Former Soldier Held for Death of Storekeeper
A white man, 27, bound over after coroners inquest tied Norris to the murder of L D Grant, an elderly Bland town storekeeper. Investigators suggest robbery and enmity between the Norris family and Grant. a blood-stained shoe and a blood-stained comfort found on Grant’s premises bolster the case. The Norris household includes Perry Norris, Will Norris, Willie May Hamby, and Mary Ansley. the motive appears robbery. The case remains under investigation with further testimony anticipated.
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L D Grant
Blandtown
Howell Mill Road
T J Danis Willioms
Grant
Norris
Norra
Grants
Perry Norris
Will Norris
Willie Way Hamby
Norrises
Mary Ansley
Wille May Hamby
Atlanta
Moore Street
Mr. Norris
Wilson Asked to Offer Mediation by Peace Bureau
Brussels July 31 The international bureau of peace today sent an appeal to President Wilson to offer his mediation in the European conflict The bureau also asked the German emperor President Poincare of France Emperor Nicholas of Russia and Pope Pius to use their efforts in the interest of peace.
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Brussels
International Bureau of Peace Today
Wilson
Poincare
France
Nicholas
Russia
Pope Pius
Berlitz
Gibraltar
St Petersburg
World Security Markets Close To Halt Unloading
World markets shut to halt unloading as panic spreads from Europe to New York. Banks report sound positions, four assignments announced on cotton and stock brokers. Uncertainty about when exchanges reopen and what the future holds dominates Wall Street atmosphere.
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New York
Europe
London
New York Stock Exchange
Wall Street
Auckly
Cotton Exchange
Flower & Co
Bankere
S H P Bell & Co
Homer Howe & Co
F J Frederickson & Co
Pell & Co
George W Ely
The
Stock Exchange
Forearmn Exchange
Europa
Washington optimistic over firm status of money affairs
President Wilson moved quickly to stabilize finances amid European war fears. McAdoo announced immediate release of a 509 million dollar emergency currency from the treasury. Senate approved a currency law amendment to relax capital backing rules for national currency banks. Paul M Warburg agreed to testify to the Senate Banking Committee, waiving personal considerations to expedite action. The White House expected a new choice to replace T D Jones in Chicago.
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Washington
Wilson
Federal Reserve Board
McAdoo
Treasury Department
Addrich Vreeland
Senate
McAdoos
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
House
Warburg
White House
Thomas D Jones
Chicago
Paul M Warburg
New York
Senate Committee On Banking and Currency
Wartburg
Gwen
Banking and Currency Committee
Edwin A Potter
Republian
Washterton
Europe on brink as war fears rise with mobilizations
London reports limited prospects to avert a general war as Russia and Austria resume talks while Britain France mobilize. Germany declares siege in effect and mobilization looms. censorship blocks reliable military details and trains halt for many travelers.
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Russia
Austria
Germany
London
Great Britain
France
Frenc
Rome
Belgium
Holland
Switzerland
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Italy
Europe
Servia
Imperator
Vaterland
St Petersburg
Vienna
Crown Prince
Frederick Willam
Imperial Guards Army Corps
Rairead
Granica
Belgian Poland
Szczakowa
Galicia
Warsaw
Berlin
Wilson Would Protect Shipping of the World
President Wilson discussed a plan with Congress leaders to register foreign ships under the American flag to protect global shipping amid European turmoil. Rep Adamson cited the Panama Canal Act as sufficient, while Underwood and Kern agreed to study laws, with no action unless a broader war emerged in Europe.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Alan
Kern and Underwood
Adamson
Underwood
Kern
Hurops
Bank of England Doubles Rates at Cowes Regatta
The Bank of England doubles its rates signaling tighter monetary policy as three famous German yachts withdraw from the Cowes regatta. The move shocks spectators and affects international competition, with attention on the regatta's late program and potential spillover into trade tensions.
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Bank OF England
Cowes Regatta
Weather Prophecy Forecast Generally Fair
Weather outlook remains generally fair with light variable winds. Forecasters predict improving conditions through the weekend with no significant storms expected.
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Times
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