Japan's Rising Cotton Trade Surges in 1915 Exports
The Japan Chronicle cites investigations by the Spinning association showing cotton cloth exports in the first half of this year valued at 28 415 072 dollars, up 4 123 467 from the prior six months and 10 966 488 from last year. India and Siberia lead growth. Philippines shipments shrink by about half.
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Japan
Japan Chronicle
The
Spinning Association
India
Siberia
Philippines
World events of the day span fronts from Transylvania to Serbia
Roumanian troops withdraw before superior forces in Fogaras Transylvanian region as fighting continues elsewhere. British troops on the Struma front occupy Nevolyen. Cunard liner Franconia sunk by a German submarine with 12 of 302 crew unaccounted. Romanian battalions crossing the Danube into Bulgaria reportedly destroyed. Russian defeat in Volhynia noted. Serbian forces cross the Tohernu river recapture towns and rail stations. German submarines sink ships in the North Sea and English Channel. British Haig reports 26 7865 prisoners and heavy German divisions engaged since Somme start. Bulgarians abandon positions. Entente occupy several towns northeast of Wilrline. 5,000 soldiers captured in Galicia. Goethals announces Panama Zone control. Robberies and accidents across the US noted with bank and train incidents. labor unrest and police responses reported including a large New York riot.
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Somme
Douglas Haig
London
War news and political tensions across nations and leaders
Washington officials reject New York Eventing Post claims of German pressure on Wilson for peace. A war department board finds no evidence of army aviation mismanagement and confirms proactive development. Miscellaneous notes include Unighes visiting Newark, Sherman on debate with Gompers, Wilson's Omaha speeches stressing readiness and world peace, Mexico's death penalty decree for robbers, and British French protests over Carranza seizing foreign banks in Mexico City.
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Polk
Washington
New York Eventing Post
Germany
Wilson
State Department
Carranza
Mexico
Foreign Viscount Bryce urges restraint and arbitration pledge
Bryce of Dechninit, once ambassador to Washington, told the Congregational union in Birmingham that a lasting trade war looms and urged a league to restrain aggression and compel arbitration. Gen Emiliano Chamorro is Nicara gua president elect. Marshal Petsuchi is named by the emperor to succeed Gaunt Okuma as premier of Japan. A Frankfort mass meeting backed early peace per Amsterdam dispatch.
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Dechninit
Washington
Congregational Union
Birmingham
England
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Petsuchi
Heap
Gaunt Okuma
Japan
Tokyo
Prankfort
Amsterdam
London
Mindanao's New Volcano Reported in Pilagayungan Range
Lieutenant Donnelly reports an active volcano in Mindanao's Pilagayungan range near Lanao province. On June 5, 1916, he led a patrol from Kapuad and observed ash discharge and scorched foliage consistent with a recent eruption.
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Mindanao
Tender Skinned Babies and Gentle Skin Care Ad
An old advertisement praises Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment for soothing baby's irritated skin. It offers free samples by mail with the Book from Boston. The piece includes a political joke from Senator Sorghum about high cost of living.
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Cuthurn
Dept. L
Boston
Adv
Senator Sorghum
Lydia E Pinkham's Compound Promises Help for Women
Testimonial style letter claims Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cures female weakness and other ailments. Women from Harrisburg Albert Minn Pittsburg and other towns report relief, improved strength, regular cycles, and ability to work after use.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Harrisburg
Penn
Lydia E.cope
Compania
Frank Kost
Albert Minn
Mrs. B & Yoes
Water St
Albert Tea
Minn
Wis
Pittsburg
I & Pinkham
Gardner Bieler
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