Kerensky Defeated and Moscow Captured in Bolshevik Push
Reports from Petrograd detail Premier Kerensky defeated and fleeing as Bolsheviks seize Moscow. Italians hold the Piave line amid heavy artillery duels with Austro German forces while floods impede river crossings. French efforts to cross the Ailette near Laon are repulsed.
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Moscow
Kremlin
Kaledines
Nerensky
Vsarko-Selomon
Caucasus
Verensky
Kubank
Astrakan
Don
Lake Garda
Adriatic Sea
Asiago
Piave
Teutonic
Cismon
Sugana
Railroads Consider Wage Demand At Mediation Conference
New York November 17. Judge Chambers chairman of the U S board of mediation and conciliation met with national conference committees of the railways to discuss the big four brotherhoods demand for an annual wage increase of 100 million dollars. It was noted that the railroads may offer submission to arbitration.
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New York
Big Four Railway Brotherhoods
Judge Chambers
U.S. Board of Mediation and Conciliation
National Conference
Rovds
Farm loan board adopts accounting system for associations
The Farm Loan Board in Washington has adopted a formal accounting system for national farm loan associations. It requires books and records to follow the new system to prevent losses from speculative investments and patent schemes.
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The
Farm Loan Board
A T Washington
Local men to attend annual meeting of furniture makers
A Winston Salem event on November 22 and 23 will gather local furniture manufacturers for the Southern Furniture association meeting. Speakers from several cities will address railway rates packing rules and war industry orders amid concerns over potential transportation bans.
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Southern Furniture Association
Winston-Salem
W. H. Cove
Grand Rapids
W. Kb. White
Mebane
No Co
Fle
Thomas
Atlanta
F. G. Hogland
Rockford
KB. B. Read
Richford
Ryan
Fate of Women Soldiers Arouses Russian Interest
Petrograd reports the fate of women soldiers captured at the winter palace to be a matter of interest as rumors spread they were moved to Finland and treated harshly. Three are said to have disappeared and the British embassy has made futile efforts to learn their conditions.
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Petrograd
Winter Palace
Finland
Wage Increases for Rhode Island Mill Operatives
Notices posted in nearly all Rhode Island cotton mills announce wage increases for 35 000 operatives effective December 3. The new scale depends on negotiations between Fall River mill owners and their employer. The raises would make Rhode Island mill workers the highest paid in the state.
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Providence
R. 1
Rede Island
Fall River
Rhode Island
Erstwhile Police Chief to Labor as Patrolman
Birmingham authorities report Martin Kean former police chief returns to duty as a patrolman after 27 years with the department Chief Egna who was ousted by the new city commission accepts appointment as patrolman continuing the long service pattern.
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Birmingham
Ala
Martin Kean
Egna
New City Commission
Virginia Tech and North Carolina A and T meet in annual football
The Norfolk league park hosts Virginia Polytechnic Institute and North Carolina A and T for their yearly football clash. Weather is described as ideal.
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Norfolk
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and North Carolina A. and
League Park
Americans Cited for Bravery in First Night Patrols
In France, American units report increased artillery action and casualties from a recent shell attack. Several wounded have died, but the Americans claim greater damage to enemy lines. Patrolling was active and Americans witnessed their first aerial duel with French planes driving off German aircraft. Fifteen officers and soldiers earned citations for bravery in the sector under a French commander.
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Vorniloff
France
Associated Press
Ben
Mrs Mary Cortland Dies in Greensboro
Mrs Mary I Cortland of Greensboro died early today after a brief illness with pneumonia. Wife of Dr J Ek Cortland she leaves two sons two daughters and ten grandchildren. A Friends church minister and active temperance worker she helped establish the Friends church in High Point. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 3 o clock at Asheboro Street Friends church with interment at Guilford College. Dr Sylvester Newlin and J Edwar Williams will lead service.
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Mary I. Cartland
Greensboro
J. Ek. Cortland
J. Elwood Cox
Friends Church
High Point
Woc. T. C0
Creensboro
Asheboro Street
Asheville Y M C A drive falls short of goal
Asheville failed to raise the expected 20.04 for the Y M C A drive awaiting two days. Workers secured nearly 0,000 and the total is expected to reach about 10,000. Despite many recent money demands Asheville is praised for its liberal response and solid effort.
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Asheville
Government Eyes Further Transport Restrictions
Washington November 17 officials consider more action under the priority transportation act. Administrator Lovett signals possible limits on non essential transport as measures to ease supply and demand pressures.
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Washington
Sludge Lovett
Priority Transportation Act
Warning to Farmers on Private Accounting Systems
Washington November 17. The Federal Farm Loan Board issues a warning to farm loan associations advising against purchasing private accounting systems. The notice emphasizes lawful compliance and cautions against unapproved software.
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Washington
Federal Farm Ftoan Board
New Pinehurst Furniture Purchases Highlight Local Growth
Newcom of Pinehurst visited yesterday to buy furniture for ALS. The town showcases many new and beautiful bungalows built this year as part of ongoing development.
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ALS
Newcom
Pinehurst
Mass Meeting for Y M C A Sunday Night
A union Y M C A lecture at Wesley Memorial Methodist church 7:50 pm urges parents and sweethearts to attend. J H Armhurst of Camp Greene Charlotte to discuss war work and home ties. Soldiers in France praise Y M C A as lifeline keeping morale and letters flowing.
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Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
J. H. Armhurst
Camp Greene
Charlotte
Armburst
Wesley Memorial Church
Armhurst
Camp Green
Hempstead Plain
Long Island
France
Des Moines
Ridge Crest road work progresses rapidly near Black Mountain
A delegation led by H. BR. Warner chairman of the state prison board and J. R. Collie superintendent of the state prison along with Asheville officials toured Ridge Crest road from Black Mountain to Old Fort this week. They noted the Central highway segment is nearing completion and considered moving convicts to the state prison farm, but may keep them on site until finish.
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Asheville
H. BR. Warner
State Prison Board
North Carolina Good Heads Association
J. R. Collie
All Well Here Report From Petrograd
London reports a Petrograd message dated Tuesday saying all well here while an accompanying Haparanda message notes guerilla activity in Petrograd. The city is described as under Bolshevik control with soldiers lacking officers and telegraph and telephone offices wrecked. The Russian embassy remains without notices.
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London
Russia
Petrograd
Haparanda
Austro German Forces Storm Italian Passoss Pass
Berlin reports Austro German forces invading Italy yesterday stormed Monte Passachlan between the Bremta and Piave rivers. Official statement issued today by the German general staff confirms the action.
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Berlin
London
Italy
Monte Passachlan
Bremta and
Piave
Navy Recruiting Tour Heads to High Point Next Week
Young men in High Point may enlist in Uncle Sam’s navy Monday through Wednesday next week. Lieutenant Commander John J. London announces an on site recruiting party featuring First Class im 7 Hospital Apprentice Dennis. The post office will host talks on naval service as stations open to fill crews for new ships with rapid promotion cited as a key benefit.
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High Point
Uncle Sam
Navy
John J. London
Wilmingtoon
N. Y
Dennis
Field Trials Relocated From High Point To Thomasville
The Pointer Chub of America will not hold its annual field trials near High Point this year. The event moves to near Thomasville on December 10 due to farmer objections and numerous barbed wire fences surrounding the farms.
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Pointer Chub
America
High Point
Thomasville
Cotton futures rise after yesterday’s drop in New York
The market opened firm as cotton futures recovered from the previous day’s decline. Prices showed January at 27.38 and March at 27.35 on the call, with December closing at 28.10 and July at 27.81, while May touched 27.12.
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New York
Ferguson indicted in seven cases quashed in Texas by judge
Indictments in seven cases against Former Governor Ferguson over misapplications of public funds were quashed today by District Judge Hamilton. Dismissal was refused in two other cases charging embezzlement and diversion of a specified fund.
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Austin
Texas
Ferguson
Hamilton
Washington Weather Outlook for Atlantic States
Washington forecast notes generally fair weather with unsettled conditions on Sunday for the south Atlantic and eastern states. Temperatures are expected to rise somewhat after Sunday.
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Washington
Atlantic
East
Dependents Barred From Front Line in New US Draft Rules
The Provost Marshal General Crowder announces a reform restricting men with dependents ages 21 to 31 from front line service. Local boards gain broad discretion to grant partial exemptions and back-field duties while reclassifying all registrants. Enlistment in the navy or Marines is allowed for those far down the list, but with no credit toward the army draft.
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Inter
Secretary of War
Navy
Marine ‘Orps
Five Americans in trenches shelled on Belgian front
Five Americans including Congressman Dill and colleagues narrowly escaped injury in German machine gun fire while visiting trenches near Dixmude Belgium. They endured a rain of shells but none were hit amid the sudden front-line danger.
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Begium
Associated Press
Party of American
Lerade
Fo Miller
Seattis
Congress
Bert Jolson
Washington
Stout
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