Haitian Mob Storms Legation After Mass Casualty Prisoner Killings
In Port au Prince a mob dragged President Guillaume from the French legation after a day of riots following the massacre of about 160 Haitian political prisoners. General Oscar was executed by gunfire as violence and fear spread. Washington sent a cruiser and Marines to Cape Haitian amid calls to protect Guillaume.
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Typhoon devastates coast as rescue efforts begin in China
Destructive typhoon hits Chinese shores causing widespread damage. Rescue teams search for missing mariners after ships were torn from anchors and vessels reported sunk or stranded. Officials warn of continuing high winds and rising waters along coastlines and in major ports.
Maneuvers: Wives join agitated rag event
Fragmentary text shows a gathering involving wives and a red rag movement during maneuvers. Key names or dates are unclear, but the scene suggests a civic or protest context with unspecified participants and actions.
Four Scandinavian Vessels Sunk by German Submarines
London reports German submarines continue activity in the North Sea. The Swedish steamer Emma and three Danish schooners Maria Neptunia and Lena were sunk. their crews were landed at Blyth today.
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Army Worm Pest Menacing Crops
Washington D C July 29 The department of agriculture warns farmers to expect the fall army worm moving east and north from Texas The worms threaten alfalfa corn and sorghums and may strip fields to bare stalks and stems as they migrate and grow rapidly Experts advise vigilant observation of crops and careful ground cover to delay damage
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Texas
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Italian Advance Slow but Steady on Italo Austro Front
London reports a week of fierce fighting on the Italo Austrian frontier with no clear outcome. Italians claim gains in Alone Valley and Monte Savanesh, while Austrians hold many positions. About 3,200 prisoners and various war trophies taken by Italian forces.
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Arizona Attorney General Seeks Delays on Mexican Executions
Los Angeles July 98 Wiley Jones attorney general of Arizona received a telegram from Secretary Lansing asking further reprieves for five Mexicans under a death sentence at Florence. The telegram cited the political situation in Mexico. Jones replied that the United States has no right to interfere.
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Mother Love Curriculum Debated by Wheeling Board
The Wheeling West Virginia school board, after lengthy deliberation, has near final decision on how to teach “mother love” in the curriculum. Officials indicated the program will be integrated in health education with a cautious approach to content and methods.
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German enveloping movement threatens Russian fronts
London reports a major German enveloping push in the east with 30,000 cavalry moving from Riga toward the Petrograd Warsaw railway and the southern artery to Odessa. The Times warns this could envelop the Russian army, jeopardize Warsaw, and shift railway bases to Germany, while Petrograd notes reversals near Pultusk and ongoing battles along the Vistula and Bug rivers. General Soukhomlinoff resigns as war minister. General Polivanoff appointed to succeed him.
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Black Sea
Serbia Plans Defensive Stance as Austrians Readies Offensive
Telegrams from Serbian prisoners reported to Messagero say Serbia will not launch offensive operations for now. Belgrade defenses include French aeroplanes and mixed artillery batteries, with about 290 000 infantry. Austrian forces are reportedly preparing a Serbian offensive with three fortified lines along the frontier.
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Paris
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Mensagero
Clean sweep over Russian ammo shortages reported in London
A Daily Mail correspondent notes a clean sweep of officials responsible for ammunition shortages. In Moscow and amid the Atatro German advance there is a grim public admission that counter offensives have been delayed and the war effort continues despite shortages.
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Daily Mall
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Stability of Credit in Europe Necessary
Washington July 28 Milton I. Alles of Riggs National Bank and representative of the National City Bank of New York says European government credit stability is vital to the United States for foreign trade and domestic industry.
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United States
Milton I. Alles
Riggs National Bank and Representua
National City Bank of Newark
Norwegian Bark Harboe Set On Fire By Submarine
The Norwegian bark Harboe, a three masted vessel built in 1878 and owned by H. J. Suingebye of Christiania, was attacked and set on fire Sunday by a German submarine off Amsterdam via London. The crew fled in boats after five minutes. The captain saw three other boats burning nearby.
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London
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N. BR
H. J. Suingebye
Christiania
Coastal bombardment hits rail line near Ancona
Austrian light cruisers and four torpedo boats bombarded the Adriatic shore railway from Senigallia to Pesaro at dawn. Shells struck Fano and Bonconvento while two hydroplane bombers hit Ancona causing casualties and damage.
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Paris
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Bon
Wife of Editor Norman Hapgood Granted Divorce
New York July 27 It became known today that Mrs Norman Hapgood obtained a divorce early last spring from Norman Hapgood editor of It Weeks Weekly Proceedings began to prance last winter No chores were made by Mrs Hapgood in her application and it Was that Crete ee no in connection with the separation was not contented Ha before her was Miss lly w. 7 were m inc in 4007, le oly. ter.
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New York
Norman Hapgood
Per's Weekly
Receiver Named to Take Over City of Nashville
Nashville July 24 Chancellor Allison appointed Robert Vaughn master in chancery as receiver for the City of Nashville. Circuit Judge Matthews using Tennessees ouster law suspended from office Mayor Hilary FE Howse and Commissioners Robert Elliott Lyle Andrews and others amid indictments over alleged official misconduct. West is at large. City credit not involved. move targets city officials.
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Robert Vaughn
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Tennessee
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Howse
Robert Elliott
Lyle Andrews
Andrews
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Britain hastens to amend notes amid US-Germany tension
Washington reports Sir Edward Grey cabled Secretary Lansing that Britain plans a new note on the orders in council and asks yesterday’s note be withheld from publication. A week is cited for the new communication, signaling a possible shift toward accepting US proposals. Secretary Lansing denies cotton would be placed on the contraband list.
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Lansing
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Germany
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Cotton
London
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Wilson
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Russian and German Fronts in World War I Update
Reports from Petrograd and London describe calls for broad mobilization in Siberia and German offensives near Warsaw and Vilna. Observers note key stakes around Narew Chelm and the Bug with heavy artillery, shifting fronts, and renewed fighting as Russian and French actions mix with Austro German efforts.
Fate of Becker Now Hanging in Balance
New York July 29 Justice Ford was to decide on Becker's request for a third trial or to hear witnesses in support of a new trial. Becker in Sing Sing reportedly prepared another statement protesting innocence, to be released if the Friday execution proceeds.
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New York
Deesion
Justlce Ford
Charles Becker
Becker
Sing Sing
Endurance sure to win, says Asquith amid war review
Premier Asquith told the House of Commons that the war will continue with endurance. He praised Russian allies for gallant efforts to stem invasion and preserve integrity, and noted Italy's steady advance toward a near objective. He expressed confidence in Dardanelles operations and in British and French western forces. The premier marked a year of war and described a miraculous national transformation and strengthened resolve. The submarine threat, he said, would not inflict major harm on Allied trade as seas remain clear and supply lines steady.
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House of Commons
Italy
Dardanelles
Huntieh
German Protestants Plan Prayers for Victory and Aid
Berlin reports the Protestant church board of Germany will dedicate next Sunday to prayers for the national cause. Funds raised will aid widows and orphans. Bishop Korum of Treves received a letter from Pope Benedict thanking him for the voter’s penny contributions. The pope remarks on the war and its toll on relations and spirits.
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Sayville
Protestant Church Board of Germany
Uwt
Korum
Treves
Pope Benedict
Ponte
Hanna Installed as Archbishop Today
In Vrenciaro on July 24 Mount Rev. reports the installation of Hanna as archbishop. Details indicate a formal ceremony with local clergy and civic figures witnessing the event. The report notes the new archbishop assumes duties effective immediately.
Edward Hanna Installed Archbishop of San Francisco
Edward J. Hanna was installed as archbishop of San Francisco today, succeeding the late Archbishop Riordan who died December 27 1914 after a 21 year tenure. A distinguished clergy gathering led by apostolic delegate Most Rev John Roxane attended the ceremony as the pallium conferral awaited Rome due to wartime delays. The San Francisco province includes the dioceses of Sacramento Monterey Los Angeles and Salt Lake City.
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San Francisco
Riordan
Josephus Alemany
Wlo
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United States
Rome
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Monterey
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Salt Laky City
President Wilma Woe Plays Golf with Cary in Cornish
President Wilma Woe starts an informal tea with Dr. Cary, naval aide, and philatelist after a morning golf game. Margaret Wilion hosts the event honoring members of the Cornish artial author colony for the afternoon gathering.
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