Trembles in Wind Galveston Out of World
The Western Newspaper Union reports Galveston faced a severe gale with ten foot water rise. Vessels overturned, isolation increased as Fort Sam Houston and the Texas wireless station tried to reach the city without success.
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Western
Union News
Brownsville
Tex
Army
Buford
Galveston
Texas
Fort Sam
Houston
San Antonio
Fort Sam Houston
Texas City
Leo Frank Spirited Away From Georgia Prison Farm
A mob estimated at 25 to 75 overpowered the warden superintendent and guards at the Georgia state prison farm near Milledgeville and hastily spirited Leo Frank away in a car just before midnight. The warden and guards were sleeping on a rear porch when the attack occurred and were cuffed.
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Milledgeville
Georgia State
Here
Leo Frank
Frank
Britons Urged to Register on National Registry Day
London reports national registry day with every person aged fifteen to sixty five required to fill forms detailing age, occupation and work ability. Officials aim to compile labor and military service lists amid wartime crisis. scenes described as crowds flocked to sites. Horse shipments abroad reduced state tax rolls while cattle numbers rose. 1915 totals listed.
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London
United Kingdom
Europe
Internal rift grips German socialist party amid war strain
Berlin reports a severe internal clash within the German socialist party as leaders trade heated words over the war. Observers say disintegration is unlikely, but the dispute remains grave and tied to wartime policy and unity.
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Berlin
German Socialist Party
Washington Guard to Receive 1916 Federal Grants
The Washington Nebraska national guard will get 42452 from the federal government in fiscal 1916. Allocations include arms and camp needs 21533 rifle practice 7177 small arms ammo 5013 and supplies 8728. Enlisted strength 965 and total factor strength 1095. Ultimate hard coal price cuts foreseen as dealers track anthracite production and ICC rate decisions.
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Washington
Nebraska
Interstate Commerce Commission
German emperor open to peace talks after papal appeal
Paris dispatch from Rome reports the German emperor would enter peace negotiations if hostile nations initiate. Austria offered a similar reply to Pope Benedict XV. The pope’s peace appeal was issued July 28 on the war's anniversary.
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Paris
Fournier
Rome
Benedict XV
Germany
Austria
Pope Benedict
State House notes hotel license fees turned in
Ackerman reports to the state treasurer that 1776 dollars in hotel restaurant and lodging house license fees were collected in July for the year starting July 1. Registration fees are two dollars per site per year.
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Ackerman
Nebraska Receives Smith Lever Funds for Agricultural Education
The state treasurer reports receipt from the national government of a $10,358 Smith Lever fund check for 1915 to support agricultural education in Nebraska. Attorney General Reed believes that the funds should be used to advance educational programs in agriculture within the state.
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Nebraska
Reed
Nebraska Attorney General Shaped by Denver Visit
The data he secured at Denver will aid the department in the Wyoming vs Colorado water rights case before the U S Supreme Court. He spent several days in the Colorado capital, preparing for potential intervention.
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Denver
Nebraska
Wyoming
Colorado
United States Supreme Court
Nebraska Apple Crop Suffered From Scab In Wet Weather
The apple crop in Nebraska is injured by scab spread by recent wet weather. Secretary Duncan of the state horticultural society says market value will fall somewhat though apples are good sized and in fair condition.
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Nebraska
Duncan
State Horticultural Society
Dannebrog Man Pleads Guilty To Near Beer Case
Magnus Sjoholn of Dannebrog was prosecuted by the state food commission for selling a brand of near beer containing alcohol enough to qualify as the real article. He pleaded guilty at St. Paul and paid a $10 fine plus $7.50 costs. The same brand had recently led to a De Witt man being prosecuted and fined $200.
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Magnus Sjoholn
Dannebrog
State Food Commission
St. Paul
DeWitt
Extension service to present youth club work at teachers institutes
The agriculture extension service of the college of agriculture will present boys and girls agriculture and home economics club work to state teachers. Three representatives will tour this summer to explain the program at many county teachers institutes across the state.
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Agriculture Extension Service
College of Agriculture
State fair to showcase exhibits from institutions and crops
The state fair will host a collective exhibit of manufactured goods and crops from state institutions, plus equipment not familiar to the public. The east wing of the old agricultural hall is reserved for the display as board chairman Kennedy aims to reveal notable state achievements. Attorney General Reed argues against hiring special counsel when existing officials can perform minor tasks, saving taxpayer money. The state veterinarian’s office considered prosecuting a stallion registration case in Nemaha county. State officers will soon file itemized monthly expenditure reports under the new budget law, with blanks issued by State Auditor Smith for biennial governor and legislative committee review. The Nebraska National Guard aviation corps will stage its inaugural flight display at state fair grounds, with Adjutant General Hall inviting business leaders and Governor Morehead in attendance.
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Fair Board
Kennedy
State Board of Control
Reed
Attorney General
Nemaha County
Smith
Nebraska National Guard Aviation Corps
United States
State Fair Grounds
Lincoln
P. L. Hall
the Guard
Commercial Club
John H. Morehea
Nebraska National Guard
Noisy banquet in Ankarana hosted by local governor
James Sibree Jr recalls a grand dinner in Ankarana with about twenty officers and seven women. The long feast featured multiple courses from curry to roast beef, heavy drinking, and loud musical accompaniment. The governor led the pageantry and escorted the narrator home after two hours amid drumbeats and cheers.
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James Sibree, Jr
Madagascar
Ankarana
Sibree
Ice prices rise as summer demand shifts
The iceman explains that a cool early summer reduced ice demand, forcing a price increase to cover costs. The narrator notes that children of nagging parents deserve sympathy, tying humor to summer hardships.
Man Fails To Meet Wife’s High Expectations
A husband defies his wife by not performing as she anticipates, according to the fragmented report. The piece hints at domestic tension and social nuance without graphic detail.
A Dull Life
A departing worker explains she leaves due to personal discomfort with her own company, noting her friends were mainly chauffeurs and the only man who asked her to ride with him was a vegetable peddler, as she recalls conversations with a lady of higher status.
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Nora
Simulated Affection Between Jonesy and Mrs Blondey
With erell teases Jonesy about romance as Jonesy reveals Mrs Blondey secretly hates him. He notes they share a birthday and fears he might reveal her age to someone, though she does not show it.
Looked Suspicious Moneysacks Scolds Butler Over Wine
Moneysacks orders James to uncork all bottles in his presence and comments on the wine in the pantry being extremely low in the neck. The butler answers with surprise and confirmation.
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Moneysacks
James
I Presume You Had Many Interesting Experiences Abroad
A playful exchange about travel ends with a quip on Venice and a sea going cab. The Louisville Courier-Journal notes the line about believing everything only applies to the stone deaf.
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Venice
Louisville Courier-Journal
Man Suffers Bad Luck Stirring Bold Beginnings
A playful line reflects how many men feel when luck runs against them during bold efforts or ventures, suggesting frustration and persistence in the face of adversity.
Wanted It Done by Proxy
Jack resents repeated kissing and avoids his mother’s good night kiss at the end of a long day. He finally appeals to his father in the doorway, asking him to kiss the persistent woman on his behalf.
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Jack
Picture Palace
Lesson from a Beggar and a Senator’s Humble Rebuke
A reflection from Chauncey M. Depew recalling a street beggar who humbled him with grace. He recounts telling the man he could not be held up and receiving the remark that he was not even a good example as the beggar lifted his hat.
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United States
Chauncey M. Depew
Not a Grumbler in Courtroom Over Cemetery
In a southwestern state a courtroom overlooking a cemetery saw a Black man sentenced to two years. The judge noted his indifference and the man replied with a sharp, respectful dialect insult, implying others would trade places for the sentence.
Submerged but Deadly Knicker-Csn't Jones Case
A cryptic snippet references a submerged danger and a figure named Jones, with lingering doubts about motive and a passing remark about a woman’s behavior, all suggesting an unclear, disjointed clipping from a historical page.
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Bocker
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Goss
State House
Brunswick-Babe-Collender Co
Dept
Jonesy
Ceed
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