French blacklist mirrors British embargo response to Trading with the Enemy decree
A Paris blacklist order by the French government, duplicating Britain's embargo against American firms, was reported to the State Department by Ambassador Sharp. The full French list was not sent, but press reports indicate it does not greatly expand the British blacklist, with a protest anticipated after the order arrives by mail.
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Washington, D. C
Great Britain
State Department
Sharp
Paris
Mexico Will Not Seek Loan During Conference
Mexico City reports a treasury official says no loan request will be made now as Luis Cabrera travels to the United States for the Mexico United joint conference. The note adds Cabrera could consider proposals from American financiers, amid earlier press and Wall Street speculation about a large loan if permitted.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Treasury Department
Luis Cabrera
The
Treasury
United States
Senor Cabrera
New York
Wall Street
Revolt Report From Juarez Garrison Led by Colonel Tames
The United States Bureau of Investigation received an official Juarez revolt report led by Colonel Mariano Tames. It notes a proclamation declaring opposition to Carranza and alliance with the Legalistas. Estimated followers include 30 officers and 300 to 400 cavalry, larger than prior El Paso press dispatches.
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Carranza
Juarez
Mariano Tames
Robert L. Barnes
United States Bureau of Investigation
E. B. Stone
el Paso
Tames
Legalistas
Fl Paso
Wedding Decree Allows German Officers Marriage
An imperial decree permitting First Lieutenant Paul Hespe of the converted cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich to marry Hildegard Schwieger, who came from Germany to join her fiancé after the ship’s internment at Norfolk, is believed captured by the British with other mail. German subjects need the decree to marry.
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Baltimore
Paul Hespe
Prinz Eitel Friedrich
Hildegard Schwieger
Germany
Norfolk
Government Sets Maximum Coal Price in Paris Decree
A decree published in Paris fixes a maximum coal price with official rates to be set by the government after August 10. The August 9 notice announces the policy and forthcoming price details.
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Paris
Prisoners Surrender in Large Numbers Amid Italian Advances
A Rome dispatch reports that more than 10,000 prisoners have been captured in two days as Austrian forces yield to Italian operations. The Central News dispatch notes continued mass surrenders near London and beyond.
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London
Rome
Y M C A Says Prisoner Camps Reach 5 Million
Dr John R Mott of the Y M C A reports more than 5 000 000 prisoners are confined in belligerent camps with Germany at about 1 750 000 Russia 1 500 000 Austria 1 000 000 and others following Russia notes a rapid rise in prisoners since the Russian drive Kiev saw 230 000 pass through in six weeks Turkish entry denied Y M C A workers are aiding prisoners on both fronts with forty five American secretaries in service and more on the way
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New York
John R. Mott
International Committee of the
Young Men's Christian Association
Oscar II
Copenhagen
Mott
Russia
Turkey
D. A. Davis
Washington, D. C
Western Front
A. C. Harte
Harte
Dr. Mott
Amador in Critical Condition in Mexico City
Juan Neftali Amador sub secretary of foreign relations is stated to be in extremely grave condition after a heart ailment and recent leg amputation due to gangrene. An aside anecdote about Pat Doolan in Aldershot recounts a hospital request for stout.
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Amador
Mexico City
Juan Neftali Amador
Senor Amador
Pat
Aldershot
Pat Doolan
Ards
Morthal
Poincare Sees Justice Coming in Frontline Message
Paris reports a Bulletin des Armes series of letters from President Poincare to David Lloyd George and General Haig. Poincare recalls the two year war anniversary, condemns the catastrophe, and declares justice is on its way as he honors French resolve to defend borders and homeland.
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Paris
Bulletin Des Armes
Poincare
David Lloyd George
Douglas Haig
France
Natal
Wilson Sends Letter to Emperor William
Berlin telegraphs report American ambassador James W. Gerard sought an audience with Emperor William to deliver an autograph letter from President Wilson. The letter outlines Wilson’s wishes on feeding Poland’s population and is considered politically important, with Gerard likely joining the emperor at the western headquarters.
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London
Berlin
James W. Gerard
William
Wilson
Poland
Exchange Telegraph Company
Gerard
American Wins Cross Paris Decorated War Hero
Douglas Mac Monagle of San Francisco a UC graduate and member of the American ambulance field service has been decorated with the war cross. The citation notes he remained at work amid a bomb burst and bombardment and carried away three seriously wounded men.
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Paris
Douglas MacMonagle
San Francisco
University of California
American Ambulance Field Service
Mob Seeks Lynching Halted by Sheriff in Oklahoma Field
In Eufaula Oklahoma a mob from Morris attempted to seize Will and Cecil Lowerys after they confessed to killing oil producer Charles Vaughn. Sheriff McCune moved the prisoners to a nearby cornfield to avert a lynching while the mob gathered outside the county jail.
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Fufaula
Lowerys
Eufaula
Okla
Morris
Will
Cecil Lowery
Charles Vaughn
McCune
Hale Will Support Wilson for Re-Election
New York August 9 Matthew Hale acting chairman of the Progressive national committee announced he will endeavor to re elect President Wilson. He said his stance is due to more progressive legislation put into effect by Wilson than by any other president.
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Hale
Wilson
New York
Matthew Hale
Progressive National Committee
Two Republicans Decline to Run as Creager Heads Texas Ticket
A. B. Creager of Brownsville was named to head the Republican state ticket at Turner Hall, after a tense convention fight with W. H. Atwell of Dallas. Atwell declined the governor nomination but urged unity, while the full slate includes A. W. Atkinson for US senator and R. B. Creager for governor among others.
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A. B. Creager
Brownsville
Turner Hall
Creager
H. F MacGregor
Texas
MacGregors
W. H. Atwell
Dallas
National
Friends of
Atwell
MacGregor
United States
A. W. Atkinson
Denison
R. B. Creager
J. L. Hickson
Gainesville
Tom J. Darling
Temple
G. N. Harrison
Brownwood
Co Fowlkes
del Rio
A. H. Johnson
Eastland
Alvin Harbout
Guadalupe
W. G
Webster Flanagan
Republican Party
E. P. Scott
Corpus Christi
E. E. Diggs
J. W. Bradford
George W. Eason
H. E. Speer
M. A. Taylor
Rice Woods
J. W. Clark
G. M. Pridgen
C. A. Warnken
R. A. Harvin
Way
C. C. Baker
George H. Wray
C. W. Johnson Jr
John Hall
C. K. McDowell
S. B. Smith
John W. Philp
Philp
Mr. Creager
Flanagan
Charles FE. Hughes
Justice Hughes
Democratic Party
M. College
University of Texas
Chicago Girl in New York Inspires Comic Tribute
The New York World profiles Alice Walsh, Chicago news stand girl at Auditorium Hotel, as the muse for George Ade's Just Out of College. Her witty phrases amuse actors and managers, with Walsh arriving in town and sharing subway gown, Sardine, and subways quips.
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New York
New York World
Alice Walsh
Miss Walsh
Auditorium Hotel
Chicago
George Ade
Boule Mich
Ag Michigan Boulevard
South Bend
Buffalo
Cocoanut Oil Makes A Splendid Shampoo
The article advises using plain coconut oil as a gentle shampoo instead of soaps or prepared products. It notes alkali in many shampoos dries the scalp, and that coconut oil creates rich lather with one to two teaspoons, cleanses hair and scalp, rinses easily, and leaves hair soft, shiny, and easy to manage. It adds coconut oil is inexpensive and widely available at drug stores.
Undermuslins Offer at One Dollar
A newspaper ad markets undermuslins priced at $1 featuring twelve envelope chemises in white or flesh tint and ten styles of nightgowns in crepe, batiste, nainsook and voile. Garments are well cut, adorned with lace and embroidery and available on the third floor.
Durable garments with lace flounces for sale
Durable material finished with deep flounces and lace insertions. Full flare and well fitting designs offered at a reasonable price of 1.25 dollars. Located on the third floor.
Fragmentary remarks mix humor and locals from Brook Indiana
A collage of caricatured statements about a chain of golfers, weak links, and a Walsh cabinet joke. Mentions George Ade, Frank Fogarty, and Kale as casual asides about marriage, vaudeville, and social circles amid hotel and farm life in Brook Ind.
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Chain
George
Brook
Ind
Frank Fogarty
George Ade
Avoid Colds and Pneumonia With Duffy's Malt Whiskey
Advise using Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a medicinal tonic to prevent colds and pneumonia, citing Charles W. Gittleman of Brooklyn who credits it with aiding pneumonia recovery. Sold in sealed bottles for $1 by liquor dealers and druggists. free household booklet available from The Duffy Malt Whiskey Co. Rochester, N Y. Texas Mouer laws note.
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Charles W. Gittleman
Gates Avenue
Brooklyn
Duffy
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester
N. Y
Metropolis remark echoes city comparisons in print
A quoted remark ponders American cities with New York and Brook Ind. as key examples. The speaker notes rapid tastes and a “counter full” of options, invoking George Ade to boast there are four great metropolises led by New York.
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New York
George Ade
America
Brook Ind
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