British and Central Powers In Major World War Battles
Reports from the front describe Mackensen breaking Romanian and Russian lines in Dobrudja and a renewed Somme offensive with German trench gains near Martinpich. Skirmishes unfold around Hanecourt, Monastir approaches, and Doiran artillery intensifies as Bulgarian forces consolidate positions. Union leaders weigh a general strike to aid striking streetcar workers with mob threats reported in New York.
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Dobrudja
Berlin
von Mackensen
German War Office
Bucharest
Constantza
Balei Sea
Tehernaveda
Danube
Russia
Rumania
Constantia
Agerm
Somme
Wales
Hers
Martinpich
London
Hanecourt
Paris
Florina
Monastir
Broda
Urbani
Popli
Doiran
Struma
Neohori
Associated Press
New York
Developments Fluctuate on Western Caucasus Fronts
Petrograd reports no important developments on the western and Caucasus fronts in today’s official statement.
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Petrograd
London
Caucasus
Troops Departure From Camp Glenn Delayed
The first detachment of the North Carolina national guard bound for El Paso is held up awaiting woolen clothing and overcoats shipped from Philadelphia. Several days loom before the first train departs as cars continue loading. Field hospital and cavalry gear are aboard and little remains to load once final orders arrive.
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Associated Press
Morehead City
North Carolina National Guard
el Paso
Camp Glenn
Philadelphia
German Seaplane Bombs Dover in Septeter Day Raid
A German seaplane dropped three bombs over Dover but caused no casualties per official statement. The aircraft was driven off by anti-aircraft guns and fled toward the channel.
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Bormbarés
Dover
London
Electric car service between High Point and Thomasville discontinued
Officials of the Carolina and Yadkin River Railway halted the storage battery electric car three months after its first trip to Thomasville. Revenue did not justify continued operation, though General Manager Price noted potential in an overhead trolley version for future proposals.
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Carolina and
Thomasville
Price
C. and
Y. R
Here
Automobile and Train Collision Near Russell Street Crossing
A Winston automobile carrying four people collided with train No. 143 at the Russell street crossing last night after 8. Mrs. W. B. Byerly and Miss Delle Byerly were shaken, with a cut and bruises. Mr. Byerly and his 12-year-old son escaped unharmed. Dr. D A Stanton said injuries are not serious. The Byerlys occupied a five passenger car and survived with no serious injuries.
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Winston
Russel Street
W. B. Byerly
Miss Delle Byerly
Byerly
D. A. Stanton
Miss Byerly
Byerlys
Russell Street
Orphan Concert at the Auditorium Tomorrow Night
A Nazareth Orphans home class from Crescent North Carolina will arrive Saturday afternoon on Southern train No 22 and perform a concert at the school auditorium Saturday night at 8 o'clock. Nazareth has a decade of history and Mrs J W Bell is noted for train ering children in concert work. No admission charged a silver offering will be lifted for the home.
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Nazareth
Crescent
N. C
Southern
J. W. Bell
Controversy Over Gen Bell's Report Causes Debate
Washington reports say Secretary Baker questioned Gen Bell's account of Villa's raid on Chihuahua City as based on rumors. General Fenston backed Bell's information, while General Trevino called the report a lie. Bell said his details came from reliable sources in El Paso and Chihuahua.
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Washington
Baker
War Department
Villa
Chihuahua City
Bell
el Paso
Mexico
Fenston
San Antonio
Toxa
Bells
Trevino
Chihuahua
Leaders Near Championship in Big League Standings
Boston and Brooklyn hold two and a half game leads in their leagues after gains from recent wins. Chicago stays second in the American League, half a game ahead of Detroit, while Philadelphia leads Boston by two games in the National League. Remaining games for the leaders: Boston 11, Chicago 7, Detroit 7. Brooklyn 14, Philadelphia 14, Boston 18.
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Chicago
Boston
Brook Ion
Philadelphia
Detroit
Brooklyn
Montgomery Citizen Held in Jail at Troy
J C Johnson, guardian of a minor, is jailed in Troy after failing to post 2000 bond for assault with a deadly weapon and resisting an officer during Sheriff Stuart’s visit to Johnsons home seven miles south of Troy. Johnson says he acted to protect his ward’s property and was bound over to the next Superior court term in 1000 for each charge but could not meet the bonds.
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Troy
J. C. Johnson
Sherif O. T. Stuart
Montgomery County
Sherif Stuart
Mr. Johnson
Superior Court
North Carolina Troops Assigned to Seventh Division
Harrisburg Pa Sept 22 Adjutant General Stewart announces a telegram from Major General Clement detailing that the North Carolina infantry brigade and associated engineer and medical units will join the Seventh Division. The division's existing composition centers on Pennsylvania troops.
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Harrisburg
Thomas J. Stewart
Pennsylvania
Charles M. Clement
el Paso
North Carolina Infantry
Eleventh Grade High School Reception in Wilkes
City families host an eleventh grade reception at Wilkes high school on Saturday. Pupils will sleep on the floor if furniture is unavailable, and teachers will share the sleeping arrangement if needed.
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Wilkes
High Point High School Considers Eleventh Grade
School officials weigh adding an eleventh grade to raise accreditation with southern colleges. If enough pupils show interest by today or tomorrow, Latin mathematics and English courses will run this year. Open house Saturday highlights remodeled South Main Elm Park and Grimes Street schools with improved toilets and classrooms.
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High Point
South
A. A. Taylor
High Point School
Taylor
Gustafson
Prof. Taylor
South Main Street
Elm Street
Park Stret
Grimes Street
Main Street
Two Englishmen Killed by Mexican Bandits
Galveston Texas reports that two British subjects were shot after sheltering troops during a 16 September raid near Tuxtam. A total of 36 Carranza soldiers died or were killed in the ambush by bandits calling themselves Villistas. the Englishmen were executed after aiding the soldiers.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Tex
Carranza
Tuxtam
Topila
Tampico
Training School Council Meets Tonight at 7:30
The pastors of city churches and Sunday school superintendents are urged to attend the High Point training school council meeting at Wesley Memorial church at 7:30. Chairman J Allen Austin calls for timely presence as the main business is electing a central committee to manage school affairs.
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High Point
Wesley Memorial Church
J. Allen Austin
Deeds Filed in High Point Record Four Parcels
Three High Point deeds filed yesterday record transfers in High Point township and city. F Clayton to W H Slane sells lot 12 in Parkway development for 10 dollars and other considerations. Cr L Kennedy and wife to Mary Bundy cover 648 acres adjoining E L Kennedy and others for 500 dollars. G T Moorefield and wife to J E Moorefield convey lot two in block B Campbell division Bridges land for 140 dollars.
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High Point
F. Clayton
W. H. Slane
Cr. L. Kennedy
Mary Bundy
E. L. Kennedy
G. T. Moorefield
J. E. Moorefield
Campbell
Bridges
High Point Township
Interior Showers Possible Tonight and Saturday Forecast
Partly overcast conditions point to probable local showers in the interior tonight and Saturday. Winds will be generally moderate from the south.
Terry Pleads Insanity in Stewart Slaying Trial
In Greensboro, J A Terry on trial for the murder of John K R Stewart pleads insanity. The four jurors include R L Pickett C L Jones W W Guyer N M Hodson. Evidence begins with Dr C S Gilmer and eye witness Mrs Stewart with alienists to testify for both sides. The case may reach a verdict by Saturday.
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J. A. Terry
Greensboro
John KR. Stewart
O. L. Sapp
J. Jerome
R. L. Pickett
C. L. Jones
W. W. Guyer
N. M. Hodson
C. S. Gilmer
Stewart
Terry
Mr. Stewart
Hiddenite Fire Destroys Business Section in Town
A blaze yesterday swept through Hiddenite destroying the main pi nels portion of the business district. The fire began in the boiler ram at 4:90 o'clock and caused heavy losses to J. C. Thomas Roller and Planing mill Sparks Thomas W. C. Beckham store Maberry general store Hiddenite Hardware company and numerous others. Total losses reach 459009 with no insurance on most properties. Statesville aided with chemicals and extinguishers as local firemen helped fight the blaze.
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Statesville
Pinels
Hiddenite
J.C
J. C. Thomas Roller
Pianmil
Sparks Thomas
Southern Railway
W. C. Beckham
T. D. Maberry
Hiddenite Hardware Company
Wilkes County flood victims appeal for furniture aid
Attorney M. L. Mott toured Wilkes county to promote a state road project and relief for flood victims. He cites about 150 families lacking furniture after July floods. High Point residents are urged to donate chairs, tables, beds, and furniture parts to Mayor Pickett for distribution through the Wilkes relief committee, with rail transport offered.
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M. L. Mott
Wilkesboro
Mr. Mott
Wilkes
Theer
Wout
Mott
Wilkes County
Pickett
Relief Committee
Chippendale
High Point
Wheat and Cotton Opened Firm Before Pullback
New York reports show cotton futures opening firm with Dec contracts near 13.32 and Jan around 16.40 as buyers pushed early prices higher. later in the hour a price retreat followed. Chicago wheat prices strengthened on scarce offers amid drought notes, with December around 1.50 to 1.51 and May near 1.53.
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New York
Chicago
Argentina
South End
Hicher
Ami
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Mackensen
Kanywad
Union Leaders Meeting
Gen. Bell
Information
Funston
Montgomery
North Carolina
Ghane
Training School Council
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