Naval Militia Gains 20 Percent With 9300 Men and 700 Officers
The navy department reports the organized naval militia grew about 20 percent last fiscal year, now totaling 9,300 enlisted and 700 officers. Hawaii, Illinois, Florida, New York, Texas and Washington see new divisions and marine companies, with aeronautic sections added in several states. Additional divisions are forming, and aeronautic units in many states equip new aircraft. The naval appropriation bill aims to boost popularity and efficiency of the militia service, expecting a surge in strength once provisions take effect.
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Washington
Navy Department
Hawaii
Illinois
Florida
New York
Texas
New Jersey
California
Massachusetts
Ohio
Oregon
Rhode Island
Department
Deutschland merchant submarine reaches Weser mouth
Berlin reports the Deutschland arrived at the Weser mouth on August 23 after sailing from the United States. The cargo vessel, designed to carry merchandise, had previously arrived Baltimore July 9 with dye stuffs and mails and was hailed as signaling a new merchant submarine service capable of challenging the British blockade.
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Berlin
Weser
Baltimore
Bremen
Germany
United States
Virginia Capes
Deutschland Returns Home After Long Atlantic Voyage
Telegraph from Bremen via Reuters says the German submarine Deutschland traveled about 4200 miles from the United States to homeward waters. Initial seas were tempestuous then calmer. engines operated faultlessly. no icebergs were sighted. The American government acted neutrally and maintained frontier respect with British and French warships by using its own naval forces.
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London
United States
Amsterdam
Bremen
Reuter
Bremen Captured by British Submarine En Route
New York reports, citing a British merchant marine officer aboard the Baltic, that the German submarine Bremen has been captured by the British in the Straits of Dover on August 2. Two crewmen died, 22 of 35 prisoners.
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New York
New York City News Association
Bremen
Straits of Dover
Hottest Day Supposed In New York History
New York reports August 22 as the hottest day of the summer with thermometers above 100 and the official reading at 94. A munitions plant explosion near London in Yorkshire causes heavy casualties, according to an official statement.
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New York
New York Weather Bureau
London
Yorkshire
Rail chiefs in continuous session over Wilson eight hour plan
Washington reports presidents of major railways hold an almost continuous session to draft a reply to President Wilson. About 60 leaders debate the eight hour day and the country’s business sentiment. A definite answer to the plan is not yet ready, though progress is sought.
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Washington
Wilson
NEW AEROPLANE APPROVED Curtis Convertible Land and Water Flying Machine
Curtis twin motor land and water flying machine passes navy aeronautical board tests at Atlantic coast station Newport News Virginia. Victor Carlstrom pilots three flights with inspection board members Naval Constructor Richardson Lieut G W Child and Lieut C K Bronston watching the test under somewhat adverse atmospheric conditions.
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Newport News
Navy Aeronautical Board
Atlantic Coast
Navy
Victor Carlstrom
Inspection Board
Naval Constructor
Richardson
G. W. Child
C. K. Bronston
National Guard to stay at border until safe withdrawal
Secretary Baker stated the administration will keep National Guard units on the Mexican border until withdrawal can be done without risking lives or property. He replied to widespread complaints about continued service after the emergency, noting border presence brings peace and security to residents along the line.
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Washington
Baker
Border Service
Record shows six deaths in American punitive expedition in Mexico
Official sanitary figures report only six deaths from disease since the expedition entered Mexico five months ago with a sick rate of 1.5 per cent. Including base hospital patients raises the rate to 2.6 per cent. Dysentery is the main ailment, with no typhoid cases. General Pershing praises the sanitary department for its achievements in harsh field conditions.
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Mexico
Sanitary Department
J. J. Pershing
Conflicting Reports On Villa Detected Near Chihuahua
Dispatches relayed to Gen Jacinto Trevino discuss Villa’s whereabouts near Naica Durango with a small band in hills, while another claim alleges Villa was poisoned in July by nurses along the Chihuahua Durango border. Trevino notes that if Villa is dead his name may still be used to terrorize ranchmen in the area.
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San Antonio
War Department
Funston
New Orleans
Villa
Chihuahua City
Jacinto Trevino
Naica
Durango
Chihuahua-Durango
Trevino
Bank President Killed in Huntsville Hunting Party
J C Sprageins 51 prominent North Alabama bank president died after an accidental shooting by a hunting party member twelve miles from Huntsville. He died shortly after.
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Huntsville
Ala
J. C. Sprageins
North Alabama
Colbert County
French Hold Gain Near St Mihiel in WWI Battle
Paris reports a fresh German assault on the St Mihiel salient repulsed after gaining a footing in trenches. The Somme action near Maurepas sees heavy German counterattacks and losses, while Verdun’s Fleury battle ends unsuccessfully. Bulgarians delay attack on Kavala and Drama as British cavalry blow up bridges east of Lake Tahnos.
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Paris
St. Mihiel
War Office
Somme
Maurepas
Hill 121
Lassigny
Roye
Verdun
Fleury
Kavala
Drama
Lake Tahnos
Angista
Cotton States Merchants Convened in Memphis Welcome Guests
Memphis welcomed delegates and visitors from seven states for the annual Cotton States Merchants Association meeting. Governor Thomas C. Rye of Tennessee attended publicly, while numerous local leaders joined to gain inspiration for their communities.
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Cotton States Merchants’ Convention
Memphis
Cotton States Merchants’ Association
Thomas C. Rye
Tennessee
South
Auto Bandits Kill Officer in Columbus Standoff
Patrolman John Laufhutte was shot and killed by automobile bandits who fled a puncture repair site in a stolen car loaded with a small arsenal. He fired back as the gunmen escaped, prompting a large statewide manhunt across Central Ohio for the suspected Detroit-area gang.
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Columbus
John Laufhutte
Ohio
Detroit
Laufhutte
German steamer Willehad leaves Boston for New London
The North German Lloyd liner Willehad, in refuge since the outbreak of the war, departed Boston presumably for New London Conn. to obtain clearance papers. Line officials cited lower docking charges and denied any link to the anticipated arrival of the German merchant submarine Bremen.
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Boston
Willehad
New London
Democratic National Committee plans Wilson renomination event
New York reports Chairman Vance C. Mc Cormick and Gov. Fielder finalized arrangements to notify President Wilson of his renomination at Shadow Lawn Long Branch New Jersey on September 2 Invitations have been issued to 5,000 and accommodations prepared for 10,000 attendees.
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New York
Vance C. McCormick
Democratic National Committee
Gov
Fielder
New Jersey
Wilson
Shadow Lawn
Long Branch
N. J
Naval Losses of Allies During War Report
The German admiralty reports that through August 1 allied line of battleships and cruisers lost 72 vessels totaling 496,050 tons. German losses in the same classes were 25 ships totaling 62,667 tons. The list includes only ships with confirmed losses.
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Berlin
Fire on American Steamer Off British Coast
The American steamer Owego reportedly arrived in Rotterdam after its captain said a German submarine fired upon her off the Isle of Wight last week.
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The
Hague
Rotterdam
Tale of Wight
King Ludwig II Stricken by Apoplexy in Bavaria
A report from Switzerland says King Ludwig II of Bavaria, age 71, has suffered apoplexy and his condition is grave. The Rome dispatch to Petit Parisien relays the Swiss source on the aging monarch.
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Lutwig Ui O
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Switzerland
Rome
Petit Pariafan
Lutwig 1
American and Mexican joint border commission named
Secretary Lansing announces the U S panel: Franklin K Lane George Gray and Dr John R Mott will represent the United States with Mexican members named earlier. The group may meet on the New England coast in early September as talks hinge on location and date. Villa’s waning influence is noted in Mexico.
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Joint Commission
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Mexico
Franklin K. Lane
Interior
George Gray
Wilmington
Del
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New York City
Eliseo Arredondo
Carranza
New Jersey
Lane
Brandeis
Wilson
White
Gray
International Permanent Court of Arbitration
Dr. Mott
The
Young Men's Christian Association
New England
Gen. Pershing
Villa
Mexico City
State Department
Fatal Quarrel in Alabama Claims Two Farmers Dead
Wilcox County residents Furman and C W Smith along with Robert Hall were killed in a pistol battle on a public road near Simpson's Mill after a reported Snow Hill dispute. Hall, a merchant and plantation owner, was unmarried. Smith left a surviving family and was described as prosperous.
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Alabama
Wilcox County
Furman
Ala
C. W. Smith
Robert Hall
Simpson's Mill
Snow Hill
Hall
Smith
William Laturo Killed in Memphis Police Shooting
Patrolman J C Lyons shot and killed William Laturo known as Wild Bill in self defense after Laturo fired four close range shots. Laturo died in the street ten minutes later. Coroner's jury ruled the killing justifiable homicide and Lyons was released.
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Lyons
Wild Bill
Memphis
William
Wild Bill) Latura
J. C. Lyons
Latura
German Battle Ship Hit By British Torpedo In North Sea
A semi official telegram from Berlin via Reuters says the German battleship Westfallen was hit and slightly damaged by a British torpedo in the North Sea. The vessel remained able to maneuver and will be repaired soon, according to the report from Amsterdam.
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North Sea
London
Westfallen
Berlin
Reuter
Amsterdam
Wilson to Sign Naval Bill This Week
President Wilson will sign the naval bill this week and bids for constructing four battleships scout cruisers submarines and destroyers will be advertised for
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Washington
Wilson
Oil Warehouse Explosion in Chicago Claims Foreman and Hurts Firemen
A Standard Oil warehouse containing 38 000 gallons of gasoline and kerosene exploded in Chicago. Foreman A B Young died at the scene. Eight firefighters were seriously injured, others received lesser injuries, and property damage is estimated between 50 000 and 75 000 dollars.
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Chicago
Standard Oil Company
A. B. Young
Torpedo Boat Damaged Off Courland Coast
A Berlin A Russian torpedo boat of the largest and most modern type was badly damaged by an explosion off the Courland coast on August 22, according to reports.
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Berlin
Courland
Overseas
Soft Drink Man Nominated For Atlanta Mayor Bid
Aza G. Coancher, noted millionaire soft drink manufacturer, was nominated in the Democratic primary for mayor of Atlanta, defeating city council member Jesse Armistead.
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Atlanta
Aza G. Coancher
Jesse Armistead
Mississippi News Items Snapshot Across Towns
A broad roundup notes local tragedies and appointments. A. B. Atkinson, 47, a planter and former merchant, died after a self-inflicted gunshot. Prof Hugh Critz resigns as A&M registrar to lead Bolton College in Tennessee. Gov Bilbo buys land near Beauvoir Home for a future house with construction to start next spring. Weson hones mosquito control as health remains strong. Road work advances in Heidelberg and Coldwater with improvements to grades. Jackson awaits potential river navigation study by a government engineer. Senatobia opens Peoples Bank with $20,000 capitalization set for Oct 1. Rail and rail yard incidents in Baskin cause multiple injuries. Court cases touch county school fund fraud and alleged misappropriation. Tuberculosis sanitarium site planning lingers in Jackson. Southern Railway Company earnings report shows net balance of $67,797.92 for June. Chicago report notes J. B. Stirling injured by vehicle. Biloxi hosts federal court term. no major indictments. Wilson appoints Franklin Fairly postmistress at Mount Olive and Robertson as medical reserve lieutenant. Farm and canning club activities advance. local planters report cotton picking underway. Bilbo plans return of two women convicts after governor’s mansion incident.
Dodson's Liver Tone Ad Promises Safe Liver Help
An advertisement promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel. It claims calomel salivates, harms the liver, and causes sickness, while Liver Tone reportedly cleans the liver, eases bowels, and improves energy by morning. The ad asserts a money back guarantee and urges purchase from druggists or storekeepers.
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Dodson
Tam
Adv
Brave Soldier of Fortune in Monaco’s Grimaldi Legend
The piece profiles a tenth century Grimaldi ancestor who freed Monaco from Moorish rule. It traces Monaco’s Greek origins, Roman Christianity, and Moorish conquest before Grimaldi’s military leadership drove the Moors to retreat and earned him absolute rule over a 53 mile circumference principality.
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France
Grimaldi
Monaco
Songht
Athens
Rome
Mediterranean
Spain
Europe
Genoa
Boston Culture Vindicated by Public Health Lecture
Dr. W. T. Sedgwick told public health students that public health work should be done by an specially trained class of men and not left to every Thomas, Richard or Henry, discarding the familiar Tom Dick and Harry phrase. The remark amused the class as it challenged a longtime expression and highlighted a shift in cultural thinking.
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Boston
W. T. Sedgwick
Thomas
Richard
Henry
Tom, Dick and
Harry
Car Speeding Quip in Court Tale
A joking exchange unfolds about competing cars. One man argues with Judge Flivver yesterday over which car is faster. The judge asserts his car cannot exceed ten miles per hour, prompting a plan to remind him if charged again.
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Flivver
There Are Others Real Estate Treasure Quip
A witty remark contrasts Captain Kidd’s legendary treasure with others who invested money in real estate and cannot retrieve it. The quote implies cautions about investing and the idea that not all buried riches are easily found.
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Captain Kidd
Renovine Heart Tonic Ad Sparks Urgent Cure Claim
An adv promotes Renovine as a heart and nerve tonic to cure on first symptoms and prevent heart damage. It lists prices at 50c and $1.00 and is presented in His Reading Matter. The snippet also references reading trends and social remarks about workers and separation.
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Kilmer
Inghampton
The First Step in Street Repair Tested
Ed Bowes recounts a tester asking how to fix a clogged Chinatown sewer. The reply, I would bless myself, reveals the humorous misfit of the would be foreman and the skill gap in practical street work according to Sunday Magazine.
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Ed Bowes
San Francisco
Bowes
Chinatown
Sunday Magazine
Possibilities of Slang in Youth Conversation
In Boston Back Bay a late night chat between two youths sparked a slang exchange noted by the Boston Traveller. The repartee includes lines about snow drift, spouting, a whale, tying shoes, crepe on the ear, mutt with dead brain, sand your track, sneezing, rusty bean, and other colorful expressions.
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Boston
Splitting His Face During Republican Convention
Senator Penrose warned of a turbulent element in the Republican convention. He compared certain men to Pat, a road mender, who kept his sledge still poised above his head, ready to strike the moment the boss looked away. Pat whispered to his mate to let a man rest when the boss's back was turned.
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Penrose
Pat
Honor Roll of Distinguished Men in Baseball
A columnist recalls notable college alumni in baseball including Lefty Jones, Kangaroo Klein, and Biff Burroughs, arguing Spalding's Baseball Guide is full of such distinguished players and questioning the college’s track record.
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Lefty Jones
Kangaroo Klein
Biff Burroughs
Fence Buster
Spalding
Self-Made Man Honors a Self-Made Woman
A poised exchange centers on personal endeavor as Dustin Stax salutes a young woman with a dazzling complexion, asserting pride in self-made achievement and complimenting the subject’s resolute persona. The dialogue underscores themes of merit, beauty, and individual enterprise.
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Dustin Stax
Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills Ad Teases Sample Offer
An advertisement claims the pills have stood the test of time and invites readers to sample a parcel at 3723 Pearl Street. It mocks hesitation and asserts the leap year maid may win by losing.
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Wright
Pearl Street
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