Friends of Peace in a Double Role at Chicago Assembly
The Friends of Peace convention in Chicago praised President Wilson’s peace efforts and called for seas freedom and anti profiteering. Delegates Missed a formal embargo but planned to present bills on peace principles to Congress. A notable moment showed German American and Anglo American delegates clasping hands to rebuke pro German charges. Bryan spoke on warfare ethics and keeping the U S out of current conflicts.
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Chicago
Willam
Bryan
the Friends of Peace
Henry ‘Vollmer
Iowa
America
Europe
Ita
Wilson
Congress
Friends of Peace
Jeremiah A. O'Leary
New York
G. C. Berkemein
H. S. Somerville
Berkemeth
Someérville
Mr. Bryan
United States
Upper
Mississippi Valley
Europa
Jeremiah O'Leary
Germany
England
Thia
Vitalitas touted as life saving by Galveston users
In Galveston after a devastating West Indian hurricane residents report Vitalitas eased chronic illness and saved lives. Testimonials from customers like K Ginn S E Barden and H ONeil claim relief from rheumatism blindness nerve weakness and nail regrowth. Jacobs Pharmacy at 23 Whitehall Street distributes samples and information.
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Galveston
Vitalitas
Galvester
0. K. Ginn
Avenue Hy
S. E. Barden
F Street
Mr. H
O'Neil
Millwright
Jacobs’ Pharmacy
Whitehall
Peace advocates clash over war prep and neutrality
A public discourse features reactions to Wilson era policy and war in Europe. Speakers urge restraint and peace, warn against invading forces, and defend neutrality and mediation by America while opposing armament profits and embargoes.
Taft Criticises Wilson Policies In California Address
In San Francisco on September 6 William H. Taft addressed the Commonwealth Club of California denouncing Governor General Harrison’s Philippines administration. He accused Harrison of bowing to Manuel Quezon and removing seasoned American officials for Filipino appointees while warning that U S policy in the islands may provoke intervention similar to Mexico. He urged eventual self government for the Philippines but only after youths are educated and public sacrifice improves. He also criticized U S Mexican policy and warned it could return to demand attention.
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San Francisco
William H. Taft
Commonwealth Club of California
Harrison
Philippines
Taft
Manuel Quezon
Congress
Islands
Quezon
Osmens
National Assembly
Mr. Taft
United States
Philippine
Arma
Mexico
Dr Joe Jacobs Hosts Athens Friends Banquet
Dr Joe Jacobs, visiting Athens from North Carolina, gathered a dozen old schoolmates and business associates for a Georgian banquet in Athens. The event featured fellowship, reminiscences, wit, and thoughtful expressions, marking a delightful reunion.
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Joe.jacobs
Athens
North
Carolina
Atlanta
Joe Jacoby
General Hospital Trustees Elected for Rome Area
Rome Georgia September 6 Special news lists TJ Simpson as president of the new city county hospital board. Other members include G B Smith John M Graham H H Parkes Dr W P Hardin and Dr J C Watts. The board will select a site plan the erection and equipment of a hospital and has a $50 000 fund for that purpose.
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Rome
Genera
County of Floyd
TJ. Simpson
Exchange, National Bank, of
G. B. Smith
John M. Graham
H. H. Parkes
W. P. Hardin
J.C. Watts
Rumanians Called to Their Regiments
Berlin dispatch says Romanians in Switzerland have been instructed to report to their regimental divisions. The alert appears in an official statement issued today and follows signals from Geneva regarding the mobilization order for Romanians abroad.
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Berlin
London
Geneva
Switzerland
Anglo French gold shipment to aid British credit in America
The Anglo French mission to solve the exchange problem did not reach Halifax as planned. The Argyle brought about 60 million dollars in gold and securities to strengthen British credit, with customs and guard handling. The cargo heads to New York to be deposited with J.P. Morgan Co, fiscal agents for Britain.
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Bangor
America
Halifax
England
New York
J.P. Morgan ,& Co
Great Britain
Bank OF England
London
France
Japan
Russia
Disappearance of Boy From Sandtown District Alarmed
Frank Long alias Frank Lee, about 14, vanished after dinner on July 25 from the Lees in Lanetown district Fairburn Ga. Relatives fear drowning or foul play along the river. rumor of two men in a motor boat toward Texas unsettled the case. Sheriff E J Jenkins urged anyone with information to come forward.
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Fairourn
Clal
Strang
Agea
Frank
Lee
Camppel
Coweta
Meriwether
Lees
Wilson
Chattahoochee
Lanatown
William Long
Manchester
Texas
Gus Sterling
Douglas County
Sterling
Frank Long
Frank Lee
E. J. Jenkins
Fairburn
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Judy
Frank Pearson
Horlick
Weill
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N. Broad Street
Allanta, Ga
West Porty
Fifth ST
Shetty’s
Delmonico’s
Harvard
Yale
Times Square
Canada
Paul L. Pinkerton
Vollmer
Island City
Oxford
Rey
Wang
Este
General Hospital
Iroheed
Cortez Cigars
Tropics
Cortez Cigar Co
the New Manhattan Cafe
Peachtree Street
Marietta Street
Sandtown
Paris
Chamberlin-Johnson—DuBose Co
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