Emperor Wilhelm Proclaims Peace Offer After Macedonian Front Crumbles
Berlin reports that in a proclamation issued from Basel Germany’s Emperor Wilhelm states he has decided, with allies, to offer peace to the enemy. He praises troops for defending the homeland, notes the crumbling Macedonian front, and calls for continued strength and resolve. The message honors those who died for the fatherland and urges preparation for negotiations only if honorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Katherland
Fatherland
Wilhelm
Epidemic Influenza Shapes Local Life And News
The Central Carolina Fair was canceled due to the Spanish influenza. The City Council extended closures of theatres churches and schools amid the flu surge. Local figures endure illness including Mrs H D Sears and V A J Idol as well as Dr J C Rowe. The paper notes wartime bond appeals and local marriages including Hattie Welch and Alvin Mickles and Robi B White Jr marrying Mary Plummer. A local article jokes about flu and alcohol supply and urges bonds for Liberty. A motorcycle and a north carolina liquor seizure are also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus L. Wheeler
David Folsom
Moore County
W. S. Royal
H. D. Sears
Central Carolina
Camp Green
Hattie Welch
Alvin Mickles
L. W. McFarland
V. A. J. Idol
J. J. Farriss
Carter
Robi. B White, Jr
Mary Plummer
Greenville
S. C
Germany
Charlotte
High Point
Iron Cross
Ray Hedgecock
Chestnut St
Mary A Clodfelter
Review
Rt. 4
J. C. Rowe
Salisbury
Gilbert T. Rowe
North Carolina
Six Y W C A Women Escape From Russia
Atlanta officials report that six Young Women’s Christian Association secretaries sent to Russia to organize work in Petrograd and other cities have escaped from Russia. Their fate had been unknown for months and their whereabouts were a matter of guesswork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Russia
Young Women’s Christian Association
Petrograd
Nearing the Goal as High Point Subscribes for Liberty Loan
High Point has subscribed 614 600 toward the fourth Liberty Loan leaving 160 500 to secure a quota of 775 100. The drive continues despite influenza and peace talks and aims to meet the target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Death of Wilson Brooks Stamey Honors Fraternal Leader
W L Stamey received a telegram announcing the death of Wilson Brooks Great Chief of Records of the Great Council United States Improved Order of Red Men. Funeral planned Saturday in Chicago. No cause given. Captain-level military dispatches report Allied advances in northern France, reoccupation of Lens coal fields, anticipated American coal mining units entering mines, and potential new Franco British offensives. M J Crowder spent the week in Virginia on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Stamey
Wilson Brooks
Great Council of the United States
Red Men
Chicago
Lens
Washington
Hindenburg Line
Enite
Nnts
Arematieres J Lens
Scarpe
Cambrai
France
Het
United States
Lens-Armentieres
Belgium
Albert
Armentieres
Courtain
Plumer
Rheims
St. Thierry
Olien
St. Quentin
The
Oise
Aisne
Beaten On All Fronts Cry For Peace War Slogan
Beaten on all fronts the article urges allies to demand unconditional surrender from Germany Austria and Turkey. It condemns German rulers and calls for warlike resolve, noting Wilson rejected armistice and demands removal of foreign territory before peace talks. Aimed at mobilizing public sentiment for strong terms against the enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Austria
Turkey
France
Belgium
Wilson
Allied governments pay scant heed to peace proposals
The Entente powers ignore peace demands from Prince Maximilian of Baden and the Austro-Hungarian government as German and Austrian plans for armistice are not acknowledged. President Wilson receives no formal notice, and unofficial opinion suggests peace only possible if the Teutonic allies surrender unconditionally and accept his terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Maximilian
Baden
Wilson
What a Liberty Bond Is The Nation's Bond Promise Explained
A mortgage on every acre of ground, every wheat stalk, every railroad, every building and every form of wealth from coast to coast. A bond is a bank account backed by every resource in the United States. All Americans will buy Liberty Bonds and be 100 percent American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Dedication of Wesley Memorial Postponed Amid Influenza
The Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church dedication, planned with Bishop A V W Darlington, is postponed due to the Spanish influenza outbreak. City council bans public gatherings until Wednesday. revival services and a Sunday night license event are also delayed. Mayor William P. Ragan is ill with influenza, improving after a high fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Rowe
West High Street
Ragan
Ely. P. Denson Promoted Assistant Chief of Staff
Word from Ely P. Denson reports he finished his staff course and now serves as assistant chief of staff of the 28th Division US Army. He fought at the Marne, was later detailed to college, and has made a wonderful army record, with High Point proud of him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
P. Denson
U. S. Army
Denson
Marne
Army
High Point
Liberty Bond Subscriptions Urged for High Point Allotment
All subscribers must send payments to the Federal Reserve Bank on the morning of the 18th. Those who have not yet paid the initial 10 percent are urged to do so at once to count toward High Point's allotment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve Bank
High Point
Kaiser Admission Seen as Important Peace Move
Washington reports Kaiser address to the German army and navy drew attention beyond the peace offer. Despite a bellicose tone, observers noted the Macedonian front has crumbled and his claim that our front will not be broken appeared modest for his standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Peace Offer Sparks Debate On Bond Drive Impact
Washington observers note German peace overtures may try to affect Liberty Bond sales, while officials believe Americans will respond by over subscribing the fourth Liberty loan to show no peace but victory. Judge J. C. Pritchard speaks Oct 14 in the auditorium, with James H. Paul of Raleigh speaking in Asheboro the night before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Meres Ae
James H. Paul
Raleigh
Asheboro
Why High Point Should Subscribe to the Fourth Liberty Loan
The piece urges High Point and surrounding areas to subscribe their full Fourth Liberty loan quota to support 1500 local soldiers in the U S services. It argues the cost of maintaining and sending troops totals about 3 million dollars, framing bond purchase as a patriotic, non sacrifices financial duty with the city urged to set a quick, prominent example and join other towns on the honor roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
United States
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
America
France
Eigh Point
Hindenburg Line Smashed by Allies in Major Breakthrough
Allied forces report capturing Cambria and driving German armies into retreat. About 15,000 prisoners and 300 enemy pieces reportedly taken as Tuesday’s fighting shattered the Hindenburg Line. Observers predict Germany may seek peace to delay further losses while regrouping for another push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambria
Hindenburg
Germany
Alsace-Lorraine
Winston Health Committee Orders Barber Shops Closed
The Winston city health committee closed the barber shops and asked merchants to close at 7 p.m. on Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Health Committee of
Winston
City
Prominent Greensboro Lawyer Beall Dies in Washington
Thomas S Beall a noted Greensboro attorney died in Washington last week from Spanish influenza. Private Castle and Rev Gilbert T Rowe attended a Liberty Loan rally at Trinity Sunday morning where a talk was postponed due to influenza. An estimated ten thousand visited the Liberty Bond show Thursday with many viewing the entire program. Government bonds are shown as a better investment than bank money, yielding 4 percent tax free. Rev J A Clarke, J Elwood Cox and Private Castle attended a rally in Spray Monday afternoon. In news, Allied forces advanced and Germany's front held by the enemy for the first time in decades was broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas S. Beall
Greensboro
Washington
Private Castle
Gilbert T. Rowe
Trinity
J. A. Clarke
J. Elwood Cox
Castle
Spray
Germany
Wallburg Baptist meetings continue to do good work
Mary A. Clodfelter reports ongoing Wallburg Baptist church meetings led by Rev. Kirksey with assistance from Rev. Fred N. Dayton of Winston. Note mentions Amy Rusband ill but hoped to recover. R. M. Clochester visited South Winston on business. Bettie Long visited John Lee Shoals. local men and boys receive daily questionnaires. Mrs. Will Hedgecock praised for patriotism as her sons Herbert in training camp and another son registered Sept. 12. Miss Lou Hine recovering well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Mary A. Clodfelter
Wallburg Baptist Church
Kirksey
Fred N. Dayton
Winston
Amy Rusband
R. M. Clochester
South Winston
Bettie Long
John Lee
Yanks Deliver Hammer Blows to Enemy Front
Paris French troops smash German positions along a wide Champagne front. The war office says the French crossed the Aisne canal and reached the outskirts of Aguécourt, nearing Aumenancourt le Petit eight miles north of Rheims. Eastward they advance north of Pomadie, Lavann and Epoye, and have captured Faverger on the Suippe river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Champagne
War Office
Aisne Canal
AguHcourt
Aumenancourt-le-Petit
Rheims
Pomadie
Lavann
Epoye
Pare
Faverger
Suippe
Trinity Book Club Play Aims To Please Crowd
News from Old Trinity reports a Friday night Trinity Book Club play was well attended and deemed a success. The item also notes social visits and moves among residents on College and North Main streets, with mentions of Grace Holton, Laura Royals, Merriman Crawford, and Mrs. Letha Spencer. Domestic travel and a livestock loss due to a predator are also recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Book Club
Grace Holton
High Point
Bruce Craven
College Street
Royland Payne
North Main
Laura Royals
Emma Welborn
Merriman Crawford
Wood House
Letha Spencer
W. N. Edder
Mitchell
South Trinity
Route 1 Items from Last Week Review
Mrs. Smith in feeble health. Mrs. Mary Cullers family updates. Mr. and Mrs. Welch visited their daughter Mrs. James Lowe. Miss Me Davis bought a Ford. Miss ether Bolling clerking. Fred Grissom home on twenty day furlough and looks well. Mrs. W. E. Kirkman harvests strawberries. strawberry pies on September 7. Linden Burns and Annie Burns visited from Winston and High Point. Joe Byerly makes and sells homemade molasses. J. Max Gordon and family visited the Clodfelters. Avery Cook, son of J. R. Cook, attends Jamestown High School. school there reputed good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Mary Culler
F. W. Welch
James Lowe
Davis
Ether Bolling
Fred Grissom
Fred
W. E. Kirkman
Linden Burns
Winston
Annie Burns
High Point
Mary Cullers
Joe Byerly
J. Max Gordon
Walter Clodfelter
Avery Cook
J. R. Cook
Jamestown High School
Avery
Peach Hill News Summary at Kernersville Route 1
The community reports selling tobacco at good prices and molasses production due to scarce sugar. John W. Moore and family visited F. L. Hedgecock. A singing drew a large crowd at Mechanicville. Solomon A. Horney of Abbott’s Creek was buried there at 67. Mina Welborn visited her father P. H. Welborn. A. C. Davis suffered a cold. many others have colds. John Gilliam and family from Alamance visited J. J. Idol. Mrs. Henry Hicks and children from Detroit are visiting C. A. Davis. Master Clyde Hedgecock visited his grandmother C. P. Hedgecock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Moore
F. L. Hedgecock
Mechanicavillé
Solomon
A. Horney
Abbott's
Creek
Mina Welborn
High Point
P. H. Welborn
A. C. Davia
John Gilliam
Alamance County
J. J. Idol
Henry Hicks
Detroit
Mich
C. A. Davis
Abbott's Creek
Clyde Hedgecock
C. P. Hedgecock
Berlin says Americans succeeded at Exermont push
German official report says American forces pressed east of Exermont between the Argonne and Meuse, making a successful advance to wooded heights about a kilometer north. Message also notes the death of Archie Kellum in a training camp, with his remains buried in Greensboro near his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Exermont
Argonne
Meuse River
Archie Kellum
C. E. Kellum
Alsee
Sam Kellum
Greensboro
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Kaiser
Basel
Switzerland
AL Wome
M. J. Crowder
Virginia
América
Liberty Bond
Arras
Verdun
OLD Trinity
Vidi
Peach Hill
Kernersville
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