Optimistic Over Situation in Submarine Talks
German forces reportedly capture a Russian fortress as officials voice cautious optimism about ongoing negotiations. In Brownsville Texas Mexican forces fired on a U S Army aeroplane over the Rio Grande and then targeted guards at the electric light plant. No casualties occurred. Lieuts Morrow and Jones piloted the aircraft. U S soldiers at Los Tatos ranch seized ten Mexicans believed to be raiders.”
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Union News Service
Brownsville
Tex
Rio Grande
Joseph G. Morrow
B. Q. Jones
United States
Los Tahtos Ranch
Grodno Fortress Surrenders to Germans in War News
Petrograd reports the fortress of Grodno on the Niemen river line has fallen to German forces though the city remains in Slava hands. German artillery breached outer forts, infantry charged, garrisons crossed the river as bridges were destroyed. Russian lines reform east of the city.
Optimism in Berlin Over Submarine Negotiations With U S
Berlin officials express cautious optimism about ongoing talks with the United States on the submarine issue. Count von Bernstorf holds broad authority to negotiate a settlement, with proposals reportedly offering immunity from attack to passenger liners only after ships are halted and passengers and crew have a safe embarkation.
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Berlin
United States
Count von Bernstorf
Washington
No Indictment for Leo Frank Lynching Declared
Cobb county grand jury reports no indictable suspect in the Leo M. Frank lynching after two days of witness examination. The panel says clues exist but no identifiable party could be named and that no indictment will be returned.
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Marietta
Cobb County Grand Jury
Leo M. Frank
German submarine sunk near Arabic disaster scene
State department officials confirmed a report from Ambassador Page in London indicating a German submarine had been destroyed near the site of the Arabic sinking.
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Washington
State Department
Ambassador Page
London
War College studies civilian service readiness plan
The Army War College is developing a general reorganization scheme to have trained groups such as electricians telegraphers and other experts immediately available for national service in wartime. The effort covers associations and societies to mobilize skilled civilian workers for military needs.
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Washington
Army War College
Mexicans Reported Crossing Near Moet Springs El Paso County
A report from Sierra Blanca notes that about 100 Mexicans crossed the border in the Moet Springs area of El Paso County Texas, according to the received communication.
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Ierra Blanca
Tex
Moet Springs
el Paso County
Texas
German pledge ends wartime submarine warfare policy
The German ambassador Count von Bernstorff informed Secretary Lansing that Germany will henceforth sink no liners without warning and will search vessels suspected of contraband before destruction. Lifeships crews and passengers will have opportunity to escape. The move follows earlier assurances and aims to align with American international law. The Lusitania reparations may be discussed next.
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Bassador
Lansing
Foreign Office
State Department
America
Three Regiments of Soldiers Patrol Mexican Border Reported
The Posta Department is said to be making big profits while three regiments of soldiers are sent to patrol the Mexican border. Berlin reports the German admiralty suggests the submersible that torpedoed the Arabic may have foundered or been sunk by the British. A high official notes no news on the sinking is yet available and hopes details may come by late August or early September.
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Union
Berlin
Admiralty
England
Bandits Kill Two Americans Near Browneville Tex Mex Frontier
Mexican bandits, after weeks of quiet, attacked eleven miles north of Browneville. They killed Marl Donaldson, a Payette, Missouri transplant, and J. M. Smith, an engine tender at an irrigation pumping plant, while burning property and stealing livestock after clashes with U S troops. Stanley Dodds, a contractor, was with Smith.
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Browneville
Tex
Marl Donaldson
Payette Mo
J. M. Smith
Stanley Dodds
Postal Department Profits From International Money Orders
Assistant Postmaster General Dockery says the government earns handsome profits from international postal money orders due to favorable exchange rates. He notes strong activity with England and other belligerents, with more orders sold than cashed as European patrons use money orders, boosting government advantage.
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Postal Department
Washington
United States
Dockery
England
Coal Waste Under War Scrutiny By Commerce Dept
Department of Commerce investigators led by Thomas H. Norton will study the chemical industry and coal products to find wartime waste and improve utilization. Norton notes potential to save hundreds of millions in wasted coal by optimizing processes and markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Department of Commerce
Redfield
Thomas H. Norton
Russian Claim Heavy Victory Over Austrians
Russian statement from Petrograd claims a wide front breakthrough in the strip river district of eastern Galicia. It asserts capture of 3,000 prisoners along with thirty cannon and thirty four machine guns.
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Petrograd
Stript River
Galicia
Bodies Found in F-4 Submarine Wreck Near Bunken
Authorities report that multiple bodies of the 22 crew members trapped in the Bunken Submarine F-4 wreck have been discovered entangled in the debris as salvage operations continue to bring the vessel to the surface near Honolulu.
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Honolulu
More Troops for Border Reinforcements Sent From Galveston
Washington reports three regiments, two infantry and one cavalry, ordered from Galveston to bolster border patrols on the Mexican front. Secretary Garrison notes no current emergency but cites a general plan by General Furnum to strengthen positions, at Major General Pristosa's request.
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Washington
Galveston
Garrison
War Department
Fpristosa
Fumetom
Kansas Wheat Yield Estimates Adjusted by State Board
J C Mohler, secretary of the estate board of agriculture, pegged Kansas wheat at 8 million dollars for the year, down from earlier July and June estimates of 116,008,000 bushels and 128,700,000 respectively. Continued rains hindered harvesting, while corn conditions stay steady with an estimated yield of 149,482,000.
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Kansas
Topeka
Kan
J. C. Mohler
Estate Board of Agriculture
Sunk Allan Line Ship Hesperian After Submarine Attack
London reports the Allan steamship Hesperian torpedoed and sunk after remaining afloat for thirty four hours. Between thirteen and twenty passengers and crew are believed lost, with conflicting reports. Allan line expects minimal loss beyond one or two deaths after reaching Queenstown.
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Union News Service
London
Rine
Allan Line
Queenstown
Lincoln Secre tary Projects Record Fair Attendance
Secretary Mellor predicts the largest attendance in Nebraska history if weather holds. He notes over 2,000 total entries across departments, with the agricultural group issuing more than 1,000 extra entry tags than any prior fair. He also cites the greatest cattle show with about 0 entries.
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Lincoln
Mellor
Agricultural Department
Nebraska
Federal funds set for Nebraska agricultural instruction
The Smith Lever act funds allotment assigns Nebraska $20 715 for the coming year with $10 715 state share. Allocations cover administration printing county agent work soil economics movable school and farmers courses above and girls clubs farmer management demonstrations agricultural engineering agronomy animal husbandry specialists and related programs.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Nebraska
Billy Sunday in Omaha Declares Campaign Tactics
Evangelist Billy Sunday speaks to crowds in Omaha Nebraska outlining his campaign methods and aims to fight social ills. Early remarks target church and church members as part of the preliminary salvo in his revival effort.
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Omaha
Great Newport Grain Elevator Fire Devastates Major Plant
The Chesapeake and Ohio grain elevator A in Newport News Virginia, among the nation's largest, was destroyed by fire. Estimated loss is 2 million dollars. The facility operated around the clock since the war began to ship grain, mainly to Britain. Two freight piers were in danger as flames spread. About 600,000 bushels of wheat were stored there.
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Newport News
Chesapeake & Ohio
United States
Great Britain
Departments Cease Operations in Lincoln Food Divisions
All inspectors of the estate food dairy oil and drug departments have been called in by Food Commissioner Harman and these departments have ceased operations.
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Lincoln
Neb
Harman
Merwe Market Boon From U S Animal Shipments
To date 425,000 horses and mules have been shipped out of the United States for European belligerents. Purchase of the animals has been a big boon in the market for medium close horses, according to department of agriculture officials.
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Merwe Market
Washington
United States
Department of Agriculture
Crop forecast trimmed after heavy fronts in western Canada
Winnipeg reports that western Canada will not reach the large crop once predicted. Following recent heavy fronts, the expected harvest will be around 286 million bushels, far below prior estimates and signaling a substantial downward adjustment.
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Winnipeg
Man
Canada
Constitutional convention conference planned in Lincoln
A constitutional convention conference is scheduled in Lincoln on September 18 at 2 pm in the Lindell hotel. F A Brogan of Omaha and A E Sheldon of Lincoln will speak as officers are elected and local work overseen by county representatives. The event follows an April meeting after the Senate killed the convention bill.
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Lincoln
Anveach
Lindell Hotel
F. A. Brogan
Omaha
A. E. Sheldon
Senate
Nebraska approves state hospital plan at University of Nebraska medical campus
Plans are completed for a new state university hospital on the College of Medicine campus to treat 114 patients. Bids will be sought within two weeks and construction will start soon after. It will be Nebraska’s first state general hospital joining Iowa Kansas Minnesota Michigan and other states in medical care.
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Omaha
University of Nebraska Medical School Hospital
College of Medicine
Nebraska
Iowa
Kansas
Minnesota
Michigan
Gage County Fair Set in Beatrice for Four Days
At a recent Gage county fair meeting the board completed the four day program. The fair opens Tuesday September 28 with aeroplane flights horse races and band concerts. A big barbecue and better babies contest are planned for Wednesday along with other events.
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Gage County Fair
Beatrice
Plague of Mosquitoes Worsens in Merrick County
Central City reports a mosquito infestation across Merrick County with workers in fields using netting for protection. Some laborers are forced off the land as swarms disrupt farming and daily tasks.
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Merrick
Gage County Farm Demonstrator Vaccinates Hog Herds
Beatrice area farmers report disease prevention measures after a farm demonstrator vaccinated three hog herds near Liberty to prevent cholera. No illnesses were observed in the swine, and local farmers are taking all possible steps to avert an outbreak.
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Gage County
Beatrice Farm
Liberty
Tractor Demonstration Draws Jefferson County Farmers
A recent Fremont demonstration influenced local farming as many Jefferson county farmers attended. Within a week over a dozen eight-horse tractors were sold, mostly to farmers near Plymouth.
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Farmers Bay
Fairbury
Frémont
Jefferson County
Plymouth
Alfalfa Crop Rotting in Adams County Stacks
Growers and prospective buyers report more than 60 percent of the first alfalfa crop in Adams County has rotted in stacks. Unprecedented rainfall prevented field curing, making hay keeping impossible without covers.
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Adame
Potato Crop Rots as Dodige County Farmers Struggle
Dodige county potato growers face a failed harvest as the crop rots in the ground, despite expectations of a bumper yield. Persistent issues leave fields unharvested and economic losses mounting for local farmers.
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Dodige
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