Retreats and Pursuit Across Wallachia and Monastir Fronts
Rumanian forces retreat toward Filliash as Austro German troops close on Craiova. Entente troops pursue through Monastir with French and Serbian forces advancing and German and Bulgarian positions being probed. Italian defense repels a center attack west of Monastir while Somme and Ancre remain artillery heavy.
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Petrograd
Filliash
Craiova
Orsovia
Jiul
Arp
Monastir
Berlin
Paris
Somme
Ancre
France
Wilson outlines rail way reform plans same as August address
President Wilson discussed cabinet details on railway legislation and affirmed six recommendations from his August special address. He supports an eight hour work day and a wage basis for rail workers, plus a commission to oversee compliance, with Attorney General Gregory ready to defend the constitutionality of the law.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Adamson
Gregory
Brotherhood
Lee
Mexico
New York
Indiana
Illinois
Brotherhoods
Earthquake Shocks Washington Area Today
A strong earthquake was recorded near Georgetown University, lasting from 1:31 to 2:15 a.m. local time. The epicenter was estimated 1,200 to 2,200 miles from Washington with center details unclear in the report.
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Washington
Georgetown Uiversity
Hundreds Die in Russia Accident (Bakkaritsha)
Petrograd reports 341 killed and 667 injured in a disaster at Bakkaritsha. No further details given.
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Russia
Petrograd
London
Bakkaritsha
Gompers Welcomes Affiliation of Railway Brotherhoods
Baltimore November 21 delegates of the American Federation of Labor welcomed the forecast affiliation of the four major railway brotherhoods. W G Lee urged unity and warned of arbitration laws possibly harming labor while praising President Wilson for eight hour work day support.
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Baltimore
American Federation of Labor
W. G. Lee
Great Brotherhoods
Federation of Labor
Lee
Federation
Wilson
Congress
Bishop Alpheus W. Wilson Dies at 82 in Baltimore
Baltimore Maryland November 21 Bishop Alpheus W Wilson of the Methodist Episcopal Church South died at his home at age 82 after a month long tour of the South He had served as bishop since 1882 and was noted as a national Biblical scholar He returned home last night from Richmond in an automobile and fell ill upon arrival.
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Baltimore
Alpheus W. Wilson
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Wilson
South
Richmond
Defense evidence aims to show animosity in murder case
Nashville Tennessee November 21. Evidence admitted by the defense in the murder case of Charles E Trabue against Harry S Stokes sought to prove the alive Imman harbored hostility toward the accused.
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Nashville
Tenn
Charles E. Trabue
Harry S. Stokes
Iman
Will Not Try and Prove an Alibi
Huntsville Alabama November 21 David D Overton former clerk of Madison county court today faced trial in Madison county circuit court charged with the murder of Probate Judge W T Lawler here last June His attorneys indicated he will plead self defense and they will attempt to prove that Overton was compelled to take severe measure to defend his own life
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Huntsville
Ala
David D. Overton
Madison County
W. T. Lawler
Overton
Calls for National Bank Statements
Washington November 21 The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all National banks on Friday November 17 by official notice and requires detailed reports from every chartered bank.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency Today
Deutschland, AGA Starts Back From New London Voyage
The Deutschland began its return voyage from New London heading to Bremen shortly after 2 PM. The departure marks the start of the vessel's return trip as of November 21.
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New London
Conn
Bremen
New Bern Prepares for Sudan Temple Shrine Visit
New Bern North Carolina expects over a thousand Shriners and novices for the institution of Sudan Temple with a large, elaborate program. The first visitors arrive late today as New Bern gears up for a major Shrine event tomorrow.
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New Bern
N. C
Sudan Temple
North Carolina
Dispatch Grand Prize Voting Contest Attracts Nominations
The Dispatch announces a grand prize contest with prizes including an Overland and Ford autos, a Carolina Beach lot, a Victrola, gold, a range, a kitchen cabinet, and watches. Nomination coupons and special ballots drive voting, with campaigns encouraged for women and girls to enlist supporters and subscriptions.
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Overland Automobile
Ford Automobile
K. Mystic Ranke
Dispatch
Wilmington
Tar Heel
Overland
Ford
Carolina Beach
Atlantic Coast Line declares 3.5 percent semiannual dividend
Richmond Va Nov 21 The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad board of directors declared a 3 1 2 per cent semiannual dividend on common stock payable January 10 1917 to stockholders of record December 19 All old officers and directors were re elected President Kenly reported operating revenues for the year at 34 445 110 33 an increase of 2 908 635 50 over 1915 taxes rose 204 673 99 but net operating revenues rose 2 811 110 36 The report notes prosperous affairs George B Elliott Richmond named to executive committee succeeding Hamilton F F Darden of Wilmington elected assistant secretary
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Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Corporation
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Road
Kenly
Papt
George B. Elliott
Alexander Hamilton
F. F. Darden
Wilmington
Atlantic Coast Line Restores Dividend to 7 Percent
The Atlantic Coast Line declares a 3 12 percent dividend on common stock, restoring it to a 7 percent basis. Directors at the annual meeting were re-elected. November 21. New York.
Brunswick resident reflects on presidential vote and bridge plans
Mr. J. S. Phelps of Supply Brunswick county visits the Dispatch with thoughts on the Hughes defeat and Wilson victory. He praises Democratic gain, notes Brunswick’s mixed feelings, and discusses bridge or ferry plans awaiting New Hanover action. He is accompanied by Mr. Floyd Kirby.
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Supply
Brunswick County
Dispatch
Brunswick
Charles Evans Hughes
Fair Country
Woodrow Wilson
Phelps
Wilson
Hughes
New Hanover
Cape Fear
Floyd Kirby
Butler’s Return Strengthens Army For Navy Clash
West Point reports the return of Butler, the giant tackle with three years’ experience, boosting the Army line for Saturday’s game with Navy. He reinforces a squad praised as one of the heaviest fielded at West Point in many years.
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West Point
N. Y
Butler
Army
Navy
Craven County Hog Killing Time Shifts With Cold Weather
New Bern N C November 21 The onset of frost delays the usual hog killing and many hogs will be sold in coming days. Cotton on the New Bern market sold at about 19.87 cents per pound with 50 to 60 bales at that price and buyers offered 20 cents for some bales but owners held. In Pamlico County James Scott age 64 died unexpectedly from paralysis.
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New Bern
N. C
Craven County
James Scott
Pamlico County
Mexican and American commissioners near border settlement
In Atlantic City on November 21 President Wilson approved a plan to withdraw the American punitive expedition within a reasonable time under conditions that protect territory south of the border. The proposal includes frontier guards and punishment for marauding bands, while rejecting limits on pursuing bandits. Mexican chief Luis Cabrera and colleagues opposed further troop activity, awaiting formal word from Wilson.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Lance
Carranza
United States
Luis Cabrera
Cabrera
Lane
Wilson
Ey Poe
Republican National Committee Chief Refuses Concession
New York November 21 Chairman Willcox of the Republican National committee arrived at headquarters from Lakewood where he and Charles Evans Hughes rested from campaign toil He reaffirmed that Republicans have not conceded the win for President Wilson and gave no forecast for when a definite statement might come He noted that even after California’s official count other states could leave the final result in doubt.
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New York
Willcox
Republican National Committee
Republican National
Lakewood
Charles Evans Hughes
Wilson
Hughes
California
MP urges armed merchant fleet to sink submarines
Robert P. Houston, MP from Liverpool and head of the Houston Line of Steamers, tells The Times the British merchant marine should take sea law into its own hands and arm against U boats despite government limits, offering 2,000 pounds to any master who sinks a German submarine.
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London
Robert P. Houston
Liverpool
Houston
the Times
Cotton Over Twenty Cents at New Bern
New Bern North Carolina November 21 Cotton sold here today brought 20 14 cents More than 500 bales were sold yesterday at 20 cents
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New Bern
N. C
Not Afraid of Coal Shortage in New Bern
In New Bern on November 21 a rising coal cost worries few residents who turn to slabs from local sawmills as a cheap alternative. Many households report satisfaction with the slabs while noting coal’s overnight burn advantage. Postmaster L G Daniels and the local office anticipate first class status by year end due to rising receipts and strong fiscal performance.
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New Bern
New
L. G. Daniels
Swiss government will not recognize new kingdom of Poland
Paris dispatch reports the Swiss government will not recognize the newly created kingdom of Poland. The decision will remain secret until after the war, per a Radio Agency transmission. The note adds the stance is not to be disclosed publicly during the conflict.
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Kingdom of
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