Greece Expands Martial Law Amid Balkan Turmoil
Dispatch from Athens reports Greece moves to martial law to control railways and press as Greece mobilizes troops and ships. Rumors say Russian advances near Lutsk influence Balkan dynamics while Romania braces for broader conflict amid submarine activity and western artillery clashes.
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Kevin Luis
Bulescott
Tie Tas
Athens
Adda
Gree
German Toys Arrive With Dutch Steamship Sloter Disk
Cargo aboard the Dutch steamship Sloter disk brought 1 847 cases of German made toys to New Orleans Louisiana. The ship arrived from Rotterdam and forms part of a broader exchange of goods between the two nations.
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New Orleans
Sloter
Rotterdam
Strikers Wound 3 Policemen at Corbin Factory
Three policemen were injured by bricks and stones thrown by strike rioters at the Corbin screw factory of the American Hardware Corporation in New Britain Connecticut. William J. Bryan spoke in Columbia South Carolina. Aryan quoted hoping prohibition would not be a campaign issue in 1916.
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Conn
Corbin
American Hardware Corporation
Columbia
S. C
William J. Bryan
Aryan
Cattle Quarantine Established Against Illinois
Tennessee announces a quarantine on cattle sheep and swine from Illinois and bans the shipment of anti cholera serum and virus into the state.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennesse
Income tax changes spark debate on American finances
Analyzed tax reform proposals under consideration in Washington as details emerge on burden shifts for households and businesses. Officials cite revenue projections, while critics warn of hidden costs and potential effects on investment and growth.
Children Burned In Dayton Home Tragedy
Three children aged 14 and 7 of Joseph Szencsoth suffocated in a Dayton residence when a fire damaged the home while their mother was away on an errand.
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Joseph Szencsoth
Dutch Ship Sinks In Thames After Mine Strike
The Dutch steamer Kon Ingen of 9000 tons capsized and sank in the Thames after striking a mine while en route from Batavia to Amsterdam. The vessel was bound for Amsterdam when disaster struck near London.
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Amsterdan
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Java
Parcel Post Extension Discussed by Washington Group
The United States section of the International High Commission on uniformity of laws met in Washington to review a proposed extension of parcel post rates. A jet aircraft rate and inclusion of all American continent countries were among topics discussed.
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Washington
United States
International High Commission On Uniformity of
Baseballs for Prisoners and Typhoid Outbreaks Across States
Prison officials in Little Rock received baseballs turned over from games in the Southern Association still usable for more play. Princeton University plans to hire ninety undergraduates as student waiters in the Commons. A typhoid outbreak in Menard County prompted calls for state board involvement with zero cases in Petersburg, ten in Athens, and nine in Greenview.
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Ite
Southern Association
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Menard County
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Petersbure
Athens
Greenview
Texan's Mountain Search Suspended for Missing Educator
The search for Rev. Thornton R. Sampson, a prominent Texas educator who vanished weeks ago in the Rocky Mountain National Park, has been abandoned. The report notes the case now rests without new leads or active rescue efforts.
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Colo
Thornton R. Sampson
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Rocky Mountain National Park
German Army Clears Roads and Advances on Front
German forces push along occupied routes and threaten Serbia and Bulgaria while the Western Front sees heavy artillery and airship activity. Eastward they aim to seize Dvinsk and Vilna as Russian frontier operations continue and Austrian defenses hold in the Balkans.
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Woman Freed by Jury in Brooklyn Court Case
A 20 year old woman, accused of theft and related charges, was acquitted by a jury in Brooklyn. The courtroom reaction showed relief for the defendant and sorrow among spectators as the verdict was read. The two children of the defendant waited with relatives while the audience reacted emotionally.
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China hires cotton expert amid agricultural push
The Chinese government hires an Albertan agronomist from Texas A&M's agricultural experiment station on a three year contract to boost cotton production in China. The Parcel Post Convention between the United States and Argentina is ratified by Victorino de la Placa, president of DUP, in Buenos Aires.
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Duiueaile Pamumpes
China
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Texas
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Victorino de la Placa
Re Dup
United States
Pictures Shown in 9 Hours
The report notes rapid film showings in New York after the cubWAY disaster with crowded theaters and swift venue changes as audiences sought screenings within a single day.
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New York
Treadway Move
Holiness Elder Curses Omaha Town at Camp Meeting
Holiness preacher C J Zook denounced Toollouve Nebraska during the final camp meeting of the denomination. He prayed that the wages of sin be visited on the town, declaring it indifferent and wicked. The town remains intact.
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Omaha
Dodson's Liver Tone Advertises Harmless Calmer
An old advertisement promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel. It claims calomel damages bones, causes nausea and cramps, and warns against salivation. The copy touts improved liver function, headache relief, and daily vigor with a money back guarantee.
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Dodson
Tony
Touching Up A Painter's Check Sparks A Saintly Dispute
A cashier and artist Brushly argue over a check for services rendered with a claim that a $60 payment lacks balance against a $259 deposit. The cashier urges a stronger background and better contrasts to turn the piece into a true work of art.
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Mrushly
Rampant Skin Care Claims Amid Scrambled Ad Copy
A distorted OCR passage pitches Cuticura Soap and Ointment as cures for pimples blackheads and scalp issues while veering into nonsensical lines about feigned medical claims and scattered remarks on manners and servants. The jumble mentions dermatitis dandruff and a stray note about a jaundiced view of others, ending without clear context or names.
Marriage and Mathematics In A Rural Folklore Scene
A quip links marriage to arithmetic with lines on addition multiplication division and subtraction. The dialogue shifts to divorce, joking about proper weapons, and a rural comparison to a mule. The tone is rustic, with proverbs and playful, cautious humor.
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Tie
Eve
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