Huns Retreat Says Berlin In Good Order
Berlin reports German troops withdrew from the Aisne front and Chemin des Dames region to the north bank of the Ailette, about 13 miles, as French pressure continues. Retrenchment could open a chance for a French attack in the Champagne to straighten the line toward Verdun. Count von Hertling named imperial German chancellor after Michaelis retirement.
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Petain
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Oise-Aine
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la Fere
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Neuf Chapel
Aillette
Chaviognon
Craonne
Chavignon
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Verdun
Tagliamento
Carnie Alps
Switzerland
Trentino
Trent
Count von Hertling
Michaelis
Million Dollar Government Contract to Local Concern
An immediate reorganization of the Southern Car company and resumption of car building at the plant in the city’s west are foreseen after J Elwood Cox announced the government approved a $1,000,000 bid. Eastern financiers target a second equal contract, signaling large scale work for box and open top cars and quick mobilization of local workers. The move promises major impact for High Point and surrounding area.
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Southern Car Company
Eastern Cap
J. Elwood Cox
United States
Cox
Boston
New York
J. Kineed Cox
Col
Wescott Roberson
Vir. Roberson
Bulldime
High Point
Col William Fontaine Civil War staffer dies at 84 in Jackson
Jackson Mississippi reports Col William Winston Fontaine long linked to Generals Stonewall Jackson and J B B Stuart died at his home aged 84 He was present at Chancellorsville and earlier captured in the Shenandoah campaign serving nine months on Johnson Island After the war he taught at Baylor Female College Independence Texas and later chaired Latin at the University of Texas for a decade
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Baylor Female College
Independence
Texas
University of Texas
German forces plan large scale operations on northern front
The commander in chief on the northern front reports Germany plans major moves including troop landings on the Gulf of Bothnia coast under fleet protection. He anticipates strong action on the Riga front and foresees a German offensive in Moldavia aimed at invading New Ukraine.
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Gulf of Bothnia
Riga
Moldavia
Ukraind
Italian General Wounded Eleven Times at Udine
A correspondent reports General Gonzaga was carried to Udine with 11 wounds after the Italian retreat on October 27. Most of his staff officers killed or wounded, only three of his 50 horsemen survived. Bersaglieri under General Bagdoglio held Matajur with scant chance of victory.
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Associated Press
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Udine
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Matajur
International Sunday School Day Urges North American Observance
From the International Sunday School association headquarters an appeal urges a general observance of Go to Sunday School Day tomorrow. All Sunday schools across North America are asked to join in the effort for larger attendance improved efficiency and deeper interest in Sunday school work.
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New York
International Sunday School Association
North American
Interpretation of Statement on Russia Peace
London reports on Premier Werensky's interview with the Associated Press. Some readers misread the remarks as suggesting Russia seeks a separate peace. The Petrograd Telegraph correspondent argues the statement reflects familiar facts meant to provoke sympathy, not distrust.
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London
Kerensky
Associated Press
Petrograd
Daily Telegraph
Werensky
Russia
Sterensky
Kerensky criticized by General Gurko in London interview
General Gurko of the Russian army, newly arrived in England, says in the Daily Express that Premier Kerensky showed lack of political sense and tact by blaming the British fleet for not entering the Baltic. He argues entry was impossible and could not have prevented German landings on the island in the Gulf of Riga.
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London
Gurko
England
Russia
Daily Express
Kerensky
Baltic
Gulf of Riga
Michigan Man Is Tarred and Feathered
William Sater, 56, a Lansing resident, was tarred and feathered by a mob of more than 25 in white robes after a mock trial accusing him of pro Germanism. He was abducted by six men, held at a golf links, then left near his home. police have identified witnesses but no suspects.
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Lansing
Mich
Two Thousand Nurses Already in Europe
About 2,000 Red Cross nurses have been sent to Europe with 15,000 enrolled to date, a figure seen as enough for an army of 1.5 million. Roughly 1,000 nurses are added each month, and the age limit for specially qualified applicants has been lowered to meet demand.
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Washington
Red Cross
Europe
Suit for $30,000 filed against Southern railway
Gastonia November 3 Bismark Capps local bar in conjunction with ex Governor Locke Craig filed in Buncombe superior court a $30,000 personal injury suit against the Southern railway. The action stems from an October accident in which Richard Norment nine year old son of Mrs Jane Norment of Gastonia was struck by a train at Balfour near Hendersonville injuring his right arm and foot.
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Gastonia
Bismark Capps
Locke Craig
Buncombe
The
Southern Railway
Richard Norment
Jane Norment
Balfour
Hendersonville
British Fleet Cleansed Out of Aman Boats in Cattegat
British destroyers sunk the German commerce raider Crocodile and five armed trawlers in the Mattegat, an arm of the North Sea between Norway and Denmark. The engagement left British forces victorious with wounded prisoners being brought in and no further details available.
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Scandinavian
Mattegat
Nort Sea
Norway
Denmark
London
Cattegat
Ann
North Sea
Sweden
Iamark
Elsinore
Great Cast in the Benefit Minstrel Show
The Commercial club Red Cross minstrel aims for a successful production with new songs dances and vaudeville acts. Receipts after expenses go to the Red Cross, featuring top Greensboro talent. Tickets recommended in advance for Friday night November 9 at the school auditorium.
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Red Cross Minstrels
Red Cross
Greensboro
Irish disquiet 15 observed by mail
The Daily Mail reports a growing sense of unease in Dublin and surrounding counties over the Sinn Fein situation. Prof De Valera’s meetings scheduled for Sunday at Newbridge and Kildare have been banned by authorities.
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Ireland
Mai
Dublin
de Valera
Newbridge
Kildare
Bishop Garrett Turns 85 In Dallas Birthday Greetings
Dallas Texas Nov 1 Bishop Alexander Garrett receives many messages of greeting on his 85th birthday anniversary tomorrow. The venerable bishop remains in good health and active for his years. Born in Ireland in 1832 he came to the United States in 1870 and served in San Francisco and Omaha before becoming Missionary bishop of Northern Texas in 1874 and first bishop when the Episcopal diocese of Dallas was created.
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Dallas
Texas
Alexander
Garrett
Ireland
United States
San Francisco
Omaha
Ex-Emperor of All the Russias in Prison Garden Portrait
Nicholas Romano formerly Nicholas II, emperor of all the Russias, photographed with his daughters in the garden of the Tsarkoe Selo Palace, where he and his family were held prisoners by the revolutionary government until recently when moved to Siberia. The children are lively and engage in noisy games with Grand Duchess Olga, aged twenty two.
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Nicholas II
Tsarkoe
Selo Palace
Siberia
Knights of Pythias rally for war relief funds drive
The Knights of Pythias urge a national war relief drive of 500000 to aid soldiers and families. Each member is asked to donate one dollar, with local rep W L Stamey coordinating through lodge records to forward funds to the supreme exchequer.
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Knights of Pythias
United States
The
Pythian War Relief Commission
W. L. Stamey
Commission
Dokies
Army of the Blue
War Relief Commission
Supreme Lodge
War — Relief Council
Grand Lodge
Metropolitan Opera Bars German Opera This Season
New York news reports the Metropolitan Opera board bans performances of operas in German for the current season. Prominent German singers such as Madame Ober Selma Kurt Johannes Sembach and Carl Braun are expected to be excluded, while Madame Hempel and Matzenauer may perform in French and English works.
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New York
Metropolitan Opera Company
Madame Ober
Selma Kurt
Johannes Sembach
Carl Braun
Mesdames Hempel
Matzenauer
Will
Age for Marine Corps Enlistments Lowered
New York voters hear that the minimum enlistment age for the United States Marine Corps has been lowered from 18 to 17. The recruiting committee says prime physical condition and parental consent for youths under 21 are essential for enlistment.
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New York
United States Marine Corps
Mitchell
Committee On National Defense
Picket boat of battleship lost at sea headline
The Navy department reports a picket boat from a U S Ship Michigan foundered in home waters with 12 crew missing. Three bodies found, belief all aboard were lost. Among the missing is Arthur A Flow of Mecklenburg County North Carolina.
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Navy Department
U. S
Michigan
Arthur Flow
Mecklenburg County
Washington
Navy
Department T
Arthur A. Flow
Seaman
James C. Flow
Matthews
Meck- le County, N. Y
Series Sermons At West End Church Begin Nov 4
Rev James Rose to lead eight Sabbath sermons and midweek meetings at West End Baptist Church from November 4 to December 23. Topics include The Doctrine of the Souls Devotion, Gospel in Nature, The Blessings of the River That Flows by the City of God, and Jesus in His Home Town among others. Attendance encouraged.
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James W. Rose
Baptist Church
James
West End Baptist Church
Mr. Rose
Jesus
Southern Railway to split main line trains into sections
Railway officials plan to operate main line trains in two sections to handle increased travel. Southbound Nos 36 and 37 and northbound Nos 36 and 38 will run in two sections each, effective November 11. Local officials await official orders though reliable authority suggests four additional trains may debut this month.
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