Italy Declares War on Turkey Amid War News
London Aug 24 Italy declares war on Turkey in response to Turkish refusals and Libyan unrest. Italy claims to defend its subjects and demands Turkish passports. The Duma reports German loss of the Moltke, three cruisers, and torpedo boats in the Riga battle as German forces withdraw under Russian and British naval actions.
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Amsterdam
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Syria
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Central News
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Washington to seek explanation on White Star sinking
The Washington government will deliberate to fix responsibility for the loss of American lives and endangerment of others after examining conditions surrounding the White Star steamer sinking. Germany will be given a chance to explain the tragedy and the submarine commander’s actions. Thirty nine persons were aboard the ship at the time of loss.
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Washington
Germany
Germany Asked to Explain Interpretation of Naval Treaty
Western Newspaper Union News Service reports the United States replies to Germany over the sinking of the Wm. P. Frye. Secretary Lansing proposes combining arbitration with a mixed commission to fix indemnity, asks Germany to declare which treaty interpretation governs future naval operations, and suggests appointing experts with an imperial umpire if they disagree.
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Union News Service
Washington
Germany
Wm. P. Frye
State Department
The
Hague
United States
Lansing
Gerard
Berlin
Wilson Names Hawaiian Judge
Washington President Wilson appointed William L Whitney of Hawaii a judge in the First Circuit Court of Hawaii. William W Russell was appointed American minister to the Dominican republic.
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Washington
William L. Whitney
Hawaii
First Circuit Court
William W. Russell
Dominican Republic
Davidson Holds Officials Blameless In Kidnapping Case
Milledgeville Ga Prison officials are declared blameless over the kidnapping of Leo M Frank from the state prison farm. R B Davidson chairman of the State Prison Commission, with Commissioners Bailey and Patterson, said the band acted swiftly and was well organized, leaving no responsibility on the commission or farm staff.
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Governor to investigate lynching in Georgia town
Governor Harris announced he would return to Atlanta to aid the prison commission in investigating the lynching of Leo M. Frank. He said the people are entitled to all the facts and he proposes to ensure they have them.
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Fitzgerald
N. 1. Harris
Atlanta
Leo M. Frank
Houston Post
First use of electricity in a mine in 1879
A 19th century note recalls electricity lighting a Scotch colliery in 1879. The snippet also includes an ad for Red Cross Bag Blue laundry product and a humorous prayer quip from the Houston Post, commenting on religious supplications.
Cuticura Adv and Political Banter in an Odd Ad Mix
An old advertisement touts Cuticura self shampooing with touches of Cuticura Ointment for scalp and skin care, inviting free samples by mail from Boston. The snippet also includes a wry political quip from Senator Sorghum contrasting political economy theory with vote gathering.
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Cuticura
Dept. XY
Boston
Adv
Prize Definition of Money by Henry B Beggs
Henry B Beggs of Sheffield England won a prize from a British weekly for a definition of money. He described money as an article that may be used as a universal passport to everywhere except heaven and as a universal provider of everything except happiness.
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Henry B. Beggs
Sheffield
England
Heaven
Invisible Splendors in Suburban Map Parade
A farmer bristles at a subdivision’s claimed countryside view noting the map shows a city hall nearby with a fountain park and cars everywhere. The exchange highlights urban encroachment on rural identity and the ironic view of country life.
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Farmer Corntessel
Water proof match box floats when dropped in water
A water proof match box has been invented that will float when dropped into water. A suggestion notes a dialogue about affection and reciprocity between Bir and a madam.
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Bir
Stranger Hitter Turns Tryout Into Right Field Test
Detroit Tigers manager Hughey Jennings runs open tryouts for anyone claiming to be a ballplayer. A stranger arrived at practice and claimed to be a right fielder, but asked which is right field in the park, delaying the session and prompting a humorous exchange. In Wisconsin, Insurance Commissioner Ekern urged immediate state action to protect life and property in charitable and penal institutions with sprinkler systems, noting it is cheaper to prevent fire losses than pay them.
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Hughey Jennings
Detroit Tigers
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Mr. Jennings
Ekern
Wisconsin
Oshkosh
Mendota
Light Enough Cholly Fears Water and Miss Pert Encourages Hope
Cholly confesses fear of sinking and avoiding water while Miss Pert reassures him. She notes that familiarity often makes people smile at others epitaphs.
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Cholly
Miss Pert
Germany's Potato Crop Set Huge Record This Year
Germany yielded a massive potato crop, official statistics show 50,200,000 metric tons versus 34,300,000 in 1912. Many potatoes were diseased and perishable, keeping prices low despite the large harvest.
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Germany
Faces Turned Toward Sunrise Quote
A brief quotation from Elbert Hubbard appears emphasizing that in a busy world the age seeks men who can bear burdens and take action with faces turned toward the sunrise.
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Elbert Hubbard
Chicago "better babies" week reflects city’s concerns
A brief quip from the Hoston Advertiser questions how a child can thrive in Chicago, noting the city’s "better babies" week and underscoring urban challenges on child welfare.
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Hoston Advertiser
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