Treasure offloaded after voyage of German liner Kronprinzess
A special train returned 10.6 million dollars in gold and 3 million in silver, guarded by 40 express messengers and detectives, from the German vessel Kronprinzess. The treasure moved by revenue cutter Androscoggin to Mount Desert, then across Frenchman's Bay to a wharf, with marines aiding the transfer. The liner was later moved to the upper harbor as torpedo boat Warrington anchored nearby.
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Ter Kronprinzess
Cousus
New York
Frenchman’s Bay
Mount Desert Ferry
Androscogein
Warrington
French Forces Enter Alsace Triumph Sparked by Joffre
Paris reports a French army under General Joffre advanced into Alsace amid great enthusiasm. German outposts at Altkirch and Muelhausen fell. Maehaussen and Neubrelsach faced French assaults with heavy losses on both sides. General Joffre issued a proclamation praising the soldiers as pioneers in a great work of revenge as martial law spread.
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Joffre
Paris
Lower Alaece
Joseph Joffre
France
Altkirch
Muelhausen
Kol
Neu Breisach
Kolmar
Strassburg
MueYhaugen
Hard
Alsace
Waldheim
Tugelachen
Maehhausen
Maehausen
Neubrelsach
War Department
Lonnes
London
Vattle
Ministry of War
The
Standard
Belfort
Delle
Huningen
Basel
Switzerland
Mudlhausen
Farmers urge hold on cotton to support market
At a Tift County Farmers association meeting in Tifton on August 3 the group approved resolutions urging senators and representatives to secure government funds for the southern cotton crop and to move money to farmers through country banks. They call for holding cotton in the seed to raise weight and quality, avoiding warehouse congestion, and appealing to banks to finance binding cotton in piles. They also request newspapers publish the resolutions.
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Tifton
Tift County Farmers’ Association
Tiftan
Tift County Farmers Association
Avery Nosabhia
Hanke
Hird
Ex Premier Caillaux Joins French Army as Inspector of Finance
Former French premier Joseph Caillaux has enlisted in the French army and is assigned to the treasury department as inspector of finance. Hear Congressman Hardwick deliver a major speech tonight at Auditorium Armory at eight o'clock.
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Atlanta
Caillaux
Paris
Joseph Caillaux
Treasury Department
Congressman Hardwick
Auditorium
Armory
Many Americans Held in Germany Amid War Turmoil
Secretary Bryan said the United States contacted European legations to aid Americans on the continent. Ambassadors Gerard in Berlin and Stovall in Bern reported arrests or detentions as hostilities began. Ports were mined and American ships warned, with thousands abroad seeking return passages and relief assistance from American committees.
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Washington
Bryan
Gerald
Berlin
Copenhagen
Archer M. Huntington
American Geographical Society
Germany
Gerard
State Department
Stovall
Berne
Switzerland
Garlebad
London
Ngland
American Relief Committees
United States
Kropprinzessin Cecilie
Prinz Adalbert Internew
Falmouth
New York
Theodore Hetzler
Citizens
Canada Mobilizes to Aid Great Britain in War Effort
In Welland Ontario and across Ontario news reports the Forty fourth regiment Niagara Falls the Nineteenth St Catharines and the Second Dragoons Hamilton are called to guard the Welland canal and ordered to Valcartier near Quebec. The first contingent will sail for England or France within ten days forming the nucleus of about 21 000 men. Duke of Connaught supervises organization of the Canadian army division for service abroad and will visit Valcartier with the Duchess of Connaught next week.
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Welland
Ontario
Niagara Falla
St Catharines
Hamilton
Welland Canal
Valcartier
Quebec
England
France
Neucleus
Duke of Connaught
Ottawa
Canada
Duke
Duchess of Connaught
Rideau Hail
Egypt
Red River
Bombay
Ireland
Aldershot
Gibraltar
New Fall Suits Captivate Women At Seasonal Debut
The article praises a broad arrival of new fall suits for women including resort travelers, students, and fashion enthusiasts. It highlights cape coats, braided coats, and waistline detailing, noting many contrasting styles and early availability for immediate selection.
New Basque Dresses and Party Cases Draw Early Fall Interest
A breezy fashion note highlights new Basque dresses arriving in navy and black charmeuse with long waists and low girdles. The piece shifts to new party cases praised for serviceability, describing simple and elaborate Morocco bound models with toilet articles and coin purses, on display in the jewelry section.
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Cecilie
Bar Harbor
Maine
New Home Sewing Machine Co
Sale
Palm Beach
Suk
L Clothing
Marietta Street
Alsace-Lorraine
South
Ludden & Bates Guarantee
Tudden & Bates Service
Tos
Sudden & Bates
Southern Music House
Peachtree Street
Tift County Planters
Ask
Bad Nauheim
Munich
Great Britain
Dominion
E.G. Griffin
State City Dental Rooms
Whitehall St. Phene Main
Gray & Haley
Luckie Street Bell
Ivy
Chamberlin-Johnson- DuBose Co
Chamberlin-Johnson-DuBose Co
Chamberlin- Johnson-DuBose Co
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