Sir Arthur Pearson Visits Front Under Fire in France
Sir Arthur Pearson visits the British front in France and tours Vimy ridge and Somme battlefields. He praises the army, notes German shells and whiz sounds, and stresses St Dunstan’s work for blinded soldiers. He denounces labeling it a home for the blind and emphasizes ongoing support for veterans.
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Sir Arthur
Associated Press
British National Institute
C. Arthur Pearson
London
Arthur
Trench
St. Dunstan's
St. Dunstan’s
National Guard to Disband as Militia Units Join Army
Washington reports the last militia units will be mustered into the American army by August 5. Most state militias already federalized leaving few western reserves to mobilize later. Brig. Gen. William A. Mann earns praise for coordinating the rapid transfer of state militia to federal service and planning future reserve battalions.
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Gamards
France
Europe
William A. Mann
Division of Militia Affairs
War Department
General Mann
First Steamboat Arrives at St Louis Marks River Frontier Era
St Louis marks its centennial milestone as the General Pike becomes the first steamboat to reach the city on the Mississippi. The event spurs rapid growth, with prairie wagons heading west to Iowa Missouri Nebraska and Kansas as taverns blacksmiths and mills appear along the frontier town. Nearby, Nemo Siebold Joe Jackson and Chick Gandil are linked to later baseball legends with Cleveland pennant hopes.
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St. Louis
Mississippi River
Iowa
Missouri
Nebraska
Kansas
Nemo
Siebold
Joe Jackson
Chick” Gandil
Cleveland
White Sox
Phila Machine Uses Preexisting Brake Sets, Tests Noted
A Philadelphia machine appears equipped with one of the older brake sets tested before MWS. The observation follows routine checks and suggests compatibility with standard components used in prior periods.
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Philly
City Sealed Bids for Steam Turbine Drives Pump
The City of High Peipt invites sealed proposals due by 3 p m August 15 1917 for a steam turbine drives pump with capacity 1400 GPM total head feet and steam pressure 100 to 140 lbs Condensing outfit preferred. operation adequacy important. City Manager Tai Murphy August 1 1917
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High Peipt
Totad
American sailors form clubhouse in British waters
Base American Flotillas in British Waters details the authorization from the Washington navy department to spend freely on athletic equipment and musical instruments for a new clubhouse. An initial order of 1000 dollars buys musical gear and ragtime records for a string orchestra. The gymnasium is to open by August 1 with showers tea room and tobacco shop. A British commodore attends a recent event where a Royal Flying Corps major from Toronto gives a flying lecture and shares experiences from the front.
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Associated Press
Navy Department
Washington
United States
Royal Flying Corps
Toronto
Ipyr
France
Flying Corps
Visitors Throng Hendersonville Mountain Resort This Summer
The Hendersonville resort remains busy with a cheerful crowd of summer tourists from Florida to New York. Notable guests include Mrs. John A. Park of Raleigh and Mrs. Hattie S. White of Greenville. Mrs. James A. Robinson of Durham visits with husband, after teaching Aldine Methods at Ohio Northern University. Dr. L. B. Evans of Windsor joins the array of guests as cool nights and refreshing breezes enliven the season.
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Hendersonville
N. C
John A. Park
Raleigh
Hattie S. White
Greenville
J. 8. Wilborn
High Point
James A. Robinson
Durham
Robinson
Ohio North ‘Ern University
Ada
Florida
Mississippi
Alabama
South Carolina
Georgia
Tennessee
Virginia
New York
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
Racial clashes quell in Danville amid city calm
In Danville Virginia on August 2 no new disorders followed 24 hours of unrest and locals urge the incidents be forgotten. The piece notes Pitcher Rube Bressler a former Mackman now with Atlanta is getting another big league chance. It cites league standings with Brooklyn trailing teams showing better hitting and base running.
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Danville
Rube Bressler
Athletics
Atlanta
Borton
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Superbas
Wage increases approved for Southern Railway workers at Spencer
Spencer reports that the Washington agreement raises hourly rates across crafts effective March 1 for an eight hour day with overtime, boosting payrolls by thousands monthly. Back pay averages about $100 per man as nine hour shop days continue. Labor leaders and Secretary Wilson brokered the settlement.
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Spencer
Southern Railway
Washington
Carmen
Secretary of Labor
Wan. B. Wilson
Mechanical Department
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Wives of Engineers
Sowers Spring
R. E. Sheaf
Fast Mail
Here
Greenville
Maryin P. Young
Raleigh
Norfolk
C. H. Deal
Korea
E. P. Deal
Louis Pindy Dies After Paris Commune Fire
Louis Pindy, who set fire to the Hotel de Ville in Paris in May 1871 and was among the last Paris Commune exiles, died at 77 in Chaux de Fonds Switzerland. He commanded at the Hotel de Ville and vowed to burn it if forced to quit. He served ten months for incendiarism and spent forty four years in Chaux de Fonds making watches.
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Chaux de Fonds
Switzerland
Louis Pindy
Hotel de Ville
Paris
Proto
Loudes
Gerardon
Commune
Pindy
Farmers Congress Opens Annual Session at College Station
College Station, Texas Aug. 2 The Texas Farmers Congress began its annual session at the State college with emphasis on marketing and credit issues. The meeting includes numerous affiliated societies and a large display of seasonable goods at Alexander's half price remnant sale Friday Saturday Monday. Prices range from $1 to $3.
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College Station
Texas
State College
Texas Farmers’ Congress
Alexander
King of Malaria Chill Sonie Promotion
An old advertisement touts Foley King of Malaria Chill Sonie for malaria symptoms with chills fever and sweats. It claims quinine taste avoided, plus iron’s purifying and tonic effects to improve appetite strength and energy. Mann Drug Co. backs the product.
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Foley
Mann Drug Co
Attempt to wreck Root train faced anarchist attack
Anarchists attempted to wreck or burn the train carrying Elihu Root head of the American mission to Russia at Viatakia station. Bridges ahead were set aflame as Root entered Niberia, delaying the journey by 30 hours while repairs were made. A fire at Viatakia storehouse and coaches spread to railway cars, but the Root train and mission escaped unharmed. Mrs. Gregory Mason of New York said blazing cars were pushed to drive flames toward the Root train, yet Root remained calm.
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Russia
Viatakia
Root
Niberia
Gregory Mason
New York
Mason
White Woman Accuses Negro Driver of Assault in Greensboro
Helen Davis, 27 or 28, formerly of Durham, accuses W. H. Lee, a local automobile for hire driver, of assault. He is jailed pending a preliminary trial August 11 before Justice D. H. Collins. Davis and Clara Raschal witnessed. Raschal says Lee also attacked her the previous night.
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Greensboro
Helen Davis
Durham
W. H. Lee
Justice of the Peace
D. H. Collins
Justice of Peace
Claraaschal
Davis
Lincoln Statue Unveiled at Memorial Park
A statue of Abraham Lincoln was unveiled at Memorial Park with an engaging program. Gen. W. A. Pittenger, department commander of the G A R, delivered the principal address before a large crowd.
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Black Run
Abraham Lincoln
Memorial Park
Giants Lead In Pitching As White Sox Struggle In Loss
No White Sox player tops any stat in the game and the Giants dominate on the mound while the offense falters. The contest underscores the Giants strength on the mound and the White Sox batting woes.
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White Sox
Giants
Smyth Faces Smiths Across Cities in Fall Price Shift
Smyth leaves Brooklyn for St. Louis joining more Smiths as prices are expected to rise this fall. Alexander advertises half price semnat sale Friday and Saturday with 8 1 31. The ad notes kidney issues and aging when overworked. Mia Wells of Rocky Mount North Carolina praises Foley Kidney Pills.
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Smyth
Smiths
Brooklyn
Smith
St. Louis
Alexander
Mia
A. G. Wells
Rt. R. A
Rocky Mount
N. C
Foley
Mann Drrg Co
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