Blakeslee Urges Hold Your Cotton Amid War Market
Commissioner H E Blakeslee urges Mississippi cotton growers to hold crops until prices are favorable. He notes Southern lawmakers seek government aid, banks should assist farmers, and war disruptions threaten prices to the lowest levels.
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Jackson
H. E. Blakeslee
Mississippi
Washington
Mr. Blakeslee
Congress
Blakeslee
Commissioner Blakeslee
United States
French Victory Routs Germans at Altkirch Alsace
Amid reports from Paris and Brussels about a great French victory in Alsace, French troops captured Altkirch after a major battle. German casualties are reported as high, with French losses also significant, while Liege and Muehlhausen are cited in dispatches as part of the wider war news.
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Brussels
Altkirch
Fort Pardon
Liege
Nemer
Strome
Czar Delivers Calm News To Empire Council
The Russian emperor and Grand Duke Nicholas met with the empire council and the duma at the winter palace. He spoke of alarm and anxiety yet expressed confidence that Russia would achieve a successful war outcome with the country united in enthusiasm and sacrifice. He proclaimed unity with the Slav and Christian bond and urged all to fulfill their duties. London reports semaphore updates along the south coast with Austrians seeking aid denied. Washington notes cannot forecast lost revenue from the war and urges seeking alternative markets and supplies.
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St. Petersburg
Nicholas
Council of the Empire
Duma
Winter Palace
Russia
Germany
Rus
Armistice Request Amid Liege Battle Says German Forces
Reports from Liege indicate Germany has asked for an armistice as Belgian and French forces push back German troops. About 25,000 Germans have fallen in three days of heavy fighting near Liege, with trains carrying wounded and civilians arriving at nearby towns. Belgians defend firmly as the siege fortifications ring with cheering and hope.
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Brassels
Liege
Belgium
Europe
Dreds
Wensela
Russels
Paris
Heroic Stand Amid Fortress Contact With Enemy
The passage describes a fortress under siege where the commander narrowly saves himself through combat. It portrays the encounter as a potential defeat by hostile foreign press while praising the troops for unique wartime heroism and gallantry.
Italy Maintains Neutrality as Rome Seeks EU Stance Change
The German government presses Italy to shift its European position, yet Rome reportedly vows neutrality. Italy is seen as part of a consensus against hostilities toward France and Britain, while affectionate chants for France and Latin solidarity rise in streets. French embassies report offers from Italians to join French forces.
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Rome
Italy
Emmanuel
France
Great Britain
Shooting on Essen station platform shocks passengers
A man suspected of spying was shot on the Essen station platform in full view of passengers. The incident occurred as crowds stood nearby, with authorities investigating the motive and sequence of events.
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Essen
London wounded Germans moved to Maastrict from Monck village
German casualties were evacuated to Maasticht from Monck village after fighting at Eben. The report notes several wounded as battles continued in the area, with no further details on unit names or dates.
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London
Maasticht
Monck Village
Eben
Sear
London Rumors of Naval Battles Sweep Papers
London newspapers publish rumor filled extra editions claiming German cruisers sunk off the American coast while chasing the Lusitania. Reports also mention the sinking of the mine layer Koenigin-Luise as a definite naval event.
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London
North Sea
Lisbon Senate and Chamber Back War Powers by Acclamation
In a joint session the senate and chamber of deputies granted the government broad financial and other powers to handle the war crisis, approved by acclamation.
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Lisbon
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
French Troops Occupy Vic and Moyenvic in Alsace Lorraine
The minister of war announces that French forces have occupied the towns of Vic and Moyenvic in Alsace Lorraine near the border and about 17 miles east of Napey. The move marks a significant local advance in the region.
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Alsace
Paria
Vic
Moyenvic
Alsace Lorraine
Napey
Fighting in Alsace and Bosnia Reports Escalating War Actions
French and German forces in Alsace strengthen with frequent skirmishes and violence. Austrian troops rush to aid Germans as the Seine valley is flooded to halt French advancement. Servia reports success in Bosnia with Serbs occupying the Drina Valley and moving toward Sarajevo.
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Sainte Marie le
Seile Valley
Paris
Mulhausen
Colmar
Servia
Bosnia
Drina
Sarajevo
War Department
Samerovs
Theountain
Bonhomme
Sainte Marie
Sainte Marie Aux Mines
Seine
EXPECT BIG BELGIAN BATTLE After Siege Germans Pro ceed Against Combines
German reports claim Liege fell to the assault as Belgium buckles under siege. Belgian defenses stiffen with earthworks while French forces push forward from the frontier. A French officer was carried aloft by cheering citizens in Namur as the frontlines shift.
Austria to Help Germans in Battle for Alsace
London reports Germany massing its main army above Basel to strike a great French force advancing through Alsace. Austria is sending reinforcements by the thousands, with total Allied Austrian strength possibly over 150000. Dispatches note Austrian troops near Hassia and French force led by General Joffre repelling German efforts near Strassburg and Neu Brisach.
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London
Germany
Basel
Switzerland
Alsace
Austria
Berne
Hassi
Joseph Joffre
Celmar
Strassburg
Neu Brisach
France
British Cruisers Repel German Sub Attack Sinking One Sub
London reports the admiralty states a cruiser squadron of the main fleet was attacked by German submarines. None of the British ships suffered damage. One German submarine was sunk in the engagement.
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London
Admiralty
Russians Enter Austrian Territory After Styr Valley Penetration
Russian forces push through the Styr valley from Austrian Galicia into Austria proper, advancing into Austrian territory as battles unfold along the river corridor.
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Austria
St. Petersburg
Styr
Austrian
Galacia
Russia
Occupation of Radzivilov and surrounding towns by Austrians
Austrian forces occupy Andre Jew in Russian Poland and the customs station at Radzivilov in Volhynia near the Austrian frontier. The advance shifts control in the region, reflecting wartime occupancy.
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St. Petersburg
Andrejew
Russian Poland
Radzivilov
Volhynia
German warships Breslau reportedly seen heading toward the area
Reports from St. Petersburg say German warships including Breslau have passed through the area and appear to be moving toward an unspecified destination, with details still unclear.
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St. Petersburg
Breslau
Belgians Fight Hold as German Advance Rebuffed
Belgian forces resist fiercely at Liege and Namur delaying German plans to seize northern Belgium and thrust toward Paris. Belgian and French reinforcements converge, with heavy fighting, mined ground, and significant German casualties reported.
Canadian forces guard Great Lakes grain terminals
Fort William officials fear German agents may target head of the Great Lakes shipping system to blow up terminal elevators. Col. Laurie orders Ninety-sixth Canadian regiment to guard all grain storage houses. Berlin reports renewed Order of the Iron Cross for distinguished wartime service.
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Fort William
Ont
Great Lakes
Col
Laurie
Ninety-sixth
Canadian Regiment
Berlin
London
No American Attache Yet With French Forces
Paris reports French military authorities are surprised that the United States has not sent a steady attache to the front with the American madh army. Ten American army officers are in France but none is on duty with the French forces.
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United States
Paris
France
French Warship Captures German Steamer Porto Off Guernsey
London reports confirmation that a French warship captured the German steamer Porto near Guernsey. The seizure adds to wartime carrier actions as naval patrols intensify along the Channel.
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London
Porto
Guernsey
England Claims Ship Prince George Requisitioned by Canada
The Grand Trunk Pacific Steamship Prince George was requisitioned by the Canadian government to serve as a transport and departed Seattle for Vancouver to enter government service.
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Seattle
Grand Trunk Pacific
Prince George
Vancouver
Austrians Fail Crossing Save River at Avala
Belgrade reports Austrian attempts to cross the Save at Avala nine miles from Belgrade and Obresovac sixteen miles to the southwest failed. No further details are given.
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Belgrade
London
Avala
Obresovac
Campaign To Start Winter Crop Program In Mississippi
United States Department of Agriculture launches a winter legume campaign in Mississippi with farmers in Collins pledging to plant winter legumes on at least one acre each. The meeting included state agent R S S Wilson and professors aiding the effort with plans to expand to every county.
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Mississippi River
Congress
United States Senate
Senate
Greenville
Mississippi
John Sharpe'liams
James K. Vardaman
P. P. Garner
J. Moore
J. F. McKay
Collins
Catherine
BH. MW. Rogers
J. T. Calhoun
Covington County
Moontz Injur ies Fatal At Natchez Bank Founder’s Son
George W Koonts of Natchez shot himself in the mouth, the bullet exiting the roof and killing him. He was the son of a founder of the Frittes & Koontz bank, an old private bank in the South. Survived by four sisters and one brother, with ties to New Orleans and Irvington-on-Hudson.
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Clarksdale
W. P. Holland
Planters Bank
Clarksdale Savings Bank of
George T. Walton
Merchants Bank
Natchez
George W. Koonts
Birittes & Keosts
Keopts
Frittes & Koowts Bank
South
Natches
Mary Shields
New Orleans
Henrietta Jenkins
Margaret Jones
Balktimore
Virginia Heltz Hoeovrer
Irvington-on-Hudson
Alex Koontz
Irvington on-Hudson
City Moves to Curb Mosquito Breeding in Storm Sewers
Jackson authorities believe they have identified storm sewers as a major mosquito source and will oil openings and pour oil into manholes and open spaces to stop the breeding. Mayor Taylor ordered immediate steps to seal off breeding sites and improve drainage.
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Jackson
Taylor
Mose Johnson Hanged After Swift Trial in Bay Springs
Mose Johnson, a Black highwayman, was indicted, tried, convicted, and sentenced to death for the murder of Rees Fitzpatrick within six hours of arrival in Bay Springs. A spew record noted rapid justice as the community remained quiet and mob violence fears subsided. Judge Hughes set the legal execution date for September 3.
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Bay Springs
Mose Johnson
Rees Fitzpatrick
Hughes
Alcorn Jr Named Democratic Nominee for Circuit Judge
In Clarksdale representatives from both counties of the eleventh Mississippi circuit declared William A. Alcorn Jr the democratic nominee for circuit judge either in person or by authorized proxy. In Coldwater a prolonged drought ended with a heavy rain totaling three inches causing crop damage.
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Clarksdale
Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Mississippi
William A. Alcorn, Jr
Estate Sold Again at Gulfport Amid Bidder Mix
In Biloxi the vast estate of M. S. Lott sold to several buyers at Gulfport with Meridian bank receivers among bidders. Final sale total not yet announced. In Tupelo Prof. T. M. Milam was elected Lee County superintendent of education succeeding Prof. P. Claytoe who resigned to join Read M. Corege.
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Biloxi
M. S. Lott
Gulfport
Meridian Bank
Tupelo
T. M. Milam
Eounty
Lee County
P. Claytoe
Read M. Corege
Mississippi Slaying Suspect Found Guilty After Two Ballots
Aberdeen jury convicts Exel Heard of murder in the July 6 Cox shooting near Gibson. Judge Clayton sets September 6 for hanging amid public sentiment favoring a public execution. trial drew about 700 spectators as widow Mattie Cox rejoices and vows to attend.
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Aberdeen
Mississsppi
Exel
Gibson
Misa
Clayton
All
Will Lanier
Bittle Brothers
Monroe County
Cox
Mattie Cos
WO. Cox
Ware
Cooper
Flogging Death After Night Rid ers Attack
Snider died after being whipped with horse whips by masked night riders at a local hotel. He could not identify attackers before death. Lawrence Rakestraw and "Click" Coley detained. Rakestraw allegedly visited a blacksmith to shoe a horse missing a shoe from the same foot tracked in the incident.
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Snider
Quree
Memphr
Justice of the Peace
C. L. Martin
Assignees Appeal in Mississippi Bank Case
Brookhaven officials and attorneys for Louis Cohn and L H Packett assignees of the Commercial bank are ousted for cause after a conference with Supreme Court Justice Sam Cook. A hearing will be held in Natchez before Chief Justice Cook and J H Reed on the assignees petition for appeal with no superseders. Depositors seek appointment to fill the vacancy from removal.
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Jones
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