Power Seizure Food Stuffs In German Occupied Belgium
Germany occupies much of Belgium while Irish forces seize a chief town in the west. The North Sea mining plan may close northern European ports and threaten neutral ships carrying Americans. The British embassy informs the United States that Germany’s indiscriminate mining prompts Britain to mine near its ports. Secretary Bryan notes Americans should avoid peril and seek passage from southern ports if needed.
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Union News Service
Washington
North Sea
Europe
Germany
Great Britain
Bryan
Marseilles
Lisbon
United States
German Army Concentrates near Russian Border
German regular troops have concentrated from scattered frontier detachments into brigades near the Russian border. Cavalry and infantry reserve units occupy border villages while minor outpost skirmishes occur. German military aeroplanes operate daily toward Kovno, capital of an Baltic province.
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St. Petersburg
Kovno
Baltic
The Lull Before the Storm In Belgium During War
Brussels reports a lull in Liege fighting seen as a prelude to a major engagement. Citizens suspect a large espionage network involving prominent German businessmen. Antwerp authorities warn German and Austrian residents to report to police or risk shooting as spies.
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Brussels
Liege
Antwerp
British seize Port Lomo and parts of South Togo
British colonial forces on the Gold coast report seizure of Port Lomo the chief town of German Togoland and control of all South Togo land up to 120 kilometers north from the coast. German forces offered no resistance. A 1000 strong military constabulary remains in the Gold coast.
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London
Gold Coast
Africa
Port Lomo
Togoland
Ashanti
West Africa
British bill seeks power to seize food stocks
London reports Secretary of Agriculture Wallace Runciman introduced a bill in the house of commons granting the government authority to seize all food stuffs. He blamed the greed of wealthy cornering provisions for causing suffering to the poor and said the panic may be over but readiness is needed.
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London
Wallace Runciman
House of Commons
Runciman
Foreign tensions raise alarm over Japanese aggression and foreign ships
In an uneasy scene observers note growing worry as Japan appears to press for influence in China. It is believed serious conversations are taking place at sea while British French and Russian merchant vessels stay in port awaiting developments.
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Japan
Tau
China
Mrs Woodrow Wilson Laid to Rest in Quiet Rome Burial
Mrs Woodrow Wilson wife of the president was buried at Myrtle Hill cemetery in Rome with a large turnout and modest rites. Rain fell during the funeral as the casket was moved, and Washington observed a national day of mourning with all departments closed and quiet throughout the East Room service.
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Union News Service
Rome
Woodrow Wilson
Myrtle Hill Cemetery
Mra Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Washington
White House
Sylvester W. Beach
Princeton
J. H. Taylor
Government Act Aims to Halt Food Price Rises
London reports that authorities are taking steps to ease public anxiety over food supplies and prevent price gouging. The home office confirms four months of wheat in the country plus large consignments en route, much of which nears British shores.
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London
Home Office
Murdered Louise Mick Abduction Case Shocks Schuyler
A lone man bound Mrs. Mick and a relative in Schuyler Nebraska then abducted 18 year old Louise Mick. Louise’s body was found in a cornfield early Tuesday after a ransom note to her mother hinted at a late Monday murder. Frank Heldt, a lifelong neighbor, was arrested and later taken to Columbus to avoid a mob.
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Union News Service
Schuyler
Neb
Mary Mick
South Schuyler
Mick
Louise Mack
Miss Mick
W. H. Mick
Omaha
Louise Mick
Frank Held
Columbus
Louise
Mamma
Mar
Frank Heldt
Americans Depart England As Relief Arrives
London reports the situation improving for Americans abroad as six thousand leave on ships Virginia Laconia New Amsterdam Finland Virginian and Laconia from Liverpool Rotterdam Antwerp respectively. Ambassador Page has authority to pledge up to 300000 dollars from the U S relief fund to aid those remaining.
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London
Virginia
Laconia
New Amsterdam
Finland
Liverpool
Amsterdam
Rotterdam
Antwerp
Ambassador Page
United States
England
Congress Leaders Refuse To Discuss Adjournment
Washington. Administration leaders in congress have ceased to think about adjournment. They fear an emergency from the European war may require congress to stay in Washington beyond September 1. Senate Kern and Rep Underwood refused to discuss adjournment.
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Washington
Congress
Europe
Kern
Underwood
Peaceful Transfer of Mexican Federal Power Planned
A high Mexican official says power will pass from Provisional President Carbajal to the constitutionalista group peacefully in a short time. Carbajal to issue a proclamation outlining the transfer as Iturbide becomes governor of the federal district and Obregon, with 25,000 troops, is poised in Tula to assume control.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Carbahal
Constitutionalista
Carbajal
Francisco Carbajal
Eduardo Iturbide
Federal District
Vera Crus
Iturbide
General Obregon
Tula
Treasure Returned to New York by Guarded Car
The treasure totaling 10.6 million in gold coins and 3 million in silver bars, guarded by forty express messengers and detectives, arrived in New York by train after the Kronprinzen steamer stopped at Bar Harbor to avoid warships. Funds to be held for New York bankers in the state treasury.
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New York
Kronprinzens
Cecilie
Bar Harbor
Cub Treasury
Crown Prince Reported Attacked In London
The Standard reports a reliable source says the German crown prince was seriously wounded by an unidentified assailant who fled. The same report claims German authorities hurt several Englishmen while pursuing the assassin.
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London
Standard
Hague Minister Arranges Cashing of American Checks
The Hague Henry Van Dyke, the United States minister to the Netherlands, arranged with the Dutch government to cash American checks and drafts endorsed by him under State Department authorization. He was instructed to indorse drafts to supply the absolute necessities of traveling Americans.
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The
Hague
Henry van Dyke
United States
Netherlands
United States State Department
Swindlers Sell Airship Tickets in Bridgeport Hungary Scene
Police issue arrest warrants for a swindling gang accused of selling airship passage tickets for 80 dollars in Bridgeport's Hungarian district. Victims, mostly Hungarians hoping to return to fight for Hungary, were told the voyage would avoid dangerous sea travel during wartime.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Hungary
Army worm pests cause over a million in Michigan losses
Detroit Michigan farmers report losses exceeding 1 006 000 from army worm damage. Entomology head Prof Rufus H Pettit of Michigan Agricultural College bases his figure on farmer letters from the affected districts.
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Detroit
Mich
Michigan
Rufus H. Pettit
Department of Entomology
Michigan Agricultural College
Germans Land 40,000 Troops in Russia Invasion
Advices report 40,000 German troops disembarked at Ekenas and move toward Helsingfors aiming at a direct push on St. Petersburg. Baltic fleet convoy believed to accompany the force.
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Russia
Copenhagen
Ekenas
Helsingfora
Finland
Germany
St. Petersburg
Proposals Seek Probe of Food Price Increases in War Context
In Washington two Pennsylvania representatives Kelly and Farr introduced resolutions to require Secretary Redfield to investigate food price rises blamed on European war. Farr’s measure targets the marked increases occurring during wartime conditions.
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Washington
Kelly and
Farr
Pennsylvania
Redfield
Women to Be Conductors on City Street Cars
In St. Joseph Missouri women will serve as conductors for one day next October on all street car lines. The plan comes from an accord between the street railway management and the federation of women's clubs. All funds above regular daily receipts go to local charities.
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St. Joseph
Federation of Women’s Clubs
German American peace society thanks Wilson for mediation offer
A message of thanks to President Wilson for his mediation proposal to the warring European powers was sent from the German American peace society at its general meeting in New York.
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New York
Wilson
Europe
German-American Peace Society
Montenegro Declares War State to Austria
The Montenegrin government informed the Austrian minister that Montenegro regards itself at war with Austria, prompting the Austrian minister to depart from Cettinje.
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Vienna
Montenegro
Austria
Cettinje
Firing Heard From Maine Coast Near Bath
A loud discharge was heard before 7 oclock from the Portland observatory sounding as if from twenty five to thirty miles southeast of Portland near Mall Island off the Kennebec River below Bath.
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Maine
Portland
Portland Observatory
Portemall Island
Kennebec River
Bath
Lassen Peak Eruptions Reported Near Redding Cal
Local brief notes Lassen Peak activity near Redding California with three small eruptions lasting about fifteen minutes each. Observers report mild volcanic outputs and continued monitoring by authorities.
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Redding, Cal
Lassen
War Coste $60,000,000 Per Day Paria
The article reports experts estimate Europe’s great war costs about 50 million dollars daily in property losses and human toll as tensions rise across the continent. It notes the immense financial burden amid a period of widespread turmoil.
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Paria
Europe
Flour price advance shocks Topeka millers
Topeka millers announced a 26 cent rise in flour prices on Monday. They cited the recent wheat price increase as the reason for the advance.
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Topeka
Sugar price rises in wholesale market
New York reports granulated sugar advanced to 5% cents per pound in wholesale trading on Monday, marking a gain of more than a cent per pound since the recent upward movement began.
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New York
Joyance Yacht Encounter With Colonel Roosevelt
William H. Childs leader of the se party hosts Colonel Roosevelt aboard the Joyance after a Spanish visit. A steward serves cigars bought for six cents each. Roosevelt pockets one while Childs discards his. The note clarifies the colonel was not a smoker.
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William H. Childs
Roosevelt
Spain
Childs
Des
Dan'l Roosevelt
New York Evening Post
Dialogue About Second Marriages Sparks Personal Refusal
A man questions belief in second marriages and is met with a firm no. He cites having been married twice as the reason for his stance.
Safest Way to Ask for Hand from Your Father
Betty asks Jack Darling for dating advice by telephone on the safest way to request her hand. The dialogue centers on proper timing and respectful approach when seeking parental approval.
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Jack—Darling
Equivocal Exchange Mentions Mexican Fight Inquiries
A fragmentary line shows a caller asking about a friend in Mexico and whether he has been fighting. The reply indicates the friend remains abroad and not yet engaged.
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Mexico
Wise sayings on marriage and wealth from an old column
A humorous reflection contrasts married women’s envy of a rich widow with the value of self belief. The piece notes that without faith in oneself, a man has little hope, offering a wry social observation rather than a narrative.
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