German Cruiser Emden Sinks Four British Ships
London reports the German cruiser Emden has sunk four British steamers and a collier in the Indian Ocean. The admiralty confirms the vessels Tu meric King Lud Riberia and Foyle were sunk and the collier Burak captured, with crews later taken to Colombo aboard Gryfedale after transfer. The Emden has operated near Bengal and conducted a bombardment at Madras before moving to Pondicherry.
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London
Admiralty
Indian Ocean
Tumeric
King Lud
Riberia
Foyle
Burak
Nerer
Gryfedale
Colombo
Bengal
Madras
Pondicherry
Emden
Bay of Bengal
Calcutta
Rangoon
Food Shortage and Belgian Resistance Reported in War Dispatch
London reporter R C Hawkins describes Brussels food scarcity with 180000 seeking rations and fears of starvation. He notes Belgian troops at Antwerp show resolve while Germans terrorized, and Antwerp hospitals are full. The Belgian Red Cross is seized by German occupation, prompting transfer of convalescent wounded soldiers to England.
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London
Brussels
R. C. Hawkin
Belgium
England
Mr. Hawkin
Devost
Hawkin
Antwerp
Albert
Red Cross
Rhal
Wlgian
Pladly
Organists of Georgia Plan State Chapter Meeting
Organists of Georgia gather this afternoon in Dr Edwin Arthur Krafts office to organize a Georgia chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Krafts Auditorium recital fame noted as context and motivation for the meeting.
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Georgia
American Guild of Organists
The
Organists of Georgia
Edwin Arthur Kraft
Huns abandoned by the Austrians in Galicia and Hungary
From Galicia to the Carpathians observers say Austrian forces have abandoned Hungary to its fate and left Budapest to Hungarian troops. Russians pursue into Hungary as Austrians rush toward Cracow joining German forces. Galicia nearly cleared of Austrians as Russian and German corps push forward. Russians cross into Ung district despite Hungarian reinforcements.
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Tondon
Galicia
Carpathians
Hungary
Budapest
Petrograd
Daily Telegraph
Cracow
Uzek Pasa
Landwehr
Berlin
Rome
Paris
Rennenkampf
London
Reuter
Jaroslav
Exchange Telegraph Company
Ung
Japanese Forces Push From Tsing Tau Front
London reports Japanese surrounded Tsing Tau and drove back Germans along the main line while shelling forts. Tokyo announces casualties and captures as Japanese fleet and British warship bombardook forts and mine sweeping continues. Chinese troops reportedly destroy a railroad bridge west of Wei-Hsien as Japan advances in Shan-Tung.
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London
Tsing Tau
Kiao- Chow
Tokio
Kiao-Chow
Tsing-Tau
Mus
Wei-Hsien
Shan—Tung
China
Tayu-Ho
Here
Shan-Tung
Kiao Chow
Pekin
Hiong
Wal- Higien
British cruisers reach Punta Arenas in Chile
Punta Arenas Chile September 29 The British cruisers Good Hope Monmouth and Glasgow under Rear Admiral Sir Christopher Sradock arrived here today They came via the Strait of Magellan and are evidently bound for the Pacific after departing from Montevideo between September 5 and 16 The move signals a British naval redeployment.
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Punta Arenas
Chile
Good Hope
Monmouth
Glasgow
Sir Christopher Sradock
Strait of Magellan
Atlantic
Pacific
Longer Hours and Labor Ads Stir Atlanta Debate
A comment on union labor scales limits to eight hours per day while constitutional ads promote longer working hours for Atlanta workers. The notice suggests labor regulations would reach nearly every home in the city and vicinity, highlighting public interest in work time reforms.
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Constitution
Atlanta
View from an aeroplane of the Battle East of Paris
A Royal Flying Corps officer reports from September 4 that a reconnaissance flight over the vast battle east of Paris shows woods and hills near Laon cut to ribbons. He notes British guns firing at 5,000 feet and describes shells bursting, German replies, and heavy losses. reinforcements are arriving on the German right at Soissons. He adds airmen are shot at and often suffer bullet holes but continue combat.
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London
Royals Flying Corps
Descrt
Paris
Higtory
Laon
Ene
Soissons
Fortune Left By Sears Founder of Sears Roebuck
Chicago reports He man Sears founder of Sears Roebuck & Co died recently leaving an estimated fortune of 25 million dollars. He began his business career in 1884 as a railroad telegraph operator then bought a dozen watches and launched the enterprise. He retired at 45 and died at 61.
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Chicago
Hehard W Sears
Seare-Roebuck &Co
Sears
Australian Troops Sail For Europe Reported
Australian papers received in Vancouver report troops sailed for Europe on August 17 and are believed to travel via the Suez Canal. The move is noted as underway with Vancouver confirming the departure through press dispatches.
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Europe
Seattle
Wash
Vancouver
Suez Canal
Judges Selected for Cotton Essay Contest
Washington September 26 Former President Taft Andrew Carnegie David & Francis former Missouri governor John Temple Graves Marion Harland author and Mrs George Harvey invited to judge the cotton essay contest linked to the National Cotton Fashion show. Miss Callie Hoke Smith started the contest offering prizes for best essays from period children on the Iron plant and it uses.
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Washington
Taft
Andrew Carnegie
David &. Francis
Missouri
John Temple Graves
Marion Harland
George Harvey
Callie Hoke Smith
The Cost of Living In Employment and Unemployment
The message notes the high cost of living presses those with regular incomes while those out of work find it unsalvageable. It remarks on constitution want ads and the role of work for those who use them.
Fashion fabrics and prices in satin-faced broadcloths and woolens
An array of fabrics shown with widths from 36 to 54 inches includes satin-faced broadcloth in black and street colors at 1.75 to 2.29, imported gabardine at 1.75, kitten ear cloth at 4.00 to 5.50, chiffon broadcloth at 3.00, and new satinfaced serge at 3.00. Also featured are plaid and Roman striped woolens 36 to 50 inches wide 1.59 to 2.50 and Epingle dust-shedding fabrics in multiple colors at 1.00 and 1.50.
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Paris
New York
Copenhagen
Priestley Fine Black Goods Unveils New Varieties
Priestley introduces a full line of black fabrics with years of refined success. New Mohair and wool Henriettas 42 inches wide $1.75 to $3.00, Royal Tuskah 42 inches wide $1.59, Mohair and Silk Poplins 42 and 50 inches wide $7.50 to $3.00, Silk and Wool Crepe 2 inches wide $1.50, Silk and Wool Brocatelle black and colors 42 inches wide $2.00, Patrica Royal crepe 42 inches wide.
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Priestley
Evolution of the sweater as a fashion statement
The article notes sweaters moved from purely utilitarian warmth to fashionable appeal. Advances include two tone and shadow effects, new stitches, and a range of fibers from wool to silk blends. Styles feature form fitting white silk designs with belts and pockets, with prices from 2.95 to 41.75.
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Col.ier
Far East
E. G. Griffin
Gate City
Whitehall
Brown & Allen's
Seabee
Atlanta Tent & Awning Co
Kaiser
Washinton
Wilson
Senate
Emme Pettis
Card Springs
George G. Brinson
Millen
IAF
Muse
Muse’s
Geo. Muse Clothing Co
North Pryor Street
House of Ludeen & Bates
Compr
Geneva
Montgomery Theater
Packard Piano Company
Fort Wayne
Ind
Sudden & Bates
Preriye
Sing-Tau
Britain
France
R. W. Sears
Priestley’s
Kroé-Laéasay
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