Germans Attack French on Somme Front Deepens War Strife
Allied dispatches report intensified fighting on the Somme with German forces striking between Albaincourt and Canules wood south of the river. Paris says ground lost east of Pressiere and demolitions, while British forces reportedly press on near the Ancre. Reports claim over 5,000 German prisoners taken and continued French progress north of the Somme in St Pierre Vaast wood. Rumania invasion advances noted as Austro German forces report 1,300 prisoners taken along southwest routes. Substantial Russian attacks near Lemberg repulsed by Austro German troops, with Rumanians pressured in Transylvania and fighting ongoing on the Monastir plain and Cerna river sectors.
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Romanian War Office Reports Romanian Retreat in Several Valleys
From the border of western Moldavia to the Slanie and Oituz val leys in Transylvania Austro German forces pursue beyond the frontier while Romanian troops withdraw to second line trenches in the Jiul valley and yield some ground in the Alt valley according to the war office announcement.
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Justice to defend eight hour law enforcement suits
Washington November 15 Attorney General Gregory decided that suits by railroads against enforcement of the Adamson eight hour law will be handled by the Department of Justice. The dispute in each case will be worked out between Solicitor General Davis and other department officials with United States attorneys in various jurisdictions.
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Inclement Weather Affects Quail Opening Day At High Point
The opening of quail season in High Point was impacted by severe weather. Reports indicate plentiful quail around the city due to hunting preserves nearby. No hunter incidents were reported by mid afternoon, weather possibly delaying pursuits.
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High Point
Bob White
Imperial ukase authorizes abroad treasury bonds
Petrograd reports an imperial ukase allows the Russian finance minister to issue bonds abroad up to 2,000,000,000 rubles about 1 billion dollars as needed.
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Petrograd
British Steam Shipping Losses by Sept 30 Percent
In Washington on November 15 the financial secretary of the British Admiralty told MPs that net losses to British steam merchant shipping of 1000 tons and over since the start of the war reached slightly over 2 percent as of September 30. Losses include all causes whether war or maritime risk.
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Washington
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House of Commons
North Carolina Farmers Union reelects officers at Raleigh
The North Carolina State Farmers' Union annual convention in Raleigh re elected President Dr H Q Alexander of Matthews Vice President Dr J M Templeton of Cary and Secretary Treasurer E F C Faires of Aberdeen along with all officers.
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Raleigh
H. Q. Alexander
Matthews
J. M. Templeton
Cary
E. F. C. Faires
Aberdeen
North Carolina State Farmers’ Union
Huge Error To Give Hughes Lead In California
California canvass shows thirty three counties still to hear from with early returns from five counties narrowing the gap between the lowest Democratic elector and the highest Republican elector to 5 631. Analysts say only major discrepancies in the three largest counties San Francisco Los Angeles and Alameda could alter the result. In Charleston W Va no official returns yet and contesting candidates await recounts expected to finish today while Senator Chilton notes discrepancies between totals for senator and president.
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Alameda
Associated Press
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Chilton
Bitter cold grips eastern states as wave nears
Washington reports BMP as February frost spreads east of the Mississippi. Low readings include Bis marck North Carolina but temperatures drop nationwide with single digits in several cities. Forecasters warn the cold will strengthen tonight across the south and may reach into the Atlantic states as storm warnings extend from Florida to the Gulf and Atlantic coasts.
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Secrecy Surrounds Trial of Alleged Lawler Murderer
Huntsville November 15 secrecy marks the case of David Overton former Madison county clerk now charged with the June murder of Probate Judge W T Lawler His arraignment in Madison county court will come tomorrow amid transfer secrecy grand jury activity and possible venue change discussions Witnesses examined and a partial report expected later today The Lawler killing tied to earlier political strife and a tumultuous manhunt across southern states and Canada precedes Overton’s arrest in September 1916.
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David Overton
Madison County
Honit
W. T. Lawler
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Hrevtsville
W.T. Lawler
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Ala
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Sue Drake
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M. Nalls
Percy Brooks
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Smithville
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Purist
Railroads Fight Eight Hour Law Across Nation
The New York Central Railroad sues in federal court to overturn the Adamson eight hour law claiming it raises wages rather than regulates commerce. A similar suit in Philadelphia seeks to bar prosecutions and declares the law unconstitutional and void.
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Associated Press
New York
The
New York Central Railroad
United States Silent On Official Protest To Germany
State department instructed the American chargé in Berlin to discuss Belgian deportations with the German foreign office. Secretary Lansing confirmed the move, stating no official protest was issued, but warning the action could affect neutral opinion, especially in the United States, at the Belgian government’s urging.
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Associated Press
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Hughes Has Plurality in Minnesota Election Report
St. Paul Minnesota November 15 with all precincts in Minnesota unofficially reported Hughes lead Wilson by 1004 votes. The tallies show Hughes ahead in statewide results amid return of presidential race figures.
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Associated Press
St. Paul, Minn
Minnesota
Hughes
Wilson
Boy Scouts Plan State Convention for North Carolina
The Bobwhite patrol, meeting at Scout Bryce Bennett’s home, discussed organizing a North Carolina state convention for all patrols. Some members plan a three day Thanksgiving hike to Camp Carefree, 20 miles from High Point, with Dutton tasked to promote the idea.
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North Carolina
Low Scores Tighten Race For Football Honors In South
New York college football roundup notes low scores last week tighten race for team and player honors among leading elevens. Georgia Tech leads with 366 points, Vanderbilt 308, Penn State 308, Sewanee 397, Syracuse 255, and Michigan 146 trailing.
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Farmers and Merchants bank opens in Rocky Mount
The secretary of state issued the charter for the Farmers and Merchants bank of Rocky Mount. It has an authorized capital of 100000 dollars with 25000 subscribed and will be the town’s sixth bank.
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Associated Press
Raleigh
N. C
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Rocky Mount
Coastal Rain and Interior Snow Likely Tonight
Weather forecast indicates rain along the coast and rain or snow in the interior tonight and Thursday. Colder tonight with freezing temperatures inland and strong north winds.
Officers Elected by Southern Furniture Makers
The Southern Furniture Manufacturers association concluded its second day in this city with talks on factory efficiency and cost accounting. C. V. Tomunsen was elected president for the coming years, with S. Lambeth as first vice president and A. D. Witten as second vice president. J. T. Ryan became secretary treasurer. An executive committee and traffic and transportation group were named. A Dutch supper for over 100 manufacturers followed, hosted by Caterer Harry Raymond.
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Southern Furniture Manufacturers’ Association
C. V. Tomunsen
S. Lambeth
Thomasville
A. D. Witten
Martinsville
J. T. Ryan
High Point
C. Tomlinson
B. F. Kia
Winston-Salem
George L. Hackney
Lexington
George O. Graves
Mount Airy
P. Morrison
Chattanooga
Commercial Club
J. R. Finley
North Wilkesboro
A. C. Brown
Federation of Furniture
Harry Raymond
Promotion of Public Health Amid Medical Convention
Atlanta on November 15 saw the Southern Medical Association host clinics at multiple hospitals to discuss public health promotion. Leading physicians planned technical lectures, with later events including a barbecue, dance, and golf for delegates.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Southern Mtcdical Association
Charter Asked for by Carolina Packing Co of Wilmington
An application to charter the Carolina Packing Co of Wilmington with $200,000 capital, $16,000 subscribed, was filed with the secretary of state. The firm proposes slaughtering hogs sheep lambs and other animals for food and to buy hides and by-products.
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Sieith
N. C
Carolina Packing Com
Wilmington
Thanksgiving Proclamation Expected From Wilson
The Associated Press reports President Wilson will issue the Thanksgiving proclamation in the next few days designating the last Thursday of November, November 30, as the holiday.
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Wilson
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