Monastir Flight Seen As Rout By Allies Advance
Berlin reports the Monastir retreat by German Bulgarian forces toward Prilep as a rout. Entente troops pursue, seize villages north of Monastir, take prisoners, while Serbian forces delay entry due to fires and explosions in the city. British attacks on Somme front fail with heavy losses.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Sayville
Somme
Serres
Beaucourt
Miraumont
War Office
Grandcourt
London
Monastir
Prilep
Rome
Paris Fron front lines report relative quiet
Paris report notes a night passed in relative quiet on the front lines in France. The official communication states progress in the western front with no major incidents reported.
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Paris
France
Allied France completes advance to Monastir on Macedonian front
Paris reports Allied troops have achieved complete victory on the Macedonian front from the Cerna river to Presba. The French war office says Monastir was entered at 8:30 PM, with troops moving north of the town and capturing Hill 28 and nearby villages.
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London
War Office
Paris
Cerna
Presba
French War Office
Appam Prize Ship Ownership Case Seeks Early Court Ruling
Washington AP reports British interests ask Supreme Court to advance cases deciding ownership of the prize ship Appam and whether European citizens can enforce contracts in American courts under trading with the enemy decrees. Decision expected December 4.
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Associated Press
Washington
Itish Interests Today
Supreme Court
Rman
Appam
Ropean
Mary Eller Dies at Home in Rowan County
Mrs Mary Roxanna Eller aged 32 died at home near here Sunday after a brief illness She was a daughter of Mr and Mrs George A Miller native of Rowan county She married July 4 1901 and left seven children besides her husband She leaves brothers and a sister Funeral services will be held tomorrow at Rockwell where the remains were taken this morning.
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Mary Roxanna Eller
George A. Miller
Rowan County
Rockwell
Hatfield Arraigns Corruption at Special West Virginia Session
At a special meeting in West Virginia on November 26 Governor Hatfield arraigned corruption tied to the election. He urged amendments to election laws and backed reforms to remedy the situation as the session opened.
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Associated Press
Leston
W. Va
West Virginia
Dater
Hatfield
Nevemf
Contested Posture After Monastir Capture
Entente writers debate the implications of Monastir fall to General Sarrail in Macedonia. Observers expect decisions within days on rest versus renewed advance against retreating German and Bulgarian forces, with forecasts of an attempted move from Prilep toward Negotin to outflank Bulgarians and open passes northwest of Saloniki.
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Associated Press
Monastir
Sarrail
Macedonia
Prilep
Negotin
Vardar
Saloniki
Bryan Declares He Will Stay in Nebraska State
William Jennings Bryan spoke at a Dry Chicago meeting denying plans to move his home. He affirmed Nebraska remains a dry state and that he will keep his residence in Lincoln. He said he will vote there and not relocate to Asheville, North Carolina.
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Mr. Bryan
Asheville
N. G
Nebraska
Lincoln
Bryan
North Carolina
Linton
Nels
William Jennings Bryan
N. C
South
Cotton market opens with nervous buying run
New York trading opens with nervous activity as cotton futures rise across active months. First prices advance 20 to 39 points, January hits about 20.94 and May around 21.32, with December and March futures also higher before later fluctuations.
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Associated Press
New York
National Womans Temperance Union Discusses Government
At the Indianapolis convention the general subject of the National Woman's Temperance Union and government is explored. Delegates address prison reforms suffrage campaigns and legislative needs while branches report efforts toward better governance. Annual officer election is set for tomorrow morning.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
National Woman’s Temperance Union
National Union
AFL Urges Federal Loans for Municipal Model Homes
Baltimore Nov 20 Congress urged by the American Federation of Labor to enact legislation allowing the government to loan postal savings back funds to cities to construct model homes for citizens. An alternative calls for a national credit system enabling long term low interest loans for home construction.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Congress
American Federation of Labor
Emael
Weather Forecast For Tonight And Tuesday
Fair tonight and Tuesday with little temperature change. Gentle variable winds. Published for region No 2.
Hearing Held On Transportation Problem Inquiries
Washington reports the joint congressional committee to investigate railroads and other common carriers held its first meeting. State railroad commissioners will be heard first as sessions run over six weeks with views from railroad officials financiers labor leaders shippers and transport firms. The panel aims to report by January 8.
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Associated Press
Washington
Joint Congressional Committee
Express
Secretaries to meet in Gastonia for NC association gathering
The North Carolina Commercial Secretaries Association plans its annual meeting in Gastonia January 23 and 24. Secretary-treasurer Miss Bessie Hill Hackney said the first day focuses on secretary work while the second draws hundreds of business leaders for talks and a state chamber of commerce discussion.
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North Carolina Commercial Secretaries Association
Gastonia
Bessie Hill Hackney
Chamber of Commerce
W. Roberts
Gastonia Chamber of Commerce
J. C. Forester
Greensboro Chamber of Commerce
North Corona Commercial Secretaries’ Association
G. R. Horne
Rocky Mount
J. Warren Booker
Salisbury
High Point
N. Buckner
Aseville
Greensboro
M. R. Beaman
Goldsboro
C. L. Davis
Aberdeen
Julian S. Miller
Charlotte
Astor Baby in Suit to Recover Income Tax
New York reports a suit to recover 2544 dollars claimed as income tax from the estate of John Jacob Astor filed by Madeline T. Dick formerly Madeline T. Force mother of Astor's posthumous son. Dick argues the heir did not receive inheritances in 1918 while Astor left 3 million dollars to his possessor and the Titanic survivor once married William T. Dick.
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Astor
New York
John Jacob Astor
Madeline T. Dik
John .Jacob Astor
Col Astor
Madeline T. Force
Willam T. Dick
Important Meeting of the Industrial Department Tuesday
The Industrial department of the Commercial club meets tomorrow in the directors room at 7 o clock. This marks the first gathering in some time as the group plans efforts for High Point. Charles W. Gold of Greensboro will address the meeting, with focus on Guilford county farm extension work and the local creamery interest.
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Commercial Club
Tmorrow
High Point
Charles W. Gold
Greensboro
Greensboro Chamber of Commerce
Gui
Seaboard Must Move Track on Salisbury Street
Washington November 20 Supreme Court affirms dismissal of Seaboard Air Line railway suit to block Raleigh city ordinance and orders track removal on Salisbury street by a court decree.
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Associated Press
Washington
Seaboard Air Lime Railway
Salisbury Street
Raleigh
Supreme Court
Lumber Men Meet in Portland For Nationwide Export Drive
Lumber manufacturers from southern and middle western states converge in Portland Oregon for a conference. The goal is to propose nationwide cooperation to expand operation and export in the lumber industry.
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Portland
Ore
Ministers Ordered From Greece By Allied Fleet
An Athens dispatch says Greek ministers from Germany Austria Hungary Bulgaria and Turkey must leave Greece by Wednesday according to the allied fleet commander. Other reports note Rumanians retreating south before Austro German forces in the Jin valley region and news about Bryan denying a move to Asheville North Carolina. J C Haile Central of Georgia official dies suddenly at home after 25 years with the railway.
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London
Athens
Exchange Telegraph Company
Greece
Savannah
J. C. Haile
Central of Georgia
Railway
Glare may be kept from the eyes of automobilists
A High Point motorist cites the Charlotte fatality of Lackey Allen as caused by glare from opposing headlights. The coroner’s jury found the death unavoidable and urges dimmer switches to curb road hog behavior. He notes most cars have dimmers but many do not use them, risking more wrecks.
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High Point
Charlotte
Lackey Allen
Allin
Pitchio
Greensboro
Rail unions plan joint eight hour fight with AFL leaders
Washington reports four railway brotherhood chiefs met with President Wilson to discuss the eight hour day and coordination with the American Federation of Labor. The talks at the White House followed a congressional inquiry into the eight hour law and aimed to shape the administration's forthcoming legislative program.
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Washington
White House
Wilson
Brotherhoods
American Federation of Labor
Adamson
Joint Congressional Committee
Congress
Revival Continues At First Baptist Church This Week
The First Baptist Church hosts revival services led by Dr. J. H. Dew with twice daily sessions at 10 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Attendance grows and several converts and letters of dismissal from other churches are reported. Mrs. J. H. Dew directs singing as part of the revival. Dr Dew also speaks to men and boys at Wesley Memorial on Five Modern Devils while Mrs Dew addresses girls and women on her Catholic conversion.
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First Baptist Church
J. H. Dew
Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
Wheat Shows Opening Strength With Mixed Start
Wheat prices opened mixed with declines up to 1½ cents and advances to 5 cents. December traded around 1 3/4 to 1 3/4 and May near 1 7/8 to 1 3/4. After initial slips the market turned moderate, then moved higher across the board as trading progressed.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Chief of Police Returns to Duty After Illness
Chief of Police C L Gray resumes duties today after a severe illness forced rest at home. He was bedridden with an unspecified ailment but has recovered sufficiently to resume oversight of department operations.
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Iving
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