Revolt and Political Turmoil Loom in Russia’s Capital
Moscow municipal council calls on all classes to support the provisional government as chaos deepens. Korniloff’s revolt faces counter moves with loyal troops arresting officers and reports of outmaneuvered detachments, while Kerensky seeks unity and a new ministry to avert civil war.
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Petrograd
Vorniloff
Worniloff
Gatchhina
Korniloffs
Moscow
Krembovaky
Constitutional Democratic Party
Brigovitch
Orniloff
Finance
Associated Press
Pskoff
Duga
Ono
Dno
Mohliv
Kerensky
Valdimar Lyvoff
Korniloff
Lyvoff
Lyoff
Main Street to Get Asphalt Surface After Petition
A city council hearing endorses speeding repairs on Main street from English to Commerce with asphalt pavement. Mayor W P Ragan led a petition of majority property owners representing frontage totaling 2516 feet, with cost around 4200 dollars, fundable by assessments on abutting lots. A district will be created and work may begin once frontages are verified and ordinances approved.
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A. R. Williamson
R. (. Lassiter and Company
Ragan
Peacock
City of
High Point
Main Street
Iprove
English Street
Commerce Street
General Assembly of
North Carolina
Industrial Exemption Claims Rush to President for War Work
Washington reports more than 1 000 exemption pleas from military service due to indispensable war industry roles were filed with the provost marshal general. General Crowder notes only industrial exemptions may appeal to the president, with no personal hearings and limited evidence.
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Washington
Crowder
New York Attorney Arrives in Salisbury for Conference
Attorney P. W. McDuffie of New York represents Mrs. Anna Jy. Robinson mother of Mrs. Maude King and comes to Salisbury for a conference with Solicitor Hayden Clement. Clement is hearing a murder case and will not schedule the meeting until tonight.
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Salisbury
P. W. McDuffie
New York
Anna Jy. Robinson
Maude King
Hayden Clement
Kerensky to Lead Russian Armies in Interim Command
Unofficial word from the Winter Palace states Premier Kerensky is poised to become commander in chief of all Russian forces at least until the revolt is crushed. The AP was informed today about the potential appointment and its provisional scope.
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Associated Press
Winter Palace
Kerensky
Painlieve Fails To Form New French Ministry
Paris reports Premier hopeful Paul Painlevé could not assemble a new war ministry after socialist Albert Thomas and Varènne withdrew at the eleventh hour. Thomas refused to join due to Ribot remaining in office, delaying the cabinet crisis resolution.
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M. Pibot
Albert Thomas
M. Varenne
Paimnlieve
M. Painlieve
M. Ribot
Painlieve
Varenne
Socialist Party
M. Thomas
Paris War Minister Unable to Form New Ministry
Paris dispatch reports Paul Painleve failing to assemble a new wartime cabinet and returning the mandate to the President at 1 08 today. The President urged continued efforts and Painleve requested more time.
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London
Paris
Reuters Limited
Paul Painlieve
M. Painlieve
Fire destroys Standard Stew plant in Detroit
Detroit September 12 Fire destroyed the Standard Stew company plant today. The loss is estimated at 300000 dollars and said to be covered by insurance. The plant was operating on war orders.
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Detroit
Standard Stew Company
Arrests Expected in Ring Murder Case and Larceny Probe
New York authorities announce possible grand larceny indictments tied to the death of Mrs. Madde King in Concord North Carolina. Gaston Means and associates face scrutiny over a $950000 will-related windfall as subpoenas summon Afton Means and Henry Deitch to a grand jury.
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New York
Dooling
Madde King
Concord
N.C
Gaston Means
Means
Swann
King
Hoyne probes alleged forgery tied to trust fund case
State's Attorney Hoyne opened an inquiry at the request of District Attorney Swann of New York into alleged forgeries connected with a trust fund given to Mrs. Anna Robinson mother of Mrs. King. Authorities in three states are reviewing the death of Mrs. King. Hoyne will determine if Mrs. Robinson's signature was forged on the document.
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Chicago
Hoyne
Swann
New York
Anna Robinson
King
Boy Struck On Main Street in Auto Accident
Spencer, a boy living on English street, rode a bicycle when hit by a touring auto from Salisbury on Main street. The wheel crushed his leg briefly, causing bruises and cuts with no broken bones. He was treated by a physician and sent home. witnesses and witnesses names not provided.
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Spencer
English Street
Main Street
Salisbury
Randleman
City approves payment to Mrs Cummings for property damage
The city council voted to pay Mrs C B Cummings 100 for damages to her property caused by street work on her street. The payment ends a pending lawsuit against the city.
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C. B. Cummings
Argentine sends passports to German legation in Buenos Aires
The Argentine government handed passports to the German legation for Count Luxburg, the German charge d affaires in Buenos Aires. Luxburg’s whereabouts are unknown. Buenos Aires also demanded an explanation from Berlin regarding secret code messages Luxburg sent.
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Buenos Aires
Legation
Count Luxburg
Luxburg
Berlin
Speeders Tried in City Court Today
A special municipal court session heard several speeding cases on Main Street. Judge J. Allen Austin fined each offender the costs of 4.48 dollars, naming defendants including W Ingram Jetty Garland and R T Amos. Others paid the same costs or had cases continued to next Monday.
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J. Allen Austin
Main Street
W Ingram
Jetty Garland
R. T. Amos
Joe Dobbs
H. Tomlinson
H. C. Pitts
Lawrence Ingram
John KE. Gross
Tom Watson
Isabella Fisher
J. E. Tomlinson
Greensboro
Bill Roberson
Jim White
Cyrus L. Wheeler
Thomas J. Murphy
J. W. Wilson
H. H. Culler
Carranza Government Earns Formal Recognition in Washington
Washington confirms Carranza is elected president and the U S acknowledges the Mexican government. Officials state no loan to Mexico is contemplated by the United States.
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Washington
Carranza
United States
Mexico
Two Army Aviators Die in Midair Collision
In San Diego today two United States Army student aviators died when their biplanes collided about 1,500 feet above North Island field. The crash occurred around noon as both planes were in formation during training.
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San Diego
United States Army
North Island
Shipping problem is the greatest wartime issue
London officials report the entente governments view the shipping situation as the most serious problem at the start of the fourth winter of the war and pledge concerted effort in the coming months to persuade England and America that the war’s greatest effort is needed to solve it.
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London
Ensor
Entente
England
America
Police salary hike approved by city council
The patrolmen saw a raise from 60 to 65 dollars per month and the chief from 70 to 75 dollars, with unanimous council support. Fireman D T Yow also received a raise from 45 to 50 dollars, justified by the rising cost of living.
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Loca
D.T. Yow
Rev Theo Andrews to preach in city Sunday evening
Rev Theo Andrews rector of Grace Church Lexington will fill the pulpit at St Marys Episcopal Church next Sunday evening at 8 oclock. Andrews has frequently preached to St Marys and is a known speaker. The public is invited to attend.
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Theo Andrews
City
Theo. Andrews
Grace Church
Lexington
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Mr. Andrews
St. Mary's
Frost Reported Around Hickory North Carolina
Frost was reported here today in Hickory North Carolina with cold air spreading across the area and patches of frost on grasses. Weather observers cautioned farmers to protect tender crops as temperatures dipped overnight and skies cleared.
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Hickory
N. C
White Men to Form 40 Percent Draft Contingent
Local draft office received a telegram directing that 40 percent of High Point township quota for Camp Jackson must consist entirely of white men next Wednesday. The board must also report exact numbers of white men available for duty to the Provost Marshal General. About 54 men were deemed eligible from the first 494 examined, with four already sent to Camp Jackson.
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High Point Township
Camp Jackson
Columbia
D. C
District Board
Exemption Board
Oard
R. A. Wheeler
War Department
Wheeler
K. Wheeler
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