Times urges making cotton contraband to hinder German weaponry
London editors urge that cotton be treated as contraband to block its use in Germany’s munitions. The Times cites Washington reports showing American resistance to blockade legality and argues Britain must prevent cotton from feeding weapons, warning of German shelling and German victory costs.
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London
the Times
Washington
Great Britain
Germany
Orduna
Exclusion of Women from St Louis Mission Council
The St Louis executive committee of the laymen movement voted to exclude women from its councils at the December council in St Louis. About 2500 delegates are expected from southwest Illinois and eastern Missouri. Rev Dr Samuel J Niccolls supported women but the committee rejected his motion as New York headquarters opposed women being seated.
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ST. Louis
Laymen’s Missionary
Illinois
Missouri
Samuel J. Niccolls
New York City
Roosevelt Says He Will Speak on Vital National Matters
In Portland on July 19 Theodore Roosevelt told cheering crowds he will address vital national issues but will not be swayed by sapheads or mollycoddles. He urged the public to distrust second or third hand reports about him as he headed to San Francisco after his appearance.
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Portland
Ore
Theodore Roosevelt
Javelin Trials At Chicago For Panama-Pacific Team
The javelin throw, postponed from Saturday, was contested today to select athletes for the August 6 Panama-Pacific contests. L. V. Bragg of Illinois A. C. won with 60 feet 2 inches, Alma Richards of the Chicago Athletic Association placed second, Kanzler of Chicago A. A. third, and Coje of Illinois A. C. fourth.
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Chicago
L. V. Bragg
Illinois
A. C
Alma Richards
Athletic. Association
Kanzler
A. A
Coje
Ilinois
A.C
Brage
Smuggling Suspects Charged With Treason In Windsor
In Windsor Ontario on July 19 William Lonney and Max Lakrytz were arrested on charges of high treason. Authorities allege they smuggled Austrian nationals into the United States by ferrying them from Amperstberg and Bois Blanc Island.
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Windsor
Ont
William Lonney
Max ‘Lakrytz
United States
Amperstberg
Bois Blanc Island
Mrs. Richard Oglesby Ill in Charleston Report
Chicago reports Mrs. Richard Oglesby widow of a former governor and mother of Lt. Gov. John Oglesby is seriously ill in Charleston Illinois according to a tonight dispatch with details not fully confirmed.
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Chicago
Richard Oglesby
John Oglesby
Charleston
Seize Rifle Ammunition Tells Carranza Ship Action
United States customs officials seized 61,000 rounds of rifle ammunition bound for General Carranza in New Orleans. A customs officer was placed aboard the gunboat Maslovio Herrera to prevent neutrality violations. The ammo was sent to a merchant steamer for Vera Cruz, then reclaimed by customs.
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New Orleans
United States
Carranza
Maslovio Herrera
Verayah Cruz
Attorney Daniel Belasco Dead After Car Crash Near Libertyville
Chicago reports attorney Daniel Belasco and cousin of theater manager David Belasco died in an automobile accident near Libertyville. Two women Mrs. Fred Drayheim and Miss Anna Drayheim and Simon Westerfield market owner were injured, one possibly fatally.
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Chicago
Daniel Belasco
David Belasco
Libertyville
I'red Drayheim
Anna Dravheim
Simon Westerfield
Seek Romania's Consent in War Material Passage
London telegraph notes from Sofia report Prince Ernst Hohensee Langenburg, Germany's acting ambassador to Turkey, pressed Bucharest to allow transit of Turkish war munitions, promising immediate German delivery if Romania consented before the war.
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Romania
London
The
Times
Sofia
Ernst
Quincyan Big Factor in Racquet Work at Burlington Event
The Iowa Missouri Illinois tennis series began in Keokuk with 42 entries. Ralph Joy of Keokuk and Edgar Musselman of Quincy promoted it, building a four year history that now heads to Burlington on July 26 for the fifth tournament. Top players from Des Moines St. Louis and Chicago are invited as Musselman brothers expect Quincy stars to join. The event evolved from Keokuk roots and grew through nerve and effort, with past champions named in singles and doubles.
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Keokuk Gate City
Keokuk
Ralph B. Joy
Edgar Musselman
Quincy
Iowa-Missouri-Illinois Association
Burlington
Iowa
Jack Cannon
Kansas City
Missouri Valley
Davison Obear
St. Louis
Roland Hoerr
Harry A. Koch
Fred Bradley
Des Moines
Galesburg
Galva
Illinois
Joy Athletic Field
Musselman
S Warfield
Chicago
Keokuki
J.’ Tyng
Brothers of
Ouiney
Former Quinyan Dies at Keokuk
Charles W. Buckner, a former Quincy resident, died at Keokuk at 11:00 PM Sunday from tuberculosis. He was brother to Albert Buckner and William Buckner of Quincy and is survived by his widow and one child. Funeral arrangements follow in Quincy.
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Charles W. Buckner
Quincy
Keokuk
Mr. Buckner
Albert Buckner
North
Eighth. Street
William Buckner
Chestnut Street
Deéedent
Ouincy
Buckner
Quincey
Bryan Urges Friendship With Japan at Panama-Pacific Expo
William Jennings Bryan told the Asiatic Institute and American Historical Association in San Francisco that the Pacific should bind races, not divide them. He urged Americans to befriend Japan and warned against jingoes on both sides, linking naval power to shipbuilding and biased newspapers.
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San Francisco
William Jennings Bryan
Asiatic Institute
The
American Historical Association
Panama. Pacific Exposition
Pacific
Mr. Bryan
United States
Japan
Local Pick Ups In Palm Beach Store News
Special bargains at Halbach Schroeder Co with knit underwear, table linen, house dresses, and men’s silk shirts. Miss Floy Wright returns from Kenosha as Miss Marie and Dorothy Evers visit from Freeport. Two men tried to break into a house on North Sixth. Chicago officer arrives to detain William Martin for abandonment. L. P. Farrell visits from Bucklin. police resume duties after vacations.
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Halbach- Schroeder Co
William Gray
William
Albert
Charley
Canada
Edmonton
Halbach- Sihgoeider Co
Marie
Dorothy Evers
Freeport
A. F. ‘Hug
St. Louis
Halbach-Schroeder Co
Miss
Lillian. White
Oneida
Nicholson
Mendon
A. Clark Thomas
Pettit
Knox City
B. H. Schallenberg
North Sixth Street
Riley
John Maas
J. Cahill
Chicago Police Department
William Martin
Chicago
Martin
L. P. Farrell
Bucklin
Haley
Edwards and Aherns
Freese Resuscitated After Apparent Drowning Incident
Edward William Freese of Ogden was found lifeless in a creek at Homer and pronounced dead yesterday afternoon. He was revived by medical staff and woke to recount cramps he felt while swimming.
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Ubana
Edward William Freese
Ogden
H Omer
Hebi
Willys Knight Motor Car Now Priced at $1095
A new Willys Overland model 84, powered by the 40 hp Knight type sleeve valve motor, is offered at 1095 dollars. The car features a large, streamlined, five passenger touring body, advanced valve design, high efficiency cooling and lubrication systems, and rich interior refinements for comfortable touring. It marks a shift toward lower prices and broader availability for Knight motor technology.
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Willys- Knight
Willys
Knight
Overland
John N. Willys
Mr. Willys
Willys Overland Company
Willys. Knight Roadster
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Peter Schoonen
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Quingyan
Charles W. ‘Buckner
Bryan
Freese
Tou Iwant
Colums
Willys-Knight
Lusk
Seaton Trewin
Albert Wittler
B. FL Baldon
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