Dothan Paid Higher Salt Freight Than Graceville
The article reports salt freight from New Orleans to Dothan 390 miles at 9 cents per 100 pounds compared with Graceville 96 miles at 47 cents per 100 pounds, showing Dothan’s rates are higher. The Alabama chamber of commerce and railroad commissions campaign for fair rates cites discrimination against Dothan and other towns, with efforts to present data and seek relief.
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New Orleans
Dothan
Graceville
Fla
Bothan
Chamber of Commerce
Interatate Hall Road Commission
Alabama-Railroad Commission
Desperate Fighting Resumes at Liege in World War I
Fragmentary dispatches report desperate fighting in Liege as German forces pursue a final push to seize the city. Casualty figures and German commander losses are stated, with reports of thousands killed or wounded and prisoners taken.
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Count Plett
Carhajal
Polug
Vere
Meat Prices Rising as War Impacts Markets
Chicago notes meat prices climbing by two to eighteen cents over Saturday figures with broader commodity increases. The unrest linked to European conflict drives higher costs across the supply chain. A local photo play depicts economic strain and audience reactions amid rising prices.
Anslane Hun Tries To End Presidency
Washington August 18 traders ask Wax arrested after a shorthand report shows Anslane Hun attempting to remove President Wirson from office. The incident unfolds amid political tension and ongoing investigations.
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Anslane Hun
Wirson
Hungarian Man Tries Access to White House Grounds
The incident led to an appeal in New York on August 11 claiming the American people would be made to consent to drastic government action. The subject, Vass, a Hungarian described as insane, sought to talk to the president and to restore European shipping following a meeting that shaped the stance of U.S. policy.
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Vass
White House
New York
United States
Mrs. Wilson Buried in Georgia Soil as Church Bells Toll
Rome Georgia reports bells toll across the state for Mrs. Wilson. A funeral train carries her remains to Georgia. services at the First Presbyterian Church will be brief as public and private establishments close in mourning. The President spent time in meditation by the casket.
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Georgia
First Presbyterian Church
War News Digest From Multiple Fronts Aug 11 1914
Reports circulate that Japan may declare war on Germany within a day. Paris says French forces trap and inflict heavy losses near Ling, with thousands killed wounded and prisoners. England defeats Germans in the channel while British-American tension grows over wartime communications. Diplomatic strains rise as Italy moves toward war with Austria and Belgrade endures bombardment.
Casino di Monte Carlo closed after shooting report
AP Rome dispatch reports the Casino di Monte Carlo closed following a shooting incident. Vice Director Kote han teem was shot amid the German war context, according to a Geneva telegraph cited by the Giornale d’Italia correspondent.
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Rome
Casino
Genom
The
Giornale
Pam Asks United States to Suspend Mail Order Business
Washington August 11 Japan urged the post office department to partially suspend money order service with Japan and to halt deposits for Japan in the United States Officials say the move signals Japan expects war and wishes to avoid funds capture on the high seas
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Pam
United States
Postofice
Japan
Farmers urged to diversify crops and livestock
Secretary N. T. Cobb told about one hundred farmers at Selma church to plant a hundred acres in cottonless crops and expand cattle and hog raising. He urged diversification to raise marketable products and better usage of farm resources.
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N. T. Cobb
Gham
Selma
Mr. Cobb
Do General Post Note: Princess Connaught And Son In Good Health
Princess Connaught and her infant son are reported to be doing well after the birth in London in August. The announcement notes the mother and child are in good health and confirms the marriage occurred about a year ago.
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Connaught
Paichean
Fife
Kaiser Expected to Sweep Through Belgium Says Authority
A London report quotes an English military authority predicting Kaiser plans to sweep Belgium. The claim cites Belgium’s potential stance and notes no evidence the region would join a broader war.
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Kaiser
Ove Balham
London
Belgium
Sid
Villa de Dieppe Arrives from Shields in New War Vessel
A Norwegian hark named Villa de Dieppe arrived today from Shields. The vessel, reported to be a war vessel with two fennel em Nantuckett, has its identity not fully confirmed. The report notes the date as Aug 11 with events tied to Angwat 14.
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New York
Villa de Dieppe
Shields
Thonday
Angwat
Fennelem Nantuckett
Queen Wilhelmina Promotes General Benevolent Committee
Queen Wilhelmina calls all to aid those in need and suggests forming a general benevolent committee with the ministry of commerce as president, as reported from Nile Amsterdam via London dated August 11.
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Amsterdam
London
Wilhelmine
Avery
Gu ns to Protect Quebec Reported in Ottawa Dispatch
Ottawa Aug 11. It was learned today that the military expedition to Quebec included Tall pamphlet spread and patrol. Joe Strickland of Welch and H Floyd of Midland City appeared here, with Ming Dot Weaver returning from a prior retreat.
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Bulgarig
Wer Tadey Lid
Ottawa
Quebec
H. ¥. Floyd
Midland City
Wae
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