Anglo-French loan pact seals $500,000,000 World War credit
New York reports the $500 million Anglo French credit loan contract signed with Lord Reading as chairman, Octave Homberg Ernest Mallet representing France and J P Morgan headlining the American syndicate. Negotiations for a supplemental loan of about $250 million are anticipated within months.
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Britain Declares War on Bulgaria Over Serbia
London reports that Great Britain has declared war on Bulgaria. The foreign office states Bulgaria is at war with Serbia and allied with the central powers, prompting formal notice to the Bulgarian government through the Swedish minister in London.
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London
Great Britain
Bulgaria
Serbia
England Holds Purse Strings for Allied War Supplies
New York reports that Allied purchases of war materials in the United States require British government sanction. A London committee has operated months, with experts estimating up to a quarter of the Anglo French loan may be spent on Russia supplies without individual Russian consent.
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New York
London
Russia
International Committee
Duel at Charleston Democratic meeting leaves man dead four wounded
A pistol battle during a Democratic city executive committee meeting in Charleston, South Carolina, left one man dead and four wounded. National Guard with fixed bayonets aided police to restore order and patrol the streets around the office building where the clash occurred as they prepared to canvass municipal primary votes.
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Dutch Fire on Zeppelins Over Holland Raid
Four Zeppelins sighted over Holland returning from the London raid. Dutch sentinels fired on them under recent orders, but no hits were reported.
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London
Holland
Rotterdam
Local Chief Counsel Charles H. of Connection Dies in Los Angeles
A former chief counsel for Connection died in Los Angeles on a Friday after being hospitalized. The obituary notes he served in legal circles and had ties to the Los Angeles Times building era.
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Los Angeles Times
French teachers casualties amid war mobilization
At the war’s start two thousand French public school teachers were killed in action and four thousand were put out of service. The number mobilized stands at forty thousand teachers.
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Paria
El Paso Report Confirms Death of General Fierro
El Paso reports that General Rodolfo Fierro chief of Villa forces died after falling from a horse while fording a river near Casas Grandes. The Chicago Milwaukee and Gary Railway stock with face value 11 239 000 was sold at auction for 8 6 000. The securities are linked to YY Isaac Orr.
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Texas
Rodolfo Fierro
Villa Generals
Casas Grandes
Tigers Star Pitcher Coveleskie Rose to Fame by Giants Feat
Detroit star pitcher Harry Coveleskie rose to fame years ago by nearly knocking the Giants from the pennant. Once a Giant Killer with the Phillies he faded to the Southern league before resurging as a top hurler for Detroit. Now among the league’s best, Coveleskie represents a prime example of career comeback.
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Harry Coveleskie
Detroit
Coveleskie
Phillies
McGraw
Umpire Uses Clever Ruse to Seize Dollar Mystery
An overflow crowd watched as umpire Setley hid a dollar in right field to trap a swarm of chasing kids. After time was called, he palmed the shining coin and announced he had found it, prompting no further field intrusions for the rest of the game.
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Setley
Fritz Maisel Taught by Ty Cobb on Base Running
Ty Cobb offered Fritz Maisel guidance on aggression and risk taking in baserunning. Cobb stressed staying ahead of opponents by making bold moves and keeping opponents constantly wary, a principle Maisel says helped him become a top baserunner.
Griffith Sings for Fans at Bandsay Game
Cincinnati audience heard cabaret entertainment as Outfielder Tommy Griffith sang popular tunes during a Bandsay game. He performed songs including Take Me Back to Ol Ohio and Change Your Shadows to Sunshine for the crowd.
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Cincinnati
Tommy Grifth
Ohio
Himeet Lucky Al Wicklend Help Pirates Rise
Himeet Lucky and former Whale Al Wicklend are praised as key contributors to Pittsburgh, aiding the team’s ascent to the top during its graduation season.
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Pittsburgh
Quote from Dr. Harvey Wiley on war costs and human motives
In a speech on wartime costs and human drive, Dr. Harvey Wiley argues the Kaiser could end disease with resources, while men pursue grand goals. He contrasts Alexander’s conquests with basic labors and domestic duties, noting love and hardship influence actions and expenses, including electricity use.
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Harvey W. Wiley
Alexander
Do You Expect to Be Married Says A Stranger
A brief exchange questions marriage expectations as a man jokes that a wealthy woman might not want marriage for herself. The remark hints at changing social norms and personal priorities in matters of love and finance.
Quotable Exchange Questioning Marriage and Dogs
A dialogue fragment recalls a remark about girls preferring dogs over men before marriage and often continuing after marriage. The exchange hints at gendered views and social expectations from a historical voice.
Denison's Coffee Ad Promises Honest Quality
An advertising snippet urges customers to try Denison's Coffee claiming honesty and reliable satisfaction as distinguishing traits. The copy repeats its message, emphasizing dependable taste and service as a remedy when others disappoint.
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Denison
Gas Leak Sparks Midnight Alarm in Town Hotel
Traveling men regret the shabby hotel they stay at yet are forced to sleep there. In a late night incident one man senses danger as a gas jet leaks and wakes his companion Bill with a urgent warning.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Promoted as Kidney Liver Bladder Remedy
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as the best remedy for kidney liver and bladder diseases. Each bottle carries a sworn certificate of purity. A sample size may be requested by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co. at Binghamton NC, with a newspaper mention. Available in 60c and 1.00 bottles at drug stores.
Simple Marble Lesson Sparks Classroom Dispute
A schoolteacher asks James about his action as he explains he removed ten marbles from fifteen to show Wil. Wil wants the marbles back, but James fears he would forget how many remain.
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Willie
Alas I have never been kissed lines from Courier-Journal
A witty exchange from the Louisville Courier Journal notes a character admitting she has never been kissed. The response attributes it to lack of enterprise and mentions a sister with a fiancé.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Town Watches Fashion Anxiety Sparks Local Gibe
A dialogue reflects a disdain for wrist watches as a fashion trend, with a character quipping that if watches become common, every pawned timepiece would reveal townsfolk’s spending. The exchange hints at social judgment and the era’s attitude toward gadget trends.
Flirt Jokes and Lectures Tie Niceties in Vintage Adage
Excerpts show playful exchanges about flirtation and candy making lectures. Witty quips align with old adage style, mentioning a wind bluster and a 40 guinea tax in England. A sunlit message urges restraint of enthusiasm for a later joy.
Jacky Chooses Tiny Portion at Grown-Up Dinner
A young boy sits at a formal table among relatives. An elderly carver portions a small slice of turkey for Jacky, who asks for more of the same portion with polite insistence.
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Fashion Drives Smoking Decline Joke
A witty exchange reports a man cutting back on smoking after being asked if a doctor ordered it. He quips that he is a martyr to fashion, adding that his wife's dressmaker and milliner bills explain his restraint.
Lost and Found Temper Troubles Mentioned
A brief comic note cites domestic tempers flaring or cooling after a quarrel. One speaker jokes that the husband likely found his temper this morning, and asks a neighbor to retrieve it, saying there is no need to fetch it.
Usually a Liberal One
A pithy quip frames graft as a vice seen through a child’s eyes and a servant of the people as its conceit. The dialogue echoes partisan humor about corruption and public service.
Marching Corps Earns Praise for Sharp Snap
Spectators note a strong and precise cadence as the marching unit performs with notable discipline. Commentators describe the corps as a crack group delivering a polished show.
Time is Money to the Busy Citizen
A snippet shows a dialogue about time as a resource and the paradox of valuing time while lacking other means. The exchange contrasts cost and livelihood, implying pressure on personal schedules and economic constraints.
Autumnal Fades Inspire Thoughts Of Work Ahead
The season prompts reflections on labor as the speaker links red and yellow foliage to warmth and gray skies to dusty ashes, noting how autumn colors mirror duties at hand.
Dialogue Between Sadie Pauline And Puck About Maggie
Sadie asks if Maggie is liked and Pauline affirms Maggie has a good heart though uncertain. Puck remains quiet as the exchange centers on Maggie's character and feelings in a brief skit style dialogue.
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Maggie
Pauline
Puck
Silk Textile From China Endures Burial for a Year
A textile made in China from raw silk can be buried in the earth for a year without deteriorating, highlighting remarkable durability of its material.
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China
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