World War News and Disasters Across Nations
Overseas battles report Jaroslaw fortress in Austria taken after assault. North Sea wrecks Aboukir Hogue Cressy sank by submarine U3. crews saved. Russian fronts show limited fighting with German forces near Berlin. British and Canadian forces mobilize, Canadians heading to front. Russia’s Austro-Hungarian defeats noted. Domestic items include protests for prohibition, Rockefeller gift to YMCA, electrocution accident, restaurant owner death, and bank robberies across the U.S.
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Jaroslaw
San
Premysi
North Sea
England
Aboukir
Hogue
Cressy
Lindovia
Drina
Aboukie
Hogus
Russia
London
France
Berlin
East Prussia
Petrograd
Soa
Russian Party of Prussia
Succone
Representative Hardwick resigns to become U S Senator
Washington Rep Hardwick of Georgia announced his resignation from the House after being elected United States Senator. President Wilson approved the Red Cross plan for European relief efforts in churches on October 4. An executive order imposes broader gambling restrictions in the Canal Zone. Postmaster General Buzlesor works on a plan to double letter postage. Parcel post service between the United States and French Guiana to take effect November 1.
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Hardwick
Georgia
House
United States
Wilson
Red Cross
Pease
Bursday
Canal Zone
Wil- 600
Buzlesor
French Guiana
Baltimore Stock Exchange Reopens Amid Restricted Trading
The Baltimore Stock Exchange has opened with restricted trading after a longer closing than in its 100 year history. Civil War relics from Major General Hiram C. Berry were lost in a Rockland Maine fire that destroyed Mrs Clara Black’s home. estimated loss 30 000 dollars. Governor Bell of California opposed proposed wine taxes affecting crop markets. Newport, New York, sailed to Provincetown. Lusitania carried 250 barrels of Blue Point oysters from New York to Liverpool. Navy Secretary Daniels broke ground for a new shipway in Philadelphia. first ship to be built is a transport at 1 500 000 dollars. Gulf Refining and Texas Oil near Port Arthur report 373 006 dollars in oil fire losses. Booth Line steamer Hubert left Galveston with 200 000 bushels of wheat to Piraeus. Bryan and Omaha mayor Jim man visit to discuss Nebraska internal revenue collectorship. Cecelie Conover of Paterson dies at 60 from clothing fire after gas stove incident. Louis N. Van Buren, former Adjutant General of the Connecticut National Guard, dies at Bridgeport at age 84.
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Baltimore Stock Exchange
Hiram C. Berry
Clara Black
Rockland
Bell
California
Ted
White House
New York Nautical School
Newport
Cape Cod
Provincetown
Lusitania
New York
Liverpool
Blue Point
Piraeus
Greece
Bryan
Jimman
Omaha
MM. Broag
Dahlsman
Fevénite
Nebraska
Cecelie Conover
Paterson
N. J
Louis N. van Buren
Consettient National Guard
Bridgeport
Lightest Largest Cities figadres reveal urban ranks
Fragmented OCR lists show city population figures and rankings with St Louis and Philadelphia as examples. The text appears to compare estimated city sizes and order, though many words are garbled.
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Figadres
St Louis
American Department Store Enforces Chaperone Style Rule
London based department store enforces policy barring any unmarried male employees under 21 who refuse to enlist. Arbitration in France receives approval by both governments. Reports note suicides, refugee homelessness in Constantinople, and wartime losses as Italian and German forces contend. US Maryland cruises the Pacific while British fleet gathers in the Aegean. Vienna cites traitors amid disaster claims from Austrian authorities.
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Selfridge
London
France
Gaide
Fusinato
Chamber of Deputies
Euene of Foreign
Constantinople
Turkey
Garman’ Herses
United States
Maryland
Mexican
San Francisco
Egean
Heliggland
Vienna
Busy Sunday for Pastor Liam at two services and baptisms
The busy day saw Pastor Liam, 62, travel 27 miles to preach twice and conduct two services including a wedding and prayer. He baptized 13 in the morning and 43 in the afternoon, expressing gratitude to God for another day of service.
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Imé
Pickens County Auditor Seeks Another Term
A. Christopher thanks voters of Pickens County for reelecting him as county auditor and expresses pride in the continued confidence. He pledges to serve all people and hopes to earn another term.
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Pickens County
Liam
A. Christopher
Carranza predicts more fighting as Zapata sides with Villa
Washington reports General Carranza expects further bloodshed in Mexico. Zapata refuses to attend the October 7 convention and fights remain active in the South. Villa and Zapata reportedly in harmony with former Federals, Carbajal and Diaz ready to back Villa. Four battleships urged to stay in Mexican waters for practice.
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Washington
Carranza
Mexico
State Department
Zapata
Villa
Funston
Zepata
Huerta
Francisco Carbajal
Felix Diaz
Hugh Scott
Francisco Castro
Ojinaga
Texas
Castro
Fletcher
Mexican
Plan for Storage Credits in Southern Cotton Warehousing
The Interstate Commerce Commission with the Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board arranged temporary warehousing for cotton in the South to meet wartime demand. Tariffs and rules authorize carriers to store cotton at approved warehouses and grant transit privileges through August 31, 1915.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Treasury Department
Federal Reserve Board
South
Commission
Secretary of the Treasury
Americans in Switzerland Mostly Wealthy Stay Abroad
A 1930s notice says between 800 and 1000 Americans remain in Switzerland. Most are wealthy and show no hurry to return home, lingering as tensions rise and travel options stay uncertain.
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Paris
Switzerland
Villa's Reply Urges Ceasefire and Transfer of Command
The incomplete document quotes General Villa lamenting the chaos and anger while opposing further bloodshed. He insists on ceasing hostilities only if Menustiano Carranza surrenders supreme command to Fernando Iglesias Calderón.
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Chihuahua
Villa
Fernando Iglesias Calderon
Ta homa Revenue Cutter Crew Rescued Near Aleutians
Washington officers state 56 men aboard the Ta homa were ashore on the Western Aleutian Islands when the vessel went aground. The steamer Cordova and Survey ship Patterson picked up the crew. The rescue occurred during a three day search from the Ta homa, with no condition details released about those saved.
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Washington
Tahoma
Aleutian” Islands
Cordova
Patterson
Eadquarters
Thoma
Soitoate
Tatromia
Pardons Granted for Local Revenue Law Convicts
Silas Hinkle and Geo Holcomb of this county were convicted in Federal court for violating internal revenue laws and were nearly finished serving their sentences when pardons and fine remissions were issued. The pardons restore their citizenship.
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Silas. Hinkle
Geo. Holcombe
Wilson Proclaims National Day of Prayer for Peace
President Woodrow Wilson designates Sunday October 4 as a national day of prayer for peace in Europe. He urges all God fearing citizens to gather in churches to seek divine guidance and heal the world’s strife.
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Woodrow Wilson
Europe
United States
United States of America
Farmer W R Price Buys Three Bales At Ten Cents
Editor Pickens Sentinel reports farmer W R Price offers to buy three bales of cotton at 10 cents per pound. He urges landowners to aid renters as few farmers have yet joined the effort.
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Pickens Sentinel
W. R. Price
Death of Good Man William Mullinax
William Mullinax known as Uncle Dock died near Sharon in Anderson County at about 79. He left a widow Matilda and nine children, including Jones Mullinax of Easley. Funeral at Sharon church with around 200 Masons and his longtime service as Sunday school superintendent and steward. He was a Confederate veteran and father of Rev. James Mullinax.
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William
Dock
Mullinax
Sharon
Anderson County
Jones Mullinax
Easley
Matilda Martin
Sharon Church
James Mullinax
S. C
Methodist Church
Large Apple Exhibition Challenge From Griffin Resident
Mr G E Chapman of Griffin presented to The Sentinel a very large and highly flavored apple. It measured 14 inches around and came from a three year old grafted nursery tree. The Sentinel invites readers to bring bigger or better apples for judging on taste.
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G. E. Chapman
Griffin Section
The
Sentinel
Chapman
Harris Seeks 400-Pound Cotton Bales at 10 Cents
T D Harris announces a buy offer for 250 bales of good middling cotton at 10c per pound on notes mortgages or merchandise. He will hold cotton off market until 12c. No bales under 400 pounds accepted. Offer closes October 31.
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T. D. Harris
Lusk Leaves Navy After Vera Cruz Service
Samuel H. Lusk, after two years in the United States navy, left Charleston with a discharge after paying 120 dollars. He served on the ship Vermont and fought at Vera Cruz in Mexico helping seize the customs house and destroy the old prison. He plans to work in Kentucky now. Concord Sunday singing drew a large crowd. Lizzie Looper, ill recently, is improving. Mrs. A. B. Looper visited sister Mrs. J. F. Bigby in Williamston.
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Samuel H. Lusk
United States Navy
R. M. Lusk
Lusk
Vermont
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Mr. Luk
Charleston
Navy
Route 3
J. F. Bigby
Williamston
A. P. Parrott
Farmer
If you cannot say something good, keep your mouth shut
A compact proverb urging restraint and civility in speech. It emphasizes avoiding negative or hurtful remarks when positive words are not possible.
British Cruisers Sunk by Lone German Submarine North Sea
The article reports a lone German submarine breached the Kiel canal route to the North Sea and sank three British cruisers. It notes ongoing Battles around the Aisne near the Belgian border, with alternating wins and losses for Allied and German forces.
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North Sea
Aisne
France
Great Britain
Kell Canal
Sarajevo
Archduke Ferdinand
Galicia
Przemsyl
Europe
India
Canada
Irish Volunteers Called Dublin Premier Asquith Speaks
Premier Asquith visited Dublin and addressed the Mansion House, urging loyal and patriotic Ireland to join in defense of the common cause. He was greeted by John E. Redmond and the Earl of Aberdeen as crowds welcomed him with enthusiasm.
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Dublin
Asquith
Ireland
Mansion House
John E. Redmond
Earl of Aberdeen
Allied forces land in Dalmatia after bombardment
Paris dispatch reports allied forces land in Dalmatia following the bombardment of the fortified harbor at Lissa. British and French flags allegedly hoisted to lure the Austrian fleet to battle. Three Austrian squadrons shelled in a canal at Fassana opposite Pola naval station.
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Paris
Messaggero
Rome
Havas
Dalmatia
Lissa
Fassana
Pola
Walter Gibson and Lillian Holder Wed in Pickens County
The couple were married at the home of M. F. Hester on Sunday September 27 1914 Notary Hes ter officiated the ceremony in his customary manner.
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M. F. Hester
Walter Gibson
Lillian Holder
Pickens County
To The Pickens County Farmers Upon Investigation
Investigation results address Pickens County farmers and outline findings. The report notes concerns about crop practices and local agricultural conditions, with emphasis on compliance and possible corrective actions for the farming community.
German press cheers sinking of three British cruisers
Berlin newspapers feature the loss of the Aboukir Hogue and Cressy as major news. Details of the battle are not yet known, and the report is welcomed as aligning German sailors with the higher strategy demanded by naval leaders.
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Berlin
Aboukir
Hogue
Cressy
Chinese crewmen held on mutiny charges in Honolulu
Seventy Chinese crown members from three Hamburg American Line ships Loongmoon Staatesekertar Kraetke and Gouverneur Jaeschke were imprisoned in Honolulu on mutiny charges. Captains fear further trouble as about 150 Chinese remain aboard awaiting resolution.
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Honolulu
Loongmoon
Staatesekertar Kraetke
Gouverneur Jaeschke
Cotton storage rates offered by mills for farmers
Easley Glenwood and Pickens mills offer to store farmer cotton in their warehouses at ten cents per bale per month including insurance. If the mill buys the cotton or is allowed to process it there, no insurance or storage charges apply. The Central cotton mill offers storage at five cents per bale per month.
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Easley
Glenwood
Pickens
Servian Forces Rout Austrian Army Near Krupani
An official report says a battle along the Drina near Krupani ended in disaster for Austria. About 10 600 Austrian troops were engaged, against Servian units massed along the Drina with reinforcements from Semlin and Slavonia. Fighting was very sanguinary.
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Nish
Servia
Krupani
Drina
Semlin
Slavonia
Russians Take Jaroslav Fortified Position
Petrograd reports Russian troops occupy the Austrian stronghold of Jaroslav with the flag flying over the town. Jaroslav is a key railroad and river crossing point on the San, located seventeen miles north of Przemyśl on the line between Lemberg and Cracow. An Austrian assault on Shabats was repulsed with heavy losses. Warehouse committee members named R F Starks Garrett Gaines M C Smith J F Bannister note cotton handling and farm price context.
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Galicia
Ohyschky
Foulstyn
Jaroslav
Przeworsk
Lancut
Switzerland
Italy
Germany
Rheims
London
Great Exhibition
Alexandra Palace
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Seven Seas
Virginia
John D. Rockefeller
Young Men’s Christian Association
Brooklyn
Edward Searles
West Suffield
Conn
Charles E. Rector
Rumsen
A. B. Byers & Co
Girard
Ohio
Helen M. Angle
Senate
First National Bank
Baxter Springs
Kan
Bainbridge
Brooklyn Hospital
John “B. Carter
Lida Rose
Henry M. Flagler
Asheville
Nvcoryo
Southern Pacific Express
Burbank
Cal
Franklin Park State Bank
Chicago
Walter Joss
Titizens
Mount Lassen
Redding
Macomber Flat
Lallleldie Opus
T.d.erris
Garranza
Constitutionalists
Ther
Carbajal
Diaz
Harris
Dominion
Halifax Rifles
Logan
Dennis
Clarke
Jones
Bestian
Keil Canal
St.Johns
N. B
T. W. Crotlers
Dominion of Canada
Crothers
Canadian Trades and Labor Congress
Rio-Janeiro
Prussia
Santos
Jaroslau
Wislok
Sanok
Carpathians
Zemplin
Budapest
Lemberg
Hungary
Cracrow
Ljubovia
Daily Mail
Cathedral
von Xbluck
Somme
Oise
Central News
Baltic
Austria
R. F. Starks
Garrett
R. G. Gaines
M. C. Smith
J. F. Bannister
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