Entente Offensive Advances On 20 Mile Front In France
British and French forces launched a major attack at 3:50 o clock under a mighty barrage and pushed beyond the shattered front line trenches. They reportedly held the second line along a 20 mile stretch from Dixmude to Boesinghe and recaptured La Bassée Ville amid German heavy guns and fresh troops arriving. Air superiority is claimed for the Entente and German morale is seen as not up to prewar levels.
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France
Associated Press
Dixmude
Boesinghe
la Bassee Ville
Entente
British French Offensive Near Lys Front Advances Early
British and French forces launch a dawn assault along a 30 mile front north of the Lys. The allies report first objective taken and progress across the line with prisoners captured. Haig and Petain coordinate the offensive following a week of heavy bombardment widely described as the fiercest ever seen.
Steamer Rams American Transport at Atlantic Port
An American transport at anchor was rammed by an American steamer today. Both vessels headed toward the beach in a sinking condition.
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Atlantic
Institutes for Farmers in Guilford County August
Two farmer institutes will be held in Guilford County in August under state and college cooperation. The sessions at Guilford Battleground on August 10 and McLeansville on August 11 focus on feed crops soil improvement and livestock with extension service staff. Women's institutes directed by Mrs Jones McKimmont will run concurrently on household topics and health. Attendees should bring notebooks lunches and be ready for round table discussions in the afternoons.
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Guilford County
State Department of Agriculture
State College of Agreniture and Engineering
Experiment Station and Extension Service
Farmers’ Institute Committee
W. A. Graham
T. B. Parker
Farmers’ Institutes
Guilford Battleground
McLeansville
Xper- Pettattonestension Service
Householl Economics
Dr W P Beall Succeeds Dr J W Long On Board
Washington July 31 Substitutions for district draft exemption board members announced by Provost Marshal General Crowder Dr George Thomas Wilmington for Dr Charles O H Laughinhouse eastern district North Carolina Dr W P Beall Greensboro for Dr John Wesley Long eastern district North Carolina John Connor Knoxville for John O'Brien eastern district Tennessee
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Washington
General Crowder
George Thomas
Wilmington
Charles O. H. Laughinhouse
North Carolina
W. P. Beall
Greensboro
John Wesley Longee
John Connor
Knoxville
John O'Brien
Tennessee
Record Heat Surges Across Cleveland as Temps Climb
In Cleveland the public square kiosk hit 105 degrees breaking a 102-degree mark while a city bureau thermometer atop a 10 story building read 94 degrees, marking the hottest day in two years. Also in dispatches German staff say Russian forces abandoned the Cheremosh line and retreated eastward after attempting a stand near Bukovina.
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Cleveland
Weather Bureau
Berlin
London
Bukowina
Prominent County Farmer Killed by Seaboard Train
Walter Rawlings a well known farmer in the county was struck by a Seaboard train at 8 50 this morning while walking the tracks. He was 40 years old.
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Charlotte
Walter Rawlings
Siam declares war on Austria Hungary in July note
Viewmma July 31 report: Siamese minister presented to the Austro-Hungarian foreign minister a declaration of war by Siam against the dual monarchy. The note’s date is given as July 22.
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Viewmma
Siam
City Council Set To Discuss Street Paving Bonds
The regular city council meeting tonight will likely focus on street paving matters. Previous actions authorize bonds totaling 180000 to fund work already done and future paving, with Main Street potentially excluded pending petition parity from property owners. The council aims to align with majority wishes and may push for petitions to form a paving district before winter.
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Main Street
Berlin faces power limits as lights cut to one fifth
Copenhagen dispatch reports Berlin to enforce severe lighting curbs through December 1916 due to coal shortages and transport problems. Dressel's restaurant in Unter den Linden was shuttered for food law violations as authorities move to conserve fuel and electricity.
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Copenhagen
Berlin
Dressel
Unter den Tinden
Heat Wave Sets New City High Amid Prostrations
New York and vicinity sweltered under a 95 degree high this afternoon, with humidity peaking at 87 and later easing to 54 as the day cooled. The heat caused widespread suffering in tenement districts and prostrations were reported hourly to the police, though no immediate relief was expected tomorrow.
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Weather Bureau
Heat Wave Continues Across Central Valleys and Mid Atlantic
Washington July 31 The intense hot wave of the year persisted across the central valleys and middle Atlantic states including New England and the lower lake regions. Officials offered no relief promise for the next two days.
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Washington
Middle Atlantic States
New Irland
Lake
Hottest July Day Since 1913 Hits Albany Thermometers
It was 96 degrees in Albany New York on July 31 as official thermometers in the federal building reached noon height marking the hottest day of the summer and the warmest July day since 1913.
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Albany
N. Y
Federal
Paroled men and promotions reported in Raleigh
Governor Bickett pardons 10 prisoners including Charlie Brown who must join Virginia duties after reporting to his military company. Carl Farr and brothers sentenced for deputy sheriff killing. Farr ill with tuberculosis. June 5 to date, 984 men registered in 69 counties with 508 white and 474 negro registrants. James H Mobley of Company G promoted to captain in place of Wallace Milner who failed the physical.
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Raleigh
Charlie Brown
Wentworth
Bickett
Virginia
Carl Farr
Albemarle
Furr
Carl Furr
James H. Mobley
Third Infantry
Reidsville
Wallace Milner
Adjutant General
Drafted Ends Life Rather Than Serve
Savannah reports James R. Neighbors a 29 year old traveling salesman shot himself in his hotel room after receiving a summons to appear before Greensboro Alabama draft exemption board. His draft number 255 was the first drawn in the war lottery.
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Savannah
Draft Exemption Board of
Greensboro
Ala
James R. Neighbors
Cotton opens higher on New York futures market July 31
Cotton futures opened with initial gains as first prices rose 12 to 15 points. Traders debated peace prospects, but the advance pushed October to 24.17 and January to 23.86, about 15 to 18 points higher. Front months listed as October 24.08, December 23.95, January 23.84, March 24.00, May 24.12.
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New York
Boston Suffers Heat Wave Fatalities and Prostrations
In Boston on July 31 a heat wave brought one death and nearly twenty prostrations as temperatures scorched the city. The weather bureau thermometer read well above 90 degrees, while street heat surpassed outdoor readings.
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Boston
Weaher Bureau
Chicago Heat Wave Reaches 98 Degrees
Chicago endured the year's hottest day with a high of 98. The government forecast promises relief tomorrow as the wind shifts to the north.
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Chicago
Notices Sent for 194 Draft Eligibles in Waco After Riot
In Waco Texas July 39 the 24th United States infantry soldiers who sparred with local authorities are accounted for. Six were arrested, fourteen reported at the camp under guard. The local exemption board mailed 194 notices to schedule physical examinations for next Mon Tue and Wed to fill High Points quota. Examinations start 8 am at the post office building under doctors Hiatt Jackson and Stanton.
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Waco
Texas
24Th
United States Infantry
Exemption Board
Army
H. B. Hiatt
W. L. Jackson
TH. B. Stanton
A. EK. Tate
R. A. Wheeler
United States
Thes Local Board For
Riot After Negro’s Remark In Danville Provokes City Action
Richmond Va July 30 a negro remark about what his race would do to white people after soldiers leave Danville sparked a riot and clashes. Three members of Company M chased the man into a restaurant and threats were made. Mayor Harry Wooding intervened. Howard Grastie who made the remark was escorted toward the river and fined $50 after non commissioned officers urged surrender.
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Richmond
Danville
Company M
Harry Wooding
Howard Grastie
Grastie
Robbery at Raleigh Southern rail ticket office
A night-time robbery at the Raleigh city ticket office of the Southern railway netted about $300. Police have no leads or witnesses and are investigating the early July incident.
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Southern
Raleigh
Robbera
The
Southern Railway
Hawaii Draft Registration Opens Across Islands
Honolulu reports the July 31 registration day for selective service with all male residents within the age limits required to register. A central registration board led by Will Wayne, secretary to Governor Pinkham, organizes home visits island wide.
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Honolulu
Hawaii
Will Wayne
Pinkham
Big Allied Push Advances in Flanders Front
Reports describe a wide front assault on German lines in Flanders as British and French forces combine to break through along the North Sea coast. Early details are unclear but the move signals a major offensive aimed at Turb submarine bases and a push near the Lys river, with heavy artillery and infantry action evident.
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Flanders
North Sea
Belgium
Lys
Women 10 Discuss Sunshine Day Plans
A meeting of the Woman's club will be held Wednesday at 4 PM on Mrs. Henry White's lawn to finalize Sunshine Day plans. R L Justice and Mrs. Putnam from Greensboro will discuss the North Carolina Children's Home Society work and the hoped for funds to aid homeless children and secure good homes.
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Woman's Club
Henry White
North Carolina Children’s Home Society
R. L. Justice
Putnam
Greensboro
Plan to Draft Doctors to Serve During the War
A petition circulated in New York hospitals asks Congress to provide a selective draft for physicians and surgeons ages 21 to 45 for military service. The plan would mirror the army draft, with the council of national defense backing the effort.
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New York
Congress
Army
Council of National Defense
Wheat Trading Rises After Evening Short Covering
Wheat in Chicago opened 2 to 3 cents higher at 2.64 to 2.65 for July as scattered shorts covered. The market held the upper level amid last day activity. A Japan report notes the equal suffrage movement has gained traction among women suspects of the Mikado.
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Chicago
Japan
Equal Suffrage Movement
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