Somme artillery actions continue after Pozieres capture
British guns pound German lines on the Somme as Pozieres falls, targets include Bapaume. German gas shells hinder infantry while hand to hand fighting is reported in multiple sectors. Four Norwegian timber laden ships are sunk in the North Sea by submarines in a German campaign. Russians claim 6 250 prisoners as Hussars press Teutonic lines in the Sloneyka region and Turkish forces westward.
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North Sea
Associated Press
Somme
Pozieres
Bapaume
London
Petrograd
Hussars
Teutonic
Hartman Wanted in Moonshine Frauds Appraises Extradition
Columbus New Mexico July 27 4 Guy Hartman wanted by federal authorities in Fort Smith Arkansas in connection with alleged moonshine whisky frauds has admitted his identity and willing to waive extradition. He served as a scout in Mexico with General Pershing under the name Guy Johnson and says mental torture drove his flight while army officials praise his value to the expeditionary force.
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Columbus
N. M
Guy Hartman
Fort Smith
Ark
Mexico
General Pershing
Guy Johnson
Hartman
VETS OFFER SERVICES IF NATION WANTS THEM
Wilmington July 27 The North Carolina division reunion drew over 400 Confederate veterans to the Academy of Music where they welcomed visitors. Resolutions offered by Col. B. A. London thanked the U S government for avoiding war with Mexico and Europe and pledged veterans services if war comes. Brig Gen James I Metts was re-elected commander and Gen Julian S Carr named commander emeritus. Durham will host the next meeting.
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Wilmington
North Carolina
Academy of Music
B. A. London
Pittsboro
United States
Mexico
James I. Metts
Julian S. Carr
Durham
US protests blacklisting of American firms to Great Britain
A note objecting to the blacklisting of American business firms as an invasion of neutral rights was cabled to London last night by the State Department. The message was sent from Washington to Britain, asserting diplomatic protest over the practice.
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Associated Press
Washington
Great Britain
London
State Department
Flood relief fund contributions totaled at Eigh Point
The article lists subscriptions for flood relief received by 2 PM in Eight Point including a $248.60 prior total, and new donors such as Myrtle Desk Co with $20.00 and Rose Theatre with a small amount, under names like Mrs James Lewe.
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Eigh
Myrtle Desk Co
Tees Rao Ds
Rose Theatre
Veterans Conclude North Carolina Confederate Reunion Parade
Wilmington July 27 The annual reunion of Confederate veterans of North Carolina ended with a parade this morning. Between 400 and 560 veterans participated as the march moved through the city streets toward a detachment of revenue cutter Seminole jackets and the North Carolina National Guard. General James J. Metts reviewed the procession with flags of the United States and Confederacy prominently displayed along the line of march.
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Associated Press
Wilmington
Confederate Veterans of
United States
Mexican banditry fades into Ohio militia ranks
Camp Willis at Columbus hosts a Mexican banditry suspect amid the Ohio militia surge. Captain Edward Collin says Jones, a willing worker, cannot escape punishment as the man admits his roots stir up family pain. The piece notes border violence and lawless bands threatening northern Mexico.
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Willis
Columbus
Ohio
Ifte
Senes
Lawléas
Mexico
Jones
Jons
Capt
Edward Colin
Plague Epidemic Shows Slight Decline in New York
New York reports a slight decrease in infantile paralysis cases over the past 24 hours ending at 10 am. Thirty one deaths and one hundred fifty one new cases occurred, raising total fatalities to over seven thousand six hundred and total cases to over three thousand.
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Associated Press
New York
Health Department
Balkan Coal Trade Company formed in Berlin
The Balkan Coal Trade company incorporated in Berlin with four million marks capital. The Prussian finance minister holds four hundred thousand marks and Prince Hans Heinrich von Pless is a shareholder. The firm aims to trade coal with Balkan countries.
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Balkan Coal Company
Hague
Balkan Coal Trade Company, Incorporated
Berlin
Princ Hans Heinrich von Pless
Kaufman Sells East Commerce Junk Furnishings Store
M Kaufman has sold his junk furniture store on East Commerce Street to a young man from Danville Virginia for $1 000 cash. Mr Kaufman and his wife will leave next week probably for New York.
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M. Kaufman
East Commerce Street
Danville
Kaufman
New York
Theatre Manager Donates Part of Proceeds for Flood Relief
Manager P C McIntire of the Rose theatre gave 20 percent of last night’s proceeds to flood relief, contributing $5.30 to the relief fund.
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P. C. McIntire
The
Rose Theatre
President Signs Rivers and Harbors Bill for 42 Million
President Wilson signed the rivers and harbors bill totaling about 42 million dollars. Most funds will go to existing improvement projects, marking a major federal investment in inland waterways and coastal infrastructure.
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Washington
Wilson
Mrs. Dick Dies in Greensboro at 86
Mrs. R. P. Dick widow of the late Judge R. P. Dick died in Greensboro today at the age of 86. She passed away at her home after a long illness leaving her family and friends in mourning. The funeral arrangements will be announced by local authorities.
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Greensboro
R. P. Dick
British Deny Ship Entered Chesapeake Bay
Washington reports the British ambassador told Acting Secretary Polk a message from the Atlantic squadron commander denying that British warships entered Chesapeake Bay as claimed by the battleship Louisiana's captain. Norfolk officials say the ambassador declined to comment further.
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Associated Press
Washington
Polk
Atlantic
Chesapeake Bay
Louisiana
Deutschland Still at Pier as Kurs to Depart Fades
Baltimore July 27 Captain Paul Koenig of the German submarine Deutschland gave no sign of sailing today from the pier where it lies. Overnight developments suggested the Bremen may be involved, but no departure occurred, keeping uncertainty about the voyage to Germany.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Paul Koenig
Deutschland
Germany
Bremen
One Arrest Made in San Francisco Explosion Case
San Francisco police report the arrest of Warren C. Belling, 22, in connection with last week’s preparedness parade bombing. A manhunt continues for Thomas Mooney of the Industrial Workers of the World, missing since the parade.
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San Francisco
Warren c. Belling
Thomas Mooney
Streams Recede After Central North Carolina Floods
Reports from central North Carolina describe rivers and streams that had been out of their banks due to heavy rains now receding. Damage is mainly to bridges and roads and flooding of crops. Overall losses are expected to be minimal.
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Associated Press
Raleigh
North Carolina
New Rate On Grain Screenings Not Justified
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled proposed tariff changes by the Louisville and Nashville and other railroads to raise freight rates on grain screenings and feeds from New Orleans to North Carolina and Virginia were not justified. Increases on animal and poultry feeds ranged from 2 to 17 cents per 100 pounds.
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Associated Press
Washington
Louisville and
Nashville
New Orleans
Columbia
D. C
Wilmington
Raleigh
North Carolina
Danville
Interstate Commerce Commission
Revenue officers seize large still in Grange raid
Revenue officers returning from Hillsboro report capturing a 255 gallon still in Grange. They also took possession of 6000 gallons of beer and two and a half barrels of whisky. Four men at the still escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Durham
Hillsboro
Casement to Die August 3
London July 27 Sir Roger Casement's execution set for August 2 unless royal reprieve is granted. He faces hanging in the yard of Pentonville prison.
Weather outlook: likely cloudy tonight and Friday
The forecast calls for cloudy skies tonight and Friday with gentle southerly winds. No precipitation is expected and temperatures remain mild.
Scrapyard brawls and court pleas fill town docket
Indictments cover fighting at McConnell Coenell clash near Lee Johnson and sales trades at Bynum’s stables. Wayne Bodie and Predie Wayne face disorderly conduct after threats at Bennett’s Market. Lee Wright jailed for drunkenness with bondsman request. TY Albertson recovers from auto wreck injuries as court cases continue through the morning session.
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Mooresville
W. L. Rhine
Ar BieConnell
McConnell
Gillespieli
Bynum
Reese Loth
Gil
Coennell
Chase
Rine
Atore Aero Yntigen
Arrett
Predie
Wayne
Brodie
Bennett
L. B. Williams
Lee Wright
Curtis Welborn
Peacock
Wright
TY. W. Albertson
Mur. Albertson
Infantile paralysis case reported in New Bern
The four year old child of Mr and Mrs Martin McKinney is in critical condition from infantile paralysis as reported by Dr Joseph Patterson city physician He has notified the state board of health Citizens will take immediate measures to prevent spread of the disease.
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Associated Press
New Bern
Martin McKinney
Joseph Patterson
Patterson
State Board of Health
Forty Thousand Dollar Fire in Wilson Today
A fire in Wilson North Carolina caused damage estimated between 40 000 and 50 000 dollars beginning near the Whitson music store on Goldsboro street and spreading to surrounding buildings. Firefighters gained control around 3 am after fears of total destruction on the block.
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Wilson
Associated Press
Whitson Music
Goldsboro Street
Uncle Tommy Modlin Dies at 94 in Fairfield County
Local resident known as Uncle Tommy Modlin died at his Freeman's Mill Road home aged about 94. A veteran of the Civil War, he lived, farmed, and worked in the Fairfield area all his life. Funeral services are set for Friday at Fairfield Church with interment to follow. he is survived by his widow and two sons Thaddeus of South Carolina and Lee near Fairfield.
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Tommy Modlin
Freeman’s Mill Road
Fairfield
Tommy
High Point
Modim
Tommie” Modlin
Thaddeus
South Carolina
Lee
Kitchin Opposed to New Check Collection Order
Representative Kitchin leader of the Democratic House protested to Postmaster General Burleson and the Federal Reserve Board against an order directing postmasters in small towns to collect checks without exchange charges, affecting profits of 6,060 small state banks outside the reserve system. He warned that if the order stands North Carolina could swing Republican by 25,000 votes.
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Associated Press
Washington
Kitchin
House
Burleson
Federal Reserve Board
North Carolina
Allied warships cruise off Beaufort coast
Two allied warships appeared off Beaufort inlet after reports the German merchant submarine Bremen was headed there. The ships patrolled about 15 miles offshore, likely sent from the squadron guarding the Virginia capes awaiting the Deutschland’s departure from Baltimore.
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iBy
Associated Press
Beaufort
N. C
Beaufort Inlet
Bremen
Virginia Capes
Baltimore
Norfolk Real Estate Man Dies From Self-inflicted Wounds
Norfolk Va July 27 C E Keister a real estate man who shot himself a week after his wife s body was found in the fire scarred ruins of their home died at a local hospital early today He never regained consciousness after the gunshot The coroner s inquest into Mrs Keister s death was set for today at noon.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
C. E. Keister
Move on Behalf of Sir Roger Casement
Justice Darling said five judges who heard Casement's death sentence for high treason would sit tomorrow to hear a possible application by the convict. The nature of the motion was not disclosed.
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Associated Press
London
Justice Darling
Roger Casement
Dublin
Syrian youth charged in store burglary at Concord
Concord July 27. Btlrd's department store was entered last night with goods and 75 pennies stolen. Kelly Shammit a 17 year old Syrian is arrested charged with entering the store. His hearing set for tomorrow morning. In addition to the 7.50 pennies, shoes belts and a watch were missing.
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Concord
Btlrd
Kelly Shammit
Giant Furniture to Expand Output Near $500000 Mark
Giant Furniture company begins work on two new buildings to nearly double capacity within 60 days. The additions raise floor space to about 55000 square feet and install electric power to run new machinery, targeting annual production of about $500000. John H. Shaw, hired 18 months ago, expects Giant to rank among the region’s largest factories.
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John H. Shaw
Statesville
High Point
Asaee
Shaw
Bureniture Company
Everybody Works But Father Says Kern Opposes Keating Bill
Senator Kern quotes telegrams in the Congressional Record to oppose the Keating child labor bill. He says many protests come from fathers and large families while defending his stance as senate majority leader. The Associated Press report notes the volume of messages received from the public.
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Associated Press
Washington
Kern
Senate
Congressional Record
Wheat prices jump on crop damage reports
Chicago July 27. Wheat prices jumped four and a half cents as reports of crop damage in the northwest spread. September futures rose to 12.41 dollars and 24 cents per bushel.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Northwest
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Flood Fund
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Navy
Cape
Uluischland
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Carolina
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Ces
Uum
Ring
Beberry
Lee Johnson
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Ktchin
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