Italicized Italians Press Near Venice in Fresh Piave Fighting
The article reports continued German and Austro-German pressure along the Piave river with Italian forces yielding ground in the hilly sectors from Feltre to Lake Garda while British and French reinforcements are awaited. Turkish and British operations in Mesopotamia and Palestine show gains for the Allies, including Turkish withdrawals from Tekrit and a seven mile advance in Palestine. A naval clash yields losses on both sides, with three ships sunk and thirty-three sailors missing. The piece closes with a union address focusing on farmer interests in North Carolina.
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Piave River
Adriatic Sea
Feltre
Lake Garda
Piave
Venice
Maurice
British War Office
Grisola
Zenson
Quero
Fellere
Tezze
Trentino
Asiago
Zette Comuni
France
Belgium
Passchendaele
Tigris River
Palestine
Tekrit
Bagdad
Tigris
Yonuce
Eenaine
Texze
Sette Comuni
Two British War Craft Sunk in Palestine Action
London report says a British destroyer and a small monitor cooperating with the army in Palestine were sunk by a hostile submarine. In total 32 men are missing, seven from the destroyer and 26 from the monitor.
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London
Palestine
Stroyer
Resolution of Patriotism adopted by State Farmers Union
The North Carolina Farmers Union held its November convention in Winston-Salem with large attendance. Dr. H Q Alexander read a loyalty pledge calling for patriotism and support of the government during national crisis, and the resolution was adopted unanimously.
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H. Q. Alexander
Winston-Salem
North Carolina Farmers’ Union
At of Trade
North Carolina
North
Farmers’ Educational and
Oetiae Uit UN
Number of Americans Killed by the Germans
American soldiers were killed or wounded as German shells struck the American trenches in France. A single shell caused multiple casualties in a reserve shack before soldiers moved to a dugout, while American artillery fire has been heavy and likely inflicted significant enemy losses.
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France
Associated Press
Will Make Drive for War Savings
Newly appointed state directors of the war savings movement plan an intensive campaign this holiday season to popularize war savings certificates and stamps. Frank A. Vanderlip will urge states to organize quickly to reach a two billion dollar loan goal within a year, with posters and ads to be shown in all localities within ten days. Directors will hear addresses from Vanderlip, McAdoo, Burleson, and Basil Blackett as they begin preparations before the December 3 formal opening.
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Washington
War Savings Movement
Treasury
Frank A. Vanderlip
War Savings Committee
Vanderlip
McAdoo
Burleson
Basil P. Blackett
British Treasury
Alexander Re-Elected President of North Carolina Farmers Union
De, Alexander reelected president of the North Carolina Farmers Union at the morning session with one dissenting vote. He outlined patriotic resolutions and a plan to purchase $20,000 in Liberty bonds signaling war support. Dr Clarence Poe was not reelected to the executive committee but served as national delegate, as officers including National President C S Barrett were reelected. The convention adjourned about 3 pm after approving nitrate of soda import and distribution steps. Barrett agreed to join a Washington trip with the committee to coordinate with the agricultural department.
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United States
Union
H. Q. Alexander
Dr. Alexander
North Carolina
Winston-Salem
North Carolina Farmers’ Union
Clarence Poe
Progressive Farmer
Raleigh
Barrett
Farmers’ Union Convention
Congress of the United States
Washington
Agricultural Department
C. 8. Barrett
Maryland Prohibition Fight Ahead in Legislature
Baltimore on November 15. George W. Gabbe general superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League of Maryland said the league will wage an uncompromising fight in the Maryland legislature convening in January for statewide prohibition. He added a referendum will not be considered and the dry forces claim an indicated majority in the forthcoming session.
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Baltimore
George W. Gabbe
Agti-Saloon League of Maryland
Maryland
Grabbe
President Wilson Seeks Rail Strike Avoidance Conference
President Wilson calls the heads of four major railroad brotherhoods to a November 22 conference to avert a strike and keep rail operations. He urges patriotic priority over private interest, noting similar wartime emergency plans and potential arbitration to settle wages and disputes.
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Washington
Wilson
Beais
Uniom
William L. Chambers
Board of Mediation and Conciliation
United States
Judge Chambers
Mediation Board
Cleveland
White House
Switchmen’s Union of North America
Americans exact part of revenge in trench raid clash
American infantrymen and French allies ambushed a large German patrol in No Man’s Land near shell-runned farms, killing or wounding many. The surprise attack followed a nighttime raid, with both sides increasing patrols and shelling as sniping and grim losses occur. One American NCO was killed.
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France
Associated Press
No Man’s Land
American Theerman
A New Proprietor
A brief fragment notes a change in ownership with a skeptical remark about prior plans. It references a magazine and indicates a prior expectation of taking action. The readable text centers on ownership shift and timing concerns.
Submarine War Waning as British American Tactics Succeed
British and American naval actions reduce the German U boat threat. Last week six British merchant ships were sunk, the fewest since the campaign began, with only one over 1,600 tons. Ground in the Piave valley sees Italian and Allied troops contesting gains as Austro German forces push along Lake Garda and the Asiago plateau. Palestine pressure yields Ottoman withdrawals toward Bagdad while signals from Petrograd and Moscow show Kerensky’s contested control amid unclear Russian leadership.
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Germany
Acre
Piave River
Adriatic Sea
Feltre
Lake Garda
Piave
Venice
Maurice
British War Office
Grizola
Christmas Cheer Boxes For Our Soldier Boys
Fifteen Christmas cheer boxes headed for France were packed by local ladies yesterday, each containing cigarettes, tobacco, gum, oil, candles, dates, candy, soap, books, cards. Fundraising to cover postage and shipping, with donations urged at local shops and Mrs. Koohtital.
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France
Pmck
Red Cross
English Drug Company
Lee & Lee Company
Lloyd George Faces Severe Criticism Over War Council Move
London reports a storm of opposition as Premier Lloyd George returns from Italy to confront a potential vote of no confidence. Critics from Morning Post to The Times attack his plan for a three nation war council and military committee, fearing overlap with the general staff and questioning its necessity and impact on war strategy.
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England
London
Lloyd George
Great Britain
Italy
International War Council
France
Versailles
Europe
Morning Post
Globe
The
Times
Asquith
Lloy George
the Globe
L. J. Maxse
National Review
Notes on the Y M C A Campaign in Monroe
Local Y M C A workers received letters from Monroe boys with the Colors praising the Y M C A efforts. Lt Andrew Monroe in France praises the branch station supplying free music and writing materials, plus a 70 mile hike with Y M C A tents ready. Amos Stack of Ft Oglethorpe commends free writing supplies and urges NC subscriptions. Fred Smith at Ft Oglethorpe lauds Y M C A buildings and a camp life facility.
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Monroe
Andrew Monroe
France
Amos Stack
Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga
Quartermaster Corps
North Carolina
Fred Smith
Ft. Oglethorpe
American Missionary Jumped Overboard From Liner
Miss A. P. Davis, an American missionary bound from China to Virginia, jumped from a Canadian liner at Yokohama on November 4 after escaping two nurses. She crawled through a porthole to her death as reports reached Victoria, B C, on November 14.
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Victoria
B. C
A. P. Davis
China
Yokohama
Miss Davis
Virginia
Morgan Conducts Auctions in Wadesboro and Marshville Stores
Mr. C. W. Morgan of Union County spent the weekend in Wadesboro conducting several auction sales. He commented on the cost of living noting he bought a dollar’s worth of meat in a Marshville store, later losing it, and finding the meat still in his hip pocket when he felt for it.
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Mr. Morgan
Wadesboro
C. W. Morgan
Union County
Marshville
John W. Foster Former Secretary of State Dead
John W. Foster former secretary of state and diplomat died in Washington at age 79 after a long illness. He served as minister to Mexico Russia and Spain and as secretary of state under President Harrison. Funeral planned in Washington with interment in Evansville Indiana.
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Washington
John W. Foster
China
Evansville
Ind
John Watson Foater
United States
Harrison
Sue~lemens Blaine
Hawaii
Senate
Cleveland
Foster
Mexico
Russia
Spain
Brazil
Germany
British West Indies
Paris
Bering Sea
Japan
Mr. Foster
Pike County
Indiana
Uniom
Yuan Shi-kai
Ordeg
Yuan
Indian Woman Dances Herself to Death at Fort Yates
Fort Yates North Dakota November 14 reports reached here that Red Tomahawk wife of a local policeman said to be Sioux chief. Mrs Tomahawk aged years reportedly participated in an Indian dance last Sunday night over exerting herself. Local observers note illness follows the event amid ongoing harsh conditions in the reservation area.
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Red Tomahawk
Ing Rock
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