French Forces Break German Lines Near Laon and Soissons
French forces push along a six mile front northeast of Soissons gaining important terrain and taking over 7 500 prisoners with 2 heavy and field guns. Petain’s forces advance toward Laon eroding German lines and threatening the crown prince’s northern slopes. Political turmoil in Germany grows as Emperor Wilhelm returns to Berlin and Chancellor Michaelis faces likely dismissal amid socialist opposition.
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Soissons
Petain
Laon
Chavignon
Pargny-Filain
Aislette
Chemin-Des-Dames
Grerman
Mays
Germany
Berlin
Michaelis
Prince von Buelow
Women Place Many of Liberty Bonds in Guilford County
At the Greensboro Liberty Loan meeting, Guilford County was announced to have already subscribed 1.5 million dollars. A Guilford county committee, led by Miss Clara Cox, reported 15,050 dollars in the week, with Mrs. H A Millis leading at 7,450. Additional subscribers included many local residents and workers.
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Greensboro
Guilford County
Clara Cox
Woman's Liberty Loan Committee
H.A. Millis
Benjamin E. Moore
Gurney Kearns
Clara T. Cox
Sth
D. N. Welborn
Lamar McCallum
O. E. Mendenhall
W. A. Hayes
L. J. Ingram
Pattie Newlin
R. L. Waynick
High Point School Senior Class Buys Liberty Bond
The High Point School senior class voted to purchase a $50 Liberty bond with accrued interest to be saved, and the matured sum to the school principal for its betterment. James Lyon offered the motion to buy the bond, reflecting patriotism and setting an example for other city and state schools.
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High Point School
James Lyon
Sub buyers get more than asked as weather reads
Readers seeking weather information were instead given a wood advice and a duty command. The notice describes North Carolina forecast with continuing cold, frost to the coast, and Thursday fair conditions with diminishing northeast winds, framed as a civic message from the central office.
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Yooung
Cee
North Carolina
Japanese steamer sinks Katahdin in Atlantic harbor
An Atlantic port report says a Japanese steamship rammed and sank the 1300 ton Katahdin last night near the port. The Katahdin carried 1,000,000 feet of southern pine from Georgetown South Carolina. The cook aboard the Katahdin is missing as the Japanese ship’s bow was stove in.
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Atlantic
Georgetown
S. C
Bank Receives Large Liberty Bond Shipment Today
The Commercial National Bank today received a shipment of the second issue Liberty Loan bonds in denominations of 500, 100, 500, and 1000 dollars. The bonds are handsomely engraved and will be distributed to the people of the city and section through this bank for purchase. Cashier V A J Idol notes the shipment is large.
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The
Commercial National Bank
Liberty Loan
V. A. J. Idol
Senator Hastings Buried at Old Home in Mayville
Funeral services were held today in Mayville Wisconsin for Senator Paul O Hastings who was accidentally shot and killed by his brother Gustave during a Sunday hunting trip. Burial followed at Graceland cemetery with honorary pallbearers including Senator LaFollette and 11 Wisconsin congressmen. Governor Phillips also attended.
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Mayville
Wis
Paul O. Hasting
Gustave
Graceland Cemetery
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Phillips
Miss Paul Seeks Political Prisoner Status
Washington report states Alice Paul national chairwoman of the Woman's Party will serve seven months in jail and demand treatment as a political prisoner. The party announced the move and said further measures to secure such status are not known.
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Washington
Woman's Party
Alice Paul
Pershing Advances to Second Line in French Aisne Attack
General Pershing accompanied a French general as far as the second German line during the Aisne front attack in France. The move occurred as American troops participated in the offensive.
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Pershing
France
Associated Press
Aisne
Proclamation Warns Foreigners Over Sugar Strike Efforts
The Cuban president to expel foreigners who encourage strikes. Proclaims that several foreigners are endeavoring to foment labor disputes aimed at jeopardizing sugar production, directing civil and military authorities to act.
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Havana
Cuba
Winston-Salem Tobacco Market Sets New Record
Winston-Salem on October 24 reported the market sold 57,880 pounds for 203,997.53 dollars, averaging 55.17 dollars per hundred pounds, surpassing all previous records.
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Winston-Salem
Winston
Austrians Concentrate Forces on Italian Front
Rome reports army headquarters says Austrians have concentrated strong forces on the Italian front for offensive action as of today.
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Rome
Amundsen Returns German Decorations in Protest
London reports Captain Amundsen the Norwegian explorer went to the German legation at Christiania on Tuesday and presented back Germany’s decorations as a personal protest against the German killing of Norwegian sailors on October 17 in the North sea.
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London
Amundsen
Christiania
North Sea
City May Engage in Fuel Business
High Point may run a municipal fuel yard handling coal and wood to aid residents and prevent fuel famine. The council discussed the idea at length, noting shortages and price pressures, and planned to decide at the next meeting.
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High Point
Cit
Red Men District Gathering Sets Two Sessions Saturday
Representatives from Red Men tribes across the sixth district meet in this city on Saturday with two sessions. Delegates from Winston Salem Reidsville Spray Keensboro Altamahaw Burlington Garrisonville Deep River Ramseur Bentlee Lexington High Point expected. E Sternberger of Greensboro will address the gathering in the evening at the tepee on Commerce Street.
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Winston Salem
Reidsville Spray
Keensboro
Altamahaw
Burlington
Garrisonville
Dlaw River
Ramseur
Bentlee
Lexington
High Point
Sesson
E. Sternberger
Cireensboro
Sternberger
Revolution Mills
Tepee On Commerce Treet
Cotton futures open lower as October hits new high
In New York on Oct 24 buyers showed heavy overnight orders. Initial quotes were steady to 9 points lower with October futures reaching 29.25, a new high. December and January advanced 10 to 16 points, with October at 29.145, December 27.60, January 26.85, and May 26.75.
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New York
Germans Begin Retirement Front Wide Withdrawal
Berlin reports a German withdrawal on a wide front between the Gulf of Riga and the Dvina. The movement is said to be without interruption to the enemy, as announced by the army headquarters today.
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Berlin
Gulf of Riga
Dvina
Big Liberty Day Nationwide Bond Demonstrations
Washington reports every community in the United States participating in Liberty Bond day activities on October 24. The nationwide call spurred coordinated demonstrations and public support for war financing.
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Washington
United States
Law Upheld as Washington Remains Dry
Washington local supreme court upholds dry law ahead of November voting. The decision confirms continuing prohibition within the state, reinforcing the upcoming election's context and the legal framework governing alcohol restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jocal Supreme Court
Gleason Furloughed Soldier Dies by Suicide at Camp Devens
William H. Gleason, a member of the draft army stationed at Camp Devens, on furlough, shot himself yesterday. The death occurred as officials investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragedy and furlough status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellows
William HH. Gleason
Camp Devens
No Peace Prospects Amid War Says U S Official
Pleasant A. Stovall, returning from Switzerland, told President there is no near peace as Germany’s morale weakens the army and people. He warns of a possible revolution as food and economic conditions deteriorate, while Switzerland maintains neutrality. Naval and political remarks follow about Belvim and Dutch control.
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Washington
Germany
Pleasant A. Stovall
Switzerland
Fuel committees named by State Fuel Administration
State Fuel Administration head A W Mc Alister announced yesterday the appointment of fuel administration committees for numerous counties to aid price control of coal and stave off shortages. The named members include D Smith Arthur Lyon Wick Snow High Point, David White J W Patterson Duke Robbins Greensboro and chairmen George W Montcastle Davidson county Frank S Lambeth W G Hinkle J A Morris Thomasville H H M Robbins Asheboro and Randolph County officials Acting to assemble boards where needed in counties with multiple boards and to announce further formations soon.
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State Fuel Administration
A. W. McAlister
Greensboro
el Fuel Administration
Railtord
McAlister
D. Smith
Arthur Lyon
Wick
Snow
High Point
David White
J. W. Patterson
Duke Robbins
George W. Montcastle
Davidson County
Frank S. Lambeth
W. G. Hinkle
Dobbin Slips On Oil Treated Road Sparking Wild City Search
A horse named Dobbin slipped and wounded a knee on a binder treated road near Davidson county, prompting a police and press manhunt after a reported shooting. Officers, newspaper crew, and a film impresario combed woods for killers while a horse blood pool raised fears of a larger crime, but the tale turned to a mere misread with the wagon’s owner seeking ointment for the horse.
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Dobbin
Davidson County
Miacadam
Impressarie
Thomasville
Robbing God sermon at South Main Street revival
Rev. HH Robbins preached on Robbing God from Mal 3 8 to a large Methodist revival gathering on South Main Street. He argued that failing to give tithes time and offerings defiles God and that confession, worship, and service are essential to avoid divine judgment. Services run nightly at 7 15 with preaching at 7 50 and volunteers asked to help lead song.
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H. H. Robbins
South Main Street Church
HH. Robbins
South Main Street
Cod
God
Israel
Christ
Ten German Sailors Escape From Fort McPherson
Ten German sailors from the Prinz Eitel Frederick and Appam escaped last night from Fort McPherson, where several hundred were interned. Army officers were unsure how the men slipped away, and reports of possible outside air were being investigated. No hole was found in the barbed wire barricade.
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Atlanta
Fort
McPherson
Prinz Eitel Frederick
Appam
President Buys Large Liberty Loan Bond Block
Washington news says the President subscribed to the Liberty Loan, taking 15000 dollars worth at 60 percent, 13050 paid immediately with balance due by November 14. He also purchased 50000 dollars of the first issue, signaling strong federal support for the campaign.
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Washington
District of Columbia Liberty Loan Campaign
Snowstorm Triggers Damage Fears in Virginia
Winchester Virginia reports heavy snow storm beginning at daybreak disrupts wire communications in northern Virginia and raises fears of extensive damage to apples and corn crops.
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Winchester
Virginia
German Chancellor Greorce Michaelis Temporarily Resigns
London reports that Oct 24 a Wireless Press Amsterdam dispatch says Dr. Greorce Michaelis has placed his portfolio in the emperor's hands, effectively leaving the German chancellorship in trust with the monarch.
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London
Greorce Michaelis
Amsterdam
German Soldiers Execute Own Officers, Reports Say
British front in France reports that a German officer in a redoubt captured Monday was found executed by his own soldiers. Bound hands and a gunshot wound noted. Prisoners describe widespread discontent and lenient punishment for desertion.
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France
Associated Presa
Grerman
Railway clerks strike spreads to port towns and cities
Clerks of the Atlantic Coast Line walked out today at Port Norfolk and Winner's Point in Virginia, Warrington in South Carolina, and Highland Springs, Washington, Greenville, and Kinston in North Carolina. The walkout was reported by members of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks.
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Rocky Mount
Atlantic Coast Line
Port Norfolk
Winner’s Point
Warrington
S. C
Highland Springs
Washington
N. C
Greenville N. C
Kinston
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
Austro German Offensive Opens on Italian Front
Berlin reports a joint Austro German offensive on the Italian front. German and Austrian infantry captured the leading Italian positions near Fitch and Tolmino and in the northern Bainsivza plateau as of today.
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Berlin
London
Fitch and Tolmino
Bainsivza
Atlantic Coast Line Buys Liberty Loan Bonds
Wilmington news reports the Atlantic Coast Line railway authorized the purchase of 500000 Liberty Loan bonds, to be divided among local banks.
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Wilmington
Atlantic Coast Line Railway
Liberty Lown
Camp Greene unit elevates Liberty Loan subscriptions
Officers and men of the forty first division at Camp Greene subscribed for one thousand dollars second Liberty Loan bonds today, bringing the camp total to twelve and a half million dollars.
Snow Closes Roads Across Virginia Ranges
Heavy flurries of snow fell in the mountains from Bristol to the north of the state causing extensive crop damage. Richmond reports frigid winds and worsening travel conditions as coverage extends through today.
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Richmond
Qet
Bristol
New York Cancels Liberty Bond Parade Amid Storm
New York abandoned its Liberty Bond parade planned for today as the city faced its worst rain storm of the season. Organizers hoped for 1000000 participants along Fifth Avenue while schools closed and businesses paused for the drive to meet the city’s subscription goal. The stock exchange and financial districts planned to close at noon as part of the altered schedule.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
Stock Exchange
Olster
McAdoo Appeals for Liberty Loan Bond Sale in Atlanta
Secretary McAdoo spoke in Atlanta urging passage of the second liberty loan to fund World War efforts. He warned that German submarine warfare threatened American prosperity and vowed the nation would secure freedom of the seas and protect soldiers with the bond issue.
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Atlanta
Germany
McAdoo
America
Mir
South
United States
Japan
Mexico
WeAdoo
Ha Vic Adoo
Civ
Berty
Liberty Bonds in Schools Campaign in Wake County
A Wake County board canvass aims to place a Liberty Bond drive in every school district. A short rally will be held at each campus to promote the effort and engage students and local residents.
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Tadeigh
Mincathon
Iit
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Forest of St. Gobain
St. Quentin
W. S. Armfield
William Henry Snow
Dr. Thurman Mann
R. Ro Ragan
C. M. Cox
N. H. Silver
Bruce Bennett
W. F E. Herndon
Percy White
Sam Tobias
Emsley J. Wood
O. K E. Mendenhall
O. E. Mendenhill
Houston B. Hiatt, Jr
Secrat Banks Hiatt
C. F. Tomlinson
Issie May Houchins
Robert Penny
H. A Millis
J. 2. Millis
R. O. Lindsay
J. H. Adams
Laura Gibbs
Margaret Adams
Vester B. Sale
Jas. P. Gbbs
B. O. Hinton
W. D. Resear
Lena Brooks
Emily Brooks
L. J. Marshall
H. FF. Hansucker
UT. Willis
Fmile Hagack
T. J
Senator Hastings
Miss Paul
Minister Stovall
Post
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Copenhagen
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Admiral von Tirpitz
Belvim
Holland
Herr Baumeister
Reichstag
Hambure
C. D. Smith
W. E. Snow
Cound
Fort M’pherson
Kaiser
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