Struggle on Western Front Becomes Furious War Clash
London reports the Allied line from the Ancre to Montauban sees the fiercest fighting of the war as British forces push to level with French positions. German artillery and guns pound advances while Russians progress in Volhynia and Galicia, with Delaign’s surroundment and Lutsk threat noted.
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Associated Press
London
Ancre
Montaubar
Belgium
Delatym
Indigia
Kovel
Voitiwnia
Barnoevychi
Pripet Marshes
Barnevia
Galicia
Volhynia
Lutsk
Delaign
Carpathians
Spanesian
Halicz
Kove
Recorders Court Pays Its Own Bill of Costs in 1916
For the first half of 1916 the High Point Municipal Court assessed fines totaling 580.07 and costs of 1 467.92, proving self supporting. June saw 57 cases with 28 convictions. eight assaults and seven drunkenness charges led to 10 months in aggregate and 122.19 in fines.
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Recorders Court
Municipal Court of
High Point
Albertson
John Barley Corn
Jikker
Elks Lodge Delegation Sets Sail For Baltimore
More than a score of Elks from Lodge No 1155 will depart tonight for the national convention in Baltimore. A special car will carry the High Point contingent via Greensboro and arrival in Baltimore expected early tomorrow. Oscar K E Wilson chairs the committee and 20 to 25 Elks plan to attend, with badges displayed at Mattons drug store as advertising for High Point as a furniture manufacturing city.
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The
Elks Lodge
Baltimore
High Point
Oscar KE. Wilson
Elks
Matton
Guilford Council Installs New Officers
Guilford Council No. 25 of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics installed the officers elected for the coming year. Names include W. T. Anderson Jr past councilor J B Suttenfield councilor Rev L W Blackwelder vice councilor and Rev J M Hilliard chaplain and trustee.
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Guilford Council
Order of United American Mechanics
W. T. Anderson, Jr
J. B. Suttenfield
Rev. L. W. Blackwelder
W. W. Snyder
Jones Burns
J. M. Hedrick
W. 8. Chappelle
C. L. Farrington
O. P. Dicks
D. A. Capps
Inside Sentinel
J. M. Hilliard
State Council
Jake L. Sechrest
G. A. Capps
A. F. Moore
Song of hatred spread in German music halls
Vorwaerts reports a vile song praising Lord Kitchener's death is being distributed in Chemnitz Germany and sung in public venues. The composer is claimed to be on the staff of a leading Chemnitz newspaper drawing strong condemnation.
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Amsterdam
Netherlands
Vorwaerts
Chemnitz
Germany
Lord Kitchener
Sericen Troops Ready for Any Possible Raid
San Antonio July 8 Troopers along more than 250 miles east of El Paso are held in readiness to move to any point on the border threatened by the newly organized bandits in Chihuahua. West of El Paso an alert watch and border station preparations are maintained as officers assess reports of Villa leading the bandit forces.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
el Paso America
Chihuahua
el Paso
Funston
Mexico
Carranza
Jiminez
Ojajuka
Presidio
Tex
Villa
Deeds Filed in High Point Transfers Total Two Parcels
Two High Point deeds were filed yesterday. KH Montgomery transfers tracts one and two of the Pickens property to D H Hall with a total area of 140 by 1152 feet and 200 by 1095 feet for 2000 dollars. hk L Wright transfers a High Point township tract to Dora E Richardson covering about 000 square feet for 85 dollars.
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High Point
KH. Montgomery
D. H. Hall
Pickens
Hk. L. Wright
Dora E. Richardson
High Point Township
Population of Rheims Drops After New Count
The city of Rheims in France, once recorded at 115 178 in the 1911 census, is now counted at 19 983 residents. The new total includes 10 012 women, 5 861 men, and 4 110 children.
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Rheims
France
Senate Democrats Caucus On Shipping Bill Revision
Democratic members of the senate commerce committee agreed on a revision of the government shipping bill. Report says it will bring complete party harmony if approved by a Democratic caucus. Caucus is scheduled shortly after 2 o clock to hear reports.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Commerce Committee
Epidemic of Infantile Paralysis Sets Record Heat
New York reports the hottest day since the outbreak began two weeks ago with 18 deaths from infantile paralysis in four hours 19 o'clock this morning. Brooklyn accounts for 13 fatalities while New York City cases rise with spread seen in Ohio Pennsylvania but no new deaths south of Baltimore. City physicians see no signs of spread within New York and no cases in North Carolina cities yet.
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New York
Brooklyn
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Baltimore
North Carolina
Unsettled Weather Forecast For Southeastern States
The weather bureau forecasts unsettled weather giving way to generally fair skies for the southeastern states this week. Temperatures start moderate then rise as the week progresses.
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Southeastern States
iBy
Associated Press
Washington
Weather Bureau
Reformed Church Seeks 50 Young Men for Frat Class
The First Reformed Baraca class and Christian Endeavor society call for fifty young men to join at once. No medical exams. Recruitment office at First Reformed Church opens Sundays at 9 45 and Wednesdays at 7.00. All are invited to enlist.
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First Reformed Baraca Class
Christian Endeavor Society
First Reformed Church
Baldwin Lecture Moves to Sunday Evening at Wesley Memorial
An incorrect notice said the Baldwin lecture would be Sunday morning. The event now is set for 8 o'clock Sunday evening at Wesley Memorial Church.
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Baldwin
Wesley Memorial Church
Doctor Robertson Slightly Improved At Durham
Messages from Dr. Fay Robertson of Durham report he is slightly improved though still seriously ill. Col Wescott Robertson, his son, brother, traveled to Durham yesterday afternoon and returned this morning.
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Fay Robertson
Durham
Col
Wescott Robertson
Weather Update Shows Showers Tonight and Sunday
A weather report indicates showers possible tonight with a likely repeat on Sunday. Fresh south winds accompany the unsettled conditions.
Watchful Waiting in Capneh Strike
Five coast artillery companies guard Wilmington as a strike continues. Reinforcements from Salisbury and Greensboro arrive, but no disruption on city lines yet. Guardsmen held in readiness while street railway workers plan a mass meeting to protest militia deployment.
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Coast Artillery
Ruge
Wilmington
Bute
Salisbury
Greensboro
Ign Company
Wis
High Poiint
Commons
Street and Electric Railway Employes Association
Sewer Extension Put In Service In Eastern City
The eastern city sewer extension of 3,506 feet goes into service this afternoon draining the east side from lands of R. R. Ragan Wesley Pitta and KE Harmon through Eli Jones meadow to Richland creek. J G Ryan built it under city manager Arthur Lyon, costing about five thousand dollars, with 87 connections and linking to the septic line toward Pennylanda.
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Te City
R. R. Ragan
Wesley Pitta
KE. T. Harmon
Eli Jones
Richland Creek
J. G. Ryan
Arthur Lyon
Jones Lands
Jones
Lyon
Kven
Pennylanda
Bedford City Elks Dedicate New National Home
Bedford City Virginia hosts the dedication of the national Elks home costing $600000 with Governor Stuart delivering the main address at 3 o clock. Delegations from county lodges travel to the event as the Elks prepare for the Baltimore convention beginning Monday. Arthur Lyon of High Point attends the ceremonies and plans to meet the Baltimore-bound delegation in Lynchburg.
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Associated Press
Bedford City
National Elks
Stuart
Virginia
Baltimore
Arthur Lyon
High Point
the Elks
Lyon
Lynchburg
Third Day of Debate on the Revenue Bill
Washington July 8 The house began its third day of debate on the administration revenue bill aimed at raising 197 million dollars from income inheritance and munitions taxes Voting on amendments started at 1 30 today and a final vote is expected before Monday adjournment
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Philippines boast of system of roads and growth
The article credits Governor General for spearheading road-building in the Philippines, noting over 3,000 kilometers of roads across the islands and a 200 percent increase in road length over five years. It reports heavy automobile traffic, improved inter-provincial trade, and near-sold-out car shipments in Manila.
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Traciana
Reere Governe
Philip
Islands
United States
Manila
Australians Readies Third War Loan Floated Soon
Melbourne reports a third federal war loan to be floated before August 1. Past loans drew large sums. £250,000,000 is authorized, with a 4.5 percent rate and par issue price. The loan runs to 1925 and is expected to attract strong public support.
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Associated Press
Melbourne
Australia
Commonwealth
Contract for Erection of Eight Room Dwelling
Louis Harris lets contract for an eight room dwelling at Elm and Thurston streets with a projected cost of 4 dollars. Brown brothers are the contractors.
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Louis Harris
Elm and
Thurston Streets
Brown Brothers
Pensacola Hurricane Report Sees No Fatalities
A brief radio message from Pensacola reports the city withstood the hurricane with big damage to docks and buildings but no fatalities. The United Fruit wireless station in New Orleans had been trying since Wednesday to contact Pensacola or a harbor vessel amid ongoing static. Further reports were expected later in the day.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Pensacola
United Fruit Company
Naval
Naval Station
Pensacola Naval Station
Ting
He Wireless Company
Tropical Storm Makes Little Progress Over Alabama
A tropical storm with its center over western Alabama has shown little movement since Friday morning, according to early reports from weather officials. Forecasters warn of potential localized flooding as the system remains slow and erratic.
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Washington
Junyl
Westet
Alabama
First Baptist Church to Consider Pastor Nomination
The First Baptist church will Sunday July 9 consider Rev J A Clarke of Wilmington for pastor to fill the vacancy. Church clerk M R Shields urges all members to attend with Sunday school and preaching at usual hours. Chairman A E Tate will present the call.
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First Baptist Church
J. A. Clarke
Wilmington
M. R. Shields
A. E. Tate
Pulpit Committee
Clarke
Severe storm hits southern Georgia with fatalities
Albany reports a deadly storm in Blakely Georgia with loss of life. Communications failed as wires went down and alarms spread across southern Georgia leaving many towns isolated.
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Georgia
Associated Press
Albany
Blakely
Sam Stocks Case Set for July Trial in Duplin Court
Judge in Duplin County fixed July 24 for the trial of Samuel Stocks, accused in the lynching of Joseph Black. Stocks agreed to post a 310,060 bond to secure his appearance, with prominent business figures promising assistance.
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Associated Press
Ton
Samual Stocks
Alfeed
Joseph Black
Duplin County
Stocks
Bank Joins Reserve System Amid New York Expansion
Lachange Bank joins the federal reserve system as an established New York state bank with numerous branches secures membership, announced yesterday in Washington. The Corn Exchange Bank, a major New York City lender, was among the largest state backers and obtained federal membership.
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Lachange Bank
Reserve
Washington
Corn Exchange Bank
New York City
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