New French Thrust Encircles Deniecourt Near Somme
Allied reports say the French south of the Somme encircled Deniecourt forming the wedge north of Chameaux. Heavy German counterattacks were repulsed with large losses. 1,200 prisoners and 10 guns taken. British push continues along the Somme front while Macedonian fronts see repulsed entente attacks.
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London
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Saloniki
Sofia War Office
von Mackensen
Seventy Three Pullmans Ordered for Camp Glenn
A War Department notice says seventy three Pullman kitchen cars have been ordered for Camp Glenn at Morehead City. Cars will be assembled at New Bern and moved to the camp when a full equipment is ready. One hundred twenty five officers and men in camp await entrainment at a moment’s notice.
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White Plague Strikes Prisoners at Tilers Farm
A batch of seven Halifax county prisoners deemed tubercular returned to the Tilers farm facility after medical review. Joe Sesoms of Tyrrell and John Ruffin of Nash described a six day trip to the farm, sparking questions about tuberculosis treatment and prison policy. Local officials, doctors, and observers note the unusual outbreak and discuss the state program to segregate tubercular inmates. Edge Wood Stacy heads to Goldsboro then Wilmington before a rise in related legal talk.
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John Ruffin
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Manis
Italy
Joe Ses
National Association of Retail Druggists Meet Opens
Druggists from across the United States arrive in Winnapolis Indiana for the National Association of Retail Druggists annual convention. The event continues Friday with programs and exhibits showcasing industry trends and new products.
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Associated Press
Winnapolis
Ind
United States
Anta
Olvcntion
Asya
Villa Directs Attack From Hidden Position Near Chihuahua
Mexican cavalry two columns pursue Villa and his band after a dawn assault on Chihuahua. Reports say Villa directed the attack but did not enter the city. government forces number 7,000 against about 1,500 bandits with estimated 250 casualties. Damaged penitentiary and municipal buildings. General Trevino wounded slightly. A second raid near Guerrera was repulsed.
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Hughes Begins Second Campaign Tour Across Midwestern States
Charles Hughes leaves New York with Mrs. Hughes for a second presidential tour. He plans brief speeches in Peoria and stops through Indiana Illinois Ohio Wisconsin and New York with a stop in Pittsburgh and Trenton before returning October 1 for a rest ahead of a third trip lasting until November 4.
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Associated Press
New York
Charles Hughes
New Jersey
Trenton
Unlawful to Hunt Game Birds in New Hanover
A 1905 synopsis of North Carolina game laws bans hunting nongame birds and game out of season in New Hanover county with fines up to fifty dollars and up to thirty days in jail. The close season for quail runs February 15 to November 15, and exceptions cover scientific use by Audubon Society and certain species.
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North Carolina
State Audubon Society
Audubon Society
New Hanover County
Sleuths Uncover Onrewd Gang Of Swindlers
Confession by two members of an alleged blackmailing syndicate emerges as eight of the group are in custody in Chicago. The swindlers allegedly netted about 1 million dollars in the last year. Officials say the syndicate may total sixty members, including a third women, and a quarrel over spoils prompted the disclosure. More arrests expected within a week.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
President Wilson Attends Sister's Funeral in Columbia
President Wilson traveled to Columbia to bury his sister Mrs. Annie E. Howe of Philadelphia who died in New London Connecticut. He stood at the grave with bowed head. crowds lined streets but showed respect and no cheers. The visit was kept low key with no official city acknowledgment and he planned to return to Long Branch later.
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Columbia
S. C
Wilson
Annie EB. Howe
Philadelphia
New London
First Presbyterian Church
Howe
Long Branch
Merchants of
Mexican Internal Affair
The Associated Press reports from New London on September 18 that Mexican-American commissioners resumed talks. Mexican representatives show readiness to push conditions of the border while American delegates view border issues as part of broader Mexican internal affairs and will continue studying those matters.
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Associated Press
New Lodon
Conn
Mexico
Great Britain's Protest on Way to Washington
Great Britain's reply to the American note protesting the seizure and censorship of neutral mail was en route to Washington. It is believed to largely repeat the February memorandum justifying Allied policy. The U S government said only a radical change in British and French policy restoring U S neutral rights will satisfy the government.
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Associated Press
Washington
Great Britain
United States
Winter Park Community Club Meeting Tonight at Schoolhouse
Every member is urged to attend the 8 o'clock meeting at the schoolhouse. Several important matters will be taken up for consideration and a report from the committee in charge of the new station will be presented.
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Winter Park
Kargeof
Gotham Mayor Works To Avert General Strike
New York on September 18 reports Mayor Mitchel held talks with five labor leaders amid railway disputes. Labor heads vowed to strike unless traction managers honor the latest agreement with railway workers. Mitchel aims to resolve differences and announce by Thursday to prevent a citywide walkout.
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Associated Press
New York
Mitchel
Premier's Son Raymond Asquith Killed in Action
London dispatch reports Lieutenant Raymond Asquith aged 38, son of Premier Asquith, killed in action on Sept 16. Oxford graduate, former Oxford Union president, and prominent barrister admitted to the bar in 1904. His brothers Lieuts Arthur and Herbert Asquith were killed in action at the Dardanelles in June 1915.
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Associated Press
London
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Asquith
Oxford
Oxford Union
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Arthur
Royal Naval Reserve
Herbert Asquith
Dardaneliest
Aged Woman Fatally Hurt in Car Crash at Night
In Charlottesville region, 67 year old Mrs. Fenno of Phoebus Virginia died from a fractured skull after an auto overturned near the city around midnight. Five adults were lightly injured and two children escaped unharmed. In the car were R A Hazen and Herman Tempko of Greensboro North Carolina.
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Associated Press
Chburg
Fenno
Phoebus
R. A. Hazen
Herman Tempko
Greensboro
N. G
Gen Mills Dies After Illness at 15 Hours
Major General Albert L. Mills chief of the division of military affairs died at his Washington home after a brief illness of pneumonia. A New York native, he entered the military academy in 1887 and served in the Spanish American War and Philippine expedition. He rose from captain to brigadier general under Roosevelt and commanded the Department of the Gulf with headquarters in Atlanta. Last month he was promoted to major general.
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Washington
Albert L. Mills
Division of Military Affairs
General Mills
New York
Military
Roosevelt
Department of the Gulf
Atlanta
Special Pullman Car for A M Alumni at Raleigh Game
A M alumni association will operate a Pullman car to Raleigh for the Thanksgiving game against Washington and Lee. About 100 former students from the city are planned to travel, with the car set for November 29 after the afternoon train and arrival in Raleigh Thanksgiving morning. Final trip details to be decided at the upcoming annual banquet.
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A. & M. Alumni Association
H. E. Bonitz
Atlantic Coast Line
Raleigh
Washington and Lee
Bonitz
Epidemics Clutch Eases as Infantile Paralysis Cases Drop
New York report shows 6 deaths and 15 new cases in 24 hours ending 10 a.m. today marking a low record for the infantile paralysis epidemic. Authorities note improved conditions and ongoing public health measures to prevent further spread.
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Associated_Press
New York
Submarine Not Bremen. American Craft Returns to New London
New London Conn September 18 The submarine reported near New London last night and thought to be the German Bremen proved to be an American vessel returning from neweaters The C R Scott Jr tug carried Eastern Forwarding Company men whose cargo was Deutschland at Baltimore The Scott saw nothing from Bremen and the submarine sighted was returning to base
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Associated Press
New London
Conn
Bremen
Neweaters
C. R. Scott, Jr
Eastern Forwarding Company
Deutschland
Baltimore
Scott
President and Mrs Wilson Pass Raleigh En Route
The President and Mrs Wilson traveled through Raleigh at 120 oclock to attend the funeral of Mrs Annie E Howe, the President's sister, who died Saturday in New London. They were bound for Columbia South Carolina with an expected arrival time of 11 35 a m.
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N. C
Wilson
Columbia
S. C
Annie E. Howe
New London
Charlotte Champs to Play Va Team
The Virginian League final between Portsmouth and Newport News will crown the champion who then faces the Charlotte club, champions of the North Carolina League. The Virginia title decision will determine the series start, with the first three games at Newport News or Portsmouth.
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Norfolk
Portsmouth
Newport News
Charlotte Club
Notable Democrats to Speak in Charlotte This Week
Two prominent Democrats will address voters in Charlotte this week with Ex-Gov Robt Glenn speaking Thursday and Governor to be T W Bickett speaking Saturday. Enthusiasm runs high as locals expect large crowds for both events praising their reputations as orators.
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Charlotte
Robt. Glenn
T. W. Bickett
The Close Race in the Major Leagues
Detroit leads the American League pennant race with Boston moving into second place ahead of Chicago. No National League games were played yesterday, leaving Brooklyn Philadelphia and Boston as leaders in that order.
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Boston
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