Egyptologists Challenge Joseph Smith Beliefs About Mummies and Gods
Egyptology scholars at Utah challenge Joseph Smith claims about golden tablets and embalming jars, asserting ancient hieroglyphics reveal his revelations as speculative. Professors say Smith misread Egyptian texts, while university turmoil over Mormon influence prompts protests and potential court action for reinstatement of ousted faculty.
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Joseph Smith
Mormon Church
Voetory
Utah
Smith
Jth
Joseph
Banksen
Abraham
University of Utah
Board of Regents
Tohe University
Hue
Edgar James T
Niversity of Utah
Milton H. Bevey
Th Badera
Church
Levey
Ehurch
Jeph Smith
Crouette
United States
Banks
Angel
Michael
Fitton
Grand Ciaguit Reopens After Rain Delays
Kilamazoo Amleh reports reopening after rain delays. The program outlined trotting and pacing events with entries for a 2:14 trot a 2:08 trot and a 2:08 pace, during a resumed racing card.
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Kilamazoo
Amleh
National in try debates over NZ government figures
An unclear London dispatch from August 4 reports a dispute involving New Zealand government personnel and five government and five private figures tied to a broader political row.
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London
Torinca
New Zealand
Wellington
Collision Fatally Burns Train Passenger in California
A runaway locomotive collided with an Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe passenger train near Sunta Ana California today Aug 4. Fire erupted and several injuries were reported with one man dead.
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Sunta Ana
Cal
Olegy Colldeil
Atchison, Toent & Satta Fe
Hold Wheat Hips, The Valve Medi Variant
Fragmentary OCR note mentions wheat from America with unclear reference to a device or method. The readable text is insufficient to identify people, places, or concrete events.
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Aiden
America
War of attrition drives German losses, British officer says
An allied commander says Germany’s army is being eroded in Russia, Flanders and the east at about 7,000 killed wounded or captured daily, totaling roughly 210,000 a month. He notes many are not permanently lost and argues the war of attrition will decide the conflict unless Germany shifts strategy. Berlin bans casualty publications to avoid unrest.
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London
Germany
Russia
Fene
Flanders
Joffre
Berlin
Frederick William Wise
Gallipoli Crest Taken by British Troops
London reports that British forces have gained the crest of the ridge on the Gallipoli peninsula and improved positions in the Dardanelles, per today’s official press bureau release.
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Gallipoli
Turk Peninsula
London Press Bureau
London
Gallipoli Peninsula
Dadanelles
Anglo French air flotilla bomb Strassburg in Alsace
A mixed Anglo French air flotilla flew over Strassburg and dropped 25 bombs. The extent of the damage from the explosions is not yet known. Strassburg is the Alsace Lorraine capital, about 80 miles southeast of Metz.
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Paris
Strassburg
Geneva
Havas
Alsace- Lorraine
Metz
Duma Unanimous Calls for Finishing Battle
Petrograd August 3 Michael V Rodsianko of Ekaterinoslav was reelected president of the Russian Duma by a vote of 66 to 42. The Duma then unanimously adopted a resolution vowing not to seek peace until Prussian victory is complete and pledging public support for new means to continue the struggle. The measure forgives no political quarrels and credits the government for loyalty to all citizens regardless of race language or religion. It also pledges punishment for those responsible for munition shortages and promises rapid improvement.
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Petrograd
London
Michael V. Rodsianko
Ekaterinoslav
Duma
Urge American Women to Prepare for Strife
New York reports the special relief society led by Mrs. William Alexander announces a nationwide campaign to organize women for preparedness in case of war. The group urges women to defend American liberty and peace, forming a coordinated effort to act on questions of readiness.
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New York
Special Relief Society
William Alexander
America
Jury selection for Claude Sawyer in Starr gang case at Stroud
Chandler Oklahoma August 4 jury selection to try Claude Sawyer a Starr gang member accused in the Stroud bank raid last March was to be completed today. Band leader Mery Starr pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 26 years. Other alleged members faced partial or pending guilty pleas and alibi defenses in the same case.
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Ina
Lawrendy
Question About Iberian Sinking Report From Washington Pa
Washington Pa August report from the American Consul at Queenstown states there is no doubt about the Iberian being sunk by British forces. The attack killed an American sailor and Major with shell fire, and papers were found aboard.
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Washington
Queenstown
Turko Armenian Massacres Reported Across Regions
Correspondent Varazdate asserts Turks killed all males around Bitlis and then slaughtered 9,000 women and children at the Tigris banks. He claims 40,000+ Armenians dead in Cilicia and fear for others in Mouche and Diarbekr. Twenty party members reportedly hanged in Constantinople for seeking an independent Armenia.
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Paria
B. Varazdate
Armenian Social Democratic Party
L/Humanite
Bitlis
Armenia
Tigris
Cilicia
Adana
Mouche
Diarbekr
Kurdestan
Armenian Soccial Democratic Party
Varazdate #ays
Constantinople
Leaders prepared to Gall Garment Strike
New York August 4 Mayor Mitchells council of conciliation sought a plan to avert a garment workers strike affecting 60000 ILGWU members. About 40000 workers have voted to strike unless disputes with the Cloak Suit and Skirt Manufacturers association are settled. If peace talks fail the strike could begin tomorrow.
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New York
Mitchell
Council of Conciliation
International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union
Scandal Rumors Drive Preacher to Death in Cairo
The Rev. A. P. Garrett, 38, pastor of the Cairo Baptist Church, killed himself in the church basement after rumors and accusations led to his resignation. He left a letter claiming innocence and asking for forgiveness, noting he came to Cairo from Greenville, Wisconsin four years ago and was unmarried.
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Cairo
A. P. Garrett
Cairo Baptist Church
Elept
Board asked to reconvene over wage dispute award
The board of arbitration that last spring settled wage demands of western railroad firemen and engineers is requested to reconvene to resolve disputed points in the award. Brotherhood pamphlets interpreting 146 points were reviewed by general managers, who disagreed with the brotherhoods on nearly every point.
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Chicago
Board of Arbitration
Henda
Brotherhood of Enginemen
Maxim and Sellers Named to Navy Advisory Board
New York August 3 Hudson Maxim inventor and Matthew B Sellers editor of an aeronautical publication are chosen by the Aeronautica Society of America to represent the group on the navy advisory board chaired by Thomas A Edison.
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New York
Postoffice Inspector heads to Peru over large mall robberies
Panama Aug 3 U S Postoffice Inspector W A Kenyon departed for Mollendo Peru to investigate mall robberies totaling about 50000 dollars. Thefts occurred over a period and mostly on ships south of Panama.
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Panama
U. 8
Postoffice
W. A. Kenyon
Mallendo
Peru
Panamas
Admiral Forsyth Dies at Arlington Burial Planned
Rear Admiral James McQueen Forsyth retired, died here today of paralytic illness after six months of illness. The body will be taken to the national somaliy at Arlington on Friday for burial.
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Ehumokin
James McQueen Forsyth
National Somaliy
Arlington
Unclear OCR: Civilian Signatures in 9.40 Ring
Fragmentary OCR notes a signing or census of 20,000 and 508 men aged centenary era. details are unreadable and cannot be clearly interpreted from the fragment.
Britain Defends Commerce Policy in War Notes
Washington dispatch reports Britain to publish three notes on neutral rights in war and Germany’s reply. British notes defend orders in council, Allied efforts to cut German exports, and prize court procedures. German note argues over sinking of ships, with claim Britain may seek payment. US to respond. prize court testimony cites 10,000,000 German military affiliates aiding war effort.
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Washington
Great Britain
Ciermany
Allier
Germany
Thind
William P. Frye
United States
Frederick E. Smith
Erle Dillon
Gmeral
See Hope for Peace in Reviews of War
Rome reports the Osservatore Romano noting foreign messages on the first war anniversary show more pacific language. The Vatican paper says tones are softened from annihilation to humane phrases and hints at possible peaceful discussion, though progress remains weak.
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Rome
Paris
Osseratore Romano
Vatican
German newspaper faces suspension over antiwar protest in Munich
A special dispatch from Amsterdam reports the Muenchener Post in Munich threatened with suspension by German authorities after displaying a white bread protest against war. Crowds gathered near the Post’s building to view the display, tied to Bavarian support for the war.
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Amsterdam
Muenchener Post
Geroman Aeparaee
Munich
Miss Elsie Ferguson to Be Banker's Bride
New York announces the engagement of Elele Loulie Ferguson daughter of Mia Amelia Ferguson of Central Park Booth to Thomas Clarke Jr vice president of the Herriman National Bank. The wedding date has yet to be set with no further details available.
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New York
Mia
Amelia Ferguson
Central Park Booth
Elele Loulie
Thoman
Clarke, Jr
Herriman National Bank
Gunboat Woes Ordered to Join Kal Caperton’s Squadron
The gunboat Woes was ordered today from Gasmazene to Port au Prince to join Kal Caperton's squadron. Cable dispatches reported quiet conditions at Cape Hal Yester.
Reserve Bank funds to move 1915 crops
The Federal Reserve Board drafted preliminary laws to mobilize the system’s resources for the fall crop movement. It instructed the 12 regional banks on financing to prevent crop congestion and credit stringency, focusing on cotton amid abnormal conditions in the export trade.
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Washington
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Board
McAdoo to push plan for larger merchant fleet
Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo, arriving with Mrs. McAdoo at Cornish, plans to push a larger merchant fleet during the next Congress. He says the Democratic party is pledged to an adequate US merchant marine and urges action, while studying a national budgeting system.
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Cornish
N. H
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Uni
Congress
Democratic Party
United States
McAdow
Alan
Emperor urged to retain Okuma cabinet in Japan
Elder statesmen advised Emperor Yoshihito to keep the Okuma cabinet as premier in office without condition. Prince Oyama and Field Marshal Yamagata conveyed the recommendation to Count Okuma, who said he would consult his colleagues about withdrawing their resignations.
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Tokio
Yoshihito
Count Okuma
Prince Oyama
Yamagata
Relief conference planned by Jewish groups in New York
The People’s Relief Committee for Jewish War Sufferers issued a call for a conference of representatives from Jewish societies congregations unions lodges and clubs to unite in a broad movement to raise more relief funds for Jewish war victims. The gathering is to be held here next Sunday.
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New York
People’s Relief Committee For
Lolgea
Chile
Sundus
Buffalo Express Derails In Landslide Near Parker Landing
The Buffalo express on the Pennsylvania Railroad collided with a landslide near Parker Landing Pa early today. Engineer Jesse Williams of Pittsburgh was killed and fireman B H Gefrich of Pittsburgh was seriously burned. Three day coaches and a sleeper left the track but stayed upright.
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Parker
Virginia Nominates Candidates in Statewide Primary
In Richmond on Aug d Virginia held a statewide Democratic primary to nominate candidates for the assembly that will shape a new prohibition enabling act. The law’s character hinges on the assembly’s personnel and the nominations are pivotal.
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Richmond
Virginia
Weveral Assembly
Berlin forms Imperial fodderstuff firm to safeguard supplies
The German federal council decided to reestablish an Imperial fodderstuff company to secure and distribute home grown feedstuffs for domestic needs.
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Berlin
Aug
German Federal Council
Safe- Ae
10000 Austrians slain by rocks at Iscongo plateau
Rome reports letters from front officers praise Italian plan execution on Iscongo and Carso. Italian artillery shattered Austrian positions on Mount Podgero and Mount Michele, with many Austrians killed by rocks in trench lines. San Martini trenches yield 2500 Austrian dead. Italians suffer few casualties amid Rovereto advance.
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Rome
Paris
Iscongo
Carso
Mount Podgero
Mount Michele
Artiillery
Roosevelt backs progressives. won’t enroll with GOP
Col Theodore Roosevelt returns home from a western trip and responds to New York state party leaders who plan to enroll as Republicans. He says he will enroll as a progressive and advises others to do the same, noting he cannot join the GOP himself. Mrs Roosevelt accompanies him and no truth to rumor about her health or enrollment.
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Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Aus
Theodore Roosevelt
New York State
Display Men Rename Window Decorators at Convention
The International Association of Display Men adopted a resolution in New York renaming shop window decorators as display men. About 2000 members supported the move and urged manufacturers and trade publications to use the term display man. The group also backed a rule opposing show cards and price tickets detailing inflated values.
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New York
International Association of Display Men
Pennsylvania storm causes heavy damage and loss
Punxsutawney Pa August 3 one life lost and thousands of dollars in damage from a severe storm that flooded streets washed away bridges toppled trolley lines and damaged power and water lines a boy Ralph Rapinsky was swept from a bridge and drowned as a result of the storm
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Punxeutawney
Lacrenta
Ralph Rapinsky
Nebrasa driver jailed for theft of horse near Berl Bulaneug
Milter 8 D Atm Deefronk Corbin from Nebraska was placed in July here charged with stealing a horse from Berl Bulaneug in this locality.
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Milter
Deefronk Corbin
Nebraska
Tealing & Horse
Berl Bulaneug
British and Germans in Death Grips Fronts Across Europe
Reports from London and Amsterdam describe heavy fighting on the Western Front near Ypres with shrapnel casualties from Hooge. On the Eastern Front Russia holds the Germans west of Warsaw while attacking toward Wvezkow and targeting rail links to Ostrolerka. The Standard urges Bulgarian cooperation to shift the balance, while Paris notes French gains in Vosges and Argonne with several German trench losses. A British submarine sinks a German torpedo boat destroyer near the German coast.
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Amsterdam
London
Ypres
Courtrai
Heleium
Hooge
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Warsaw
Berlin
Vienna
Warthe
Tan
Inter Informatic
Bulgaria
Serbia
Danube
Turkey
Black Sea
Aegean
Russia
Balkan
Great Britain
France
Argonne
Marie Therese
Vosges
Paris
French War Office
Artois
Souches
Quennevieres
Aisne
Soissons
Hubert
Fontaine-Aux- Charmes
British Admiralty
Ranga Sunk. 12 Crew Missing After Maritime Disaster
The British steamship Ranga was sunk with twelve crew missing. The captain and 11 crew members of twenty four were landed safely after the incident near London in August.
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London
Rain Delays Western Tennis Tournament at Lake Forest
Chicago Aug 3 Rain disrupted the western tennis tournament at Onweontsin club Lake Forest delaying all matches for today Officials plan to stage morning and afternoon rounds so the singles championship can be decided Saturday Heth Mytrd defeated William M Johnson yesterday while Dean Roberta of New Jersey advances in the second round George M Church of Tenafly New Jersey is favored to win the title
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Chicago
North Shore
Lake Forest
Kitferts
Heth Myttrd
William M. Johnton
Wn Hie
Dean Roberta
Inford
George M. Church
Tenafly
N. J
Jayi Ag
Evans Reserved Judgment in Divitiah Prize Court Case
London August hearing ends as Seth Samuel Evans, president of the Divitiah prize court, reserves judgment after crown evidence concludes. Events C. Smith, the solicitor general, led the final presentation.
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London
Seth Samuel Evans
Divitiah Prize
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