Strikes, Europe policy and Wilson amid wartime echoes
The piece surveys ongoing strikes and labor unrest including coal and drug clerks while debating U S policy toward Europe under Wilson. It critiques production focus, warns against spoiling Europe, and notes political voices from New York to Wilmington. It mentions donations to Lutheran church and comments on high profile figures.
Centennial Avenue resurfacing work returns to headlines
The note suggests renewed attention to resurfacing on Centennial Avenue and mockingly comments on funding, implying demands for cost efficiency and rubbery money logic.
Notable races and ceremonies across national events today
Brigadier General Frederick S. Strong retires from the U S army after a long war service. Educators convene in Washington for Howard University president J Stanley Durkee’s inauguration. Meetings open in Chicago and New Orleans for traffic, municipal improvements and farmers organizations. A direct steamship link starts between Britain and Haiti with the Nor way steamship onway sailing from London. The Monroe house in Prince Street, New York, site of his final days, is to be sold at public auction today.
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New Orleans
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Greensboro election extension debate over city limits
A historical montage outlines the Greens boro extension clash with about 20 000 residents inside and 26 000 outside the city. It notes opposition from outside taxpayers and predicts eventual expansion while praising the Daily News role. It also lists dated world events from 1785 to 1917.
Necessity of Deportations Asserted After Parade Ambush
The article argues for deporting I W W and anarchists abroad citing an Armistice Day parade shooting in Washington state. It notes DOJ dragnet capturing many undesirables while others remain at large and emphasizes ongoing enforcement needs.
Birthdays Today Highlight Noted Figures Across Nations
Rt. Hon. Thomas Burt longtime British MP born 82 years ago in England. William Collier Broadway comedian born in New York City 51 years ago. Brig. Gen. Frederick S. Strong US Army retiring at 64 born in Paw Paw Michigan. Cecil Chesterton English author editor critic born in Kensington 40 years ago.
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William Collier
New York City
Fredericks. Strong
Paw Paw
Mich
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Conventions Open Today Across Cities and States
Several regional groups begin gatherings today including Victoria and Western Canada Livestock Union in Victoria B C, Duluth and Northern Minnesota Development Association, New Orleans American Society for Municipal Improvements, Bridgeport Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association, Columbus Georgia Georgian Federation of Women’s Clubs, and Topeka Kansas Federation of Music Clubs.
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New Orleans
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Veterans Letter Praises Local Business For Memorial Observance
An ex-soldier in High Point voices gratitude to community merchants who closed shops to honor fallen soldiers. He criticizes public figures who praised the dead yet avoid annual remembrance and hints at a possible celebration with a new bonus law passage.
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Durkee to be inaugurated as Howard University president
Dr J Stanley Durkee a native of Carleton Nova Scotia educated at Bates College and Boston University will be inaugurated today as president of Howard University in Washington DC He began in Free Baptist ministry before joining the Congregational denomination and preaching in Brockton Massachusetts
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Racing Continues Pimlico Maryland Jockey Club Meet
The fall racing program at Pimlico continues with races on today’s Maryland Jockey Club card. Boxing features Willie Longehiin versus Frank Carbone in ten rounds at Allentown and other bouts including Jackie Clark versus Eddie Trembly in New Bedford and Eugene Brousseau versus Augie Ratner in Portland plus Pete Herman versus Joe Lynch in Philadelphia.
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One Year Ago Today in the War Headlines
An official notice marks the abdication of Emperor Charles of Austria. A socialist government in Berlin moves toward full control as the war enters its second year.
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Berlin
Train Schedule Notes for High Point and Asheboro
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