Neck of the woods across nations and cities in 1919
The High Point Chronicle laments postwar politics and hotel growth in Greensboro and High Point. It notes a Calvary of infrastructure and social quirks, from a contention over postmasters to the need for Centennial avenue repairs, while lampooning labor debates and small city life.
The Menace of Syndicalist Threats in Labor Strife
The Senate testimony of William Z Foster portrays him as a syndicalist advocating violence to force worker demands. The piece argues such aims threaten democracy, warning that labor extremism could paralyze industry and corrupt government, while urging leaders to reject revolutionary tactics and unite for a just, stable society.
Today’s anniversaries span leaders and wars from 1787 to 1917
The list includes Francois Guizot born 1787 and Rutherford B. Hayes born 1822, with deaths noted for 1874 1893. It also recalls 1912 the Amerika collision, 1914 East Prussian battle, 1915 raids on Luxemburg, 1916 Romanian defeats, and 1917 a British victory near Langemarck.
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Philadelphia
Rio de Janeiro
East Prussian
North Carolina Urges Retaliation Over Virginia Car Checks
A letter argues that NC motorists passing through Virginia face arrest and required car licenses and fines. It claims Virginia seals vehicle numbers and detains travelers, violating innocent until proven guilty. The author urges retaliation and seeks State protection for law abiding citizens.
Memoirs Reveal German Decline and Strategic Delusion
The excerpt reviews the memoirs of Ludendorff and Tirpitz as published in the Morning World. It argues Germany showed hallowness at its height, failed to adapt when plans collapsed, and drifted from disciplined command to a disordered, demoralized army by 1918.
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Peronne
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Leven
Vra Nove
New York Globe
Treadway to keynote Massachusetts Republican State Convention
Allen T. Treadway will preside over the Massachusetts Republican State convention and deliver the keynote address for the fall campaign. He represents the first district in Congress, lives in Stockbridge, Berkshires, and previously led the state senate. Born 1867, he studied at Amherst College.
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British Drive Near Lille and Austrian Premier Resigns
One year ago today reports say British forces advanced within miles of Lille while German retreat continued on the Lene front. Baron von Hussarek, the Austrian premier, resigned as United States aviators claimed air victory northwest of Verdun.
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Centenary of Crispi noted as Boston hosts Cardinal Mercier
Cardinal Mercier arrives in Boston to visit Cardinal O Connell for several days amid today events. Texas leaders meet in Dallas to prepare for next year while Massachusetts Republicans gather in Boston to formalize nominations and platform. Mystic Shriners from Pittsburgh and Detroit converge on Cleveland for temple dedication. Coin dealers and collectors join Philadelphia for the American Numismatic Association convention.
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Cardinal Mercier
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Cardinal O'Connell
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Detroit
Cleveland
United States
Canada
Philadelphia
American Numismatic Association
Termination Expected for Long Abbotts Creek Baptist Meeting
In Abbotts Creek Baptist Church a long and successful revival meeting is due to end tomorrow morning. Preacher Rev. W. H. Wilson led the series with assistance from Rev. J. M. Hilliard. Twenty converts professed religion and eighteen joined the church, with baptism planned at the church tomorrow morning.
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German Colonial Claims Move Toward Massive Payout
A Berlin report says Germany faces a $10 billion bill to colonial subjects and entities lost with entente powers. Vendors like Pomona and German Diamond firms seek future earnings losses. estimates list about 50 000 Germans were domiciled in former colonies.
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al Assembly
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East Africa Company
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New Guinea Company
German South Sea Trading and Plantation Company
Meyer-Gerhardt
Johannes Bell
Counies
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East Africa
Kamerun
Togo
New York Cotton Market Slips Early Trade Weakness Persists
The New York cotton market opened unchanged to 10 points lower and declined 20 to 30 points below last night’s close as liquidations and scattered covering pressed prices. December hit 28 while Cotton closed steady with October 30.55, December 30.85, March 30.31, May 313.10.
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