German Offense Renewed On Western Front Near Rheims And Flanders
The German high command renewed a western front offensive after a four week lull, striking between Rheims and Soissons and in Flanders near the Lys. The aim appears to push toward the Channel ports and Paris while threatening the Allied line along Montdidier and the Oise region. Heavy fighting could widen to Amiens if the thrust continues.
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Germany
Rheims
Soissons
Flanders
Lys Salient
Channel
Paris
Somme
Amiens
Broadway Theater to be Rebuilt After Fire Damage
Arnold B Huff announces immediate reconstruction of the Broadway Theater after a Saturday fire. Repairs await insurance settlement with Mr Koges. improvements planned with D Bones. Until completion, Huff will screen features at the high school auditorium with proceeds benefiting a worthy cause, including the Red Cross war fund.
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D. Bones
Broadway
Arnold B. Huff
Koges
Bones
Mr. Huff
Huff
Hed Cross War Fund
Berlin
High School Ends Session Twenty-Eight Finish
A summary note reports the end of the school session with twenty eight students completing their term. The item emphasizes the closing ceremony and the academic milestone reached by graduates.
Slow German advances in failed May 20 counterattack
Belgian troops win again as German progress stalls in the attempt to retake ground lost to the French on May 20. The report notes only small gains and emphasizes the limited success of German forces in the period.
High Point plans altered for class day and graduation
The High Point high school announces a revised commencement schedule. The class day program occurs Tuesday evening at the auditorium, followed by an annual sermon Thursday morning by Rev. J Clyde Turner. Friday evening features O Max Gardner and diploma presentations to senior members.
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J. Clyde Turner
Greensboro
High Point High School
W. M. Marr
First Baptist Church
O. Max Gardner
Shelby
North Carolina
M. Gardner
Max 8. Wall
Marianna White
Margaret Rankin
Margery Kirkman
Juatita Moffitt
Mae Kirkman
Ruth Qwen
Odelle Peacock
Charlie May Criddlebaugh
Frances Wood
Celia London
Bessie Herndon
Madeline Hoover
Hattie Stone
Aline Tomlinson
Beatrice Brockway
Helen Reynolds
Viola Foust
Mabel Moore
Lewi Teagip
Wyatt Pickens
Willam Johnson
Max Wall
Lyman Tedding
James Lyon
Guy Byerly
O. Arthur Kirkman
Carlton Kirkman
Cline Pickett
Foch Says The Wave Spent Itself At The Marne
Paris May 27 General Foch meets Allied leaders and assesses the Marne front after a renewed clash. He notes the Roche halted since the 27th, stresses calm resolve and that more action will follow. The interview emphasizes confidence, leadership, and a future victory.
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The
Marne
Chatons
Foch Hag
Marshall Joffre
General Petain
Momdlement
Roche
Spee
International News Bureau, Inc
Mooted Question Argued In Court In Lexington
Mayor William P. Ragan City Manager Murphy and City Attorney Dred Peacock faced Judge Adams in Lexington over William McIntyre's bid to obtain a license to run a meat market in the Welch building on South Main. Citizens opposed the location, council refused license, and McIntyre seeks grounds for damages. decision expected around 5 this afternoon.
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William P. Ragan
Murphy
Dred Peacock
Lexington
Adams
William ©. McIntyre
Welch Building
South Main Street
McIntyre
Johnston Cross-Examination In Richmond Murder Trial
Dr Lemuel J Johnston on trial for alleged wife murder resumed testimony with a rigid cross examination. He sought to justify a long distance call by saying a lady friend was ill in Richmond and named Miss Milderd Taylor as the person he was inquiring about. Taylor testified as a key prosecution witness.
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Richmond
Lemuel J. Johnston
Alice Knight Johnston
Middlesex
N. C
O Leary Held in Bail of 100000 for Brother's Disappearance
New York May 27 John J. O Leary was arrested last night in connection with the disappearance of his brother Jeremiah A. O Leary on the eve of a trial for publication of alleged seditious utterances. He was arraigned today before a United States Commissioner in 100000 bail.
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New York
John J. O'Leary
Conection
Jeremiah A. O'Leary
United States
Gilliam Spends Afternoon on Greensboro Business
Thomas D. Gilliam is spending the afternoon in Greensboro handling official business notes and meetings.
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Thomas D. Gilliam
Greensboro
Irregular Tone On Cotton Market Today
New York May 27 the cotton market opened nervously with near months small losses and improved demand for low grades while the new crop benefited from favorable weather and advice. First prices opened easy with declines of 11 to 57 points. July futures at 24.35 October 23.23 December 23.08 January 22.90.
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New York
German Attacks Press Allied Lines Across Fronts
London reports strong German assaults early this morning against British and French positions between Rheims and Moissons after heavy bombardment. Other actions occurred in Flanders near Locre and Voormeezele on the northern salient. Paris notes a May morning attack on the Pinon Rheims front with French and British forces resisting valiantly.
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London
Rheims
Moissons
War Office
Flanders
Locre
Voormeezeeles
Salient
Paris
Forest of Pinon
Guarantors to Distribute Chautauqua Tickets Tomorrow
The 60 guarantors will receive 14 whole and two half tickets each at 9 am Tuesday and begin selling immediately. Officials anticipate a record turnout for the June 7 to 14 Chautauqua in High Point with strong enthusiasm among guarantors. The list of guarantors includes Fred N. Tate and many local leaders and professionals.
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High Point
Asy
Fred N. Tate
A. B. Horney
W. A. J. Idol
New Freight and Passenger Rates Boost Rail Costs
Washington on May 27 reports Director General McAdoo ordered a 25 percent freight rate increase and passenger fares up to three cents a mile. The plan aims to raise $800 million to $900 million next year, with the biggest rate rise in railroad history.
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Washington
McAdoo
United States
Wilson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railroad Adinistration
State Commission
Ral McAdoo
President Warns Against War Tax Profiteering
President Wilson, addressing a joint session, calls for immediate war tax legislation and urges no delay. He targets incomes, war profits, and luxuries, warns against profiteering, and says taxation must be just to fund the war without political delay. He notes Congress must stay in session to pass the revenue bill.
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Congress
Wilson
Washington
Con- Wess
White House
Capitol
Kitchin
House News and Means
Naval patrol established on Alaskan coast
Washington reports a naval patrol to forestall agitation by Industrial Workers of the World leaders along the Alaskan coast.
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Washington
Alaskan
Industrial Workers of the World
Red Cross City Campaign Reaches $6000 Total
By noon Rev. James A. Clarke reports Red Cross war fund in the city has reached 6000 dollars, nearly double the 4000 dollar allotment. The drive continues tonight as some donors still hesitate, with many daily workers contributing despite low wages.
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War Fund
American Red Cross
James A. Clarke
Willke
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