German Cruisers Gneisenau and Scharnhorst Headed West
San Francisco reports two German first class cruisers Gneisenau and Scharnhorst are en route to bolster defenses against the Leipzig and Nurnberg in Pacific sea lanes. The Nurnberg and Leipzig, second class, remain on distant duty off the coast as Idzumo's swift arrival unsettles the area.
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San Francisco
Gneisenau
Scharnhorst
Leipzig
Nurnberg
Idzumo
Leerent
Esquinault
Tsing Tehau
Tax on beer and other amusements outlined in emergency bill
Washington September 1 The Ways and Means Committee drafts an emergency Internal Revenue bill to cover treasury losses from import curtailment. The plan includes a tax on beer soft drinks patent medicines railroad tickets admission to ball parks theatres and other amusements. The measure aims for completion before President Wilson returns from vacation and Congress on the topic.
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Washington
Treasury
House Ways and Means
Internal Revenue
Wilson
Congress
Crowd watches for pope signal from Sistine chimney
In Rome crowds gather around St Peter’s as smoke signals the papal election. If no pope by Thursday Cardinals Gibbons and O’Connell will be admitted to the sealed conclave. Doors are locked and telephone lines cut during the voting process.
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St. Petere Square
Sistine Chapel
Cardinale
Gibbons
O'Connell
The
Sacred College
Bare Re Rom Regese
Plan for wireless messages accepted by Britain and Germany
The US plan to open wireless stations at Tuckertown New Jersey and Sayville Illinois to all belligerents and allow ambassadors to send coded messages under naval censorship has been accepted by Britain and Germany. France and Australia are expected to agree. Austria and Germany via French and English cables were rejected by France and England.
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Washington
Tuckertown
N. J
Sayville
IL. L
Great Britain
Germany
France
Aussia
Austria
England
Red Cross Announces German Craft Hamburg Renamed
Acting under a authorization the American Red Cross chartered the Hamburg American liner Hamburg. Manned by Americans and commanded by retired U S naval officers the ship carries a dozen hospital units and sails for Europe under the Red Cross colors.
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Washington
Congress
American Red Cross Society
Mner
Hamburg
United States
Red Cross
U. S
Europe
Germans Seized in Hongkong A War Time Detention
Sixty German reservists on a homeward route from the Orient were halted off Hongkong by a British cruiser and detained there. The action, described as not unusual in wartime, follows a long voyage from Manchuria and China. A Sofia telegram reports Russians routing Austrian troops at Zamos in Russian Poland.
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Honolulu
Orient
Pacific
Manchuria
China
Hongkong
Rome
Messagero
Sofia
Bulgaria
Zamos
Poland
Greenwood Car Hits Freight Car in Dense Fog
Two men were seriously injured and taken to Noble and Seattle General hospitals after a Greenwood car struck a stationary Everett freight car at the 85th Street junction. C. C. Lowman and 8 F Risdon were treated for injuries. others suffered minor bruises. Heavy fog and a battered front end cane caused the crash. conductor Joe Hanson sustained minor cuts from glass.
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Hoaptitala
Greenwood
Everett
Joe Hanson
G. A. Willta
Attempted Wreck of Troop Train Near Valcartier
In Valcartier Quebec on September 1 a failed sabotage halted by a frontal obstruction set on the Canadian Northern line 90 miles from Montreal. The troop train, traveling over 40 miles an hour, cleared the wreckage with no injuries reported, said Colonel Creelman of the 21st battery Montreal.
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Valcartier
Quebec
Canadian Northern
Montreal
Col. Creelman
21St Battery
Gol. Creelman
Sinking of British Holmwood by German cruiser reported
A wire from the steamship Katherin Park confirms the British vessel Holmwood was sunk off the South American coast by a German cruiser. The Katherin Park apparently picked up Holmwood’s crew.
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New York
South American
Katherin Park
Germans open universities to American students this fall
Washington reports that American students and students from other neutral nations will be welcomed into German universities when fall terms begin. Ambassador Gerard to the State Department announced the policy as many Americans remain in Germany awaiting term openings.
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Washington
Gerard
State Department
Germany
Refugees Claim Russians Threaten Berlin Looting
East Prussia refugees say Russian invaders threaten to loot and burn Berlin if they capture it. Local newspapers mock the notion while the city braces for possible attack.
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Berlin
East Prussia
Sweden May Take Crack at Russians in Finland Recovery
Sweden orders mobilization as Denmark fears German-aligned move. Swedes may pursue recovery of lost Finnish territory from Russia, aligning with Germany and heightening regional anxiety. Finland hopes for independence or at least greater freedom from czar rule.
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Sweden
Copenhagen
Russia
Finland
Denmark
Germany
Vancouver moves to bar American newspapers
The mayor, police chief, and city solicitor met to consider legal action to bar American newspapers from Vancouver, citing sensational reports of British defeats and exaggerated German victories.
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Vancouver
B. C
Austrian manifesto claims Servia conquered and annexed
Paris September 1 Austrian government issues a manifesto declaring Servia conquered and her territory annexed to Austria Galician prisoners at St Petersburg report the claim citing authorities in Vienna and Petrograd
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Paris
Servia
Austria
St. Petersburg
He's Hopeful of Our New Marine
Charles E. Falconer president of the Merchants' and Manufacturers association of Baltimore spoke at a Commercial Club luncheon praising an all American merchant marine if the government permits liberal employment of seamen in the United States and England.
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England
Charlies E. Falconer
Merchants’ and Manufacturers Association of Baltimore
CommercialClub
New paving trial on Pike Street in Minneapolis
Street Superintendent Case reports a paving trial on Pike street between Second and Third avenues on the south side where worn bricks were covered with asphalt yesterday. He calls it a success for Minneapolis.
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Pike St
Second
Third Aves
Case
Minneapolia
Paper chimney rises 50 feet high at Breslau
A 50 foot high paper chimney that is fireproof is located in Breslau Germany.
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Breslau
Germany
Girl Escapes War Torn Paris Dressed As Boy For Exit
A American girl recounts fleeing Paris with friend Victor Harding by disguising as a boy. She describes evading danger, securing transport, and traveling via Havre to Southampton and Liverpool aboard ships under martial law. The escape ends with arrival in New York aboard the Celtic, facing steerage conditions and war rumors.
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Girl
Paris
Philadelphia
Havre
Southampton
Channel
Southampton Harbor
Steamship Office
Liverpool
White Star Line
Celtic
Troops Not Yet In Butte Amid Miner Tension
In Butte on September 1 the city was quiet but tense as state militia had not arrived. The Miners' Union claims Gov. Stewart reversed course on sending troops. A protective association of 300 business men formed to guard homes and businesses. Mackie McDonald offered 260 miners for city defense, but the offer was declined. Original and Gagnon mines closed. four mines employ 1,500 workers remains active.
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Butte
New
Miners’ Union
Stewart
Mackie” McDonald
New Union
A Star Want Ad Sells Fast
A star want ad promises quick sale of unspecified item or service. The notice emphasizes speed and visibility to attract buyers or clients.
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David Elwyn
Gexnator
Francis Murphys
Ite
BIO Acre
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Ethel Davis &Co
Fountain OF Youth
Pope
Victor Harding
Victor
American Express
Grand Hotel
Gernan
Dieppe
la France
Chicago
Jersey Central
Bush & Lane Piano
America
Honorable
Farrand Piano Co
Detroit
Mich
Farrand Pianos
Bush & Lane Piano Co
Bush & Lane Piano Manufacturing Co
Kohler & Chases
Kimballs
SAY & Sons
Knight-Brinkerhoffs
Krakauer Bros
Haines Bros
Seattle
Gush S
Jane Piauw
Third Avenue
Ohio
IN Dentistry
University Street
Second Avenue
Stefansson
Nome
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Point Barrow
Martin Point
Old King
Brady
Joe
Brendel
G. F. Jones
Madison St
John C. Leslie Co. Sanitary Mkt
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