War Declared as Constantine Chooses Bulgaria Conflict
King Constantine decides on immediate war against Bulgaria after a council meeting. Mobilization not yet ordered. Fronts on the Somme show artillery exchanges and French gains near Peronne. Reichstag opens in Berlin with Bethmann-Hollweg speech awaited. British front reports pushes near Ancre and Somme with mixed gains and repulses.
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Constantine
Bulgaria
Associated Pro
Athens
Greece
London
Associated P>s
Council of Minister
Maeeting
Althouse
Somme
Paris
Peronne
Verdun
Meuse
Thiaumontnd Fleury
Volhynia
Galici
Macedonia
Vardar
Reichstag
Berlin
von Bethmann- Hollwegg
Eancourt L’abbaye
Ancre
Flers
Thiepval
Ranecourt
German Aviators Again Bomb Bucharest
Berlin reports German aviators dropped a great number of bombs on Bucharest. The official statement says several parts of the Romanian capital are burning as a result of the prior attack.
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Associated Press
Berlin
London
Bucharest
Work on Arch Hill Road Has Begun
Convict labor has moved from the fair grounds to Arch Hill road. The Arch Hill stretch should finish in November, though much dirt remains to be moved.
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Arch Hill Road
Fair Grounds
Arch Hill
Steamship Stathe and Benguela Sunk in Baltic Collision
London reports that the 2 500 ton British steamship Stathe and the Swedish bark Benguela of 688 tons were sunk. The incident occurred in the sea area near the Baltic, with both vessels declared lost.
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London
Stathe
Republicans of New York Assemble in State Convention
At Saratoga Springs on September 28 more than 800 delegates gathered for the Republican state convention. They heard temporary chairman Nathan L. Miller speak, set committees, and prepared to adopt a platform later. The draft favors restoration of the party convention system for nominating state officers, arbitration for labor disputes, and resubmission of the 1917 woman suffrage amendment.
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Associated Press
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Republican State Convention
Nathan L. Miller
Court of Appeals
Charles E. Hughes
Hughes Carries Speaking Campaign Into New Jersey
Charles E. Hughes spoke from the judges stand at the Renton New Jersey state fair addressing voters on the tariff and Adamson law. He attacked the administration for extravagance and broken pledges and reiterated support for American rights while a mixed slate of Republican officeholders listened.
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Associated Press
Renton
N. J
Charles E. Hughes
Hughes
Lynching of Two Negroes Reported in Tennessee
Navisville Tenn Sep 28 Two men accused of killing Bud Burns at Gordonsburg were moved from the Hohenwald jail at 1 am and taken to a hill on the road to the line where they were bound to trees with wire and shot.
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Associated Press
Navisville
Tenn
Bud Burns
Gordonsburg
Hohenwald
Highway work progresses on 1.8 mile route
Work started yesterday on the highway segment between High Point and Thomasville from the city limits to the county line. A crew of 12 men uses four trucks and a steam roller to clear and surface the 1.8 mile stretch.
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High Point
Thomasville
Son County
David
Roosevelt to Make Five Western Speeches for Hughes
The Associated Press reports that Theodore Roosevelt will deliver at least five speeches in western states for Hughes next month. The announcement came from the western Republican headquarters in Chicago.
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Roosevelt
Associated Press
Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
Hughes
Last Session at New London Held Today
New London Conn Sept 28 The Mexican American joint commission adjourned after a brief session to meet again Monday at Atlantic City N J Located in New London this report notes the ongoing talks between the two sides with a scheduled next meeting in Atlantic City New Jersey
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New London
Associated Press
Conn
Bids Opened Today for City Street Improvement Contract
The council will open bids at 3 PM for street work with many bidders. They hope the contract price will be as low as the high bond bid achieved Tuesday night.
Women seize meeting in Spokane forming Wilson club
In Spokane on September 28 more than 100 Democratic women disrupted a party meeting. They took control, heckled speakers, and formed a Woman's Non Partisan club for Wilson with officers elected at the event.
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Spokane
Wash
Democratic Party
Woman’s Party
Wilson
On Trial for Murder in Petersburg Drugstore Case
J. T. Noel a Petersburg druggist stood trial Wednesday for the murder of Mrs. Lottie Robinson in her home last May. The case centered on the alleged motive and circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting during a domestic dispute.
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Petersburg
J. T. Noel
Lottie Robinson
Vanderlip warns bankers on national danger amid wealth
Frank A. Vanderlip told the America Bankers Association in Kansas City that the nation must pause and study foreign examples to safeguard prosperity. He urged universal military training and greater political participation, as the convention opened with reports and prep for national banking law considerations.
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Frank A. Vanderlip
New York
America Bankers’ Association
Crucial Games Highlight National League Pennant Race
The four leading National League clubs face key action as Brooklyn and Philadelphia begin a three game series in Brooklyn while Boston and New York start a best of five at the Polo Grounds. Brooklyn leads Philadelphia by 1½ games with Boston 1 game ahead of the Yankees. In the American League Boston tops Chicago by three games and Detroit by four and a half.
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Associated Press
New York
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Polo Grounds
Boston
Chicago
Foru
Detorit
Attempted robbery targets nurse at Austin home
Tuesday night an unknown man attempted to force a nurse to hand over 50 dollars at the Austin home during the Mann Pitts wedding. The nurse, alone with the Austin baby, activated a porch light and the suspect fled. The nurse could not identify the suspect’s race.
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Austin
4. W. Austin
Mrs. Austin
Dr Wellington Koo Resigns as Minister to United States
Dr Wellington Koo, minister to the United States, has submitted his resignation to the foreign office citing ill health. The move, notified from Peking, surprised officials as the new foreign minister opposes Koo for his monarchical leanings and has not yet accepted the resignation.
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Wellington Koo
United States
Associated Press
Peking
China
Foreign Office
Koo
Koo P
South Carolina Democrats Expect Blease to Stay Put
Newberry Sept 28 well informed politicians in South Carolina doubt Cole L Blease will bolt the Democratic party though talk of a split has circulated since the second primary He has not conceded defeat or filed a protest A Blease convention is set for Columbia October 18 called by O W James in Lee county outcome of the convention is watched with interest
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Newberry
D. C
South Carolina
Cole L. Blease
Democratic Party
Blease
Columbia
O. W. James
Lee County
Local Showers and Cooler Conditions Forecast
The forecast calls for showers tonight and Friday with cooler temperatures arriving Friday. South winds will be moderate, shaping a brief unsettled spell for the area.
Armed Otto Wood Headed For High Point, Police Say
North Wilkesboro sent word to Chief Gray that Otto Wood, alleged gang leader, with 14 pistols 18 knives and multiple shotguns and rifles, was headed toward High Point to free his jailed brothers and friends. Three Buick theft suspects Frank Staley Otho Johnson Robert Wood held. Staley to face larceny trial Monday. investigators link Wood to further thefts including Clem Wrenn’s car and Jenkins hardware break in.
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Gray
Gtto
Ceived
Clem Wrenn
Jenkins Hardware
Wood
Carro
Yow
Wilkes
Julius Smith
President Wilson to Speak Twice in New York State
Long Branch N J September 28 Arrangements set for President Wilson to campaign against Republicans on key issues. He will deliver at least two speeches in New York state one in New York City and another in Buffalo slated for mid to late October. He will also speak weekly on Saturdays and has plans to address a Pennsylvania delegation October 14 and farmer and St Louis delegations later in October.
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Associated Press
Long Branch
N. J
Wilson
McCormick
Tomalty
New York State
New York City
Buffalo
Pennsylvania
St. Louis
Villa reports movement toward Texas with 600 men
Francisco Villa and 600 followers were said to be at Santa Clara ranch 30 miles east of Namiquipa on September 22. The report notes plans to capture trains near Laguna and then strike north toward Fabeps in Texas, per latest field headquarters dispatch via Radio to Columbus.
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Associated Press
Mexico
Columbus
N. M
Francisco Villa
Santa Clara Ranch
Namiquipa
Laguna
Texas
Fabeps
Identity of Woman Shot in Philadelphia Is Named
In Philadelphia a hotel room shooting led to one death and a self inflicted wound. The wounded woman is identified as Mrs. Joseph C. Le Due of Chicago. Her husband arrived at Jefferson hospital and spoke of their 15 year marriage. Le Due says she went to Graveur's room for a handbag when Mrs. Belzer sprang from a closet and opened fire.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Harry Belzer
J. C. Graveur
New York
Joseph C. LeDue
Chicago
LeDue
Jefferson Hospital
LeDuc
New York Strike Progresses Amid Uncertain Turnout
Renewed efforts to widen the general strike by all trades unions in New York and Westchester began yesterday to back the street railway workers demands. Participation varied with estimates from 500 to 125,000. unions totaling 164 006 vote today. Police report little evidence of a strike as elevated and runway services run normally except for car withdrawals due to reduced traffic from a Jewish holiday.
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New York
Weschester County
Slaher
Infantile Paralysis Case Reported in Winston
Winston Salem Sept 28 Joseph William 13 months old son of Mr and Mrs Simmons of Southside was found to have infantile paralysis Tuesday afternoon. The physician summoned City Health Officer J J Kinyeun who confirmed the diagnosis and he took the child to the home. County health officer Dr E F Strickland notified and a rigid quarantine established.
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Winston-Salem
Joseph William
Much Liquor of a Fair Brand Poured in Street
One hundred forty five quarts of whisky confiscated the previous day were taken out Tuesday afternoon behind the city hall and smashed against a brick wall. The liquor found on eight suitcases on a Norfolk to Goldsboro train was unclaimed and will be destroyed within 24 hours unless claimed by someone.
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City Hall
Norfolk
Goldsboro
Infantile Paralysis Report in New York
New York health authorities report 26 new infantile paralysis cases today matching yesterday. Deaths doubled to 10, up from five the previous day.
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New York
Modern brick fronts reshaping High Point business block
Amos Furniture and Gilmer brothers will occupy remodeled Dora Richardson building at 131 South Main, forming two modern store fronts. W I Austin and B Mattocks move to new locations as McLellan’s remakes Jarrell building into a ten cent store. The project, costing about 1500? dollars, promises one of the handsomest business houses in the city with two stories deep fronts and white pressed brick.
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Amos Furniture Company
Gilmer Brothers
Mattock’s
Kress
Austin
Clark
Home Bank
High Point
McLelan Ten Cent
Jarrell
Amos and Gilmer
McLellan
Dora I. Richardson
South Main Street
Rankin Street
Amos
M North
Gilmer
Gilmer’s
Mattecks
McLellan’s
Richardson
Simmons
Penny
Kirkman
Jarrell Hotel
Dyer Boys
Heflin Speaking in Greensboro Seeks Car Seats
Hefflin speaking in Greensboro Friday night prompts supporters to call Mendenhall of the local Democratic committee to offer empty seats or request rides. He acts as a clearing house to arrange transportation for those without means. Cars should depart about an hour before.
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Heirman Mendenhall
Democratic Committee
Greensboro
Mendenhall
Molasses Mill Accident Kills Man Near Unionville
L. A. Helms aged 62 was killed instantly near his home in Unionville when his head was crushed between the lever and framework of a molasses mill in an accident dated September 28 at Monee.
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Monee
L. A. Helms
Unionville
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Vanderlip
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Mrs
North Wilkesboro
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Gander
Frank Staley
Otho
L Johnson
Robert Wood
Villa
Winston
Mercantile
Amos’ and
W. I. Austin
B. Mattocks
Heflin
MR. Mendenhall
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