British Seize Camerai Positions Amid Italian Rally
British forces push to seize Camerai positions while Italian units rally to halt Teuton advances. The Three Months Drive around Ypres continues with steady progress as British Marshal Byng is congratulated for leadership. From Lake Garda to the Adriatic, front actions unfold.
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Byng
Third
Haig
Bourlon
Cambrai
Ypres
Verdun
France
Meuse
Lake Garda
Adriatic
Piave
Asiago
Monte Meletta
Brenta
City War Fund Shortfall Prompts Appeal And Gratitude
The Y M C A war fund drive lags behind goals as High Point trails, while other cities like Greensboro and Lexington pledge substantial sums. Readers respond with personal sacrifices including a $5 shoe donation and a $50 gift after a Camp Greene talk. Subscriptions total about $1,653.45 with up to $500 more possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion Millis
Bank of Commerce
Boy Scouts
Camp Fire
High Point
General Y. M.C. A
Albemarle
Greensboro
Lexington
United
Armhurst
Camp Greene
Charlotte
Wesley Church
T. M. Stanton
J. S. Pickkett
A. Kirkman
A. L. Freeze
Thos. R. Mackey
Malcolm Sinclair
Carl Wright
Nellie Dundas
R. R. Ragan
A. J. Owen
Ada Blair
Jack Taylor
J. J. Hayworth
Faith Hayworth
A. EB. Taplin
W. D. Brooks
Tate Furniture Co
S. Newlin
Arthur Marsh
Schaulthers
T. Saunders
Bolsheviks Take Control of Moscow Say Daily Mail
Petrograd correspondent reports Moscow under Bolshevik control after a visit last week. A private soldier has been named commander in chief of the military district.
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London
Moscow
Petrograd
Daily Mail
War Declarations Against Austria Turkey and Bulgaria Urged
Washington November 26 Chairman Stone of the senate foreign relations committee called declarations of war against Austria Turkey and Bulgaria exceedingly advisable. He said we are in fact at war with Germanys allies.
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Washington
Austria
Turkey
Bulgaria
Stone
Senate
Germany
War Declarations Sought as War Legislation Opens
Washington reports that the session starting December 3 will prioritize appropriation bills and other war measures. Prohibition and woman suffrage are listed among domestic issues to be introduced. Strong sentiment supports declaring war against Germanys allies.
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Washington
Germany
Red Cross Plans December Talk By War Veteran Captain Allen
At a High Point Red Cross executive meeting an invitation was extended to Captain Stuart Allen to speak at a December grand rally. Allen, a Somme veteran and UNC military instructor, spoke in Greensboro recently to a packed Municipal Theater. The meeting also reorganized officers with Miss Mary Mungan as corresponding secretary and Mrs. C M Hauser as vice chairwoman.
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University of North Carolina
Red Cross
Allen
Somme
Greensboro
Clara Cox
Ester Minard
Cox
Florida
Minard
C. M. Hauser
H. A. Millis
Mary Mungan
Civilian Relief Committee
Dred Peacock
Julius C. Smith
FL. N. Tate
C.D. Smith
P. Coble
Sylvester Newlin
M. C. Crowson
Robbins
A. M. Idol
J. W. Hedrick
The
Hauser
Millis
Mun van
Drive on Congress for National Amendment Convocation
Washington on November 26 opens a national drive as dry advocates gather for the Woman's Christian Temperance Union convention. Representative Webb of North Carolina is among speakers and guests announced for the meeting aimed at pressuring action on the liquor amendment.
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Washington
Congress
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Webb
North Carolina
Cotton tops 30 cents on New York market record
New York November 26 cotton prices surged above 30 cents and reached 30.20 the highest ever on the exchange. The advance was driven by heavy government and trade buying plus Liverpool interest.
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New York
Liverpool
Postponement in La Follette Inquiry as Senators Absent
Delay in the LaFolette speech inquiry in Washington as sub committee members are absent. The investigation likely to resume after Congress reconvenes.
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Washington
LaFolette
Congress
New Tax Books Open for 1918 Reading
Citizens may view the 1918 tax books at the office of District Sheriff J. E. Wagoner located at 106 West Washington Street. The service invites the public to inspect the records during office hours and obtain needed information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dist
J. E. Wagoner
Washington Street
Germans Halt Attacks at Bourjou Position West of Cambrai
London reports that German forces did not renew their assaults in the Bourjou line west of Cambrai after a failed push yesterday.
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London
Bour- Jou
Cambrai
Government rail pooling eyed if relief fails
Washington reports a government operation of railways may be considered if pooling does not relieve pressure, with action needing Congress only if government operation is chosen. The plan favored is railroad operated, no government action, and further steps depend on results.
Mrs De Saulles Tells Life Story On Trial Eve
Mineola N Y November 26 Mrs Blanca De Saulles on trial eve for the murder of her husband Join L De Saulles told from the witness stand the story of her life. She described childhood in Chile meeting De Saulles marriage in Paris and the alleged changes in his behavior and infidelity. Letters she wrote were shown to prove neglect and tragedy loomed in the night of August 3 as the dramatic chapter awaited this afternoon.
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Hood
Chile
de Saulles
Paris
Death of Mrs Smith in Charlotte Sanatorium
Mrs John Smith of Bessemer City died this morning at 2 oclock at Charlotte sanatorium. The remains will be brought to Miss Venetia Smiths home on Steele street. Mrs Smith was formerly Miss Fannie Pinchback of Caswell county. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 10 oclock from Miss Venetia Seaths residence.
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John Smith
Bessemer City
Qelock
Charlotte Sanitorium
Venetia Smith
Steele Street
German gains on Italian Front reported in Berlin
Berlin reports only local engagement on the Italian front with German forces claiming successes in those operations.
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Berlin
Child Conservative League Plans Tuesday Meeting
The child conservative league will meet Tuesday afternoon at 5 30 o clock at the home of Mrs. Fred Ingram on English Street.
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Child Conservative League
Fred Ingram
English Street
Ill Rev Sylvester Newton Improves at Home
Rev Newlin Ill Illinois reports improvement today after several days at his home 108 W Greens Street.
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Sylvester Newton
W. Greens Street
Mrs. M S Russell Dies in Winston Salem
Mrs. M S Russell died at 2:00 AM Saturday at her daughter Mrs J Smith's home 146 Woodland Ave Winston Salem. She had lived in High Point for many years leaving two daughters and four sons including Mrs J Smith and Paul Misenheimer. Funeral services planned in Franklinville North Carolina today.
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M.S. Russell
J. Smith
Woodland Avenue
Winston Salem
Paul Misenheimer
Rich haul made by safe blowers
Three night watchmen were bound and gagged in Higbee company vault after four safe blowers broke into the strong box and escaped with a rich haul. Police say the burglars took between 5000 and 10000 dollars in cash and 10000 dollars worth of merchandise posing as secret service men seeking German spies. The guards, released, nearly suffocated.
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Cleveland
Falklands Isolated by War Disrupts Trade and Life
Port Stanley reports the Falkland Islands cut off from global commerce since March. Wool sales rise as the British government buys up all local wool at premium. flour bread sugar and rat control costs surge. ships cease stopping and communication routes shift through Valparaiso.
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Port Stanley
Falkland Islands
South Atlantic
South Pacific
England
Buenos Aires
Montevideo
Valparaiso
Andes
Fire at Elm Street School Briefly Contained
A basement fire at Elm Street School this afternoon threatened the building but was kept under control. The rafters near the furnace caught, an alarm sounded, and fire drills functioned perfectly as students evacuated swiftly. Damage remained slight, with no major impact reported.
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Elm Street
Harden Permitted to Publish His Paper Again
Amsterdam reports Maximilian Harden may resume issuing his newspaper after authorities allowed publication rights. The Tageblat confirms permission has been granted enabling the paper to restart.
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Harden
Amsterdam
Maximilian Harden
The
Tageblat
Austro German Attacks Repulsed Near Brent and Piave
In Rome on May 26 reports say strong Austro German assaults between the Brent and Piave rivers were repulsed yesterday with no further details provided.
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Rome
Brent and
Piave
Trial of Major Peterson Postponed Until January
Raleigh reports Major George L. Peterson former paymaster general of the North Carolina National Guard faces embezzlement charges of 7600 dollars. The trial set to start today is delayed to the January term. Peterson is free on ten thousand dollars bond and stationed at Camp Sevier.
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Raleigh
George L. Peterson
North Carolina National Guard
Peterson
Liberty
Quartermaster Department
Camp Sevier
Trial Opens in Gaston Means Murder Case
In Concord Cabarrus county court the trial of Gaston Means charged with murdering Mrs. Maude A. King drew hundreds of spectators from the county and beyond. New York and Chicago officers contributed to the investigation and a special venire of 150 men was summoned, with adjournment until 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. Means pleaded not guilty.
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Concord
Gaston Means
Maude A. King
Cabarrus County Court
New York
Chicago
Means
Death of J. N. Angel Premature End Sparks Funeral Plans
J N Angel died late yesterday at his home 206 White Oak Street age 63 He leaves a widow and five children and three grandchildren Surviving are Wesley and William Angel daughters Mrs William Shore Mrs William Adams and Mrs Edward Spense Funeral set for tomorrow at 11 AM from Primitive Baptist Church Mechanicsville with burial in the church cemetery
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J. N. Angel
White Oak Street
Wesley
William Angel
William Shore
William Adams
Edward Spense
Tobaccovville
N.C
Primitive Baptist Church
Mechanicsville
Count Luxburg Ends German Diplomatic Ties with Argentina
Buenos Aires reports Germany has no diplomatic representative in Argentina after Count Luxburg's departure. Secretaries lack diplomatic standing and the rank of charge d affaires cannot be conferred. Germany would need to conduct relations via Argentina's minister in Berlin.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Germany
Count Luxburg
Legation
Count Luxbury
Forview
Count Luxbure
Argentine Republic
Berlin
U S Says Likely Only Receipt Acknowledgment to Bolshevik Note
Washington officials indicated the United States would reply to the Bolshevik note with only a formal receipt. The statement came as they considered the question and weighed response options.
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Washington
United States
Cotton futures rise as December hits 30 cents in New York
In New York trading on November 26, cotton futures opened firm with advances of 15 to 28 points. By the first hour December neared 30.20 cents, January around 20.28, and March near 28.67. Dec, Jan, Mar front months quoted steady near 30.00, 20.00, and 28.78 respectively.
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New York
Mareh
Burgeois Block Efforts Proclaimed in Petrograd
A proclamation in Petrograd alleges bourgeois blocking efforts to provision the array and provide Dimects for government support. It is signed by Lami and Trotsky.
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Petrograd
Burgeote
Lami
Trotsky
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