Italian Losses Mount as German Drive Advances on Tagliamento
The German Army claims 60,000 Italians captured and total prisoners rising to 180,000 with 1,500 guns as the fighting shifts east of the Tagliamento. Cadorna withdraws to a new line while reinforcing efforts head to northern Italy. British forces resume actions along the Syrian coast after Beershaba seizure. London reports limited French front fighting and a major German attack northwest of Rheims repelled.
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Pathfinders Arrive for Bankhead Highway Visit to High Point
The Pathfinders touring party led by Senator Bankhead and Congressman Yates Webb arrives in High Point after leaving Raleigh overnight. The group will tour the city, attend luncheon at the Edwood hotel, and proceed to Thomasville and Lexington.
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Yates Webb
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Lexington
Thomas J. Murphy
Thomas J.told
Pathfinding Party
Oil Strike Sweeps 10,000 Texas Louisiana Workers
Houston reports 10,000 oil workers in 16 fields across Texas and Louisiana went on strike at midnight. By 7 am officials confirmed every union joined the walkout with full participation.
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Texas
Louisiana
Captain Welch Loved by His Men At Camp Sevier
Young men from High Point and area in Company M First North Carolina regiment write of their regret at Captain James Welch's departure for France. They recall splitting up into new units while cherishing their leader, who urged unity and duty as they hoped to reunite in High Point under the same captain.
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Concord Observer
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Japan Will Not Aid With Troops in Europe
The head of the Japanese financial Mission in the Pacific port says Japan cannot send an army to Europe. He warns that if Japan exhausted itself to send troops, who would protect the Orient once Germany is defeated. He notes Japan has not sent troops but has aided the allied cause via its navy in the Mediterranean.
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Germany
Tomorrow Brings New Postal Rates Citywide
The war tax on mail matter takes effect tomorrow nationwide. Local letters drop to 2 cents while mail to other cities costs 3 cents. Readers can use two 2-cent stamps with a 1-cent stamp to pay for a first class letter. The post office has posted full information in the building, noting the November 2 date.
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United States
Episcopal clergy converge in Atlanta for Mikell ordination
Episcopal bishops and clergy gathered in Atlanta on November 11 for the ordination of the Rev. Henry J. Mikell as bishop of the Atlanta diocese. Mikell was chosen to succeed the late Bishop Clenand Nelson. The ordination service was conducted by the Rt. Rev. Thomas Taylor, bishop of Tennessee.
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Henry J. Mikell
Mikell
Clenand Nelson
Thomas Iatlor
Tennessee
No Trace Found of Two Missing Surfmen
Beaufort November 1 no trace of the two surfmen from the Pea Island and Oregon inter stations who drifted to sea Tuesday in a small boat during a north west gale has been found according to coast guard crews returning here today from a cruise off the coast
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Oregon
Coast Guard
City Taken Beersheba Captured by British Forces
Beersheba in Palestine falls to British troops as World War I fighting continues in the region. The advance marks a strategic gain for the British campaign in the Middle East.
Cotton futures open steady amid mixed early trading
Newt York markets saw nerves as December futures rise five points at the open but traded 21 points lower early. Prices showed active positions down 10 to 21 points from last night with December at 27.50, January 26.74, March 26.25, and May 26.02.
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J.S Cotton
Scotton
Norwegian Transport Finland Torpedoed in North Sea Sinking
A war time dispatch reports the Finland torpedoed while returning to the United States. The ship later reached a port under its own steam with no confirmed loss of life. The Vinland, a large U S steamer, previously sailed New York to Europe.
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Cambridge war service totals rise with VC tally
Cambridge university reports 14 500 men in war service on active duty. The dead list stands at 474, with 2 625 wounded or missing. Honors earned by Cambridge men total 2 025, including eight Victoria Crosses.
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Nobility Dominates Reading College's Scholar Ranks
London New tion college boasts a record share of nobility among its students with many set to enter the house of lords upon adulthood. Notable names include Lords Longford de la Warr Brecknock Winneull Ridley Carmarthen Worcester Clydesdale Castereagh Cardigan Ashley North Knebworth Hastings Clonmore Balniel and princes Henry Leopold and Sarbjit Singh among peers.
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Clonmore
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Meatless Tuesday and Wheatless Wednesday Adopted
Washington reads that seventy five percent of the southeastern district now follows a meatless Tuesday and a Wheatless Wednesday. George R R Benton, hotel district chairman for the states from North Carolina to Mississippi, estimates meat and wheat savings at ten percent.
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Engaged at 76 Sir Dovelus Powell to Miss Edith Wasd
Sir Dovelus Powell famed as a tuberculosIs authority and private secretary to Queen Victoria Edward and George announces his engagement to Miss Edith Wasd of London. The couple plan to marry next month in London. Powell, 76, has long been regarded as a leading British tuberculosIs expert despite age.
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Dovelus Powell
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Edith Wasd
Douglas
American commander meets Peru president after split with Germany
In Lima on October 30 the commander of an American warship and his staff were received by President Pargo for felicitations over Peru breaking with Germany.
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Lima
Pargo
Large credit to Britain reported in Washington dispatch
A credit of 455 million dollars was made to Great Britain in Washington today. The transfer signals ongoing financial support and confirms currency movements between the United States and the United Kingdom during the period.
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Washington
Nev.d
Great Britain
Too Mary Spirits in Halloween Day
Deputy Sheriff and three patrolmen found about seventeen gallons of whiskey at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Coblewhite three miles northeast of the city on the Greensboro road. The couple was arrested on a charge of possessing whiskey for sale and held for trial in Superior Court on bond of 500 dollars each. The woman broke jugs containing nearly three gallons. about fourteen gallons were seized and brought to the city as evidence.
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Wacner
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A. M. Idol
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Cahie
Paris Reports Merchant Ship Sunk by Submarine Or Mine
Paris dispatch notes the week ending October 28 saw two ships over 1 000 tons and one under 1 000 tons sunk by submarine or mine. No fishing craft were sunk. Four steamers were attacked without success.
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Preach
Air raid targets London near London Nev reported
About 30 airphones in seven groups took part in last night air raid. Three reached the heart of London. Official report says casualties and damages were slight.
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Palestine
Beershaba
Jerusalem
Sinai Peninsular
Gaza
London
New York Governor Whitman Visits South Carolina Camp Wadsworth
Spartanburg dispatch reports Governor Charles S. Whitman of New York arriving at 6 am after a delayed trip, greeted warmly by Governor Menning and staff. He toured Camp Wadsworth and met Brigadier General Phlllie, later planned visits to regimental headquarters.
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Camp Wadsworth
Spartanburg
Charles S. Whitman
New York
Noack Carolina
Menning
Phillie
Renimental
Tokyo Loan Sought for China Bank Rehabilitation Bond Financing
The Japanese finance ministry seeks a loan of 16 million in Chinese bonds to rehabilitate the Communications Bank of China. The loan carries a 7.14 percent interest rate and a three year term.
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Dimance Department
Jms Amiody
Clin
Compunications Bank of China
Fatalities in Lomion air raid for Nev officials
Eight people were fatally hurt and 21 others wounded in a night air raid on Raid Lomion, Nevada. An official statement released today confirmed the casualties and incidents.
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