Mackensen's Retreat Burns Villages as Russo Romanian Drive Grows
The report says Mackensen's army falling back through Dobrudja leaves villages aflame while Russo Romanian forces press toward the Tchernavoda Constanza line. Berlin disputes Romanian advances and notes only detachments in fighting.
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Mackensen
Dobrudja
Associated Press
von Mackensen
Dobrudija
Petrograd
Togay
Bavle
Bucharest
Tchernavoda-Constanza
Berlin
Somme
France
Ancre
London
Berin
Heer
Satilisel
St. Pierre-Vaast
Chaulnes
Pressiere
Paris
Romania
von Falkenhayn
Macedonia
Monastir
Cerna River
Cerna
St. Pierre Vaast Wood
Pressoire
Les Boeufs
Bouchavesnes
Ablaincourt
Beaucourt
Sa ®y-Sailliale Pressoire
Parade for Wilson Return Delayed by Shortage of Colored Fire
Washington reports a non political welcome parade planned onPennsylvania avenue for President Wilson s return to the White House Thousands will carry red torches and flags as they form a column at Peace monument and march past a reviewing stand Officials and Democratic leaders will observe the event from the White House area Organizing bodies from the District of Columbia will march in full groups
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Pennsylvania Avenue
Peace Monument
Long Branch
District of Columbia
Jamestown Community Fair Draws High Point Club Members
Members of the High Point Woman's club plan to attend the Jamestown community fair on Saturday afternoon and evening. The event features many school and local exhibits and runs from 1 PM into the evening, with invitations sent by Jamestown School principal and the local Woman's club.
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High Point Woman's Club
Jamestown
Woman’s Club
Dr J H Dew Draws Large Congregations at First Baptist
Large and attentive congregations attend daily sermons at the First Baptist church on North Main street as Dr J H Dew evangelist conducts revival services. He is a forceful speaker and Bible student, with Mrs Dew leading singing adding pleasing harmonies. Services will continue for some time and residents are urged to attend.
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First Baptist Church
North Main Street
J. H. Dew
Dew
Quiet High Point police circles praise va ntu
City lawmen, from the chief to patrolman, report an unusual lull in activity. Patrols continue, but walking about is mostly all the force is doing while the lawless minority remains largely unchecked.
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High Point
Contested 10th District Election Heard in Asheville
Buncombe County election board met to hear a dispute over the 10th district race between Republican J. J. Britt and Democrat Zeb Weaver. The board considered amended reports from five precincts and adjourned until 4 pm at Britt’s counsel request to rule on whether certain ballots should be discarded on technical grounds.
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Asheville
Buncombe County Board of Election
10Th
J. J. Britt
Zeb Weaver
Weaver
Britt
Bottlers Annual Meet Opens in Raleigh
The fourth annual convention of the North Carolina Bottlers Association began in Raleigh today and will run through tomorrow with about fifty delegates. President Robert Elis of Asheville, secretary George H. Marvin of Gastonia, and treasurer J. A. Long of Greensboro head the group. Dr. W. S. Rankin of the state health board was expected to address the session.
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Associated Press
Raleigh
North Carolina Bottlers’ Association
Robert Lt. Eilis
Asheville
George H. Marvin
Gastonia
J. A. Long
Greensboro
W. S. Rankin
State Board of Health
May Form Company to Build Homes for Laborers
Local business men consider forming a stock company to erect small rental houses for workers moving to the city. Following a successful Bridgeport model, the plan aims to provide affordable homes, ease housing shortages, and attract labor to High Point factories.
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High Point
Bridgeport
Conn
Bridgeport Company
No Material Change in West Virginia Vote Totals
Charlestown W Va November 16 No material changes in unofficial returns are shown from incomplete county canvasses in West Virginia A county shows a small 5 to 10 percent swing toward Wilson and the Democratic governor candidate Recounts may be sought once official tallies arrive with Democrats and Republicans and Senator Chilton awaiting final results The Democratic state chairman says state candidates do not plan any contests
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Associated Press
Charlestown
W. Va
West Virginia
Wilson
Chilton
Dyes Made In Western North Carolina Plant
A textile man reports a new dye plant in western North Carolina south of Murphy near the Tennessee line. The facility, located in the mountains far from railroads, uses logwood imported from South America as the base and produces a range of popular tints from local South American wood.
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Charlotte
North Carolina
Murphy
Tennessee Line
United States
South America
California vote tally shows Wilson leading as counties counted
The AP reports 21 counties remain to be heard from including Los Angeles Alameda San Francisco San Diego and Sacramento. The highest Republican elector trails the lowest Democrat by about 13 840 votes and Democratic leaders anticipate a Democratic lead over the top Republican by roughly a small margin.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Alameda
San Diego
Sacramento
Southern Medical Association Ends Its Atlanta Session
The Southern Medical Association in Atlanta on its final day of business. The program included reports on tuberculosis pellagra and other diseases and clinics. Officers will be elected and Memphis chosen as the site for the 1917 convention.
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Medical Association
Atlanta
Associated Press
Southern Medical Association
Monde
Memphis
Polish Novelist Henry Sienkiewicz Dead in Switzerland
New York reports Henry Sienkiewicz famed Polish novelist and author of Quo Vadis died after receiving a cable message from Switzerland. The notice confirms his death on the path of his literary career.
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Quo Vadis
New York
Henry Sienkiwka
Caite Messacre
Switzerland
Prominent Maccabees Visitors Visit Guilford Tent Review
W. Frye general field manager of the Maccabees Detroit H S Carpenter state deputy and J L Thomason district deputy visit High Point to meet Guilford tent tonight A large number of Maccabee members from Gate City tent Greensboro will also attend the review.
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W. Frye
The
Maccabees
Detroit
Michigan
H. S. Carpenter
J. L. Thomason
Guilford
Gate City
Greensboro
Fire Marshals Hold Annual Convention in Nashville
Fire Marshals Association of America convened in Nashville Tennessee for its annual meeting. Morning sessions included welcoming exercises and reports from standing committees while the afternoon featured addresses and discussions.
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Associated Press
Nashville, Tenn
Fire Marshals’ Association of America
Pinehurst Orchards of Aberdeen Seeks State Charter
Raleigh November 16. Application for charter of the Pinehurst Orchards of Aberdeen filed with the secretary of state. The corporation lists capital stock of 25000 dollars, with 3000 dollars subscribed, and plans to plant and cultivate orchards.
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Associated Press
Raleigh
Pinehurst Orchards
Aberdeen
Hughes to Rest at Lakewood After Visit
New York report states Charles E Hughes will depart Saturday with his family to Lakewood New Jersey for a few weeks of rest. William R Willcox plans to visit Republican headquarters in the city several days a week to stay in touch.
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New York
Weather outlook: fair nights, rising Friday
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight with freezing temperatures and strong northwest winds. Friday brings a rise in temperature as winds diminish.
Weather Market Signals Bearish Tilt With Cold Outlook
A sharp drop in temperatures was reported yesterday with the market projecting a bearish trend and a cooler, fair day ahead. While other states saw snow and rain, local highs stayed near 78 as Bismarck NC hit 22 degrees.
Educators Meet at Trinity College Durham Opens Southern Colleges Convention
Prominent educators from across the south attend the 2nd annual convention of the Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools of the Southern States at Trinity College Durham. The opening session features addresses by Harrison Randolph, N P Colwell, J L Manahan, H D Campbell, and R V Vinson. Prof. B E Young of Vanderbilt will give the annual president’s address tonight.
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Associated Press
South
Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools of
Southern States
Trinity College
Theday
Harrison Randolph
College of Charleston
S. C
N. P. Colwell
Council of the American Medical Association
Chicago
J. L. Manahan
University of Virginia
H. D. Campbell
Washington and Lee University
R. V. Vinson
University of Texas
B. E. Young
Vanderbilt University
Wrestling Night Promises Tough Bout at Armory
John Anderson, a Greensboro wrestler, trains hard to meet Henry Pruess tomorrow night at the armory. Anderson runs about 20 miles daily to reach peak condition for a best two of three pinfall match with no time limits. The event begins at 8 00 with preliminaries and will be decided by pins only.
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John Anderson
Point
Henry Pruess
Greensboro
Armory
Anderson
Pracis
Hughes Gains 42 Votes on Corrected Houston County Count
In St. Paul on November 16 Hughes increases tally by 42 votes after a corrected unofficial recount in Houston County. The update reflects final adjustments to the county's vote totals from today.
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St. Paul
Hughes
Houston County
Supreme Court appeals eyed in rail suit wave
The Department of Justice intends to appeal in the first of sixteen railroad suits challenging the eight hour law. The department aims for a ruling by January 1 and has signaled a decisive policy. Notices of the 16 suits were received, with plans for a congressional committee meeting on railroad questions and United States railroad interests being notified.
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Department of Justice
Supreme Court
Department
Joint Congressional Committee
United States
Fire Destroys Roxboro Post Office and Stores
Fire of undetermined origin swept Roxboro early today destroying the post office building and several stores. Losses estimated at about 50 000 dollars with Dr J B Tucker slightly injured while saving belongings. Dry goods stock of Mortom and Satterfield wiped out around 15 000 dollars. building insured for 12 000 dollars.
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Roxboro
Associated Press
J. B. Tucker
Mortom and Satterfield
Durham Police Ordered to Join Rifle Club
Durham authorities decree every police officer must join the newly formed civilian rifle club. Through ties with the National Rifle Association the group plans to obtain U.S. Army service rifles for the local range. Club secretary Dr Carl P Norris says membership costs will be covered from police budget with no personal expense for officers.
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Associated Press
Durham
N. C
Police Department
National Rifle Association
Carl P. Norris
Rife Club
Industrial department seeks city planning commission for High Point
Representatives of the Industrial department of the Commercial club urge the mayor and city council to appoint a five member city planning commission to beautify High Point. They cite lack of beauty spots and streets as chief criticisms and reference a Fort Wayne model. The ordinance outlines five members appointed by the mayor with council consent. Continued on Page 8.
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Industrial Department of the
Commercial Club
Department of the Club
High Point
Fort Wayne
Ind
A. H. Schaaf
Tadue
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Baptist Cabach
Company 10 Build Homes
Riously
California
MR. Hughes
Lakewood
Bismarck
Jacksonville
Representative College
Minnesota
Contry Tell Action Department
City Planning Commission
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