Teutonic Drive on Bucharest Gains Momentum
The report details how Field Marshal von Mackensen and General von Falkenhayn push toward Bucharest with Romanian resistance stiffening near the capital. Russian actions across Moldova and the south front near Kirlibaba are noted as Petersburg claims success while central operations in Macedonia face counterattacks near Cruministe.
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Bucharest
von Mackensen
von Falkenhayn
Torzburg Pass
Campuleung
Moldavia
Petrograd
Kirlibaba
Germany Accepts Possible Settlement Over Marina Sinking
Washington December 1 The German commander reports the Marina was a transport vessel and offers amends if immunity as a peaceful merchant ship is confirmed. Count von Bernstorff and Secretary Lansing discuss settlement terms as President Wilson awaits final understanding before deciding.
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United ~ Ces
Germany
Berlin
United States
Wilson
London
Marina
England
Newportews
Twe Sumarines
Britt seeks injunction over Buncombe returns in Weaver contest
In Raleigh judges heard that Buncombe county canvassed returns declaring Zebulon Weaver Democrat won the Tenth District seat by nine votes are fraudulent. Attorneys for Representative James J. Britt Republican seek a permanent injunction to remove Buncombe files from the secretary of state and bar action by the state board of canvassers. The hearing before Judge W M Bond followed a temporary order from Salisbury. The case may go to the House floor if not resolved tonight.
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Raleigh
N. C
James J. Britt
Wake County
Secretary of State
Rowan County Superior Court
Salisbury
W. M. Bond
Ater
Britt
Bond
Weaver
House of Representatives
Will Dedicate Church by Reverend Thompson at Wrightsville
The Wrightsville Methodist church will be dedicated during Sunday morning service with Rev. L. E. Thompson preaching the dedicatory sermon at 11 o clock. He will dedicate the building to God and may soon leave the district after four years as presiding elder. Members expect a large crowd for the ceremony.
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L. E. Thompson
Wrights Ville
Wilington
Thompson
Wrightsville
Died Aboard the Lathrop Near Brunswick
Aaron Fulwood a well known colored man of Supply died aboard the schooner Lathrop which arrived at the harbor this morning Captain J T Evans said Fulwood complained of leg trouble last night and was advised to rest in his bunk He was found unresponsive during a landing attempt and died sometime overnight authorities reported.
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Brunswick
Thief Sentenced in Recorder’s Court
Preston Quine a colored man was sentenced to six months on the county roads for stealing snuff from F E Dashagen Co on Water Street. Polly Wright a colored woman was sentenced to thirty days on the county farm but paid five dollars. She claimed mistreatment during imprisonment. Three men charged with drinking firewater on Thanksgiving were fined costs.
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Preston Quine
Recorder's Court
Polly
F. M. Rivenbark
Advertising firm seeks corporate charter in Raleigh
Application filed with the secretary of state for C. M. Moore, Inc. of Lillington to form a corporation with capital stock of 100000, of which 10000 is paid in. The business aims to operate a general advertising agency and to buy and sell stocks bonds and other securities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh, N. G
C. M. Moore, Inc
Lillington
Romanian defense preparations reported for Bucharest
Exchange Telegraph reports from Zurich via Rome that Romanian authorities are organizing a desperate defense of Bucharest. Civilians have evacuated the capital and government officials have moved to a town on the Russian frontier, reportedly Jassy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Exchange Telegraph Company
Zurich
Rome
Bucharest
Jassy
Thomas Watson Acquitted In Federal Obscenity Trial
Augusta Ga December 1 Thomas B E Watson author and editor was acquitted today by a federal court jury on all four counts charging sending obscene matter through the mail The trial began last Monday and the verdict came at 1042 am The release prompted quiet congratulations with one juror embracing Watson and no public demonstration reflecting the prior mistrial outcome.
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Augusta
Thomas BE. Watson
Watson
Bids Opened at Noon for Neuse River Tug Tender
Seven bids were submitted for a 50 foot motor tug dredge tender to serve on the Neuse River from New Bern. C P Willard & Co offered the lowest at 9100 while Wilmington Iron Works quoted 20000. Major Waldron will recommend to the War Department and award soon.
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United States Engineering Office
Neuse
New Bern
C. P. Willard & Co
Winthrop Harbor
Ill
Wilmington Iron Works
New York Yacht, Launch and Engine Co
New York
E. H. & J. H. Meadows
Great Lake Boat Building Corp
Milwaukee
Wis
Walk-Murdock & Co
Charleston
S. C
Wintrhop Harbor
Wilmington
N. C
Chance Marine Construction Co
Annapolis
Croatan
Sound
Federal Board Mediation to Stabilize Nashville Railway Strike
Judge William Chambers of the Federal Board of Mediation spoke with officials of the Chicago Chattanooga & St. Louis Railroad to decide if board members will travel to Nashville to help avert a threatened strike as President Paton requests the board’s services.
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Washington, D. C
William Chambers
Federal Board of Mediation
Chicago, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railroad
Nashville
Paton
Neilsen’s eel oil marketed in Wilmington claims broad health benefits
Advertisement notes Neilsen’s eel oil recommended for asthma rheumatism paralysis kidney and bladder troubles and general female diseases. It is marketed in Wilmington by A C Neilsen who has resided there 36 years.
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Neilsen
A. C. Neilsen
Wilmington
Roosevelt Campaign Count Stated Against Wilson
The Florida Times-Union notes that all but four of the eighteen states hearing Bryan backed Wilson, asking for a similar tally for Roosevelt. It reports Teddy carried all Wilson states except New York, where he is described as a smaller man than Barnes.
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Roosevelt
Mr. Bryan
Wilson
Teddy
New York
Barnes
Florida Times-Union
Delayed by a Dinner Quandary in Baseball Offseason
A lighthearted note recalls a delayed dinner due to a personal distraction after the baseball season ends. The speaker hints at a private matter needing concealment from his wife.
California debtor pays sixteen year old debt in Maine
A Maven Chunk, Pennsylvania resident receives a $20 check from a Californian settling a debt contracted sixteen years ago. The note notes slow returns but payment arrives.
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Maven Chunk, Pa
California
Washington Post
Seventy hour ultimatum on marking all storage eggs
New York December 1. The State Commissioner of Food and Markets ordered eight dealers to mark all cold storage eggs plainly as such before sale. He added eggs arriving from outside New York must be similarly labeled. He predicted retail prices would drop to 35 cents per dozen within ten days.
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New York
State Commissioner of Food and Markets
Westinghouse Demonstration Corps Visits City for Electrical Week
A Westinghouse Electric Company corps conducts house to house canvassing in residential districts to showcase electrical conveniences. R E Kelly leads demonstrations with Mrs. Kelly at Tidewater Power Company offices on Princess Street daily from morning until 5 pm beginning tomorrow.
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Westinghouse Electric Company
R. E. Kelly
Kelly
Tidewater Power Company
Princess Street
Greece in crisis as arms ultimatum expires
Greece faces a growing crisis as the Entente deadline on Greek arms possession lapses. King Constantine reportedly refuses the demand while the allied naval commander signals drastic action with troops ready for debarkation at Piraeus.
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Greece
Entente
Constantine
Piraeus
Athens
Voting ww big contest has begun in earnest
A report from Lamberton, WW, Dec 1 states a black suspect named John Johnson, linked to the murder of Rev. Hugh Harrellson of Dillon, SC, and the assault on Mrs. Harrellson, later allegedly assaulting a white woman in Fairmont. Sheriff Lewis and deputies rushed to Fairmont to aid in the capture, with the suspect surrounded in nearby woods.
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Lamberton
WW. C
John Johnson
Hugh Harrellson
Dillon
S. C
Harrellson
Fairmont
Lewis
Many Changes Noted In List of Candidates
CANDIDATES BUSY GATHERING VOTES. A subscription offer promises 25 000 votes for three months or longer if turned in by tomorrow night. The notice highlights heavy campaigning and appeal to supporters as the election nears.
American Ship Sights Unidentified Sub Off Cape Hatteras
The Crofton Hall reported sighting an unidentified low craft thirty miles east of Diamond Shoals on November 29. The vessel appeared submarine like, moved southward after a Spanish ship, and fled when the steamship altered course to offer help.
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New York
Diamond Shoals
Cape Hatteras
Crofton Hall
Funeral for Two Month Old William Register
Funeral services for William Register two months old son of Mr and Mrs Edward Register were conducted this morning at 1 o clock from their home 507 South Fifth street by Rev J M Wells pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Interment followed in Bellevue cemetery. PURCHASES PROPERTY
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William Register
Edward Register
South Fifth Street
J. M. Wells
D. D
First Presbyterian Church
Bellevue Cemetery
Deeds filed for parcels near Wilmington Shirt Company plant
Deeds show Bertha McCoy and J C McCoy transferring two lots on Kidder street between Third Fourth and Third between Kidder and Marstellar for the Wilmington Shirt Company extension. Other transfers include E T Taylor to R G Grady 12 acres in East Wilmington for 1000, Kenwood subdivision Lot 4, East Wilmington for 100, and more. The Dispatch contest notes heavy voting, emphasis on organization, and Get Acquainted Day with 25000 extra votes for qualifying subscriptions.
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Bertha McCoy
J. C. McCoy
Wilmington Shirt Company
Shirt Manufacturing Company
Kidder Street
Third
Fourth Streets
Third Street
Kidder and
Marstellar Street
E. T. Taylor
R. G. Grady
East Wilmington
W. A. Casteen
Kenwood
Thacia A. Price
Fred Underwood
Seventh
Eighth Streets
Louise Davis
Seventh and
The
Manhattan Company
Enoch Lee
Manhattan Subidivision
Ellen Kure
Bertha B. McCoy
Fort Fisher Sea Beach
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