Joffre Calls Turning Point in World War I Progress
General Joffre told an Associated Press group at French headquarters that the war has reached a turning point with allied unity and pressure on all fronts. He praised Allied cooperation, noted Russian, British, Italian, and Serbian efforts, and described German reserves as dwindling while the allies gain momentum toward victory.
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General Staff
France
Joffre
Associated Press
America
Verdun
Somme
Galicia
England
Germany
Tly
Concrete as road material praised by U S official
Washington reports that concrete is the most universally adopted road material due to durability smooth surface and low maintenance. The department reveals oil-modified concrete resisting water absorption and alkali salts without reducing tensile strength aiding resurfacing and longevity.
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K Sears
Interesting Point of Law Raised in Danville Va
Danville Va Aug 7 an interesting legal point will come up this week in police court R J Davis who drives a mail wagon between the post office and the station has been summoned for violating a city ordinance that forbids a vehicle from passing a street car while it discharges passengers Davis admits the act but says he is bound by law to make no stops when delivering mail between the post office and the station
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Danville
R. J. Davis
Davis
Hospitality Haircut Stirs Houston Militia Scene
In Houston on August 7 a New York militia unit paused at a fire station during an exercise. A guardsman requested a haircut from the firemen who were clipping a horse, and about twenty guardsmen were served at no charge, amid a lively hospitality moment in the long distance championship context.
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Houston
Tex
New York
Summer troubles hive relief from hay fever coughs
Hay fever afflicts thousands and asthma sufferers endure. Foley's Honey and Tar gives relief by allying inflammation clearing air passages easing rasping cough soothing and healing. This wholesome family remedy contains no opiates a bottle lasts a long time for sale by Mann Drug Co.
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Foley
Mann Drug’Co
Private Bacon kills himself at Camp Glenn
Private Lydall Bacon of Henderson, 39, of Company C Third Infantry, died after a self inflicted gunshot wound. The rifle with an empty chamber was found by Lieut Bryand and Serg Evans. Cause uncertain but believed self inflicted. he had been despondent. Also Doc Head chief cook for Company D died unexpectedly from a hemorrhage of the lungs at the same camp. Autopsy at field hospital. Burial in Morehead City. Military honors to be accorded in Goldsboro. Governor Craig unable to attend events tonight and Tuesday’s brigade review proceeds. Distinguished guests include Norfolk and Southern railway president.
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Lydall Bacon
Third Infantry
Henderson
R. E. Bryand
Serg. C. ©. Evans
Young
Doc Head
Company D
Second Infantry
Goldsboro
Head
Attentin
Ray
Burros
Field Hospital
Morehead C Ity
S. V. Roberts
Robeson
Scope of the Income Tax Measure Enlarged in Senate Debate
Democratic finance committee members recommended trimming exemptions in the income tax bill. They proposed a separate $1,000 class with a 1 percent tax for single earners under new thresholds of 2090 and 3600 for families. The amendment passed by one vote amid uncertainty before full committee action next week.
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Finance Committee
Death by Own Action of Villa Reported in El Paso
El Paso Texas August 7 Francisco Villa wounded in a skirmish with Gen Matias James troops at Hacienda San Juan Durango July 16 ordered his men to scatter to save themselves then committed death by own action after being pursued into foothills story printed in La Radical Torreon July 29 copied here not credited at military headquarters Juarez.
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Tex
Francisco Villa
Matias James
Hacienda San Juan
Durango
Iis
la Radical
Torreon
Juarez
Taking Big Chances with Travel Ills and Remedies
Advice warns travelers to carry Chamberlain's Ice Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, noting trains and steamships may lack supply and bowel complaints can strike suddenly, urging readers to obtain the medicine locally.
Foley Kidney Pill Promises Quick Kidney Relief
An ad claims Foley Kidney Pill gives prompt relief for weak kidneys and related ailments including rheumatic pains sore muscles aching joints backache and sleep disturbances. Sold by Mann Drug Co.
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Foley
Mann Drug Co
Tug Thomas F. Timmins to be renamed Hansa
The tug Thomas F. Timmins, noted for its role with the submarine Deutschland, will change its name to the Hansa. A filing with U S shipping authorities sets the change for a few days hence. Captain Hinsch indicates the Deutschland voyage is a prelude to regular Baltimore to German port service.
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Tug Thomas F. Timmins
HANSA
Baltimore
Thomas FP. Timmins
Deutschland
United States Shipping Authorities
Hinsch
Deutsche Ozean Rheiderei
Timmins
Army bill trimmed by 46 million in conference report
Washington reports the conference on the army appropriation bill reduces total funding by 46.6 million, to 267.6 million, as Senate approved totals stand at 313.97 million for the bill and 182.0 million by the House. Debate focuses on Rep Hay's amendment exempting retired officers and enlisted men from military law, with war department opposition.
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Washington
Wilson
War Department
Senate
House
Representative Hay
Hay
Japan Sends High Diplomat to China
Pekin August 7 Baron Hayashi is designated as minister to Peking succeeding Eki Hioki. He remains an ambassador in the Japanese foreign service with ambassadorial salary. Newspapers predict a conciliatory policy for China, while Chinese press anticipates firmer dealings. The Russo Japanese treaty digest alarms the Chinese foreign office.
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Pekin
Baron Hayashi
Peking
Eki Hioki
China
Japan
Russia
Far East
California Progressives Indorse President Wilson
In San Francisco on August 7 the California Progressives unanimously endorsed President Wilson at a conference. They organized the Woodrow Wilson Progressive League and outlined plans to support his re election campaign. Francis J. Henry, former Progressive Senate candidate from Los Angeles, was elected president. Resolutions praised Wilsons Mexican and European policies.
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San Francisco
Calif
Wilson
California
Woodrow Wilson Progressive League
Francis J. Henry
Los Angeles
Appetite Guide Notes on Normal and Poor Hunger
The text explains that a normal appetite signifies healthy digestion while loss of appetite signals the stomach needs cleaning and stimulation to restore healthy action. It stresses restoring appetite through appropriate digestive care and dietary balance.
Big furniture sale at People's House Furnishings
Large event in High Point features what is billed as one of the city’s biggest sales. Crowds gather to buy furniture and house furnishings at low prices, with managers promoting the sale as offering the greatest values.
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People’s House Furnishing Company
High Point
Hughes Sets Off on Campaign Tour with Zest
New York reports Charles E Hughes Republican presidential nominee begins continental campaign with Mrs Hughes, reporters, and staff. He travels to Niagara Falls for Sunday, then to Detroit for two meetings, with San Diego added to the itinerary and a speech planned for August 21 in the California city.
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New York
Charles E. Hughes
Hughes
Niagara Falls
Popular Norfolk Excursion Via Southern Railway
Southern Railway will run a low fare excursion to Norfolk Virginia and return. The trip departs at 6:45 PM from Cha and arrives back the same day with day coaches and sleeping cars available. Schedule notes indicate a round trip price and times for the August 9 1916 departure.
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Southern Railway
Norfolk
Carolina and Yadkin River R R Co Schedule in Effect
The schedule lists expected train arrival and departure times at stations as of October 1 1915 but notes that these times are not guaranteed for actual departures or arrivals.
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