Deutschland and Towing Tug Collision Near Harbor
Five seamen died when the German submarine Deutschland rammed the tug T A Scott Jr inside the race, sending the tug to the bottom as the submarine escaped with minor damage. The Deutschland returned to port for examination and prepared to sail again in a few days.
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London
Conn
Bremen
T. A. Scott, Jr
Fred Hinsch
Neckar
Surace
Koenig
Ern
Lisson
Ford
Bce
Hilken
Rwarding Company
Ypanyis
Tha
Hinsch
Eastern Forwarding Company
Sabine
Thames
United Tes
Columbia
Mers
Deutsch
Ashington
Germany
Neddy
Accord
Baker
Damage to German submarine Deutschland flyer slight
Itimore Maryland November 17 The damage to the German submarine Deutschland fly was slight according to officials of the North German Lloyd line A thorough examination would be made at once to determine the exact damage.
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Itimore, Md
Lloyd's Line
Charter Applied For in Nevada by Planters Bank
An application is filed for the Planters Bank of Wilson Nevada with capital stock of 125000, showing subscriptions received. The filing indicates compliance steps and mentions the bank's incorporation intent and planned operations.
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Planters’ Bank
Wilson
Savas
Rumanians Suffer Setbacks as German Forces Advance
German reports say General von Falkenhayn’s troops captured a Moldavian frontier peak area, taking 2,100 prisoners and 12 machine guns. British attacks north of the Somme cling to limited gains while French infantry activity lags. Entente efforts around Monastir appear halted, with Berlin noting renewed Allied resistance along the Cerna river and Monastir plain.
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von Falkenhayn
Rumania
Rothenthurn
London
Somme
Ancre
North Bank
Beaucourt
Paris
Saillisel
Monastir
Berlin
Cerna River
Monastir Plain
Wilson Proclaims Thanksgiving Day For 30 November
President Wilson issues proclamation designating Thursday November 30 as a day of national Thanksgiving and prayer. He urges worship, reflection on global suffering from war, and charitable relief to afflicted peoples, urging Americans to show generosity and peace.
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Iby
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Gai
Woodrow Wilson
United States of America
United States
Washimeton
Military Training Topic Highlights Southern Schools Meet
Durham Tenn Nov 17 An address on Military Training in Public and Private Secondary schools by H M Gass headmaster Sewanee Military academy Sewanee Tenn is set to feature on today's program at the 22nd annual convention of the Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools of Southern States Other speakers include Dr H A Hollister University of Illinois and W P Few president of Trinity College Durhams session expects election of officers late today.
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Associated Press
Durham
Schoors
H. M. Gass
Sewanee Military Academy
Sewanee, Tenn
Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools of Southern
Anderson to Meet Pruess on the Mat Tonight
John Anderson of this city faces Henry Pruess of Greensboro in a wrestling match at the armory tonight at 8 50 o clock. Both are noted as strong contenders with Kaiser of Raleigh in the same high class, and local fans expect a large crowd for the season opener.
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Anderson
Pruess
Armory
John Anderson
Henry Pruess
Greensboro
Kaiser
Raleigh
Parents to Organize City P T A Meeting Tonight
A meeting to organize a parent teacher association is set for 7:80 at South Main street graded school bankd ing. Supt W M Marr will preside and explain organization plans. Originators say the group will boost school efficiency through parent teacher cooperation. Additional meetings occurred last night at two city schools. all parents are urged to attend.
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South Main Street
W. M. Marr
Wea
High Point
Canvass Board Takes No Action in Buncombe County
Asheville N J Nov 17 Buncombe county canvassing board took no action during the morning session on the 10th district result where J J Britt Republican claims a 13 vote win over Zeb Weaver after a writ of mandamus. Action hinged on counsel advice awaited as the parliamentary session limited activity.
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Associated Press
Asheville
N. J
Te Buncombe County
J. J. Britt
Zeb Weaver
Mancamus
Maccabees Hold Notable Meeting With Supreme Chaplain
The local Maccabees tent held an interesting session with A. W. Fry of Detroit, supreme chaplain, present to speak on order affairs. Greensboro members offered brief remarks after the business portion. Four candidates were initiated before a banquet concluded the gathering.
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The
Maccabees
A. W. Fry
Detroit
Greensboro
Order
Child Burned to Death Near Wilmington
A five year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs M L Nelson who lived about six miles from Wilmington, died from burns suffered when he fell into an open fireplace. The mother had left the house for a few minutes and returned to find the child’s clothing in flames. She extinguished the fire.
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Associated Press
Wilmington
M. L. Nelson
Here
Hughes Lead Narrowed by More County Returns
The Associated Press report from St. Paul Minnesota notes Hughes' state lead shrank to four votes as official returns from 1% more counties and from Hennepin County were added.
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Hughes
Associated Press
St. Paul
Minn
Hennepen
Greensboro Girls to Play Danville in Basketball Match
Greensboro on November 17 hosts a girls basketball game against Danville at the Y M C A gym. Admission is free for attendees as the teams contest for home court bragging rights in a special enterprise report.
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Enterprise
Greensboro
Danville Virle
Y. M. Co
Fight 54 Aerial Battles In One Day In Northern France
Paris reports fifty four aerial engagements in the Amiens area yesterday. Lieutenant Guynemer, a noted combatant, brought down his 21st enemy aircraft during the fighting, according to the war office.
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France
Associated Press
Paris
Amines
Uynemer
War Office
Army Sends Shells and Ammunition to Mexico Expedition
Army officers report from Columbus that large shipments of shells have been sent south to the punitive expedition in Mexico. The ordnance department has also dispatched over two million rounds of small arms ammunition to headquarters in the past month.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Columbus
Mexico
Ordnnance Department
Wellesley Girls Play Strenuous Basketball
Wellesley college in Massachusetts fields a strong team that expects to make a clean sweep this season. The photo shows Cora Lee King, center of the 1917 squad, and Marjorie Stickney of the 1918 team battling for a ball.
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Wellesley
Cora Lee King
Marjorie Stickney
Only Slight Change Made So Far In California's Count
Two large California counties completed their official recounts with no material changes from unofficial tallies. In San Diego Hughes gains 84 votes and leads Wilson by 163. Sacramento shows Wilson gains 56. San Bernardino recheck trims 9 of 12. Counts in San Francisco and Los Angeles continue with no expected completion before mid next week.
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California
Associated Press
San Francisco
San Diego County
Can Vass
Hughes
Wilsurd
Sacramento County
Vulison
San Cernardine
Wilson
Los Angeles
Postoffice Steps May Be Repaired After Accidents
Postmaster Farriss asked the department to send an architect to inspect the postoffice stairs. The tread is believed too narrow and several people have fallen and been seriously injured while entering or leaving the building. A recent incident involved a woman named Andy who fell on the steps.
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Farriss
White Andy
Presbyterian foreign missions seeks 1 million drive
The Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions announced plans for a major fundraising campaign to raise 1 million dollars in 16 or more cities. Authorized by the General Assembly at Atlantic City last May, the drive funds mission extension in key fields and supports broader educational efforts.
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Associated Press
New York
Presbyterian Bowel of Foreign Missions
General Assembly
Presbyterian Ehorch
Atlantic City
Trademark dispute over President Wilson portrait in New York firm
A New York dry goods firm faced a White House demand to drop using a pen portrait of President Wilson as a trademark at 43 Worth Street. After inquiry, the firm promised compliance. Previously the name Wilson had been approved for advertising by William F. McCombs, and customers used phrases like one thousand yards of Wilson to identify goods.
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New York
Woodward, Baldwin and Company
Worth Street
White House
Wilson
Fim
Ren
Wison
William F. McCombs
Immigrantlike Realty Push For Family Housing In High Point
A large American family sought a home in High Point as housing was scarce. The S A Church real estate office, serving the Commercial Club’s Industrial department, coordinated temporary housing and planned tenant houses to address the shortage. The effort drew local support as residents urged prompt construction to ease the housing crunch.
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S. A. Church
Industrial Department
Commercial Club
Social Welfare
High Point
Cnd
Industrial
Clark
Spencer Leads All the Souths Y M C A Clubs
Spencer, Nov. 17, in the first day of the nations national YMCA contest for honors in securing members, led all southern organizations by wide margin. Spencer made 40 points the first day as railway YMCA groups nationwide strive to add as much as 30,000 members. Men from railway president down to track walker join the campaign.
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Spencer
of the Nations Ratheid Y. Moc A
National Woman's Christian Temperance Union Opens in Indiana
The 38th annual convention of the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union opened in Indianapolis with delegates from every state with active unions. Highlights include the committee reports from the corresponding secretary and the annual address by President Anna A Gordon.
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Woman’s Temperance Union
Indiana
Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Natonal Womans Christian Cemrereince Union
Anna A. Gordon
Weather Outlook: Fair Tonight Through Saturday
The forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Saturday with rising temperatures. Gentle variable winds are expected across the period.
Industrial boom draws national focus to High Point NC
A visiting civil engineer fleeing unrest in Mexico said eyes of the country and state rest on North Carolina and High Point for opportunity. He heard that many eastern firms are relocating southward and found reassurance that High Point offers a growing industrial boom and plenty of work, with several factories short of labor and new arrivals seeking homes.
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North Carolina
High Point
Mexico
New York
Baltimore
South
Massachusetts
Peewee Ee Se
Revival services announced at city churches
This morning the First Baptist Church announces revival services led by Dr J H Dew with daily hours at 10 a m and 7 30 p m The crowds are sizable but below expectations Mrs Dew will address city women and girls at 3 30 Sunday afternoon at the First Baptist Church and Dr Dew will speak to men and boys at Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church at the same time
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First Baptist Church
J. H. Dew
Dew
Major Stedman Returns to Washington for Specialist Treatment
Major Charlie M. Stedman, re-elected representative from this district, left Greensboro yesterday for Washington to receive treatment from a specialist. He had prior specialist care before the elections and was unable to participate in the campaign. His condition is now much improved.
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Washington
The
Enterprise
Greensboro
Charlie M. Stedman
Congress
Stedman
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