French Marines Landed Guard Haiti Legation in Port au Prince
Washington approved a small detachment from the French cruiser Descartes to guard the French legation at Port au Prince Haiti after last week's revolution toppled the government and led to President Guillaume’s assassination. Admiral Caperton ordered the landing to lighten U S forces and ease duties for Secretary Daniels and Secretary Lansing confirmed no objections.
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United States
Port Au Prince
Haiti
Descartes
Guillaame
Caperton
Daniels
Lansing
Eastland Inquiry Pressure and Absorbed Investigation
Chicago reports show a federal grand jury continuing testimony on the Eastland disaster as Secretary Hedfeld defends the inquiry amid criticism. Judge Landis seizes ship documents and blocks further witness access while Hedfeld offers to expand probes if charges are filed.
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Chicago
Eastland
Stewhart
Hedfeld
Department of Commerce
Landis
Medfield
Peace band attacked in Leicester by angry crowd
A traveling band of preachers calling themselves the Fellowship of Hecencilation toured England spreading peace propaganda. In Leicester on Saturday they were met by hostile locals who raided the camp burned tents and equipment and beat the male members of the party.
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Leister
England
Fellowship of Hecencilation
Leicester
Two Executed In Kentucky at Eddyville Penitentiary
In Eddyville Kentucky a double execution occurred Friday morning at the state penitentiary. Turner Graham Jr 24 white man was executed for killing H J McMurthy of Hendin County. The second executed was Willis Lah 35 black man for killing Motte Herdly Lotore ranching area reports remain unclear.
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Eddyville
Kentucky
Eddyville Penitentiary
Turner Graham, Jr
H. J. McMurthy
Hendin County
Wu! Lah
Motte
Mine Accident Kills Pilot Crew at Elizabeth Pa
A cable carrying a mine train broke on the incline at Patterson mine, United States Coal Company, Elizabeth Pennsylvania. The crash fatally injured several workers and left twelve others injured when cars struck a party at the mine mouth.
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Pilaotren
Patterson
United States Coal Company
Elizabeth
Pope Appeals for Peace Across Europe
Pope Benedict appeals to warring nations to end the yearlong conflict. He urges a fatherly cry for peace, citing the bloodshed, ruined towns, and suffering of families, and calls for restraint, dialogue, and a shift from constant destruction. He speaks in solemn religious terms to inspire mercy and a halt to the carnage.
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Paris
Benedict
Europe
Mas X
Jesus
Federal Probe of Eastland Disaster Underballast Theory Grows
Chicago reporters say Secretary of Commerce William C. Redfield heads a federal inquiry and grand jury into the Eastland catastrophe. Inspectors testify ballast tank mismanagement may have caused the capsizing as officials, including Solicitor A L Thurman, assemble witnesses and continue the careful inquiry ordered by Judge Landis. Robert Reid, the federal inspector who authorized raising passenger limits, testified the ship had room for more and carried 3 000 people safely, noting ballast tanks were inspected and life preservers and boats met legal requirements.
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Chicago
William C. Redfield
Secretary of Commerce
K. M. Landis
S ix
Commerce
Steamboat Inspection Service
A. L. Thurman
Department of Commerce
Landis
Eastland
Redfold
Robert Reid
Grand Haven
Mich
J. M. Erickson
Water Main Opnamited in Alameda Town
In Alameda a water main break disrupts supply from the reservoir causing a temporary shortage. Local authorities announce repairs and urge conservation as crews work to restore service. Westphal officials confirm the incident and outline steps to ensure the town’s water needs are met.
Germans delayed by stiff defense in East Front push
Reported battles show Russian rear guards stalling German advance near Warsaw as Austro German forces push to encircle the city. Russians launch counterattacks while withdrawing to the Brest line. Rome hints Austrian evacuation of Trieste with munitions plant move.
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Warsaw
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von Hindburg
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Vintula
Brestine
Hooge
Alsace
Rome
Trieste
Emperor William to Enter Warsaw and Proclaim Poland
Prussian Polish papers received by the Times state the German emperor will enter Warsaw to declare a new independent Poland. The proposal would include Polish lands in Russia, Galician Austria, and parts of Germany, with Poweb and Danelg as a free port.
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The
Times
Warsaw
Poland
Queston
William
Russia
Austria
Poweb
Danelg
Criticism of U S War Supplies At German American Meet
In San Francisco at a preconvention gathering of the National German American Alliance, president Dr Hesamer of Philadelphia reproached the United States for providing war munitions to England. He declared, I must say I have not been proud of my country lately. A nation that prays for peace on Sundays and supplies England with arms and ammunition all the rest of the week is hypocritical.
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National German American Alliance
Hesamer
Philadelphia
United States
England
Czar Renews Pledge At Winter Palace August 1 1814
Emperor Nicholas of Mussa declares in Petrograd that Russia will not seek peace while any enemy soldier remains on Russian soil. The pronouncement is presented to mark the anniversary of the war at the winter palace.
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Petrograd
Nicholas of Mussa
Winter Palace
Willa Jennings Bryan Says No Current Political Aim
Willa Jennings Bryan of Portland Oregon states she has no political ambitions and does not plan to seek any future office. The remark was made in a Saturday dictated statement noting her lack of interest in political positions.
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Portland
Ore
Willa Jennings
Peace Prospects Grow Brighter in Mexican Talks
Washington reports encouraging signs that the United States may renew a peace conference with Mexican leaders including Carranza Villa Zapata and Maytorena. Emissaries and consular officials prepare to present plans and assess conditions, with a possible announcement after President Wilson returns from Cornish.
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Washington
Washington Administration
Mexico
Carranza
United States
Villa
Zapata
Maytorena
Arnold Shanklin
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Wilson
Cornish
Becker Denies Crime to Last Before Execution
Ossining, N Y Charles Becker was electrocuted at 5 45 Friday morning. He faced death with a photograph of his wife on his chest and entered the chamber with two priests who chanted have mercy on us. Becker spoke a dying declaration proclaiming his innocence and asking pardon for those who helped bring about his death. He cited no power on earth can save him and signed his name to the statement.
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Ossining
Charles Becker
Becker
Fielon Hecker
Pather
Ty Tone
Sianed
Haitians Attack Seamen in Port au Prince Battle
In Port au Prince Haiti natives attacked sailors from the cruiser Washington. Admiral Caperton led about 400 sailors to restore order after the assault. The attackers were repelled, the city remained under guard, and no sailors were wounded.
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Washington
Port Au Prince
Haiti
Caperton
Waalington
Powder Plant Wage Increases Reported in Wilmington
Hercules Powder Company announces a wage raise for all workers employed by the firm, with details about the service period and terms. London reports British munitions factories expanding, following consultations with the French ministry. government plans to establish large new ordnance works in the near future.
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Del
Hercules Powder Company
London
Siateek
Rogland
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