Haitians Kill Two U S Sailors In Port au Prince Siege
In Port au Prince a night attack by Haitians killed two American sailors including Seaman William Compers of Brooklyn. Admiral Caperton took control, sent 500 more marines including units aboard the Connecticut, and disarmed locals as he asserts authority over the city.
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William Compers
Sophie Compers
Stockton Street
Brooklyn
Cason S. Whitehurst
Cason M. White
Clay Avenue
Norfolk
Carranzista forces reclaim Mexico City in reoccupation
Washington notes official confirmation from Vera Cruz that General Pablo Gonzales’s Carranzista troops have reoccupied Mexico City. No battles disclosed, focus shifts to reopening lines from Vera Cruz to the capital and delivering Red Cross aid to the needy populace. Gonzales earlier moved from Pachuca and did not engage Villa’s flying column led by General Rodolfo Fierro.
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Washington
Mexico City
Pablo Gonzales
State Department
Vera Cruz
Luke McNamee
United States
Sacramento
Mexico
Leas
Red Cross
Gonzales
Pachuca
Villa
Rodolfo Fierro
World News Condensed From Across The Globe
Across nations readers learn of French marines landing in Port-au-Prince to quell Haiti's rebellion with U S consent. Paris reports 70 tons of refrigerated beef from Chicago to be sold locally on trial. Queenstown lists Iberian dead including three Americans. London confirms two spies shot at the Tower. Rome prints Pope Benedicts peace appeal. Washington notes Britain may allow German sugar beet seed imports. Washington urges food relief for Mexico City via Carranza Villa and Zapata. Berlin reports talks between Gerard and Bethmann Hollweg. Tokyo notes Viscount Oura resigns amid election bribery revelations.
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Washington
United States
Port-au-Prince
Paris
Chicago
Queenstown
Mark Wileys
John London
Halsland
Westminster Guildhall
Rome
Osservatore Romano
Pope Benedict
Great Britain
Mexico City
State Department
Carranza, Villa and Zapata
New Jersey News Highlights From Across the State
United States District Court orders Harold B. Wells to operate Florence Iron Works until September 7. Fire incidents, road and bridge projects, and civic developments fill a busy week from Rahway to Woodbury including new Laurel Springs Country Club quarters and a rebuilt Tyler's pond bridge.
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United States District Court
Harold B. Wells
Florence Iron Works
Tyler’s Pond
Barnsboro
Woodbury
Pitman
Glassboro
Laurel Springs Country Club
Solomon's Fall Warns of Pride and Bad Counsel
A Moody Bible Institute lesson on First Kings twelve. Rehoboam's foolish request for counsel leads to the division of Israel, with Jeroboam's rough response and God’s prophecy fulfillment. The piece warns rulers and youth to heed wise guidance and obedience to God amid political pressure.
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Solomon
Rezon
Jeroboam
Rehoboam
Shechem
Abraham
Jacob
Joshua
Josh
Abimelech
Israel
Jerusalem
Judea
Jesus
Matt
Jehovah
God
Reason for the Mustache in British Army History
A London Chronicle excerpt traces mustache trends in the British army from Austrian influence during Waterloo to Guards resistance, and shows Crimean beard fashion evolving into whiskers upon return to London. It notes soldiers’ cleanliness debates and fashion as a marker of status.
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War Office
Crimea
London
London Chronicle
Hair Care Ad and Tiny Jokes From Old Paper
An ad touts Cuticura Shampoo and Ointment for scalp care claiming clear scalp reduce dandruff and promote hair growth with free samples by mail. The rest shows brief jokes about a traveling salesman nicknamed a whirlwind and a marital quip about being well off, reflecting light entertainment in the issue.
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Cuticura
Dept. XY
Boston
Is Progress Measured by Church Attendance Says Dr Richardson
Dr Ernest C Richardson of Princeton cites Dr Samuel J Andrews to question universal progress. He recalls a theologian who noted Philadelphia once boasted about twelve hundred churches while Jerusalem had eight hundred synagogues at the time of Christ.
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Ernest C. Richardson
Princeton University
Samuel J. Andrews
Philadelphia
Slander as a Spirited Image of Malice
The passage portrays slander as a creeping, transforming force: starting softly, it enters the mouth and ear, grows through repetition, and then swells into a public hue and cry. Beaumarchals frames slander as a dangerous, spreading power that cannot be easily stopped.
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Beaumarchals
Noahs Ark Lighting Questioned In Curious Exchange
A playful dialogue contrasts a lighted ark explanation with a jab at people chasing others, noting the difficulty in outrunning them. The exchange blends biblical imagery with everyday social tensions.
Perverse Human Nature Reflections on Poverty and Riches
A dialogue argues wealth or poverty does not improve perspective. One says poverty hides the simple life yet requires it, while riches make the simple life unappealing due to medical advice. The tale notes lacking effort yields no sympathy for those who fail.
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World’s News
Berlin
James W. Gerard
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Tokio
New Jersey
Rahway
Park and Shade Tree Commission
Gaskil
The
West Jersey & Seashore Railroad
Martin
Westmont
Pennsylvania Brick Company
New Hope
Westville Council
Westville & Newbold Water Company
International Glass Company
North Millville
Burlington County
Mullica Hill
Harrisonville
Maple Shade
Salem Council
Keswick
Hammonton
Lewis T. Stevens
State Department of Commerce
Wildwood
Cape May
Vinesland
Board of Trade
M. E. Church
Millville
Betwen Woodbury
Gibbstown
Russell Sturgess
Gordon Walton
Equal Rights 'Eague
Wenonah
International Sunday School
E. QO. Sellers
Moody Biblia Institute of Chicago
Compants New Yorks
de Tey
York City
Ipez
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Mary
Yessum
Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
tKe
Ottawa
J. S. Crawford
Genesee Street
Syracuse, N. Y. Canadlar
Carter
Sue
Lydia E
Absorbine, JR
F.young
Temple
Springfield
Mass
Longbeach
Watson E. Coleman
Washington, D.C
Broadway
N. X
New York
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