Okuma Praised as He Is Made Marquis for Russia Pact
Japanese cabinet secretary debunks retirement rumors and lauds premier Okuma for guiding the Russia alliance. He gains marquis title and seats in peers, with Motono Ishii and Kato elevated as barons for successful diplomacy and wartime leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuna
Russia
Prince Terauchi
Korea
Takaaki Kato
Okuma
Germany
House of Peers
Japan Times
Marquis Okuma
Lim
Japan
Order of the Chrysanthemum
Baron Motono
Petrodgrad
Baron Ishii
Baron Kato
Allance
Mitsuomi Kamio
Tsing-tau
Hayao Shimamura
Navy
Rokuro Yashiro
Sadakichi Kato
Russians Unleash New Offensive Tactics on Austro-Hungarian Lines
Vienna reports a bold Russian assault employing mass infantry advances under heavy artillery, followed by devastating drum fire. Austrian officers claim front-line losses rise as Russian tactics use vast shell supply from multiple nations to overwhelm trenches in Bukowina and Volhynia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bukowina
Volhynia
Babies Become More Expensive in London
London reports higher costs for newborns due to wartime inflation. Food and milk prices rise, feeding bottles and methylated spirits increase, and baby garments and wool products surge. Medicines, perambulators, and nurse wages all climb, pushing the yearly burden well above 1914 levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Japan Extends Rule in Captured Islands
Tokyo dispatch reports that Japan has widened administration in the South Seas after the war outbreak. Seven of the largest islands host primary schools teaching Japanese. A plan to send 60 natives to Japan and maintain island communications is noted while the final disposition awaits peace.
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Associated Press
Tokio
German South Sea Islands
Japan
Caroline
Marshall
Kazuyoshi Yagya
Bank of Formosa
Sue
South Seas
South China
Mr. Yagyu
Amoy
Swatow
Sinapore
Far East
Pacific Mail resumes Oriental service with oil burner Ecuador
The Pacific Mail Steamship company will restart its Oriental passenger service with the oil fueled steamer Ecuador sailing from San Francisco to Honolulu Yokohama Kobe Shanghai Manila and Hong Kong. Freight at 20 a ton and war ship shortages prompted reorganization. oil bunkering replaces coal loading, easing voyage operations for travelers.
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San Francisco
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Ecuador
Honolulu
Yokohama
Kobe
Shanghai
Manila
Hong Kong
Pacific Mail Company
rans-Pacific
Oriental
Card of Thanks for Mrs Killen Family
A card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for tender ministering during the prolonged illness and bereavement of Mrs. Killen. The note invokes a biblical sentiment about serving those in need and is signed by WM. Killen and family.
Farmers to Organize to Get Good Spring Wheat Prices
Spring wheat growers from the Dakotas and Minnesota meet in Fargo to plan a price demand strategy. O S Morris of the Non Partisan Leader will speak as the Farmers' party builds support. Each raiser will state production costs to establish a reasonable price per bushel and stop discrimination.
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Fargo
N. D
Dakotas
Minnesota
O. S. Morris
Farmers’ Party
North Dakota
Morris
Luther League Convention Opens With Four Thousand Attendees
In Eagle Grove Iowa on August 13 nearly four thousand visitors attend the opening session of the national Luther league convention. The gathering includes 200 ministers and 500 lay delegates, with relatives and visitors from across the United States. Local families open homes for guest hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Grove
The
Luther League
United States
Commercial Club
Foley Kidney Pills Relieve Longstanding Backache
Green Bay resident Josephé G. Wolf credits Foley Kidney Pills with ending months of severe backache and sleepless nights caused by kidney trouble. The advertisement urges sufferers with weak backs and rheumatic pains to try Foley Kidney Pills, sold by Mann Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephé G. Wolf
Green Bay, Wise
Foley
Mann Drug Co
Sale of Personal Property From John Kaney Estate
Administrator Ed L. Ragan announces a public auction of the late John Kaney estate. On Monday September 18 1916 at 2 pm at the deceased premises the purchaser will pay cash for a soda fountain and fixtures. Auction conducted by Ed L. Ragan Admr. August 17 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kaney
Towit
Twelfth Judicial District
North Main Street
High Point
Southern Bugsy Company
Walter Royal
Southern Buggy Company
Maling
Saidi
Bupsy
Accounta
Ditch Stocks Greatly Increase in Value in Amsterdam
Amsterdam reports a sharp rise in Dutch stock prices after reopening the bourse in February 1915. A list of 100 major banks and companies shows total gains exceeding $112,000,000, with some issues up 100 to 700 percent. Holland-America Line shares add $19,400,000 in value over 18 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Stock Exchange
Holland-America Line
Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy Endorsed for Summer Use
A local notice urges every family to keep Chamberlain’s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand during hot weather. It claims the preparation has no superior and should be purchased now before summer ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlains
Rail Schedule Notice for Carolina and Yadkin River R R Co
Carolina and Yadkin River Railroad Company publishes a timetable effective October 1 1915 showing expected train arrival and departure times at listed stations. The schedule includes a disclaimer that stated times are not guaranteed and subject to conditions.
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North Carolina
Terminal Station
Norfolk
Asheboro
Norfolk Southern
Eastern
North Carolinna
N. B
Aberdeen
Sumday
Connetts
Stuer
Charlotte
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Diet
Rie
Vienna
Pacific Mail Steamship
WM. Aillen and Family
Luther Leaguers
L. Ragan
Admr
Bell
Southern Bell Telephone
Carolina& Yadkin River
R. R. Co
Dally A
P. m
High Rock
Denton
Gordontown
Thomasville Enone
Thomasville
W. FE. Price
Southerm Buggy Company
G. S. Ferguson
Superior Court
Wachewia Bank & Trust Co
Wachovia Bank
Wescott Roberson, Chmn
Nas
W. C. Idol, Cashie
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