England Reviews Month of Battles
Washington reports a British cable from London detailing naval dominance after the first war month. It notes British control of the seas, German and Austrian fleets in harbor, and Allied troop movements worldwide. Highlights include New Zealand forces in Samoa, and rising trade stability with a large voluntary fund to meet distress.
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Washington
London Foreign Office
Great Britain
Dardanelles
France
Germany
Africa
Parise
Breneck
Algeria
Hue Tobe
Australia
Canada
India
Symout
German Mercantile Marine
Econ
China
Pacific
Atlantic
Stilack
Trey
Sireng
East Prussia
Shabazz
Mer -Drina
Gahela
Serviang
Lemane
Europe
Tsing-Tau
Togoland
West
Af- Mea
Wissman
Lake Nyassa
Ofake Nyassa
Samoa
New Zealand
A Gentle Reminder from Lippincott s
A gentleman visiting a city entered a restaurant and by mistake left with another man s hat. The hats looked so similar the error went unnoticed until home when he found a note in the lining reading You darned fool what did you take this hat for The anecdote reflects on mistaken identity and social propriety in a humorous way.
A Bee Watchdog in September Lippincott's
A quirky note describes a bee watchdog theme in a September issue of Lippincott's, humorously noting how the insect delights to disturb readers and writers, with a bundle of antics that keep others from being bothered.
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Lippincott’s
Wes
Notable Georgia Deaths and Local Obituaries Collide with War Echoes
A string of obituaries from Upatole to Atlanta marks the passing of J. W. Jackson and several local residents, detailing survivors and funeral plans. The piece also carries an Economic note on the war’s impact, noting ferro-manganese imports and potential shifts toward domestic purification methods to sustain manganese steel production. The broader theme ties local loss to national industry disruption and American ingenuity amid wartime needs.
A Contrast Between Preston and Wellsville in Liquor History
In a contrast of two towns, Preston, Pa, and Wellsville, Kan, Wellsville is described as the wickedest in America. It has 750 residents, 48 miles from Kansas City, and no saloons in its history. The piece notes no rape or murder, a $25,000 schoolhouse on 60 acres, sidewalks, bright street lights, and a hard-working populace, save for the town marshal. It recalls an incident where feminists with horsewhips forced a liquor salesman to depart, prompting the question which town to raise a family in.
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Rene
Laiwaw
Lippincott’s
Causs
Preston
Wellsville
Kan
Pennsylvania
America
Kansas Town
Kankes City
For the Love of Mike Zaig Note the Cool in Dam
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a personal note or message with unclear names and place terms. The legible bits mention leaving and a signoff resembling Pema or Pena, but most content remains unreadable. The piece reads like a casual, informal note rather than a public record.
Struggle Viewed From Many Angles Across War Theater
London dispatches compile a patchwork of reports from Rotterdam to Constantinople. Refugees reach Terneuzen. Fordham and Ort ford universities pledge dozens of undergraduates for commissions. American and British officers move between Boulogne, London, and Rome. German war levies press French towns. Luftwaffe losses and troop withdrawals noted. Valona changes hands. Japan urges cooperation. Turkish neutrality wavering as Russians push south. Philippine waters yield fine sardines and anchovies.
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London
Igpatch
Chronicle
Rotterdam
Terneuzen
Saint Nicolas
Belgium
War Office
W. J. Maloney
Fordham University
Medical ‘Service
Maroney
Margaret S. McKim
New York
Cannondading Ineffective At Chantilly and Sentis
A Times correspondent reports near Paris that at Chantilly Sentis and nearby villages the Germans and allies engaged in cannonading with little effect. German infantry later gained a slight advantage before retreating as French artillery held, and fighting continued around Senlis with French forces delaying German advances despite shelling and repositioning by both sides.
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London
Times
Paris
Chantilly
Sentis
Senlis
American Newspaper Men Deny German Atrocities Report
Four American reporters recount two weeks with troops across Belgium and into Prussia. They found no unprovoked killings or confirmed mistreatment of prisoners or non-combatants. Names include Roger Lewis AP, Cobb SPE and Public Ledger, Hansen Chicago Daily News, Bennett Chicago Tribune, Me Gutcheon.
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New York
Associated Press
Berlin
Brussels
Aix-les-Chapelle
London
Louvain
Luneville
Nantes
Pruscian Ands
Chateau Seldre
Sambre
Beaumont
Germany
Doivillana
Blass
Barse
Namur
Merbes Chateau
Sembre Valley
Roger Lewis
X. S Cobb
Saturday Evening Post
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Harry Hansen
Chicago Daily News
James O'Donnell Bennett
John T. Me. Gutcheon
Chicago “Tribune
Minnie Degree Leads Forsyth Vaudeville Bill
At the Forsyth this week Minnie Degree and her company headline the vaudeville bill. The Man In Front is billed as intensely interesting. Acts include Kaiser Wilhelm's Military Barrules, West on and Hober novelty, Fourk ood Roth racetime, ventriloquist Hugh Emmett and wife, Porter and Sullivan, Bing artists Vondinof and Louie, and more.
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Forsyth
Paul Goachas
Kaiser Wilheim
Jadding
Germany
Weston
Hbner
Fourkood’ Roth
Hugh Emmett
Emmet
Porter
Sullivan
Vondinof
Louie
The Heart Charmers musical comedy at Lyrics today
Labor day mati nee features Sara Howe in The Great Charmers a farce of musical comedy with Charles Howe Mildred Strodler among a large cast from the Columbia Amusement company Atlanta Birmingham theater circuit notes the Birmingham newspapers praise the show as a teen fad in the Birmingham collection
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Gene Seagery
Sara Howe
Charles Howe
Mildred Strodler
Columbia Amusement Company
Byon Theater
Birmingham
Birmisam
Lyric Show Aims to Top Birmingham Attendance
Excellent entertainment features clean comedy, striking costumes, and impressive stage effects with talented performers. The piece praises the production and questions whether Atlanta can surpass Birmingham in attendance to validate the venue and its new policy.
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Atlanta
Birmingham
The House of Temperley at Grand Theater
The Grand Theater will start daily continuous performances from noon today featuring The House of Temperley a dramatic version of Rodneys Stone. Prices are reduced with general seating 10 cents, children 5, orchestra 10, balcony 6 cents, best seats 5 cents for afternoon shows and 10 cents for evening.
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Thia
Arthur Conan Doyle
Temperley
Rodney Stone
Patromance
A Searching Criticism September Lanpineows
Five year old Herbert from a bookish family reads early and recalls Ruthie showing her new book. He shares that it contains simple phrases like Is it a dog It is a dog Can the dog run and notes the polite style seems off though the memory reflects a child’s impression of early reading.
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Lanpineows
Herbert
Ruthie
Note From Spain 10 Gladden France
Faris dispatches report Allied advances on Paris right wing with a brief engagement favoring the Allies. Police uncover two spies near the Seine with a safe-conduct order from the German staff in Belgium. two accomplices escape. Madrid dispatch notes alleged German cruelty reports. Spanish ambassador-designate to France to present credentials. Jules Vedrines comments on routine flying duties amid limited activity.
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Faris
Seine
Heflevue
Paris
Bellevue
Belgium
Havas
Petrograd
Germany
Lst
Madrid
Petit Parisien
France
Marquis de Villierra
Foncare
Andre Dubiet
Fernand Dubiet
Paul Langeron
Larchey
General Larchey
Jules Vedrines
Firman
William
Just Between Friends at Club Meeting
A club gathering yielded a confidential chat with Mrs Brown and Mrs Smilth. One guest, Mrs Smilth, declined further conversation this morning. The note ends with a toast style reference to imported champagnes and optimism about California production.
Sale of Surface of Indian Lands in Eastern Oklahoma by United States Government
Public auction to sell surface rights on approximately 375000 acres in eastern Oklahoma for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations. Bids at least minimum prices, cash terms 25 percent, 25 percent in one year, rest in two years, 6 percent interest. surface may include some coal and asphalt where authorized. Contact Five Civilized Tribes Superintendent, Muskogee Oklahoma for circulars and details. Also includes campaign expense affidavit by W C Worrill for judicial primary, sworn August 1914.
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Oklahoma
United States
Muskogget
Cato Bells
Indian Affaire
Illinois Ballots List 4400 Names in General Primary
Approximately 4 400 names appear on Illinois general primary ballots for September 9. Most offices are constitutional and exempt from the suffrage act. Illinois will nominate and elect two U S senators by direct vote. In the Democratic field five candidates vie for the U S Senate seat. Republicans present Lawrence Sherman and three opponents. Socialists and Progressives have unopposed nominees in several parties. In the Eighteenth District Joseph Cannon faces Elmer B Cooley of Danville.
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Chicago
Washington
Rog Sullivan
Lawrence Stringer
Cai
Harry Woods
Barratt’ O'Hara
Dievant
James Traynor
Stringer
Lawrence x. Sherman
United States
William E. Mason
Frank H. Childs
Myer Grein
Raymond Rohling
Adolph Germer Hiewies
Conte
Joseph G. Cannon
Hlmer B. Cootley
Danville
Buchy Fine for Weak Kidneys Stuarts Buchu and Juniper Ad
Old advertisement touts Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound to flush and stimulate sluggish kidneys and relieve bladder issues. Claims include easing backache headaches rheumatic pain and acid urine while urging avoiding sweets and eating after meals. Presented as a harmless remedy to restore normal kidney and bladder function.
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Sidney
Stuart
Itemized campaign expense report for Nat Harris 1914 primary
A sworn statement listing expenses for Nat Harris in the August 1914 Georgia governor primary. Items include stationery printing salaries office, travel and speakers, clippings, advertising, rent, and barbecues. Also shows sources of funds from individuals and committees, totaling 6 186.99 with several named contributors and pledges.
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Nat BH. Harria
Georgia
democratic execu_tive
Marfetts
Bibr
Nat Z. Harris
N.E. Harris
GA. Glaweon
N. BP
Bibb County
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J. W. Jackson
Upatole
Calamhne
Mugeoges County
State Sanitarium
Milledgeville
James Woodward
Capitol Avenue
Harvey, Linton
Hesis Woodward
Lois Woodward
C. H. Calhoun
J. W. Brewer
A. O. Herrington
John Wood Ward
Hartshorn
Okla
Paylor Woodward
Graham
Texas
George D. Kitchens
George Duncan Kitchens
G. D. Kitchens
South Pryor Street
St. John’s Methodist Church
Siatar
Marie Harper
Havana
Cuba
D. C. Park
D. C. Bark
Park Street
Lula Park
Wilt Park
A. Beiter
Schelbert
J. W. Evans
W. F. Grubb
Erie M. Spencer
Spedge
West End
M. B. Spencer
College Park
James M. Pursell
J. D. Pursell
East Avenue
Electric Railway Journal
Asia Minor
Franklin K. Lane
Mike
Boulogne
Lille
Amiens
Armentieres
Lens
Department du Nord
Reuters
Antwerp
Ghent
Oordegzem
Holden
Dieppe
Sisters of Mercy
Charles A. Holder
Colorado
Cologne
Rouhem
Vienna
Budapest
Ernest of Lippe
Leopold IV
Leopold
Rome
Valens
Albania
Valona
William of Weld
Valona Have Taken Possession of the Town Amid Great Suthusisam
Venice
Switzerland
Japan
Far East
Tokio
Turkey
Constantinople
Villasea
Enver Bey
Reuters Telegram Company
Termonde
Dendermonde
Bukowina
Czernowicz
Philippine 2 A
Sanlis
Senn
Pans
Ares
Keith Vaudeville
Fae
The
House of Temperley
Spain
Gladden
Poine
Ian
W. C .Wortill
Judes
Superior Courts
Patiula Judiciel Chrgait
Randolph County
W. C. Worrill
Osth
Pataula Judicial Circuit
Reid
W. Obricl
Z. H. Shell
Bendolpa County
Illinois
Buchy
Charles HL Smith
H.C. Hazlehurst
Walter Dannenberg
WF. Carling
Fotton Hatcher
Bam Mayer Oy
Sy E
G Harrie
Gr King
Crump
R. Hicks
Johnston
Willingham F
Boss
Willingham Eop Balantee
Miabet
Matthew
Robert Hodges
Gom. Adams
Bo Lewis
Lamar
Taylor Bley
Pacy Mar
Taylor, Riley Company
R. Rogers
Eschal Granam
H Felton
Mearey
A. T. Sma
H. T. Powell
Rod Evers
R Jaques
Atkinson
MM. Wiley
EL Barris
Motel
Seaboard
Old Depot
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