Two Men Arrested Over Jersey City Explosions
A Jersey City blast set off a deadly chain of events with three dead, three mortally injured, and 20 missing. Estimates put property loss at 25 to 40 million dollars as investigators probe barges loaded with ammunition moored at the pier and blame falls on Lehigh Valley Railroad or storage firms. Arrest warrants issued for Albert M. Dokmen and Theodore B. Johnson as Dickman and Davidson face manslaughter charges with bonds set.
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Associated Presa
New York
Jersey City
Andes
Albert M. Dokmen
Lehigh Valley
National Storage Company
Tiredore BD. Johnson
Feitirage Company
Frank Hague
Public Safety
Lehigh Valleyw. Railroad Company
Storage Company
Lighterage Company
New Jersey
Interstate Commerce Commission
Gravesend Bay
Statue of Liberty
Ellis Island
Dickman
Davidson
Investigation Into New York Harbor Explosion Begins
The department of justice and the Interstate Commerce commission started an inquiry in Washington on July 31 to determine if federal law or neutrality rules were violated in the New York harbor explosion. An informal probe will assess jurisdiction before a possible extended investigation into the incident.
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Washington
New York Harbor
Department of Justice
Interstate Commerce Commission
Exchange plan for civilians over forty five years old
The report outlines a potential exchange of interned civilians aged over 45. It notes there may be adjustments to ages between 45 and 50 and hints at criteria affecting who qualifies, with a focus on handling during the talks reported from London.
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Associated Press
London
Sunday Collections Grow Flood Relief Fund Total
Local churches reported substantial additions to the flood relief fund on Sunday. Previously acknowledged contributions include H289.80 from church collections and multiple gifts from local businesses and individuals, with a grand total yet to be finalized.
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Ows
Ty Wishart
Mknkeas National Lock Company
Foster Merrian Pn Company
Wilkes
Hayworth Roil and Panel Company
J. W. Austin
Parker Paper and Twine Company
Recorder's Court Session Delays and Quirks Highlight Day
Dr Dred Peacock on his last day as temporary judge presided through a long afternoon session in the municipal court replacing Carter Datson. Morning progress was light while the afternoon saw trials including five youths accused of stealing rags from Parker Paper and Twine company and several acquittals or delays in cases involving scarlet fever, assault, and forged checks.
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Ner
Carter Datson
Parker Paper and Twine Company
Dan Roseman
Sam
Andy Ae
Parkie Dee
Albertson
Barker
McCain and
Stanton
Will Micholson
Emily Williams
Peacock
Micholson
West Virginia
John Brewer
White
Manager Hauser
Gilmer Brothers
Pauline Reed
Herbert Peel
Johns Nalls
Dan Ross
Canadian Forest Fires Quenched by Heavy Rains
A report to the department of mines and forests at Parliament Hill says northern Ontario fires are completely extinguished due to heavy rains. All fires are out.
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HEA
Associated Press
Toronto
Ont
Department of Mines and Forests
Parliament Building
Ontario
West End Baptist Sees Two Sermons by Rev J M Rose
Rev J M Rose of Graham preached two fine services at West End Baptist yesterday. In the evening one conversion and eight requests for prayer followed. Rose is praised as a good preacher with many compliments heard today on his sermons.
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West End
J. M. Rose
Graham
West End Baptist Church
Mr. Rose
Joe’ Cannon
High Point
Bearders
Hattertown
Mr. Cannon
Middle West
Pacific Coast
Joe
Missouri
Herbert S. Hadley
Taft
Grand Rapids
Mich
N. C
Durham Boy Wyatt Shepherd Joins Langs Model Shows
Wyatt Shepherd of Durham has joined Langs Model Shows and Fair Attractions as a motorcycle rider in the motorhome. He is known in the amusement world as an artist in his profession and left the Smiths Greater show to join Mr Lang.
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Wyatt Shepherd
Durham
Shepherd
Mr. Lang
High Point Flood Relief Fund Passes Eight Hundred
About $300 raised yesterday by nine churches for flood sufferers in western North Carolina brings High Point relief totals to around $800. Church treasurers and contributors are urged to send in funds for proper credit and receipts, with final tallies expected to exceed $400.
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Esterday
Lina
Allo
Farriss
High Point Relief Committee
Pe Point
Barr
Barr Rt Until Figon
First Baptist
Battle on the Rio Grande in 19th Century clash reported
A chaotic report details American cavalry units clashing with Mexican forces near the Rio Grande. Troopers from the Eighth Cavalry and Massachusetts Infantry engaged plus casualties and possible prisoners are noted, with limited confirmation of identities and locations.
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Rio
Cathy
EWA
Th Prt
Eighth Massachusetts Infantry
British Campaign and Allied War News Report
Reports describe continued British advances on the Somme front with gains north of Bazentyn le Petit and French progress toward Combles. A major Russian drive in Galicia pushes toward the Grabertin and Sereth rivers as Arabs capture Yembo and the Pandora sinks off the Red Sea.
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Associated Press
Somme
France
London
Bazentyn-le-Petit
Combles
Maurepas
Paris
Brody
Grabertin
Sereth
Petrograd
Cairo
Egypt
Arabia
Yembo
Red Sea
Pandora
Automobile theft report proves false in High Point
Big Hudson six owner D D Wilkinson followed by chauffeur to High Point where a carload of passengers allegedly stolen in daylight was later found to be a mistaken report. Wilkinson says Charles E. Jones drove the car to Greensboro and back before Jones cried theft. Chief Cray of Greensboro notes the joke caused unnecessary police work.
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D. Wilkinson
High Point
Greensboro
Wilkinson
Charles E. Jones
Jones
Mr. Wilkinson
New York City
Far
Gray
Chief Isley
Cray
Col. Wescott Roberson in Washington for Vance tribute
Col Wescott Roberson traveled to Washington Saturday to attend congressional exercises commemorating Zebulon B Vance. Major Stedman served as chief orator while many North Carolina members of Congress delivered addresses praising the state’s greatest representative in Congress.
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Col. Wescott Roberson
Washington
Capital
Congress
Zebulon B. Vance
Major Stedman
England Names New Secretary for Ireland
London reports Henry Edwards Duke a Union MP from Exeter was named secretary of Ireland to succeed Arthur Argentin, taking office in the cabinet with a lieutenant role in Ireland. The appointment follows the Irish outbreak and replaces Lord Wimborne.
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England
Ireland
Associated Press
London
Henry Edwards Duke
Unionis
Exeter
Birrell Ireland
Arguetin
Lieutenant of
Lord Winborne
Dr Neal Stor Receives Call to Theological Seminary
A July report notes Dr Neal Stor of the First Preshbyte church has been tendered a call to the theological seminary. The call is under consideration with a decision expected in a few days.
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Alem
Neal L. Stor
Nagace
Revolutionary outbreak in Hankow shocks China
AP dispatch from Peking reports Hankow last night saw a revolutionary outbreak. A large site was burned and looted, natives killed, and several injured before government forces repelled the uprising.
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China
Peking
Hankow
Heat Wave Promises No Immediate Relief
The Associated Press reports continued high temperatures in the South with forecasts predicting no relief today and tomorrow. The Weather Bureau cautions residents to take precautions as heat intensifies.
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Associated Press
Washington
South
Weather Bureau
Forest Fire Toll Rises to 260 in Ontario
From Englehart Ontario reports the northern forest blaze death toll climbing to 260 as of today. Official dispatches confirm no survivors among the affected communities and search and recovery efforts continue in the fire scarred region.
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Englehart
Ont
Ontario
Weather Notes for Geneva Tonight and Tuesday
Gentle winds are forecast for Geneva with mostly westward flow. The outlook covers tonight and Tuesday with mild conditions and no strong wind events expected.
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Geneva
Reverend James A Sorter Clarke Preaches at Sea Services
Pastor-elect of the First Baptist church, Rev James A Sorter Clarke preached at sea services this Sunday and today. He will not take charge until the third Sunday in August. Clarke spoke on providence and the future revelation of why events occur, citing John 14 7 and Revelation. He displayed notable oratorical power as a large audience welcomed him.
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James A. Clarke
First Baptist Church
Mr. Clarke
Vere
Clarke
Hughes Nominated for President Formal Notification in Carnegie Hall
In New York on July 31 the governors of three states, many U S senators, about 100 congressmen, delegates to the Republican and Progressive national conventions, and party chairmen gathered to witness the formal notification that Charles E Hughes has been nominated for President. The ceremonies were to be held at Carnegie Hall.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
Congress
Charles EE. Hughes
Carnegie Hall
Dutch steamship Keningen Wilhelmina struck by mine
London July 31 The Dutch steamship Keningen Wilhelmina was struck by a mine near the North Lightship. Damage is reported but no details on casualties or rescue. The Reuters dispatch says the vessel sent distress signals and efforts are underway to assess the situation.
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Associated Press
London
Keningen Wilhelmina
North’ Hinter
Hasue
Reuter
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J. Elwood Cox
Guilford College
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