Britain Grants Concessions Amid Trade Tangles
Washington reports that Britain will review cases of hardship caused by its wartime orders to ease American imports. Sir Cecil Spring-Rice explained relaxations aim to protect Christmas goods from Germany and Austria, with proof of contracts now acceptable at the British Embassy.
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Neches
State Department
Eee
Doe
Rotterdam
London
Germany
Austria
Poison Tale in Mrs Hamlin Valise At Jackson Hearing
Special dispatch from Jackson Kentucky reports four witnesses for the State in the preliminary hearing of Mrs Mamie Hamlin accused of poisoning Mrs Polly Davis and forging a will. The hearing was postponed until noon tomorrow as testimony tied Mrs Hamlin to a Portsmouth boarding house visit and a valise containing poison.
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Mamie Hamlin
Illinois
Polly Davis
M. A. Moses
John Hobbs
Christie Clemmons
Portsmouth
Davis
Moses
Hamlin
Perry County
Clara. Meyers
Charleston
W. Va
Hobbs
Taft to Speak on Preparedness at Cal Berkeley
President Taft announces a three part lecture series at the University of California Berkeley. The first talk, set for Thursday September 2, will discuss the powers duties and responsibilities of the presidency and include steps toward national preparedness.
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San Francisco
William How- Taft
University of Californi Berkeley
Cal
Kern decries arms boom as "utter foolishness" in plea for peace
In Washington on August 30 Senator Kern Democratic Senate leader dismissed army and navy propagandists as seeking "the stuff." He said the public wants peace, polls the war, and opposes large increases in forces or a half billion dollar defense appropriation as ridiculous.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Kern
Senate
Army
Navy
Congress
United States
British Gold Fails to Halt Pound Decline in New York
In New York on Aug 30, Britain’s 25 million in gold and 23 million in American stocks and bonds did not stop the pound from hitting a new low of 4.61 to the dollar. Frances slipped to 59 9 1/2, while Lives rose slightly to 65 0, as investors await London and Paris financiers to adjust the position.
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New York
Great Britain
London
Paris
Merigo Bandits Slay Five Mexicans at Eagle Mountain
Five Mexicans reported cattle thieves were killed near Eagle Mountain about thirty miles east of Sierra Blanca by a posse of customs river guards civilians and soldiers. The incident occurred August 30 and follows authority received at night.
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Tex
Eagle Mountain
Sierra Blanca
Americans Flee In Sonora Indian Threats
In Guaymas Sonora on August 30 reports say many Americans have left Hermosillo fearing Indian attacks. Some traveled by boat to the Col or Colorado River delta at the Gulf of California and others by wagon from Magdalena toward the border.
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Sonora
Mexico
Hermosillo
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Gulf of California
Magdalena
Veracruzan Dispatch Reports Tobacco Plantations Auditor Killed
Official dispatches from Vera Cruz report the killing of E. F. Welles an American and Auditor of the Tobacco Plantation Company. No further details are provided in the current item.
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Washington
Vera Cruz
E. F. Welles
Fire Chiefs Welcome City At Cinci Convention
Two thousand fire chiefs from the United States and Canada arrived for the 43rd International Association of Fire Engineers convention in Cincinnati. Mayor Spiegel will deliver the welcome as more events unfold, including an informal reception and a memorial gathering at Music Hall.
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United States
Canada
International Association of Fire Engineers
Henry Bunker
Bunker
Henry Moeller
Spiegel
John R. Holmes
Fire Department
Chamber of Comerce
T. C. Powell
John Kenton
New York Fire Department
Music Hall
Confessed Murderer of Benefactress Sentenced to Hang
In Murphysboro Illinois Joe DeBerry a negro killed his bene factress Mrs J H Martin in her home on July 30 pleaded guilty and was sentenced to be hanged October 16 The entire proceedings lasted under six hours with crowds outside and three Illinois National Guard companies on duty to avert mob violence
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Commercial Tribune
Murphysboro
Ill
Joe DeBerry
J. H. Martin
Illinois National Guard
DeBerry
Vanity foot care pouches tested for soldiers
Washington reports a favorable test of a pocket pouch for foot care issued to the second division. Designed by Captain James D. Taylor it attaches to the haversack and holds adhesive plaster and powder for feet, not the face, to be carried by sergeants and squad leaders with intrenching tool spaces.
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Washington
Uncle Sam's
James D. Taylor
Seventh Infantry
New Steamship Line China 5 Now Assured
San Francisco reports contracts for financing a $5,000,000 Chinese American trans Pacific steamship company signed by American and Chinese financiers. Dr V K Wellington Koo, China’s first Minister to Mexico, said most major Chinese banks support the plan and that ships would fly the Chinese flag. He noted ship purchases caused delays and called the line an early fruit of Chinese industrial commissioners’ visit.
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San Francisco
Trans - Pacific Steamship Company
V. K. Wellington Koo
China
Mexico
Persia
Koo
America
Frank J. Goodnow
Yuan Shi Kai
Belgian Neutrality Attacked Again by Berlin Paper
Berlin press intensifies critique of Belgian neutrality amid disputes over British plans and Belgian cooperation with Britain. It claims Belgian actions and documents show Britain prepared to invade Belgium without consent and accuses Belgium of violating its neutrality, while noting German troops invaded after Belgium broke its vow.
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Sayville Ween
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von Bethmann- Hollweg
Today
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England
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Britain
Brussells
Ee Ae F. Bel An Nong Ata
Eee
Europe
Morocco
Dr. von
Berlin Decides Policy in Arabic Case
Berlin officials indicate Germany has chosen a policy regarding the Arabic sinking in line with the Imperial Chancellor’s statements. The State Department reports that formal assurances were given, and Berlin ordered submarines to torpedo no peaceful merchantmen without warning. Ambassador Count von Bernstorff may return to Washington soon amid expectations of action.
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the Commercial Tribune
Washington
Berlin
Germany
United States
State Department
Count Vor Bernstorff
Lansing
Count von. Bernstorff
Long Island
Uncle Sam Places Big Shell Order With Chicago Firm
George M Getschow secretary of Phillips Getschow Co. says a Chicago firm will supply 100 000 six inch shells to the U S Army worth about 640 000 dollars as war activity draws German buyers to American munitions. He notes the firm has no orders from the European belligerents and that Germany is buying through other channels.
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Congress
Chicago
George M. Getschow
Phillips, Getschow & Co
Daily News Today
United States Army
Gerschow
Germany
Underwood Named Alabama's Pan-Pacific Exposition Delegate
Montgomery Alabama August 30 Governor Henderson announced the appointment of Senator Underwood to represent Alabama as its first citizen at the Panama Pacific Exposition.
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Montgomery
Ala
Henderson
Underwood
Alabama
Teutonic Allies Advance Under Fierce Combat
Teutonic forces press the enemy in hard fighting as they drive forward or maneuver to follow during retreat. The clash centers on determined assault and disciplined defense amid ongoing frontline actions.
Lipsk Captured Near Grodno in Eastern Front
Reports from the eastern war theater describe German advances near the Grodno fortress with Lipsk captured on the Prussia frontier. Observers warn autumn equinoctial storms may curb further movements as battles continue from Courland to Galicia.
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Galicia
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Great Britain
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British War Office
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