Oil strike at Hatch lease near Colmar in Plymouth fields
Weber and Sliney report a new well on the Hatch lease about a quarter mile north of the Hamm lease. Eleven feet of oil sand was struck at 7 o clock evening. Oil oozing from the hole indicates a strong prospect. Estimated output 150 to 300 barrels daily. Shot planned at 10 this morning with sixty pounds of nitro glycerin. Owners expected to shoot and return to field for the blast.
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Hatch, Bros.- Lease
Colmar
Weber and
Sliney
Hamm
Plymouth
Messrs
Weber
Blue Ribbon
German pledge seen as easing U S Germany tension
Secretary Lansing reported Count von Bernstorff informed him that prior to the Arabic sinking Germany had decided its submarines would sink no more liners without warning. The exchange followed earlier assurances and a planned German disavowal of the Arabic attack, signaling a pathway to broader maritime understanding.
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Tashington
United States
Germany
Count’ von. Bernstorff
Lansing
Aravic
Count von Bernstehnl
State Department
Berlin
White House
Justice White
McAdoo
Tillman
South Carolina
Lusitania
von Bernstorff
Gerard
London
Ns Allon
Great Britain
Gerrmian
Hypocrite Film Shown Despite Censor Crowd Protest
The Hypocrite was screened at the Empire Hippodrome last night with no city interference. A trial run was held yesterday morning with censor board members, priests, Mayor Abbott, and Police Chief Koch in attendance. George Luther and Prof. McHugh urged Mayor Abbott to halt the showing, but the mayor declined, citing lack of consensus and fear of a possible damage suit.
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City Censor Board
Empire-Hippodrome
Censor- Board
Abbott
Koch
George Luther
Prof
McHugh
Board of Censors
Man and Woman Held for Burglary
Alyy and Mrs. Charles De Voe were arrested on a state warrant for burglary after entering Mrs. Burch’s York Street home and taking their own belongings. They could not post bond and were jailed overnight. Civic Improvement League reports praise for city improvements and efforts to remove dilapidated buildings for community welfare.
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Charles de Voe
Alyy
M. Burch
York
Street
Aviel
DeVoe
Burch
Civic Improvement League
League
Serbia Decides to Cede Macedonia to Bulgaria in War Move
An Athens dispatch citing Matin reports that Serbia has decided to cede Macedonia to Bulgaria to win Bulgaria's entry into the war and has notified the Greek government. The report is unconfirmed by other sources.
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Serbia
Paris
Athens
Macedonia
Bulgaria
Moltke Reappears Safe After Submarine Report
Berlin reports Moltke the German dreadnought is seen cruising under her own steam off the Kaiser Wilhelm Canal after Russian navy wires claimed it was sunk by a British submarine. Copenhagen dispatches confirm the sighting today.
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Berlin
Sayville
Moltke
Kaiser Wilhelm Canal
Copenhagen
Passenger ferry disputes drift between governments
The article notes that disputes between the two governments center on passenger interests and that no question has arisen regarding a freight vessel carrying Americans among its crew.
President Wilson Endorsed in Wisconsin and Kentucky 1916
Indications arise that Wilson may be renominated in 1916 as local endorsers push plans. The president reportedly takes no part in the process while Tumulty notes gratification over Wisconsin and Kentucky endorsements. White House wishes no further steps to halt endorsements, though some advisers seek restraint.
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Washington
Wilson
Wisconsin
Indorsing
A. Spbsea
Kentucky
Tumulty
New Jersey
Local Pick-Ups and City Notes Highlight Mo. Visitors
Mr and Airs C W Hendrix of Moberly Mo were in the city and stayed at the Hotel Quincy. Judge Franklin, former sergeant at cottage 18, has left the Home and now rests at the Park hotel. comrades from cottage 18 presented a fountain pen. Police court had no session due to no arrests Tuesday. Mrs A E Pennoy and her son George returned home from a month in Saginaw Mich. Civic league reports Gas and Electric employees trimming trees, violating city code section 478 by removing or injuring trees.
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Airs
C. W. Hendrix
Moberly
Quincy
Franklin
Park Hotel
Cottage No. 18
Ale. Pennoy
Fourth
Jersey Streets
George
Hannibal
Saginaw
Mich
Civic League
Gas and. Electric .Company
League
Circus school opens for Barnum & Bailey youngsters next Saturday
A kindergarten for circus children will debut here next Saturday as part of Barnum & Bailey life. Emma Talbot oversees daily lessons for actual or adopted offspring of performers, teaching in venues from Madison Square Garden to the road. The school mirrors the troupe’s democratic culture where all children, from boss menagerie to the trapeze, are valued alike and trained for future roles in the show.
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Barnum & Bailey Circus
Emma, Talbot
Madison Square Garden
New York City
Mrew
Talbot
Barnun & Bailey Circus
Ray
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society Elects Officers
The annual meeting of the Women s Foreign Missionary Society at Vermont Street M E Church yesterday re elected all officers. Pres E J Taylor VPs Mrs George Gabriel and Mrs C A Cox treasurer Mrs Garnet Smith assistant treasurers Mrs N L Stewart and Mrs Jane Eares recording secretary Mrs E Seger corresponding secretary Mrs H Allard superintendent of young people Mrs George Blair superintendent of juvenile work Mrs N M Rigg and Mrs Alderson. Evening tea attendance was good and reports show membership 130 to 140 with flourishing condition. Mrs H B Dines read The Open Secret of Prayer and Mrs Taylor summarized the year s work. The Ladies Social Union met yesterday afternoon and will elect officers at the October meeting.
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Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the
Vermont Street
M.E. Church
E. J. Taylor
George Gabriel
C. A. Cox
Garnet ‘Smith
N. L
Stewart
Jane Eares
E . Seger
H. Allard
Young
George Blair
N. M. Rigg
Alderson
H. B. Dines
Taylor
Ladies’ Social Union
Old and Young Answer to Summons
A Quincy obituary notes Mrs. Mary Hayes age original immigrant from Cork and Civil War nurse, died at 819 Chestnut Street. She left five children and 12 grandchildren. Also Carl Rasche died at 83 in Quincy after a day bed illness. he was German born and a St Peter's member. James O’Maran, Edina Mo., farmer, died at St Mary’s Hospital in Edina. He was a Catholic and prominent local figure.
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Mary’ Hayes
Quincy
Chestnut” Street
Cork
Ireland
Trenton, N. Jr
Cornélius Hayes
Carl Rasche
J.phil Bert
Herford
Germany
St. Peter's Evangelical Church
James O'Maran
Edina
St. Mary's
Government may alter winter wheat production estimate
Wet weather delayed harvest in many states, prompting a possible revision of the government's August 9 forecast of 659 million bushels. Crop reporters in several states report delays and pending inquiries as the September crop condition canvass proceeds, with a revised preliminary figure expected next Wednesday.
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Washington
Peter States
Unusual Summer Ills Said To Yield To Foley Kidney Pills
Many complain of headaches backache rheumatism biliousness and constant tiredness from kidney dysfunction. Foley Kidney Pills are described as aiding elimination, improving sleep, and restoring strength. Miller and Arthur Drug Co promotes them as a tonic in action.
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Miller & Arthur Drug’ Co
Endurance test by Safety Manufacturing firm update
George Bayne and two chauffeurs arrived from Quincy in a Cadillac in two hours ten minutes as part of a reliability test. He travels from Quincy toward Detroit and Toledo, with representatives of Safety Manufacturing observing the proceedings.
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Safety Manufacturing Company
Macomb Journal
George Bayne
Quincy
Cadillac
Detroit
Toledo
Forest fires overwhelm Pacific Northwest fighting force
Portland reports forests fires in the Pacific Northwest have surged beyond the limits of available firefighting resources. The Western Forestry and Conservation Association says the situation is pronouncedly critical as fires forge beyond control.
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Portland
Ore
Pacific Northwest
Western Forestry and Conservation Association
Leader Sentenced in Possum Hunter Ring Case
Hartford Ky September 1 Ohio county officials report the ring leader of the possum hunters, a band that for months carried out nightly depredations in Western Kentucky, was convicted and sentenced to the state prison. Jesse Fulker son, a farmer, pleaded guilty to two charges of manslaughter and received a sentence from ten to fifteen years.
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Hartford
Ohio
Ander
Kentucky
Jesse Fulkerson
American reporter arrested with dispatches on Rotterdam voyage
London dispatch reports James F. J. Archibald an American newspaper correspondent seized by British authorities as the Rotterdam entered Falmouth. He was carrying dispatches to Berlin and Vienna from the German and Austrian embassies in Washington.
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London
Central News
James
F. J. Archibald
Rotterdam
New York
Falmouth
Berlin
Vienna
Washington
Rain Aids In Fight Near Idaho Fires
Rain in northern Idaho helped forest fire crews today aiding control of several wildfires. The Bonners Ferry blaze, yesterday out of control, is no longer considered serious, and Fernwood, previously in danger of destruction, was saved by a wind shift.
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Point
Idaho
Bonners’ Ferry
Fernwood
Divorce Petition Names Co-Respondent in St. Louis Suit
In St Louis on September 15 Estelle Johnson filed for divorce from Hubert A Johnson alleging infidelity. The petition names Rhoda Gardner of Quincy Illinois as co respondent and seeks custody of a minor child.
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Quincy Wortlan
ST. Lougs
Estelle Johnson
Hubert A. Johnson
Rhoda’ Gardner
Quincy
Lil
Inquiry Focuses on Finances in Colorado Military Court
A Colorado military court of inquiry, opened in Denver today, confines its probe to financial irregularities alleged against Major George Lee and Captain A. H. Dahlen as it awaits anticipated opinion from the attorney general on its powers and procedures.
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Denver
Asia
Colorado
George Lee
A. H. Dahlen
Monarchist petitions push Yuan to declare monarch
Peking September 1 reports monarchist society collecting petitions across the country urging President Yuan Shikai to proclaim himself emperor. Opposition to monarchist efforts is said to be stifled as the movement unfolds.
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Peking
Yuan Shi-Kai
Mexicans Cross Border Report From Hot Springs
A report says 103 Mexicans crossed the border in the Hot Springs area of El Paso county today near Sierra Blanca Texas.
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Sierra
Blanca
Tex
Hot Springs
el Paso County
Elect Dyer Commander in Chief at War Veterans Convention
SCRANTON Pa Sept 1 L C Dyer of St Louis was unanimously elected commander in chief of the United States War Veterans at the annual convention here today.
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Dyer
Scranton
L. C. Dyer
Submarine Sinking Report Reaches State Department
A telegram from London to Washington reports a British patrol sinking a submarine near the destroyer of the Arabic. Secretary Lansing said the vessel was not positively identified as the one that attacked the liner.
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Washington,d.c
State Department
London
Lansing
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Jacksonville
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German-American Trust
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