French gain ground in Aisne sector as Germans fail to retake
In renewed action near Moulin Sous Touvent on the Oise and Aisne fronts General Petain’s forces push two miles forward, seizing about half a mile and taking 220 prisoners. British troops incur a reverse near Bouzin court as German attempts to recapture high ground falter. American and French lines hold firm in the Vaux sector.
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Associated Press
Petain
Moulin Sous Touvent
Oise
Aisne
Field Marshal
Haig
Bouzincourt
Albert
Marne
Soissons
Chateau Thierry
Vaux
Health film Fit to Fight shown at city high school
Under U S War Department medical auspices the health propaganda film Fit to Fight is shown at the city high school auditorium this evening at 7 30. Local physicians arranged the screening and A B Huff of the Broadway theater provided projection equipment. Admission is free to men. children are not admitted.
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United States War Department
A. B. Huff
Broadway
Shell Plant Explosion Claims Dozens Dead in Midlands
London reports an explosion at the national shell filling factory in the Midlands on Monday. Official word says between 60 and 70 workers were killed in the blast.
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London
National Shell
Midlands
Comptroller Seeks Bank Condition Reports for June 29 Close
Washington July 3. The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks at the close of business Saturday June 29.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency Today
Changes in Austrian Commands in Italy
Field Marshal Conrad Hoetzen dorf is replaced by Field Marshal von Koerness on the Italian front. General Otto von Beulow of the German army is named commander in chief, per Munich papers.
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Italy
Zurich
Conrad Hoetzendorf
von Koerness
Munich
Otto von Beulow
Death of Viscount Rhondda, British Food Controller
London July 3 Viscount Rhondda also known as Dav d Alfred Thomas died this morning. He led Britain to rationing during World War I and pledged to end profiteering and speculation in food. He oversaw 1917 crop control and helped form an inter alliance to buy food from the United States for Britain France and Italy with Hoover.
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London
Viscount Rhondda
Alfred Thomas
England
United Kingdom of
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Baron Rhondda
France
David A. Thomas
Great Cambrian Coal Combine
Lloyd George
an _— interall
Food Council
United States
Italy
Herbert Hoover
Regular Meeting of Elks Postponed One Week
The High Point lodge of Elks postpones its regular meeting from Thursday night to Thursday, July 11, to observe the Fourth of July. Exalted ruler H. A. Millis issued the notice saying the change allows members to observe the nation's birthday without interfering with lodge business.
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High Point Lodge of Elks
H. A. Millis
Elks
Rave On Auguste Victoria Denies Peace Offer
The German empress replies to a Dutch mothers peace appeal noting Germany’s readiness for peace has been shown, but the opposing power has never entertained it. The exchange follows a letter from Madame Depont, wife of the Dutch war minister, to belligerent leaders.
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the Hague
Germany
Madame Depont
Terrible TNT Blast Kills 62 at Split Rock Plant
Syracuse reports 62 dead and at least 80 injured after a massive TNT explosion at Semet Solvay Co. Split Rock plant. The blast leveled vast portions of the munitions facility, damaged over ten buildings, and caused widespread panic as more bodies were recovered from the rubble.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Semet-Solvay Co
Split Rock
White men in pitched battle on East Green Street
Warrants issued for Tom Little and Tom Hepler after an affray near Robertson's store at about 6 am. Little was struck with a broken milk bottle causing severe cuts and bruises. Hepler suffered bruises. Both posted $50 bonds to appear in municipal court Friday. Fight stemmed from a city court case earlier this week with Hepler as a principal witness.
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Tom Little
Tom Hepler
East Green Street
Robertson's
Little
Hepler
Valuable Lots to Be Sold This Afternoon
The American Land company will auction 30 residential sites at Willow brook Taylor and South Main Streets at 4 30 this afternoon. The Penny brothers will conduct the sale with the company sales force, and a brass band concert precedes the event. Both men and women are urged to attend.
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American Land Company
Willowbrook
Taylor and
South Main Streets
Penny Brothers
British Mine Sank Hospital Ship Llandovery Castle
Berlin notes state the British hospital ship Llandovery Castle was sunk by a submarine off the Irish coast on June 7 after hitting a British mine. The Berlin message says about 200 lives were lost.
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Berlin
Amsterdam
Llandovery Castle
Irish
Meadow Worker Bitten by Small Snake
Loran M. Robbins of three miles south of town was bitten on the finger yesterday afternoon while in a meadow near his home. The incident occurred as he labored outdoors and the snake was described as small.
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Loran M. Robbins
Trio of American Aviators Missing After Chateau Thierry Fight
General Pershing's communique says one German regiment was practically annihilated as Americans stormed Vaux and nearby woods, advancing 100 yards on a 1.5 mile front. War materiel captured included trench mortars and over 60 machine pins. Three American aviators are reported missing from squadrons in the fighting north.
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Chateau Thierry
Washington
Pershing
Vaux
Stamps Run Dry As High Point Reaches Limit Club
Four more residents join the High Point limit club bringing total to 84 for war savings stamps. Col Wescott Roberson notes A Sherrod Charles Weedon C F Hayworth and W F Smith as recent top purchasers. Post office and banks report stamps exhausted Monday but restocked. pledges require fulfillment at designated points and stamps may be bought elsewhere.
Casualties Named by Army and Marine Corps in Lists Today
The army casualty list lists 85 names with 18 killed in action 9 died of wounds 6 died of accident and other causes 4 died of disease 12 wounded severely and 36 missing in action. The marine corps list shows 40 names with 33 killed in action 4 died of wounds 3 wounded severely.
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Army
Marine Corps
Washington
Dutch Cabinet Plans to Quit Job Tomorrow
Rotterdam reports the Dutch cabinet will hand its resignations to Queen Wilhelmina tomorrow, signaling an imminent government turnover. The July 3 notice notes the move coming from the cabinet in the Hague.
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Rotterdam
Holland
Wilhelmina
Tillman’s Death Complicates South Carolina Campaign
Columbia July 3 The death of Senator Tillman this morning worsens the scramble for reelection in South Carolina. He faced three opponents Cole L. Blease former governor Nat B. Dial banker from Laurens and James Francis Rice of Henderson under Democratic rules the entry list cannot be reopened.
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Columbia
D. C
Tillman
South Carolina
Cole L. Blease
Nat B. Dial
Laurens
James Francis Rice
Henderson
Death Claims Ben Tillman
Report notes the death of Ben Tillman, with historical context referencing his long public life since 1894 and the impact of his passing on contemporaries and records.
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Ben Tillman
Tillman Dies in Washington after Cerebral Hemorrhage
Senator Benjamin R. Tillman veteran of 24 years in Congress and chairman of the senate naval affairs committee died at his Washington home early today from a cerebral hemorrhage. He was a leading “big navy” advocate and a South Carolina political fixture. His death unsettles South Carolina politics during a senatorial primary battle with former Governor Cole L. Blease.
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Washington
Benjamin R. Tillman
Congress
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Tillman
Trenton
Columbia
South Carolina
Senator Swanson
Naval Committee
Cole L. Blease
Senate
Cornfield
Soong l
Depsite
No Sugar Cut for Tobacco Manufacturers in 1918
Washington July 3. A tentative agreement was secured from Mr Hoover by senators from tobacco states that the sugar supply for the tobacco industry will not be reduced this year. Senators Martin Simmons Swansen protested the curtailment order, saying it would cost millions to manufacturers and to producers and reduce government revenue.
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Washington
Ood
Hoover
South
Martin
Virginia
Senate
Simmons
Nance Committee
Swansen
Selectmen to Camp Saturday for Fort Oglethorpe Inductions
An increase in white selectmen qualified for general military service will be entrained to Camp Greenleaf Fort Oglethorpe Ga this Saturday July 6 by the local exemption board. The induction group meets Friday at 4 PM to select the squad to be sent. This marks July’s first movement for High Point township selectmen and the first local cadre to train at Fort Oglethorpe. Inductees listed include J Horney Collins 1461 Jefferson City Missouri and Arthur C Johnson 1520 Westside Station High Point among others.
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Camp Greenleaf
Fort Oglethorpe
High Point Township
Collins J. Horney
Jefferson City
Mocare Central Hotel
Henry Clay Teague
Kr. F. Op
High Point
Arthur C. Johnson
Westside Station
van Wheeler
Commercial Bank
Charley V. Ring
Hubert EF. Beeson
Care Y. M. C. A
Chester
Bingham G. Greeson
Port Ludlow
Wash
George Allen Cassidy
Sidney O. Ring
Furniture Makers Optimistic On Grand Rapids Market
A. E. B. Tate, a local furniture manufacturer, reports buyers arriving slowly at the Grand Rapids market but anticipates strong business after the Fourth of July. He notes many lines on display, broad national representation among exhibitors, and steady yearly improvements in house furnishings. Tate says optimism is shared by manufacturers in other regions regarding the industry’s future.
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Grand Rapids
A. E B. Tate
Michigan
Tate
Steady Opening on Cotton Market Early Today
Sentiment on immediate price direction was mixed with a steady opening showing gains of 10 points to declines of five. Near months held firmer on trade, and Liverpool buying helped. July and October sold 17 to 20 points after the call. futures opened July 27.00, October 23.95, December 23.53, January 23.33, March 23.30. R. and Means of Winston-Salem visited the city on Gilmer Brothers business.
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New York
Liverpool
French Halt German Counter Attacks West of Chateau Thierry
Paris reports a French counter attack near Menulin Sous Touvent improving positions. A German push west of Chateau Thierry on the Marne was checked by French artillery and fire. Other German efforts north of Moncel and in Alsace failed. French troops penetrated Moulin Sous Touvent to 800 meters and captured 220 prisoners thus far.
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Chauteau Thierry
Artil
Paris
Menulin Sous Touvent
War Office
Chateau Thierry
Marne
Vaux
Moncel
Upper
Alsace
Moulin Sous Touvent
German forces recapture most of Bouzin court area near Albert
London reports German troops launched a heavy shelling backed attack last night and recaptured the bulk of ground previously won by British forces in a local operation near Bouzin court north of Albert on Sunday evening, according to the war office.
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London
Bouzincourt
Albert
War Office
State Institution Buys Fine Holstein Heifers
Four Holstein heifers were purchased in Pontiac Michigan to improve the Morganton North Carolina state institution for the insane herd. A. E. Tate of the Morganton Raleigh and Goldsboro board of directors bought the stock at auction after visiting other centers and private sales. Prices ranged from 295 to 500 dollars for yearlings and up to 1200 dollars for a single heifer. Tate said North Carolina’s hospitals are better equipped and invited Pontiac officials to visit NC institutions.
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A. E. Tate
State Institution
Morganton
Pontiac
Mich
Board of Directos
Raleigh
Goldsboro
Tate
Michigan State Hospital
North Carolina
Morganton Hospital
Michigan
K. Tate
Samson Tobias Rejected by Army for Being Underweight
Samson Tobias former Tanenhouse Brothers store manager and local resident was rejected by military medical authorities at Camp Jackson for underweight. His discharge notes his condition not remedial by army life and leaves his future plans for remaining in the city undetermined.
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Samson Tobias
Tanenhouse Brothers
Camp Jackson
Tobias
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Beng
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Senator McLaurin
Roosevelt
Prince Henry of Battenberg
White House
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Winston-Salem
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