Cadorna’s supreme test against Austro German force
Italian General Cadorna faces a strong Austro German offensive from Flitsch to the Baninsizza plateau as Italy presses along the Isonzo. The battle staggers Austrian morale while German aid arrives, and Trieste and Pola threaten strategic danger amid a clouded German politics.
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Cadorna
Nsgnzo
Flitsch
Baninsizza
Cgorizia
Austria
Chipavano
Triest
Pola
Germany
Isonzo
Rainsizza
Isahdad
Italins
German Retreat in Riga Goes Ahead
Petrograd reports the German retreat on the northern front continues with the German vanguard losing touch after destroying bridges and roads. Russian artillery thwarted a German landing on the Werker peninsula near Tomba, as Germans have withdrawn about ten miles in the Riga region.
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Riga
Werker Peninsula
Tomba
Cotton Ginning Totals By States Up To Oct Eighth
Washington Oct 25 The census bureau reports ginning before Oct 8 totaled 5 371 624 bales including round bales 110 632 and sea island 43 301 Last year to Oct 15 ginnings reached 7 305 183 bales with round 136 880 and sea island 65 400 States listed North Carolina 1 , South Carolina 580381 and Virginia 1 368
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Washington
Qet
Coton
Census Bureau
Sea Island
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
Circulars on farm meat curing and soybeans issued
The Raleigh agricultural extension service announces three free circulars. Circular No. 55 describes a good farm smokehouse and Circular No. 58 covers curing meat on the farm, both by J. E. Moses. Circular No. 56 details Soybean Harvesters by W. F. Pate. Circles available on request. pig club members already received copies.
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Raleigh
Agricultural Extension Service
The
College
Department of Agriculture
J. E. Moses
W. F. Pate
Irish Situation Described as Grave Ahead of Debate
London reports a Daily Mail correspondent says western Ireland nears rebellion as Seinn Fein homes are watched. Militants reach peak feel they can push demands, with priests alarmed by the spark and government fear mounting ahead of Parliament's Tuesday debate.
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London
Ireland
Daily Mail
Seinn Fein
Island
Valere
Kinale
Banks Selling the Bonds Rapidly Now
City banks report strong progress in selling the second Liberty Loan bonds and expect to exceed allotment as the drive ends Saturday evening. Banks unionized efforts aim to boost subscriptions with extended hours and high daily activity led by M. Crowson. Home Banking Company alone has sold over 50,000 dollars in bonds with more strong subscriptions anticipated.
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M. ©. Crowson
No Change in Wheat Price Without Peace Intervention
Washington reports the government purchase prices for the 1917 wheat harvest will not change unless peace intervenes and the food administration ends. Rumors of alteration are denied as the U S notes ample wheat in Australia and India could enter world markets if peace holds and American prices would likely not be maintained.
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Washington
Food Administration
Australia
India
Six Thousand Prisoners Taken on Italian Front
Vienna reports via Central News in Amsterdam that Austro German forces captured six thousand prisoners at the start of their offensive on the Italian front yesterday.
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London
Vienna
Central
Amsterdam
Liberty Loan On Way to Five Billions Says Treasury
Treasury officials announced Liberty Loan subscriptions had passed the three billion dollar mark and were well on the way to five billions. Indications showed Liberty day sales had brought the total to about 3.5 billion dollars, with reports from three reserve banks missing and overall subscriptions estimated near 2.2 billion dollars by yesterday's close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Conference Invite to Business Leaders on Y M C A War Work
Governor Bickett invites A. Tate to a Charlotte meeting of North Carolina business leaders at 1 o'clock Friday to discuss war work by the Y M C A at home and abroad. Tate plans to attend due to his strong interest in Y M C A projects aiding soldiers in training, camps, and prisons.
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Governor Bickett
Charlotte
A. Hk. Tate
T. W. Bickett
Young Men's Christian Association
Tate
M.C. A. Work
Provernor Bickett
North Carolina
Eliminate commissions in selling of foodstuffs
Washington reports new rules to curb excessive commissions by brokers and auctioneers of food. Beginning November 1 licenses will cap charges at prevailing prices and brokers or auctioneers cannot sell foods to themselves.
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Washington
Fate of the Romanoff Family to be Discussed Soon
Petrograd reports say the Russian preliminary parliament will soon discuss the fate of the Romanoff family imprisoned near Tobolsk Siberia. The debate will consider potential banishment of the former emperor and relatives.
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Petrograd
Oet
Romanoff
Tobolsk
Siberia
Professor Haynes Arrives in Stockholm En Route to Petrograd
A letter from Mrs Thoernwell Haynes reported a cablegram announcing the late arrival in Stockholm of Professor Haynes. He is traveling to a consular appointment in Petrograd.
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Professor Haynes
Stockholm
Russia
Thoernwell Haynes
Prof
Haynes
Petrograd
U-Boat Losses Rise in Admiralty Report
London October 25 A surge in merchant ship losses is noted with seventeen vessels over 1600 tons and eight under 1600 tons sunk this week by mine and marine action.
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London
Admiralty
Cuban minister says Cuba would not have been loyal to the cause any other way
Dr. Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Cuban minister to the United States told a luncheon in New York on October 24 that Cuba could not have behaved otherwise than loyal to the United States during the world war. He noted Cuba’s loyalty followed from its protector status and the island’s bond with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mitchel
United States
Cuba
Carlos Manuel de Cespedes
Famous Secret Service Man Dead
Lev. 4. Richardson, a member of the secret service during President Lincoln's assassination period, who helped lead the hunt for the assassin, died at his Waterbury home. He was a Civil War veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury, Conn
Richardson
Secret Service
Lincoln
Randolph-Macon Women’s College Students Serve as Messengers
In Richmond on October 25, six Randolph-Macon Woman’s College students were dispatched as messengers for a local or campus-related effort. The activity highlights student participation in organized communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Randolph-Macon Woman's College
Romania Vows To Fight For Rights Of Small Nations
Queen Marie of Romania told the Associated Press that Romania will fight to the bitter end for freedom and the rights of small nations. She said America’s entry into the war renews Romania’s strength and hope and that arms will not be laid down until the war’s cause is vindicated.
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Jassy
Rumania
Petrograd
Queen Marie
Associated Press
America
Travelers Protection association seeks 30 new members in city drive
The Travelers Protective Association Post D in High Point plans a Saturday membership campaign. With 125 members and leaders like O bk Wilson and A T Wishart, state directors will join to aid canvassers. The drive emphasizes insurances and laws benefited by travelers, aiming to add at least 30 new members. Paris and international remarks follow about US efforts and the war’s end.
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O. Bk. Wilson
A. T. Wishart
State Association
Travelers Protective Association
Aged Negress Aged Negress Owner Of A Bond
Amelia Lindsay a elderly Black woman nearing seventy years chose to buy a Liberty Loan bond through Wachovia Bank, asking its cashier to deduct the amount from her savings. She stated her white employers were buying and she wished to support the government and own a bond, praising the act as patriotic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Lindsay
D. Steel
W. C. Idol
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
Apo
D A R Plans Bond Drive To Restore French Village
Springfield Oct 25 The national D A R outlines a plan to restore the French village of Villoley and raise funds to buy liberty loan bonds. Contributions of $1 from all members are sought, with Myra Frank and Mrs Iseoree Thatdae leading efforts at the state conference.
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Springfield
Mass
DP. A. Roto
Villoley
FLOM
Iseoree Thatdae
Ers
Myra
Frank D. Ellison
Secretary McAdoo Speaks in Charlotte
Secretary of the Treasury William McAdoo addressed several hundred people at the railway station in Charlotte. He had planned to stay but canceled to return to Mashington for the Liberty bond issue closing day.
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Charlotte
William McAdowe
the Treasury
Mashington
Oldest Living West Point Alum Capt. Francis T. Bryan Dies
St Louis reports the death of Captain Francis T. Bryan U S Army retired. He was the oldest living alumnus of West Point and of the University of North Carolina. He died today at age 84.
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West Point
St. Louis
Francis T. Bryan
U.S. A
University of North Carolina
Sermon on a Complete Surrender at South Main Methodist
Rev. HH Robbins preached at South Main Street Methodist on a Complete Surrender from 2 Corinthians 8 5 urging voluntary unselfish yielded life to God before eternity. He cited Macedonian giving and Peter Stephen and warned a half yielded life is like brass. Large audiences attended and services continue at 7 15 tonight with 7 30 preaching.
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H. H. Robbins
South Main Street Church
HH. HH. Robbins
South Main Street Methodist Church
Corithians
Pankysok
Church of Macedonia
Peter
Stephen
Liberty Day Sales of Women Reaches Huge Total
Women canvass the city for the second issue of government securities and post strong results on Liberty Lawn Day. Mrs. W A Hayes sold a $40,000 block to Snow Lumber Co, with another $500 in various bonds. Other large contributions included $3,850 by Mrs. Benjamin B Moore and $11,000 by Mrs. H A Millis. Total for the day could reach $70,000 with $1400 already placed. Campaign continues tonight and hopes push past $100,000.
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W. A. Hayes
Snow Lumber Company
Hayes
Benjamin Bb. Moore
H. A. Millis
Pattie Newlin
Annual Charity Meeting Planned in High Point
The Associated Charities of High Point announces a city wide meeting on Sunday evening November 4 at 7 30. Churches will be represented and several four minute addresses will be delivered. The group has united the city in a much needed charity effort and aims for a highly creditable annual gathering.
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Associated Charities
Associated Charities of
High Point
Othe HP Sete Et Fortum
New Wage Scale Boosts Washington Navy Yard Pay
The Navy Department announced a second wage increase for Washington navy yard workers on October 25. The move raises monthly payrolls by thousands and yields about a 10 percent average wage gain, though some trades see larger increases. Some trades miss the new raise. Indian Head employees receive general wage hikes, achieving parity with Washington yard workers.
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Washington
Washington Navy Yard
Navy
Washington Ward
Hawaii Draft Plans Move Ahead for November 1 Draw
Provost Marshal General Crowder received Governor Pinkham of Hawaii report detailing the selective service preparations and a recommendation to set November 1 for drawing numbers. Total registration reaches 26 437 with 2006 citizens or declarants.
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Washington
Mar Hal General Crowder
Pinkham
Hawaii
Soldier policemen parade in Paris after war service
Veterans of the Marne Yser and Verdun appear in Paris streets now as patrol officers. Decorated with war crosses and ribbons they display front-line records on their sleeves. Cabmen taxi drivers chauffeurs and street peddlers heed their orders, their presence calming turbulent spirits.
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Paris
Marne
Yser
Verdun
Cotton futures open steady with mixed early gains
In Cotten New York on Oct 26 futures opened barely steady with an advance of 4 points on December but 2 to 5 points lower on other contracts. Active positions sold 35 to 42 points under yesterday's close after the call. October contract opened at 29.25 with December at 28.00 and other dates at 27.35 26.98 and 26.85.
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New York
Cotten
Steamer Located After Prolonged Battle With Submarine
Seven crew members wounded in a four hour running fight near a French port as an American steamer escaped German submarine attack. An American torpedo boat aided the rescue while a destroyer, dodging depth charges, searched the area for the submerged foe.
Women’s committee organized for engineer soldiers care
Washington October 25. Wives of army engineer corps officers form a woman’s committee with headquarters to supply knitted clothes for engineers. The group plans garments for 10,000 men, will buy yarn at wholesale prices, and asks relatives in the corps to join.
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Washington
Army Engineer Corps
Woman's Committee
Engineer Corps
Bank of Commerce surpasses Liberty Loan allotment
Cashier H A Millis reports a large shipment of the second issue Liberty Loan bonds has arrived from the government to supply purchasers. The bank’s sales exceed those of the first issue as Millis personally promotes the effort, though exact totals are not disclosed. Interested buyers can view a sample bond engraving at four percent interest.
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H. A. Millis
Bank of Commerce
Liberty Loan
Government Printing and Engraving Department
President Wilson backs suffrage campaign in New York
President Wilson urged voters across parties to support woman suffrage. Speaking to a New York State suffrage party delegation, he called for a united push and urged men of all parties to vote for the issue.
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Washington
Wilson
New York State
New York
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