Desperate German Retakes Blocked as Allies Press
The report notes German attempts to retake ground south of the Somme while British forces seize Leuze Wood north of the river. French fire halts German assaults near Deniecourt and Bermy. Verdun sees a German plan against Fleury blocked by French defense. Russian pressure grows in Volhynia and eastern Galicia with 4,500 prisoners reported. Romania reports varying invasion updates.
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Somme
London
Leuzewood
Leuze Wood
Combles
Deniecourt
Bermy
Paris
Verdun
Fleury
Volhynia
Galicia
Petrograd
Gorodeka
Lemberg
German War Loan Failure Reported From London
Berlin reports to the Exchange Telegraph that early subscriptions to the German war loan are far behind those of previous loans. A Berlin to Amsterdam dispatch notes the first two days underperform, signaling a failure, despite a London press claim of success.
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London
Berlin
Associated Press
Kxchange Telegraph Company
Amsterdam
War Loan Progressing in Berlin Subscriptions Rise
Berlin reports the fifth war loan subscriptions opened Monday show strong demand with three corporations subscribing 29,000,000 marks. Other contributions continue to come in as the drive progresses.
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Berlin
Three Thousand Grocery Clerks Strike Across Cities
In New York and neighboring towns three thousand grocery clerks walked off the job today after a union vote. Leaders say the number could rise to six thousand within 24 hours as owners refused demands for shorter hours a minimum salary of 15 per week and one percent of store receipts.
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New York
Jersey City
Newark
Retail Clerk's International Projec_& association
Presbyterians Raising Money for Ministerial Relief
Philadelphia report states Presbyterians have raised about 4 million dollars for aged infirm ministers and dependents with a goal of 6 million to be reported at the next general assembly in Dallas Texas in May. Reverend Dr William Foulse directs the relief board campaign and announced the progress.
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Philadelphia
William Foulce
Presbyterian Board of Eisterial Relief
General Assembly
Dallas
Wex
Zeppelins to Carry Mail From Berlin to New York
Two unarmed double Zeppelins with 60 ton capacity will transport mail between Berlin and the United States. Norrie Epstein, agent of the German American alliance, says he viewed the craft in Europe. Engines are powerful and the trip Berlin to New York takes about 72 hours.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Berlin
United States
Norrie Epstein
German American Alliance
Europe
Epstein
New York
Corrupt Practices Bill Taken Up in Senate Fight
Washington reports the senate moved to take up Senator Owen’s corrupt practices bill to curb campaign spending and penalties. Seven Republicans sided with Democrats to proceed, while seven Democrats opposed. Leaders foresee possible adjournment timing tied to revenue conference progress amid filibuster fears.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Today
Owen
Senate
Suffragists Gather in Atlantic City to Shape Campaign
Hundreds of leading suffragists attend an emergency National American Woman Suffrage Association convention in Atlantic City to decide strategy for the presidential race. Delegates hear a three cornered debate on federal vs state action and prospects for the Susan B Anthony federal amendment. A reception to delegates follows hosted by local and New Jersey suffrage groups.
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Atlantic City
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Hughes
Wilson
Susan B. Anthony
Laura Clay
Kentucky
Kate Cordon
Louisiana
Ida Husted Harper
Glendower Evans
Massachusetts
Raymond Brown
New York
Florence Allen
Ohio
Woman Suffrage Association of
New Jersey
Guilford County Today Celebrating Good Roads Day
New York reports revival of public stock market interest with the first hour totaling about 400000 shares and a projected session rate of 2000000. United States Steel reached new high, touching par on the speculative market movement underway.
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Associated Press
New York
United States Steel
Fair Weather Tonight and Thursday Forecast
Fair tonight and Thursday with light variable wind. Temperature and conditions described as calm and pleasant with no precipitation noted in the outlook.
Congress Hangs Up On The Revenue Bill
Washington dispatch reports Congress delaying adjournment as house and senate conferees hold informal talks on the revenue bill. Minority Leader Mann objects to sending the bill to conference until read. Owens bill on corrupt practices also discussed but unlikely to pass. Mann criticizes a proposed tax on white print paper as likely to raise prices and push production to Canada.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Mann
Representative Mann
Canada
Funeral for Dr Pollock to be Held Friday Morning
The funeral for Dr G A Polelek who died in Milwaukee will be held Friday at 10 30 oclock at the Presbyterian church with Rev J H Earnhardt in charge The body is expected to arrive on train No 35 Thursday evening Honorary pallbearers include A Sherrod A H Sisson Dr J T Burrus W D Brooks and others Active pallbearers include Fred Ingram Robert Brockett Jr C C Prince and J A Hart.
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G. A. Polelek
Milwaukee
Wis
High Point
Presbyterian Church
J. H. Earnhardt
Wesley Memorial Church
C. P. Coble
G. T. Rowe
Wesley Memorial
Sherrod
A. H. Sisson
J. T. Burrus
W. D. Brooks
J. J. Farriss
W. J. Armfield
H. A. Millis
L. J. Ingram
Robert Brockett, Sr
F. E. Creelman
Fred Ingram
Robert Brockett, Jr
C. C. Prince
W. J. Chandler
J. A. Hart
T. J. Gold
W. A. Hayes
Harry Raymond
Lafayette Birthday Observances Across the United States
Nationwide events mark the birthday of Marquis de Lafayette. In Fall River an equestrian statue was unveiled, with ceremonies in New Orleans and a memorial service at St Paul’s Cathedral in Boston. Washington and other cities host services by patriotic societies.
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New York
Marquis of Lafayette
France
United States
Fall River
Mass
General Lafayette
New Orleans
Lafayette Square
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Boston
Washington, D. C
Record Breaking Day in Greensboro Highway Opening
Greensboro marks the opening of the Greensboro High Point highway with a county wide celebration. 5000 people attended as decorated cars, a midway gathering, a dinner, balloon ascension and athletic events filled the fair grounds between High Point and Greensboro.
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Associated Press
Greensboro
Guilford County
High Point
Fair Grounds
National Woman's Suffrage Convention Opens in Atlantic City
Atlantic City N J Sept 6 The 48th annual National American Woman's Suffrage Association convention began today with delegates from all sections attending. President Wilson is expected to address the gathering Friday.
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Associated Press
Atlantic City
N. J
National American Woman’s Suffrage Association
Wilson
Steve Clark Wins First Prize for Decorated Car Parade
In Guilford county good roads celebration Greensboro judges awarded Steve C Clark of High Point $50 for the prettiest decorated car in the morning parade. Clark’s entry featured white roses and a trellis of tilac wisteria. High Point sent about a hundred automobiles to participate, with the city earning strong recognition for quality.
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C. Clark
High Point
Steve Clark
Mr. Clark
South Main Street
J. W. Harris
Main Street
Richardson
Greensboro
Clemson Professor Delivers Address At Good Roads Event
Dr D W Daniel of Clemson College spoke at the good roads celebration at the Central Carolina fair grounds in Greensboro and visited High Point yesterday. He joined Greensboro and High Point leaders in praising the new road linking the cities and Mayor Murphy noted bonds for paving High Point streets. The party toured the Commercial club and departed after a cordial reception.
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D. W. Daniel
Clemson College
Good Roads
Central Carolina Fair Grounds
Greensboro
High Point
Commercial Club
Daniel
A. L. Brooks
Murphy
A. F E. Tate
J. Elwood Cox
J. J. Farriss
North Carolina
Gate City
West End Church Calls J. W. Rose
City council advances West Greene street improvements and street paving plans while considering engineers for bond projects. West End Baptist asks Rev. James W. Rose of Graham to become pastor, with strong endorsement of his evangelistic record and experience.
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West End Church
J. W. Rose
Pickett
North Main Street
West End
Mr. Rose
W. LR. Smith
D. D
Chapel Hill
Rose
Baptist State Board of Missions
Kentucky
Congress May Adjoin After Revenue Bill Conference
Washington reports the House and Senate reconciled differences on the administration's emergency revenue bill. The measure, already passed by the Senate, goes to conference after House action and is expected to accept most Senate amendments aimed at limiting Allied interference with American trade.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate
South Atlantic Storm Moves Inland to North Carolina
The center of the South Atlantic storm moved inland into North Carolina and will head northward. It brought moderate seas along the North Carolina coast and rain in eastern North Carolina and southeastern Virginia.
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The
Associated Press
Washington
Weather Bureau
North Carolina
Virginia
City approves Anderson and Christie for paving contract
The council favored the group proposed by Anderson and Christie for paving work, finding their package fair and the election to oversee the project unanimous. The city manager was asked to gather nationwide paving cost information, and an arc light was approved for the East Russell street branch. Council members praised city tax collector Robert Brockett for his excellent service.
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Anderson
Christie
East Russell Street
Robert Brockett
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DR. Pollock
Lafayette
National Woman’s Suffrage
Rade
Cobb
Christie and Anderson
Charlotte
West Greene
West Greene Street
Alexander
Davis
Smith
Terry
Bradner
Y, R
Third Ward
Marr
Miss Wall
Elm Street
Council
Park Street
R. P. Chappelle
Clarice Newlin
Miss Corncil
Carolina
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