Allies Push Near Monastir and Somme Front
Paris reports renewed Allied pressure north of the Ancre and near Beaumont Hamel as British forces repulse German counterattacks. Serbians advance east of the Cerna River toward Monastir with French momentum south of the city. Germany in winter’s grip as trains head to the Swiss frontier.
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Paris
Monastir
Neuve
Ancre
France
Beaumondlumel
Beaucourt
London
Beaumont-Hamel
Monas
Erna
Macedonia
Germany
Exchange Tlegraph Company
Berne
Berlin
Appeal for Pardons in Georgia Murder Case
Dr. J. W. McNaughton seeks a pardon from the State Prison Commission in time for Governor Harris to decide before retirement. He is serving a life term for poisoning victim Fred Flanders with arsenic at Milledgeville’s State Prison Farm. McNaughton’s attorneys argue the spouse of the victim faced no prosecution and contend both parties may be equally guilty or innocent.
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Atlanta
Hugh M. Dorsey
Georgia
J. W. McNaughton
State
Harris
McNaughton
Milledgeville
Fred Flanders
F. H. Safford
Swainsboro
Mrs. Flanders
Rumanian Front Progress Report From Dragos Lavele Region
The war office reported progress on the Dragos lavele front in Romania as of November 18, with Rumanian forces advancing in the sector. No details on casualties or specific moves were released.
Prisoner Writes Poetry After Eight Years in Atlanta Penitentiary
In Atlanta, Logan P. Martin, after eight years in the Federal Penitentiary, has gained a gentler outlook and plans to publish a book of poems selected from over a thousand he wrote in prison. Rev. C. B. Wilmer of St. Luke's Episcopal Church will assist him.
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Atlanta
Logan P. Martin
Joe
C. B. Wilmer
D. D
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Atlana
Ohio Valley Industrial Exposition Opens in Cincinnati
The Ohio Valley Exposition opened in Cincinnati Ohio offering a week long series of conferences and exhibits. It features a comprehensive display of products and natural resources from six states aimed at boosting agricultural commercial and industrial development along the Ohio River.
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Cincinnati
Ohio River
Ohio Valley
Bells of Atlanta Firehouse Saved as Keepsake
The historic Gus sie Hill fire bell, which rang for elections from 1894 through 1916, was removed from the Atlanta fire department headquarters and will be mounted on its own tower at Grant Park. Cap W R Joyner raised it briefly to ring in Andrew Wilson’s victory, drawing public sentiment to preserve the relic.
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Atlanta
Grover Cleveland
Oodrow Wilson
Gussie Hill
Atlanta Fire Department
Grant 'Srk
Scarcity of Labor Driven Coal Price Rise
Washington November 18 scarcity of labor at coal mines has been found by an agent of the department to be a factor in the increased price of coal. The investigation is not complete but Tennessee and Kentucky mines show mining costs up about 2.50 per ton.
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Washington
Agenis
Department
Quanee
Tennessee
Kentucky
Navy yard funds slated for Norfolk and Philadelphia
Washington reports that about half of the 6 million dollar navy yard appropriation will be spent at Norfolk with the remaining funds likely allocated to the Philadelphia yard. No final decision is made yet but indications point to an even split between the two sites under the secretary's jurisdiction.
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Washington
Navy Yards
Norfolk
Philadelphia
Forecast Promises Fair Weather Across Southeast Next Week
Washington reports generally fair weather for the southeast states during the week starting tomorrow. South Atlantic and east gulf states will see moderately low temperatures with frosts in the first half, then warmer conditions after Wednesday.
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Washington
South East States
South Atlantic
East Gulf States
Oldest Negro Church in West Denver Plans Weeklong Jubilee
Zion Baptist church in Denver prepares to open a seven day celebration marking its semi centennial. Townsfolk note it is the oldest Negro church west of the Missouri River, with elaborate preparations highlighting the anniversary.
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Denver
Colo
Zion Baptist Church
Missouri River
Founders Day Program at Sweet Briar College
Sweet Briar College in Virginia marked Founders Day with a program of exercises. The principal address was delivered by Dr Henry Noble MacCracken, president of Vassar College.
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Sweet Briar
Sweet Briar College
Henry Noble MacCracken
Vassar College
Roads Consider Adamson Law at Denver Meeting
The American Railway Association meets in Denver to discuss meeting the Adamson eight hour law requirements. Nearly all major railroad systems in the country send representatives to the Autumn conference.
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Denver
Colo
American Railway Association
Salvation Army Congress Postponed Amid Illness
The National Congress of the Salvation Army in Philadelphia is indefinitely postponed due to Commander Eva Booth’s critical illness. The event planned to open in Philadelphia on November 17 is postponed until further notice.
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Salvation Army
Congress
Philadelphia
National Congress of the Salvation Army
Eva Booth
Nitrate Search Yields Disappointment In US Deposits
The United States Geological Survey reports hopes for a domestic nitrate supply are dashed as deposits found in lava ledges limestone and sandstone fail to reach required depth or nitrate percentage. Promoters pushed stock schemes exploiting the prospect, but survey officials urge careful evaluation and warn against misleading representations.
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George H. Manning
Washington, D. C
United States
United States Geological Survey
Geological Survey
Hoyt S. Gale
United States Survey
WANT MORE PAY FOR EMPLOYES
Baltimore Maryland November 18 The American Federation of Labor adopted a resolution urging its president and council to seek a federal law raising civil service government salaries by at least 200 dollars a year The resolution notes that classified civil service workers struggle to support themselves and their families Several hundred delegates traveled to Washington for a sight seeing trip and will meet President Wilson at five this afternoon.
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Baltimore
American Federation of Labor
Congress
United States
Washington
Wilson
Device to Count California Vote Counting Device Arrests at White House
Saul Friedler of New York was arrested at the White House while trying to see President Wilson to sell a vote counting device. He claimed the machine could count all returns by midnight on Election Day and proposed California installation. He was committed to Washington Asylum Hospital for mental health evaluation.
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Washington
Saul Friedler
Orchard Street
New York
White House
Wilson
Friedler
California
Anti-Saloon League Mounts for 1917 Prohibition Drive
Raleigh reports a North Carolina Anti-Saloon League proposal to restrict liquor possession and commercial activity, modeled after Virginia law. The measure targets storage and receipt of liquor, prohibits manufacture for sale, seeks to broaden enforcement, and calls for statewide action with Bryan likely to speak. Prominent supporters include Rev. R. L. Davis and Archibald Johnson, among others.
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Raleigh
North Carolina Anti-Saloon League
General Assembly
League
William Jennings Bryan
Family car debate ends with exchange of wishes
A speaker urges their father to buy a new car, noting the old one is shabby. The father replies that he hopes to use the car more themselves, and the exchange closes with a lighthearted remark.
Unbeaten Elevens Face Rough Week in Championship Candidates
Atlanta Nov 18 With three unbeaten teams matching rivals outside title contention the football season peaks today. Auburn Georgia Tech Virginia and Georgia Tennessee Sewanee Louisiana State Mississippi Auburn slight favorite over Vanderbilt Tennessee ahead of Sewanee matchup. North Carolina A M visits Georgetown while North Carolina hosts Furman at Chapel Hill. Florida meets Indiana and Washington & Lee hosts Washington & Jefferson.
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Atlanta
Auburn
Georgia
Louisiana State
Mississippi
Baton Rouge
Alabama
Tulane
New Orleans
Virginia
Virginia Military Institute
Charlottesville
Lexington
Kentucky State
North Carolina A. & M
Georgetown
Washington
North Carolina
Furman
Chapel Hill
Florida
Indiana
Bloomington
Ind
Washington and Lee
Washington and Jefferson
Richmond
Yale and Princeton Face Key Eastern Football Showdowns
In New York on November 18 Yale meets Princeton drawing top attention. Syracuse meets Colgate at Syracuse and Harvard faces Brown in a tight clash. Cornell travels to Ithaca for a game with the Massachusetts Aggies and the Army hosts Springfield at West Point. Navy battles Villanova at Annapolis.
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New York
Yale
Princeton
Ney
Syracuse
Colgate
Harvard
Brown
Crimson
Cornell
Massachusetts
Princeton Yale Gridiron Battle Draws Big Crowd
Princeton prepares for a 2 PM kickoff as 40 000 fans gather in Princeton New Jersey to watch Yale meet Princeton. Despite Yale odds and Princeton being favored in bets the Tigers expect a tougher test than last week against Harvard.
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Princeton
N. J
Yale
Tigers
Harvard
Billy Sunday Birthday Greetings Amid Revival
Evangelist Billy Sunday in Boston after completing the first week of a revival receives congratulatory messages ahead of his fifty third birthday. Messages come from ministers and laymen across Omaha Baltimore Detroit Pittsburgh Philadelphia Paterson and other cities. He plans afternoon and evening services and will spend the rest of his birthday day with family and close friends at his Commonwealth avenue mansion.
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Boston
Mass
Billy” Sunday
Sunday
Ames
Omaha
Baltimore
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Paterson
Big Tabernacle
Commonwealth Avenue
Georgia Products Day Observed Across Georgia
Governor Harris proclaimed Georgia Products Day urging residents to grow more farm and garden products. In Atlanta a civic dinner drawn from across the state highlighted Georgia items on every menu dish from soup to nuts, showcasing local independence amid high prices.
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Atlanta
Harris
Georgia
Notable trio attends Southern Medical Association meeting in Atlanta
Dr Cary T Grayson private physician to President Wilson W J Harris FTC member appointed by Wilson and Dr Seale Harris SSA secretary treasurer and Graysons longtime friend arrive for the Atlanta convention. Harris edits the Southern Medical Journal and has grown SSA membership from 600 to 6000 during five years in office.
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Atlanta
Southern Medical Association
Cary T. Grayson
W. J. Harris
Seale Harris
Wilson
Federal Trade Commission
Harris
Grayson
Washington
Southern Medical Journal
Association
Jail free of prisoners as county facility sits empty
The county jail stood empty for the first time in memory as the last inmate was released after posting bond for trials in Rocky Mount and Wilson. Jailer J M Branch marked the moment with Jubilee services planned for 9 30 am, noting the unusual vacancy may last until Monday morning.
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J. M. Branch
Bond
Rocky Mount
Wilson
G. J. Hart
White
Rock Mount
Prices For Bacon
Atlanta reports rising prices in boarding houses as groceries and essentials soar. Landlords warn that meat lard flour sugar and other basics are up, forcing bachelor tenants to pay more.
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Atlanta
H. C
Hughes Electors Report Small California Gains
California election notes little change in returns as Hughes gains a small margin. With 625 of 684 San Francisco precincts counted the deviation shows a 74 vote swing to Hughes. State law requires completion by November 27 and Wilson still leads by about 3,200 unofficial votes. Los Angeles precincts show 1,214 of 1,215 counted with a Republican elector up by a net 121.
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Sacramento
Cal
California
San Francisco
Hughes
Wilson
Los Angeles
Handsome Pennsylvanian Anchors at Wilmington Harbor
The American freighter Pennsylvanian, one of the handsomest and largest vessels to visit this port, arrived from Charleston with nitrate of soda as part cargo. At 45189 tons it is among the era's greatest steamers, commanded by Captain Tapsley, with a black hull and white buff superstructure drawing crowds at the wharf.
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Pennsylvania
Wilmington
Charleston
D. C
Tapsley
Passage of Four Constitutional Amendments Restricts Local Legislation
Raleigh observers expect the four amendments to curb local lawmaking, eliminating about 75 percent of routine work in the biennial General Assembly. They foresee changes to school laws and a shift away from local boards toward more centralized control. The party debates about popular election of school boards continue, with doubt about passage this year.
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Raleigh
General Assembly
Mandy
Joyner
Cation
Times Have Changed Pie Memory Echoes in Exchange
A terse comment reflects shifts in tastes and nostalgia as the speaker notes that modern youths no longer yearn for the pies moms baked. The remark frames a generational gap in culinary memory and sentiment.
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