Germans Evicted From Delville Wood on Somme Front
British forces claim Delville Wood is now in their hands and adjacent Longueval remains contested as German defense collapses. Verdun battle continues with heavy bombardment and each side reports sharp gains and counterattacks in Galicia and Brody region as Russians push Austrians toward Lemberg.
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Paris
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Austria
Brody
Lemberg
Asheville Street Car Service Begins
Asheville allows streetcar travel to Saluda with a three mile transfer to Melrose to join a Spartanburg line. Service extends to Ridgecrest Black Mountain and Hendersonville while the Knoxville division date remains uncertain. Heavy rainfall set July records. escape at Swain jail raises concerns. relief funds exceed 12600 dollars.
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Melrose
Ridgecrest
Black Moutain
Hendersonville
Knoxville
Swain County
Bryson City
Internal Revenue
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Spiyi
Ner 3 Oeres
Pack Square
Deset
Jubky
Bremen Submarine Capture Denial Reported
A telegram from a Canadian source claimed the German submarine Bremen was captured and towed into Halifax, but Ottawa's naval department denied any foundation for the story. The Boston New York report prompted officials to dismiss the claim as unfounded.
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Associated Press
Portland
Maine
Brebeen
Halifax
City
Ottawa
Ontario
Naval Department
New York
Bremen capture denial so reports reach St Johns
St Johns Newfoundland reports today from Halifax deny that the Bremen was captured and taken to Halifax. The Bremen hull remains unconfirmed and officials in Halifax say the vessel was not there.
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N. F
J.d.hazen
and Fisheries
German
Bremen
Halifas
Halifax
Austria-Hungary to Admit Food for Poles
Vienna officials informally indicate willingness to respond to President Wilson's appeal for relief shipments to Poles. Austrian foreign minister told the American ambassador that permission for American relief supplies in territories held by Austrian forces will be considered favorably.
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Associated Press
Washington
Austria-Hungary
Loon
Roanoke Man Goldman Faces Furnishings Bust
L Goldman of Roanoke Virginia is to face a furniture shop bust in the future. Goldman formerly belonged to Goeldi Brothers of Roanoke.
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Roanoke
Woman
Goldman
Goeldi Brothers
Weather outlook fair tonight and Saturday
Generally fair conditions prevail with gentle shifting winds through tonight and into Saturday, promising stable skies and mild temperatures for the period.
Emmett Tate Sentenced to Roads for Harness Theft
Emmett Tate, a young man, received a four month road sentence for larceny of a $15 harness from J. C. Welch. Evidence tied him to the crime after Welch identified the harness at Bynum's stables and Smoot bought it for $7, though Smoot did not receive the item. Tate had previous short road sentences, and Judge Peacock imposed the four month term.
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Mr. Welch
Will Michael
Emmet
Will
Emmett
Bynum’s
J. C. Smoot
Smoot
Peacock
Mrs Annie Pugh Dies at 23 in Millsboro
Mrs Annie Pugh of Millsboro died in the local hospital after a brief confinement. She was 23 years 2 months and 28 days old and wife of M A Pugh. The remains were shipped to Randleman and the funeral is set for tomorrow morning. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs E W Allred of Millsboro. The husband and mother were at her bedside.
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Annie Pugh
Millsboro
Randleman
Pugh
M. A. Pugh
E. W. Allred
Hoc A
Officers silent on Louisiana sighting of English cruiser
Norfolk July 28 officials remained tight lipped about reports that officers aboard the battleship Louisiana may have sighted an English cruiser in Chesapeake Bay. Navy and Treasury officials pursued leads on how the story leaked before the official Washington report and whether Neptune’s lights were mistaken for a British warship.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Gevernment
Chesapeake Bay
Battership
Louisiana
Washington
Naval
Washinton
Hamilton
Treasury Department
United States
Neptune
Greensboro Gop Rally to Feature Uncle Joe Cannon
North Carolina report on a Greensboro rally where Joseph Gurney Cannon will headline events at the opera house. Highlights include speeches by William Morehead, Gilliam Grissom, and others, with a Charlotte stop and a Guilford College visit planned.
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Narlotte
Greensborn
Joseph Gurney Cannon
Nagre
Guilford County
North Carolina
House of Representatives
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High Point
Greensboro
Tomorry
Joe
J. Elwood
Forge
Pol P
Charlotte
Walthem
Eneryly L
Guilford
Pears
William Augh toSmber
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Motley
Merehead
David H. Blair
Wineton
Gilliam Grissorm
Grissom
Tom Settle
Frank Linney
Mr. Blair
Roddenberg
Judge Bynum
Uncle Joe
Twinoisan
Cannon
Ublican
Cox
Guilford College
Washington
Norfdalk Report on Neptune Cruise Sighting At Cape
A July 23 report from Norfolk Virginia cites officers of the unit Ted Statts warship who corroborate sightings near Virginia Capes. The U S collier Neptune commander confirms spotting, but cannot identify the cruise ship as it left the capes around 3 o clock.
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Norfdalk
Ted Statts
Virginia Capes
Meruine
United States
Neptune
Capes
Fryatt Executed By German Naval Court Martial
Berlin July 28 Capt Charles Fryatt master of the Brussels was executed by shooting after a German naval court martial. He allegedly tried to ram a submarine and was sentenced for the act. Allies call the sentence brutal and condemn the act as a violation of international law. Washington notes Germany’s execution may prompt British retaliation.
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Charles Fryatt
Great Eastern Railway
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Zebrugge
Fryatt
Washington
Germany
Brusses
Great Britain
Epidemic of infantile paralysis worsens with more deaths
New York July 28 The health board reports the infantile paralysis epidemic remains unchecked. In the four hours ending 10 am 134 new cases were recorded and 35 fatalities occurred.
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Associated Press
New York
the Health Board Today
Conferees Meet to Discuss Naval Bill Progress
Washington on July 28 conferees from the House and Senate held their first meeting to settle differences on the naval bill. President Wilson supports the measure with a three year building program and a Senate approved increase over the House version. Some House Democrats oppose the bill.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate
Wilson
Peace Day Observed by Bible Students in Norfolk
Norfolk observed "Peace Day" during the Bible Students' International convention with the general subject peace. Many short addresses were given and Pastor Russell, founder of the body, will arrive tomorrow to participate as the convention continues through Sunday.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Bible Students’ International Convention
Pastor Russel
Tion
Erst
Christian Endeavor Society
George W. White
Guilford College
N. C
Augusta
Fred B.smith
Clara Cox
Alice Paige White
Sylvester Newlin
Martha Dozier
FE. R. Michaux
Jesus
Elbert Russell
Express rider injured as horse and wagon run away
W. L. George suffered slight injuries when the Southern Express Company horse and delivery wagon bolted away this morning. Doctors consider the damages minor though he will be laid up for several days.
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W. L. George
Southern Express Company
Chicago Plunged Into Severe Heat Wave As Relief Delays
Chicago endures extreme heat with 17 heat deaths in 24 hours and over two dozen prostrations reported. Thousands seek Lake Michigan refuges while mills halt as workers strike in protest against the scorching conditions. Cooler relief only promises from the coast later.
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Lake Michigan
Middle West
Weather Bureau
Slow-Up in Relief Fund Contributions
The High Point relief fund progress for flood sufferers shows a slow-up today with contributors remaining below expected totals. Local officials urge residents and businesses to donate to hasten aid to affected families and communities.
Bickett Opens Governor Campaign in Randolph County
Attorney General T W Bickett announced plans to start his bid for governor with a speech at Ashboro on August 26 under Randolph County Democratic organization. He will then tour the state from that date toward the November election.
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Associated Press
Raleigh
T. W. Bickett
Ashboro
Pra
Randolph County Amocratic Organization
Serbian Forces Open Offensive Against Bulgars in Greece
Associated Press dispatch from Paris dated July 28 reports Serbian forces have begun an offensive against Bulgarians in Greece. Details arrive via Havas.
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Associated Press
Paris
Greece
Saloi
Lovi Keeps An Eye On Western States
President Wilson met with Senators Kern and Pomerene in Vacn ington on July 28 to discuss political conditions in Louisiana and Ohio. He plans to focus on these states where Kern and Pomerene reported a favorable outlook and that rural credits legislation would aid the campaign.
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Associated Press
Vacnington
Lsuiana
Ohio
Wilson
Kern
Pomerenc
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