Japan and Britain press Germany over China hold in Kiao Chow
Japan delivered an ultimatum to Germany demanding withdrawal from Kiao Chow to safeguard Chinese territory. The U S government says it will stay out of the dispute while Japan seeks to protect China's integrity and restore Kiao Chow to its status quo. Berlin will be informed through American channels to confirm delivery.
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Washington
Japan
Germany
Far East
Europe
Baron Chinda
Bryan
China
United States
Mr. Bryan
Kian Chau
Foreign Office
Tokio
Chinese Republic
Berlin
Great Britain
Depen
Guthrie
Russia
Austria
China Prepares for War After Jap Ultimatum
Pekin reports Japan delivers ultimatum to Germany and China. China doubts Germany will heed demands and plans armed response with British help ready for transport. Chinese officials view potential return of Tsing Tau with optimism while reinforcing Tswan. Protest planned if allies land outside a 50 kilometre zone. German forces at Tsing Tau listed as 3500 plus reservists. Fleet location unknown.
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Pekin
Germany
China
Japan
Tsing-Tau
Chinese Foreign Board
Tsiwan
Japan's Policy on Kiau Chau Restoral to China Stated
The Japanese view Kiau Chau as a formidable German foothold in north China and say no territorial ambitions there. They assert their aim is to restore Kiau Chau to China to preserve China's territorial integrity and remove a distant alien power from the China Sea.
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Kiau Chau
Far East
Orient
China
Fort Arthur
Shan Tung
Japan
China Sea
Japanese Cruiser Idzumo Ordered to 30 Minutes Ready
The Japanese armored cruiser Idzumo under Captain Moriyama has orders from Tokyo to sail on 30 minutes notice. He sought permission to fill bunkers with fuel, which was granted, and crew worked to load fuel. Moriyama expects departure within 24 hours and says the mission is not yet complete though he would not disclose details.
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San Diego
Cal
Moriyama
Japan
Germany’s Pacific Colonies and Chinese Protectorate Listed
The article details Germany’s colonial holdings in China and the Pacific threatened by Japan. It lists Kiaochau as the Chinese protectorate and German New Guinea including Kaiser Wilhelm’s Land, the Bismarck Archipelago, Caroline, Palau, Marianne, Marshall, Samoa Islands, and others with populations and administration notes.
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Washington
Germany
China
Pacific
Japan
Kian-Chau
Yellow Sea
German New Guinea
Kaiser Wilhelm’s Land
Bismarck Archipelago
Caroline Islands
Palau Islands
Marianne Islands
Marshall Islands
Samoa Islands
Savann and
Opolu
Pacific Islands
Kiau-Chau
Kaiser Wilhelm
Herbertshohe
Pacific Possessions
Solomon Islands
Germany's Pacific possessions described in 1899 overview
The report details Germany's Pacific holdings including Bougainville, New Guinea protectorate regions, the Caroline Palau and Marianne groups, the Marshall Islands, and Samoan Islands Cavann and Opolu. It notes acquisition from Spain in 1899 for about 4 million dollars, populations around 55 000 to 15 000, European minorities, phosphate exports, and Apia as a key port with steam and wireless links to Zealand and Canada.
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Germany
Bougainville
Great Britain
Caroline, Palau
Marianne
Landronne Islands
German New Guinea Protectorate
Spain
Marshall Islands
Austrian Ambassador Departs London for Plymouth
The Austrian ambassador left London last night for Plymouth and will sail to Genoa on a steamer provided by Great Britain.
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London
Plymouth
Genoa
Great Britain
Ship Hospital Fund Growing for Boston Poor Babies
The Boston Floating Hospital anchored off Pemberton as 216 mothers and children enjoyed the sea breeze. Subscriptions toward a $15,000 fund to support the vessel for the season began pouring in from donors of all amounts. Albert Pierce Fenn Day was celebrated by Mr and Mrs H W Fenn. The harbor night cruise was not funded by subscriptions.
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Boston
Texan awakens after eleven day coma in Taylor
E. E. Jung Michael, 45, a prominent farmer in Taylor, woke from an 11 day coma that had baffled doctors. He is improving rapidly and his family and physicians hold strong hopes for a speedy recovery.
Hoover couple reunites after 1908 divorce in St Louis
St Louis August 16 Mr and Mrs S J Hoover who divorced in 1908 after ten years of marriage were reunited at the home of Rev W J McKittrick 4256 West Westminster Place They said we are taking a second chance and feel sure we are not making a mistake.
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ST. Louis
S. J. Hoover
W. J. McKittrick
Westminster Place
Beer Cures Horse of Lockjaw in 17 Days
In Loganport Indiana a horse with lockjaw was treated with a beer diet prescribed by Dr. J Burge. For 17 days beer was delivered via a tube and the jaw loosened. The horse began eating three ears of corn and soon ate normally.
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Logansport
Ind
J. Burge
Burge
Babe 3 Seconds Old Joins Sunday School
In Terre Haute Indiana Aug 16 an organized push to boost Sunday School enrollment led to a baby being enrolled three seconds after birth. The mother Mrs A D Masters serves as superintendent of the County Sunday School Association.
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Terre Haute
Ind
A. D. Masters
County Sunday School Association
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