French Line Holds Under Heavy Attacks on Multiple Fronts
German assaults falter as French, British and Italian forces report success. Italy claims over 10,000 prisoners. Austrians retreat on Isonzo front while Verdun defenses hold. British, Russian and Romanian fronts see continued combat and stiff resistance. British airmen conduct a Belgium bombing raid with all aircraft returning safely.
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Lens
Hrthern
France
Verdun
Aisne
Cerny
Hurtebise
Paris
Posia
Epehy
St. Quentin
Ocna
Jassy
Fokshani
Riga-Mitau
Pelmir-Balumer
Russian War Office
Kharput
Belgium
Admiralty
Liner and submarine sighting reported near Atlantic port
An American schooner arriving from Nova Scotia reported sighting a large liner about 130 miles east of Nantucket on August 16 at 11 o clock. The vessel zigzagged and fired about 25 shots, but distant gunfire could not be clearly identified.
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Atlantic
Nova Scotia
New Uniforms For Soldiers Arrive For Company M NC
The Company M First North Carolina regiment received new summer weight uniforms and supplies. Soldiers were issued two pants two shirts three underwear suits four pairs of hose a hat two pairs of shoes and loggins as they were unpacked at the armory. The entire company is expected to parade tomorrow afternoon for the public to view.
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First
North Carolina
Horse disfigured in vandalism case at Mechanicsville
A horse owned by Charlies Hayes in Mechanicsville was damaged last night when an unknown person cut a neck gash and trimmed the tail. The act caused nonfatal injuries and altered appearance. police have no leads, and Hayes, a peaceful man, has not identified suspects.
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Charlies Hayes
Mechanicsville
Mr. Hayes
British Reply to Pope Peace Note Sent to Cardinal Gaspari
The United States has not yet acknowledged the pope's peace proposals. The British government handed its reply to Cardinal Gaspari, papal secretary of state, saying the pope's note will be examined in a benevolent and serious spirit.
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Sya
United States
Washington
British Foreign Office
Rome
Cardinal Gaspari
General Miver to Command North Carolina Troops
General George W. McIver of Guilford county will depart soon to take temporary command of North Carolina troops at Camp Jackson. He is slated to lead the North Carolina National Guard before it sails for France.
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General Miver
North Carolina
Washington
Enterprise
George W. McIver
Guilford County
Camp Jackson
Melver
North Carolina National Guard
France
British labor conference discusses Stockholm delegates plan
London August 21 delegates resumed deliberations after adjourning to consider sending representatives to Stockholm. The executive committee urged sticking to the early decision to send delegates and to press the government in light of reports that passports would be refused.
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London
Stockholm
FTC probes unwarranted book paper price rise
The Federal Trade Commission told the Senate on August 21 that book paper price increases this year were excessive and unwarranted. The investigation led the committee to order proceedings against several manufacturer practices.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Ue Senate
One Mosquito Linked to Malaria Deaths in Richmond
Richmond, Apr. 21 The theory that a single mosquito transmitted pernicious malaria to three suburban residents gained weight as the last victim died this morning after the other two. Competing theories cite a mosquito from the Dismal Swamp region including parts of North Carolina and Panama, where malaria has been called black water fever.
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Richmond
Apr
North Carolina
Panama
Senators Called Back For Vote On War Tax Bills
Senators arrived in Washington today after a party leaders notice to be present for a vote on war tax bills. Key disputes center on war taxes and income taxes, with final action likely late in the week or next week. The Senate committee opened discussion on war profits and income tax provisions following Senator La Follette's push for higher levies.
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Washington
Senate
LaFollette
Great demand for pocket size Bibles across nation
New York reports publishers in heavy demand as war boosts Bible orders. Electrotypes for the new testament pocket size are highly valued, with presses running 15 to 18 hours daily yet still weeks behind on orders.
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New York
Macon Prepares to Bar Protest Convention
Macon authorities say the state convention planned to meet in Macon or its county Thursday to protest the draft law will not meet here. Thomas E. Watson announced as speaker with delegates named from many sections. If suppression fails, U S marshal may request troops from Camp Harris.
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Macon
Bible
Thomas E. Watson
Camp
Harris
Italians Take Over Ten Thousand Prisoners
Rome reports the war office says more than 10,000 prisoners were taken by Italian forces in their new offensive up to yesterday, marking a significant advance in the campaign.
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Rome
War Office
Cotton futures slide to new lows amid broad opening decline
In New York on August 21 cotton prices fell as active months hit fresh lows. October and January futures weakened sharply while opening quotes showed October at 23.78, December 25.58, January 23.56, March 23.73, May 23.86, with declines around 264 to 268 points from previous levels.
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New York
Casualties in Week Ended Total 14,243, 2,873 Dead
London reports 14,243 British casualties for the week ending today, including 2,873 soldiers killed. Brevity notes the toll across offices and men.
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London
Two Negroes Arrested for Entering Dover Girls' Room
Lee Perkins and Jessie Bowden, both black, were brought to New Bern for safekeeping after being arrested on charges they entered the sleeping apartments of two young Dover women. The women awoke to cries and the suspects fled but were later captured and charged as the two intruders.
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New Bern
Lee Perkins
Jessie Bowden
Dover
Perkins
Bowden
Plans To Move Troops Outlined In Largest U S Transport
Washington reports the American Railway association works with the U S government on the largest troop movement in history. Some 687000 men are to be transferred to cantonments with initial moves starting in September and new waves planned through October as railroads adjust schedules for speed and safety.
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American Rail Way Association
National Army
National Guard
Tuberculosis cases found in High Point draft examinees
An examination of 500 men in High Point township for draft fitness revealed 25 with tuberculosis. The first 200 examined found nine cases, the remaining 300 uncovered 14 cases, about five percent, with affected individuals registered for the state board of health to aid the fight against the disease.
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High Point Township
State Board of Health
Protests Against a Negro Camp at Columbia S C
Governor Manning with Senators Tillman and Smith and delegation protested to the War Department against the encampment of Negro troops in South Carolina. The protest urged preventing the assembling of divisions at Columbia.
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Columbia
S. C
Washington, Avt
Manning
South Carolina
Tillman
Smith
Congress
War Department
Men Warned to Furnish Correct Addresses for Draft Notices
Local exemption board warns men who registered on June 5 that some provided fictitious addresses. Notices of examination mailed and published. several letters returned due to wrong addresses. Officials urge prompt correction of addresses and list 14 names with former addresses for public record.
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Charman A. Ee. Tate
R. A. Wheeler
Trissie
le Marsh
Mangim Avenue
William Richardson
Study Cost of Producing Copper Is To Be Found
Washington reports the Federal trade commission will complete estimates on copper and steel production costs for presidential use in fixing figures for government purchases. Under current rules purchases are made at tentative prices with final values set after production cost studies are completed.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
France Sends Delegates to Stockholm Meeting
Paris Aug 21 Two Russians from Petrograd representing the Russian council of soldiers and workmen were received by a federation of labor committee and invited to Stockholm for the socialist conference. After discussion the invitation was accepted.
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Paris
Petrograd
Russian Council of Soldiers and Workmen
Federation of Labor
Conference of Socialists
Stockholm
Guilford County Bonds Fetch Record Premium for Courthouse
Cleveland firm C kd Dennison and Company bought Guilford County courthouse bonds with a premium of 34207, total 254207, after four bids. Interest set at five percent, bonds issued 5000 each, maturing 1922 to 1946. Construction bids from North Carolina and others total ten bids. courthouse to rise on Ashe Street with street closure for site work.
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Guilford County
DeWitt Tremble and Company
Chicago
Providence Savings and Bank and Trust Company
Cincinnati
Ohio
Greensboro National Bank
Greensboro Loan and Trust Company
American Exchange National Bank
Greensboro
Commercial National Bank
High Point
North Carolina
Henry Barton
Ashe Street
Market
Sycamore
Liquor Redeemed for Munitions Work Proposed in West Virginia
Huntington August 21. District Attorney F W McCullough asked federal agriculture heads to permit redistilling confiscated intoxicants to reclaim alcohol for use in making war munitions. The plan aims to find practical use for thousands of gallons of liquor seized.
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Huntington
W. Va
F. W. McCullough
Federal Department of Agriculture
Wheat steady as September opens two cents higher
Chicago trading shows light activity with the September wheat contract opening at 2.07, up two cents from yesterday. Prices edged higher on limited demand as buyers waited for clearer market signals.
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Chicago
Cotton States Merchants Association Opens Two Day Meeting
In Memphis on August 21 the Cotton States Merchants Association began a two day meeting with delegates from many southern states in attendance.
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Memphis
Cotton States Merchants’ Association
Conscription of Wealth for War Funding Urged
Washington Aug 21 Senator La Follette pressed for higher war tax rates to fund the conflict. He proposed expanding the 2.006 billion bill to over 5.6 billion by removing consumption taxes and increasing taxes on incomes and profits. He warned living costs and bond issues favor wealthy interests and urged wealthier individuals to bear the war burden.
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Washington
Tie Aia
Lat. Follette
Fopnce
Great Britain
Pate
Bea
Revival at Green Street Baptist Church Grows
Rev Walter E Rodgers leads a revival at Green Street Baptist Church with forceful sermons. Last night drew a large congregation as he outlined clear paths to salvation. Tonight at 8 the sermon The Plea of Guilty follows a service at 7 45 with song and prayer. Tomorrow he will discuss The Second Coming of Christ in a fresh approach. Public invited.
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Green Street Baptist Church
Rodgers
Christ
Hook Worm Prevalence In Army Recruits
Public health officials urge examination of all units after hookworm infection found in 47 of 74 mobilized recruits. Dr Wardell Stiles of the public health service identified the infections at a government reservation amid complaints from a recruit about illness and suspected shirking.
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Washington
National Guard
National Army
Wardell Stiles
Public Health Service
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Company M
Charles Hayes
Parker R. Anderson
Way Association
Treteine
Imason
Local Exemption Board of Opinion
Cleveland Company
la Follette
Wisconsin
Walter E. Rodgers
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