Peace Talks Open Between Russia and German Authorities
Reports from Petrograd and Paris indicate Bolshevik envoy Krylenko has crossed into German lines to seek armistice talks on all fronts. German authorities consented to a conference set for December 2, while allied representatives in Paris prepare for decisions shaping policy toward Russia and the war’s near-term course.
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Ensign Krylenko
Russia
Moscow
Krylenko
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Piave
Mai
Thanksgiving services urged for city churches
Churches across the city hold special Thanksgiving services tomorrow at 10 o clock. Offerings for state orphanages will be collected, with Barnum Springs and Thomson orphanages receiving funds. Participating churches include First Presbyterian Lutheran St Marys Episcopal and First Baptist with a union service at the latter.
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United States
First Presbyterian Church
Barnum Springs
Lutheran Church
St. Mary's Episcopal
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
W. J. Mellichampe
Thomson
Charlotte
First Baptist
Oelowk
Anyowe
Sixty-Three Men Missing After Torpedoed Steamer Actaeon
Washington reports sixty three men missing in three lifeboats from the American steamer Actaeon torpedoed by a German submarine. One boat with twenty survivors landed at Cape Finisterre yesterday. no further details released.
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Washington
Actaeon
Navy
Cape Finisterre
All Women Militants Released From Jail
Washington reports all members of the Women’s party who remained in jail after yesterday’s hunger strike release were freed today. The action clears the jail and work house of women imprisoned for picketing.
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Washington
Women’s Party
Put Sfter
Six Dutch sailors drown as launch capsizes at Baltimore harbor
Six men, crew members from three Dutch steamers tied up in Baltimore, drowned when a launch carrying them to their ships capsized. Nine men were rescued. All victims were Hollander seamen.
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Baltimore
President Wilson Writes Speech on Own Typewriter
Washington reports President Wilson toiled on his forthcoming opening address to Congress. The rough draft likely won’t be finished until soon before delivery, with little advance briefing to papers. Snow blanketed the capital and he stayed in his study, composing on his typewriter.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Camp Greene Encampment Reveals Cosmopolitan Troop Mix
Charlotte note describes Camp Greene as a large National Guard and regular army camp hosting diverse units from eastern states. It notes new battalions of African American soldiers from Massachusetts, various nationalities, and a public Sunday visit with dust, incinerators, trenches, and a remount station guarded by civilians. Local Greensboro youths among the visitors are named and described.
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Regular Army
America
Italy
Greece
Goa
de Campa
Camp Green
Sam
Campreene
Secial
Sunrise Prayer Service Tomorrow at Friends Church
The Christian Endeavor societies of High Point township join in a union sunrise prayer meeting at the Friends church tomorrow at 7 a.m. Reserved for all Endeavorers and friends to give thanks, with baskets of food optional for distribution to the city’s poor.
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Christian Endeavorers
The
Friends Church
Christian Endeavor Societies
High Point Township
Friends’ Church
Battle of Medical Men Features De Saulles Case
Mineola Nov. 28. A lengthy trial begins as medical experts debate Blanca de Saulles mental state after she shot her divorced husband. Dr J S Wight testified her condition after the tragedy shows thyroid-related inactivity affecting the brain and nerves, while defense argues it produced a mental infinity.
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Mineola
Blanca de Saulles Elain
J. S. Wight
Will Determine Bolshevik Status as Enemies or Allies
The United States and allies will decide if Bolsheviks are enemies or allies of Germany after official reports from Bolshevik-German talks. State Department awaits new advices and will act in concert with Entente findings and a general agreement.
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Washington
United States
Germany
State Department
Russia
Wil
Major Stedman Visits High Point During DC Break
Major Charles M. Stedman congressman from this district spent a few hours in High Point at local requests before returning to Washington. He said the next session may last long but would not eclipse last session’s landmark war measures. He noted opening- session work would be perfunctory and recalled his Confederate service and recent invitations to speak for Lee era veterans.
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Chas. M. Stedman
Congress
High Point
Major Stedman
Washington
Sweturdiee
Cougress
Stedman
Stednan
Lee
High Pointer recounts Greencastle Indiana in letter
A former High Pointer now living in Greencastle shares a letter describing the city of about five thousand, Depau University, notable graduates, and local institutions. He notes plans like tin plate suits starting 1918 and a million dollar cement print, while commenting on state politics and penal camp operations. Postal officials urge price marks on opposite sides of Christmas mail labels.
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Greencastle
Did
D. Ko Witchett
Sam
Depau University
Dan Voorlees
Indiana
House of Representatives
United States Senate
Ten Harrison
Ius Lew Wallace
Ben Hur
Thos. A. Hendrickson
Joe 2. McDonald
Albert J. Beveridge
Povernment
Kim Watson
Red Cross Christmas Seals On Sale Today in High Point
The Red Cross Christmas seals go on sale this afternoon in High Point at all Toval dry goods stores. Mrs. J P Hayden, head of the local field committee, says proceeds fund tuberculosis work with the U S Public Health service. 1916 death toll from tuberculosis and heart disease cited. seals help support treatment for the poorer classes.
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Red Cross
High Point
J.P Hayden
Toval Dry
Ted Cross
United States Public Health Service
Every Man Must Know Draft Law
Washington announces all registrants under the selective service law must know the law and regulations or face a misdemeanor and up to a year in prison. Crowder says exemptions are revoked and local boards must inform registrants of liability orders and duties. Notices about actions and claim decisions will be mailed to registrants and affected parties.
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Washington
Marshal Crowder
General Crowder
Freight Stations to Close Thursday Citywide
The Co and Y R and Souther railway freight stations will be closed tomorrow for Thanksgiving. Only perishable freight will be delivered, an official announcement said.
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Y. R
Souther
Tomaerrow
Defense Hints at Complicity in Means Death Case
On cross examination in Concord, the defense signals an effort to prove Afton Means aided Gaston Means in the death of Maude Ning. Witnesses described the death scene, the absence of powder around the wound, and a pistol possibly dropped could have caused the fatal shot.
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Concord
Maude A. Ning
M. I. Ritchie
Ritchie
McPadden
Don Simpson
Simpson
Gaston B. Means
Nitchie
McFadyen
W. Ss. Bingham
Gaston Means
Afton Means
Bingham
Ernest Bury
King
Afton Mean
T. Canesler
Counsel For
Defense
Andrews
G. B. Means
Came
Ning
Mens
High Pointer Promoted to Second Lieutenant
Fort Oglethorpe witnesses a rare promotion as High Pointer Sherrod gains second lieutenant status among a group of trainees. The commission, described as a high honor, reflects selection from seasoned trainees and echoes comparisons with earlier promotions at the same post.
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Sherrod
Fort Oglethorpe
Port Oglethorpe
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