Plan for 50,000-strong naval reserve announced
Acting Secretary Roosevelt disclosed a plan to build a civilian naval reserve of about 50,000, combining yachtsmen and power boat owners with trained crews. The program would train volunteers to serve aboard small, fast craft, with certificates noting capabilities and optional ongoing address updates. Training would occur next summer using reserve or available ships under regular officers.
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Washington
National Naval Reserve
National Guard
Naval Reserve
Roosevelt
Navy Department
Navy
A. x
Ccanica
Chicago yacht club backs naval reserve plan
Commodore James R Pugh of the Chicago Yacht Club with Mayor William Hale Thompson promotes a naval reserve drawn from local yachtsmen and powerboat owners. He notes about 200 boats in Chicago harbor could supply ready crews, saying the sailors are first class and need little training.
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Chicago
James’ R Pugh
Chicago Yacht Club
William Hale Thompson
Naval Reserve
Chicago ‘Harbor
Askes
Pugh
Final Night of Highland Festival Featured Fifth Regiment Band
A large crowd gathered at Highland Park for the Elks festival concert by the Fifth Regiment band marking their first performance since returning from camp. Tonight the festival closes with prize awards and a jitney dance opening led by Ellis, expected to attract the season's biggest crowd. Tickets must be on grounds at distribution.
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Highland Park
Fifth Regiment
Ellis
Wilson proposes definite defense programs to Congress
President Wilson released letters to Secretaries Garrison and Daniels urging definite defense plans after consulting experts. The two secretaries have drafted reports for submission and forthcoming discussion with congressional military and naval committees. A telegram from John Hays Hirosea voiced bipartisan support, warning political leaders against opposing national defense.
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Washington
Sept
Wilson
Garrison
Daniels
Congress
Naval Affairs Committees
John Hays
Rosea
National Reague of
Republican Clubs
Republican Party
Barnes objects 10 New York program at convention
Albany Sept. 2 William Barnes in the New York constitutional convention protested against proposals touching workmen's compensation for occupational diseases and permitting or prohibiting manufacturing in tenement houses. He charged the GOP with pursuing Gomperism and disavowed the party.
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Albany
N. Y
William Barnes
New York
Toréguare
Samuel Gompers
Republican Party
Boxers Shine in Minneapolis Legalized Boxing Card
In Minneapolis on September 2, a four bout legalized boxing show featured Young Brown of New York outpointing Phil Brock of Cleveland at 188 pounds. Billy Defoe of Minneapolis was stopped after the seventh round by Matt Brock of Cleveland at 124 pounds. Frank Whitney of Cedar Rapids defeated Kid Billings of Superior at 135 pounds. George Meyers of Minneapolis beat Phil Donovan of San Francisco at 148 pounds.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Young Brown
New York
Phil Brock
Cleveland
Matt Brock
Clevelaimi Xo
Billy Defoe
Frank Whitney
Cedar Rapids
Kid Billings
Superior
Wis
George Meyers
Phil Donovan
San Francisco
Bodies Identified From U S Sub F-4 Off Hawaii
In Honolulu on September 2 two bodies from the submarine F-4 were identified as Charles H. Wells of Norfolk Virginia machinist’s mate and Frank N. Tergog of Salt Lake City electrician. The third identified so far is George T. Ashcroft gunner’s mate from Los Angeles.
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Honolulu
U.S
Charles H., Wells
Norfolk
Frank’ N. Tergog
Salt Lake City
George T. Ashcroft
Los Angeles
Germanys Submarine Settlement Aims In Hague Adjudication
Berlin reports optimistic official view based on Bernstorffs instructions. Germany may submit compensation claims for Lusitania and Arabic cases to The Hague for adjudication while negotiating with the United States on submarine policy. Bernstorff has broad authority to negotiate, offering immunity from attack without warning for passenger liners, with safe embarkation before destruction. Washington awaits German formal disavowal of the Arabic sinking before discussing reparations, amid cautious press coverage.
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Berlin
London
Germany
Count von Bernstorff
Hague
United States
von Bernstorff
Washington
Great Britain
National Zeitung
Wilson
von Bethmann Hollweg
Fire prevention focus at fire engineers convention
Cincinnati report from the Inter national Association of Fire Engineers outlines that dense population and concentrated values drive losses. The committee proposes splitting roles into fire fighters and five preventers for the next century, noting fire departments remain essential due to urban structural conditions.
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Cincinnati
International ‘Association of Fire Engineers
Committee On
Hugo R. Delfs
Lansing
Mich
John Kenton
New York
America
Quarantine on Hay and Straw Shipments from McDonough
Macomb Sept 2 A quarantine on hay and straw shipments from McDonough county was issued after the Burlington was notified not to accept such consignments. Authorities report thirty-two of thirty-three cattle infected with disease and discuss burial methods for infected stock amid complaints about delays in removal. Inspectors checked Rexroat stock and found no infection.
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Macomb
McDonough County
Burlington
Bert’ Monger
James Leighty
Jared
Robert Rexroats
Elizabeth Blair Mohr Freed on Bail in Murder Plot Case
Providence report states Elizabeth Blair Mohr was released on $10,000 bail after confessing by three men to hiring them for $5000 to kill her husband Dr. C Franklin Mohr. Assistant District Attorney sought $25,000 bail. Mohr denies the charges. Cecil Victor Brown and two alleged accomplices Henry Spellman and George W. Healis are jailed on the Bristol County murder charge.
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Providence
Elizabeth ‘Tiffan’ Blair Mohr
C. Franklin Mohr
Newport
Mohr
Emily G. Burger
Nayatt Road
Claud R. Branch
Moh
Cecil Victor Brown
Brown
Henry ‘Spellman
George W. Healis
Bristol County
Berlin fears due to Germanys submarine policy shift
London reports Berlin expresses fears the German governments move to relax its submarine campaign will trigger serious internal turmoil as maritime chiefs oppose the chancellor. Rumor says Admiral Von Tirpitz has gone to the Emperor’s headquarters for a conference and may resign.
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London
Exchange -Telegram Company
Amsterdam
Berlin
Dr James Headache Powders promise quick relief
The ad proclaims no headache or neuralgia pain with Dr James Headache Powders and urges readers to buy a dime package at the drug store. It promises instant relief and a return to feeling fine within moments.
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Dr. James
James
Kern opposes large defense program in Senate speech
Senator John W. Kern, visiting Indianapolis, urges a reasonable and safe national defense plan. He criticizes calls for army and navy appropriations totaling 500 million dollars as a burdensome, sensational lobby effort in a time with no real war danger. He favors a prudent, sane approach over hysteria.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John W. Kern
East
Kern
Fires and raids disrupt Brownsville Harlingen line report
General staff reports from Brownsville and Harlingen describe night attacks on an automobile party and a aeroplane. A twelve foot trestle was burned between Brownsville and Harlingen fourteen miles from Brownsville. Civilians in two autos fired at the scene. No injuries. Trains delayed but expected to run within hours. An aeroplane twice called rifle fire from the Mexican side. Two autos fired near Bareda with one hit five times. Bridges at South San Benito set ablaze. Lieut Mallory and ten men sent, no landline between Brownsville and Harlingen. Bareda named as the first station south of San Benito.
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Washington
Funston
Brownsville
Harlingen
Harlinngen
Svere
Bareda
San Benito
Mallory
Bristol
Tiver
San Bénito
Peoria men back plan to build naval reserve force
Two Peoria residents Albert Griffith harbor master and former commodore of the Illinois Valley Yacht and Canoe club and Roy Ty Page lieutenant of the Illinois Naval Reserves said tonight that fully 400 motor boats with owners and crews are ready in the Illinois valley to aid the plan of forming a naval reserve.
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Peoria
Iil
Albert Griffith
Illinois Valley Yacht and Canoe Club
Roy Ty
Page
Illinois Naval Reserves
Illinois Valley
Funeral Service for Carl Ragche at Home and Church
The funeral of the late Carl Ragche will take place Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from his home at 1118 Payson Avenue and at 2:30 from St. Peter's Evangelical Church at Ninth and York Streets. Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend.
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Carl Ragche
Payson Avenue
St. Peter’s Evangelical Church
Ninth and
York Streets
Woodland
Funeral of Albert Chné mus to be held Saturday
The funeral of the late Albert Chné mus will take place Saturday morning at 8 15 from the residence 317 Chestnut street with service at St Francis church at 9 Interment will be in Calvary cemetery Friends invited.
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Albert Chnémus
Chestnut Street
St. Francis Church
Calvary Cemetery
Funeral for Mrs. Mary Hayes at St. Rose Church
The funeral for Mrs Mary Hayes is set for Saturday morning at 8 30 from the late residence 819 Chestnut Street with services at St Rose Church at 9 Interment will be in St Peters Cemetery Friends invited
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Mary Hayes
Chestnut Street
St. Peter’s Cemetery
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