Kerensky Granted Unlimited Power to Save New Russia
The Russian provisional government, led by Premier Kerensky, receives broad emergency powers from the council of soldiers and workers delegates and peasants of all Russia assembled in Petrograd. The move aims to restore order at the front and home as German advances threaten the front in Galicia and the Craonne sector. On the western front Petain’s forces resist German assaults while battles rage in the Calais area and Galicia. The northern front shows mixed results with Russian advances near Krevo and Vilna offset by internal divisions weakening progress.
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Kerensky
New
Russia
Galicia
Craonne
Teuton
Petain
California
Stripa
Ztota Lipa
Krevo
Vilna
Regulation of Ocean Rates Between Allies Agreed In Principle
Washington officials report that the United States and Britain have reached a principle agreement on regulating ocean steamship rates with the Allies. France and Italy have signaled willingness to accept the principle and negotiations are expected to open with Japan upon arrival of the Japanese mission.
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Washington
United States
France
Italy
Japan
County Fairs and Circuses Aid Navy Recruiting Drive
The management of 2 000 county fairs across the country will assist the navy department in its recruiting campaign this year. Several larger circuses have also agreed to help, according to an announcement. Capt. and Mrs. A M Rankin of North Main street report the birth of a son.
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New York
Navy Department
Seventeen Local Red Cross Men Ordered to Asheville
Seventeen young men from the city’s field hospital unit are ordered to report in Asheville on Wednesday. They must leave tomorrow afternoon or evening. Red Cross workers announced today that the men should call at headquarters tomorrow morning to receive comfort bags, valued items for soldiers.
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Asheville
Red Cross
Auxiliary Formed of the Red Cross in High Point Community
An auxiliary of the National Red Cross Society was organized for Black residents yesterday at Morris Chapel M E church with Rev. Gilbert T. Rowe and Miss Clara I Cox assisting. Officers include Dr. G. A. Gerrat as chairman and Carrie Davis as vice chairman, with a long list of members and officers across fields such as secretary treasurer P. J. Cook and Prof. E. Eb. Curt right.
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Gilbert T. Rowe
Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
Clara I Cox
High Point
Juanita Kennedy
Lula Field
Carl Burns
J. H W. Strickland
J. T. McCorkle
Emeline Wills
Charles Garrett
Pearl Roger
Roger J. Brandon
James T. Malloy
Lillian Newsome
Lula Haith
Willette Newsome
Rosalie Newsome
Sadie Saulter
Annie E. Womble
Carrie E. Henderson
P. L. Eeeles
A. C. Howard
Mrs. Gerran
Bullock
J. J. Parks
Ned McCorkle
Sara Davis
L. C. Smith
Leah Foust
Margaret Carter
Albert Clark
Mary Spencer
Reedy Robbins
Samuel Murray
Charles Robbins
Eunice Baldwin
Isaac McIntyre
J. W. Edmundson
Minnie Edmundson
T. C. Ingram
Sallie Ingram
Juinius Ingram
George W. Scales
William Coltrane
Burtis H. Gricin
Charles Davis
Daniel Brooks
Joseph Tussey
Trading with Enemy Bill Hearings Open in Senate Subcommittee
Washington reports a senate sub committee opened hearings on the trading with the enemy bill already passed by the house. Senator Redfield and allies urged prompt action. The bill bans business with war adversaries without license and allows seizure of alien enemy property. Miss Lessie Rogers returned home to Durham after visiting Miss Thelma Waters.
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Washington
Senate
House
Redfield
United States
Lessie Rogers
Durham
Thelma Waters
Shifting Engine Damaged By Fire In High Point Yard
The High Point fire department battled a blaze at 1 50 am in shifting engine No 1676 at the Southern railway shifts near East Commerce street. The cab and wooden parts were destroyed and steel instruments escaped major damage in an unusual fire while the engine rested on a sidetrack.
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High Point
Southern Railway Company
Commerce Street
High Point Furniture Company
Beloved Woman May Thacker Dies After Illness
After about two years of illness Mrs May Thacker died yesterday at 8 am at her home four miles northeast of the city. Born December 18 1850 in Caswell County she was in her 67th year. Surviving husband C H Thacker three sons W M Thacker J W Thacker of High Point W B Thacker of Greensboro three daughters Mrs W Folwell Williard Mrs Ruth Williams and Miss Lula Thacker. The family was present at her passing. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at New Hope church at 11 o clock conducted by Rev J H Earnhardt with interment in New Hope cemetery.
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May
W. M. Thacker
J. W. Thacker
High Point
W. B. Thacker
Greensboro
W. Folwell Williard
Ruth Williams
Lula Thacker
Milton
New Hope Church
J. H. Earnhardt
New Hope Cemetery
Australian air squadrons fund builds battle planes for empire
Sydney on July 23 reports the Australian air squadrons fund has presented cash to the British War Office for 18 fully equipped battle planes. Alma Baker, who originated the fund in Australia after raising 50 planes in the Malay states, aims to provide boards for 100 machines.
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Sydney
Australia
Australian Air Squadrons Fund
British War Office
Alma Baker
Malay States
Unsuccessful U Boat Attack Off British Coast
An un successful attack by a German submarine off the British coast on July 8 targeted a British freight steamship that arrived at the Atlantic port today. The U boat fired two torpedoes and the British vessel returned fire causing the submarine to cease its assault.
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Atlantic
SONS OF COLONEL ROOSEVELT AT PLATTSBURG CAMP
Two Roosevelt sons, Archie and Theodore Jr, stand at Plattsburg where 5,000 eastern youths train to officer the new U S Army. Theodore Jr has accepted a commission with British forces and will depart soon for Mesopotamia.
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Colonel Roosevelt
Plattsburg Camp
Plattsburg
N. Y
United States
Archie Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Mesopotamia
Drafted Men May Yet Be Enlisted in Company M
State military headquarters at Raleigh reports that men drafted can join any company until local exam calls. Company M seeks about 400 recruits to fill gaps and may accept draftees. Lt. J. W. Welch can be found at Clements Cigar or the armory. Local quota impact unclear.
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Raleigh
AdgOr
Crowder
J. W. Welch
Clements Cigar Company
Cotton futures slide on political fears and selling
New York traders saw an irregular opening with futures up then sharply fall as October dropped to 24.17 and December to 24.09, a loss of 34 to 36 points amid pessimism on foreign politics and alleged eastern damage. The market later rallied about 12 points.
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New York
Plans to Conserve Sheep Supply and Stimulate Production
Chicago July 23 plans to conserve the supply and stimulate production of sheep were discussed at a joint meeting of the state council of defense and packers cloth and clothing manufacturers allied industries. The meeting addressed assertions that without effort to increase wool output a scarcity would result.
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Chicago
State Council of Defense and Packers Cloth and Clothing Manufacturers
Mantle Factory Starts Operations in High Point
A new plant at 402 East Commerce Street in High Point begins production of mantles, office and store fixtures, and specialty furniture. Owned by Betley A Thomas, the three story facility covers 45 by 125 feet per floor with new machinery and a large workforce. Output is 200 mantles per month with potential expansion to meet demand.
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High Point
Betley
A. Thomas
East Commerce Street
Thomas
Amos Furniture Company
President Ready to Sign Air Fleet Bill Progress
Washington July 23 President Wilson must approve the 640 million aviation bill to unleash the world’s largest air fighting force. The measure awaits Speaker Clark and Vice President Marshall signatures before moving to the White House for final enactment.
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Washington
Wilson
Clark
Marshall
White House
Food Control Bill Moves to Conference in House
The administration's food control bill, passed by the Senate, returns to the House. Leaders expect a House disagreement to Senate amendments and a conference. Hope persists for sending the measure to the President for signature by week’s end.
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Washington
Senate
House
Russian mission visits Pittsburgh steel mills
The Russian delegation toured Pittsburgh steel mills as part of their plan to reorganize and bolster the Russian armies. The visit highlighted industrial support and potential military coordination between the two nations during the period.
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Pittsburgh
Wilson Returns to Washington After Hampton Roads Trip
President Wilson arrived in Washington after a three day trip to Hampton Roads as the government seeks order at the front and national safety under emergency powers granted by the council. Delegates and workers in Petrograd voted to authorize unlimited powers for the government.
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Petrograd
Council of Soldiers and Workmen
Russia
Washington
Wil
Government of National Safety
Son
Hampton Roads
Home
German High Command Disappointed Over Food Supply
London dispatch reports Herr Erzberger of the Catholic party in the Reichstag calling a Daily Mail story a bombshell. He warned that America’s food exports to neutrals would end, threatening Germany’s supplies and implying a coming loss of neutral food sources.
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London
Lad
America
Daily Mail
Herr Erzeberger
Catholi Party
Reichstag
Germany
Prohibitionists vows clash over liquor amendments in food bill
Washington reports say Jay Washington and prohibitionists will fight liquor amendments in the food bill despite calls for speed. Dry leaders aim to keep the house form much of its wartime restriction. The senate begins consideration of a 27 million rivers and harbors bill for existing waterway projects. The president may back conferees on the food control bill and prefers the senate prohibition section banning liquor manufacture while permitting beer and wine. He previously opposed investigations into war conduct and is seen as unlikely to change.
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Washington
Jay
Senate
House
District boards named for eastern and western regions
Governor Bickett announced the appointment of five member districts for the eastern and western boards. Western members include O B Jarrett Asheville W B Gibson Statesville R B Redwine Monroe W N Reynolds Winston Salem and Dr John W Long Greensboro. Engineer corps headquarters moved from Chapel Hill to Greensboro.
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Raleigh
Bickett
Western Board
Statesville
O. BR. Jarrett
Asheville
W. B. Gibson
R. B. Redwine
Monroe
W. N. Reynolds
Winston- Salem
John W. Long
Greensboro
Engineer Corps
Chapel Hill
Sweden Faces Poor May Crop Outlook Across Provinces
Crop reports from Sweden's provinces for May 31 show an average condition below medium yield across most crops with some areas near total cereal failure. The risk worsens after two scorching weeks, with figures for winter wheat and other staples at low levels: winter wheat 2.5 winter rye 2 spring wheat 2.7 spring rye 2.0 barley 2.9 oats 2.8 potatoes 2.6 sugar beets 2.6 hay 2.7.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Draft Rule Tightens Eligibility After Registration
Officials announce a ruling by Provost Marshal General Crowder that registrants listed by local boards must not volunteer for the regular army or national guard once their names are posted and called for examination. The decision clarifies when a registered man loses voluntary enlistment eligibility and aligns with officers’ prior instructions.
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Washington
Regular Army
National Guard
Crowder
Adjutant General
Draft registration master sheets to guide local boards
Checking of official tally sheets for the draft nears completion as 687000 men are prepared for the first increment. Printing of master sheets will guide local boards, with a separate state drawing to place late cards in order before the Friday selection drawing. Officials foresee rapid examinations and exemptions once boards commence work.
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Washington
General Crowder
Infant Wardell Daughter Dies At Home
Iris Elizabeth Wardell, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs John B Wardell, died early this morning at the family home on Kennedy street after a short illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 30 this afternoon at the residence by Rev Gilbert T Rowe D D pastor of Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal church. Interment will follow in Oakwood cemetery.
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Iris Elizabeth
John B. Wardell
Kennedy Street
Gilbert T. Rowe
Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Business meeting at Raleigh postponed
In Raleigh on July 23 a statement from Judson C. Millar of the Cotton Manufacturers' Association of North Carolina says the business men's meeting to discuss the war revenue bill has been postponed. The bill had been withdrawn from Senate Finance Committee consideration, leading to the delay of the July 26 Raleigh gathering.
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Charlotte
Senate Finance Committee
Raleigh
Judson C. Millar
Cotton Manufacturers’ Association of North Carolina
Wheat Prices Firm on Senate Vote and Bullish Outlook
Chicago July 23 bulls pushed grain futures higher as Senate action set a minimum quotation at primary centers and a strong crop outlook supported gains. Wheat opened 14 higher with July at 256 and September at 229, extending early advances.
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Chicago
Senate
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