Germans Press Local Gains in Rheims Salient Front
London reports indicate the German offensive in France has shifted to local operations with stubborn French defense. German gains are noted north and east of the Marne toward Rheims, including progress near Courteon wood, Bouquigny wood, and Nessles as French counterattacks aim to blunt the advance.
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London
France
Rheims Salient
Marne
Bourdonnerie
Cros Nilon
St. Aguman
la Chappelle Monthodon
Bouquigny
Nessles
Benteuil
Moncoiven
Rheims
Chatillon
Rodemar Wood
Courteon Wood
Shipping Board Contracts For £3 New Vessels
Washington July 17 Twenty transports to be built at once to maintain troop movement to France. Contracts awarded by the Shipping Board to Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation Alameda California. Japanese shipbuilders win thirty steel cargo carriers and Union Construction and Building Company Morgan City Louisiana gets three new larges.
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Washington
France
Shipping Board
Bethlehm Shipbuilding Corporation
Alameda
Cad
Union Construction An Buiding Company
Morgan Chy
National fruit pit collection launched in Germany
Amsterdam reports Germany launches a national collection of fruit pits and stone fruits under Fatherland Women's Union patronage. Cherries plums and peaches pits pay one cent per pound. collectors receive government soup squares at two for a cent. Soup cubes are widely sought for their fat content.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Fatherland Women’s Union
German Revolutionists Destroy 22 Planes at Neville
London reports the destruction by fire of a German airfield near Nevilles south of Brussels, with 22 German planes. A Telegraph dispatch says revolutionists in the army carried out the attack. Ten Belgians and two German NCOs were arrested after a secret meeting in the Nevilles canteen.
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London
Nevilles
Amsterdam
Neviles
Brussels
Four North Carolinians on Today’s Casualty List
The July 17 army casualty list reports four North Carolinians among 172 total. Killed in action are Sergeant Charlie Davis of Washington and Corporal Joseph Wallace of Salisbury. Wounded severely are Robert Pressley Falls of Kings Mountain and James Jones of Williamston.
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Washington
Charlie Davis
Cook Joseph Wallace
Salisbury
Robert Pressley Falls
King’s Mountain
James Jones
Williamston
Germans Reach Six Miles Deep in Marne Valley
London reports German crown prince forces advanced three more miles along the Marne valley reaching six miles beyond the French line at Sestigny. The measure reflects southward depth rather than direct distance from the Marne, with complex fronts near Rheims showing stronger French reaction below the river.
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London
Verces
Marne
Sestigny
Rheims
War wastage decried by Austro Hungarian leader
Amsterdam reports the Austro Hungarian foreign minister calls the war senseless and purposeless. He says it will end when the allies show humane feeling and that the dual monarchy’s nations reject conspiracies. He urges a defensive battle to secure future peaceful existence.
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Amsterdam
Vienna
Ellen Magner public Sinn Fein funeral in Dublin
Mrs Ellen Magner of Waterford dies and is buried with a Sinn Fein funeral in Dublin. The procession includes bands and members of Sinn Fein clubs honoring her as the youngest sister of Michael O Brien, one of the Manchester 1867 executions celebrated in song and yearly events.
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Dublin
Ellen Magner
Waterford
Michael O'Brien
Manchester
God Save Ireland
Mapner
Sinn Fein
Bells Seized for Gun Metal Amid Wartime Claims
Amsterdam reports Brandenburg province has 4,300 church bells, 2,190 claimed by German army authorities for gun metal. Some bells, dating back to the 13th century, have gained artistic and historical respite.
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Amsterdam
Province of
Brandenburg
Farris and Healey Visit Critically Ill Pradshaw in Ashboro
J. J. Farris and Dr. Healey travel to Ashboro to be with G. Sam Pradshaw who lies critically ill at the home of W. C. Hammons.
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J. J. Farris
Dr. Healey
Ashboro
G. Sam Pradshaw
W. C. Hammons
Germans Make Slight Gains
Early Monday report notes small advances by German forces on the front with limited territorial impact and no major turning point described.
Front Intact as Allies Repel German Offensive
On the French Front near Paris and the Marne the German crown prince’s offensive was repelled after forty eight hours. German forces on the south bank of the Marne are under check as French troops hold the line east of Rheims and west of Rheims the Allies press the Germans back with no breach in the defense.
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Associated — Press
Paris
Marne
Rheims
Examination of New Draft Registrants
The draft exemption board examined 46 men today, mostly new registrants including 27 white and 10 black men placed in class one awaiting general service. White and black registrants listed include Joseph A. Johnson, Rowland Poe, Curtis Yarborough, and William Sawyer plus others.
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Joseph A. Johnson
Rowland Poe
Curtis A. Yarborowsh
Charlie L George
James May
Ira B. Dunn
Abram Bones
R. Bryan Yarborough
Ed. L. Sneed
John T. Crissel
John F. Stoner
William L. Seigler
Roy H. Davis
Oscar H. Ellison
Earl B. Steed
Ernest T. Lawson
Melvin H. Harmon
Julius F. Marsh, Jr
Walter G. Kirkman
John L. Kivett
Clarence Bolling
William EF. Hayworth
Raymond KE. Cl
Mrs Bickett to Visit Battlefront in France Mission
Mrs. Thomas W. Bickett wife of North Carolina's governor has accepted invitation to join the executive committee of the YWCA Washington to study French women work and assess YMCA and YWCA efforts in France. She will depart in August return in September and speak on the national drive after her trip.
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Raleigh
Thomas W. Bickett
North Carolina
Young Woman's Christian Association
Washington
France
Crew of Foundered Steamer Landed Safely in England
Thirty five American crewmen of the former Great Lakes steamer George Eliot reached London after the vessel foundered in a sea storm. They escaped in lifeboats, drifted at sea, and were rescued by a warship before being brought to port.
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England
London
Great Lakes
George Eliot
Luis Port
French Hold On as German Attacks Fail in Marne Sector
Pars reports fresh German troops enter south of the Marne and press along multiple lines. The French counterattacks recapture Bourdonnire area and push back assaults near Monvoisin and in the Bouqueny woods. Casualties for Germany are estimated near 100000 in the current offensive.
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Pars
Marne
War Office
Bourdonnire
Bouqueny
Monvoisin
Texas Advices Spark Rise in Cotton Market
New York July 17 The cotton market opened irregular with July up 36 points then fell as new crop deliveries were realized Shorts showed nervousness trading 28 points on call Later months including October and December firmed 15 to 26 points before the end of the first hour Futures quotes: July 28 25 to 28 50 October 25.04 to 24.95 December 24.30 January 24.00.
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New York
Texas
Spanish Vessel Torpedoed Carrying Minister on Board
Athens reports that the Spanish steamship carrying Minister Lopez de Vega home to Spain was torpedoed by a German submarine. The minister and his family were aboard the vessel, which departed a week earlier after German notification of the trip.
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Athens
Greece
Lopez de Vega
Spain
Duval Executed for Treason in Vincennes Forest
Paris reports M Davil, head of the German propaganda paper Bonne Rouge, was executed for treason. The execution occurred at 5 a.m. in a forest east of Vincennes, the condemned man dying almost instantly after the firing squad received the order.
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Paris
Havas
M Davil
Bonne Rouge
Vincennes
Mrs J F Taylor Ill Reported Seriously Over Seven Months
Mrs J F Taylor is seriously ill and confined to bed for about seven months. Her condition worsened yesterday and Dr Mosely of Greensboro has been called to her bedside.
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J. F. Taylor
Taylor
Dr. Mosely
Greensboro
Five German Attacks Repulsed Between Suippe and Massiges
London reports that on July 16 German forces under General von Boehm made five assault attempts between Suippe and Massiges. All were repulsed with heavy losses.
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London
von Boehm
Suippe
Massiges
Statesmen urged to aid High Point labor problem
The Citizens Patriotic committee asks Senators Simmons and Overman and Congressman Stedman to use influence to bring workers to High Point as 1 000 could find employment. Letters plead for federal help to import homeless and hungry from abroad and support wartime production, noting many residents are in the military or other war duties.
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Simmons
Overman
Stedman
Simmons and Overman
High Point
Patriotic Committee of Citizens
France
Citizens’ Patriotic Committee
Jether
Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt Killed in Air Battle
Paris reports Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt youngest son of ex president died in an aerial fight near Chateau-Thierry. He led a 13 plane patrol against seven German aircraft before his plane fell behind enemy lines. Col. Theodore Roosevelt confirmed his son’s death and praised his service.
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Quentin Roosevelt
Chateau- Thierry
Quentin
le Journal
Roosevelt
Cha
teau-Thierry
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Leut
France
Carrick Fence Declared Nuisance by City
The northern fence on Rev. Thomas Carrick’s North Main street property is ruled a nuisance by city officials. Five days are given to remove it after accidents at Montlieu avenue and North Main street raised safety concerns for drivers and streetcar motormen.
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North Main Street
Thomas Carrick
Montleu Avenue
Montlieuw Avenue
Greensboro Road
French Artillery Presses German Bridges at Marne
French counter attacks have brought German bridges over the Marne under heavy French artillery fire. Casualties and damage are reported as the clash continues with mid range guns supporting renewed engagement along the river.
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London
Marne
Willis Keeps Revival Faithful At South Main Church
Rev W H Willis spoke on Acts 12 5 at the second night of a 10 day revival at the South Main Street Methodist Church. He urged united prayer, warned against political prayers to please people, and stressed Christian law obedience. Twice daily services are at 3 30 and 8 p m with strong attendance.
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South Main Street
W. H. Willis
Mr. Willis
Peter
Herod
Willis
A S Nner
Hicks Son Delays Return Home Due to War Conditions
Howard Hicks informs his mother Mrs. M T Hicks that he cannot return home soon because of unavoidable conditions related to the war.
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Howard Hicks
Jarrel Hotel Condemned Court Action Initiated
A local court orders the Jarrel Hotel condemned and directs filing of an appeal. City authorities move to secure the property while legal proceedings proceed.
City Fire Inspectors Condemn Old Jarre Hotel Building
North Carolina Deputy Insurance Commissioner W A Scott tours the business district to enforce fire safety, condemning the old Jarrell Hotel as a fire trap. The city council already condemned it, with owners Dyer Brothers appealing, delaying action beyond July 20 pending court judgment.
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Jarre
Bulding
Scott
City Counci
Dyer Brothers
A. M. Idol
Older and Younger Men May Enter Army
Corporal Albert H. Marrow will visit High Point from July 20 to 23 to recruit for the regular and national armies. Open to men 18 to 21 and 31 to 41 who did not register, the call seeks mechanics, drivers, gas enginemen, typists, lumbermen, mill workers, and able bodied men. Prospective officers’ candidates are urged to begin study to pass exams. the widened appeal targets both older men and those previously considered too young.
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Albert H. Marrow
Greensboro
High Point
Hidi Pont
John S. Kennedy Dies at 79 in Davidson County
John S. Kennedy died Tuesday evening at 9 30 o clock in Davidson County. He was 79 and long a well known local resident. He is survived by his wife and five children. Funeral services will be Thursday at 3 pm from Pleasant Grove Church with interment at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
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John S. Kennedy
Kennedy
Davidson County
Pleasant Grove
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