Verdun Situation Holds Attention Across Fronts
The French report gains at Verdun with a three mile east Meuse push and ground held against German counterattacks. British lines consolidate recently won positions near the Somme while Russian forces claim a move in the Kerlip sector south of Ervenigpam with Turk losses on the Euphrates front.
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Meuse
Fleury
Somme
Monaca Farm
Paris
Hemwood
Estrees
London
Moitacu Eecter
Semme Frezt
Leuieen
Verdun
Asia Minor
Kerlup
Ervenigpam
Euphrates
Street Railway Strike Looms in New York City
A mass walkout by street railway workers in Manhattan the Bronx and Queens appears inevitable after union leaders delivered an ultimatum to railway companies setting a 3 PM deadline. Mayor Mitchel and the public service commission pressed for arbitration but failed to avert a nationwide transit tie-up.
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Associated Press
York
Manhattan
Bronx
Queens County
Cloudburst in Tennessee Drowns Dozens and Hurts Towns
A Blair s Creek cloudburst near Taze well Tennessee last night killed between 15 and 25 people and caused massive property damage. About 100 residents lived along the creek with many still unaccounted for as rescue parties search the stricken area. Nine bodies were recovered while officials and local crews comb the region where communication is largely cut off.
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Associated Press
Middlesboro
Blair’s Creek
Tazewell
Tenn
Blair's Creek
Progressive meeting debates Hughes support and new convention
Delegates from numerous states convened in Indianapolis to oppose the national committee's Hughes endorsement and to weigh reviving the Progressive convention to nominate a candidate. Some urged an early convention, others warned against it due to time and lack of a viable candidate. Leaders claimed the committee overstepped its authority and violated party principles.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Progressive Party
National Committee
Charles E. Hughes
Theodore Roosevelt
John M. Parker
Louisiana
Parker
Hughes
Suit Against Local Companies For Ten Thousand Dollars
Mrs. Fannie Turner of High Point sues North Carolina Public Service Co and Carolina and Yadkin River Railway for 10000 damages over track construction in front of her South Main and West Russell streets properties. She alleges easement interference, nuisance from night groaning and shifting cars, street elevation changes, and water damages to two residences, after prior restraining order on railway.
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Fannie Turner
High Point
North Carolina Public Service Company
Carolina and Yadkin River Railway
South Main and
Russell Streets
Willowbrook Street
West Russell Street
Lumberton pitcher throws perfect game in Cape Fear league
Lumberton pitcher Lee Stone blanked Raeford in a semi pro Cape Fear league contest yesterday. No hits, no walks, no errors as Stone retired every Raeford batter.
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Lumberton
N. C
Lee Stone
Cape Fear
Raeford
Railroads Agree to Inspections at Jersey City Terminals
Jersey City officials announced that railroads entering the city will not bring high explosives into terminals and will comply with an inspection edict issued by the city commission. The public safety director stated the agreement was confirmed today.
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Jersey City
the Public Safety
Child Labor Bill Set For Senate Action After Appropriations
Washington August 3 The child labor bill was placed on the Senate calendar and will be taken up after the appropriation bills are disposed of. It remains unfinished business until passage. Southern Democrats led by Hardwick and Overman oppose the measure with no Republican opposition. Borah will offer immigration as an amendment despite a Democratic caucus decision to oppose it, prolonging action into next week.
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Walter S. Royal
High Point
John A. Barringer
Greensboro
Leroy B. Wall
Winston
L. F. Mitchell
Neill
L. EF. Mitchell
H.J. Chatham
W. H. Clinard
A. C. Hill
Chathams
Neillote
Clinard
Mrs
A. ©. Hill
Chatham
Washington
Senate
Hardwick
Overman
Borah
Casement Hanged for High Treason in London Jail
Roger Casement, once a British knight and consul, was executed at Pentonville Prison at 9:00 am for conspiracy to incite an armed Irish revolt and seeking German aid. Crowds gathered. the bell tolled. burial methods and post trial responses extended beyond the moment. Casement, born Sept 1 1864, had long been linked with Ireland’s nationalist efforts and German coordination during World War I.
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Associated Press
London
Roger Casement
Pentonville
Ireland
Casement
Hoxor
Knidithood
George
Trish
Berlin
Germany
Kiel
Court of Criminal Appeal
America
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Senate
Wilson
England
Manchester Guardian
John Redmond
Asquith
Pope Benedict
Sir Roger
Irish National Volunteers
United States
Tribe
Norway
Africa
South America
President Wilson weighs intervention as 400000 railroad strike looms
President Wilson seeks information from William L. Chambers of the Federal Board of Mediation and Conciliation amid a threatened railroad walkout by 400000 workers. The mediation board gathers facts as a vote on a strike nears and a crisis looms around August 5.
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Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Fair Tonight and Friday Warmth in West Portion
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight with a warmer trend in the western portion. Friday continues mild with the same warmest area in the west.
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West Portion
Nocturnal Intruder Leaves Watch at Haney Home
Police recovered a good watch left behind by a burglar at the Alvin Haney residence on Park Street. The thief entered the home, stole clothing and a house key, but inadvertently left the watch with Haney’s chain attached. Authorities seek identification of the owner and continue efforts to locate the intruder.
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Haney
Ting
Pythians in Session Elect Officers in Portland
The supreme lodge Knights of Pythias and the supreme temple Pythian Sisters meet in Portland Oregon with continuous sessions. The principal business is the election of officers.
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Associated Press
Portland
Ore
Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias
Supreme Temple Pythian Sisters
Supreme Lodge
Giant submarine Deutschland evades warships off Virginia
A German submarine, the Deutschland, slipped past Atlantic patrols after departing from the Virginia capes last night. Accompanied only by a tug and a press boat, it submerged near Tanvier Island and headed toward Chesapeake Bay as American forces watched.
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Tue Timmins
Baltimore
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United States
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Virginia Capes
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Bremen
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Diiching
Old Point
Cage Henry
Timmins
Mobjack Bay
Deutschland
Preas Teat
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