Turbulent World War Rumors Sweep Cities and Seas
Reports from The Hague and cities worldwide on August 18 claim Crown Prince Frederick William wounded and dying, Emperor rushing to his side, Germany pressing Belgium over Brussels, Austrian torpedo boats hit mines, Russian mobilization complete, and Japan urging China to persuade Germany on Kian Chan without battle.
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Germany
Brussels
San Francisco
France
Japan
China
Kian Chau
the Hague
Frederick William
Aix la Chappelle
Shanghai
Kian Chan
Tsing Tao
War news from August 18 reports moves on fronts and neutrality talks
Reports from Mainz St Petersburg London Paris describe Emperor William arriving near the front 130 miles away and Czar Nicholas possibly joining the army. London notes Turkey independence guarantees while staying neutral and Lloyds odds of a December war end. Paris cites talk of a German republic while France bears heavy costs and Russian troops hold a 70 mile front east of Germany. A Belgian French English battle in Belgium is eyed as decisive and Wilson-Simmons-Underwood discuss funds to offset customs revenue losses from the European war.
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Kaiser
Mainz
Germany
Belgium
Africa
East
Prussia
French War Office
Emperor William
Paris
Wilson
Senator Simmons
Representative Underwood
Mind in Retrospect: Fifty-Year Gap Reveals Memory Shift
A man reflects on aging noting a dramatic loss of knowledge from youth. He recalls how at twenty he understood many facts and skills that fade by fifty, highlighting changes in memory, cognition, and identity over time.
Pope Pius Under Medical Watch In Rome
Rome August 18 Doctors report Pope Pius is progressing as well as expected though he experiences breathing difficulties. Dr Marchiafava notes the Holy Father's condition shows cautious improvement amid anxiety in the city.
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Rome
Pius
Marchiafava
Indiana Probes Unwarranted Food Price Hikes Statewide
Federal District Attorney Mangus leads an investigation into inflated food prices across Indiana cities. Five revenue inspectors joined his team to gather evidence and enforce price controls.
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Indianapolis
State
Mangus
Federal probe opens into why groceries cost more
A federal grand jury in Chicago began an inquiry into the causes of high prices for the necessaries of life. The investigation marks a federal effort to uncover factors driving inflation in consumer essentials.
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Chicago
Federal Grand Jury
Little Clara Adams Celebrates Eighth Birthday Party
Clara Adams daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Adams West Main street marked her eighth birthday with a two to four party at home. A large cake with eight colored candles graced the table as friends gathered including Louella Wiley Marcella McElroy Dorothy Ramsey Maurice Stevens Elizabeth Brushfield Mollie Bennett Lillian Bennett Ruth Gentrup Lillian Logan Sabina Koehler Dorothy McLaughlin Edith Sauley Esther Forrister Clorinda Kimmel Clifford Monroe Raymond Monroe Nadins Cox.
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Clara
Frank Adams
West Main Street
Louella Wiley
Marcella McElroy
Dorothy Ramsey
Maurice Stevens
Elizabeth Brushfield
Mollie Bennett
Lillian Bennett
Ruth Gentrup
Lillian Logan
Sabina Koehler
Dorothy McLaughlin
Edith Sauley
Esther Forrister
Clorinda Kimmel
Clifford Monroe
Raymond Monroe
Nadins Cox
Auto Is a Pew Emptier
Reverend Gertrude Reinier of the Friends' church laments summer church attendance in NoMesville Indiana. In a union meeting on the courthouse lawn she blames automobiles for empty pews as people tour the countryside for pleasure instead of attending services.
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NoMesville
Ind
Gertrude Reinier
Friends’ Church
Busy Gossips Roam as Everyone Stays Active
A quick note observes that a bustling person pace fuels chatter while many keep busy with daily tasks. It hints at social energy and the spread of rumors in a lively community atmosphere.
War disrupts markets for native roots and herbs
Louie Sulzer of Sulzer Brothers reports war cuts off principal markets for wahoo root bark golden seal Seneca enake root and related herbs. Diggers may profit from mandrake and dandelion roots while war boosts German dandelion imports cut, with prices: mandrake 5 cents per pound dried dandelion 5 to 8 cents, wahoo root bark 25 cents, small roots 5 cents, golden seal root $4.50, top 20 cents, Spake root 35 cents, ginging $8 to $10.
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Louie Sulzer
Sulzer Brothers
Sulzer
Spakeroot
Convention Invites Jefferson County Officials to New Albany
Jefferson County Commissioners plan a three day visit to New Albany known as The Convention City. The program includes trolley trips, lunch at Silver Hills and Reformatory, a Kerrigan theatre party, band concerts and a Louisville barbecue in Glenwood Park. Attending officials include county auditors attorneys and other state officers expected to join families for the entertainment and tours today through Wednesday.
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Jefferson County
New Albany
Indiana
Silver Hills
Louisville
Glen
Wood Park
Glenwood Park
Dixon Family Visit to Madison and Return Home
Congress member Lincoln Dixon his wife Mrs. Dixon and children Donald and Mies Claire with Mr Dixon’s sisters Mrs. Mary D Locke and Mrs Hat Tie North of North Vernon arrived in Madison by Mr Dixon’s machine at noon. After dinner at Hotel Jefferson they left for Vevay and planned to return home via Osgood. Dixon just returned from Washington to attend the reunion and visit his 88 year old mother. In Madison he called on friends but time limited visits prevented more meetings.
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Lincoln Dixon
Madison
Dixon
Bull dog killed after rabies signs found
Jack the white and brindle bull dog of William H. Morehead was killed after showing rabies signs. William Kremer who served with the Elk's Band at Rising Sun left to join Co F I N G at Fort Harrison. In 1913 Canada posted 633475 letters.
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Jack
William H. Morehead
William Kremer
Elk’s
Rising Sun
Fort Harrison
William
Canada
New Hospital Bids to Open Aug 20 at Mayor's Office
General Committee for Kings Daughters Hospital meets at Commercial Club. Reports on site selection and architect Herbert L Bass, with Bass possibly named superintendent of construction. President Scott to appoint fund committee. bids to be opened Aug 20 at 1 pm in City Hall.
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King’s Daughters Hospital
Commercial Club
E. E. Scott
J. W. Tevis
Fred Glass
R. L. Ireland
Herbert L. Bass
E.powell
Glass
Baas
Building Committee
Scott
Eatech
City Hall
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Pola
London
Accra
Gold Coast
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Czar Nicholas
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Lloyds
Humanite
Russia
Pope
U. S
Grand Jury
Miss Clara Adams
F. F
The
Herald
Congressmen
Slat and
Richmond
ED W. J. Meyer
Stanton
C. A. Stanton's
the Shoeists
Iliujmphreys
Humphreys
Fumpureys' Homeo
Medicine CO
William and Ann Streets
New York
Ike
BISON
the Madison Investment CO
Indiana Title Association
Krichert
Carrollton Street Fair
K. of P's
Carrollton
Walker
Clyde Ryker
Madison, Ind
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