Fireman Hero Rescues Miss Alice Joyce in The Brand
A fireman in Jacksonville impersonates a hero to rescue Miss Alice Joyce from flames in The Brand. The Alhambra opens The Flower o the Flame the first of the Trey of Hearts serial, three reels running 15 weeks. Other titles include The Little Gray Lady at Mission and various reels at Colonial Melbourne and Grand venues.
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Jackville
Fla
Alice Joyce
Alhambra
Jane Grey
Civil Service
Washington, D. C
Warnings of Mines in German Ports Reach State Department
The state department received advices from Ambassador Gerard in Berlin that American ships entering German ports face destruction by mines. He notes most German ports and the British channel are mined, making nearby shipping perilous and dangerous for transit to and from wartime bases.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Germany
Gerard
Kaiser on the Job In Aix La Chapelle
A Rome dispatch reports Emperor Wilhelm arriving by motor to Aix La Chapelle to join the German army and possibly take command during expected battles in Alsace Lorain.
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London
Rome
Wilhelm
Aix-La-Chapelle
Alsace-Lorraine
Broken-Hearted Queens of Europe See Families at War
Alix of Russia, the German princess and wife of the czar, sits on a throne as war clouds break over Europe and two nations contend over love and loyalty. The piece frames a crisis of heart and homeland for Europe’s famed queens amid mounting conflict.
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Europe
Alix
Russia
Hesse
Queen Helene and Diana of Montenegro in a Europe at War
The article sketches a perilous royal tableau as Helene of Italy and Diana of Montenegro face divided loyalties. It notes Helene’s love pitting her against her father and sister’s husband while Diana, once a pastry chef, becomes queen of Italy. It mentions Russia and Italy wavering before war and the broader dynastic stakes among Montenegro Serbia Italy and their rulers.
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Helene
Italy
Diana
Montenegrin
Russia
France
England
Germany
Austria
Alix
Servia
Nicholas
Montenegro
Peter of
Europe
Cettinje
Humbert
Poultry and Egg Markets Reported Steady to Higher
The poultry market is glutted with small hens three pounds and under with dealers compelled to freeze them. Large hens sell well. Demand is fair for large white Peking ducklings, but small stock drags. Veal and pork markets are steady, and the egg market is higher.
Alsace Triumph Sparks Paris Celebration at Strasburg Monument
Paris roared with pride as Alsace fell to French troops and Mulhausen was captured. Black streamers were torn down at the Strasburg monument, flowers laid, and veterans led joyous crowds singing the Marseillaise as a 40 year disgrace seemed erased. General Joef fre issued a call for Alsatians to join in the act of national revenge.
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Paris
France
Strasburg
Place de la Concorde
Alsace
Mulhausen
Joeffre
Italy's Navy Dependent on British Coal
The article notes Italy's navy, though well equipped, cannot operate without British coal. With Italy's neutrality at outbreak, it would aid Germany only if coal could be supplied, but Italy has no coal mines and England would be unlikely to supply a German ally.
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Italy
Germany
England
Unscrubbed Market Notes Unsure Veal Pork Prices
Fragmentary market listing shows veal pork and butter entries with percentages and corrections by Bradner Co. Mentions Washington creamery and Wisconsin cheese triplets. No clear date or location.
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Bradner Co
Washington Creamery
Wisconsin
Crown Prince Gets In Bad Onces More
Berlin August 10 The crown prince’s endorsements of two sensational pamphlets Bismark and Our Selves and The German Empire's Hour of Fate urging an attack by France and proposing parliamentary government provoked widespread German press disapproval across factions.
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Berlin
Bismark
Germany
France
The Confessions of Wife A Sensible Woman in Debt
Margie confronts Dick after a late night return and a bitter quarrel about drinking and gambling. He offers five hundred dollars to cover their expenses and overdraft, while Margie weighs trust, control, and his promises amid financial strain.
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