America to Build World War I Great Flying Fleet
Washington July 3 Acting on the belief aircraft will shape the world war the war department expands the aviation service and builds a vast air fleet. Initial 600 million dollars funds 50 000 airmen 24 training camps Camp Kelly San Antonio heads aviation Brig Gen George G Squier a pioneer in telephony and aviation leads the program.
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Washington
War Department
Europe
Congress
Signal Corps
Infantry Army
Camp Kelly
San Antonio
Texas
Department of the Military Service
George G. Squier
Col. Squier
Secretary of War
General Squier
Dryden, Mich
United States Military Academy
West Point
Johns .Hopkins University
Squier
World’s Mat Title Conflict Set for Braves Field Match
Ed Lewis and Waldek Zbyszko meet at Braves Field in Boston on July 3 to decide the world catch-as-catch-can championship. The bout is best two of three falls with positive finish under championship rules, Zbyszko defending and Lewis pressing for supremacy.
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Boston
Mass
Ed Lewis
Waldek Sbyszko
Braves Field
Zbyszko
Lewis
Disordered kidneys and ailments described in letter
A reader writes of chronic kidney pain and backache. The text mentions kidney illness, rheumatism, bladder trouble, and related symptoms, describing ongoing suffering and health concerns.
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A. M
Mann
Freeman of Albemarle Dies Suddenly
Albemarle July 3 E J Freeman longtime resident and Stanly county family head died at home about 2 am after sudden illness Saturday. Survived by daughter Lesea Freeman Albemarle son H S Freeman Norwood and Thomas Freeman Kansas City. Funeral to be held at Central Methodist Church with burial in old Albemarle Cemetery at 3 pm today.
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Albemarle
E. J. Freeman
Stanly County
Mr. Freeman
Lesea Freeman
H. S. Freeman
Norwood
Thomas Freeman
Kansas City
Moe
Central Methodist Church
Still Located in Fayette County Captured by Deputies
A 40 gallon whiskey still was captured near Wade in Fayette County by Sheriff N H McGeachy and two deputies on Sunday. The still was in full blast when seized and the operators escaped. Deputies Patrick and Henderson aided in the capture.
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Fayetteville
N. H. McGeachy
Wade
Patrick
Henderson
Badin Aluminum Factories Start Using Power
Alcoa, July 3. Water height in the Badin dam allowed the flumes to plunge and the turbine wheels began turning. The Badin Aluminum Factories are now operated by electricity produced locally. Mr. White of Pittsburgh, inventor of the turbine, witnessed the moment and rejoiced. A large brick store is under construction by J. B. Miller on Main Street between the depot and First Street, with two ground floor store rooms planned.
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Albemarle
Badin Dam
Badin
Mr. White
Pittsburgh
J. B. Miller
Main Street
First Street
Forbids Sunday Baseball in Lehighton Pennsylvania
Chief Burgess George W. A. Reichard has forbidden Sunday baseball. He says the war abroad justifies using the Sabbath for more serious matters and urges residents to refrain from ball playing on Sundays.
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Lehighton, Pa
George W. A. Reichard
Women Begin to Fight Suffrage War in Capital
Washington July 3 The National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage opened headquarters to crush suffrage hopes. Mrs James W Wadsworth head of the anti movement plans a capital campaign aided by Miss Minnie D Ronson. Wadsworth, daughter of John Hay, has Red Cross and war relief ties. More than 12 000 New York milliners are mentioned.
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Washington
National Association
James W. Wadsworth
New York
Antis
Wadsworth
Congress
John Hay
McKinley
Roosevelt
Arthur M Dodge
Red Cross
American Playgrounds Association
Minnie D. Ronson
Blame Placed on Shore Farmers for Scout Expedition Collapse
Richmond report says Charles L. Weaver accuses eastern shore farmers of hindering a Boy Scout mission to harvest 4,000,000 barrels of potatoes. The federal government seeks a formal investigation into the withdrawal after local labor shortage appeals. Major Potts conducted inquiry and will submit findings to the department of the east.
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Richmond
Charles L. Weaver
Virginia
Boy Scouts
Allen Potts
Bell
Henry ©. Stuart
Department of the East
Young Emperor Seizes Palace In Peking Power Move
From Tien Tsin dated July 3 reports say H. Suan Tung, the young emperor, has taken possession of the palace once held by President Li Yuan Hung and surrounds him with senior generals. Li Yuan Hung offers to resign to the vice president. communications to Peking are restricted as guards block telegraphs and phones.
King George Creates Two Women’s Orders of Chivalry
The British monarch established two new orders of chivalry open to women in recognition of their manifold wartime services. The move broadens honours beyond traditional male-only distinctions and underscores women's contributions to the war effort.
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King George
Malaria and Mosquito Prevention Promoted by Foley’s Tonic
An advertising snippet touts Foley’s Tonic as a remedy against malaria, claiming it strengthens the system and wards off malarial poisons. The copy urges readers to try the product, sold by Mann Drug Co.
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Foley
Mann Drug Co
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Southern Bell Telephone
Arctic Ice & Coal Company
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