Daniels Answers Critics of Navy Refutes Gardner Charge
Secretary Daniels declares the Navy in fighting trim with improved efficiency and equipment. He notes 225 vessels in active service, 101 in reserve, and 77 under construction, with large increases in mines and torpedoes and a near doubling of naval powder capacity. Enlisted strength stands at 53,171 with 5,824 more men than a year earlier.
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Saya Navy
Washington
United States Navy
Josephus Daniels
Secretary of the Navy
Harry A. Garfield
Garfield
Williams College
United States
Gardner
Massachusetts
Daniels
Naval
Navy
Naval Academy
Rockefeller denies Walsh claims on Colorado mine case
John D. Rockefeller Jr issued a denial from his 26 Broadway office accusing Frank P. Walsh, chair of the United States Commission on Industrial Relations, of making untrue assertions and even falsifying the record. Rockefeller said papers printed Walsh based on letters from his associates and himself.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Colorado
Broadway
Frank P. Walsh
United States Commission On Industrial Relations
Rockefeller
Walsh
Commission On Industrial Relations
Dickens Manuscript Sells for Red Cross Donation
London bidders paid 2250 dollars for six pages of original manuscript from Charles Dickens. The pages included parts of Pickwick Papers material and a humorous Sam Wheeler tale. Lady Wernher purchased the lot and plans to present it to the nation for charity.
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Red Cross
London
Pickwick Papers
Captain Baldwig
Sam Weller
Dicken
Lady Wernher
Carranza Claims Victory Amid Mexican War Rumors
Carranza supporters report Villa’s defeats and demoralization with claims from Eagle Pass that Mexican forces under Rosendo Martinez show continued losses and high supplies costs. The State Department has no confirmation and awaits Mexico news before replying.
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Washington
Villa
Carranza Agency
State Department
Mexico
Eagle Pass
Texas
Rosendo Martinez
Monterey
Celaya
Kronprinz Wilhelm Interns at Newport News
Under German direction the Kronprinz Wilhelm ends its commerce raiding career by interning at Newport News well before time expires. Officials reported coal and supply needs, noting the ship’s rapid decision and naval speculation on motive and timing amid wartime strategy.
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Kronprinz Wilhelm
Newport
Washington
Newport News
Kronprinz
Daniels
Survey Board
Eitel
Navy
Capes
Karlsruhe
World News In Condensed Form Recaps
New York John Bunny famed comedian dies after four weeks illness in Flatbush Brooklyn. Greece offers 17 500 000 to Argentina for the new dreadnought Moreno. Noordam with 40 American women delegates to The Hague Peace Congress anchored in the Downs. Seward dies at Montrose on the Hudson age 84. Naples police uncover cargo of army uniforms and foodstuffs hid in wine barrels for Austrian ships. Berlin-US talks on lifting export ban of potash salts near a settlement likely.
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New York
John Bunny
Flatbush
Brooklyn
Washington
Greece
Camden
N. J
London
Noordam
Hague
Downs
Rotterdam
Frederick W. Seward
William H. Seward
Lincoln
Montrose-on-the-Hudson
Rome
Naples
Berlin
United States
Greatest Battle of War Rages Near Ypres and Dardanelles
British, French, and Belgian lines near Ypres face multi directional German onslaughts as gas attacks and heavy bombardments reshape the front. Berlin claims gains while Paris reports Allied counter offenses and Russian advances in Uzsok Pass.
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Ypres
Calais
London
Berlin
St. Julien
Kersse-laere
Gravenstafel
Yser Canal
Paris
Flanders
Red Cross
Bruges
mid-Carpathians
Uzsok Pass
Woevre
Meuse
Combres
Sir John French
Bixshoote
Langemarck
St. Mihiel
Moselle
Berli
Ailly
Apremont
Emboremeuil
Agincourt
Statewide Jersey Items Show Local Growth And Projects
A broad roundup notes real estate shifts, church funding efforts, jitney service expansion in Westville, and a Bridgeton district meeting with 36 of 61 churches present. Cape May aims for a $2000 free library. Woodbury schools seek bonds for a colored pupil building. Oaklyn Baptist revival yields 25 converts. Pitman milk deliveries tighten to one Sunday drop.
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Stewards of
E. R. Brunyate
The
Public Schools
Cape May City
Markets Tie Win Milk Front Abolished Figures
New York wholesale milk prices could not be quoted as official figures were abolished making accurate quotations impossible.
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New York
War News Highlights German Offense and Allied Reinforcements
London and Paris report costly German advances in the Meuse heights and failed attempts at Les Eparges. Britain says more men are joining the army as the war ministry urges greater manpower. Germany reinforces in the Woevre while eastern front ground conditions enable westward troop movements. Reports from Lemberg say Emperor Nicholas visits Przemysl with Grand Duke Nicholas. From Mytilene two German bombers over Tenedos were shot down. airmen fate not stated.
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London
Paris
Meuse
Les Eparges
France
Great Britain
British War Ministry
Lemberg
Galicia
Emperor Nicholas
Nicholas
Przemysl
Mytilene
Tenedos
British Land at Enos Reportedly Confirmed
London report says Enos was bombarded by allied fleet for reconnaissance. Bulgarians claim to have seen the attack and fugitives arriving at Dedeagath say British troops landed at Enos. The Turkish commandant ordered the port evacuated.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Sofia
Enos
Dedeagath
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Alfonso Madero
U. S
World’s News
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Helgoland
North Sea
D*‘Adame
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Persian Gulf
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Bridgeport
Stone Harbor
Bell Telephone Company
Williamstown
Laurel Springs
Robert Spencer
Solebury Township
Boston Art Club
Charles H. McDonald
Salem
Austria
Mantua
West Collingswood Fire Company
Northampton Township
Bieren & Co
Philadelphia
Mount Holly
Woodbury
Burleson
Tenth Stret Baptist Church
North Woodbury
Walnut Street
Charles Rudderow
Blackwood
Hunterdon County
Oaklyn Baptist Church
Harvey Jacoby
Emma English
Home For
Burlington County
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Trenton
Robert Rhubart
Millville
Lorenzo Hoffman
Greg
Alcyon Park
Pitman
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Pitman Milkmen
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Tate
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Renee
N'Rt
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Cal
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Jersey
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Spitzenberg
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