Mother of Kaiser Blames Him for British Enmity
Berlin Aug Frank discharge from memoirs by the Dowager Empress Frederick reveals her views on the Kaiser and the British. She insists she cannot influence public opinion in either country and urges restraint, while warning Germany risks aligning with Russia and France if hostile sentiment persists.
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Berlin
Fredetie
Bagun
England
Ghee
Globe
Standard
Kaizer
Germany
Russa
France
National Guardsmen Invited to Capitol Theater Encampment
The Capitol theater in Charleston announced that all guardsmen in uniform would be admitted to afternoon performances free of charge during their encampment in the city. The invitation will be conveyed to commandants at the state camp and to the troops, many of whom are expected to attend.
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Arirst
Artin
James AL Thennleten
Virgil de Tyrael
Corporai
Seaton T. Anderson
Homer G. Buckland
Ite’ Burnside
Marland C Caldwell
Kiles A. Chandler
Alton i. Couser
Charles N. DeWitt
Ralph BH. Fox
Albert A. Gulf
Bacle J. Golf
Dean
Grand Everett C. Hammack
Russell BD
Harpee
Joseph M. Hayes
Shven D. Mi
Willam F
David 0
James A. ‘Thomas
Mirley Williams
Jesse
F. Norvix
Tarant Cohen
Carl FE. Grinun
Canitol National Guardsmen
Wilh
Capitol Iheater
Kina Jwha City
Lava
Yasterdice
Grarésmren
Fluctuations of Franc Sparks Tahiti Currency Debate
In Tahiti debates rise over establishing a local unit of value independent of the franc. Officials argue a stable local currency could support credit trades and business. Tahiti uses a colonial paper currency tied to the franc, with easing copra and vanilla yields amid improving prices.
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Isle of Tahiti
Papeete
Tabi
Tahiti
France
Banape d'Indo-Chine
Aisland
Diet member aids then wins princess in Vienna story
A Vienna romance centers on Elizabeth Windlach Braetz, once princess of Schoendbronn. The Austrian diet member Potzneck helped prevent her eviction from the family, and she later became linked to Fetaneck. Both principals are divorced. The princess is Franz Joseph’s granddaughter and Rudolph’s daughter, with relatives pursuing ordinary lives in Austria.
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Vienna
Ave
Workingmens Council
Austran
Elizabeth Windlach- Braetz
Herr Potzneck
Bame
Schoendbronn
Fetaneck
Fireword
Franz Joseph
Rudolph
Awifriontte
A.eiris
Indenna
Atlanta Writer John Temple Graves Dies in Atlanta
Aurust B The of John Temple Graves, famed southern writer, died after fevers and illness. Funeral services will be held Monday in Atlanta conducted by Rev. Dr. Dunbar den, acting pastor of Central Presbyterian Church. Body accompanied by family members. Freemasons banquet noted at Olympia Madison Square Garden with two thousand waitresses and exotic decorations.
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John Temple Gravea
Atlanta
Dunbarden
Central Presbyterian Church
Freemasons
Associated Press
Olympia
Madison Square Garden
Lunt
Parades Marked by Rain and Rhetoric at Klan Memorial Event
A rainy ceremony at the monument grounds featured marching groups in white robes, religious leaders, and a prayer by Dr. Gilledge. Despite a deluge that halted activities, speakers urged unity and warned against descending into violence as the crowd gathered under stormy skies.
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Jerry
Treasury
Monument
Hu Vist
Guileige Turmerdy
Fee
Divine Providence
Blesa
Pie
Gilledge
George Washington
Magearhueetts
Galledee
Tax assessments fall across districts amid utility-driven changes
Lowered valuations appear in several counties with notable drops for Cabin Creek strict due to mobile utilities. The record lists varied amounts for towns such as Sandy, Charleston district, Nitro, and St Albans, highlighting an overall uptick in the tax base in some areas and adjustments in others across multiple districts.
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Cabin Creek
Charleston
Jetterson
London
Mataan Rou
Ucharleston
Teenth
Clendenin
Charlestrat
Cedar Grove
Trundor
Nitro
Marmot
Ste Albans
BUG
Dean
Union Washington
Jelf
Health and Stamina of Tokyo Children after Quake
A Tokyo survey by the city’s child welfare section reports severe health and stamina problems for children post quake. Many are malnourished or living in ruins, with relief funds aiding the worst cases but depleted by ongoing needs. Tokyo plans a three week program near Goteneha offering medical care, nutrition, fresh air, and exercise to bolster resilience.
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Tokyo
Lo Takea Municipaliey
Mu Osurves
Chase Wileen Ea
Con
Ui Qoyver
Taleo
Wien
Sid Jamishn
Philaven
Orguiniae
Goteneha
Delhi
Elephants Repeat 14 Year Old Act in Vienna Circus
In Vienna a circus elephant named Maidly repeated a 14 year old act that caused concerns over safety and led to a park inspector halting the performance. The incident followed Maidly’s earlier impressive tricks and involved her trainer and witnesses amid a tense public reception.
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Vienna
Ale
Dochea
Winneor Francis
Immenincely Agi
Mathie
Bern
Dane
Ton
Maldy
Maidy
Unclear historic note on Coolidge era commission and guards
Fragmentary OCR details a 1707 era scene mentioning Coolidge, a lieutenant, and a commission in a theater or council setting. It references a May tower and names such as Had, Grint Hike, Beevelury Heaven, and Rear Arbuiral Teulsite de Stergier, with references to a president and party.
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Serre
Obituary for Charles McCoy Metsoy son of Mr and Mrs McCoy
Charles Metsoy, three year old son of Mr and Mrs OG McCoy, died yesterday morning at a Parkersburg hospital. The family, traveling in a wagon, stopped in Parkersburg where the child died after being taken to the hospital. Mr. McCoy was a prominent Went Side merchant associated with Fineh Woodrum and Miccey Pure pictures store. The body was brought home. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
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Charles McCoy
Charles Metsoy
Ch OG. McCoy
Parkersbore
Widow Now Viscountess Continues Fight for Gould Estate
Aug 3 New York report details Viscount Dunsford and widow Mary Gould disputing a $4,000,000 estate tied to late George Gould. The heirs include a son and two daughters born out of wedlock. Kept in litigation, the will and bequests to the widow and children are contested amid wartime honors and family politics.
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Gould
Swoyork
Tligoiaeh
Viscount Dunsford
Vibe Rere Singha Gould
George J. Kuuld
RTA
Eich Treun
MY. Geld
Jerhtyone
Bragice
Lemythy
Ehanuory
Voureenfias
Wight
Iuinevere
Bovr
Wally Weyshoud
Taiewond
Grange
Uiuld
Dunsford
Rantabr
Wael
Midiean
Wis Ovralary
Alaty
Eor Lidia Sina Sit Verry
Ett Rowar
Sid Jise
Restore Old Ironsides with $500000 fundraising effort
A drive to raise five hundred thousand dollars to restore the frigate Old Ironsides is underway. Boston business and civic leaders including Jamie Nicholson and Judge Will Hawley of Dallas oversee the campaign. State committees and war education programs will distribute patriotic materials nationwide to support the restoration.
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ELES
Pontans
Cres
Jamai Niehvison
Boston
Sram
Stehutson
Ebarse
Canmatan
Navy
Willa Hawlay Aue
Dallas
Texas
Nidhaiwon
Emmattieo ownNin Bn
Joe Aube
Wwe
Arder
Rand
18 Children Drown at Bathing Beach Near Hardelot
At Hardelot bathing beach south of Boulogne 18 children aged between 1 and 4 perished when a large wave struck the shore. Rescue attempts saved ten others as teams searched the area for missing persons. Local authorities and volunteers urged calm as divers and lifeguards combed the surf.
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Boulogne
Iranes
Hardelot
Beath
Kiyo
Uhildre
Mies
Cour
Vaenlion
Hardejot
Julle Weyers
Ulliers
French Capture and Rift Stronghold in Brabant Ambush
Fragmentary OCR notes describe French action near Brabant in August with references to a Morsernn stronghold and Amenig. Mention of a rallying Moroeer commander, German and American involvement, and lectures tied to wartime campaigns. Details are garbled but imply a French advance and contested positions around a fortress or stronghold with Allied forces.
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Brabant
Meracen
Japan Eyes Siberia for Economic Expansion
Ambassador Tanaka outlined Japan's plan to leverage Siberia’s undeveloped resources for economic growth, linking Russian and Japanese interests. He cited Siberia as a vast field for development and hinted at attracting foreign capital and collaboration to boost Japan’s ventures in the region.
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Tokyo
Ams
Japan
Tokieh Tanaka
Moscow
Herr
Tanaka
Russia
Hussia
Tomay
Jepen
Shvar
Descloninis
Tsar's Nephew Faces Bankruptcy and Debt
A chaotic court record details Prince Andrew of the Regent's Park era accused of risky ventures. Despite asset holdings, nearly eighty thousand dollars of indebtedness is cited as the court refuses discharge of bankruptcy.
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Nicholas
Banksn
Prince Andrew
Phinoft Apple
Frans
Clnerette
Ormwn
Hazardou
Vns Frovil Bankruntes
Mussolini Adds Another To Duty In Tokyo
A long, dense dispatch outlines Mussolini’s expanding domestic security measures in Japan, including the home department’s resistance to new bills, a proposed special policing service for covert operations, and steps to curb propaganda and unify police actions at home and abroad. It notes adjustments after Italy’s fascist consolidation and the labor unions’ role, with Mussolini portraying Fascism as defending national interests over internationalism.
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Tokyo
Japan
Home Department
Time
Russia
Kures
Benite Miya Xalink
Xerles
Mussolini
Open Door Policy Doubts Shake West Virginia Town
Del Harless of Bare Foot, West Virginia, doubted burglar risk after a failed attempt to steal his cash. He reported the incident to state police, and despite a broken trust in thieves, Harless plans to keep his door locked. In Wilmette, Mrs Lucy Hemwing died after her pug attempted to retrieve tea from her mouth, fracturing her skull in the street.
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Dry
W. Va
West
Harless
Charles
Lick
A. B. Stine
Croepers
Lucy Hemwing
Girl and trial details swirl in steel merger note
A fragmentary report mixes a trial testimony involving Mary Lewis with a broad note on a steel merger. The piece mentions Mary as a key figure in a juvenile case and notes a conference appearance. It also reports J W Thompson announcing a merger of drawn steel product firms valued at 20,040,000 with Kanawha Valley ties.
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Gary
Trt
Asyen
Pligisa
Unary
Arenl
J W Thompson
Conte Bon
AMM Fesule
Morgan Revival Concludes With Call for Faithful Heroes
Dr. Frank Morgan preached on ancient Jewish faith under threat, likening three captive Jews to modern believers who must stand with God. The two week evangelical series ends tonight with Dr P G Morgan delivering the final address at 8 pm, featuring a duet by Mrs T N Kenna and Mrs Hoban from Ruftner Memorial Church.
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John Cork
Jank Morgan
Doctor Morgan
Christ
Muorxan
P. ©. Morgan
TN. Kenna
Chicago claims radio leadership and growth
Federal supervisor E A Beane said Chicago and Illinois now host 46 first class broadcasting stations, with 16 inside the city and 20 new in 1924. WJAZ will be the newest local outlet as Chicago solidifies its role in equipment manufacturing and distribution for radio. Southampton port plans revival as Peninsular and Oriental prepares to resume nearly all its service.
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Chicago
Radio Nak
Broadcnaigia
E. A Beane
Middlewestern
Chigaxe
Ilinoia
Mr. Beane
Hom P
Emalier House
California
Pennsylvania
Ohio
New York
Lexus
Southampton
Peninsular and Oriental Stesmehto Company
Jt ‘Upuin
United Kingdom
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