Anglo French finagiers pledge loan during five day visit
New York bankers report progress toward a billion dollar loan to Great Britain and France after the Anglo French financial commission's five day stay. Pledges are secured for a substantial portion with more expected. bonds to bear at least 5 percent interest may be issued in one to four series, payable in dollars free from British income tax. Opposition exists among German sympathizers but broad support grows among American financiers.
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New York
America
Great Britain
France
Anglo-French Financial’ Commission
Cormmmission
Commission
Paiva Esiners
J. P. Morgan
George ‘ Baker
James J.’ Hill
Festus J. Jade
St. Louis
Mr. Ill
Northwest
Wade
Great
Britain
Wall Street
Mayoral trial reveals burned ballots in Indianapolis case
In Indianapolis on September 15 1915 two witnesses John W Lee and Charles H Gibbs testified at the Mayor Joseph E Bell election conspiracy trial They described burned democratic ballots from a 1914 primary at a precinct and disputed Bell’s presence at the polling place Gibbs and Lee pleaded guilty to indictments and the defense pressed for evidence on tally sheets while court adjourned for the night Gibbs agreed Burns and tallies were manipulated to favor Ed Lyons with Bell allied supporters blamed for the action.
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Indianapolis
Joseph E. Bell
John W. Lee
Charles H. Gibbs
Lee
Bell
Gibbs
Gibson
Lyons
James H
Bud
Edward Lyons
Shortage of tires hits neutral European nations
Washington reports a serious tire shortage in Holland Sweden Norway and Denmark as rubber exports to Europe are restricted. An agreement between Britain and American manufacturers limits tire shipments to through Great Britain, raising prices and causing scarce supplies despite U S manufacturers’ full output. Diplomatic channels report the issue to the State Department.
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Washington
Europe
United States
State Department
Holland
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Great Britain
British East Indies
Halland
Austrian Diplomats Reticent on Dumba Recall
Vienna reports show no new details on the U S request to recall Dr Constantin Theodore Dumba the Austro Hungarian ambassador in Washington. Observers say Austria wants to avoid turning the matter into a political issue and note many recall incidents have not harmed diplomatic relations.
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Vienna
Berlin
London
United States
Constantin Theodore Dumba
Washington
Frederick C. Penfield
Secretary of State
Lansing
Dumba
Associated Press
Austria
Credit Loan Policy Clarified by Secretary Lansing
Washington reports Secretary Lansing stated no violations of domestic or international law are involved in Allies proposed flotation of a large loan in the United States. He noted the administration opposes loans by popular subscription or those draining gold, while credit loans to pay for supplies are viewed as private commercial transactions.
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Washington
Lansing
United States
State Department
Better Markets Proposed for Farmer Products
Fresno Sept. 15 A resolution seeking a national marketing commission with state county and town departments was introduced tonight at the International Irrigation congress by S. Hen Andrus secretary manager of the Sacramento Chamber of Commerce. Public ownership of the water system is urged as the final solution to irrigation problems, according to Lieut. Gov John M. Eshleman of California who blames the contract system for most irrigation failures.
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Fresno
Cal
National Marketing Commission
United States
International Irrigation Congress
Os. Hen Andrus
Sacramento Chamber ‘of Commerce
John M. Eshleman
California
German envoy predicts US Germany dispute settled in two weeks
Count Von Bernstorff, the German ambassador, told reporters at his hotel that he is sure the difficulties between the United States and Germany will be settled within a fortnight and that nations will be more friendly than ever. He cited his talks with Secretary Lansing and noted he expects no further statements for two weeks. He also discussed the Hesperian sinking as having been verified and said communication with Berlin is tedious under present conditions. He plans to spend the weekend at Cedarhurst, Long Island.
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New York
United States
Germany
von .Bernstorff
Washington
Count von Bernstorff
Lansing
Cedarhurst
L. I
Senator Sherman Fends Off Stone Attack on Train
United States Senator L. Sherman of Illinois suffered deep lacerations to face and hands when a stone shattered a window beside him on a Vandalia railroad train between Collinsville and East St. Louis. Two boys seen along the track are believed responsible. Passengers aided him to a wash room. the train sped to St. Louis where a doctor treated him. Injuries described as painful but not serious. He had been en route from Robinson where he spoke at an old settlers meeting and expects to depart for Chicago tomorrow.
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ST. Louis
United States
L. ¥. Sherman
Ilinois
Collinsville
Senator Shennan
Senator Sherman
Robinson
Old Settlers
Chicago
Quarantine Placed on Townships Over Foot and Mouth Disease
Washington Sept 15 state announcement places Wayne Bloomingdale and Addison townships in DuPage county Illinois under closed quarantine for livestock foot and mouth disease. No cases found yet but area moved to restricted to closed due to proximity to infected zones.
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Washington
Wayne
Bloomingdale
Addison
DuPage County
Ilinois
Department of Agriculture
Heat Wave Claims Three Lives In Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh on September 15 the heat wave caused three deaths directly attributed to the extreme temperatures. Officials say the public tools closures will continue tomorrow unless a cooler spell arrives.
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Pittsburgh
Vere
Russian Defensive Stubborn in World War I Front
London dispatch reports slow progress by Field Marshal Von Hindenburg toward the Dvinsk Vilna railway with stubborn Russian resistance. He reaches west of the bridgehead at Dvinsk preparing to attack the fortified area while the line’s advance slows elsewhere. Russians counter at points, Austro German forces reportedly fall back across the Dniester as Russians batter Dubno and prepare wider offensives.
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London
von Hindenburg
Dvinsk-Vilna
Dubno
Italy
Vosges
Hatman's. Sweilerkopf
Holland
Engeland
Gerard Will Make Showing To German Foreign Office
Ambassador Gerard is to present to the German foreign office a summary of evidence from the United States claiming the White Star liner Arabic was torpedoed without warning, costing two American lives. Secretary Lansing said no American government opinions were expressed in the communication and the U S position rests on the evidence. Berlin officials will review evidence and Bernstorff's suggestions before a German decision, with several days to two weeks anticipated. no comment on reports of a St Paul pursuit.
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Washington
Gerard
Foreign Office
United States
Lansing
Count von Bernstorff
Berlin
Bernstorff
State Department
St. Paul
Heavy firing heard near Maasluis and Hook of Holland
A Reuter dispatch from Maasluis Holland reports heavy firing in a westerly direction starting at 9:30 pm local time and escalating to violence by 10 pm, rattling windows in Maasluis and Hook of Holland on the North Sea coast west of Rotterdam.
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London
Reuter
Maasluis
Holland
Hook of Holland
Shear of Holland
North Sea
Rotterdam
Observance of Mexican Independence Day in Brownsville
Brownsville Texas reports no serious disorder during Independence Day observance as army patrols tighten limits and residents warned of noisy firearm displays at 11 tonight. Three Mexican prisoners killed escaping near San Benito prompt continued scrutiny. patrols extend fifty miles north along the railroad to keep peace for tomorrow’s events.
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Brownsville
Texas
A. P. Blacksom
Fort Brown
Rio Grande Valley
San Benfico
Bruno T. Scher
Twenty-sixth Infantry
San Benito
Scher
Army
Robert T. Bullard
Harlingen
Lyford
McAllen
la Feria
Carranza
Judge Grants Powers to Receivers in Federal Court Reorganization
Judge Carpenter in federal court authorized receivers for the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad to issue receiver certificates as Series B to pay the semiannual interest on $20,000,000 debentures. The certificates do not lien earnings over existing securities. they are to mature March 16, 1916 at 6 percent interest. The move is seen as aiding early reorganization. a bondholders committee request to file a late appearance to oppose interest payment was denied.
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Chicago
Rock
United States District. Court
Waa
Carpenter
Bankers'.Trust Company of New York
Securities. Company
Indiana
Consolidated Coal Company
Lumbermen Hold Conference in Chicago for Co operation
Lumber men from nearly all U S branches met in Chicago to plan general cooperation on lumber rates and classifications. They will compile pacts and figures on current industry conditions for submission to the Interstate Commerce Commission as it investigates rates and classifications.
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Lumbermen
Chicago
United States
Interstate Commerce
Germanet Alliance Meeting Beholds Neutrality Resolution
Eureka South Dakota Sept 15 The German Alliance of South Dakota opened its annual convention with delegates from across the state. The group is expected to adopt resolutions noting the United States stance of strict neutrality in the European war as the sessions continue tomorrow.
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Germanet Alliance
Eureka
S. D
United States
German Alliance of
South Dakota
Two Killed When Train Hits Auto at Crossing
At Danville Illinois on September 15 Father J J McCarty of Paris and John J Dugan a farmer near Paris were instantly killed when Dugan’s automobile was struck at a crossing by a Big Four train. It was raining and likely prevented hearing the train. The car was hurled several rods, reduced to scrap iron, and the bodies were taken to Paris. McCarty, 40, had moved to Edgar county from Ireland ten years ago.
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Danville
Tll
J.J. McCarty
Paris
John J. Dugan
Carty
Edgar County
Ireland
Plead Not Guilty in Mail Fraud Indictments
Albertc Lemore and E. E. Carriere in federal court pleaded not guilty to indictments charging use of the mails to defraud. They were heads of Lemore & Company, slave exporters, which failed in February 1914. Losses to bankers and firms in America and Europe were estimated at about $5,000,000.
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New Orleans
Albertc Lemore
E.E
m+dictments
Liesmore
Carriere
A. Lemore & Company
America
Europe
Alabama Compulsory Education Law Noted in 1914 Draft
Montgomery Alabama residents read of a proposed compulsory education measure signed by Governor Henderson requiring every child aged eight to fifteen to attend school. The announcement outlines enforcement and exemptions as part of the state effort to improve literacy and schooling nationwide.
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Montgomery
Ala
Henderson
Alabama
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Anglofrench Finagiers
Progerman Banking Houses
Mayor Bellow
East ST. Louis
Hindenburg
Federal’ Court
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