British Artillery Drives to Cambrai In Stunn ing Advance
General Byng leads a breakthrough on a 32 mile front from St Quentin to the Scarpe with tanks clearing wire entanglements. British forces seize many towns near Cambrai and Crevecourt while 8 400 prisoners are taken. German air strength collapses as 11 airmen die in the fighting.
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Hindenburg
Cambrai
The
Somme
Byng
St. Quentin
Scarpe
Cantaing
Novelles
Crevecourt
Scheldt
I Escaute
Belgium
Antwerp
England
Hindenburg Line
Italy
Craonne
Berryau-Bac
Battle southwest of Cambrai continues with limited gains
Berlin dispatch reports that the battle southwest of Cambrai persists. The enemy did not break through, but gained slight ground beyond the German front line. German forces claim success on the Scheldt west bank driving British back to Anffeaux and Fontaine, while on the east bank British troops retreat to positions south of Romilly.
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Berlin
London
Cambrai
Scheldt
Anffeaux and
Fontaine
Romilly
Appeal for Help for State Orphans
War demands stretch North Carolina orphanages as funds lag and applications rise. M L Shipman urges citizens to donate one day’s income to one of sixteen homes, promoting Orphanage Sunday on November 2 to bolster relief, education and religious foundations. Remit via churches, lodges, or directly to the chosen orphanage near Thanksgiving.
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M. L. Shipman
North Carolina Orphans’ Association
Great Massed Attack of Invaders of Italy
Italian headquarters reports a major Allied assault along the upper Piave river near the Belluno Alps. The enemy presses forward with fresh reserves as the battle continues.
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Italy
Associated Press
Piave
Bellamo Alps
Kilgo Resigns From Trinity College Over Flag Incident
Bishop John Kilgo resigns as president and Trinity College faces upheaval after a protest over the display of a ragged flag on campus. Joseph G G Brown is elected chair of the board of trustees amid the crisis. Kilgo cited principle and refused to sign diplomas, saying a high moral standard is essential.
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Durham
John
Nilgo
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Trinity College
Trinity Trustees
Joseph G.G. Brown
Raleigh
Bishop Wilgo
Charlotte Observer
Kilgo
United States
Trinity
Dune
Frontenac Sinks in Gale. Crew of Ten Rescued
A four masted schooner named Frontenac foundered while coal voyage from Norfolk to Buenos Aires. The crew of ten were landed at Bermuda by a Dutch steamer after the vessel sprang a leak in a gale. Built in Bath Maine in 1864 for a Boston firm, later sold to New York interests.
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New York
Bermuda
Norfolk
Buenos Aires
Bath
Boston
Germany expands barred zone around Azores region
Amsterdam dispatch from Berlin reports a new German barred zone established around the Azores. The zone is described as extending German naval restrictions for Atlantic navigation due to the Azores being important hostile bases in economic and military terms.
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Germany
Azores
Amsterdam
Berlin
Lutheran Conference Set to Convene in Greensboro
The northern conference of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina meets in Greensboro starting tomorrow and continues through Sunday. Rev. P. D. Brown and Dr. Claude Reitzel will attend with sermons and discussions on catechism, liturgy, and ministerial support featuring Rev. Kinard, Rev. Park, and others.
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Lutheran Conference
Greensboro
Lvangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina
Southern Railway
P. D. Brown
Claude Reitzel
M. M. Kinard
D. D
G. H.C. Park
J. L. Morgan
P. J. Bame
TS. Brown
J. A. Thomas
G. H. J. Lavigle
Austro German forces advance on Monte Fontana Secca
Rome reports Austro German troops advanced to a few Italian positions on the northern Italian front at Monte Fontana Secca while elsewhere they were repulsed in ongoing battles. The war office issued the update today based on yesterday's actions.
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Rome
Italy
Monte Fontana Secca
Teutons
War Office
Russia to Get Cargoes Finally
Washington reports the War Trade Board confirmed that shipments to Russia are moving again after earlier pauses. Officials said no more details would be released while large consignments of railroad material head toward Russia. The government will vet these deliveries to ensure they do not reach factions pursuing peace talks.
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Washington
Russia
Bheer
War Trade Board
United States
Boys and Girls Canvass Aid Subscriptions Drive
Suburban residents still target ed for contributions as the Y M C A war work committee organizes boy scouts and camp fire girls to canvass Friday and Saturday. A list of donors includes I M Shipman 2 50 A M Richardson st J B Plumer 1 H A Miller 4a and many others with gifts ranging from 50 cents to 590.
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Boy Scouts
I. M. Shipman
A. M. Richardson
St. Jh
BE. Plumer
H. A. Miller
A. Pollock
Sidney Perry
W. R. Morrow
Wescott Roberson
Kh. Mendenhall
Dr. J. J. Hamlin
W.T. Estes
Ethel Daniel
Bow. Wirkman
Mise
J. W. Austin
S.S. Martin
W. B. Griffin
ST. W
Lindsay
Ve Garrett
Rankin Collin
FL Tomlinson
Details by Chauncey loss still lacking at Navy Department
Washington reports the Navy Department still lacks full details of the collision in the war zone that sank the American destroyer Chauncey near ear vy Monday morning with the loss of three officers and 32 enlisted men. Dispatches with the complete story were expected later. The collision likely occurred in heavy weather with no light.
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Chauncey
Navy Department
Washington
War
Earvy
National League Opposes Special Exemptions for Players
New York November 22 The National League will not seek special exemptions for any ball players and opposes a selfish plan of discrimination in favor of its business, declared Charles Tanner president of the league.
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National League
New York
Charles Tanner
Interstate Inland Waterways League Opens Convention at Corpus Christi
The Interstate Inland Waterways League opens its convention in Corpus Christi to push a proposed intercoastal canal linking the Rio Grande and the Mississippi. Delegates from Texas and Louisiana attend to present plans to the Rivers and Harbors committee. Southern Power Co awards a $6,000,000 hydroelectric plant contract at Wateree South Carolina to be completed by 1918 yielding 100000 horsepower.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Interstate Inland Waterways League
Rio Grande
Mississippi
Texas
Louisiana
League
Rivers and Harbors Committee
National Base of Representatives
The
Southern Power Company
Wateree
8. C
Convern
Tirpitz Warns U S Entry Impacts Morale More Than War
Admiral von Tirpitz tells Dresden meeting that America's entry harms German morale and finances but has limited military effect. He argues Germany can win by sticking to its guns and criticizes delayed use of the Uboat and Britain’s time gained from the delay.
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Germany
Amsterdam
America
Admiral von Tirpitz
Marine
Fatherland Party
Dresden
Wilson
Britain
Mexican Battle Within 24 Hours Near Juarez
Juarez Mexico November 22 a battle in northern Mexico between Villa forces and federal troops is expected within the next 24 hours. All available troops have been sent from Chihuahua City Abumada and reinforcements moved from the south to strengthen the Chihuahua City garrison. Reports claim fighting at Chihuahua City and the capture of 500 federal cavalry horses at Fresno but confirmation is lacking.
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Juarez
Mex
Mexico
Villa
Chihuahua City
Abumada
Chihuahis City
Fresno
Southern selling factors into cotton decline this morning
New York report shows heavy southern selling at the market open causing a price drop of one to twenty three points. Trade buyers then pushed January and later months to new high readings for the season, with January climbing to 28.53 and March to 28.88 while December opened at 28.92, January 28.30, March 27.00, May 27.75, July 27.61.
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New York
Express Companies Seek Higher Rates in December Hearing
The Interstate Commerce Commission will hold a December 7 hearing on the express companies application for higher rates. The announcement was made today in Washington.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bukhonin Deposed Over Armistice Refusal
An official Petrograd wireless statement says General Bukhonin was deposed by the council of the people's commissars for refusing orders to seek an armistice. Indianapolis reports John Shay, former Kansas City and Milwaukee club manager, found guilty by a jury of second degree murder for killing a waiter in a local hotel cafe on May 3, claiming self defense.
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London
Petrograd
Bukhonin
Council of the People’s Commissarist
Indianapolis
John Shay
Kansas City
Wilwaukee
Shay
Nebraska Governor Resigns to Join Frontline Service
Lincoln Nebraska November 22 The resignation of Governor Keith Neville as chief executive of Nebraska was offered to the secretary of state upon acceptance of the seventh regiment Nebraska national guard that has been sent to federal service Neville has already been appointed colonel of the regiment and will depart to lead the unit.
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Lincoln
Neb
Grow
Keith Neville
Nebraska
Secre
Tary
Gnard
Shrewd detecting reveals burglar caught by police
In a case led by Detective Sgt Mungole, Tom Clinton, a Negro, faced burglary charges after entering Dr Woodruff’s room on November 15 and stealing a suitcase and clothes valued at about 60 dollars. Clinton was held on a 500 dollar bond after authorities trapped him using a disguise and railroad search.
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Tom Clinton
Dr. Woodruff
Woodruth
Richardson
City Reservoir
Mungole
Hayworth
Friéton
Wagoner
Nestro
Aviation Corps
Niger
Hinds
Tom
Travelers Protective Association Banquet Set in Greensboro
North Carolina division of the Travelers Protective Association hosts a banquet at the Guilford hotel Greensboro Friday night honoring J R Bass national president. Twenty posts will send delegates with High Point attendees listed including F Long B W Kirkman and others. O E Wilson state president will preside and toast. Tomlinson former national press speaker to address guests.
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North Carolina
Travelers Protective Association
Guilford Hotel
Greensboro
J. R. Bass
High Point
F. Long
B. W. Kirkman
A He Sinclair
A. Kyon
A. Parker
Wid Brooks
W. C. Burns
Wishart
Wilson
Association
Tomlinson
National Press
Welto
Jury Chosen for Bianca de Saulles Murder Trial
Minneola November 22 jurors were selected to try Mrs Bianca de Saulles for the Angvat 3 shooting of her former husband John B de Saulles. Court officers screened entrants after crank letters were received by Justine Manning.
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DE Saulles
Minneola
Bianca de Saulles
Angvat 3
Joln B. de Saulles
Justine Manning
Rail Brotherhoods Seek New Federal Wage Commission
Heads of four railroad brotherhoods meet President Wilson in Washington to press for higher wages and a new federal commission with plenary powers to regulate carriers and workers during the war. They oppose the current mediation board and favor bonuses or carrier funding, modeled on Britain's system.
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Washington
Wilson
Brotherhoods
Federal Board of Mediation
England
Merchants to Hold Important Session Tonight
The High Point Merchants' association meets in the association room at 8 tonight with a new secretary starting work. Members are urged to attend as business of special importance will be discussed under President G. W. Clark.
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High Point Merchants’ Association
Welock
G. W. Clark
Hog Roast in Mitchell Pen Near Park Street
A hog and its mate were trapped in a burning pen owned by Oscar Mitchell near Park Street this morning. The fire department responded from box 4 at 5:30, but the damage was done before firefighters arrived. The pen and hog were destroyed, but the other hog was rescued unharmed.
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Mitchell
Park ST
Oscar Mitchell
Park Street
Three More Deaths in Camp Sevier Reported
Official noon report from Camp Sevier headquarters states three more deaths since last evening. The privates were from South Carolina and Tennessee and died from preunions. Conditions in the camp are described as improved.
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Camp Sevier
Greenville
Camp Seview
Tire
South Carolina
Tennessee
Russian General Ordered to Negotiate Peace Armistice
Petrograd reports that the Rivestan government ordered General Enkhenin to negotiate an armistice with enemy commanders. The instruction was conveyed through the allied nations at Petrograd.
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Petrograd
Rivestan
Enkhenin
Olives
Thas
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