Franco British Forces Close on Combles Town
Allied forces press toward Combles with French reporting gains near the town. Air operations include 56 aerial engagements with German losses, while Greece teeters on entering the war as entente proposals stir political debate.
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Combles Town
Pr.s
Somme
Combles
French War Office
Belgium
St. Dnis Westrom
Rhine
Palatinate
Mannheim
Paris
Athens
Greece
Venizelos
Averoff
Reception Committee to Meet Senator Overman in High Point
High Point Democrats appoint a fifty member reception committee led by Mendenhall to meet Senator Lee S. Overman on his Tuesday arrival. The plan includes train greeting, escort to the hotel, armory address, a Springfield band concert at 7:30 on the square, then the armory speech. Continuous emphasis on individual assignments and participation.
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Mendenhall
High Point Democratic Committee
Lee S. Overman
High Point Democratic Campainn
Myr Mendenhall
Armory
J. E. Wagoner
J. T. Burrus
J. J. Farris
J. M. Hedrick
L. C. Sinclair
J. F. Hoffman
N. M. Hodson
W. C. Idol
W. N. Keener
W. A. J. Idol
W. L. Stamey
E. 8. Hutchinson
Baraca Group Invites New Members to Morning Class
A Baraca group invites newcomers to join a morning session, stating they are part of a worldwide movement aiming for a million members. The First Reformed Baracas will welcome new attendees as soon as they arrive.
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First Reformed Baracas
North Carolina Troops Headed to Border Duty
From Morehead City North Carolina the first detachment of the state national guard was due to depart for El Paso for border duty. The departure was delayed awaiting woolen clothing and overcoats now being distributed by the quartermaster. The first train was expected to pass through Wilmington and Augusta tonight.
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Associated Press
Morehead City
N. C
Camp Glenn
North Carolina National Guard
el Paso
Express
Quartermaster’s Department
Wilmington
Augusta
Wilson Opens Porch Campaign With Shadow Lawn Address
President Wilson launches a series of speeches from Shadow Lawn New Jersey. He will address New Jersey businessmen and a large public audience on the administration's stance toward American business.
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Associated Press
Long Branch
N. J
Wilson
Shadow Lawn
New Jersey
Joint Commission Holds No Meeting Today in New London
New London Conn Sept 23 The Mexican American commissioners did not meet today. Secretary Lane and Judge Gray of the American delegation planned a cruise and other members of the joint body were in New York and Boston.
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Associated Press
New London
Conn
Lane
Judge Gray
Jont
New York
Boston
Nazareth Orphanage Class Performs Tonight at School Auditorium
A class from the Nazareth orphanage will give a concert at the school auditorium tonight. The program is reported to be splendid and each boy and girl is thoroughly trained, promising an evening of rare entertainment.
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Nazareth
District Odd Fellows Meet Vows Growth and Lodge Plans
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows district met with Repiton lodge No 63 in Guilford Randolph and Rockingham counties. About 20 delegates attended. bylaws were revised and the Friendship degree conferred. Next district session set for White Oak in March with possible new lodges in Reidsville and Gibsonville. J R Young of High Point serves as district supervisor.
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Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Repiton Lodge No. 63
Guilford
Randolph
Rockingham
J. F. Reacher
Mayodan
Reption Lodge
North Carolina Grand Lodge
White Oak
J. R. Young
High Point
Reidsville
Gibsonville
High Point Schools Open Monday Under Optimistic Leader
The 1916 17 High Point school term begins Monday at 9 am with principal optimism from Superintendent Marr who forecasts 2750 pupils in a 3645 student city. He urges citizen support, better attendance, and shared effort to make schools the best in North Carolina.
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Marr
Thornwell Haynes
Birmingham College
Marry
High Point
North Carolina
Bay State Runs Aground Off Cape Elizabeth In Fog
Eastern Steamship Bay State bound from Boston to Portland went ashore on Halycomb rock near Cape Elizabeth during dense fog. One hundred fifty passengers were rescued by lifeboat crews. sixty crew members remained aboard as the vessel sat high and dry in a hazardous position.
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Portland
Eastern Steamship Corporation
Bay State
Boston
Halycomb Rock
Cape Elizabeth
Phev
Baseball standings show Boston and Brooklyn solid leads
Boston remains two and a half games back of Chicago in the American league race with Detroit a half game behind Chicago. In the National league Brooklyn holds first place two and a half games ahead of Philadelphia and five and a half in front of Boston as both Brooklyn and Philadelphia have 13 games left and Boston 17.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Boston
Detroit
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
George Lowe Leaves Enterprise for Hart Drug Post
George Lowe ends twelve months in the business department of The Enterprise to join the Hart Drug Company in an important new position.
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George Lowe
Hart
The
Enterprise
Hart Drug Company
Wilson calls militarism abominable in public letter
New York reporters publish a letter from President Wilson denouncing militarism as abominable. The document is released by the Student Pacifists who plan a September 30 anti militarist demonstration opposing mandatory military training in public schools under the new state law.
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New York
Wilson
Oxford Orphanage Singing Class Visit
A singing class from the Oxford orphanage will visit our community showcasing well trained children. The work of the orphanage is praised for its splendid training as each performer takes an engaging part. Event set for September 27 in High Point.
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Oxford
High Point
Fire at Florida Cotton Seed Oil Mills Damages Plant
A blaze at the Florida Cotton Seed Oil mills in Jacksonville destroys large buildings and five box cars loaded with cotton seed. Loss estimated at 140,000 pounds, fully insured. Origin of the fire not yet determined.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
War Credits Voted by French Chamber of Deputies
Paris reports the chamber of deputies unanimously approved war credits for the remainder of the year totaling 8,838,000 francs. The vote underscores renewed government funding as France braces for ongoing hostilities.
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Paris
War Department
Chamber of Deputies
Stock market hits new records as United States Steel leads surge
In New York on a weekend session the market surged with heavy trading. United States Steel rose to a new high around 117 percent, closing at 117 after a brief dip, contributing about a quarter of the day’s 1,181,700 shares. Central Leather Maxwell and Stutz Motors also posted record highs.
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New York
United States Steel
Central Leather
Maxwell
Stutz Motors
Funeral of Mrs Hodges Held Yesterday Afternoon
The funeral service for Mrs Elizabeth Hodges was held yesterday afternoon with interment in Oakwood cemetery. Dr Sylvester Newlin led the service. She died at home Thursday night after an extended illness at age 68. She is survived by her husband W S Hodges and three daughters.
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Elizabeth Hodges
Oakwood Cemetery
Sylvester Newlin
Hodges
W. S. Hodges
Staley Improves After City Hospital Appendectomy
D. F. Staley, who underwent an appendicitis operation at the city hospital last Wednesday, is getting along splendidly and is reported to be improving rapidly.
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D. F. Staley
Last Gasp of New Plan of Enlistment
Washington reports that the first $5 rewards for regular army recruits have been paid to postmasters William J. O Donley of Utica Okla and Joseph M Shipman of Greensburg La under the new national defense act Officials call the program the last gasp of volunteer enlistment and warn that failure may force compulsory training if troops are not secured
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Washington
War Department
William J. O’donley
Utica
Okla
Joseph M. Shipman
Greensburg
City Secures $30,000 Sewer Line Loan At Low Rate
City Manager Arthur Lyon announced that the council authorized a $30,000 loan to complete the East Green street sewerage extension. He sourced funds from a Baltimore concern at 4 percent, described as a low rate, to proceed with rapid economical progress.
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Arthur Lyon
East Green Street
Lyon
Baltimore
Generally Fair Weather Foreseeable Across Southeast
Washington reports a weekly forecast showing generally fair weather and moderate temperatures for the southeastern states beginning tomorrow. No disturbances are indicated in the West Indies, according to the weather bureau.
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Associated Press
Washington
Weather Bureau
West Indies
General strike vote disrupts New York streetcar service
Trade unions in New York and Westchester begin voting on ratifying a call for a general work suspension next Wednesday. Leaders urge wage earners to stay home unless cars operate with union conductors and motormen, amid tension with Mayor Mitchell and traction interests.
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Ing
Mitchel
Rally Day Planned by First Baptist Sunday School
The First Baptist Sunday School prepares for rally day to be observed tomorrow with a goal of 500 in attendance and 100 in offerings. Superintendent A E Tate and teachers aim to exceed last year’s total and urge every member to bring a visitor. The program includes talks on missions promotions diplomas and a short pastor address by Rev J A Clarke.
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First Baptist Sunday School
A. E. Tate
Mr. Tate
J. A. Clarke
Baraea
Rev J A Clarke Returns From Abbott s Creek Meeting
Reverend James A. Clarke returned yesterday afternoon from Abbott s Creek Baptist Church where a week of services drew strong interest and several new members joined the congregation as a result of his preaching.
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James A. Clarke
Abbott's Creek Baptist Church
Clarke
Weather outlook for tonight with fair skies
The forecast calls for a fair night with generally variable winds. Expect mild temperatures and light to moderate wind shifts as conditions remain calm.
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