Appam Awarded to British Owners to Stay at Newport News
In Hampton Roads the Appam liner possession was awarded to English owners the African Steam Navigation Company by Judge Waddill. An appeal will follow, final libel decision likely by the supreme court. The ship remains in U S marshal custody at Newport News or will be turned over to owners under bond. Cargo sold for 634000, money held by the court. Lieut Berg and 22 crew to be determined by Washington state department. likely interned.
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Berg
State Department
Washington
Appam
Internment of German prize crew to follow war end
Washington officials say the German prize crew of the liner Ap pam will be interned until the end of the European war, pending the Norfolk federal court ruling awarding the ship to its British owners. Officials avoided detailed discussion due to the absence of Secretary Lansing and Counsellor Polk.
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Washington
Appam
State Department
Federal
Norfolk
Carranza Proposal Accepted for International Commission
Washington reports Gen. Carranza has been told the United States will submit the Mexican question to a joint commission. Mexico seeks a commission with broader powers than proposed, with American members to be appointed and the body to convene in the United States soon.
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WII
Washington
Carranza
United States
Former Coahuila Governor Ramirez Executed in Saltillo
Public execution of Santiago Ramirez, former governor of Coahuila and Villista general, carried out on the Saltillo plaza. Report says he refused a blindfold as ten thousand spectators watched. Ramirez had recently returned to offer services to Gen. Carranza amid rising Mexico–U.S. tensions.
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Carranza Laredo
Coahuila
Saltillo
Mexico
Nuevo Laredo
Ramirez
Villa
Carranza
United States
German Lines Entered Near Lutsk In WWII Update
Berlin reports Russian forces broke German lines northwest of Lutsk at Tristyn and forced retreat beyond the Stokhod. West of Lutsk the Russian advance was halted by a German counterattack, underscoring limited gains in a tense frontline update.
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Lutsk
Tristyn
Stok‘ Hod
Senate Approves Defense Bill Totals Near $700 Million
The Senate on July 27 passed the army appropriation bill, part of a defense package totaling about 685.3 million dollars for fiscal 1917. The measure raises army and defense funds including Navy and fortifications, with final relief provisions for dependents of National Guard and regular army service members in the Mexican emergency.
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Senate
Washington
Wilson
Navy
Army & Navy
House
Secretary of War
Heat from Bermuda High Roasts Nation in Heat Wave
A Bermuda high pressure system has unleashed the worst heat wave since 1901, spreading from the Atlantic seaboard to the Rocky Mountains. Forecasters warn the heat will persist through the week with no relief in sight, swelling fatalities and prostrations across Chicago, Ohio, and Illinois towns as temperatures reach the triple digits in several locations.
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Washington
Bermuda
Atlantic
Seaboard
Rocky Mountains
Tropics
Pacific Coast
Mississippi Valley
Frankenfield
Chicago
Middle West
Explosions Hit New York and Surrounding States
A massive blast on Black Tom Island near Jersey City shattered windows across Manhattan and Brooklyn and rattled five states. Authorities report 2 dead, several missing, and many injured as fires destroyed 13 warehouses storing ammunition for the Allies, with losses estimated at 25 million dollars. The blaze and explosions disrupted the port area while investigators probe whether a barge fire was intentional.
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Brooklyn
Entente
Black Tom
New York Bay
Jersey City
National Storage Company
Black Tom Island
New York
Manhattan
Lehigh Valley Railway
Independent Towing Company
Lehigh Valley Railway Company
Storage Company
Lehigh Valley Road
Lehigh Valley
Thousands Threatened as Northern Ontario Forest Flares
Northern Ontario wildfires sweep through Englehart and surrounding towns for 48 hours. Deaths reported from Nushka, Matheson, Cochran e, Iroquois Falls, Ramore, Porcupine Junction, with hundreds injured and many towns wiped out. Prospector losses feared. Nashka hit hardest as residents trapped.
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Ont
Ontario
Nushka
Matheson
Cochrane
Iroquois Falls
Ramore
Porcupine Junction
Tashota
Kowash
Nashka
Federal Farm Loan Board to Organize 12 District Banks
Washington reports the federal farm loan board will divide the country into 12 federal land bank districts and establish banks in each under the rural credits law. Nominated members include Lobdell, Norris, Smith, and Quick. Secretary McAdoo notes full operation may take six months, with a spring start possible. The president will designate the farm loan commissioner from Norris or Quick.
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Washington
Federal Farm Loan Board
Wilson
McAdoo
Charles E. Lobdell
Kansas
George W. Norris
Pennsylvania
W. S. A. Smith
Iowa
Herbert Quick
West Virginia
Mr. Norris
Mr. Quick
Farm Loan
Zeppelin Raid Hits East Coast. 32 Bombs Dropped
London reports three Zeppelin airships raided the east coast early July 29 dropping 32 bombs in Lincolnshire and Norfolk with no material damage or casualties. Several bombs fell into the sea and anti-aircraft guns drove off the aircraft amid foggy conditions.
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London
England
Lincolnshire
Norfolk
Border Patrol Prepared for Bandits in Big Bend District
Col Joseph A Gaston commands the American border patrol in the Big Bend district Texas and says the force is ample to cope with any bandit raid. The Sixth Cavalry patrols the area supported by contingents from the Texas and Pennsylvania National Guard.
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el Paso
Texas
Joseph A. Gaston
Big Bend
Marfa
Sixth United States Cavalry
Pennsylvania National Guard
Explosion Shocks Jersey City Reach Camden and Bristol
The blast near Jersey City rattled Camden New Jersey and Bristol Pennsylvania about 90 and 66 miles away respectively. Police and residents reported hearing and feeling the shock in Philadelphia area inquiries flood in as details emerge.
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Jersey City
Camden
N. J
Bristol
Heat records in Oshkosh as factories shut at noon
Thursday’s heat in Oshkosh Wisconsin reached 100 degrees by 1 p m causing several factories to close early at noon. Local businesses reported heat fatigue but city services continued operations amid extreme temperatures.
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Oshkosh
Wis
Noom
Mississippi brief roundup of law, crime and progress
In Clarksdale J A Dean was exonerated in a partner killing near here. In Louisville, Town Creek Canal contract and bonds issued. Bay St. Louis Irma Stevens 39 from New Orleans died after paralysis. Columbus fire destroyed a rural home and later repairs at Mississippi Industrial Institute ongoing. Aberdeen whiskey raid captured a 40 gallon still. McComb City dedication of Confederate monument. Gulfport escape from jail and an attempted kidnapping charge. Laurel arson charge and preliminary hearing. Meridian rail extension progress with rail laying and expected service to Sebastopol by Sept. 15. Grenada cleanest town contest winner announced. cotton crop near total loss in Jones county. Jackson cleanest town winners by class. Clinton and Gulfport noted. Gulfport Centennial Exposition planning and bank depository named. Long Beach truck growers organize a co operative. Vicksburg railway clerk survived a fall from a moving train. Grenada drowning of Lester Canaday near town while with boy scouts.
Centennial Train To Leave Aug 24 For Mississippi Tour
Mississippi Centennial train plans a two week north and east trip at end of August. Reservations urged by Aug 1 or no later than Aug 5. The First Mississippi regiment receives a DAR color stand during a regimental parade. Old Capitol work remains planned with steel beams and penitentiary-made materials. Judge Luckett reports county assessors cooperating and raising valuations where needed. Camp Swett Taylor cadets undergo rigorous drills and daily eight hour training.
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H. E B. Blakeslee
Mississippi
Sons and Daughters of the
George C. Hoskins
Hoskins
Vicksburg
Warren Light Artillery
Dennis Hossley
Collins
Hodgeman
Old Capitol
Theo. C. Link
Capital Commission
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