Censors and Anastasie Rule Paris Press Scene
Paris reports on the Bureau de la Presse nicknamed Anastasie, its merciless cuts and inconsistent decisions. Editors debate caprice vs. policy as wartime censorship follows orders from the commander in chief and ministries, shaping what may or may not appear.
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Paris
Bureau de la Presse
Anastasie
Minister of Marine
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Viviani
Bureau
de la Presse
Kansas corn and oats crop prospects improved in 1882 levels
Topeka Kansas July 30 corn conditions in Kansas are improving though 4,526,000 acres are now growing the lowest the state has had since 1882. The oats acreage is estimated at 1,402,943 with a prospective yield of 27.8 bushels per acre.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Summer Aches and Pains From Weak Kidneys
A fragmentary ad copy cites backaches and stiff muscles as signs of weakened kidneys. It touts Kidney Pills as a remedy to relieve pains and sleep disturbances by cleansing poisons from the system.
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Foley
Club women read papers prepared by Illinois institute official
Springfield July 30 Busy club women across Illinois solve the reading problem for their organizations by writing to Mrs H A McKeene secretary of the Illinois Farmers Institute science department. Two stenographers handle mail daily supplying about a thousand words on requested topics. Subjects include How to Live Within One’s Income and Be Happy Laundry Work The A B C of Good Form and Montessori Children. If no proper reason exists Mrs McKeene will point the reader to where to obtain the material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Illinois
H. A. McKeene
Tae ‘Science Department
Tlinois Farmers’ Institute
Home Science Department
Earnings of Santa Fe in Oklahoma Outpace Other States
In Oklahoma City on July 30, testimony by A L Conrad statistician for the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe shows railroad earnings require less outlay in Oklahoma than in other states. Railroad counsel objected to the comparison while cross examination continued before Judge Frank Youmans over the objection being sustained.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad
Oklahoma
A. L. Conrad
Santa Fe
United States District Court
Frank Youmans
Incognito Journeys Through Copenhagen Stir German Officials
Reuter dispatch reports Maxmilian Harden of Die Zukunit traveling incognito through Copenhagen on an Odin enforced holiday of undefined length in northern Scandinavia. The piece notes a recent article praising Italy's attack on Austria has provoked official German ire.
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London
Jay
Reuter
Copenhagen
Maxmilian Harden
Die Zukunit
Odin
Scandinavia
Italy
Austria
Germany
Campi Decision Shocks Bantam Bout Night
In Brooklyn tonight bantamweights Campi of San Francisco and Patsy Brannigan of Pittsburgh clash in a San Francisco Gutpdinter Gutpdinter match. The New York alert notes the bout as a key featherweight style showdown with Campi seeking a win over Brannigan in Brooklyn.
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Campi
New York
San
Francisco
Gutpdinter
Patsy Brannigan
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Illinois National Guard Arrives in Denver en route home
The first regiment of the Illinois National Guard arrived in Denver on July 30 while en route home from the Panama-Pacific exposition. The unit traveled as part of its return journey and marked a ceremonial moment for Denver.
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Denver
Ilinois National Guard
British War Aid Calls for Fresh Blood in Officer Ranks
In Britain during the Great War, the military welfare organization laments the shortage of half pay officers and urges recruitment of new blood to replenish the leadership, stressing the need for renewed support and manpower.
British War Spending Waste Warns of Government Scandal
Sir A. B. Markham tells Asquith committee that waste runs through all departments, especially the war office. He cites reliance on half pay officers, billeting huts, and costly horse purchases. He urges government control by business men, audits railways, and cuts coal expenses to stop draining public funds.
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London
Asquith
A. B. Markham
Nottinghamshire
House
of Commons
War Office
Germany
War-Office
War ‘Office
Lightning Strikes Guard at Newcastle encampment
Louis F. Wagner of Wilmington was instantly killed by a lightning bolt during a severe storm over the Delaware Native Guard encampment in Newcastle on July 30. Four other guardsmen were shocked.
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Newcastle
Del
Louis F. Wagner
Company
Wilmington
Resinol Ointment and Soap Promoted for Eczema
A long report extols Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap for eczema and skin troubles noting they stop itching and burning and clear eruptions. The ads emphasize gentle, safe formulas suitable for infants and children and offer a free trial from Dept. 22 Resinol Baltimore MD.
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Resiniol
Baltimore
Romania Wheat Sale To Austria Disappoints Allies
London reports that Romania’s remaining wheat is going to Austria at 360 carloads daily. The plan for England and France to buy all Romanian wheat to cut off German access failed due to slow allied action, red tape, and delays in negotiations with Russia. The Germans had already purchased the entire harvest.
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London
Romania
Austria
England
France
Germany
Paris
Edmond Thery
Ministry of War
International Commission
Hts
Russia
New French Armed Airplanes Impress Over Germany
Paris July 15 A P correspondents report that the armed aeroplanes have bombarded a train and forced a German craft to land. They are described as more powerful than prior French machines and armed with a new cannon designed for 1.5 inch shells. The air arm is expected to widen French aviation superiority.
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Paris
Associated Press
The Brooklyn Bridge Jumping Cad Charles Davis Craze
Charles Davis of Spokane Washington, 50, reportedly jumped from the Brooklyn Bridge in September. He was fished out, arrested, discharged, and joined the Salvation Army before developing a widow courting spree. He married Mary Kallen in 1914 and allegedly pursued multiple other widows, including Mrs Emma Donahue and Mrs L Hines, securing over $3,000 from one widow. The tale involves travels to Kansas City and Wilkinsburg and a pattern of marriages for money.
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Pittsburgh
Charles Davis
Spokane
Wash
Brooklyn ‘Bridge
Salvation Army
Woods Run
Mary Kallen
Emily Young- Davies
H. A. Young
Wycle Avenue
Brooklyn
Davis
Young
Kansas City
Oakwood Avenue
Wilkinsburg
Sickness and relief claim Po-Do-Lax cures
Sickness is a sin if untreated and neglected. It says Po-Do-Lax relieves liver ills headache indigestion and constipation with poda phyllin May Apple. The ad claims it cleanses bowels overnight and urges readers to buy from their druggist to remove the cause of constipation and related ailments.
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Nature
Georgia Husband Shoots Wife Then Kills Self
Edwin A Moore a former private in the United States army shot and killed his 15 year old wife at her parents home in Atlanta tonight then mortally wounded himself dying an hour later Mrs Moore had recently left him and the slaying and self inflicted wound occurred in the couple's home city Atlanta state Georgia on July 30
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Arlanta
Edwin A. Moore
United States Army
Germany issues travel ban order via Telegraaf report
In Amsterdam on July 30, German officials reportedly issued an order prohibiting travelers to and from Germany from carrying printed or written matter. The Telegraaf relay notes the ruling aims to curb material movement and information exchange across borders.
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Amsterdam
London
Telegraaf
Germany
French Call About Haitian Situation Sparks Brief Exchange
Washington July 30 Secretary Lansing said a French embassy official called the state department regarding the Haitian situation. No plan emerged from the conference as the embassy sought official information. The department denied reports that Admiral Caperton disarmed a Haitian mob at Port au Prince or Haitian soldiers. disarming was done by a civilian committee after a conference with Caperton and ministers from the United States France and Britain. Captain E L Beach led the American forces ashore.
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Washington
Lansing
Department
Caperten
Port Au
Prince
Caperton
E. L. Beach
Thaw Way Be Fined For Fast Driving
Pittsburgh, July 30. Harry K Thaw faces automob ile speeding charges from Bellevue authorities after his return from New York. Thaw and a party of reporters and detectives reportedly sped through the borough despite warnings. Thaw's secretary J E J Rice admitted he knew the car number. No arrests made.
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Pittsburgh
Harry K. Thaw
Bellevue
Here
New York
Thaw
J . E. J. Rice
Great Wage Increase at Standard Oil Plants
NEW YORK July 30 wage increase to more than 7000 employees of Standard Oil Company of New Jersey in its Bayonne Bayway and Jersey City plants was announced tonight by George B Gif ford, general manager of the company.
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New York
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
Bayonne, Bayway
Jersey City
N. J
George B. Gifford
Germany's strength rooted in universal military service
London July 30 analysis from a Berlin correspondent argues Germany's power stems from universal military service. Every male 17 to 45 is potentially a soldier, forming the foundation of state organization beyond mere army methods.
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London
Germany
London Times
A Medicine Chest for 260
An advertisement promotes Sloan's Liniment as a universal remedy. It claims a 25 cent bottle relieves toothache bruises sprains stiff neck backache neuralgia and most emergencies by addressing congestion and inflammation. It invites readers to try the product and asks them to consult Druggists.
For Rent Two Furnished Rooms Near State Street
Classified note offering two nicely furnished rooms for light housekeeping at modern conveniences. Describes no water or bath, good light. Located at 801 State Street, over a bank.
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State Street
WANTED Second hand grocery store shelving
Classified note seeks second hand grocery store shelving. Call 4597. Address 910 Jersey Street.
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Jersey-St
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