War reports cite limited Somme actions with counterattacks
London reports claim few important events on the Somme front though British forces seized five heavy howitzers and four 77 mm guns. French statements say Germans attacked La Maisonette and Biaches at night and were repelled in counterattacks. North of Chilly Germans reached first line trenches but were driven out. Continued on second page.
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Weather Summary and Flood Warnings Across Regions
The bulletin reports scattered thunder showers in parts of Ohio and local showers in West Virginia and the East Gulf States with fair conditions in Kentucky Indiana and portions of the Northwest. Flood warnings are issued for the New and Great Kanawha Rivers with damages already reported and water levels resembling the 1908 flood. The forecast notes continuing showers in the East including the Middle Atlantic States New England and the Ohio Valley with generally fair weather in the upper lakes region and further temperature changes limited. A detailed station list shows varying highs and lows across major cities with several locations recording precipitation and cloudiness.
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Washington C. H. Dispatch Hints On Public View
Regardless of special dispatch status from Washington C. H. on July 15, the report notes a developing matter with no final outcome stated and hints at continued coverage from The Commercial Tribune.
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Five Die as Unprecedented Floods Hit the Carolinas
Floods sweeping Western North Carolina and Virginia cause serious damage across regions. Five deaths confirmed with extensive property losses estimated at 10 million dollars. The deluge disrupts towns, streams swell, and rescue efforts continue as authorities assess impact.
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Virginia
Sou d Wagon in Berlin Pioneer’s Declining Fortunes Amid Storms
A fragmented notice describes a pioneer known as the Sou d Wagon in Berlin and Fayette County facing homelessness and $10,000,000 in property and crop losses from unbroken forests and storms. It notes long labor, a large fortune, and belief in preparedness as a hurricane follows unprecedented rains along the South Atlantic coast.
River Flood Devastates Asheville Area In Early Record
The French Broad River breached its banks near Asheville flooding factories and homes in the lower district. The Lipe house was swept away with Captain J. C. Lipe and Miss Nellis Lipe among the drownings. The Vanderbilt estate at Biltmore suffered damage as waters surged through the region.
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Nellis Lipe
Leo Mulholland
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Cold cream bought for National Guard shocking plea
In Indianapolis a group of businessmen consider buying cold cream with a fund for Indiana National Guard members in Texas. The tale blends a burglary in Tokyo, a murder of Canadian missionaries in Karuizawa, and warnings of federal seizure of railroads should a strike occur as a complex, multiplace report.
Admiral Knight urges battle cruisers after Jutland clash
Washington July 16 Rear Admiral Knight argues the Jutland battle supports battle cruisers over other capital ships for expansion. He says dreadnoughts remain backbone, but four added ships should all be battle cruisers, noting three British battle cruisers were sunk and the value of fast ships in scouting, screening, and holding actions.
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Norman W Harris Chicago Banker Dies at 69
Norman W Harris banker and philanthropist died last midnight at his Lake Geneva summer home Wisconsin aged 69 He founded Harris Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago and led Harris Safe Deposit Company He served as director of American Telephone and Telegraph Company and was a noted Methodist layman Funeral services set for Wednesday with bishops from Cincinnati St Paul Chicago and St Louis officiating
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Railway strikers in Spain agree to arbitration
Madrid via Paris July 16. Striking railway employees agreed to submit their differences with the railroad companies to arbitration after a conference with Count De Romanones the Prime Minister and striker representatives. The action marks a step toward settlement of the labor dispute.
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French Prisoner Letters Drive Bean Demand in German Camp
From a German camp a French prisoner’s letters in early spring begged for kidney beans, with many large parcels mailed. It was revealed the Germans compelled prisoners to procure bean seed, and the French sent beans after soaking them to water. The Germans will wait long for a crop.
Deutschland Sees Hull Painted as Submarine Dishonored
In Baltimore on July 16 there was no loading on the submarine merchant Deutschland but workers painted her hull gray from water line to deck. Rev Ozto Apitz led religious services for Deutschland and Neckar crews, calling it a God speed for the submarine crew as Senators Alden Smith Thompson Swanson inspected the ship.
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Claude A. Swanson
Virginia
Ramos Crew Rescued After Forty Hours At Sea
Fourteen Ramos crewmen told of a gruelling offshore ordeal after their freighter sank 310 miles northwest of Watling Island. The Jose rescued them off the North Carolina coast, while two crew members died during the attempt to abandon ship. The Ramos carried coal from Philadelphia to Cartagena, built in 1885 in Newcastle, England.
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Rotary International Convention Opens in Cincinnati
Rotarians from several cities gather in Cincinnati for the International Convention with Governor Willis and Mayor Puchta welcoming attendees. President Alberts will speak as committees report and delegates plan luncheons and tours while hotels bustle and a Georgia delegation watermelon cutting entertains guests.
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Britain denies German sinking claim of auxiliary cruiser
The British Admiralty rejected the German report that a 7,000-ton British auxiliary cruiser and three guardships were sunk in the North Sea on July 11. They said there is no truth to the sinking claim and that the guard ships were armed trawlers.
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