Capitol Bomb Explosion Wounds Morgan and Rocks Washington
International Service reports J Pierpont Morgan was shot and wounded as a bomb exploded in the Capitol reception room under the Senate wing. Elliott Woods and Capt. Laughton said the device, set for midnight, caused limited damage and no staff were present. Police pursue the unknown perpetrator.
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International News Service
Washington
Elliott Woods
Capitol
Senate
Woods
Capt. Laughton
Capitol Police
Capt
Wood
German Admiralty Defends Armenian Sinking
Berlin reports the German admiralty justifies the destruction of the liner Armenian claiming the captain resisted orders and twelve to thirteen men died on deck. It also refutes a Russian claim that a Madgeburg class cruiser was sunk near Windau.
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International News Service
Berlin
Baltic
Windau
Apple Grove man charged with slander in Morgan County
Burt Russel a prominent white resident of Apple Grove Morgan County was placed under 500 bond yesterday by Deputy Sheriff S S Williams on a grand jury indictment. He is accused of making a defamatory remark about a neighborhood girl.
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Burt Russel
Apple Grove
Morgan County
S. S. Williams
Germany revises reply on submarine warfare after Armenian sinking
Berlin reports Germany will rewrite its note to Emperor William to address recent events including the Armenian sinking after signaling to stop. The German reply will keep a request for information on American ships, departure dates, and destinations to safeguard American lives.
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International News Service
Berlin
Germany
International
William
Marble slab memorial unveiled for murder victim Mary Phagan
In Marietta Georgia on July 3 a marble slab marking the grave of Mary Phagan was unveiled. The ceremony was held by the local camp of the United Confederate Veterans which raised funds for the memorial. Leo M Frank, convicted of the murder, is serving a life sentence at the Georgia state prison farm.
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Marietta
Mary Phagan
Leo M. Frank
Georgia State Prison Farm
United Confederate Veterans
First Baltic naval clash ends with Czar fleet win
Petrograd reports a first big Baltic naval battle between Russian and German ships. The Czar's fleet claims victory as a German cruiser was badly damaged, run ashore to avoid sinking, with about 30 ships taking part and German reinforcements mentioned.
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Czar
International News Service
Petrograd
Baltic
Admiralty
Federal suit over flour price dispute in Kentucky mill case
Sheriff James A Foreman served papers on Walter J Nesbitt acting as special coroner in a Lexington Savings Bank of Kentucky suit for $2000. Johnston seeks higher wartime prices after buying a carload of flour and an attachment was placed to hold the shipment. The case involves L and N railroad company Wade Bros and others as defendants. The Kentucky miller and Johnston dispute market price at purchase time amid war price increases.
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James A. Foreman
W. F. Beasely
L. and N. Railroad Company
S. I. Nichols
Oliver Wade
J. A. Wade
Wade Bros
Interstate Casualty Company
W. F. Johnston
Lexington Savings Bank of Kentucky
Johnston
Kentucky Milling Company
Foreman
Walter J. Nesbitt
Bartee
Decatur
Morgan
Mr. Nesbitt
Johnson
Kentucky
Baltic Naval Battle Rages With Heavy Losses Reported
London reports a large Baltic clash with over 30 warships including ten cruisers and 20 torpedo boats. Russian forces attacked off the Swedish coast, German ships suffered damage, then counterattacked forcing Russian retreat as Berlin intelligence is unavailable.
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International News Service
London
Baltic
Copenhagen
Berlin
Stockholm
Petrograd
Russian submarine sinks three Turkish ships in Black Sea
Petrograd reports a Russian submarine has sunk three Turkish vessels in the Black Sea. The ships were carrying oats and provisions bound for Constantinople, according to the admiralty.
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International News Service
Petrograd
Black Sea
Admiralty
Constantinople
German Forces Capture Over Russians in Recent Operations
Overseas News Agency reports German troops have captured 1,180 Russian officers and 520,000 men in fighting from May 20 to June 17. Berlin asserts the claim in a semi official statement dated July 8.
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International News Service
Berlin
Today
Decatur Observes Glorious Fourth on July Fifth in Quiet Style
The Decatur community marks the day as the Fourth with minimal fireworks and quiet celebrations. Many stay local, some join the Decatur Navigation big boat excursion, others attend Huntsville events, or private picnics. Post offices and banks close, with limited window hours. theatres offer special programs and outings to Birmingham.
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Decaturs
Decatur Navigation Company
Huntsville
Moving Picture Theatres
Hartselle
Cullman
Pulaski
Knights of Pythias
Birmingham
Magic City
President Wilson hears of Capitol explosion and Diaz death
President Wilson received dispatches reporting an explosion at the Capitol and the death of Porfirio Diaz in Paris. He declined to comment on the developments.
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Wilson
Cornish
N. H
Capitol
Porforio Diaz
Paris
Attempt on J. P. Morgan at Glen Cove shocks New York
J. P. Morgan, head of J. P. Morgan & Company, was shot twice at his Glen Cove summer home by I F Holt of Ithaca a Cornell former French professor. Morgan wounded but not seriously. Holt arrested after a claim of acting to stop European slaughter.
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Great New York Banking House
Long Island
International News Service
New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
J. P. Morgan & Company
Glenn Cove
J. P. Morgan
Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Financial District
Glen Cove
William E. Layster
F. Holt
Holt
America
Austro Germans Near Warsaw in 33 Miles
Austrian forces along the Vistula push toward Ivangorod, reaching 33 miles from Warsaw. Russian defense weakens as reports say the great fortress on the Vistula may be besieged soon with supplies withdrawn, signaling a swift fall.
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Vienna
Amsterdam
Vistula
Ivangorod
Fighting in the Dardenelles reported in official statement
News from Constantinople reports terrific fighting on the Gallipoli peninsula where Turkish forces repelled Allied attacks and casualties were inflicted as trenches held firm. The official statement confirms renewed clashes along the peninsular front.
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Constantinople
Gallipoli Peninsular
Heavy losses reported as Italians or Austrians clash
Rome reports heavy casualties in the Alps as Austrians and Italians exchange fierce counter attacks near the trenches. Allies claim Italian actions retook ground but were repulsed in spots.
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Rome
Austrahe Alps
Atetriana
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