Entente Near Monastir as Somme Front Quiet
Allied forces press toward Monastir in southern Serbia with six miles to go, Serbians advancing northwest toward a point east of Monastir. In the west, Entente operations along Lake Tresba gain ground as French troops move toward the town of German near the Serbian border. Russian and Romanian attacks on Mackensen at Dotrodje show limited progress while Somme front remains quiet.
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Associated Press
Monastir
Serbia
Lake Tresba
Paris
Notia
Todey
Cerna
Noutheast
von Mackensen
Dotrodjeere
Sofie de
Two Men Arrested for Retailing Whisky in High Point
High Point police arrested Henry Gilliam and George Brooks on charges of retailing whisky at 10 cents a drink on High street. Brooks had six pints. Gilliam carried a full pint. Officers found two unwrapped gallons in a horse buggy on Leonard’s Row. The cases are set for Monday municipal court.
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High Point
Henry Gilliam
George Brooks
Henry
Buyci
Gray
Welch
High Street
Brooks
Leonard’s Row
Will Walker
Will
Germany Ready to Discuss Peace With Wilson
New York Oct 7 The New York Evening Post says a trustworthy source reports Germany will request President Wilson use his good offices to seek peace with the Allies. Ambassador James W. Gerard, returning from Germany, will present the Kaiser's request within a week.
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New York
The
New York Evening Post
Gerard
Germany
Watson
Ood
Wilson
James W. Gerard
Speaker Wins Batting Honors In American League Race
Chiago October 7 Tris Speaker of Coveland tops the American League batting with a 300 average after the season finale. Ty Cobb trails by 23 points. National League leaders include McCarty and Hal Chase with strong averages, and Cobb leads in runs scored.
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Coveland
McCarty
Brooklyn
New York
Hal Chase
Cincinnati
Cobb
Detroit
Carey
Pittsburgh
Pipp
Williams
Chicago
Tsen
W. Wheat
National
Burns
York
American
Boland
Netrait
Hughes
Boton
Gold to Tour District Elector Campaign Tonight
J Gold Democratic candidate for district elector begins a nationwide bus tour, visiting every county to advocate Woodrow Wilson and the Democratic ticket. He plans speeches in Armomile mobile and will remain out of office unless necessary. First speech slated for tonight at Elon College, with more stops in Mach 200 and December dates in Persen, Dobson, Durnero, and Alamance counties later in October.
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J. Gold
Woodrow Wilson
Democoy
My. Gold
Lich Pointer
Eion College
Gold
Persen
Rudi
Dobson
Surry County
Durnero
Amance
Weather forecast for southeastern states next week
The weather bureau forecast generally fair skies and temperatures near or above normal for the southeastern states during the week starting tomorrow. Local showers are expected along the coast.
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Associated Press
Washington
Weather Bureau
Musical department owes Broadway theater for generous donations
Gilbert Clark, chairman of the Woman's club musical department, announces the club is indebted to E. Wagner, manager of the Broadway Theatre, for donating one half of last Tuesday’s matinee brass receipts to the musical department.
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Gilbert Clark
The
Woman's Club
Broadway
E. Wagner
National Rights League Passes Civil Rights Resolutions
The National Rights League adopted resolutions calling for federal offense designation of lynching and trials for accused in different states. Delegates from 26 states attended the convention. Another measure criticized President Wilson for segregation in civil service and endorsed Charles E. Hughes for president.
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Neton
Det
National
Sausl Hichts League
Wilson
Charles E. Hughes
Three Sets of Twins Reported in One Family
Shelby Oct 7 report notes Mr and Mrs John W Seism near Double Shoals welcomed seven children in their seven year marriage, including three sets of twins and one single child. One twin died after reaching its seventh birthday. others are living and healthy.
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Shelby
John W. Seism
Keener to Depart Enterprise for Lincolnton Move
Walter N. Keener, managing editor of The High Point Enterprise since April 1915, leaves to resume the practice of law in Lincolnton. Born in Lincoln County and a Wake Forest graduate, he has long served newspapers in North Carolina and built a reputation for community progress. He plans to move mid month with Mrs. Keener, leaving many friends and best wishes behind.
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Keere
Lincoln County
Keener
Wake Forest
Lincolnton
Raleigh Times
Charlotte Chronicle
Durham Sun
High Point Enterprise
Greer
Mrn
High Point
Papi
Kewer
Boston and Brooklyn in World Series Opener
Boston Americans and Brooklyn Nationals opened the 1916 World Series amid a large crowd at Javes Field. Early play featured no runs on three hits with Hooper and Janvrin striking out and Walker triple a ball to left-center.
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Boston Americans
Brooklyn
Boston
Hooper
Janvrin
Walker
Hoblitzer
Javes Field
Brooklyns
Govions
Jack Coombs
Ivan Obsen
Red Sox
Menayver Carrigan
Jack Barry
Braves’ Field
Lyn
V.t. Rt
C.f. Wheat
Hoblitzell
Lewis
Lfrey
Cardner
Scott
S.s Cady
Shore
No Evidence Today Of Yucatan Disturbance
Weather bureau reports show no evidence of a disturbance north of the Yucatan channel. Some indications exist of development of another disturbance over the northern Windward Islands.
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Yucatan
Associated Press
Washington
Weather Bureau
Yucatan Channel
Windward Island
unclear excerpt from Brooklyn Meyers game report
Incomplete line notes Brooklyn Meyers fouling out to Cady on the first ball pitched Daubert fanned on three pitched balls Stegel was.
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Brooklyn
Meyers
Cady
Daubert
Stegel
Argentina Emerges as Global Granary and Livestock Leader
National Geographic notes Argentina annually exports 340 worth of foodstuffs per capita. It cites record prices for breeding stock and praises the nation's draft horses, beef cattle, and high quality sheep. The article highlights Argentina as becoming a world granary.
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Argentina
National Geographic Magazine
Romanian Invasion Reported Across the Danube
Lendoen October 7 a new Rumanian expedition is said to have crossed the Danube into Bulgaria according to a censor of Home dispatch. Field Marshal von Mackensen the German commander is reported to have sent troops to attack the Rumanian force but with no success.
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Lendoen
Danube
Bulgaria
von Mackensen
Southern Woman Wins National Golf Honors
Miss Alex Stirling of Atlanta won the Woman's National Golf Championship at Belmont Springs country club, defeating Miss Mildred Caverly of Philadelphia 2 to 1 in the final match.
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Belmont
Mass
Alex Stirling
Atlanta
Belmont Springs Country Club
Mildred Caverly
Philadelphia
Revival Services At West End Baptist Church
Rev James W Rose draws attention with plain sermons at West End Baptist revival in progress all week and extending into next week. Last night 16 parishioners requested prayer.
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James W. Rose
West End Baptist Church
Hawkhead Not Sunk After Collision in Hampton Roads
The British steamer Hawkhead, involved in a collision with the City of Norfolk in Hampton Roads, was not sunk. It proceeded to Newport News with 100 passengers removed safely. no lives or injuries reported.
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Norfolk
Hampton Roads
Newport News
Six Balloons Begin Race to Canada in Oklahoma
In Muskogee Oklahoma on October 7 favorable weather allowed the start of the international balloon race. Six balloons entered and pilots were eager to float to Canada and attempt a long distance record.
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Canada
Associated Press
Muskogee
Okla
Weather outlook shows fair skies tonight and Sunday
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and on Sunday with little temperature change and northeast winds ranging from gentle to moderate.
Tar Heels Open Season at Princeton on Local Field
North Carolina visits Princeton in New Jersey for the season opener on the local gridiron. The Tar Heels receive a warm welcome as both teams clash this afternoon at Princeton Stadium.
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North Carolina
Princeton
N.J
University of North Carolina
Tar Heels
Carolina and Yadkin Railway President Arrives in High Point
Bird S. Coler, president of the Carolina and Yadkin River Railway, was expected to arrive in High Point this afternoon for a brief visit to the city and nearby areas.
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Bird S. Coler
The
Carolina and Yadkin River
Lyceum Season Opens October 15 in High Point
Prof W M Marr leads a fall lyceum series for High Point provided by the Boy Scouts. The four to five event program begins Monday night October 16 with the Meistersingers Male Quartet at the auditorium. Additional attractions include Westminster Concert Entertainers and others as secured through the Piedmont Lyceum Association of Charlotte. The success hinges on advance season ticket sales.
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Boy Scouts
Piedmont Lyceum Association of Charlotte
High Point
Lyceum
W. M. Marr
Lary
Tiowles
Meistersingers
Westminster
Lucian Edgar Fellawsbee
Lowryaxrence
Piedmont Lyceum Associaion
Charlotte
N. C
Buau
Fire Prevention Day Observed in City Schools
City schools will mark Fire Prevention Day with classroom programs led by each teacher. A fire drill is planned Monday to teach students to exit quickly and orderly in case of a fire, with several drills expected this session.
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Fiich Teint
Peeler to Hold Revival in Thomasville
Rev. L. A. Peeler will begin a revival at the Reformed church of Thomasville Monday night and continue through the following week. Rev. A. G. Dixon, slated to lead at the Methodist Protestant church next week, will be unable to conduct the meeting due to his physical condition.
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L. A. Peeler
Reformed Church of
Thomasville
A. G. Dixon
Methodist Protestant Church
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