Germans Approve Bolshevik Peace Talks as Armistice Effort Grows
Reports say German authorities on the eastern front approve Bolshevik armistice efforts and set Sunday for a peace conference. British and German forces clash along Bourlon Wood with changing positions, while Italian crisis concludes with no new large-scale attacks. Pope Benedict remains focused on a just durable peace per Cardinal Gasparri.
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Eastern Front
Petrograd
England
Robert Cecil
Benedict
Gasparri
Bourlons Fontaine Notre Dame
Cambraithe
Bourlon Wood
Italy
Maurice
British War Office
Teutons
Brenta
Piave
Albemarle Likely to Open Its Library on Sundays
Albemarle November 29 The Albemarle Library Association held its annual meeting in the library room Tuesday night with an encouraging report from the treasurer and librarian. A large number of new volumes have been added since the library's organization a year ago. The question of Sunday afternoon openings was discussed and left to the executive committee.
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Albemarle
Junior Order to Hold City Service at Wirst Reformed Church
The Junior Order of the city will hold a service next Sunday evening at 7 50. Rev R EF Lienback will preach the sermon and Trophy Council No 29 plans the service. All city Juniors are invited to join whether members here or elsewhere.
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Wirst Reformed
R. EF. Lienback
Trophy Council
Two Soldiers Die of Pneumonia at Camp Wheeler
In Macon Georgia on November 29 John M Burnett of Billingsly Pla and Homerick Mitchell of the 124th Infantry attached to the 31st National Guard Division at Camp Wheeler died today from pneumonia. Including today 63 soldiers succumbed to pneumonias in the last 16 days. Hospital authorities said.
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Macon
John M. Burnett
Billingsly
Pla
Mitchell
124Th Infantry
31St National Guard
Camp Wheeler
Danish and Swedish Kings Arrive in Christiana
King Gustave of Sweden and King Christian of Denmark arrived in Christiana with their premiers and foreign ministers. They will stay until Saturday as Christiana is lavishly decorated to honor the royal visit.
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Christiana
Gustave
Sweden
Christian
Denmark
Fear Epidemic Fears at Camp Wheeler Measles, Pneumonia
Washington reports Surgeon General Gorgas findings on measles decline at Camp Wheeler Macon Georgia but warns of potential septic pneumonia epidemic forming as cases rise and spread within military camp.
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Camp Wheeler
Macon
Flight Officer O'Brien Strikes Escape From German Capture
Lieut Patrick O'Brien of Momence Illinois the first American to join British flying corps to escape from Germany arrived in London after eluding captors by leaping from a moving train He dodged electric wire along the Holland frontier and evaded pursuit for 72 days drawing curious cheers from admirers who believed him dead after his supposed disappearance on August 17.
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London
Patrick O'Brien
Momence
Germany
O'Brien
Holland
Brien
Sergeant Duncan Promoted to Second Lieutenant in Concord
Concord learns the promotion of Sergeant William B. Duncan of the 113th field artillery to second lieutenancy under Col. Albert J. Cox. Duncan, in the headquarters division, is praised by Trinity schoolmates and Concord soldiers. His brother Charles also volunteered.
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Concord
William B. Duncan
113Th Field Artillery
Albert J. Cox
Duncan
Trinity
Charles
Kh. OC. Duncan
Raleigh
W. C. Lisk
Will ©. Lindsay
Presence of Americans at Conference Welcomed in Paris
Paris November 29 delegates from many nations welcome the American delegation to the inter allied conference. The Americans are greeted warmly and listened to for fresh ideas on old questions. Mathieu Sevastopoulo, longtime Russian embassy councillor through revolutions, will sit in the conference.
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Paris
Mathieu Sevastopoulo
True Bill Found Against Young Man at Goldsboro
Goldsboro November term grand jury returned a true bill of indictment against Malcolm Southerland a young white man of this city charged with running down and fatally injuring Morrison Wilcox son of Rev and Mrs A D Wilcox of Goldsboro Wilcox died at a Baltimore hospital where he was treated the case postponed to the next term due to the illness of an important witness.
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Goldsboro
Superior Court
Malcolm Southerland
Young Morrison Wilcox
A. D. Wilcox
Young Wilcox
Baltimore
Luis
Day of Thanks Drenched by Persistent Rain in High Point
Thanksgiving observances occurred in High Point with morning church services across the city though a heavy rainstorm dampened plans. Hunters left and returned weathered by downpours while families prepared for turkey despite rising prices.
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Guilford
Arch Hill Opens Bur The Motorists On Greensboro High Point Road
Arch Hill, the last link of the unfinished concrete asphalt on the Greensboro High Point road, has been surfaced and opened to the public after months. The short stretch joins a continuous highway between the city and Greensboro and is expected to become part of the National Highway. Bankhead Highway Association members express support for the route.
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Arch Hill
Greensboro-High Point
Greensboro
Greensboro High Point Highway
Bankhead Highway Association
Louisburg Man Succumbs to Disease at Camp Sevier
Four deaths from bronchial pneumonia after measles were reported at Camp Sevier. The deceased include Charles A. Brown of Statenville Tennessee. Tinsley W. Coin of Stokes County North Carolina. James Insere of Louisburg North Carolina. and Oscar J. Duke of Cordova Georgia, all with units listed.
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Louisburg
Camp Sevier
Grenville
Charles A. Brown
117Th Infantry
Statenville
Tenn
Tinsley W. Coin
119Th Infantry
Stokes County
North Carolina
James Insere
105Th Engineers
Louisbiurg
Oscar J. Duke
Listh Infantry
Cordova
Nelson and son indicted in Wisconsin conspiracy case
Congressmen John M. Nelson and his son Byron were indicted by a federal grand jury on a conspiracy to violate registration laws. Byron previously faced a failure to register charge and the men are to be tried in December.
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Madison
Wis
John M. Nelson
Byron
Nelson
Canada
Congressman Nelson
Washington
Vatican says no new peace appeal planned
Rome November 27. Cardinal Gasparri answers criticism of the Vatican peace attitude stating the pope is not preparing any new appeal toward peace. His desire for a just Christian and lasting peace remains unchanged and cannot change.
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Rome
Papal
Cardinal Gasparri
Vatican
Holy Father
Italian shipping losses by submarine one vessel
Rome reports Italian shipping losses from submarine attacks during the week ending November 25 include one steamer over 7,600 tons one carrier of unknown tonnage and one small sailing vessel official confirmation was issued yesterday.
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Rome
Turmoil in Russia Begins Anew in Petrograd
A Daily Mail telegram from Petrograd dated Wednesday reports renewed unrest with firing and casualties. Maximalist troops allegedly occupy the state bank while residents continue with ordinary activities, contrasting with scenes of political terror spreading in the capital.
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Russia
London
Navy
Daily Mail
Petrograd
Mail
Thanksgiving Dinner For U S Troops In France
American Army cooks prepare a grand Thanksgiving meal in France with cranberry sauce turkeys sweet potatoes and all the trimmings. Most soldiers will eat heartily while some officers and stranded troops in hotels receive invites. The celebration includes rest eating and football games as American troops mark a rare holiday away from home.
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France
Associated Press
embargo on export steel billets and rail freight in east
Pittsburgh November 29 embargo on shipment or export of steel billets bars plates scrap and pig iron effective immediately except for U S government use. railroads order suspension of all fast freight in the eastern district and divert through freight north and south of the Pittsburgh gateway. last Broadway Limited passenger service to end December 1 with coal loading limited to box and stock cars or team trucks.
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Pittsburgh
United States
Eastern District
Eastern Railroads
Pennsylvanian Railroad
Broadway Limited
Much Cotton Destroyed by Pomona Mill Fire
A blaze in the picker room at Pomona Cotton mills last night destroyed between 40 and 50 bales of cotton and caused machinery damage. Pomona firefighters extinguished the fire before 10 o clock. Water damage added to losses, and officials could not determine insurance or the fire’s origin.
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Pomona
Hull Marries Rose Whitney in Washington Ceremony
Washington announce the marriage of Representative Cordell Hull of Tennessee to Miss Rose Whitney of Staunton Virginia. The ceremony occurred last Saturday and was disclosed yesterday.
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Washington
Cordell Hull
Tennessee
Roseli, Whitney
Staunton
Shop Early Urged by the Merchants
Merchants urge early Christmas shopping due to wartime transport limits and a single goods display. City stores expect a holiday push as European imports falter, with most toys now manufactured in the United States to supply buyers.
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Anesich
Europe
Germany
United States
General Eduardo Chavez Killed in Chihautoua City
Reportes confirm General Eduardo Chavez of the Chihautoua City garrison was killed near Harearm after a Monday clash between Villefereces and federal Crogue. A large sum of money intended to fund troops was reportedly captured, with 40 of 70 train escort killed or captured during the Galliezo transport ambush and five hours of fighting.
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Fl Paso
Tex
Villefereces
Monteviana
Chiluhue City
Duardo Chavez
Chihautoua City
Harearm
Paty
Galliezo
Snare
Montezuma
Fred N. Tate Elected Chairman of Wesley Memorial Board
Fred N. Tate was unanimously elected chairman of the board of stewards at Wesley Memorial Methodist church. He succeeds J. W. Harris, who resigned at the last meeting due to health reasons.
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Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Fred N. Tate
Board of
Stewards
Mr. Tate
J. W. Harris
Deserted Spot on High Street After Dry Law Goes Into Effect
The Southern Express Company's High Street office, once a social hub for old timers who swapped tales over whiskey, sits almost deserted after Congress passes the bone dry law. Thanksgiving crowds are absent and no bottlers are heard as Prohibition takes hold.
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Southern Express Company
High Street
Laat
Southern Express
Jonning Tull
High Point
Burt
Congress
Increase in British merchant ships sunk this week
London reports fourteen British merchant ships of 1600 tons or more and seven under 1600 tons sunk by mines or submarines last week. This marks an increase of four larger ships from the previous week, which had 17 ships sunk in total.
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London
Admiralty
Five Hundred Nurses Sought for Immediate Army Service
The army seeks 500 graduate nurses for immediate duty with the Army Nurse Corps. Work is demanding but offers strong patriotic service. Each base hospital will need at least five nurses, with pay of five dollars per month and benefits as arranged.
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Washington
New
Army
Soldier deaths at Camp Beauregard rise to 46 in 14 days
Alexandria Louisiana reports two more soldier deaths at Camp Beauregard bringing the 14 day total to 46. Causes listed include pneumonia meningitis and other illnesses with four additional meningitis cases and two being treated at the base hospital.
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Alexandria
Camp Beauregard
Emt
German artillery power surges as war drags on
French correspondence notes German field artillery grew from 642 batteries in 1914 to at least 2,000 by late 1916 with four-gun batteries. The article details heavy guns, long range 4-inch to 8.7-inch pieces, mountain and trench guns, and expanded gunnery personnel as the war shifts from movement to static warfare.
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German Empire
Landwehr
Secord
Ersatz
Germany
Vosges
Lhe
Marbers
Lightweight title bout stuns crowd in stock yards arena
A dramatic first round knockout headlines a boxing card at the stock yards venue featuring Denver and nearby fighters. The bout pits Kenny Latsard against a Freak sailors Kirk style challenger in a scheduled lightweight clash with early action drawing cheers from the crowd.
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Denver
Cal
Nev
Kenny Latsard
Chaapient
Kirk
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