Indictments Expected From Food Speculation Probe
Washington August 22 The attorney general expects several indictments to be retried soon from the investigation ordered by President Whiteon into food price increases after the war outbreak in Europe. Prosecutions to be pressed vigorously across the country with no specific localization. McReynolds has been in frequent contact with the White House regarding the probe and its forthcoming foretell report.
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Washington
Witeon
Europa
McReynolds
White House
Wrights navy flyers survive crash into river
Orville Wright and Lieutenant Whiting of the United States Navy were shore studying the Wright aeroplanes when their machines failed from a height of about thirty feet. They plunged into the river but managed to free themselves from wreckage and swim to shore.
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Orvil Dayton
Orville Wright
Lienter Whiting
United States navy
Wright
Minrs
Have You a Child Have You a Child
A collection of testimonial quotes tout Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for women seeking fertility and healthier pregnancies. Women from several states claim the product helped them bear strong babies and improved their health before and after childbirth.
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James
Ha E. Pinkh
Lydia E. Pinkham
Japan Starts Shelling Taung-Tau After Ultimatum
Washington reports Japanese warships will shell the German fortress at Taung-Tau within minutes after ten tonight as the ultimatum to Germany expires. China proposes German household transfer to China, while Tokyo quietly mobilizes for possible developments. Emperor William orders Klao-Chau defenses to resist Japan’s moves.
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Washington
Taung-Tau
Waahington Ume
Germany
Torletine
offielnt
China
United States
tousehold
Klio
Chao
Wilson
department
Bryan
Japan
Tokio
Orient
Kao Chau
Kaiser
Klao-Chau
London
William
Cardinals Seek War Truce As Papal Conclave Near
Rome Aug. 22 Preparations for the papal conclave to choose Pius X successors begin after funeral rites for the dead pontiff. Cardinal Merry Del Val hands over church machinery to the acting head Della Volpe while a drive asks Europe’s warring nations to declare a cease fire until the new pope is chosen. Cardinal Agliardi leads the political cardinal effort.
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Rome
Pius X
Merry Del Val
Merry~ Del Val
Holy See
cardials
Europe
Cardinal Agliard
Antwerp Next Siege of Kaisers Army Map Showing Forces
A map shows the opposing forces outside Brussels as a new phase of the siege develops. The diagram lists troop positions and lines facing the Antwerp and Kaisers Army units. The image highlights the strategic lineup and potential contingencies in the Belgian front.
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ANTWERP
Fighting at Muelhausen as Germans hide in Red Cross houses
London dispatch from Belfort reports brutal fighting around Muelhausen. Germans, seeking to spare property, hid in houses protected by the Red Cross while French forces launched heavy rifle and artillery fire, causing heavy casualties. A six gun battery with ammunition was captured and taken to Belfort, with 18 more guns and about 600 prisoners expected.
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London
A- Havas
Belfort
Paris
Muelhausen
Insurance Bill Passes in Senate War Risk Measure
Washington reports the senate, after two hours of debate, passed the administration's emergency war risk insurance bill with a $5,000,000 appropriation to insure American vessels and cargoes from war hazards. An amendment allowed setting rates below belligerent nations and another provides the bureau be abolished after the war. London notes prayers for British victory with King George and Queen Mary present. Copenhagen reports German casualties and a possible death of Prince Frederick Wilhelm of Lippe. Washington also reports seizure by Britain of the Rheinfels Wartrum Allesia liners at Bombay and Rangoon authorities.
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senate
McCumber
North, Dakota
war risk Insurance bureau
London
England
George
Queen Mary
Mary
Westminster Abbey
Britain
Ransa
Rheinfels
New York
turm
Antwerp
Bombay
Rangoon
state department
Pope Pius X Will Requests Pension for Sisters
In Rome on August 23 the late Pope Pius X requests the Holy See grant a pension of 12 dollars monthly for his sisters Anna and Maria. The testament notes the pope’s lifelong devotion to his siblings and his wish to die poor.
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Rome
Anna
Maria
Pius X
Holy See
Cyclone Kills Seven in Wilkes-Barre Area Storm Claims Several
A severe wind and rain storm struck Wilkes-Barre Pa on August 22 causing seven deaths and many injuries. The cyclone-like weather spread through the Wyoming valley affecting Shenandoah Shamokin Sunbury and other towns. Over two score injured are expected to recover and property losses run high with estimates around 750000. A relief committee forms to aid roughly forty homeless families.
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Shenandoah
Wyoming valley
Shamokin
Sunbury
Williamsport
German successes discounted by French war office note
Paris, Aug 22 The official French war office bulletin says that by the twentieth day of mobilization the Germans have not gained decisive advantages nor penetrated French territory. The report adds that the enemy’s failures carry only a moral value worth noticing.
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Paris
French war office
Belgium to Get Fifty Million War Loan
Great Britain will loan Belgium 50.1 million dollars via treasury bills after tenders were called. The move is part of wartime support arrangements as London reports the funding.
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Belgium
London
treasury
Portis Preparing For a Siege Amid Belgian Front
German forces push toward Belgium and Luxembourg as Paris reports French evacuation of Lorraine. Namur hit by heavy artillery while Brussels falls to Uhlan regiments. Belgian army evacuates to Antwerp and aids allies. prisoners are sent to England.
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Paria
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London
Brussel
England
Ghent
Ostend
Namur
st. Petersburg
Prusals
Paris
Meuse
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Huy
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Givet
France
Daily Mail
Reuter Telegram company
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Dunkirk
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