Turkish Cruelty Documentaries Prompt Strain in War News
Earthquake shakes the Pacific Coast states as the Western Newspaper Union reports on Turkish cruelty supported by documentary evidence. The Arabic sinking dispute continues as Germany refuses to disavow and accepts liability, prompting President Wilson and Secretary Lansing to pursue confidential negotiations with Count von Bernstorff.
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Union News Service
Washington
Germany
United States
Wilson
Lansing
New York
Count von Bernstorff
White House
Count von Berneterff
Sharp earthquake shocks ripple through western states
Sharp earthquake tremors struck Utah, Idaho, Nevada and California Sunday night with two distinct quakes in northern California lasting ten to fifteen seconds. San Francisco reported none but Sacramento and Fresno experienced swaying and shaken occupants spilling into streets while Reno and Victoria had light shocks. No significant damage was reported.
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San Francisco
Utah
Idaho
Nevada
California
Sacramento
Fresno
Reno
Nev
Victoria
B. C
Turkish Atrocities against Armenians Exposed
New York documentary evidence of Armenian massacres linked to Ottoman cruelty has been released by a committee led by Crane and Dodge. Evidence comes from trusted sources, though names of towns and some writers are withheld for safety.
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New York
Charlies R. Crane
Cleveland H. Dodge
Bessey Memorial Set October 7 in Lincoln
Lincoln Neb October 7 memorial exercises announced for Dean Charlee Edwin Bessey. Addresses will be given by Dean Albert Woods of Minnesota agricultural college Prof Grove E Barber and Regent K P Brown as university honors its leading teacher whose death last spring surprised the scientific community.
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Lincoln
Neb
Charlee Edwin Bessey
Albert Woods
Minnesota Agricultural College
Bossey
Grove E. Barber
K. P. Brown
Peace Jubilee Tablet Unveiled in Manassas Va
A bronze tablet commemorating the peace jubilee held July 21 1911 with union and confederate soldiers joining in the celebration was unveiled here Friday in the presence of several thousand people.
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Manassas
Iowa Declared Free of Foot and Mouth Disease
Des Moines reports Iowa completely cleared of foot and mouth disease as Dr. D C Hanawalt, final federal official, departs for Chicago to assist Illinois combat efforts.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Embargo Sought On Mescal Bean Among Sioux
United States Attorney Stewart reports a growing problem among Pine Ridge Sioux Indians from the mescal bean or button used as a form of dry whisky. Government action aims to stamp out the habit and declare an embargo on the beans to the Indians.
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Sioux Falls
8. D
United States
Stewart
Pine Ridge Reservation
Northern Presbyterians Push Church Union Effort
A report from the Western Newspaper Union News Service describes a branch of the Northern Presbyterians favoring church union. It notes a radio address from Ocean to Ocean and coverage of tropical storm damage along the Gulf with wrecked lines and many deaths near Rigolets and Dunbar La.
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New Orleans
China fears war outcome and Arabic conference planned
Western Union dispatch reports China expressing fear over the war outcome and pledging to hold another conference on the Arabic matter. Separately, a U S bond issue nears 500 million dollars with signs of possible over-subscription. Washington says Germany must accept responsibility for the Arabic torpedoing and vows reparations and safeguards against future attacks. The piece lists military names linked to Illinois, Iowa, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, and other states.
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Union News Service
New York
Sim
John D. Rockefeller
William Rockefeller
Speculating on AESULTS in China War Fears
Peking reports Chinese newspapers anxiously speculate on the European war outcome and its impact on The Hague tribunal and future arbitration. Officials fear a shift in East Asia balance of power could invite Japan to press demands on China if Germany is crushed by the Entente.
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Peking
Europe
Hague
China
Far East
Germany
Japan
Under Fifteen Feet of Water in Louisiana and Mississippi
Reports from hurricane areas in Louisiana and the Mississippi gulf coast list 149 known dead, 106 missing, and 105 reported dead. Hundreds are marooned along the Mississippi and interior regions as floodwaters reach four to fifteen feet south of New Orleans and across the river corridor.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Mississippi Gulf Coast
Mississippi
Mississippi River
Church union declared by southern district Presbyterian convention
The southern district church efficiency convention of the Presbyterian church in the United States northern, meeting in Hot Springs Arkansas, adopted unanimously a definite statement of readiness and desirability for organic union with other Presbyterian bodies. The declaration appears in the resolutions committee report.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Southern District Church Efficiency Convention
The
Presbyterian Church In the United
Yuan Declares People to Decide Monarchy or Republic
President Yuan Shikai of China states that the decision on monarchy or republic must wait for the citizens convention vote. He notes the constitution will be passed by the convention after November 20 elections, then the people's opinion will be ascertained.
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Peking
Yuan Shi Kai
Yuan
Former Nebraskan Dies in Missouri Leader Walt Seely
Lincoln Nebraska Walt M Seely longtime leader in the Nebraska Republican party died Thursday at his home near Cabool Missouri Cause not stated but believed due to Brights disease This obituary notes his political service and the place of death as Cabool Missouri.
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Missouri
Lincoln, Neb
Walt M. Seely
Republican Party of
Nebraska
Cabool
Bright
Death of 11-Year-Old in Austin Football Scrimmage
Floyd Reynolds aged 11 died in Austin Texas after a football scrimmage injury. A blood vessel in his head burst during play. Authorities investigated the incident and offered condolences to the family.
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Austin
Tex
Floyd Reynolds
Tropical Storm Causing Deaths and Flooding Along Gulf Coast
The West Indian hurricane struck New Orleans then moved ashore along the central gulf coast causing heavy damage and at least forty lives. In Frenier and Manshac Louisiana eight white and seventeen Black residents drowned as Lake Pontchartrain flooded streets. Numerous low-lying districts in several towns were submerged leaving extensive property destruction.
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Mobile
Ala
New Orleans
Gulf Coast
Frenier
Manshac
Wireless Phone Across Continent Demonstrated From Arlington to Mare Island
A historic wireless telephone test linked Arlington Virginia naval plant to Mare Island California 2500 miles apart. Directed by Captain Bullarée of the navy radio service with Bell System partners AT&T and Western Electric, the experiment marks a milestone in long distance voice transmission. Secretary Daniels hailed potential vast changes for military naval and commercial communications.
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Washington
Great Naval Plant
Arlington
Mare Island
Cal
Bullarée
Navy
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Western Electric Company
Daniels
Memorial Seat Dedicated in Antelope Park
About 300 people watched the Deborah Avery chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution dedicate a granite memorial seat to deceased members near Antelope park west entrance. Mrs. Charles B. Letton presented the gift and Mayor Bryan accepted for the city. Governor Morehead gave a short address.
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Lincoln
Neb
Deborah Avery
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Antelope Park
Charles B. Letton
Bryan
Morehead
Holland Protests German Airship Passages Over Dutch Territory
The Netherlands lodges a serious protest with Germany over airship flights crossing Dutch territory. Holland expects Germany to take adequate measures to prevent future violations and protect Dutch sovereignty.
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Holland
The
Hague
Germany
Cornhuskers Beat Drake In Season Opener
Lincoln Nebraska showcased scoring power in a football opener against Drake. The Cornhuskers topped the visitors 48 to 13 led by a strong offensive display and solid defense in a brisk Saturday matchup.
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Cornhuskers
Drake
Lincoln Nebraska
Cholera Rages in Galicia Reports 300 Cases
Amsterdam dispatch notes cholera surging in Galicia with 300 cases reported per the Telegraaf and home office data. The outbreak prompts public health warnings and monitoring across the region.
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Amsterdam
Galicia
Telegraaf
Home Office
Monfort Elected Commander in Chief of the Grand Army
Washington reports Elias R. Monfort of Cincinnati Ohio has been elected commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. He succeeds the prior head and assumes duties as head of the veterans organization.
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Washington
Felias R. Monfort
Cincinnati, C
Grand Army of the Republic
Seizure of Spanish Packet Luis Vives with Gold
Valencia registry Luis Vives seized by police after 100000 lire in gold found aboard. Charged the treasure was destined for Germany.
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Genoa
Luis Vives
Valencia
Germany
Easy to Buy Angio French Bonds at Discount
New York reports that five year Anglo French credit bonds fixed at 98 to public can be bought in $1,000+ blocks at 96 net to the syndicate. A method to maintain the 98 price during the underwriters' sixty day life has been adopted.
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New York
Swamp Root Aids Weak Kidneys Advertised Remedy
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a herbal remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It claims rapid kidney relief and urges readers to send ten cents for a sample from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY and to mention the paper. It ends with a moral line about life’s journey.
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Kilmer
Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Premature Baldness and Local Construction Strikes
An advertisement touts Cuticura Shampoo and Ointment for hair growth with a free mail sample offer. A Bricklayers strike in Omaha ends with workers returning, but a large labor shortage remains due to heavy ongoing projects and many buildings listed including churches banks hotels and factories.
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Cuticura
Dept. Xy
Boston
Omaha
First Presbyterian Church World Herald
Danforth
Ford Motor Company
Blackstone
Hastings & Heyden
St. Cecelia’s Cathedral
Phelan & Shirley
First National Bank
Dresher Bros
Grain Exchange
Sweneon Bros
Creighton Gymnasium
Charlies Mets
Rose Realty
St. Catherine’s Hospital
Good Shepherd Chapel
Skinner Macaroni Factory
Western Newspaper Union
National Printing Company
Brandeis Power
Diamond production surge in South Africa tops twenty-two million
During the first half of last year more than 22 million dollars worth of diamonds were produced in South Africa, reflecting a strong mining output and expanding export activity for the period.
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South Africa
Doctor Advises Postum Over Coffee For Nervous Troubles
A doctor with long experience warns coffee can injure health in some systems and mentions nervous prostration. A testimonial describes quitting coffee after illness, switching to Postum, improving sleep, gaining weight, and better performance. Postum varieties and pricing are listed with a sales claim.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Grocera
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John Lett
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T. H. Rood
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