Governors Conference Preparations In Boston Details
The committee announced most details for the Governors Conference in Boston. Governor Walsh and Mayor Curley will welcome visitors at 10:30 AM. ex Governor Fort of New Jersey will preside in the afternoon. a defense and budget focus dominates sessions with speakers including ex Governors Emmet O Neal and R L Williams. Secretary Daniels will visit with his party, the militia parade routes are set, and a public reception closes the first day.
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Oklahoma
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There Will Be No War Says Bryan
Former Secretary of State William J. Bryan argues that avoiding war is essential and urges diplomacy, the treaty plan, and restraint by the press. He warns against letting a few citizens drag the nation into conflict and calls for unity to keep the country out of war.
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War talk at rallies in a state campaign
A Democrat writer criticizes Congressman Gardner for loudly demanding war with Germany and criticizes Auditor candidate Jacob C. Morse for saying Germans had a reason to sink the Arabic. The letter urges focusing on state policy rather than European war issues.
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Story of Frank’s Ride to Death Now Told
The account details Frank’s abduction and execution by a vigilante group at Cobb county Milledgeville after seven hours in an automobile. He spoke only twice, denied confessing, and uttered no admission to killing the Phagan girl. He declared his love for his wife and mother before the rope. The report emphasizes planned, orderly proceedings and denies mistreatment.
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Wilson Moves Toward Break With Germany Over Arabic Sinking
U S officials prepare for a possible severance of diplomatic relations with Germany after Ambassador Page reports that the Arabic was not convoyed and did not ram the submarine. President Wilson weighs action while Garrison and Daniels plan a defense buildup and naval expansion.
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Germans from Starkad Rescued Near Fire Island
The Norwegian steamer Starkad arrived from Bordeaux with two German crewmen aboard a third officer and a seaman. A British cruiser Berwick intercepted near Fire Island and transferred W Theel and H Schiefflein to the Berwick before Starkad headed to port.
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Lapland Arrives Safe at Liverpool Naval wharf
White Star line announced the steamship Lapland has arrived at Liverpool at 9 a m today. The report ends fears of a mishap while passing through the war zone and confirms the ship is safe in port in New York on Aug 22.
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Six More Generals Retired by France
Paris reports six more generals have been transferred from active to reserve, part of General Joffre's policy to put younger men in command. Since the war began, this policy has cut the average age of French generals from 61 to 61.
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