Ship Hammonia loss leaves 15 missing in Vigo disaster
Southampton reports the sinking of the German steamship Hammonia off Vigo on Saturday. Officials say 15 persons are missing from the total crew of 557. the fate of most passengers is unknown as Alfred Hoefer commands the vessel.
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Tragic shipwreck battle as lifeboats fail and rescuers act
More than 300 passengers faced a deadly plunge when the ocean liner listed severely and sank after hours of heavy seas. W H Judd of Gravesend and 19 volunteers fought to rescue survivors while battles over blame and profiteering erupted aboard, and questions linger about the ship's final loss and crew actions.
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Belgium Demands German Gold Deposit at Brussels Bank
The Belgian government formally demands 100,000,000 gold marks in the National Bank of Brussels from Germany. The wording allows a reply and continued negotiations with delivery set for Sept. 15. a definite decision is unlikely before next week as commissions seek a compromise.
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Near East problem likely to return Adrianople to Turkey
London reports that a final near east solution may restore Adrianople to the Turks and place much of Thrace under Turkish control while keeping the Dardanelles open. Britain and France are expected to resist a full reunion of Turkey and Bulgaria.
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Ambitious Turkish Stand Shapes East European Ties
The Turks gain political leverage as Britain and France struggle with Balkan alignments. Britain resists harsh terms to avoid a holy war and seeks to preserve strait freedom. France balances Turkish and Little Entente pressures, risking Franco British clash that could push Kemal toward attacking British interests.
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Venice Near East Conference Seen Shaping Turkish Rise
Observers anticipate a conference outcome that could restore much of Turkey’s prewar territory while curbing Kemal’s momentum. Greece stands to lose gains and prestige, and access to the straits may remain free, potentially dampening Muslim unrest. The British naval blockade limits troop movement to Europe, shaping strategic options.
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Miss Susan Sturgis Engaged to Harvard Medical Student
Miss Susan Sturgis of Boston and Groton announced her engagement to Robert Lincoln Goodale Harvard medical student and Harvard College descendant. She is a 1920 debutante and Vincent Club member. he served in the Mexican Border artillery and World War I, later commissioned at Fort Sill. The wedding date is not set.
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The Adventure of the Devil's Foot in Boston Sunday Post
The Boston Sunday Post Magazine will publish The Adventure of the Devil's Foot by A. Conan Doyle. This Sherlock Holmes tale resumes the famed detective’s cases in a serialized Sunday feature.
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Spectrum microscope debut in 1865 by H. Sorby
The spectrum microscope, used to detect a millionth of a grain of blood, was first exhibited in 1865 by H. Sorby, marking a milestone in analytical science.
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