Sinking of Arabic Tests U S Resolve in Diplomacy
Washington debates the Arabic sinking as Germany answers the Lusitania note. President Wilson weighs evidence on torpedoing without warning, possible loss of Americans, and whether to sever diplomatic relations with Berlin. The issue centers on neutral rights on the high seas and German policy.
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Washington
Lansing
Wilson
United States
Germany
White House
Philadelphia
Tts
Ambassador Page
Thompson
Eenstown Mae
Josephine
Dunsley
Arablc
Lansi
Tribune Bureau
Washington, D
Berlin
Neeking
Wessel
Washington, D. C
White Star Line
Uni
Downpour Floods Southwest St. Louis
St Louis residents rode in boats as a long rainstorm swelled the Des Peres River and flooded rails and streets. Des Peres water overran Wabash tracks near Union Station, stranding trains while rescuers in boats saved marooned families and residents on second floors. Nearby Greenwood and Maplewood faced widespread flooding with roofs and chimneys showing.
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St. Louis
Missouri Pacific
San Francisco
Greenwood
Maplewood
Cooper Wins Elgin Race
Cooper won the 300 mile Elgin race on August 20 with a time of 4 hours 1 minute 32 seconds. Anderson finished second and Barney Oldfield third as leaders battled for the lead half way through the event setting a new fastest average speed of 76.80 mph over the course.
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Gil Anderson
Oldfield
Elgin
Cooper
Anderson
Barney Oldfield
de Palma
Delage
Stuta—Anderson
Stute
Mercedes
Duesenberg
O' Donnell
Henderson
Ogren
Tom Alley
du Chesneau
W. Brown
Cornelian
Juaten
Sun Spots Linked to Violent Rains Told by Drake Astronomer
Des Moines Aug 20 Professor D W Morehouse of Drake University and discoverer of the Morehouse comet reports an exhaustive study showing electrical storms and heavy precipitation accompany sun spot recurrence every 12 years. The article notes sun spots appear as black areas up to 60 000 miles wide and traces the 1582 onset through 19 cycles.
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Des Moines
D. W. Morehouse
Drake University
Histon
Novogeorgievak Falls as German Army Seizes Polish Fortress
Berlin reports Novogeorgievak the Russian fortress near Warsaw has fallen with over 20,000 captured. German troops under Beseler also push Russian lines near Brest Litovsk as Mackensen’s forces threaten the Galician front. Britain’s Suvla landing at Gallipoli yields limited gains. Italy and Turkey edge toward open rupture.
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London
Petrograd
Moscow
Kovno
Novogeorgievak
Warsaw
Berlin
William
Novogeorgievsk
von Beseler
von Mackensen
Nicholas
Brest-Litovak
Riga
Breat-Litovak
Qosasowelz
Gulf of Riga
Suvla Bay
Gallipoli
Anzac Sone
Italy
Turkey
Dardanelles
Lens
Arras
Koterkukulva
Brest-Litovesk
Novogeorgiey
Poland
Imma
Von
German warships menace Riga port entry
An official communication from Petrograd via London notes German warships approaching Riga the Baltic port. It says attacks intensified as enemy fleet superiority grew and the entrance to Riga drew closer in a recent fight.
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Petrograd
Via
London
British gain at plain of Anafarta in Dardanelles fighting
The report notes limited activity on the southern front with patrols and artillery exchanges. In the north the British left wing advanced in the plain of Anafarta amid ongoing engagements.
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Anafarta
Afee
Dardanviles
Anafurta
German and English Consuls in Trouble in San Francisco
Indictments allege that the German consulate and British consul A Carnegie Boas diverted funds totaling 256000 from neutral shipping operations. Prosecutor H Kauffman accuses the consuls of aiding shipments via Sacramento and connections to the German war effort through various firms and ships.
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San Francisco
A. Carnegie Boas
San
Gan
Francis Johanes Mente
Blair
Wen Pala
Hilal Eged
Tra Tatiog
Hon
Houthe i Paste Company
Women 860 Boctora Min Race Results Noted
A fragment reports women’s 860 meter event times and numbers, with partial details on competitors and results. The readable bits mention participant numbers and a finishing order point, but lack full names or clear placements.
Reward of 1500 Anounced for 08 Leaders in Frank Lynching
Atlanta Gov Harris calls a Cobb and Baldwin counties conference to act on a 1500 reward for three men convicted in the Leo M Frank lynching case. The body was found near Marietta and state officials seek the ringleaders while a vigilance committee is alleged to operate locally. Public knowledge of leaders remains unconfirmed.
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Atlanta
Ares
Leo M. Frank
Nate E. Harrie
Baldwin
Cobb
Marietta
Cobb County
Harris
Frank
Hardwis
Rand
Vigilance Committee
Altianta
Relatives Attend Funeral of Frank in Brooklyn
The burial of Frank occurred at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Brooklyn amid a controlled crowd. Relatives including Mrs. Lucille Frank and Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Frank traveled by car. photographers and reporters were kept at bay during the 6:10 pm departure and service.
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Frank
HIG
Teaak
Lyncha
Mount Carmel
Brooklyn
Rudolph Frank
Otto Stern
Frank's Jr
Lucille Frank
Restral
Texas Town Seized by Mexican Forces
Reports from August recounts a Texas town being taken by Mexican forces as the situation in the border area intensifies. The account cites advancing troops, local addresses and scattered details about the capture, with several place names and dates appearing in fragmented form.
Bryan's Soninlaw 18 Commended For Community Action
A brief note from Washington D C confirms commendation for Bryan's soninlaw in connection with community initiatives. Details are sparse with a focus on the national recognition received and the associated public service.
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Bryan
Soninlaw
Death Toll From Galveston Disaster Updates
Dispatches from Galveston report 13 missing and multiple deaths after a disaster. Houston officials cite bodies found near the island and mainland arrivals. relief work continues as food and communications resume. Deaths are likely under 20 with several crews rescued in nearby dredges.
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Houston
Tex
Galveston
Wea
Virginia
Boivar
Paris Manifesto Against Germany Reported
Paris reports a manifesto against Germany appearing in local papers with references to cantons and peasants, details unclear due to fragmented OCR. The fragment suggests a political or civic statement circulated in August.
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Paris
Germany
le Cantons
Been
Unclear OCR Fragment Involving Medical Figures
Fragmentary report mentions Dr. Edmund F. Wood Dr. Josephine York and others in a maritime context. Notes vessel crew salvage and interference with mail. Timeline references August and Liverpeo with British steam and Gladia tors involving Nile boats.
Arabic Carried Large Sums In New York Financial Exchange
Precise figures are unclear but reports indicate heavy Arabic interest in U S securities and large sums tied to New York trading floors. Overwriters and brokers reportedly handled substantial volumes with figures around several millions in American assets.
White Star line lists Arable passengers feared lost
New York reports Aug 20 White Star line tallies Arable passengers missing after a disaster. Only Edmoni, Mrs Josephine Itru Sulere, Louisa Bruguiere named among survivors. England’s telegraphic updates say eight Arable crewmates landed at Queenstown. one listed as Houlihan or Elmore, with confusion over names persists.
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Au. B
Edmoni Ff
Josephine Itru- Sulere
Louisa Brioguiere
Louis Bruguiere
Lie of the Saved
New York
White Star
Coeet
England
Eem
Queenstown
Wits
Arned Houlihan
Thomas Elmore
Amert
Medal Awarded For Service In Public Health
A public health trust selects a surgeon for notable service and formality in the health system. The award recognizes national health contributions and professional dedication to medical practice.
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Sera
National
War Discussions To Ware French Session
Paria Aug 30 public interest grows as a chamber session assembles after ten days of debate. The focus centers on government conduct and responses to criticisms with lawmakers set to discuss urgent matters.
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Paria
Chamber of A
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