Italian and Russian fronts clash in Baltic and Alpine sectors
Reports on naval moves in the Gulf of Riga underline Russian flank dangers as German and Italian actions unfold. Italian claims of San Gabriele capture appear premature while Trieste pressures and Austrian defenses in the Gorizia hills show steady Italian gains.
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Gulf of Riga
Reval
Gulf
Tiga Gulf
Triest
Cadorna
San Gabriele
Gorizia
Hoover urges economical use of sugar to avoid hoarding
Washington reports Hoover calls on households to avoid hoarding sugar while using it frugally but not restricting consumption. He says a genuine shortage is not present but distribution is the issue and hopes the sugar situation normalizes after October 1 with good luck.
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Washington
United States
Food Administration
Hoover
Pershing Accepted by French as Alsatian Hero
Paris reports that French acceptance of General Pershing as Alsatian by heritage strengthens his hero status in France. The note recalls an ancestral Alsace family emigrating to America in 1749 amid eighteenth century religious restrictions under Louis XV.
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Paris
General Pershing
America
France
Alsace
Louis Niv
Thomas R Williams Dies at 92 in North Carolina
Thomas R Williams died Tuesday night at his son’s home in Reidsville at age 92. A Rockingham County native, he spent most of his life near Ruffin, and his passing was reported from Danville Virginia.
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Danville
Reidsville
Thomas R. Williams
Rockingham County
Ruffin
Young Farmer’s Daughter Seeds Farm Wheat Oats in Valley
Miss Annie Rothenberger, 16, daughter of a prosperous farmer in the Perkiomen Valley Pennsylvania, has planted all the wheat and oats on their seventy acre farm this year.
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Annie Rothenberger
Perkiomen Valley
Pennsylvania
Women Reach Hundreds Employed at National City Bank
Three hundred twenty five women are now employed in the National City Bank of New York city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
National City Bank of
New York City
Four dancers to attend County Fair on September 15
The county fair will feature four Spanish dancers performing on September 15. The Frisco system becomes the first railroad to hire women as train auditors. Several Ohio cities will vote on municipal woman suffrage next November.
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Frisco System
Ohio
Nationwide raids target I W W and suspected disloyal elements
Washington reports a nationwide seizure of Industrial Workers of the World papers as part of a broader campaign against disloyalty and sedition. The action targets I W W members and others deemed sympathetic to Germany including soapbox orators and some German language press writers. Investigators will review collected evidence to build prosecutions.
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Washington
Industrial Workers of the World
New York
Friends of
Germany
Focal
High Point Book 10 Soon From J Farris
J J Farriss announces the tenth edition of the High Point book to be distributed in about three weeks. Issued bi annually for twenty years it features an artistic layout and detailed city progress. The 1917 edition will be bound well and handsomely illustrated with valuable commercial and industrial information.
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J. J. Farriss
Mr. Farriss
Dixie Overland Highway Inaugurated From Columbus
A motor caravan launched the Dixie Overland Highway trip to Vicksburg Mississippi with vehicles leaving Columbus via Montgomery and Meridian. John S. Bleecker led the pacemaker car with Mrs. Bleecker, as the six day voyage includes road celebrations and banquets. Secretary Leland J. Henderson says Alabama section is in good condition.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Columbus
Dixie Overland Highway
Montgomery
Meridian
Alabama
John S. Bleecker
Dixie Overland Highway Association
Leland J. Henderson
Georgia
National livestock raisers conference continues sessions
Washington September 6 The national conference of livestock raisers continued its sessions today with discussions on industry policies and market conditions.
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Washington
National Conference of Livestock Raisers
Women Employed in B and O Shops Earn $60 Monthly
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad shops report that women workers receive an average wage of $60 per month, reflecting gendered pay patterns in the industrial sector at the time.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Merchants Association to Hold Evening Meeting
A called meeting of the Merchants Association is set for tonight at 3 o clock in the Sapp building on North Main Street. G W Clark and C Jolson issued the call urging complete attendance to discuss plans for Kirmess week and to gather suggestions for the event.
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The
Merchants Association
G. W. Clark
C. €. Jolson
Association
Sapp
North Main Street
Love Letter Writer Identified in Death Case
Boston news reports reveal the author of love letters found on Harold A. Whitman’s body is Nina T. Bull of Arlington Virginia. Bull, secretary to Ida Tarbell, was living apart from her husband and signs include Nina Whitman and loving husband.
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Boston
Harold A. Whitman
Melrose
Washington
Nina T. Bull
Arlington
Ida M. Tarbell
Liverpool cotton futures open steady as market reviews
New York September 6 reports a review of Liverpool selling at the opening of cotton trading. Prices started steady with declines of 2 to 14 points, active months down 19 to 2 points from yesterday's close. Futures opened steady with October 21.10, December 20.96, January 20.80, March 21.00, May 21.00.
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New York
Liverpool
Girl in Henderson Clinging to Hope After Shooting
Miss Jessie Roth, 16, daughter of a local merchant, remained in serious condition after being shot by Austin Green, a Black man, in Henderson. Doctors said survival of another day would improve her chances of recovery.
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Henderson
Jessie Roth
Lovcal
Austin Green
Refuses to Deal with Union in Chattanooga Lockout Threat
Chattanooga Sept 6 operatives of the Chattanooga Railway and Light company planned a meeting to decide actions after notices requiring workers to report individually or quit. The union is no longer recognized and indications point to a refusal to comply, risking a virtual lockout.
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Chattanooga
Chattanooga Railway and Light Company
Superintendent of Transportation
Establish Remount Stations in U.S. Army Camps
Washington reports orders issued to set up remount stations at every divisional camp in the United States to supply horses for the army.
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Washington
United States
Two Quotas Reported at Camp Jackson Arrival
More than 600 men form first Carolinas quotas arrive at Camp Jackson. Florida and South Carolina contingents expected, while North Carolina troops yet to come. Mustering staff organize groups on shuttle trains. uniforms and equipment have not yet arrived.
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Columbia
Carolinas
Jackson
Florida
South Carolina
North Carolina
Government seizes documents in nationwide raids
Washington reports that the United States government obtained evidence in raids on headquarters of the Industrial Workers of the World and other groups. Investigations centered in Chicago with officials held for examination as federal agents seized the Localist party national headquarters and served a warrant for surrender of documents.
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Washington
United States
Industrial Workers of the World
Department of Justice
Chicago
William Mitts
Cyyewory
Death of A P Haney Tied to Typhoid Fever
A P Haney, 25, foreman in the gas department of North Carolina Public Service Co., died at 11:55 this morning of typhoid fever after a little over three weeks in hospital. Survived by wife and two young children. Funeral plans not set but expected to be conducted by Woodmen of the World and Independent Order of Odd Fellows, with services likely tomorrow afternoon. Haney resided in the city for many years and was known for his strict work ethic and courtesy.
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A. P. Haney
North Caroina Public Service Company
Haney
Gas
Public Service Company
Woodmen of the World
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Italian Mount Monte San Gabriele Attacked Amid Echoing Fire
London reports detail Austrian front dispatches on Monte San Gabriele where Monday’s bombardment raged with drum fire intensity. By 6 AM Tuesday Italian infantry launched a furious assault as the summit remained shrouded in smoke and dust.
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London
Monte San Gabriele
Central News
Amsterdam
Germans capture over seven thousand in Riga offensive
Berlin reports more than 7,500 prisoners taken in the Riga offensive with 150 guns captured as the siege progresses.
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Berlin
Riga
Lsv
Bonau-Varilla Loses Leg on French Front
Major Philippe Bonau-Varilla of Panama Canal fame is seriously wounded on duty. A shell fragment struck his right leg, which was amputated. He sent a message to relatives expressing content to suffer for his country.
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Paris
Philippe Bonau-Varilla
Major Bonan-Varilla
Panamanian Official Bonau Varilla Noted for Army Citations
Philippe Bonau Varilla, former director general of the old French Panama Canal Company, served as Panaman minister to Washington and has earned several citations in army orders.
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Philippe Bonau-Varilla
Panama Canal Company
Washington
France refuses compromise on Alsace Lorraine return
Paris September 6 Premier Ribot declared France would not compromise on the recovery question. He spoke at the Marne battle anniversary event and said there would be no diplomatic talks about restoring Alsace and Lorraine.
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Paris
France
Alsace and
Lorraine
Ribot
The
Marne
Berlin Tuberculosis Deaths Rise in Early 1917
Copenhagen reports vital statistics for Berlin showing a 56 percent increase in deaths from tuberculosis for March April and May compared with the same months in 1916. The winter period also showed high rates of lung diseases.
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Copenhagen
Berlin
Battle for positions near Gorizia continues
Rome reports a desperate fight in the northeast district of Gorizia with Italian forces battling for key positions. The war office states that Italy captured more than 506 additional prisoners yesterday.
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Rome
Gorizia
Day
War Office
Yestreday
Auto Tractor Co forms in Concord chartered at $10000
Raleigh report notes the Auto Tractor company of Concord is incorporated with capital of 10000 dollars. The firm plans to buy sell automobiles and run a garage business in the city.
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Raleigh
Auto Tractor Company of
Concord
German Fleet Reported in Gulf of Riga
Semiofficial reports from Petrograd say a German fleet has appeared in the Gulf of Riga. The announcement comes amid ongoing Baltic naval activity and strategic tensions in the region.
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Petrograd
Gulf of Riga
Physicians to Practice in High Point City
Dr F G Woodruff of Richmond Virginia resigned from Dr Stuart McGuire Hospital to start private practice. He visited High Point and plans to establish offices in about two weeks. Dr G P Dinean, sidelined by ill health, has regained health and will resume practice around September 20.
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F. G. Woodruff
Richmond, Va
Stuart McGuire
High Point
G. P. Dinean
Duncan
No Americans Lost on Argalia Sinking Conflicting Reports Clarified
Newport News reports official information says Captain Morris and any Americans were not lost when the British steamer Argalia was torpedoed and sunk weeks ago though earlier reports claimed ten Americans perished. Details of capture or escape are not provided. Raleigh adds F. M. Runnells, longtime Raleigh journalist, was among Argalia passengers.
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Newport News
Morris
Raleigh
F. M. Runnells
Durham Chamber of Commerce
Guilford College Opens Year With Bright Prospects
Guilford College started its annual session yesterday with H1 students enrolled and 40 more expected by week’s end. J Atwood Cox, chairman of the board, says prospects are bright and enrollment should reach 200 before earnest work begins. Students come from many parts of the state and country.
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Guilford Colege
J. Atwood Cox
Quaker Institution of Learning
Cox
Conferences Begin With Japanese Mission
Washington September 6 formal conferences with the Japanese mission began today when Secretary Lansing received Viscount Then head of the mission. Neither revealed exact topics but Japan will be invited to suggest discussion points with steel supply for shipping plans likely a main issue.
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Washington
Lansing
Viscount
Japan
Iselie
Emden Crew Member Seeks Draft Exemption in Tennessee
Frederick Nelson, who says he served on the German raider Emden, asked West Tennessee district board for exemption from the new national army. Nelson said he left Germany ten days before the war began and was part of the Emden’s crew.
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Memphis
Frederick Nelson
Emden
New National Army
Lauderdale County
District Board For
West Tennessee
T 0
Nelson
Germany
German Attacks on Aisne Front Repelled by French
Paris reports two German assaults on the Aisne front were repelled last night. French say heavy artillery activity occurred on the Champagne and Verdun fronts.
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Paris
Aisne
Champagne
Verdun
200 Mexican Soldiers Lose Their Lives in Storm
A Gulf of California accident reports 200 Mexican soldiers drowned when a government barge capsized during a squall en route from Point Isabella to La Bolsa Sonora. Soldiers from Guaymas garrisons were aboard with horses and military gear. Carranza officials cite limited details and note barges are used for transport.
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Gulf of California
Guaymas
Point Isabella
la Bolsa
Sonora
New Pastor Begins Here on Sunday
Rev George R Brown will arrive Saturday to lead services at the North Main Street Methodist Protestant Church. He comes from Morgantown West Virginia and will conduct revival services starting Sunday lasting ten days to two weeks. He will be assisted by Rev S W Taylor of Henderson North Carolina.
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S. S. Coe
George R. Brown
North Main Street Methodist Protestant
Brown
Morgantown
W. Va
Mr. Brown
S. W.taylor
Henderson
N. C
North Carolina
Coe
Body Washed Ashore Believed to Be Julian Biddle
A body found washed ashore at Hymond-aan-Zee North Holland is believed to be Julian Biddle of Philadelphia born April 1 1880 a banker. A fetter case in the clothing held a certificate of enrollment in the French Foreign Legion dated June 1 1917 and a service order from St Pol to Dunkirk dated August 17. The body was buried near the village.
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Hague
Julian Biddle
Philadelphia
Hymond-aan-Zee
North Holland
French Foreign Legion
Julia Biddle
St. Pol
Dunkirk
Elso
President urges rapid Congress session end
Officials report the President and Congress backing a quick finish to work to return home and shed light on the war. Hope exists that Congress might finish by October, according to officials.
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Washington
Sept
Congress
Ictaber Lt
Senate Delays Income Tax Vote After Bond Bill Debate
Washington reports Senate consideration of the income tax section began today after yesterday's defeat of the higher levy forces. The 1.5 billion dollar wet bond and certificate bill again dominates debate in the House passage as the session resumes.
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Washington
Sept
Senate
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Doncan
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