Hector Collier Rescued After Fierce Gale Strands Ship
The naval collier Hector battled 110 to 120 mph winds and heavy seas off Cape Romain. A total of 102 crew and Marines were rescued by the tug Wellington after the vessel grounded 14 miles north northeast of the cape. The ship, built in 1908 at Sparrow's Point, carried 73 crew and 60 Marines, with 11,200 tons displacement and 8,128 tons coal capacity. Four Marines were injured and taken to hospital.
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Cape Romain
Associated Press
Harleston
Hector
Wellington
Port Royal
Guantanamo
JosEepa Iwewee
Newell
Jacksonville
Cypress
Terry
Charleston
Joseph Newell
Port Royal. S C
Santo Do
Sparrow's Point
Sudan Shrine to Open New Bern Temple With 500 Members
New Bern reports the imperial council of the Mystic Shrine approved establishing a Sudan temple in New Bern. Dr J F Rhein and A B Andrews Jr led the effort with Raleigh, N C. L I Moore and W D Dunn. First potentate will be A B Andrews Jr, and the temple will start with about 500 members. Oasis in Charlotte is the only North Carolina temple previously.
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New Bern
Buffalo
N. Y
Imperial Council of the Mystic Shrine
North Carolina
J. F. Rhein
Rhem
A. B. Andrews, Jr
Raleigh
L. I. Moore
W. D. Dunn
Sudan
Dr Krhem
Chartotte
J. T. Mareem
Lambia
S. C
Temr
T “Cherieston
Northaratina
Oasis
Charlotte
Ramgh
Atlantic coast storm shifts inland as rain covers Carolinas
Washington reports the coastal storm now centered over extreme western North Carolina with diminished intensity. Winds have subsided along the coast while interior regions in South Carolina and southwest North Carolina experience shifting gales. Rain from the storm spans the Carolinas, eastern Georgia and southwest Virginia, with only faint signs of the Caribbean disturbance remaining.
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Washington
North Carolina
Weather Bureau
South Carolina
Carolinas
Georgia
Virginia
Caribbean Sea
Carolina Hardware Men Elect Officers
The Hardware association of North and South Carolina concluded a three days session in Chattanooga and elected officers: President A R Craig Marion, Vice President M J O Neal Henderson NC, J Betts Simmons Charleston NC, A B Bialock Wadesboro NC, W L Gilbert Statesville NC. Delegates to the national convention include Er W Duval W H Keith M J O Neal and T W Dixon. Several cities invited the next session but the matter was referred to the executive committee with power to act.
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Chattanooga
Team
Hardware Association of
North and South Carolina
A. R. Craig
Marion
D. C
M. J. O'Neal
Henderson
N. C
J. Betts Simmons
Charleston
A. B. Bialock
Wadesboro
W. L. Gilbert
Statesville
N.C
Er. W. Duval
W. H. Keith
T. W. Dixon
Asheville
Tate Springs
Tenn
Wrightsville Beach
New York
Association
Provisions in Shipping Bill Cut Out in Senate
Washington July 15 provisions in the naval appropriation bill authorizing presidential takeover of private shipping buildings and plants in wartime were eliminated on a point of order by Senator Borah. The vice president ruled the proposal a matter of special legislation.
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Washington
Senate
Borah
Summit of Castellotta in Tofana Region Blown Up
Rome reports the summit of Castellotta in the Tofana region was blown up by Italians and the entire Austrian force buried in the wreckage, according to a war office announcement.
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Castelletto
Tofana
Rome
London
Castellatta
War Office
Veneer Rates Under Interstate Hearing At Chicago
James T. Ryan travels to Chicago to represent the Southeastern Veneer Association in a mammoth interstate freight rate investigation for lumber and veneer products. The examiner’s hearing precedes a broader Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry that could bring relief to furniture manufacturers through reduced rates.
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James T. Ryan
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ryan
Southeastern Veneer Association
Bran
Brusarke
Green Mille
Larze
Epidemic La Grippe Or Ptomaine Poisoning Which
State food chemist William Allen toured Chapel Hill to investigate an outbreak that affected about 65 people two days this week. Sixty were summer school students. Initial fears of ptomaine poisoning gave way to la grippe symptoms with chills and fevers 100 to 102. Attacks lasted hours to a day. all recovered. Inspectors checked boarding houses university dining hall and markets. No single diet item linked to the illness.
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Chapel Hill
Foca
William Allen
Abernethy
la Grippe
Chemist Allen
University
Allen
Agreement on Mail Bill Reaches Tentative Plan
Conferees on the post office appropriation bill reach a tentative agreement. The Interstate Commerce Commission will decide the space rate compensation plan for railroads after a testing period. The commission will determine both the method and level of compensation.
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Washington
Post Office
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Senate Opens Debate on Naval Bill Growth Plan
Washington July 15 The senate yesterday cleared the way for debate on a greatly expanded naval program. The building section calls for eight capital ships in 1917, compared with five approved by the house, and aims to complete the navy general board's five year plan within three years.
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Washington
Senate
Naval Committee
House
Navy General Board
British Push Germans Back To Third Line In July Offensive
British forces report advancing beyond the second line along a four mile front near Fricourt Mametz, pushing Germans back to the third line and taking over 2,000 prisoners in 24 hours. French actions at Verdun include repelling a redoubt attack and heavy artillery exchanges on the Meuse. Turkish Armenian fighting continues with unclear outcome.
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Somme
Iies
Fricourt- Mametz
Apremont
Armenia
Mamakhekum
Charlotte Deluged By Destructive Storm Visit
The Associated Press reports July 15 that Charlotte endured a severe wind and rainstorm for about 12 hours. Winds at times reached 54 mph, tearing down power and telephone lines, damaging fences, signs, and roofs, flooding creeks, and isolating rural locations and farms.
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Associated Press
Secca
Temperature drop fails to curb infantile paralysis toll
A marked fall in temperature did not reduce fatalities nor new cases of infantile paralysis in the 24 hours to 10 am. 27 deaths and 144 new cases were reported. The Rockefeller Foundation contributed 50000 to aid the fight, with Mayor Mitchel named to oversee distribution.
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Ify
Associated Press
New York
Rockefeller Foundation
Mitchel
Women Navvies Barred From Naval Militia Cruise
Washington July 1 A warning barred women from the naval militia and motor boat reserve cruise and maneuvers set to begin today. The week long event runs through July 29 with battleships and field ships assigned to gather militia from 19 states under the Navy Department.
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Washington
Navy Department
Maine
New Jersey
Kentucky
New York
Block Island Sound
Kearsarge
Virginia
Boston
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Alabama
Winds
Philadelpha
Ilinois
Maryland
District of Columbia
Mihigan
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Minnesota
Missouri
Ohio
Hampton Roads
Florida
Louisiana
North Carolina
Texas
Lexington Votes on Prohibition Local Option
Lexington Missouri votes on local option today with a population under 6000 and 14 saloons. Eleven saloons cluster in a single block, shaping the contested liquor reform.
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Lexington
Weather Forecast for Coastal Region
Partly cloudy in the east with showers in the west tonight. Sunday looks fair and warmer inland. Moderate south and east winds persist through the period.
Senate Democrats Hear Plans For Extended Session
Washington July 15 Senate Democrats will caucus tonight to decide if the legislative program should be extended lengthening the current session past September 1. Many Democrats seek adding special measures while leaders fear a fall session if done. Democrats and Republicans remain apart on which measures to dispose of. Earlier in the week a joint conference aligned with appropriations revenue chipping and corrupt practices act, but Democratic supporters push to enlarge the program.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Attack on Southern Congressmen by Suffragists
Washington dispatch reports The Suffragist editorial targeting southern lawmakers over opposition to using federal hospital space to fight infantile paralysis in New York City. It cites Rep Siegel and notes southern objections to federal aid while supporting a good roads bill funded from the federal treasury.
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Washington
New York City
Congressional Union For Woman Suffrage
Siegel
New York
Department of Labor
Howard
Georgia
Burnette
Alabama
Officers Push National Guard Recruits in Rain
Lieutenant Armstrong and Corporal Burton accelerate enlistment for the First Regiment National Guard. They have sent 16 recruits to Camp Glenn and 35 percent to the regiment. 21 to 35 year olds with parental consent may join after a physical. Training and service benefits are touted as reasons to enlist. They will depart High Point Sunday and rejoin Camp Glenn by Monday.
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Billy Armstrong
National Guard
High Point
Armstrong
Corporal Burton
Camp Glenn
Morehead City
Uncle Sam
Armetrene
J. T. Gardner
Purton
World's Biggest Copper Mine Suspends to Give Medals
Calumet and Hecla in July 15 ceremony paused operations to honor 1355 veterans among its 20 000 employees and families for the property's semi centennial. 153 workers have served over 40 years. Timothy O Shea long time miner declines retirement.
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Calumet
Micha
C Alumet
Hecla
Agassiz
Timothy O’shea
Deutschland Declared Merchant Vessel by State Dept
Washington officials announce that the German submarine Deutschland is a merchant vessel with full privileges. Acting Secretary Polk says the ruling does not set a precedent and future similar cases will be decided on their own merits.
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Washington
State Department
Polk
Representative Hay Nominated for U S Court of Claims Judge
Washington July 15. President Wilson nominated Representative James Hay of Madison Virginia to be judge of the United States Court of Claims to succeed Judge George W Atkinson who retired for age. Hay has served 20 years in Congress and has long been active in the Virginia Democratic organization.
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Associated Press
Washinton
Lsident Wilson
James Hay
Madison
House Military Affairs Committee
United States Court of Claims
George W. Atkinson
Hay
Virginia
Temperatures Forecast Near Normal in Southeast This Week
Washington July 15 The weather bureau forecast the week will see near normal temperatures in the southeastern states starting tomorrow. Unsettled conditions with frequent showers are forecast for the south Atlantic and east gulf states.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
South Atlantic
East Gulf States
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