Lerlanaw torpedoed and sunk by German submarine
The Lerlanaw, an American freighter, was torpedoed by a German submarine near Kirkwall on July 25. Its captain and 32 crew abandoned ship and were rescued at Kirkwall. The Jeblanaw, owned by Herby Stearns, was en route from Anchorage to Helfent with cargo of Max. The German government declared a state of war on April 18.
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Lerlanaw
London
Kirkwall
Xeothiod
Delk
Aeut Ber
Jeblanaw
Herby Stearns Waupainy
New York
Helfent
Trotand
Max
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Staten
Archangel Previows
Mall Fire Last Night Near House
Fragmentary report notes a fire at a nearby house owned by JH Merelo. Firemen reportedly made headway before alarms, with responders moving to neighboring building. Unclear names and details due to garbled OCR.
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Merelo
Shelplock
Germany May Send No Reply To Wilson Note This Month
Washington, based on a London report, Germany will not reply to President Wilsons latest note on submarine warfare before the end of the month if at all. The article says Germany may renew oral negotiations to reach an amicable agreement on the disputed points while awaiting Washington's reply and notes Britain will likely send a supplementary note to Ambassador Page in London within 24 hours.
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Wilson
Ava
Gerard
Lansing
Germany
Washington
Dr. Warren of Noma Fla on business today
Dr Warren of Noma Florida was seen in town on business today. The brief sighting notes his routine visit and local presence without additional details.
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Dr. Warren
Noma,Fla
Dempsey Uses Kidney Pills in Local Testimony
Local note reports Dempsey, a Western Union telegraph inspector, praising Down's Kiddies Pills from McCollum's Drug Store for kidney and back relief. Dempsey, Lilian and Maud Ethe r Farmer mention a trip to visit Mr. and Mrs. Banach, now returning home to Valdosta.
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Western Union Telegraph
Dana St. Dothan
Down
McCollum
Deng
Dempsey
Fos
Hilburn Co
Baffalo
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Lilian and
Maud Ether Farmer
Mr. and
Mex
We Banach
Valdosta
The Deacon's One Hoss Shay and tire walls
The piece argues that pneumatic tire strength lies in its fabric walls, not the tread. Cotton fabric in the walls resists heat and wear best, but excess fabric increases friction heat and weakens adhesion, causing early failure. A balanced wall design yields the most resilient tire at fair cost.
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IHE
Goodrich
Safety in Shipbuilding and the Lessons of Disasters
A critical look at maritime safety regulations notes that the federal inspection service cannot judge construction quality. After the Eastland disaster, laws strengthened life saving rules, yet many ships still risk passenger traffic if they meet minor requirements and carry enough life boats. The piece laments ongoing neglect of water transport safety and the human cost.
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Secretary of Commerce
United States
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