School Open for Blinded Fighters in Baltimore
The article describes vocational instruction for blinded veterans at a hospital in Baltimore, detailing the Red Cross and War Department roles, the aim to fit veterans for reading standard print and skilled trades, and the plan to place them in home communities after training. It covers staff appointments, the Hospital No. 7 site, and collaboration with the Red Cross Institute for the Blind to survey industries for blinded workers.
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Washington
Hospital Vilna School
General Hospital No 7
JT Harerisony Garrett
Haltimers
Chnege
T He Burritt
Pennsylvania
Army Hospital
Jenny Turner
Misauchunerts Commission
Miss Turner
Walter Reed Cospital
Warnetts Eal Wit
Turved Tyne
Red Cross
Army
Red Crome Institute For the Blind
Herald's Review Of North Carolina Events At The Capitol
The Herald presents a concise review of significant happenings at the North Carolina Capitol and across the state. It highlights key political developments, legislative actions, and notable occurrences shaping the state's public affairs reported for readers.
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Herald’s Review of
North Carolina
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Herald
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North Carolina Faces Sugar Ration Tightens and Policy Shifts
Public notices reveal sugar certificates issued to meet July needs have doubled the apportionment, with August supplies uncertain as authorities plan to curb consumption to under three pounds per person monthly. County admins coordinate relief funds, war savings bonds, and food programs while hearings on rate increases for several cities proceed.
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North Carolina
Tnlexs
Henry A Page
Washington
Himgm
North
Carenw
Aifniitietre
Mens
Varias Citi
Nat Maluals
Young
Proper Distribution of Labor Campaign Aims to Inform
The United States government plans to mobilize all agencies for proper labor distribution. A committee of public information will campaign next week using theater gatherings and four minute men to reach about 45,000 people through public hearings and meetings.
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United States
Allabor
Committee of Public Information
War Labor Rules Limit Recruiting For Nonwar Industries In North Carolina
War time orders restrict private recruiting for nonwar industries to the United States Employment Service. Five classes of labor may be recruited outside the service, including farm labor and nonwar work with under 100 employees. Officials urge efficient war production and warn against drawing workers from critical war industries. Local notices outline changes affecting employers and labor transfers as regions prepare for postwar conditions.
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United States Employment Service
Inbor
Lnduistes
Broweh
Howards
Europe
Department of Labor
Careau
Indus
Inter
Department of Agriculture
North Carolina Gains 102082 48 For Vocational Education
Federal and state funds will fund North Carolina vocational education for 1918 19 under the Smith Hughes act. Total allocation $102082 48 with $51124 00 from federal sources and a matching state appropriation. Institutions include Farm Life Schools at Newton Vanceboro Rich Square Cary and more. Trades and industries funds go to Roanoke Rapids Weldon Wilmington East Lumberton and Wake county sites.
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Washington
North Carolina
Lowe's [Ribs Farm Life
Newton, FC
Craven Cowery Farm Life School
Vanceboro
Sand Hill
Wif
Winston Salem
State Normal and Industrial College of Greensboro
Winston Salem High School
Cary Farm
Wake County
Roanoke Rapids
Weldon Graded
Wilmington Graded
East Lumberton
Battles on East Complete Victory at Pocket The West Flanks Near
Military report says east battles secured clear victory and enemy press in retreat. West flank appears poised for breakthrough as forces press the pocket. Command notes emphasize continued aggression and coordination with allied units.
Allied Forces Break German Line Near Soissons to Rheims
Allied armies push front from Soissons to Rheims driving back German positions around Chateau Thierry and Oulchy. French American units seize prisoners and machine guns in major advances, while air and artillery support harasses retreating columns as Aborigine troops aid in the pursuit.
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Paris
Vilage
Braslen
Hnen
Oureq
Courton Wood
Andre Valley
St Euphiraixe
Foch
Perishing
German Control of the Metal Industry Cut Out
Washington reports that Alien Property Custodian Palmer has seized key German tied metal firms in the United States including L Vogelstein & Co and Beer Sondheimer & Co. with combined assets exceeding $14 million. The moves target German metal control linked to the German Metal Gesellschaft and threaten American metals firms amid World War I.
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Washington
America
Palmer
United States
South Amerca
Mexico
Canada
L. Vogelsein & Co, Inc
New York City
Sondheimer & Co, Inc
Allied Forces Press Forward Near Chateau Thierry
American troops push the Axis back on multiple fronts near the Marne. Two more towns were captured north of the Marne since daylight, with another taken in the Soils region as Franco American forces advance toward the north.
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Chateau Thierry
Font
Marne
Soils
Secretary Daniels seeks reason for unexploded bombs
Washington reports that Secretary Daniels asked the first naval district commandant for a report on why bombs failed to explode after being dropped by naval aviators who attacked a German submarine off the Massachusetts coast. The aircraft circled the sub twice as it shelled a tug and barges, yet none of the bombs exploded.
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Washington
Daniels
First Naval District
Massachusetts
Submarine Attack Off Cape Cod Sinks Barges and Crew Safe
An enemy submarine attacked three miles south of the Orleans coastguard station near Cape Cod, sinking three barges and a tow, wounding several with one serious injury. The German crew escaped as two hydroplanes from Chatham aviation circled the submarine, forcing a brief submergence. The incident drew onlookers who reported shells landing inland and near beaches, with a pond and sand areas struck by splashes.
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Mass
Eastermont
Cape Cod
Chatham Aviation Station
Chatham
Highland Light
Cape
American Troop Strength Tops 1.2 Million In France
Washington reports that the high water mark of the German offensive in France has been reached and the initiative now passes to the Allied and American armies. General March, chief of staff, told the Senate military committee that American troop allotments have exceeded 1,200,000 men, securing manpower to hold the western front.
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Washington
France
General March
Senate Military Committee
Wilson Sends Message To Colonel Roosevelt
President Wilson informed Colonel Roosevelt at Cyater Bay that Lieutenant Ko velt died serving his country with gallantry. He expressed great distress over the death and grief that his son’s sacrifice brings to the nation and to the Roosevelt family.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Quentin Kovelt
Cyater Bay
Call Issued for 10000 Limited Service Men
Washington reports the provost marshal general issued a call for ten thousand white registrants qualified for limited military service. They will entrain between July 20 and August 2, with the allotment divided among 33 states and the District of Columbia.
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District of Columbia
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