Harmony spirit urged to unite Americans under Catholic banner
Joseph Scott of Los Angeles urged loyalty to the American ideal at a Knights of Columbus convention in Davenport Iowa. He warned against hyphenated Americans and warned that Catholics face a campaign to discredit their faith while praising religious liberty and tolerance in the United States.
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Davenport
Knights of Columbus
Joseph Scott
Los Angeles
California
Scott
Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus
Lincoln
Europe
Mora
United States
Amusements Today Amusements at the Orpheum and Savoy
The Orpheum presents Amy of the Circus with the Orpheum players. Belasco and Barrymore star in Dorian's Divorce with Grace Valentine. Sallie Fisher appears in Little Shepherd of Bargain Row. Other reels include Gloria's Romance with Billie Burke and Henry Kolker, Seeing America First at Gem, Hazel Dawn in The Fetid Girl at Princess, and final chapters at Family and Quincy theatres with Pearl White in Iron Claw.
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Orpheum
Amy
Circus
Pictures
Belasco
Lionel Barrymore
Grace Valentine
Dorian
Bargain Row
Sallie Fisher
Savoy
Billie Burke
Henry Kolker
Gloria
Gem
America
Princess
Hazel Dawn
Mary Page
Zulon
Dawn of Courage
Quincy
Iron Claw
Pearl White
Amy of the Circus at the Orpheum Tonight
At the Orpheum theater tonight the play Amy of the Circus is presented. A celebrated New York success it tells how Amy, a circus girl, falls for a country minister and overcomes obstacles to happiness. The production features specially painted scenery and aims to be above ordinary with Miss Telson in a new role. A matinee is scheduled Saturday and Sunday with a final Sunday night show.
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Amy of
Orpheum _ theater
Amy
New York
Williams
Highland Park outing at Highland today hosts orphans guests
The Quincy K of will hold its annual outing at Highland today starting at noon with a basket picnic. Dinner at six features the orphans as guests while the St. Louis K of C Choral club with 60 voices headlines the evening entertainment. A prize one step dance and Sunday vaudeville shows add to a day of merit.
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Quincy K of
Highland
Knights
St. Louis
Danish Cession Expands U S Caribbean Control
The United States would acquire the three Danish West Indies St Thomas St Croix and St John for 25000000 dollars strengthening its naval reach in the Caribbean and opening the door to broader influence including Puerto Rico the Panama Canal zone Florida and Port au Prince in Haiti if related treaty with Haiti is approved. St Thomas faces bankruptcy St Croix sees social upheaval and planters hope American sovereignty will spur sugar and rum exports while St John remains largely undeveloped.
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United States
St. Thomas
St. Croix
St. John
Island of
Borland renews beef trust charge in Congress
Representative Borland of Missouri renewed his beef trust charge in the house on Wednesday and urged action on a resolution to investigate meat prices by the federal trade commission. He cited large dividends for packers and warned of dwindling cattle numbers, calling for an inquiry and intervention. The act ing Labor Secretary had not decided on department action. The Chamber of Commerce plans a conference to press Congress for prompt action.
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Washington
Borland
Missouri
Federal Trade Commission
Swift Company
Armour Company
Morris Company
Cudahy Company
Labor Post
Department
Mediation Board
Federal Board of Mediation and Conciliation
Chamber
Wilson
Congressional Commerce Committees
Congress
Treat Exports as Enemy Mail Waive Rights to Seize
London reports the government will release a number of enemy-origin securities seized in mails between Holland and U.S. houses. Despite claims to treat such securities as contraband, the Foreign Office says they will waive strict rights and permit neutral destinations, enabling secure transactions for allies.
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London
Foreign Office
Associated Press
Holland
United States
His
Rail strike watch as government seeks quick agreement
Washington Aug 3 officials of the federal government including President Wilson are closely watching the railway dispute between 225 systems and 400000 employees. They are preparing to aid in reaching an agreement and to avert a strike after the Chamber of Commerce of the United States appealed to labor officials.
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Washington
Wilson
Labor Department
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Price of shoes to rise 10 to 20 percent this fall
St Louis manufacturers say public will pay 10 to 20 percent more for shoes this fall and winter. Prices for lower grades will rise 50 to 75 cents a pair, while higher priced boots and shoes will average a dollar more. Causes include war exports, scarce hides, ships, and higher tanning costs.
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ST. Louis
Jackson Johnson
United States
India
Balkan States
South America
China
Balkans
France
Germany
Russia
Senate House Conferees Agree on Academy Bill
Washington August 3 Senate and house conferees agreed on the military academy appropriation bill substituting for the senate amendment this year. It would appropriate 125 040 for new buildings and provide a three officer commission to investigate and report on building requirements at West Point.
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Washington
Senate
House
West Point
War Office Says Fronts Unchanged in Russia Report
Petrograd dispatch via London Aug 1 quotes the war office stating the situation on all fronts is unchanged. The brief statement offers no new developments and preserves regional steadiness as Western fronts remain quiet.
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Petrograd
London
War Office
Fragmentary verse hints clash with romance in blurred note
A garbled OCR style fragment mentions a pretty woman, a man in love, and a conscience about a record. The lines suggest romantic sentiment rather than a clear news item, with unclear names or places.
Shrapnel Shells Explode On Boat Elzey Fire
One hundred shrapnel shells exploded during a fire on the four masted schooner George W. Elzey in Erie basin. A fireman was injured by a shell fragment. Fourteen men leapt overboard and swam to safety as flames spread from the deck to the hold where ammunition was stored.
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New York
George W. Elzey
Erie Basin
Elzey
Hughes Acceptance Address Printed in Record Speech Noted
On August 3 in Washington Republican Leader Mann secured unanimous consent to print Charles E. Hughes acceptance address in the Congressional Record. Representative Elsa Williams of Illinois delivered a lengthy critique accusing Hughes of inconsistency deception and demagogy. Several Republicans gave notice they would respond when the House meets again Friday.
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Washington
Mann
Charles E. Hughes
Congressional Record
Elsa Williams
Illinois
House
Crown Prince Frederick William Receives Doctorate
Berlin university grants the title Doctor of Laws to Crown Prince Frederick William, announced by the Lokal Anzeiger. The report notes the public mood on such honors and ends with a quip on daughters and sons-in-law.
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Amsterdam
London
Berlin University
Frederick William
Berlin
When Visiting Strange Places
Vacation and summer trips bring disordered digestion from changing water and food. Salts and castor oil can cause nausea, so Foley Cathartic Tablets offer a gentle relief. From Miller and Arthur Drug Co.
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Miller and Arthur Drug Co
Tageblatt Suppressed in Berlin by Military Authorities
Berlin dispatch reports the Berliner Tageblatt has been suppressed again by military authorities. The paper had resumed publication weeks earlier on condition it refrain from too vigorous dispute with conservatives.
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Berlin
London
Berliner Tageblatt
Foley's Honey and Tar advertised remedy claim
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as the best remedy for hay fever asthma coughs and colds. It promises throat soothing hoarseness relief eased breathing and restful sleep without opiates, from Miller and Arthur Ding Co.
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Foley
Miller
Arthur Ding Co
Salaries Raised for Top Knights and Delegates
Davenport Aug 3 The supreme knight and supreme secretary salaries rose from 3600 to 4509 dollars. Delegates per diem increased from 5 to 10 dollars daily plus ten cents mileage. Four supreme directors were reelected for three years: Reddin Denver Dussaint Quebec Leche Donaldsonville and Dwyer St Paul. Mass meeting at the Coliseum featured Scott Sullivan and Gallagher. Old Point Comfort Va was chosen as 1917 convention site.
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Davenport
Towa
Supreme Knight
Supreme Secretary
Supreme
John Ff. Reddin
Denver
N. A. Dussaint
Quebec
Paul Leche
Donaldsonville
W. H. Dwyer
St. Paul
Coliseum
Joseph Scott
Los Angeles
Jerry B. Sullivan
New York
Daniel J. Gallagher
Boston
Old Point Comfort
Tanlac touted as stomach remedy in Canton Missouri
An advertisement touts Tanlac as a vegetable stomach remedy that aids digestion and liver and kidney function, claims to relieve indigestion gas and heartburn, and includes a testimonial from C. R. Jenkins. The Tanlac Man promotes the product at Brown & Mays drug store with price of 1.00 per bottle or 3 for 2.75 postpaid.
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C. R. Jenkins
Canton
Quincy
Brown & Mays Drug Store
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