McAdoo plans to aid cotton producers in south
Secretary McAdoo announced readiness to expand federal aid to cotton growers. Proposals include depositing 30 million dollars in gold with Federal Reserve banks to back bank rediscounts of cotton loans and direct deposits with national and state banks to lend cotton at favorable rates. Objective is to stabilize market while allowing orderly sales, with cooperation among merchants, producers, and banks across the South.
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Gecemary McAdge
Bernestton Stowers
Federal Reserve
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McArlan
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Treasury
McAdonaid
Edera Reserve Sytem Snauta
Hawke
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Banks
Washington
Bmcadan
Little Rock Faces Fourth Gas Famine Amid Flood
Aug 24 Little Rock and Hot Springs Pine Bluff and Newport lose gas supply as Red River flood breaks main near Leweisville. Iron Mountain pumps water for city residents as 4000 Newport refugees crowd two hotels. Telegraph lines down, but long distance routes partly restored. No confirmed drownings amid flood evacuations.
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Ark
Red River
Leweisvilln
Loum
Toulny
Hot Springs
Pine Bluff
Newport
White River
Trule
Newsport
Newport Indics
Iron Mountain
J. W. Dean
Iron Mouton
Téllroad
Newnort
Courthouice
Ott
Wreenbouts
Mary C. Lucas
Muskoges
Manded
Japan to speed up munitions production for allies
Tokyo August 24 Frémier Okuma and War Minister Oka met Mikko to brief the emperor on plans to raise munitions output using both government and private resources. They later conferred with allied ambassadors as orders were sent to empire foundries and factories to intensify production.
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Tokyo
Frémier Okuma
Oka
Mikko
Japan
War news and local tragedies reported around Texas events
Aug 14 Wilson to issue neutral US note as war arises. Longboat lost feared. Ang 24 judge McMurray sent relief from Chambers county. Snagboat on Trinity river near Anahuac, Tex. crew of fifteen presumed lost. Thompson children drowned at Anshuac.
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Wallington
D.C
Wilson
United States
Ttely
Turkey
Niguston
Ang
R. J. McMurray
Chambers County
Trinity River
Anshuac
Tex
Thompson
Anshuacstan
Unclear Local Weather Forecast With Fragments
Weather report fragments for St Louis Chicago Milwaukee Denver Kansas City New York Washington include temps 65 to 72, wind directions from northwest west and unsettled showers. Phrases describe cloudy conditions, varying high and low readings, and periods of precipitation with several garbled words and illegible entries.
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ST. Lui
Nile
Denver
Tle Nardics Probmary
Kansas City
Jarreaning Clavalnrsni Inaret
New York
Domielesty
Verdict in Leo Frank lynching case reported from Marietta
Marietta Ga August 24 jury inquest concludes Frank died by hanging near Marietta. Testimony notes autos were seen parked, merchant Benson claimed he drove by and did not stop, coroner Booth led the inquiry, jurors attach evidence and state Leo Frank died at the hands of unknown parties two miles east of Marietta near W. J. Grey’s gap.
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Gin
Frank
Caroner
Narties
Meyor ET. Dolbs
Marlette
Marshal Looney
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J. A. Benson
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Synehine
Ted Frank
Henson
Georgie
Cobb
Angubl
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Aaié County
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W. J. Grey
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W. RH. Pertenbon
J. A. G. Heard
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Fi Shaw
G. A. Griffen
Jonn
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Les M. Frank
John W. Booth
Leo OS. Frank
Sa Ids
W. H. Petitinson
John T. Dorsey
Georgia
Herbert Clay
Blue Ridge
Sericuit
Forsyth Courty
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C.D. Elder
Ds Sen
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Gann
Joe Carter
Associated Press
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Ros
Cleo
Lenehed
Roy
Cobh
Selle
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Atanta
Waller
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Wien
United States Denies Mexico Provisional President Choice
The State Department announced in Washington on August 24 that the U S government has not designated any man for provisional president of Mexico under the Pan American peace plan. The statement seeks to correct an erroneous impression and clarifies no selection has been considered.
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Moe
State Department
United States
Mexico
Department
Ty Annouran
Mexin
New President of Haiti Not Popular
Washington DC report says Nortivens Halti unrest prompted Navy to order 390 more Marines to southern waters. Admiral Caperton cited interview with Gractal Mor gas near Cape Hatten, claiming northern natives back Robe and Dartiguenave. Tennessee cruiser to be ready by Thursday for deployment.
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B.C
Navy Department
Admiral Caperton
Gractal Morgas
Gener Tiho
Cape Hatten
Morenci
Robe Ani
Therenaniza
Dartiguenave
Tennessee
Marine Artilery Battalion
Thwreday
Greek Ship Loads at Galveston
The Greek steamship Nestus moved from pier 34 to pier 14 in Galveston to begin cargo loading this afternoon, the first slip since Monday’s storm. The British steamer Hawkhead will be afloat again after dredging, and several other ships remain high and dry awaiting salvage operations. An Austrian steamer Morowitz is aground at Redfish reef.
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Tex
Nestus
Neon
Pier 14
Hawkhead
Trvs
Ston
Wallace
Baton Hall
Hal Lesion
Steememp Morowits Iz Sum
Redfish Reef
Mother Finds Lost Son After Long Search in Missouri
Mrs A S Brens of Kansas City learns her son, now 22, living on a farm near Jacksonville Illinois after being sent from the local orphanage. She paid for a newspaper ad claiming an inheritance to gain attention. A welfare bureau advised the son of the deception and offered to arrange a meeting with his mother.
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Brens
Tuoday
Jacksonville
Tll
Three Die On Trawler London Hull Men Lose Lives
Aug 24 three fishermen drowned when a Hull trawler foundered. Nine crew members were rescued. Governor Ferguson planned a brief stop in Temple after returning to Austin for routine duties.
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Hull
Austin
Ferguson
Crom
Reggie
Rindax
Temple
Arranzista Leaders Unite Under Carranza Support
In New York and Washington Constitutionalists rally behind General Carranza after internal splits. Obregon’s note to Washington urges unity, pledging support for a democratic pacification and a strong central government. A broad bloc of leaders, including Venancio Carranza, stresses loyalty and the 150,000-strong army to guide Mexico’s future.
Cotton shipments protected under new Allied decree
Washington August 44 The British embassy issued a statement reassuring cotton shippers that their cargoes for neutral countries will not be confiscated if the goods are destined for ordinary consumption, under the contraband decree. It states that while immunities for specific shipments cannot be guaranteed, under international law and contraband inspection procedures evidence of ultimate enemy destination may be required for seizure and condemnation at lawful prices.
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Washington
B.C
Brtish
Coetrano
Thunder showers forecast for San Antonio and Texas
Weather bulletin notes a chance of thunderstorms Tuesday night and Wednesday across Texas with cooler air after rain. Rain totals exceed an inch in Abilene Cuero Quanah Snyder and Henrietta as unsettled conditions persist. Temperatures generally below normal except Gulf states, with hot, sultry conditions in those areas.
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Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
Sapiower
Athansas
Okleloni
Abilene
Cuero
Quanah
Snylder
Henrietta
Gulf States
Wea
West Gulf States
Plains States
Woman leaps from burning house with infant in arms
Mrs J L Brammer leaped from a second story window at 2 30 am saving her infant from the flames with only bruises reported. The child remained unharmed as the mother began descending the stairs before the fire trapped them.
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Houston
Tee
J. L. Brammer
Angel
Phe Tre
Banana Crop Shortens Jamaica Harvest After Storm
New York reports describe a hurricane that passed near the West Indies devastating about 90 percent of Jamaica banana trees on the island's north side. Officers aboard the Commodore Rellins noted the steamer’s arrival with details of the wrecked cargo and widespread tree loss from the cyclone.
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West Indies
Jamaica
Commodore Rellins
Brovelit
Iaoanas
Jewelry convention faces revival and renewed confidence
Aug 24 New York reports the American National Retail Jewelry Association notes renewed optimism as the jewelry trade resumes activity at its convention. President Nels Weasident Combs of OmANM confirms the industry’s positive outlook and anticipates sessions focusing on value and retail growth.
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New York
TL. Combs Af Omanm
Nels
Agea. Elation
Nati Faturdas
Premier Venizelos Welcomed Warmly in Athens
In Athens public crowds greeted Premier Venizelos with enthusiasm as Greece formed a new national cabinet. The ceremony listed ministers including war, marine, interior, justice, and communications, with Venizelos as premier and several named ministers.
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Publi
Athens
Atitens
Pavia
M. Venizelos
Yornien
Wifaire
Eleuthevins Ventzelos
Peitaleter
Wanglis
Dallas Girl Dies While At Telephone
Miss Mildred Mabrs, one of fourteen beauties, died suddenly in Dallas while talking on the telephone to her aunt Mrs Ella Shippeply. Medical aid and a palmoter failed to resuscitate her after the connection broke mid sentence.
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Tex
Mildred Mabrs
Dhane
Ella Shippeply
Mality
Flood creates hunger crisis in Valles Park as Meramec floods
August 34 reports two thousand residents of Valles Park Missouri displaced by the Meramec rise flooding the city with ten to fifteen feet of water. A St. Louis business leaders committee plans relief. Waters receded briefly before rising again, threatening disease and pestilence. Sheriff orders no prolonged stays in flooded houses while refugees contact deputies to visit homes.
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Valles Park
Meramec
Walter
St. Louis
Nee
Mississippi
St. Louis County
Isherifis
Military camp admission draws many entrants in Tacoma
A group of 24 men including five ministers and several capitalists arrive in Tacoma for three weeks of military instruction at Camp Tacoma. Army officers will oversee training as part of a broader push to prepare civilians for service. The report notes participation spans business and professional sectors.
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Tacoma
Wash
Aws
Asgrove
Germany seeks facts before responding to Arabic sinking
United States officials awaited a full Berlin report on the sinking of the liner Arabic after Count von Bernstorff telegraphed from Berlin that Germany would defer comment until all facts were known. The ambassador asked for time to present Germany’s version, while Washington prepared evidence from multiple sources to inform future steps.
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D. G
Germany
Fount von Hernatorty
Cintec
Bernatorft
State Department
Count Bernstorff
Simmer
Crdayhurst
le T
Tn Atep
Ans
Welegrat
Mae Puntic
Matimede Pihiic
Berne Storff
New York
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Isubmarine
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Armmbessidar
Berlin
Etste Devariment J
Count von Bernstift
Ieigleegram
Ifiials
Tonever
United States
Abic
Shina
NOP IN HORT Mie Sout Arabic Vows
Fragmentary text reports an event involving a captain and tavern figure with unclear details. Names and places are garbled, yielding no verifiable actions or outcomes to summarize clearly.
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Drelaree
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