Submarine freighter concept sparks wartime debate
Washington reports experts picture a 200 foot U boat with 2900 ton displacement capable of hauling 2000 tons of cargo. German U boats famed for Diesel engines and efficient subs may lead to underwater cargo ships with air pressure tanks and single powerplant. Naval authorities note German experience and possible use of subs for trade and fuel efficient propulsion.
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Lieut
C. W. Nimitz
Germany
Nimitz
Ac ‘Alty
Mrs Osteen Will Recover From Poisoning Attempt
Danville Virginia July 10 Mrs Nannie Osteen survived a suicide attempt after ingesting ten bichloride of mercury tablets and sugar of lead solution She then drank the liquid to wash them down and the poisons acted as an emetic saving her life
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Danville
Danvilel
Nannie Osteen
Rivers Bank Full Across Georgia and Alabama
Atlanta July 10 floods swelled rivers across Georgia and eastern Alabama with several industrial plants halted by flooded basements and two Georgia deaths reported in the last day. In Columbus the Chattahoochee threatened to overflow while Girard Alabama saw water in many Negro housing areas and rail traffic disrupted across the region.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Alabama
Columbus
L48
Girard
Ala
Négro
Governor Johnson Opens Senate Candidacy in San Francisco
San Francisco on July 10 reports Governor Johnson voiced willingness to run for the United States Senate. He had previously declared support for Charles F. Hughes as President.
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San Francisco
Johnson
United States Senate
Charles F. Hughes
Biliousness and Stomach Trouble Relief
A Lima Ohio resident describes two years of stomach trouble and biliousness with dizziness and nausea. After trying Chamberlain's Tablets from an advertisement, condition improved rapidly and the remedy is said to be widely available.
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Misa Primp
Verbryke
Lima
Ohio
Chamberlain
Go-Getter Salesmen of the World Convene in Detroit
In Detroit on July 10 a congress gathers hundreds of international salesmen to debate whether they are born or made. Keynote speakers include Hugh Chalmers and William C Redfield, with topics on psychology costs ethics and open forum clubs, aiming to standardize practice and form an international body for salesmen.
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Detroit
Mich
Hugh Chalmers
Chalmers Motor Company
Lafe Young
Des Moines
Iowa
William C. Redfield
Tohmas Lipton
London
Norval A. Hawkins
Ford Motor Company
Arthur Brisbane
New York
Garath Selfridge
Selfridge
Eng
Congress
Resolutions Committee
Two Million Belgian Children to Be Helped
London reports 2.5 million Belgian children under German control, with British Empire events aiding relief. Schools and flag nations unite for Belgian day, raising funds via sports and entertainments from Fiji to Aberdeen, except Canada observing King Albert's Fete day on November 15.
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London
Belgium
British Empire
Fiji
Aberdeen
National Committee For Relief
Canada
Albert
Arthur Henderson
M. P
Board of Education
England
Wales
Society Displays Bathing Suits In Atlantic City
Atlantic City on July 10 showcases society bathing suits described as exceptionally glamorous and slender with low necklines. The pieces are praised for precise fit and minimal sleeves, reflecting high fashion influence on the shore scene.
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Atlantic City
N.J
Paris
Oklahoma's Fame Noted by London Geographical Expert
A London newspaper's geographical expert comments on Oklahoma in relation to a cyclone disaster at Kemp City. He adds a footnote stating Oklahoma is an American territory near Kansas and Texas with its chief town's population around 5,000.
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London
Oklahoma
England
Kemp City
Okla
Kansas
Noross
Texas
Americans in Hot Fight in France and Canada Enlistment
British dispatch from France notes intense combat as Americans endure heavy shellfire and trench charges with bayonets in mud. Many Americans also served with Canadian battalions, some crossing the border to enlist for the war effort. Three American officers were killed re-taking Observatory Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amon
Canada
Geme
West
Far West
Spokane
Manitoba
Steamer Added to List of Lost Vessels in Gulf Storm
Biloxi Mississippi July 10 The American schooner St Bartholomew from Biloxi joined seven missing schooners feared to have foundered or dashed ashore in a tropical storm. Crews totaling 450 were involved in Saturday Sunday searches for missing ships and small craft. wreckage was found but unidentifiable and losses in the area were estimated over 150000 dollars.
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Biloxi
Miss
St. Bartholomew
Mrs Lacy Little Dies in China Mission Field
News from Greensboro reports the death of Mrs. Lacy L. Little in Kiangyim China. A native of Yorkville South Carolina she and her husband served as Southern Presbyterian missionaries for 25 years. Her passing brings sorrow to many in North and South Carolina.
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Greensboro
A. W. McAlister
Lacy L. Little
Kiangyim
China
High Point Independents Defeat Ramseur 6-2 injumping game
Ramseur fell to the High Point Independents by 6 to 2 in a well played Saturday contest. Heavy hitting at key moments and strong fielding by the visitors highlighted the affair with Ramseur’s Jones Peace Craven and Nance contributing to the home team’s effort.
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Ramiseur
High Point Independents
Jones and Peace
Craven
Nance
Foley Kidney Pills Quick Relief Claim
Advertises Foley Kidney Pills by Mann Drug Co as prompt in action for kidneys and rapid relief from rheumatism sore muscles backache and sleep disturbing bladder troubles. Includes claims of quick results and forceful marketing language.
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Mann Drug Co
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Simon Lake Aas
Mex- Lake
Alerft
Mrs. Osteen
France
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O. E. Kearns
J. H. Adams
H. A. Millis
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G. A. Pollock, JR
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Coal Cy
Arre
Ree W. Nee Oo Awaswe
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Kranich & Bach
Wing & Sons
Harvard
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Schultz
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