American destroyers reportedly sink six submarines off France
Secretary Daniels said a cablegram error misrepresented events. If later reports confirm the loss of one submarine, it would still mark a major naval achievement for the United States as destroyers reportedly sank six U boats off the French coast while convoying merchant ships on September 4 and 5.
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Daniels
Washington, Sept Ll
France
Mie
Navy Department
Weswego
I*ris
Europe
Sweden issues statement on telegrams with Argentina
The Swedish foreign office released a dispatch detailing relations with Argentina. It says no account has been received about telegram transmissions cited by the United States and outlines steps to verify the content and seek explanation from Germany. Sweden pledges measures to prevent repetition regardless of references to Sweden.
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London
Swedish Foreign Office
United States
Turkey
America
Sweden
Germany
Ministers delay passport plans amid missing official details
Buenos Aires reports that passports for German and Swedish ministers are premature as the government waits for official details. The foreign minister states that the steamers mentioned in Count Luxbury’s dispatch did not arrive in French ports in June.
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Buenos Aires
Foreign Minster
Luxbury
Maine Votes on Woman Suffrage Amendment in Special Election
Voters in Portland Maine went to the polls today to decide on ratifying the amendment for woman suffrage submitted by the last legislature. The special election centers on whether the state will adopt the new voting rights measure and reflects ongoing national debates over women's suffrage.
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Portland
Maine
Su Trage
American Flag Raised Over Verdun After Red Cross Ceremony
The American colors now fly over Verdun after a ceremony attended by sub prefect Jean Griljon. The flag was a gift from American Red Cross workers and was hoisted atop the ruin of the old city.
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Paris
Verdun
Red Cross
Jean Griljon
National Prayer Day Bill Advances in Senate
Senate passes Meyer bill proposing a presidential proclamation for a day of national prayer to seek divine aid for American success in the war. The measure was approved on Sept 11 in Washington.
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Washington
Meyer
Senate
Red Cross Moves Headquarters to Post Office Rooms
Through the effort of Postmaster J J Farriss the High Point Red Cross chapter moves operations to the second floor rooms of the post office building. Previously the chapter used free space on North Main Street owned by S Sternberger of Greensboro, who has leased the room. The new quarters will be used soon after the North Main Street site finishes its current work. Women volunteers are urged to contribute time to the new work rooms.
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J. J. Farriss
High Point Red Cross
North Main Street
S. Sternberger
Greensboro
Sternberger
Red Cross
Farriss
Soldiers Insurance Bill Likely Passes House Today
Washington September 11 the Soldiers and Sailors Insurance bill likely will pass in the House today under a special rule. Debate stretched yesterday with no amendments. Democrats plan to close debate after Rep Madden objected to meeting early. One major administration amendment will be offered. Rep Adamson seeks a $10,000 limit on optional policies for Wilson.
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Washington
Soldiers and Sailors
Madden
Ilinois
Adamson
Georgia
Wilson
U boat sunk by tanker crew after chase in Atlantic
A sailing vessel captain recounts an Atlantic incident about a German U-boat sinking by the gun crew of an American tank steamer. The submarine kept behind the schooner and was hit by the tanker’s gunfire as the attack began, sinking within sight of the schooner. Both the steamer and schooner escaped uninjured.
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Gibraltar
Eigth
Chattanooga Mob Forms to Attack Strike Breakers
A mob in Chattanooga Tennessee forms to attack the car barns where strikebreakers are said to be armed with machine guns. The crowd shouted On to the car barns and halted at the courthouse before appeals from Police Commissioner T C Betterton.
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Chattanooga
Chattanogaa
Tenn
Central Labor
T .C. Betterton
Russians Begin Offensive Near Bukowina Against Austria
German staff says Russian forces commence offensive southeast of Bukowina with only local gains near Solka. The report notes action involving Berlin and Ll armies as Russian efforts unfold against Austrian positions.
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Berlin
Bukowina
Solka
Americans Buy Woolen Huts for Troops in France
Berne Sept 11 The American military authorities in France have placed an order for a million francs worth of woolen huts to house troops.
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Berne
France
Federal Judge Expansion Moves in NC and WA
A bill authorizes appointing one additional federal circuit judge in North Carolina and notes a new judge for the Washington seat. The action is described as a Sept. 11 appointment proposal expanding circuit court membership.
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North Carolina
Washington
Senate
Eastern Star Regular Meeting
The Order of the Eastern Star will hold its regular meeting this evening at 7 30 o clock. Attendance of all members is desired.
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Order of the Eastern Star
Secretary Wilson II Recovers From Poisoning Attack
Secretary Wilson II in Washington is recovering from a severe poisoning attack that has kept him from his desk for a week. The incident prompted hospital treatment and heightened security around the Secretary's staff.
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Washington
Wilson
State University Opens for Fall Term on Thursday
Chapel Hill awaits the fall term with registration starting today through Wednesday. The session begins Thursday September 13 with formal exercises by Dean Marvin H. Stacy and President Edward W. Graham. About 300 students have arrived with more expected, and attendance is expected to be satisfactory despite some drop. The freshman class may rival last year’s size.
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Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina
Marvin H. Stacy
Edward W. Graham
German reply to Pope Benedict peace proposals incomplete
Berlin Sept 10 Vie London Sept 11 The seven deputy commission tasked to confer with the chancellor and federal council on Germanys reply to Pope Benedicts peace proposals met for a final conference. The sessions were consultative and no final draft vote was reported.
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Berlin
London
Federal Council
Benedict
Mrs Daniel Lane Hurt Falling on Rail at Spencer
Mrs Daniel Lane of New Bern was severely hurt at Spencer station after stumbling on an obstruction and falling onto a rail while alighting from a passenger train. She is bedridden, and her husband Mr Lane, who traveled with her, is also bedridden with grip.
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Spencer
Daniel Lane
New Bern
Spencer Station
Lane
Socialist conference to be held in Switzerland
Geneva reports the Berne Bund states the postponed socialist conference will finally take place in Switzerland.
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Geneva
Berne Bund
Switzerland
Revival Opens At North Main Street Church
Rev S W Taylor of Henderson preached the first revival sermon to a large North Main Street Methodist Protestant congregation. The revival gains interest as Rev Brown began his pastorate Sunday and the Henderson preacher is noted as one of the state’s eloquent ministers.
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S. W. Taylor
Henderson
North Main Street
North Main Street Methodist
Mr. Brown
New London Student Palmer Injured After Bridge Washout
Newton September report says G P Palmer of New London, a Catawba College student, hit a washed-out bridge at Mutz Creek after dark and flipped his car 12 feet. He received stitches for a two inch leg gash, a facial bruise, and leg injuries. rescued by locals and taken to Lincolnton hospital.
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George P. Palmer
New London
Catawba College
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Lincolnton
Mutz Creek
Palmer
Lincolnton Hospital
Elligas
Mr. Palmer
Kk. W. Palmer
High Point Bar and Wives Invited to Greensboro Reception
Members of the High Point bar and their wives are invited to a reception tomorrow in Greensboro hosted by Judge and Mrs. James KE Boyd. The invitation was extended through Dr. Dred Peacock who received it today from Judge Boyd.
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High Point
Gren N Greensboro
the Elks
James KE. Boyd
Dred Peacock
Judge Boyd
Federal reserve studies liberty loan effects on money flow
The Federal Reserve Bank announced plans to closely study banking conditions to devise methods for collecting the next liberty loan. It notes the first loan showed money stringency each time an installment fell due, causing wide fluctuations in the money market.
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New York
Liberty Joan Impder
Federal Reserve Bank
Grand jury probes I W W revelations surface in Chicago
Progress report from Washington indicates the Chicago grand jury investigation into the Industrial Workers of the World is uncovering revelations not previously disclosed. The disclosures are described as significant and new developments in the case, signaling ongoing scrutiny of I W W activities.
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Washington
Grand Jury
Chicago
Industrial Workers of the World
Look for success in new ministry in Paris
Paris dated Sept 11 reports Paul Paintere minister of war has accepted forming a new ministry and began conferring with party representatives. Early indications suggest he will succeed in forming a cabinet and socialist delegates were to meet him today with possible representation.
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Paris
Paul Paintiere
Aabi
Socialist Party
Bicycle collision leaves Lawton Meellichampe injured
Lawton Meellichampe was struck by a bicycle ridden by Wyatt Pickens on Monday afternoon and knocked to the pavement. He sustained a bad leg injury and was helped to his home by a passing friend.
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Lawton Meellichampe
Wyatt Pickens
Young Mellichampe
British Crew Rescued From Stranded An Atlantic Port
Captain Ralph Bradley his mate and two seamen of the British schooner J. A. Holmes were ashore off Barnegat New Jersey after being taken off their waterlogged vessel by an American steamer in heavy seas. The crew will be sent home by the British consul.
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Atlantic
Ralph Bradley
J. A. Holmes
Barnegat N. J
Weather disturbance reports in western Caribbean area
The weather bureau indicated a disturbance in the western Caribbean between latitudes 70 and 75 and a second disturbance near longitude 75 at latitude 14. No reports on intensity have been received.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Cold snap spans from Mississippi to Atlantic coast
A broad cold spell extends from the Mississippi River to the Atlantic coast with frosts reported across the upper valley toward New England and reaching the District of Columbia and northern Virginia.
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Washington Sept
Mississippi
Atlantic
Upper
New England
District of Columbia
Virginia
Cotton futures open higher on active covering in New York
Active covering pushed cotton prices up in New York with first prices 16 to 25 points higher and current trade 35 to 40 points above last night’s close. Futures opened steady with October at 20.44 and December at 20.38, January 20.00, March 20.42, May 20.50.
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New York
Bandit Invasion Prompted Troop Movement Near Dolores Creek
In Dolores Creek area 28 miles south of Laredo Texas soldiers moved out in response to a call for help against a bandit invasion just before midnight. No clash reports had been received to date.
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Laredo
Tex
Sept. Il
Dolores Creek
Here
First Step in Raid on Philadelphia Tageblatt
Federal agents raid the Philadelphia Tageblatt as a potential first step in curbing seditious press. It is not disclosed whether actions will involve raids or arrests.
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Washington
Sept
Philadelphia
Mayor Ragan seeks Main Street resurfacing petition action
The mayor plans to present a petition this afternoon to surface and repair Main Street between English and Commerce streets. City officials estimate a $4 200.50 cost and tax the property owners who benefit if signatures meet the requirement to proceed.
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Ragan
Main Street
I’) Ragan
Ceage
English
Commerce Street
Hans Anderson
Wilson
Bejne
Mainstreep
May Segregate the Races in District of Columbia
A proposed bill in the House by Congressman Harrison of Mississippi aims to segregate races on street railways in the District of Columbia. The measure, identical to a prior one, would require each street railway company, within two months after passage, to provide two or more cars divided by race for carrying passengers.
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Washington
District of Columbia
Harrison
Mississippi
Congress
Secretary McAdoo to Explain War Credits Bill Before Senate Panel
Washington September 11 Secretary McAdoo will appear today before the Senate Finance Committee to explain the 11.5 billion dollar war credits measure as its consideration opens.
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Washington
Mc.Adoo
Senate Finance Committee
Dry majority shown in county election results
Complete figures from yesterday's county election show prohibitionists with 10516 votes and antis with 8564, producing a dry majority of 1952. System notes indicate results reflect a statewide trend in this period.
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Dallas
Rumor of Verensky's Death Amid Petrograd Tensions
Copenhagen reports Swedish alstadbladet rumor that Premier Verensky was killed by a Bolshevik in Petrograd as situation grows more serious Advancing on the city Former Duma president switches to Korniloff side Railroad workers loyal London dispatch Sept 11 unconfirmed Reuters style.
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London
Alstadbladet
Copenhagen
Petrograd
Verensky
Bolshivk
Baltic Fleet Sides with Provisional Government
A Russian massacre report claims the entire Baltic fleet and staff officers have joined the provisional government, sending shockwaves through London via wireless press.
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London
British Admiralty
Ambassadors Meet as Petrograd Tense Amid Unfolding Crisis
A council of all ambassadors met in Petrograd to discuss an unknown situation. Entente envoys later held a separate conference as Korniloff forces advance toward the city amid strikes and rail disruption threats.
Kings mediation seeks broader sea transit rights
A Madrid dispatch to Havas reports the Spanish minister says the king won permission from belligerents for free movement of French and British hospital ships to the Channel. He now aims to extend similar rights to Italians.
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Havas
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