Iberian Sinks After German Submarine Fire Follows Halt Order
The Leyland liner Iberian bound from Liverpool to Boston with general cargo, including horses and mules, was sunk in a war zone after a German submarine hailed her. Five crew were killed by shell fire as she attempted to escape. an American, Mark Wiley of Boston, died from wounds and shock in a small boat. Sixty-one survivors were landed at Queenstown. The submarine fired only after the liner, ordered to halt, tried to flee and zigzagged to shake pursuit.
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London
Liverpool
Boston
Mark Wiley
Queenstown
England
Frost
Burns
French Marines Land in Haiti to Restore Order
Washington reports French marines have landed at Port au Prince after a revolution toppled the government. The move, done with U S consent, follows the Descartes guard of the French legation while Admiral Caperton expects additional Marines may be sent from Philadelphia if needed to stabilize the capital.
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Washington
Port-au-Prince
Haiti
United States
Descartes
Legation
Gillaume
Port-au- Prince
Admiral Caperton
Navy
Philadelphia
Hancock
North Dakota
Kaiser War Note Uncertain on Abandoning Submarine Warfare
Berlin reports show Kaiser Wilhelm and Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg will not rush a reply to the American note. There is no immediate move to formally abandon submarine warfare, though commanders may seek to avoid wider U.S. escalation and adjust tactics.
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Kaiser
Berlin
von Bethmann-Hollweg
United States
U S Marines Land at Port au Prince Haiti July 29
Washington dispatch reports U S landing forces at Port au Prince encountered slight resistance, quickly overcome with no casualties. Admiral Caperton increases force to 400-500 sailors with cruiser fire support, while Descartes and Eagle units arrive to guard the French legation and consulate amid Haiti turmoil after President Guillaume’s assassination.
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Washington
Port Au Prince
Haiti
Admiral Caperton
Navy Department
City
Caperton
Legation
Capterton
Guantanamo
Jason
Descartes
Cape Haitien
United States
Eagle
Cape Hatien
Guillaume
U S Sailors Killed Prompt U S Control Of Haiti City
Two American sailors were killed in Port-au-Prince on July 29 during a raid as Rear Admiral Caperton moved to assume military control of Haiti's capital. An increased U S marine force arrived, bringing total landing troops to about 700 with potential reinforcement. Haitians were disarmed and U S forces blocked snipers from the outskirts while preparing artillery to deter attacks.
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Vera Cruz
Caperton
William Gompers
Sophie Gompers
Stockton Street
Brooklyn
N. Y
Cason S. Whitehurst
Cason M. Whitehurst
Clay Avenue
Norfolk
Washington
Must Have Passports
Washington report states that British regulation requires masters and sailors on neutral ships visiting British ports to carry passports or identification papers and to present them for registry if remaining in British waters longer than twenty four hours. The U S Bureau of Navigation is to devise compliance methods with the order.
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Washington
Skinner
London
State Department
Bureau of Navigation
Department of Commerce
Russia Seeks Direct Cotton Shipments to Russia
Samuel Glushanek of Windau Russia official representative of the Moscow Windau Railway and district cotton manufacturers seeks a direct cotton trade route to Russia. After a Cotton Exchange conference he plans a southern tour to discuss cotton shipments and potential transport arrangements.
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Russia
New York
Germany
Great Britain
Samuel Glushanek
Windau
Moscow-Windau
Cotton Exchange
Glushanek
South
Russians Resist as They Retire War Fronts East
Russian forces, withdrawing to the Brest line, fight rear guard actions to allow a wider retreat as Von Hindenburg presses near Warsaw and Von Mackensen advances along the Bug. Despite stubborn resistance, Russian counterattacks slow German strides eastward, threatening Warsaw’s defence.
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London
Warsaw
Brest
von Hindenburg
Narew
Vistula
von Mackensen
Bug
Endurance to War: Churchill Sees Prolonged Conflict
London reports Premier Asquith told the House of Commons the war will be a long endurance contest. He praised Russian bravery in halting the invasion and noted Italy’s steady advance toward key objectives. He also said the British fleet is stronger and submarine threats will not cripple trade. In Massena, N Y, an Aluminum Co. of America strike ended after state militia arrived following a riot that left one worker dead.
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Russia
London
Asquith
House of Commons
Italy
Massena
N. Y
Malone
Ogdensburg
Aluminum Company of America
Gov. Whitman
Portland manufacturer rejects $27 million rifle order
Paschena Gal-E T Burrowes, a wealthy Portland, Maine maker, announced he refused a telegraphic offer to supply rifles valued at 27 million dollars to the allies.
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Paschena
Gal
E. T. Burrowes
Portland
Maina
Becker Goes to Death at Sing Sing Prison
Charles Becker was executed by electric chair at Sing Sing on July 30 for the murder of Herman Rosenthal. Witnesses describe his calm walk to the chamber, priests present, and Becker's dying declaration of innocence. The moment of death occurred about 5 47 p m after the first shock, with a second shock soon after.
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Ossining
N. Y
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Sing Sing
Jesus
Becker
Americans Report Flag Beating and Arrest in Mexico
The State Department was informed that on July 29 an American flag was trampled near Pachuca, Allen Mallory a 23 year old American carrying dispatches was seized and threatened with death by Zapatistas. A reign of terror in Mexico City was claimed with Mallory taken there after the assault and warned to stop any disturbance.
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Washington
State Department
Pachucha
Allen Mallory
United States
Zapatistas
Puebla
Mexico City
Mallory
Vera Cruz
Six Blamed For Disaster In Eastland Sinking Victims Funerals Held
A coroner's jury on July 28 blamed six men for the Eastland disaster in Chicago river. William Hull general manager of the Chicago St Joseph Steamship Company, Capt Harry Pedersen Eastland captain, J M Erickson engineer, Robert Reid federal inspector, J C Eckliff general inspector, and W K Greenbaum Indiana Transportation general manager share blame and face potential manslaughter indictments. Funeral services for about 200 victims were held as Chicago observed a city wide mourning proclaimed by Mayor Thompson.
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Chicago
Eastland
Chicago River
William Hull
Chicago-St. Joseph Steamship Company
Harry Pedersen
J. M. Erickson
Robert Reid
Federal Inspector of Steamships
Holland Passes Landstrum Bill To Grow Army
The Hague report says the first chamber adopted the new Dutch landstrum bill on July 30 making it law. It plans to raise Holland forces to about 650000 trained officers and men from the previous level of under arms.
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Holland
The
Hague
Netherlands
First Chamber
Ship purchase bill revival linked to Williams plea
Senator John Sharp Williams, a ship purchase advocate, says the fight will resume at the December session. He emphasizes the need for government owned ships to profit from maritime trade and strengthen the fleet.
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Jackson
John Sharp Williams
Congress
Senator Williams
Mississippi State Briefs Highlight Local Incidents and Growth
Reports from Cottonwood Warren County note a chariot appearance while Adams County hay sells at 10 per ton due to large yields and fine quality. July 29 saw Red Tag gart shoot Loftis. Taggart bailed after turning himself in. Pickens County farmer Louis St John killed by M and O Freight near Delmarville after failing to hear warnings. Coroner’s inquest at Topton found Roscie Wilson’s death justifiable. Sumrall plant fire caused potential $200,000 loss with extensive damage including kilns and engine room. Blue Mountain stabbing ends in death of Harvey Moore allegedly by P D Rushing. Rushing jailed. State Guards rifle practice at Camp Williamson draws 1,100, with $20,000 in pay. Ackerman hosts 1500 attendees at barbecue for county candidates. Natchez Railway upgrades streetcar lines with new track.
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Louis St. John
Pickens County
Ala
Delmarville
Columbus
J. J. Newman Lumper Company
Sumrall
Hattiesburg
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Jokn Sharp
L. B. Agnew
Self
Stratton
Charles S. Stratton
Clinton
Pat Murphy
Howie
Mississippi State Bankers’ Association
C. A. Cobb
Thos. H. Dickson
Mississippi Bankers Association
Bradner J. Moore
Vicksburg
Dickson
National Guard
Biloxi
Col. E. B. Baker
War Department
Hinds County
State Board of Health
HE. B. Poole
Health Board
Mississippi State
Cottonwood
Warren County
Adams County
Steens
Miss
Red Loftis
Sam Tagart
Taggart
Loftis
Justice of the Peace
E. J. Miller
Topton
Meridian
Roscie Wilson
Wallace Law
Sam Brown
Wilson
Will Price
Lang
D. Rushing
Blue Mountain
Harvey Moore
Inlaw
P. D. Rushing
Moore
Miss Rushing
J. W. Turner
Camp Williamson
Aberdeen
Ackerman
Ackerman Band
Seawright
Southern Railway & Light Co
Natchez
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