Argentina on Verge of Break Amid German Propaganda
Reports from Buenos Aires describe German intrigues aimed at sparking war among Brazil Argentina and Uruguay. The German legation funded a booklet predicting conflict while Argentina’s finance minister notes a von Luxburg dispatch hints at plots. The neutrality demonstration next Friday is seen as ill timed.
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Buenso Airse
Brazil
Argentine
Uruguay
Legation
Argentina
von Luxburg
Atrigues
German Irish groups helped push 1909 peace celebration
Washington reports that German financed Irish American organizations acted as early as 1909 to counter prospects of a centenary peace celebration between the United States and Britain. John A. Stewart of New York led the American branch, detailing meetings with H. H. Perris in London and evidence of multiple associations formed within five weeks of the plans.
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Washington
Germany
United States
America
Great Britain
Wilson
John A. Stewart
New York
White House
H. H. Perris
London
German Emperor's Sofia Visit Launched With Civic Proclamation
Amsterdam dispatch reports extensive preparations in Sofia for the emperor's first visit. The burgomaster issues a proclamation inviting all to join the reception as the German foreign secretary plans a tour of Vienna Sofia and Constantinople with potential peace significance.
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Amsterdam
Sofia
Vienna
Constantinople
Bishop Asked Ten Resign By Vestry
Salt Lake City Oct 11 The Rt Rev Paul Jones bishop of the Salt Lake diocese has been asked to resign by vestrymen who accuse him of unpatriotic attitude and joining associations not in sympathy with the national war for human rights after two meetings condemned his stance toward the government.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Paul Jones
Salt Lake
Episcopal Church
Jones
National Struggle For Human Rights
Winston-Salem Man Named to Forsyth Highway Board
E. T. Mickey of Winston-Salem is appointed by Governor Bickett to the Forsyth Highway commission, taking over from J. K. Norfleet who resigned as chairman due to business duties.
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Winston-Salem
E. T. Mickey
T. W. Bickett
Forsyth Highway Commission
J. K. Norfleet
Wallace jailed in 20 year sentence for espionage act violation
Daniel H. Wallace, recently convicted of violating the espionage act, was sentenced in federal court to twenty years in the penitentiary. He claimed to be a deserter from the British army and was arrested during a lecture tour in which he attacked the selective draft law.
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Davenport
Iowa
Daniel H. Wallace
Wallace
Pastor Joseph L Murphy Dies After Stroke at 59
Hickory reports the death of Dr. Joseph L Murphy aged 59 from apoplexy at 3 20 this morning. He had served as pastor of the First Reformed church for 27 years in this city.
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Hickory
Joseph L. Murphy
First Reformed Church
Behold the way of life and death in revival sermon
A large Wesley Memorial revival congregation heard Dr. Rowe declare life is shaped by personal choice and responsibility. He warned against fatalism, urged right use of electricity and moral stand, and noted services start at 7 30 lasting about an hour.
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Wesley Memorial Church
Dr. Rowe
Jean Val Jean
Ezekiel
Lama Christian
Elks Lodge Set For Regular Meeting Tonight
High Point lodge number 1 155 B P O Elks will hold a regular meeting at 7 30 this evening at the Elks home on Broad Street. All members are urged to attend as important business will be transacted.
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the Elks
High Point Lodge
B. P. O Elks
UTE Elks
Broad Street
World Series Game Four on at Polo Grounds
Weather outlook for October 11 at Polo Grounds favored the fourth game between the Chicago Americans and the New York Nationals. Overcast skies but no rain and the sun breaking through suggested the contest would be played as scheduled.
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Polo Grounds
Chicago Americans
New York Nationals
French Steamers Sunk and Ships Attacked in Week
Paris reports three steamers over 1600 tons sunk by mines or submarines in the week ending October 7. Two smaller vessels lost, eight ships attacked without success, and six fishing boats sunk.
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Paris
Masked Holdup Nets $6000 in Hoboken
Four masked robbers held up two Adams Express company employees in Hoboken New Jersey, shot clerk Ernest Mecker, and escaped with about $6000. Police pursued suspects as details emerged from the October 11 incident.
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Hoboken
N. J
Adams Express Company
Ernest Mecker
Old Suit Discussed at National League Meeting
In New York on October 11 a National League gathering considered the suit brought by the old Baltimore club against organized baseball. The meeting occurred before the day’s game.
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New York
Baltimore Club
Allied troops repulsed by Bulgarians near Lake Dorain
London reports say Bulgarian official statement describes a strong allied assault south of Dorian north of Saloniki. After 24 hours of artillery bombardment the Bulgarians repelled the attack at two points with heavy entente losses and captures reported among those who gained a footing.
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London
Dorian
Saloniki
Berlin
Lake Dorian
Reichstag Turns Into Scandal School
Rotterdam reports Vice Admiral van Capelle statements turned the Reichstag into a theater of the wildest drama as mutinies in the German Navy are exposed. The Vorwaerts says no deputies are proven guilty and the Vossische Zeitung calls the attack on independent socialists deplorable and illegal.
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Rotterdam
van Capelle
Reichstag
Vorwaerts
Vossiche Zeitung
General labor shortage threatens shipbuilding
Chairman Hurley of the shipping board said the general labor shortage threatens the government’s shipbuilding program after inspections of eastern plants with Rear Admiral Capps. At Maryland Steel Sparrow Point the workforce was only half what was needed and other yards showed similar conditions. He announced steps to boost workers and prevent plants from hiring each other’s men, especially by new plants.
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Washington
Hurley
The
Shipping Board
Capps
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Maryland Steel Company
Sparrow Point
Asheville businessmen join Four Minute Men
Asheville leaders including D Hiden Ramsey William A Redwood and Judge Thien A Jones spoke at local picture houses urging support for the liberty loan They urged non soldiers to back Uncle Sam with savings and liberty bonds Other speakers were planned for tomorrow night including Dr R F Campbell of the First Presbyterian Church
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Asheville
Liberty Loan
D. Hiden Ramsey
William A. Redwood
Thien A. Jones
Germany
Sam
R. F. Campbell
First Presbyterian Church
Thaw suit filed for damages in Gump case
Suit for damages totaling 650000 was filed against Harry K. Thaw by attorneys for Frederick Gump father of Frederick Gump Jr the Kansas City high school boy allegedly flogged by Thaw in a New York hotel on Christmas day 1916.
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Philadelphia
Harry K. Thaw
Frederick Gump
Kansas City
Pittsburgh
New York
Funeral of Lieut Marcus Buried With Honors
The body of Lieut. Arnold Marcus of Chicago who died with five sailors in an explosion on the submarine A-7 at Cavite Philippines last July was buried today at Arlington National Cemetery with military honors.
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Washington
Arnold Marcus
Chicago
Cavite
Philippine Islands
Arlington National Cemetery
Two Murderers Recaptured Near Coffeyville
William and Robert Blackwell escaped Pensacola jail during a hurricane and were recaptured near Coffeyville Alabama by Florida officers. They are under death sentence for the Walton Florida murder of an elderly couple and had escaped twice before.
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Coffeyville
Ala
William
Robert Blackwell
Pensacola
Fla
Florida
Walton
Railway Men to Demand an Increase in Wages
East of Chicago and north of the Potomac railway workers announce wage increase demands for passenger service. The Brotherhood of Trainmen and the Order of Railway Conductors said talks will start December 1 with raises to take effect January 1, 1918.
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New York
Chicago
Potomac
Food Administration Machinery Set in Motion
Washington October 11 The machinery of the food administration was set in motion to complete preparations for government control on November 1 of 20 foodstuffs. Authority to supervise is vested in Herbert Hoover by presidential proclamation. Licenses will be required for manufacturers storage importation and distribution of flour bread meats potatoes sugar milk butter dairy products canned foods rice staple vegetables and other stipu late commodities. Farmers and small dealers are exempted.
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Washington
The
Food Administration
Herbert Hoover
Chestnut crop in Watauga shows unusual abundance
In Boone on Oct 11, a weekly church meeting with Rev. J. J. Clark ended. Four joined the Methodist church. The Shulls Mills boiler house burned Saturday night, forcing a mill shutdown. Chestnuts are plentiful and of superior quality this season, offsetting a short potato crop caused by a late frost. Cabbage and sorghum cane crops are good though cane hurt by frost.
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Watauga
Boone
J. J. Clark
Knoxville
Tenn
Clark
Shulls Mills
Increased pensions for war veterans widows take effect
Washington reports changes to pensions for widows of Civil War Spanish American War and Philippine insurrection veterans. Pensions rise to 25 dollars monthly with increases from five to fifteen dollars. No applications needed. eligibility limited to officers and enlisted from specified wars. Disbursements begin November 4.
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Washington
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Salzgaber
Pension Bureau
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Mexico
Damaged submarine seen passing through Little Belt
A large submarine was observed yesterday passing through the Little Belt, southward, in a badly damaged condition. Both port and starboard quarters and the stern show evidence of a severe engagement.
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Copenhagen
Little Belt
Four Months on the Way
Eighty three American Jews who could not leave Palestine during the war reached New York yesterday with aid from relief organizations and the state department. They had been traveling about four months on the journey home.
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New York
Palestine
State Department
Batteries named for two city clubs at Polo Grounds
At Polo Grounds on October 11 New York will start Schuppe and Ramiden as the battery followed by Saber and Schalk for Chicago. The pairing sets the pitchers and catchers for the opening matchup with both sides announcing their battery orders.
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Polo Grounds
Coal prices in districts revised amid wage pressures
Washington Oct 11 The fuel administration announced higher coal prices in Kentucky Tennessee and Virginia run of mine prices rising to 240 in Virginia and five eastern Tennessee counties and Kentucky districts See orders to boost coal car supply and ensure fuel flow to railroads with priority distribution for domestic users munition plants and life essential manufacturers involved
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Kentucky
Tennessee
Virginia
Washington
the Fuel Administration
Fuel Administration
Baron Praises Work of American Red Cross
Baron van der Noot de Moorsel on a U S visit praises American Red Cross workers in Belgian territory under German shellfire. He notes acts of heroism unseen by public and urges American women to volunteer making bandages and other Red Cross labor.
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Washington
Red Cross
Belgium
Baron van der Noot de Moorsel
Baron Moorsel
Ypres
Moorsel
Fall Reunion of Masons in Asheville
Masons from western North Carolina attend the fall reunion of the Scottish Rite in Asheville at the Masonic Temple. A large class is being advanced through degrees with nightly rallies and meals by the Order of the Eastern Star. All degrees up to the 32d will be conferred before tomorrow night. Notable Masons from other areas are in attendance.
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Asheville
North Carolina
Masonic Temple
Ladies of Order of Astern Star
Germany Willing to Return Belgium, Reichstag Debate
Amsterdam reports Deputy Conrad Haussmann in the Reichstag stated Von Bethmann Hollweg’s peace note implies Belgium should be given up aside from Alsace Lorraine. He urged the declaration be made clear to all nations.
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Amsterdam
Reichstag
Conrad Haussmann
von Wuelhmann
Alsace
Lorraine
Belgium
Fifth Ward Political Murder Trial Ends with Bail Set
Philadelphia report states Mayor Smith and three other defendants were held in substantial bail amounts in the fifth ward political murder case. Judge Brown set 160 000 bail for the mayor, eight hundred thousand for three co defendants, and five policemen accused of thuggery on primary day were held at 5 000 bail each.
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Philadelphia
Fifth Ward
Smith
Brown
British Use Peruvian Ports Clarified
Lima reports that British squadron access to Peruvian ports has been granted. President Pardo received thanks from the British minister for extending this permission.
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Lima
Peru
Pardo
Local Association Forms Bankhead Highway Group
The High Point Bankhead Highway association forms with 52 members and forwards fees to J A Rountree of Birmingham as secretary of the national body. A pathfinding party leaves Washington at 9 30 am October 30 for a two day trip, with senators representatives and officials expected. R A Wheeler presides local group. officers include O bd Mendenhall and Gilbert W Clark. executive chair T J Murphy and others. The full member list names many local figures and officials aligned with the effort.
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High Point Bankhead Highway Association
J. A. Rountree
Birmingham
Ala
Pathtfinding
Washington
R. A. Wheeler
O. Bd. Mendenhall
Gilbert W. Clark
R. H. Wheeler
T. J. Murphy
Randall B. Verry
J. W. Hedrick
Charles F. Long
J. Id. Millis
Cardinal Favors Universal Service
Cardinal Gibbons endorses in principle a draft law extension to include men aged 19 to 21. In a letter to H. H Sheets of the National Association for Universal Military Training he argues the legislation will benefit them morally and physically and prepare them for the sterner needs of war.
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Washington
Cardinal Gibbons
H. H Sheets
National Association For Universal Military Training
Sermon at East End Church by Rev P E Barker
Rev P E Barker delivered a strong sermon at East End Methodist Church on the text And the door was shut from Matthew 25 10. A large congregation responded with two going forward to make public confession. Evening services continue daily at 7 30. Public is invited.
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P. FE. Parker
East
Exodus of Negroes Cuts Short Naval Stores Output
Chicago reports a 15 percent drop in turpentine pitch tar and resin production due to labor exodus of thousands of African Americans from the south and spring weather. The National Paint Oil and Varnish Association adopted a committee's findings and urged federal legislation to standardize naval stores and curb adulteration.
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Chicago
National Paint, Oil and Varnish Association
United States
Association
Greensboro Youths Stopped On Northbound Train
Acting on a telephone tip from Greensboro chief of police Max Reeves, Danville police stopped a northbound train last night and held four youths aged 16 to 18 including Harry Mimms Charles Taylor and Wilson. They were sent home this morning and said to have been headed to Washington after running away from home.
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Danville
Det
Greensboro
Max Reeves
Harry Mimms
Charles Taylor
Wilson
Washington
Bad Weather Bogs Down Front in Verdun Region
Reports describe severe weather hampering actions on the Flanders front while French forces hold gains near Verdun. German counterattacks are repelled near Dreaibank and Hill 344 as Petain’s troops defend new positions and limit German advances.
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Verdun
Flanders
Belgium
Buttteneral
Petain
Plea Quips Highlight Subtleties in Local Court
Judge Austin confronted a black defendant charged with letting a dog run at large insisting guilty but I don’t know it, so costs were paid. A white defendant claimed guilty but to the wrong man after learning the dog belonged to his children. A third defendant, a black man, denied guilt and boasted of past court visits before a $5 fine plus costs. Prayer for judgment continued to raise funds. Several others faced costs for horses left tied on Main Street. The sergeant’s actions barely moved the grinder of justice.
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Austin
Butto
Enuilty
Mill of Justice
Cotton futures open firm after uneven early trading
New York October cotton opened firm with a four point decline to start, then traded generally 20 to 2 points higher. December futures rose 24 to 39 points, with October at 26.51, December 2000 at 25.80, January 25.70, and May 24.74.
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New York
Oet. l
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Baron
American Red Cross
H. J. Coffield
C. D. Smith
S.C. Clark
A. KE. Tate
R. B. Terry
C. C S. Prince
T. D.william
F. J. Sizemore
J. H. Dobbs
Fred N. Tate
W. KE. Snow
L. C. Petrie
C. A. Barbee
Carter Dalton
Cardinal
Plan of Universal Service
East End Church
P. E. Barker
Ders Front
Poel Cappelle
Dreaibank
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