Flood destruction widens as reports come in across states
Floods devastate western North Carolina and nearby areas with 40 known dead and six still missing. Eleven drowned in Bet Cave and Chimney Rock, with two unidentified bodies found near Belmont and another death near Greenville, South Carolina. Bridges, plants, and rail lines suffer heavy damage as crews work to restore infrastructure. The total material damage is estimated around 12.6 million dollars across four states.
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Caroline
Bet Cave
Chimney Rock
Belmont
Greenville
S. C
North Carolina
Tennessee
Viania Tetey
Wateree
Atlantic Coast Line
Asheville
North
Virginia
Séush Cureek
Moonshine Stills Destroyed by High Point Police
Chief Gray’s unit raided a hidden still site and cut two moonshine stills to pieces, a 60 and 20 gallon setup, with stems and caps recovered. No arrests. officers infer operators’ identities as Gray, James, Wiedis Carroll and Welch fled city limits after a brief pursuit. Chief Gray sustained a hand wound requiring three stitches.
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Chief Gray
Niel Gray
James
Wiedis Carroll
Welch
Weelock
Threeman
Provider Church
James Johnsey
Burrus
Flood Ravages Bat Cave and Chimney Rock Amid Carolina Floods
Rescue parties moved toward Bat Cave and Chimney Rock as floods receded in the Carolinas leaving $12 million to $15.6 million in damage and 34 dead with fear of more. Chimney Rock and Bat Cave in Rutherford County suffered severe destruction. towns with 100 plus residents were cut off with no wire service. Further relief from Hendersonville was en route as rail and transport networks faced weeks of restoration.
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Asheville
Carolinas
Rutherford Seounty
North Carolina
Chimney Rock
Bat Cave
Rocky River
Britain’s Black List Stirs Washington
Washington reports the state department delaying action on Great Britain’s list of nearly 100 U S firms under the trading with the enemy act. Ambassador Page in London may send a report and a cable inquiry could follow if no word arrives. Officials say developments are watched and Britain’s move may be viewed as unfriendly.
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Washington
Great Britain
United States
State Department
Ambassador Page
London
Department
Contract Awarded for Randolph County Hunting Lodge
William Ziegler Jr. of New York hires D. H. Baker to erect a one story hunting lodge near Dr. Bulla’s place on the Ashboro road in the Carrarf mountain area. The 79 by 79 foot, nine or ten room structure includes three baths and is priced around 4000 dollars.
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William Ziegler, Jr
New York City
Randolph County
High Point
D. H. Baker
Dr. Bulla
New Ashboro Road
Carrarf Mountain
Swiss Minister Outlines Peace Plan Talk in Washington
On July 19 in Washington Dr. Paul Ritter, Swiss minister, met Acting Secretary Polk to discuss a European peace proposal. He said no tangible results were obtained from the talks.
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Washington
Switzerland
Paul Ritter
Europe
Polk
Weather Summary: Partly Cloudy Tonight and Thursday
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with northeast to north coastal gales diminishing by Thursday morning. coastal winds ease as the day progresses and skies remain partly clear through the period.
City Considers Main and Church Lot Purchase for Public Use
City council weighs Homer Wheeler proposal to sell corner lot at Main and Church streets for 780 per front foot. Potential public library, school, or park site with option through September. Parkway sewer line deal settled at 1,000, with East Greene street extension opened at 2,700.
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Homer ‘Wheeler
Pope Sroppatiiti
Wheeler
J. J
Parriss
al Pea
Faeriss
Man’s Club
Taypreands
First Baptist Church
North Main Street
Main
Church
High Point
Elm Street
Messrs
Smith and
Terry
Pickett
Davis
Alexander
Parkway
Lyon
East Greene Street
Russians Cross Carpathians March Into Hungary
News from Petrograd says Russians crossed the Carpathians after driving through Bukowina and were a day from Hungary. London reports German recapture near Belville wood and lost ground near Longueval. Paris bulletin notes calm on much of the Franco-Belgian front. In Trentino the Italians seized Oberossa heights and repelled Austrian attacks at Pasubio.
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Belville Wood
Longueval
Paris
Trentino
Opsina
Pasubio
United States withdrawal claim sparks authority dispute
Dispatches report Special Kigere informed the government that the United States is being gradually withdrawn. Acting Secretary Polk denies Rodgers had authority to state such a withdrawal and says American policy remains unchanged. State Department notes no final negotiation method agreed. Ambassador Arredondo and Polk confer without conclusions as General Gonzales visits Pershing and proceeds to Madera to probe complaints.
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Associated Press
Ie City Today
Kigere
United States
Polk
Rodgers
State Department
Arredondo
Mr. Polk
General Pershing
Gonzales
Madera
Deutschland sailings and marooned traveler in flood report
The article notes the freighter Deutschland ready to sail under Capt Paul Koenig, while tank cars on a pier indicate cargo not for Deutschland but for Bremen. Fred N Tate, marooned after a washout near Connelly Springs, returns home after a perilous river crossing and delays from floods, saying damage is indescribable.
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Paul Koenig
Bremen
Koenig
Connelly Springs
Mr. Tate
Lincolnton
Mr. Holly
Catawba
Mississippi
E. L. Mason
Mr. Mason
Charlotte
Tin River
Gaston
Lincoln County
Tate
Chicago
Body of boy seen floating down the Yadkin River
A Southern train crew member reported seeing a white boy in knee pants floating in the Yadkin river this afternoon as the train passed the area near Salisbury. The body was described as clearly recognizable amidst the muddy current.
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Southern
Yadkin River
Salisbury
Senator Swan Seeks Wilson Influence on Naval Bill
Senator Swan of Virginia called at the White House to urge President Wilson to back the Senate amendment to the naval bill. The change would raise the house funding by 50 million dollars and expand new warships from 72 to 157 over three years. Opposition to the amendment was anticipated in conference.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senator Swanson
Virginia
White House
Senate
City Manager Cites $2700 Extension Cost
The city manager said the extension cost $2700, far less than the reporter quoted. City council members and Lyon sat at his desk as several routine matters were handled with no major action taken.
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Lyon
Strong winds along the North Carolina coast
The weather bureau reports strong northeast winds off the North Carolina coast as a tropical disturbance moves north from the Bahamas. Moderate gales are forecast along the Virginia coast, with the storm expected to pass northward by tomorrow morning.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bahamas
North Carolina
Weather Bureau
Virginia
El-Rees-So to Open High Point Cigar Plant
Greensboro firm El-Rees-So Cigar Manufacturing plans a High Point branch within 30 days employing about 100 workers in manufacturing five cent cigars. Board supports the move citing labor access and regional demand, with initial floor space and a weekly payroll likely exceeding $1,000.
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El-Rees-So Company
High Point
El-Rees-So Cigar
Greensboro
Elm Street
Greene Street
Iitney King
Comany
John T. Hees
Rees
Uilford
el- Rees-So
Health Letter on Infantile Paralysis at Enterprise Office
The U S health service issued a statement on infantile paralysis and prevention. Copies of the health letter were sent to The Enterprise for distribution in High Point and vicinity, and many requests were made by High Point residents to publish it locally. Letters are now ready at The Enterprise office for applicants.
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United States Health Service
Washington
Enterprise
High Point
Enterprise of Ice
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Freeman’s Mill Road
Partment
Spartanburg
South Carolina
West Virginia
Hendersonville
Carpathians
Petrograd Fez
Carpathian
Bukowina
Hungary
France
Two Tey
Dprpchland
Fred H. Tate
Msqlenne
FEY Time
Fred N. Tate
Morganton
Con
Nelly Springs
Mt. Holly
EB. L
Mason's
Yadkin
Wilson
Enterprise Office
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