German Colonial Society Calls for Expanded Empire
London reports outline a program from the German Colonial Society demanding a broad overseas empire. It calls for large territorial acquisitions in Africa and the Americas, strategic Pacific points, and extensive coaling stations and cables to support Germany’s world power ambitions.
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London
Germany
America
German Colonial Society
British African Society
South America
The
W. S. Solf
Duke of Mecklenburg
Bernhard Dernburg
German Empire
Indian Oceans
Pacific
Canary Islands
Cape Verde Islands
West Africa
St. Helene
British West Indies
Panama
Japanese YMCA Home Dedicated in Tokio Center
The new national headquarters for Japan's Young Men's Christian Association was dedicated September 24. The elegant building stands amid Tokyo's large student center and draws attention for its beauty.
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Tokio
Young Men’s Christian Associations
Japan
Dogs Consume 103 Much Good Food in NC Debate
Raleigh reports a eastern North Carolina lawyer urged Governor Bickett to call a special assembly to banish excessive dog feeding. The governor may not convene for such a law but supports curbing wasteful dog use as many families struggle to feed children. The piece notes farmers bring food to High Point yet tobacco remains the chief crop there.
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Raleigh
North Carolina General Assembly
Bickett
North Carolina
Floods Devastate Southern China Harp Vast Inland Waters
Torrential rains in Shansi Henan and Western Chili provinces flood 200000 square miles of land driving about 1 million Chinese from homes. Tientsin, a major port, sees over half its population waterlogged as Grand canal and Pei Ho canal waters surge. Thousands flee on san sanpans and rafts while dikes fail along the Yellow River.
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Henan
Chilli
Chibli
Grand Canal
Tientsin
North China
Pei Ho
Te Chinese Conservatovy Board
San
Yellow River
Wei River
Paotingtu
Chihli
Rail links severed as floods close north China routes
Peking to the Yangtze corridor is washed out in many places leaving north China without rail service and river traffic to Shanghai. London reports a newly formed grand lodge of women Freemasons claims possession of all original secrets and predicts eventual recognition by men.
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Peking
Yangtsze
North
China
Shanghai
London
Women Freemasons
City Transfer Co offers 24 hour auto service and cars for hire
Local notice advertises City Transfer Co led by J A Dalton offering auto service and cars for hire anywhere at all hours. Contact Jay 25 and night line 3441 for arrangements.
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J. A. Dalton
Jay
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