make a separate peace with Germany. He said there is no written or unwritten agreement and declined to discuss further. Interest grows as German chancellor is expected to make a peace offer.
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Washington
Lansing
United States
Germany
Commission urged to fix food production and pricing
Joseph Cullinan speaking for the Texas Industrial Congress urged a production and distribution commission with price fixing power. Anti-saloon league delegates and temperance groups backed prohibition as a method to conserve food and boost national efficiency.
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Washington
Lease Agricultural Committee
Joseph Cullinan
Texas Indastical Congress
Anti-Saloom League
Temperance
Water and Sewer Work Underway on Main Street
A large force of workmen is making connections to the water and sewer mains along North Main street as a preliminary step toward paving. Extensions to property lines on both sides allow future use without tearing up the paving.
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North Main Street
Cotton futures open steady with varied early trading
New York May 11 price report shows cotton market opening steady with an advance of 2 to 6 points. July futures start at 19.48, dip to 19.44, then rally to 19.49, about 7 points above yesterday's close, with later months showing similar fluctuations and a quiet overall trading session.
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New York
Wheat Hits New Records in Chicago Market
Wheat reached new highs in Chicago trading on May 11. Opening quotes shifted from fractional declines to gains with May at 3.18, July at 2.47, later advancing to 3.19 and 2.52 respectively. September surged about 5 percent, touching 2.15.
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Chicago
Italian patrols sink 13 Austrian submarines in Atlantic
Advices to the Italian embassy report thirteen Austrian submarines sunk in the Atlantic by Italian patrols over recent weeks, marking a sharp Allied success at sea.
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Washington
Atratic
Italian War Mission Receives Royal NY Reception
Enrico Arlotta head of the Italian commission says Italy seeks liberty and justice for all and will act in accord with the United States. He notes no need for more front line troops, praising past efforts in supplying men for the war. May 11.
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New York
Enrico Arlotta
United States
Joffre Tours Newburgh and West Point in U S Visit
The French commission’s third day in New York included Marshal Joffre’s trip to Newburgh to tour General Washington’s headquarters, a West Point cadet review, and a banquet hosted by the mayors citizens' committee. The British commission is due at 2 30 p m at the Battery with a similar schedule, and French delegates will proceed to Boston.
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New York
Marshal Joffre
Newburgh
N. Y
General Washington
West Point
Mayors Citizens’ Committee
Boston
Personnel of the Hussian Mission Named by State Department
Washington May 11 The state department announced the personnel of the American commission to Russia with Elihu Root as chairman and a roster including Charles R Crane John R Mott Cyrus McCormick Samuel R Bertram James Duncan Charles E Russell Major General Hugh L Scott and Rear Admiral James H Glennon.
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Washington
State Department Today
American Commission To
Russia
Elihu Root
New York
Charles R. Crane
Ilinois
Chicago
John R. Mott
International Committee Y, M. C. A
Cyrus McCormick
International Harvester Company
Samuel R. Bertram
James Duncan
American Federation of Labor
Charles E. Russell
Hugh L. Scott
United States Army
James H. Glennon
United States Navy
Caldwell elected mayor pro tem of Newton
Newton May 11 The board of aldermen elected at the town election Monday chose R P Caldwell as mayor pro tem. J W Killian and D M Cloninger were elected new members, with David B Gaither reappointed as city clerk and treasurer. W R B Abernethy and Russell Hahn were named superintendent and assistant superintendent of light and water. Police department changes were left for a later meeting with no immediate plan to alter before June 5.
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Newton
Board of Aldermen
J. W. Killian
D. M. Cloninger
R. P. Caldwell
Mr. Caldwell
David B. Gaither
W. R B. Abernethy
Light and Water
Russell Hahn
Interstate Commerce Board Rejects Water Transport Rate Hike
Washington on May 11 Interstate Commerce Commission disapproved proposed rate increases of 2 to 11 cents per 100 pounds on cotton and linters shipped from Virginia ports to New England and Canada by water and rail.
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Washington
Cottorm and Linters
Virginia
New England
Canada
Interstate Commerce, Commission
What War With Kaiser Means to U S
In a May 11 debate Claude Whitehin, chair of the Ways and Means Committee, outlined the wartime purpose of the $1.8 billion war revenue bill while House members argued for funding to support Allied victory. Kitchin urged voting for the measure despite cost, stressing sacrifice and national duty over district interests. The bill, praised for unity, would raise substantial revenue through taxes and unprecedented bond issues to finance the war against Germany.
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Parker R. Anderson
Washington
Germany
United States
House
Claude Whitehin
Ways and Means
Mr. Kitchin
Kitchin
Senate
Ways and Means Committee
African Congress
Natio
N T
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