Ade to Dig Own Graves and Stories of Armenian Massacres
Viscount Bryce released details of Armenian massacres from Tiflis, reporting the May to July killings under Djevdet Bey. Turks expelled the Van governor, surrounded Tiflis, and attacked villages. Men were tortured, women were publicly attacked, and many women went mad or threw themselves from rocks to escape.
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London
Viscount Bryce
United States
Tiflis
Djevdet Bey
Van
Djordet
Agitlore
Mush
Deserted German Soldier Seeks Refuge at Ellis Island
Heinie Schultz, a deserter from the German army, is held at Ellis Island for inquiry on refugee status in America. He claims to have fought at Liege Antwerp and the Marne, describes heavy losses, and says he no longer wishes to fight or die for his country after learning his father and brother were killed.
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New
Ie Y
Heinie Schultz
Ellis Island
Feu
America
Schultz
Deutch
Noorderdyk
Liege
Antwerp
Marne
Hanging spectacle draws thousands at Thouside Go to Hanging
Several thousand spectators witnessed the hanging of Frank Grano who murdered three people near the place last September. The scaffold stood in the county alms house woods with every accessible tree crowded with onlookers.
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Bnow Hill
Frank Grano
Bomb conspiracy tied to ex-Southern Pacific man Crowley
San Francisco federal officers arrest C C Crowley a former head of the Southern Pacific Rail road secret service now a private detective for District Attorney Fickert. He is charged with involvement in a pro German bomb plot and with inciting munition workers strikes. Authorities say he traveled nationwide placing bombs on ships and at factories and that investigators seek higher ups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
California
Robert Fay
New York
C. C
Crowley
Fickert
Southern Pacific Railroad
Secret Service
Washington
Seattle
New York Harbor
Prefers Storm To U Boat In Mediterranean Shelling
Paris reports the French steamer Tania was shelled by a submarine in the Western Mediterranean. The captain, facing head seas, steered toward the gale while the submarine fired three shells and abandoned pursuit. Some passengers and crew, defying orders, lowered boats which were swamped. Tania arrived safely at Marseilles.
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Paris
France
Ministry of Marines
Tania
Mediterranean
Eubmarine
Marveilles
American member Kagy resigns from Joint Land Commission
Levi M. Kagy announced at a Joint Land Commission meeting that he has submitted his resignation due to ill health. The resignation sets a notable change in the commission’s makeup as it proceeds with land policy deliberations.
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Panama
tLevi M. Kagy
Joint Land Commission
Yukon Territory Governor Resigns for French Navy Commission
Ban Francisco reports Gov. Black has wired his resignation in preparation for acceptance of a commission as a captain to be sent to France in the spring. The move follows government dispatch and signals a potential change in territorial leadership and military ties.
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Francisco
Black
Territory of
Yukon
France
Bald-headed Men Do Not Go Insane Says Doctor
Monroe Wisconsin report quotes Dr. Robert B. Clark stating that bald-headed men do not go insane, based on his lifelong study of mental diseases and insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe, Wis
Robert B. Clark
Bank advertises 10 year loan in Tokyo at 14 percent
The Rus-Arabic Bank offers a ten year loan in Tokyo with an interest rate equivalent to 14 percent. The high rate reflects the depreciation of the Russian rouble against the Japanese yen.
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Tokio
Rusr-Asiatic Bank
Missouri State Sanatorium to be furnished from Panama-Pacific exhibit
Gets Exposition Furniture Mount Vernon Missouri reports two new buildings of the Missouri State Sanatorium will be furnished with pieces from the Missouri Building at the Panama-Pacific exposition. Town Closes 13 Saloons Grand Forks riotous revelry marked the passage of the 83 saloons in East Grand Forks Minnesota opened 1869 when North Dakota went dry. They were voted out at a present election.
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Mount Vernon
Missouri State Sanstorium
Missouri
Grand Forks
N. C
Minn
North Dakota
Ammunition Exports Rise for Allies in September
Government records show September exports of war supplies to allies rising sharply with explosives leading at 13 385 457 dollars followed by firearms automobiles copper horses mules barbed wire and other items totaling 84 297 563 dollars for January through October 1. England remains the largest buyer with France close behind and Italy emerging as a major purchaser in recent months.
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Washington
D. C
Uncle Sam
England
France
Italy
Freight Blocks Terminals In New York City
Freight congestion cripples New York waterways and terminals with fifty thousand loaded cars backed on sidings. A severe storm threat or blizzard could trigger a food shortage as imports flood piers while exports overwhelm capacity. The port holds five times more freight awaiting export than ships can handle.
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New York
N. Y
Pope Benedict Vows Aid for Polish Sufferers
Pope Benedict pledged to do all in his power to aid Polish war sufferers in Husela and Austria after a meeting with N. 20. Pietrowski, a former Chicago city attorney who described the Poles' hardships during six months of travel in Poland and Austria. He assured moral and material assistance. Also, Lima imposes a Peruvian embargo on vicuna and alpaca hides and products.
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Rome
Italy
Pope Benedict
Husela
Austrian
Pietrowski
Chicago
Poland
Austria
Trench Diggers Find Statue on Lemnos Island
An mutilated statue of Eros unearthed by French troops during trench digging on Lemnos island may prove to be of great archaeological importance. Hunt for Marowine survivors as hurricane victims are sought. state department orders Central American representatives to search for survivors of the Leamer Maron fine.
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Athens
Eros
Lemnos
Mobile
Ala
State Department
Central America
Southern Congressman Dies in Meridian Mississippi
Meridian reports the death of Representative A. Witherspoon from Mississippi five district after an acute indigestion attack that affected his heart. He died at his home where physicians treated him for the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian
Miss
A. Witherspoon
Mississippi
Tepeks Kan Garples Eggs and Poultry Solé From Forms
Tepeks Kan Garples reports a shift in egg and poultry trade as forms of Kan influence market supply. Officials note steady demand and price adjustments amid regional changes, with producers adapting to new sourcing and distribution patterns.
Merlin Proclaims Slavia Conquered In WWI report
Allied dispatches claim German Austro forces completed operations against Serbia near Rudnik and Gorizia with 100000 Serbian prisoners captured and 60 percent of the army routed. The report notes a Serb defense and Italian advance into Gorizia while an enemy airship was downed near Ruechof.
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Berlin
Rudnik
Germany
Serbia
Bulgaria
Ruechof
Jacobstadt
Erman
Seize Canada Wheat Crop Under War Act
Ottawa announces the government seized 12 0,000 to 15,000,000 bushels of high grade wheat from public elevators coast to coast. The grain, mostly hard and Northern grades, belonged largely to American dealers. Action carried out under the war act by the Canadian grain commission, affecting elevators at Fort Williams to Halifax and beyond.
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Ottawa
Ontario
Fort Williams
Lake Superior
Atlantic
Canadian Grain Commission
Port Arthur
Midland
Tiffin
Collingwood
Goderich
Kingston
Port Colborne
Prescott
Quebec
St. John
Montreal
Halifax
Dardanelles
Man 87 Weds 17 Year Girl in Daytona
A telegram from Daytona Beach, Florida reports Captain N A Marshall age 87 married Miss Elsie Severson age 17. The surprising nuptials drew attention in Sheldon North Dakota where the telegram was received.
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Man
Sheldon
N. D
N. A Marshall
Daytona
Fla
Elsie Severson
Douse Fined for Attacking Theater Attendant in Wales
In Aberavon South Wales Ernest Douse was fined 25 dollars after violently biting the face of a theater attendant who had rebuked him for snoring in the stalls. The incident occurred during a performance, and the court noted the offender’s aggressive conduct and the attendant’s injuries.
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Aberavon
South Wales
Ernest Douse
Editorial Convention Call From Georgetown Leader
Jee J. Rountree of Georgetown, president of the National Editorial Association, issued a call for the thirty first annual convention to be held in New York from June 19 to 28, 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown, Tex
Jee J. Rountree
Georgetown
National Editorial Association
New York
Alleged Lottery Bust Near New Orleans Suburb
State militia raided a Southport Jefferson parish lottery shop by order of Gov Hall. Officials took into custody the employer and patrons amid the crackdown on illegal lottery activity in the area.
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New Orleans
Southport
Jefferson Parlich
Hall
Divorce Sought After Husband Drunk 700 Times
Bridget J Kendall, 67, feeble and hard of hearing, asks divorce from Lawrence Kendall, 36 years her junior, claiming misery due to his drunken behavior totaling about 700 times in two years. The case outlines marital distress and requests dissolution of marriage.
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Aurora
Mrea
Bridget J. Kendall
Lawrence Bendall
Refusal of another special session by Springfield leaders
Illinois Governor Dunne refused to call a supplemental extraordinary legislative session despite widespread petitions. He stated that all necessary emergency measures would be addressed at the upcoming special present session.
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Springfield
Dunne
George Washington Lopp Gives 10 Million Cigarettes to French Army
Paris reports Mm George Washington Lopp donated ten million cigarettes and 240 pounds of pipe tobacco along with 60 000 pipes to the French army. The grand total reflects a substantial charitable gesture to support soldiers.
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Paris
George Washington Lopp
Stabbing at Judson mill strike ends in death
In Greenville a striking Judson mill worker David Freese was fatally stabbed during a riot at the plant opening amid ongoing labor strife. Also noted, a Gallipoli report from Sydney lists Australian sniper Ling as the record holder among troops for Turkish targets. By September 1 Bing had fired at Turks, totaling one captured.
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Greenville
Judson
Idie
David Freese
Gniper
Turke
Sydney
Australia
Gallipoli Peninsula
Queensland
Ling
Bing
Ha Lands After 16 000 Tests Into The Air
A terse report notes a test flight involving Ha achieving altitude after 16 000 attempts. The event is described without graphic detail and highlights a technical milestone and the figure 16 000 in the context of the airborne program.
Pile Fabrics for Midwinter Suits
A new high luster pile fabric offers varied expressions in velvet and fur through striped and block surfaces formed by pile direction. The sleeves and collar feature fur trim, diagonal front seams, and a peplum with slanted stripes. Light weight velveta aims to reduce trim needs while maintaining richness.
Knitted and Crocheted Novelties for Christmas Wardrobe
A snowbound holiday trend highlights comfort through knitted and crocheted novelties. Morning jackets and thin lace garments captivate, while machine made vestees offer quick warmth under coats or between dances. Designers ensure evening attire remains prettiest with colorful, ribboned finishes.
Sailor Hat Trim Feature by Small Sailor Hats
Gal Sertari designs a small sailor hat adorned with a ribbon band around the crown and a neat flat bow at the back. Two ribbon ends hang over the brim, completing a simple understated finish.
Classical dress design praises simple lines for youth
A mother guides her daughter in dress ideas praising youth friendly simplicity and classical draperies. She envisions a frock serving both day and evening uses made of delicate materials with timeless lines and subtle ornament.
Embroidered Corsage Details Describe Bronze Threadwork
A fragment notes embroideries in bronze and aluminum threads along crossed shoulder bands, waist, and triangular front and back corsage pieces, describing decorative fabric details and craftsmanship in a period piece.
Two Creteane Birds Featured in Weaving Craft
Creteane Parreta described as two birds cut from creteane and sewn together with a calient feshien. The design serves as a decorative feature for the lath of the crewa, showcasing local craftsmanship.
Imitation Flattery and Hair Dressing Ad Teasers
An OCR fragment advertises La Creole Hair Dressing promising natural darkening without dye for 1.00. It mocks insincere imitation and notes a humorous line about a young man paddling his own canoe if his father provides the canoe and paddle.
Fragmented text on tones and jokes in a historical note
The readable fragments reference tone and laxatives and pose questions about the signature to nine. It questions hair growth on a bald head and whether John D. Rockefeller would wear a wig. The items appear as stray thoughts or editorials with unclear context.
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John DB. Rockefeller
Fragrant emollients promise skin and hair care options
Advertisement touts fragrant creamy emollients for skin scalp hair and hands as essential and economical. Offers free mail sample via postcard from Boston and promotes La Creole Hair Dressing to cover gray hair at $1.00 with bold claims.
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Cutiura
Dept. XY
Boston
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