War refugees from Europe arrive in New York
Prominent New Englanders including President Butler of Columbia and Joseph Cannon recount perilous flights from war zones. The Principe di Udine carried about 400 Americans from Genoa to safety aided by U S consul Dr John E Jones and New York Dock Commissioner R A C Smith.
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New York
Lloyd Sabaudo Line
Genoa
Italy
Principe
Hoyt
John Edward Jones
Iie
R. A. C. Smith
New
Summer Street
Boston
Alma F. Morrisette
Worcester
Katherine
O’leary
Lawrence
Arnold H. Pierce
Chestnut Hill
Brookline
Clifford Rodman
Andover
John Shepard, Jr
Robert T. Shepard
Morton Street
Marion Spy
Ashland
Welter H. Stearns
Pawtucket
Irene Zeed
A. B. Turner
Stomach Troubles Treated by Bisulated Magnesia Ad
An old advertisement explains that most stomach discomfort from fermentation and acidity is caused by improper digestion. It recommends taking a teaspoonful of bisulated magnesia in water after meals or when wind or acid feels present to stop fermentation and neutralize acids.
Messages From Kaiser to Wilson Revealed in New York
New York reports Aug 24 describe urgent war messages from Kaiser Wilhelm to President Wilson carried direct from Germany by Count Johann von Bernstorff aboard the Noor dam. The ambassador gave evasive yet confident remarks on Germany’s readiness and the war’s outcome while declining specifics. He spoke of Japan’s entry and Allied doubts about victory.
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New York
Kaiser Wilhelm
Wilson
Germany
Johann von Bernstorff
Noordam
Count von Bernstoff
Red Cross
Japan
Play ers and artists aid wounded soldiers in Paris
A Paris meeting of theatrical figures opened a vestiaire in Rue Bossy D Anglias to supply clothing bedding and undergarments to wounded soldiers. More than 100000 dollars was subscribed. Notables include Edmond Rostand Pierre Loti Jean Richepin Maurice Donnay Jeanne Granier Lucienne Breval Marcelle Lender Irene Bordoni Rodin Saint Saens Royer Roll and others.
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Paris
Bossy D’anglias
Edmond Rostand
Pierre Loti
Jean Richepin
Alfred Capus
Abel Hermant
Henri Bataille
Hort
Count Refuses to Discuss Conflict Question Aboard Nordam
On a voyage, a count dodges interrogation about drawing the United States into a Pacific war. He travels with Prince and Princess Hatzfield as secretary aide while most embassy staff stay at the front. Refugees totaled 429 in first cabin, 876 in second, 813 in steerage, with a list of Boston and New England passengers including Annie Hurd and Arthur Peaslee among others.
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Sion
Pacific Ocean
United States
Prince
Princess Hatzfield
Nordam
Boston
New England
Annie Hurd
Riverbank Court
Cambridge
Arthur N. Peaslee
Newport
R. I
Olive McGreenert
Calumet Road
Winchester
Paula Andrews
Naples Road
Brookline
Helen C. McCabe
Sales Avenue
Pawtucket
R. V. Harding
North Adams
Nellie and
Mary
J. White
Worcester
American ships safe if flag is shown
Washington telegram to the Boston customs requests that American vessels at sea display their colors immediately when called on by warships to avoid inconvenience or delay. The message is signed by E F Sweet Acting Secretary of State.
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Port of
Boston
Washington
E. F. Sweet
Russian Emperor Joins Russian Army Front
From Rome a Central News dispatch reports Emperor Nicholas II has gone to the headquarters of the Russian army as it begins a full offensive. The report originates from St. Petersburg and was relayed by Rome.
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London
The
Central News
Rome
St. Petersburg
Nicholas
Boulogne Fears German Capture Amid Channel Tension
Dr. R. K. Morton reports alarm in Boulogne as residents fear a German attempt to seize the port to sever communications between France and England. They worry about increased activity along the English Channel during the foggy season.
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London
R. K. Morton
Philadelphia
Lausanne
Boulogne
France
England
English Channel
Charters Boat to Bring Bach Friends to Genoa
The steamship Antilles of the Southern Pacific line sailed for Genoa to bring back American refugees awaiting transport. The ship, under charter of L. F. Loree, president of the Delaware & Hudson railroad, carries many abroad who asked him to aid them.
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New York
Southern Pacific Company
Genoa
Italy
L. F. Loree
Delaware & Hudson Railroad
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