Life in Southeast Floods Prompt Famine Fears in NC
Reports from western North Carolina describe food shortages in remote areas hit by last Sundays floods. Some communities like Collettsville face famine without swift relief. Federal aid is being sought for Morganton and vicinity, Ilk esboro, with similar requests anticipated for other flooded regions. Damage to railroads and widespread destruction in Wilkes Ashe Watauga and Alexander counties are noted as officials assess the disaster.
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Asheville
N. C
North Carolina
Collettsville
Morgantown
Ilkesboro
Wilkes
Ashe
Wantaga
Alexander
Compar Company
Seven Additional Fatalities Reported After Floods
Overnight reports raise death toll to 90 with tolls in Altapass and nearby areas. Rail lines from Ashe to Watauga and Yadkin river routes near Grandin Caldwell county damaged or washed out. Landslides sever rail links from Black Mountain to Catawba. state communications remain cut off and property destruction continues as couriers bring in new damage assessments.
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Altapass
Ashe
Watauga
Watauga and Yadkin River
Grandin
Caldwell County
Black Mountain
Catawba
Smolkin Pays 50 for Prohi Law Charge Raiders Find Beer
A report notes Smolkin paid 50 dollars on a prohibition law charge as Raiders uncover beer. The article mentions Mc Sneee paying 50 for possessing 400 bottles and the present accompanying details.
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Smolkin
Local Station Accepts National Guard Recruits
Sergeant Maguire of the local recruiting station at 108 St. Francis Street announces National Guard enlistments in the federal service. Recruits meeting physical standards may be enlisted on probation at the application site. civilian physicians will conduct medical exams. married men are not accepted.
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New Orleans
Mane
Regular Army
Retepeas John. Maguire
National Guard
St. Francis Street
Sergeant Maguire
Add More Money to Fund for Aid Storm Sufferers
Receipts totaling 380 dollars were turned over to the Citizen's Relief Committee by the finance committee, bringing the sub-committee total to 3919.41 dollars. Major donors included Dodge Brothers of Detroit with 250 dollars and Parke Davis and Cemneny with 50 dollars. Cash gifts of 25 dollars were received since Thursday afternoon.
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Citizen’s Relief Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Dodge Brothers
Detroit
Mich
Parke Davis
Cemneny
Chamber of Commerce Extends Aid to Storm Sufferers
The Citizen’s Relief Committee of the Chamber of Commerce expands assistance to storm victims. Relief includes clothing bedding and urgent house repairs plus boats, with Dr. Harry T. Inge Rev. H. W. DuBose H. Q. Norton and J. Irwin Burgett among attendees. Mulford Company provides pharmaceutical aid on committee order.
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E.M. Bailey
Chamber of
Harry T. Inge
H. W. DuBose
Ena E. Q. Norton
J. Irwin Urgett
H.W. DuBose
H. M. Perkins
8. D. Monroe
Messrs
J. I. Burgett
EB. Q. Norton
J. i. Wienand
M. H. Walker
H. K. Mulford Company
U Boat Trader Delays Departure Over Gold Shipment
Negotiations with one of Baltimore's largest banks for a large consignment of gold to be sent to Germany aboard the submarine merchantman Deutschland are reported to delay the undersea liner's departure. G. L. Hilken, junior agent, confirms the pending deal as the cause of the hold up.
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Baltimore
Thepany
Germany
Deutschland
Eel G. L. Hilken
Tropic Storm Near South New England Coast
Washington July 21 The tropical disturbance off the coast was announced today and tracked toward the South. The storm’s advance was noted as the weather bureau warned of tropical conditions along the Atlantic seaboard.
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South New England
Washington
Caine
Weather Brief from Washington July Fore and Mississippi
Fore casts show warm conditions across Washington and Mississippi for July with expectations of humid spells. Limited readings indicate scattered showers possible in coastal areas and inland heat building midweek.
Riverfront Tax Assessments Debated By County Board
County board of tax equalizers reviewed river front property assessments on a front foot basis of 60 dollars but did not reach a decision as owners including A G Meaher G W Taylor W N Hunter and E H Hubbard sought time to verify proper frontage. They argued lines were incorrect and that they did not own the property.
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River Front
County Board of Tax Equalizers
Espalla
A. G Meaher
G. W. Taylor
Match Estate
W. H. Hunter
Farmers’ Island Company
Trent
Eleanor F. Ernest
Madison
Conception St
H. H. Minge
D. B. 119
J. C. Coleman
N. Julia
Spring Hill Avenue
Whistler
John Tanner
Quentin Roosevelt Confined by Brother at Camp Training
Quentin Roosevelt acting corporal in Company H Fourth regiment was confined to the company street by his brother Archie Roosevelt first sergeant after dropping his rifle during military instruction at Plattsburg camp. The confinement name remains on the blacklist for the period. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt will visit the camp on the following day.
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Plattsburg
N. Y
Quentin Roosevelt
Archie Roosevelt
Sert Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Elizabethtown
Convicted in U.S. Bond Heist Case in New Jersey
Thomas Benson and Louis Windler were found guilty by a jury in federal court of secreting five bonds from registered mail bags during a mail theft. The men, tied to a ~$80,000 securities theft, faced a mercy recommendation from the jury.
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New York
Thomas Benson
Louis ‘Windler
United States District Court
Offensive in West Pressed as Haig Drives Toward Bapaume
London reports a vigorous Anglo French push in northern France with British units advancing from Bazentin and Longueval toward Bapaume. The Foureeaux wood was briefly cleared before Germans retook part, while French gains hold along a five mile front south of Somme and south of Soyecourt despite counterattacks. Austrian torpedoes sink two submarines in the northern Adriatic, one Italian.
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London
France
Bazentin
Longueval
Bapaume
Douglas Haig
Foureaux Wood
Somme
Soyecourt
War Office
Vienna
Adriatic
Opponents Hone Attacks on Navy Bill Amid Senate Delays
Washington July 21 The naval bill neared final passage as opponents prepared amendments to cut the program. Senators Reed and Oliver clashed over public documents on Bethlehem Steel armor plate plant. Reed denounced the action as shameless and false, prompting Oliver to demand evidence.
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Washington
Senate
Reed
Missouri
Oliver
Potteny Ness
Penrose
Chamber
Bethlehem Steel
Senator Reed Attacks Oliver Over Steel Stock Interest
The Pennsylvania senator Reed charged Oliver with voting to aid Bethlehem Steel after admitting ownership of steel stock. Oliver denied the claim while Gallinger warned Reed against overstepping senate rules and Vice President Marshall intervened. Reed quoted a prior exchange in which Oliver disclosed owning United States Steel stock valued at $117,000.
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Oliver
Pennsylvania
Reed
Bethlehem Steel Company
Gallinger
Senate
Marshall
Senator Oliver
United States Steel
Deputies Seize Auto Containing Whiskey Near Dog River
Deputies capture a midnight auto loaded with five cases of whiskey bottles near Dog River. The vehicle, in charge of Ed Sate, was seized by Sheriff Betts with it tied to the Yaad rail. Liquor valued at 75 dollars.
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Dog River
Betts
Uor
Yaad
American Schooner Prince Vlademar Captured by Germans
London dispatch reports the American schooner Prince Vlademar seized by a German warship while en route from Philadelphia to Sweden with oil. The vessel was taken to Swinemunde and belongs to George W. McNear of San Francisco, a firm listed on the British blacklist.
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London
Prince Vlademar
Philadelphia
Sweden
Exchange Telph Company
Copen- Politiken
Swinemunde
George W. McNear
San Francisco
McNear
Open Season Declared On Turk Hospital Ships
London July 21 Reuters dispatch reports two Turkish hospital ships have been sunk by submarines in the Black Sea amid ongoing hostilities. Early reports indicate the vessels were marked humanitarian targets under wartime protections. Details remain sparse as authorities verify incidents and casualties.
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Turk Hospital
SHERIFF CONTEMPT CASES HEARD IN CHANCELLERY
Chancellor T H Smith dismissed the rule against Sheriff W H Holcombe Friday after the sheriff was cited for contempt by Attorney Harry T Smith. Chief Deputy W H Holcombe Jr was later found guilty of contempt but no fine was set. The contempt claim cited remarks by Holcombe in the courthouse lobby about the attorney's progress in a prior case connected to Stella R Buckle.
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T. H. Smith
W. H. Holcombe
Harry T. Smith
W. H. Holcombe, Jr
Smith
Stella R
Ae Buckle
H. Holcombe, Jr
Sheriff Papers Service Case Under Contempt Examined
Deputy Holcombe testified that deputies discussed the case and stressed serving papers for Attorney Smith. Sheriff said he favored Smith’s papers and warned deputies. Attorney Stevens presented a letter allegedly by Smith threatening impeachment if service failed. Caffey testified repeated efforts to obtain service.
Court Holds Him Guilty But No Fine Assessed
The court finds the deputy guilty of contempt but imposes no fine. Chief Deputy Holcombe defends his office as diligent in serving papers and notes repeated failures by Attorney Smith to fine the sheriff. He recalls discussing the case with two deputies about pleasing the attorney.
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Holcombe
Smith
Whaley Wins House Seat In Illinois Contest
Washington July 21 representative Whaley defeats Williams of Illinois in the election contest.
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Whaley
Washington
Williams
Illinois
Butcher Charged With Selling Tainted Meat
P Patterson a Hickory bound butcher on Fearneton streets was arrested by deputy sheriffs for selling tainted meats. The incident details remain unclear but the charge cites tainted meat sales.
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P. Patterson
Hickory ‘Snd
Fearneton Streets
Ihe
House resolutions seek flood relief for Georgia and Alabama
Resolutions by Representatives Lee and Burnett propose government aid for flood victims in Georgia and Alabama. The Lee measure authorizes the War Secretary to buy relief supplies including tents provisions and medical items for Coosa river flood districts with a $100 000 appropriation. The Burnett bill seeks $300 000 for Alabama flood sufferers and tents and supplies for relief.
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Washington
Georgia
Alabama
Lee
Burnett
Secretary of War
Coosa
Agreement Near Between Mexico and This Country
Washington reports a note from the de facto Mexican government dated July 11 proposing a border commission to settle difficulties. Officials indicate a tentative agreement on a propedal with talks focusing on troop withdrawal and reciprocal border passage. Secretary Polk briefed the cabinet with Arredondo on recent meetings and the evolving negotiation status.
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Washington
State Department
Mexico
Ico City
Eco City
Elseo
Arredondo
Poikeae
Manet
Mexico City
Barats
Nandite
Cchoe
Mex
Polk
Vienna Seeks More Details On Attack On Petrolite
The U S state department in Washington received from Austria Hungary via Ambassador Penfield a request for additional details about the Austrian submarine attack on the American tanker Petrolite. The dispatch did not indicate Vienna's intention to apologize or punish the commander or provide reparation for the damage.
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Washington
State Department
Austria-Hungary
Penfield
Vienna
Petrolite
Death Threat Hangs Over Preparedness Parade in Frisco
Post office inspectors seek authors of a threat to exterminate members of the Women’s Navy League who plan to march in a preparedness parade in San Francisco. Officials say no such threat is known locally and several thousand peace opponents are expected to attend.
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San Francisco
Postoffice
Women's Navy League
League
Teuton Attacks Repulsed Amid French Cannonade Reports
Reports from Petrograd describe a disorderly Teuton assault repulsed by French forces with heavy cannonading heard near Jutland and in the Baltic. Russian troops reportedly captured a position, with ongoing war activity in the region as of July 21 via London.
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Jutland
Baltic
Petrograd
London
Verdun Front Reports Artillery Activity and French Air Raids
Refulsed by to prune? bayonet clashes as French penetrate a clearing. On the Verdun front artillery has been active near Chattancourt and Fleury. French aeroplanes bombed stations at Confiana La Tour Longuyon and Brieulles.
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Sotasons
Rheims
Verdun
Chattancourt
Fleury
Confiana
la Tour
Longuyon
Brieulles
Russians claim naval battle near Jutland
A telegraph report from Copenhagen describes Russians observing naval activity off the Jutland coast with signs of German submarines and ships. The correspondent notes distant firing and a possible engagement, mentioning Russians witnessing German forces near the North Sea.
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Jutland
Lan Pochange
Copenhagen
North Sea
Russians Report Volhynian Front Retirement
Austrian dispatches from Berlin dated July 21 report a retirement of one sector of the Volhynian front. The Hungarian army headquarters says forces moved back from the lowlands toward the north. Quiet in the Italian theatre as July progresses.
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Berlin
Batt Front
Agarian Army
Volhynia
Catre
Italian Subm Bid Revealed in Vienna Communication
A July 15 note from Vienna announces a two nation submission. One party is Italian and the report mentions pedo boats in the context of the exchange.
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Matcc
Trispedo Boats
Cial
Vienna
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H. Hubbard
Archie
NAVY
Reuter
Sherife
Case
Asridavie
T. M. Stevens
Caffey
Harry T. Smith and
Stevens
U. S
Carranza
Golo
Vienna States
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