Germany Accepts Submarine Policy Victory for Wilson Diplomacy
Washington reports Germany has accepted in principle the U S interpretation of submarine rules. Count von Bernstorff informed Secretary Lansing that future merchant ships will be warned, visited, and searched before sinking, with opportunities for passengers and crew to escape. Officials anticipate a written agreement soon but noted no final written record yet.
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Cinternationnal News Service
Washington
Germany
America
Count von Bernatorff
Lanning
State Department
Count von Bernstorf
Lansing
von Bernstorf
Ambasaador
United States
Ihe
Lusitania
Tansung
Vot Heraster
United Btaten
Coarmany
Count von Bero
Alort
Wilson
Cireles
Count von Bernstorff
van Bernstorff
Lidstania
Portland Factory Devastated by Fire in Major Loss
Special to Malls Tortland reports a general alarm of fire at the canning plant of the Pwitchell & Caplin Company. The blaze threatened to wipe out the wholesale district of the city. Estimated loss set at $100,000. Other notes mention bass fishing and river conditions along the Potomac.
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Portland
Tortland
Pwitchell & Caplin Company
T Re
Grade Crossing Laurel Springs Kills Two Persons
Philadelphia dispatch reports two people killed and four badly injured when a carriage was struck by an Atlantic City express train at a grade crossing on the Ry and Re railroad near Laurel Springs New Jersey early today. Dr Keller III and RR Meller attended the scene and transported the injured to a hospital.
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Cinternational Nova Seorvicn
Philadelphia
Ry & Re
Laurel Springs
Nvdg
Slaughter Of Orozco By American Ranchers Followed Long Chase
In New Mexico a dramatic killing of Gonzal Pascual Orozco triggered a long chase. Twenty four American vigilantes, Mexican officers, and troops formed a large posse as ranchers joined to pursue the Mexicans across rugged terrain. A large roundup followed with reports of movement near a campfire before the pursuit waned.
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Orozco
Gonzal Pascual Orozco
Tony
Tao
Eaglo Rm
Lonesome Mountains
Swenty
Eatom
Bixsteanth Cavalry
Ivader
Tragedy in Baltimore: Munk kills Elsie Kane then dies
William Munk shot 17 year old Elsie Kane in his basement after an argument with her and then killed himself in Baltimore. Elsie lies dying as neighbors, family, and police piece together the motive involving Munk and his wife. Coroner ruled death by self inflicted wound. Elsie is reported critically ill at St Joseph's Hospital.
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William Munk
Elsie Kane
Baltimore
Munk
Kane
St. Joseph's Hospital
Warner
Mra. Munk
Cordner Warner
Elsie
Mia
Magele Kane
Bill
Whit Mink
Minnie Dane
W M A R Settles Stump Case For 3000 Dollars
Mrs Meatrice V Stump widow of Charles Stump sued the W M A Co for 6000 damages after her husband died from injuries from a wrecking crew incident on June 30 Mr Stump left a widow and two children Norman Brevett L Mc tauley and Wumrchowse were attorneys for Mrs Stump The case was compromised for 3000 dollars
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Meatrice V. Stump
Charles 8. Stump
W. M. Co
White
Benet
Train Extra
Deerfield
Koon
Bridge 97
Stump
Norman
Brevett L. Mc €Tauley
Wumrchowse
Stumpfor
CLA
W.om
Miss Fugenia Kelly Reverses On Marrying Al Davis
Mackinac Island Michigan Miss Fugenia Kelly daughter of a New York banker and recent newspaper focus over a restraining suit announced she would wed Al Davis a professional dancer. The next day she denied plans to marry him, highlighting a reversal in her stated intentions.
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Mackinac
Miss -U- Be
Kelly
New York
Broadway
al Davis
Miss Kelly
Davis
Giant Guns Roar As Growers Meet In Wild Wrestles
Brawling disruption breaks out at a peach shipment dispute at the W M M peach depot in Smithsburg. Growers led by Lancelot Jacques clash with Geo Difendall, leaving injuries and a bruised eye. Squire Ferguson surveys the scene amid reform talk. Harry Hartman, a blind Mt Alto pianist, will perform at the Country Club Saturday evening.
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W. MM
Smithsburg
Lancelot Jacques
Geo. Difendall
Nils
Mr. Jacques
Diffendall
Jacques
Squire Ferguson
Smitheburg
John Barleycorn
Harry Hartman
Mt. Alto
Country Club
Scarce in Chambersburg figure sought for family move
A visitor to Chambersburg laments the difficulty of finding a six room home with modern conveniences at a reasonable rental for a family relocation. The comment reflects housing scarcity in the town during the period.
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Chambersburg
Blood Transfusion Aids Mongan After Freight Accident
The Mail reports Harry Mongan of George Street was injured in a coal freight accident at Doo Gully tunnel near Hancock. He lost a large amount of blood and underwent a successful transfusion performed by his brother Charles R. of Martinsburg. Mongan, a brakeman, remained conscious through the ordeal and showed improvement. He is a son of the late Joseph and Mrs. Mongan. his siblings include Jacob L., William J., Melvin, Frank, Charles, and Guy, with sisters Lula Meadows and Sallie Barthlowe. He married Miss Eric Smith of Pennsylvania.
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the Mail
Harry Mongan
George St
W. M
Doo [Gully
Hancock
Mongan
Coal Freight
Reach
Charles R
Stephen
St Martinsburg
Joseph Mongan
Whetzel Farm
Martinsburg
Jacob L
South Water
William J
Kentucky Ave
Melvin
South Water St
Frank
Charles
Guy
Mia
Lula Meadows
Sallie Barthlowe
Eric Smith
Pennsylvania
Germans Close on Riga and Vilna After Friedrichstadt Win
Berlin dispatches report German troops capture Friedrichstadt and press toward Grodno forts, predicting Riga and Vilna fall. Russians reportedly make a last stand at Friedrichstadt with heavy losses as German forces reach western defenses.
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Berlin
Friedrichstadt
Riga
Vilax
Grodno
Cardinal Gib won’t reveal purpose of White House meeting
Washington reports Cardinal Gib bong has been granted a White House interview. He will meet the President tomorrow afternoon. Secretary Tumulty declined to disclose the Cardinal’s agenda.
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dInternational
Washington
Cardinal Gibbong
Tumulty
Gen Charles F Macklin Campaign Tour Western Maryland
Gen Charles F Macklin adjutant general and Republican candidate for comptroller left for a western Maryland campaign tour visiting Hagerstown and other towns by auto unaccompanied. MOVES TODAY Strola relocates to Arcade Building and Metropolitan Life Insurance moves offices. DEAL STILL ON Catholic church talks on the George W Smith Prospect Street property valued at 30000. A DINNER Mrs Goodleg Magor, Norfolk native now in town, hosted a Country Club dinner party.
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Charles F. Macklin
Maryland
Hagerstown
C.F. Strola
First National Bank
The
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Secon National Bank
Catholic Church
Geo. W. Smith
Prospect St
Doctor Mohr Shot and Dies After Roadside Attack
Providence dispatch reports Dr. C Franklin Mohr died from wounds after a nighttime automobile attack near West Barrington. His maid Miss Snilly Burger remains in serious condition. A second car followed, and five shots were fired. four hit Mohr, with additional injuries to the maid. Police and detectives nationwide search for the unseen assailant.
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Newport
West Barrington
Dr. Mohr
Moir
Kaisers repulsed along the Vosges by French troops
Paris reports renewed German attacks in the Vosges with repulse of Kaiser's troops at Linge kops Schratz and Jennele. Gas shells are used and artillery duels grow fiercer as the entire front endures a lively bombardment. Visitors from Cumberland praised the Hamilton Country Club and its surroundings.
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Kaiser
Vosges
International
Paris
Lingekops
Schratz
Jennele
J. Wesley Humbird
Cumberland
Hamilton
Humbird
Capt
W. St. Snodgrass
Country Club
Lawn Picnic Celebrates Trinity Church Sunday School
Miss Mary McXea hosted 92 Sunday school children from Trinity Church at her Potomac Avenue home. A joyful day ended with a fine repast. Mr. T A Poffenberg er sent his three month old grandchild as the youngest scholar.
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Mary MciXea
Trinity Church
Potomac Avenue
T. A. Poffenberger
Smith Hearing and Funeral Notices in Snyder County
Smith hearing set for 2 today on the collision involving J H Smith near Funkstown as Rev Long testifies on license and rage. MR SEMLER'S FUNERAL scheduled for 2 p m at his home with Rev Dr Owen officiating and Rose Hill Cemetery interment. Farmers in Snyder County feed peaches to hogs due to low prices not covering shipping costs.
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Semler
John Semler
Wriddy
S. W. Owen
Rose Hill Cemetery
Snyder County
Fire wipes out grandstand at Blue Bonnet track
Special to Mati. Montreal Sept 1. The Blue Bonnet race track grandstand, among Canada's largest, was destroyed by fire 24 hours before the racing meet. Loss pegged at 50000 dollars. The blaze interrupted preparations and left the site in ruins.
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Montreal
Blue Bonnet Race Track
Canada
Marriage License Notices Include Four Couples
Marriage license items show Harry B. P. Baker of Talifax Pennsylvania and Dora R. Hottnman of Elizabeth Pennsylvania. Homer H. Beeler and Fannie Brill, both of Strasburg Virginia.
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Harry BP. Baker
Talifax
Dora R. Hottnman
Elizabeth, Pa
Homer H. Beeler
Fannie Brill
Strasburg, Va
A Million Russians Taken Prisoners In Teuton Dash
Barlin Sept 1 Since May 2 German troops have captured 1 006 000 Russians according to an official review of military operations lasted here today The review also states that since May 2 at least 60000 men have been killed or wounded This is regarded as a conservative estimate the real figures are believed higher than the range Save the infantry by sacrificing artillery
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International Nova Service
Barlin
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Richard Ward
Hannah Kline
Goodleg Magor
Notfolk
Thin City
Rhode Island
Virginia
Louise Wolford
Misa Estella Bender
Sharpsburg
Miss Benner
Mary Repass
Roanoke
Miles Benner
T. J. GC. Williams
San Francisco
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Elmira Clark
John Clark
Miflintown
First Baptist Parsonage
FE. K. Thomas
Shafter &Aber
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