Russians Drive Back Romanians on Front Near Bucharest
The war corps report says Russian forces continued their offensive in northern Rumania with no net gains, Romanian defenders pulled back near Bucharest, while an Entente assault near Ypres failed. Artillery and machine gun fire were active on multiple fronts with no major developments overall.
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Berlin
Sayville
War Office
Rumania
Bucharest
Belgium
Ypres
London
Gueudecourt
Somme Front
Paris
Army of the East
France
Somme
Ablencourt
Presiore
British November Casualties Reported In Somme Campaign
London reports November casualties total 74,650 with 2,351 officers and 72,299 men. Fewer losses than October attributed to weather slowing the Somme campaign. This brings five months of Somme period casualties to 488,852.
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London
Somme
Interred at Oakdale
The remains of Mr. Stephen H. Chadbourn were sent to Oakdale cemetery in Spartanburg South Carolina where funeral services were conducted by Rev. William H. Milton D J pastor of St James Episcopal Church Pallbearers included honorary members Charles S Grainger William Latimer Jr and active members J W Yates Guyrdwell W D MacMillan Jr W Elliot Clayton Giles Jr and Swift M Boatwright A large crowd attended the graveside service showing esteem for the deceased.
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Stephen H. Chadbourn
Spartanburg
S. C
Oakdale Cemetery
William H. Milton
D. J
St. James’ Episcopal Church
Charles S. Grainger
William Latimer, Jr
J. W. Yates
Guy Rordwell
W. D. MacMillan, Jr
W. Elliot
Clayton Giles, Jr
Swift M. Boatwright
Elks Lodge Holds Dedication Ceremony in Decatur
Decatur Illinois November 30 tomorrow will be a red letter day for the local lodge of Elks with the formal dedication of their magnificent new hall. Grand Exalted Ruler Edward Righter of New Orleans and other grand lodge officials will attend to oversee the ceremonies.
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Decatur
Ill
Lodge of Elks
New
Maois
Edward Righter
New Orleans
Grand Lodge
Germany Open to Peace Under Nation’s Existence Guarantees
Berlin reports Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg told the Reichstag the nation is willing for the war to end, provided guarantees ensure Germany’s future. The remarks came during the introduction of the man-power bill.
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Berlin
Sayville
Reichstag
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Germany
Societies Meet in Joint Session at Kenly School
Kenly North Carolina November 30 Lat ter Friday afternoon the literary societies held a joint session presenting programs. The Thalian Society offered a Burns life and works program while Rollins debated American Negroes should be colonized in Africa with a affirmative ruling. A Thanksgiving program followed with broad student participation and large community attendance.
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Kenly
N. C
The
Thalian Society
Robert Burns
Rollins Society
Africa
Brussels imposes Flemish language rule for Belgian administration
Brussels authorities issue drastic language regulations for subordinates in Belgium. Flemish to be used in all official acts and communications in Flemish speaking districts. French allowed only when specifically requested or original inquiry was in French. From January 1 1917 all Brussels to Flemish district notices must be in Flemish with translations as needed. German allowed only in regions where it is the country language.
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Brussels
Belgium
Japan pressures to seize Dutch East Indies in rising sun plan
Yasaburo Takekoshi, former Japanese minister, urges Japan to take Java and Sumatra from the Netherlands now to secure raw materials and national safety. Dutch press dismisses neutrality claims but notes the influential Japanese campaign risks attention amid global war shifts.
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Hague
Netherlands
Japan
Java
Sumatra
Holland
United States
America
Yasaburo Takekoshi
Netherlands East Indies
Germany
Alsace-Lorraine
France
Annam
Tongking
Great Britain
East Indies
Method Improves for Accuracy in Crop Estimates
Washington reports that the Bureau of Crop Estimates has systematized crop size estimation. Nearly two million schedules and about 160 000 personal investigations support monthly government crop reports. The 1915 cotton estimate was within three tenths of one percent of Census figures.
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Washington
Bureau of Crop Estimates
United States Department of Agriculture
Census Bureau
Bureau
Betting Even on Carolina Game
Grey skies over the Virginia and North Carolina football teams in Richmond as they arrive for the Thanksgiving game. Weather promises a partly cloudy, cooler day. Optimists in both camps see no odds, crowds swell with visitors, and excursion trains continue to roll in. Premiums over one hundred percent offered for reserved seats.
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Richmond
Virginia
North Carolina
Weather Bureau
Contested Will Of Rye Beach Artist At Probate Court
In Portsmouth probate court a hearing is set for tomorrow over the will of Charles A. Austin eccentric Rye Beach resident who left most of his estate to an English regiment. A brother and sister challenge the will and seek to break it.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Charles A. Austin
Rye Beach
Southern Football Season Heads Into Classic Showdowns
Georgia Tech and Tennessee finish undefeateds as they face Auburn and Kentucky State respectively. Virginia battles North Carolina in Richmond while Vanderbilt hosts Sewanee in Nashville. Other showdown pairings include Georgia versus Alabama in Birmingham and LSU versus Tulane in New Orleans with several regional matches across the South.
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Atlanta
Georgia Tech
University of Tennessee
Auburn
Tennessee
Kentucky State
Knoxville
University of Virginia
University of North Carolina
Richmond
Vanderbilt
Sewannee
Nashville
Virginia
Harvard
Yale
North Carolina
Cambridge
Sewanee
South
Georgia
Alabama
Birmingham
Louisana State
Tulane
New Orleans
Mississippi
Mississippi College
Jackson
North Carolina A. & M
Washington and Lee
Raleigh
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Virginia Military Institute
Roanoke
Health Week to begin in Minneapolis with parade
Minneapolis plans its first Health Week with cooperation from the city, hospitals, and welfare groups. A health parade with 30 floats will open the festivities, followed by lectures in factories, settlements, churches, and schools. The week ends with a mass meeting at the auditorium with President Vincent presiding and Dr. Harvey Wiley delivering the principal address.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Vincent
University of Minnesota
Harvey Wiley
United States Department of Agriculture
Snuff Thief Preston Quince Arrested After Warehouse Theft
Preston Quince a colored drayman was arrested yesterday afternoon about 6 o'clock while attempting to flee with four packages of snuff from the F. E. Hashagen & Co. warehouse at 210 North Water Street. He was seen by fellow draymen, held until Policeman J. R. Minshaw arrived, and placed under arrest. He will be tried tomorrow.
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Preston Quince
F. E. Hashagen & Co
North Water Street
Quince
J. R. Minshaw
Coast Guard Cutter Seminole Returns After Target Practice
The Seminole finished a brief cruise off Cape Fear to conduct annual target practice with rapid fire guns. It left port the night of the 28th and came back today so the crew could share Thanksgiving dinner in Wilmington.
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Coast Guard
Cape Fear
Wilmington
President Wilson Attends Quiet Thanksgiving Day
Washington November 30 President Wilson spends Thanksgiving with family and joins celebrations. He attends his regular Presbyterian church while declining other invitations. The White House turkey is selected for dinner and he and Mrs. Wilson plan to attend a Navy Relief Society benefit ball at the Washington Navy Yard in the evening.
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Washington
Wilson
St. Patrick's Church
White House
Navy Relief Society
Washington Navy Yard
Watson Case Opens In Federal Court Obscenity Trial
Augusta Ga November 30 Argument began in the Federal District Court on the Thomas E Watson obscenity in the mails case. Before the close of evidence the defendant testified he mailed the articles in question after previously declining to admit responsibility.
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Augusta
Thomas E. Watson
Federal District Court
Time Expires for Taking Dual Oath in National Guard
Washington D C Nov 30 The War Department set a deadline for National Guard units to take the new dual oath of enlistment three years with the colors and three with the reserves. Guardsmen who decline leave units under minimum strength and may lead to muster out if recruitment fails within the allowed period. The oath now binds members to both the governor and the President under Federalization of the militia.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
National Guard
Guard
New Bishop of Columbia Consecrated in Victoria
The Very Charles D. Schofield was consecrated bishop of the Anglican diocese of Columbia in Victoria on Nov 30. A 45 year old native of New Brunswick, he served as dean of Fredericton and held multiple rectorships in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia after studies at Edinburgh and Leeds.
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Victoria
B. C
Charles D. Schofield
Fredericton
N. B
Columbia
New Brunswick
King’s College
Windsor
N. S
Edinburgh
Leeds
Frederication
Nova Scotia
Prize List Describes Varied Rewards
A list of prizes includes a 685 Overland automobile a Ford car a building lot 100 in gold 75 Victrola 50 O K Mystic Range 40 Sellers kitchen cabinet 25 wrist watch two 60 diamond rings with emphasis on diverse awards.
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Overland
Ford Automobile
The Dispatch Contest Opens With Big Prizes and Get Acquainted Day
The Dispatch announces January 29 as the main prize day with a $685 Overland Automobile and other rewards for top voters. Subscriptions, votes, and a Get Acquainted Day on December 2 offer 26 000 extra votes per three month paid or pledged subscription, boosting participation and local support.
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North Carolina
Carolina Beach
Whee Cattraaten
Ditpateh
Dispatch
Wilmington
Uncle Sam
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