War news and disturbances flood Europe and rail lines
British submarines sink five German transports in the Baltic and a Russian drive pushes near Dvinsk. A Russian offensive is reported in eastern Galicia while Berlin claims German success in the Artois and Champagne. London reports a Zeppelin raid on the capital with many deaths. An Italian loan is floated in New York to fund war purchases.
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Baltic
Petrograd
Artois
Champagne
War Office
Berlin
Vermelles
Galicia
Stripa River
Peace declared as Fort Sheridan camp closes
Domestic Peace was declared for at least 500 business men on Sunday when the military training camp at Fort Sheridan Illinois was formally closed and the rookie army disbanded. Sheriff Wheeler’s order to close the segregated Springfield district took effect at midnight Sunday. A crime occurred when Chief Mathews of Galesburg entered an upstairs room. a light went out and Mathews was fatally shot. the shooter fled. Secretary Lane announced the first commercial mineral potash production in the United States after a geologic survey agent found alunite in Piute County Utah.
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Fort Sheridan
J. A. Wheeler
Springfield
Hill
Mathews
Galesburg
Lottie Hopkins
Lane
Washington
United States
Geological Survey
Piute County
Utah
Desertion and Pursuit Mark Villa Forces at Casas Grandes
An El Paso report from Gen. Francisco Villa's mobilization army details three generals and 300 men deserting at Casas Grandes. They were pursued and mostly exterminated, with an alleged bribe paid to a general captured along with prisoners.
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Francisco Villa
Casas Grandes
el Paso
Notable Batavia Mayor Thomas Snow Weds Laura Zimmerman in Chicago
Wealthy Batavia manufacturer and former mayor Thomas H. Snow married Laura H. Zimmerman in Chicago. Laura, 27, is from Aurora. Also announced in London was the death of Sir Lionel Carden, long connected with British diplomacy, serving as minister to Mexico under Huerta before being recalled by Carranza. Carden was born in County Tipperary, Ireland, in 1851.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Snow
Batavia, Fil
Chicago
Laura H. Zimmerman
Aurora
Sir Lionel Carden
London
Mexico
Huerta
Carranza
County Tipperary
Ireland
Washington voices on seamen law and army plan debate
Secretary Redfield defends the new federal seamen's law and criticizes Pacific Mail officers for claiming the firm was forced out by the law. Garrison proposes a 140000 regular army, a 400000 continental force, and six year enlistment within the United States. Wilson aims for quick congressional action on army and navy increases. Folk named new US ambassador to Mexico per reliable sources in Washington.
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Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Washington
Secretary of Commerce
Redfield
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Wilsom
Congressman Hay
Virginia
United States
Joseph W. Folk
Mexico
Carson Resigns as Attorney General in Conscription Fight
London reports Sir Edward Carson resigns as attorney general amid cabinet rift over conscription. The move follows Kitchener-era debates on compulsory service and raises the chance of a reshaped Asquith government. Gen Ian Hamilton is relieved of command in the Mediterranean and replaced by Gen C C Monro amid Dardanelles critique.
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Dardanelles
Hamilton
London
Edward Carson
Carson
England
Asquith
Ian Hamilton
Mediterranean
C. C. Monro
Saloniki
Serbia
Carranza Becomes Mexico's Ruler as U S Reopens Ties
Washington reports formal renewal of diplomatic relations with Mexico after two years and eight months as Venustiano Carranza is recognized as chief executive of the de facto government. Villa and other opponents are labeled insurgents. Lansing and Pan American conference set the recognition terms with notes to Carranza’s representative Eliseo Arredondo.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
Venustiano Carranza
Villa
Lansing
General Carranza
Eliseo Arredondo
Allies Take Bulgarian City in World War I Action
Allied forces push across the Bulgarian front as Serbians secure positions and French troops seize Strumnitza north of Saloniki. Roumania blocks Russian passage, Enos port and railroad control shift to the Entente while Doiran is abandoned and Zeljenik falls to German forces.
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Strumnitza
Bulgaria
Great Britain
France
Serbia
Saloniki
Reuter
Athens
London
Ferdinand
Roumania
Enos
Aegean Sea
Turkey
Doiran
Zelenik
Macva
Belgrade
Cvetkograd
Vremn
Passarowitz
Mialjenovac
Bozevac
Promotion Denied By Army Debt Dilemma
In the Ninth cavalry Corporal A Lincoln Brown fears promotion due to a forty dollar debt to Lieutenant Gardner who had loaned soldiers money to survive a months long payroll freeze. The sergeancy vacancy is filled by Brown despite his financial strain and reluctance to assume higher pay duties.
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Lincoln
Ninth Cavalry
John H. Gardner
San Francisco
Gardner
A. Lincoln Brown
Brown
Corporal Brown
Corporal Jones
San Francisco Chronicle
Sulphur mines on White Island NZ ruined by eruption
White Island in the Bay of Plenty hosts sulphur deposits and a boiling lake near an old crater. The New Zealand Sulphur company invested about $100,000 in preparations for mining when a volcanic disturbance wrecked the camp and killed ten men.
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White Island
Bay of Plenty
North Island
New Zealand
Nitro-Cotton Concoctions and Imitation Amber Claims
An article describes nitro cotton products forming a strong powder and creating imitation amber when used in a six inch meerschaum pipe sold at a low price. It notes collodion as a solution of guncotton in ether and mentions camphor to produce cloudiness. It also claims nitro cotton yields a tortoise shell substitute.
Why do magistrates show tipsy men their own image
A quip about magistrates forcing intoxicated men to view their reflection for sober reflection. The line uses humor to suggest judicial prompts inspire self awareness.
Disgruntled Guest Politely Declines Hotel Views
In a curt exchange a guest remarks he will keep his views to himself after being offered hotel views to share with friends. The brief dialogue reveals a polite but sharp rebuke to an upsell prompt.
No Truth About Diet and Character? Tart Refutes Claim
In a light exchange a character asserts diet shapes people while another notes seeing Miss Tart indulging in angel cake, turning the tale into a humorous clash over habits and appearances.
Honolulu County Buys Kangaroo and Player Piano
The Oahu county government announces purchases including a kangaroo and a player piano amid its recent acquisitions on the island containing Honolulu. A mix of curiosities and practical items reflects the area's public spending.
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Honolulu
Oahu
Man Seeks More Than He Can Handle Below
A man pursues a risky venture promising greater rewards than his current position, acknowledging the danger and the heavy burden he will bear once he descends.
A Splendid Remedy For Bladder Trouble
Testimonial advertising Kilmer Swamp Root for bladder troubles. A Greenville Michigan resident claims four 50 cent bottles cured his condition after physicians failed. Notary Public certifies the sworn testimonial dated July 12, 1909. Includes offer for samples and booklet from Kilmer Co.
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Kilmer
State of Michigan
County of
Montcalm
Montcalm County
Michigan
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Pinghenaion
N. Y
Alco
Pastor's Alphabet Call Ends With Grim Disclosure
A reverend determined to visit all parishioners progresses alphabetically starting with Mrs Adams. The maid reveals Mrs Adams is at the cemetery burying her husband, explaining her absence and ending the pastor's planned home visits with a somber truth.
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Dr. Smith
Adams
Defects of Childhood Impede School Progress
The New York Herald quotes William L. Bodine, president of the National League of Compulsory Education Officials, arguing that physical defects in childhood hinder grades and juvenile behavior. He calls for improved health and fundamental development to foster better citizenship now and in the future.
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William L. Bodine
National League of Compulsory Education Officials
New York Herald
Hard on Children When Teacher Has Coffee Habit
Mississippi schoolteacher narrates relief after replacing coffee with Postum. She describes reduced nervousness and mood improvement, crediting Postum with better classroom conduct and overall vigor. Postum offered in Cereal and Instant forms with brewing notes and prices.
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Moscow
Pozarevac
Dvinsk
I-19
Sweden
Copenhagen
Belgrade-Semendria-Obernevatz
Paris Temps
Nishe
Marquis of Crewe
House of Lords
Balkans
Lansdowne
Aftonbladet
Porkala
Gulf of Finland
New York
Union Pacific
Fancy Creek
Randolph
Kan
Joe DeBerry
J. H. Martin
Thomas G. Sullivan
Commission
Munising
Mich
G. A. Trueman
Sullivan
Third Avenue
One Hundred and Sixteenth Street
Charleston
S. C
Democratic City Executive Committee
Sidney J. Cohen
Graham & Morton Transportation Company
U. S District Court
Grand Rapids
Michigan Trust Company
Eastland
Norfolk, Va
Kronprinz Wilhelm
Chesapeake Bay
Secretary Garrison
Sir Carson
2vUuUers Viuly, Peter van Devise
Greenville, Mich
Fred A. Gleason
Notary Public
Miss
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
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