Appam Prize Case Ends In U S Ownership Ruling
Federal judge awarded possession of the British liner Appam to its English owners, the African Steam Navigation Company. The prize crew’s status is debated. the vessel will remain at Newport News under marshal custody or bond. Cargo sold for 634000 dollars. The crew of 22 faces possible internment. The decision holds the Appam lost prize status upon entering American waters and rejects German prize claims. An appeal is planned next week. final ruling likely from the supreme court.
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Great explosion rocks New York city
Telegraph reports a massive blast in New York creating widespread damage and curtailing activity as emergency crews respond. Anaconda updates follow with local reactions and subsequent security notes.
Deutschland may sail home under guard from Baltimore
Baltimore July 29. The German submarine freighter Deutschland after a three week stay here lies at Locust Point ready to depart with a cargo of dyestuffs. A plan for protection by a coast guard or naval escort was discussed with Baltimore customs, while officials stress American neutrality and avoid promising convoy.
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British Captain Fryatt Executed, War Court Case Follows
London reports the foreign office released the embassy note to Walter Page requesting an urgent inquiry into Captain Fryatt's reported execution. The document argues it is unlikely a merchant master would be shot in cold blood and cites Berlin's denial and a Bruges trial postponement. Ambassador Gerard’s telegraph confirms a trial was set, then postponed, with Major Neumann named as Fryatt's defender.
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W. W. Members Wreck A Newspaper Office
A mob wrecked the Italian language El Progresso office in New York to pressure coverage supporting Carlos Tresca, IWW leader jailed in Minnesota. Police say Cow W. members attended a Union Square meeting and urged action against the paper.
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Roper Resigns as Postmaster General Aide for Campaign Work
Washington July 23 Daniel Roper has resigned as first assistant postmaster general to devote his time to democratic campaign work. It be came known tonight that he will go to New York Monday to join the party headquarters force there.
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Heat waves grip plains and central states with deaths
Washington reports plains and central valleys sweltering at up to 104 degrees. Weather bureau officials warn heat will spread east as Hudson high weakens. Thunder showers may cool upper Michigan tomorrow. elsewhere little relief expected. In Chicago excessive heat kills about one person every 40 minutes with many heat prostrations and related violence. Lake Michigan beaches draw huge crowds while a clash at Clarendon beach needs police.
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State Commission Urges Arbitration in Trainmen Strike
Los Angeles July 29 resolutions urging arbitration in the threatened strike of 260000 trainmen were made public by R J Clancey of the Southern Pacific. The Arizona New Mexico and Nevada commissions backed uniform action and California Washington and Oregon commissions to follow. The resolutions appeal to employees to reconsider their refusal to arbitrate the demands.
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Southern Pacific Railroad Company
California
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United States
Casement Resolution Passes Senate Ratifies Clemency Appeal
Washington July 29 the senate voted 46 to 19 to urge the president to transmit to Britain a plea for clemency in the treatment of Irish political prisoners The measure faced opposition from several Democrats and was supported by Senators Stone and Pittman with Phelan leading the debate and Lodge Borah McCumber Oliver and Brandegee voting against it
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Scandinavian protests over British order in council
Denmark Norway and Sweden will protest the British order in council discontinuing partial enforcement of the London declaration. Overseas News agency says the new sea law rules violate international law. The Journal de Geneve notes possible union of neutral nations including Holland Denmark Spain and the United States. The Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant urges the Dutch government to return to Washington principles from November 1914 regarding neutral rights.
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Spain
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Washington
Hughes Accepts Nomination In Eight Thousand Words
Bridgehampton New York July 29 Charles E Hughes republican credential nominee tonight completed his speech of acceptance It is approximately 8000 words long and will require about an hour and a quarter for delivery He will not attempt to memorize it but will read for the notification ceremony in New York next Monday night Senator Warren G Harding chairman of the notification committee will speak briefly to formally notify Hughes of his nomination
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Big New York City Explosion Shakes City
New York and New Jersey cities were jolted by a massive blast near Jersey City and on Black Tom Island. Firemen, civilians, and transportation networks faced widespread damage as reports described hundreds of carloads of ammunition and a large storage plant wreckage.
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Desperate German Counterattacks at Delville Wood Persist
London reports show Germany’s continued efforts to hold Delville Wood with heavy losses after British capture. In Pozier area fighting remains intense as British and German forces contest rising ground between Posieres and Bas Daume. Russian advances across the Austro German front are admitted by Vienna and Berlin, while Turkish dispatches downplay Russian gains in the Caucasus near Baiburt.
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