Transatlantic Sailings Halt Amid War Disruptions
New York reports wholesale cancellations of Atlantic sailings as German British and American lines suspend transatlantic service. The Cunard Hamburg American and other lines pause voyages while Standard Oil blocks petroleum exports to Europe and ships are ordered to remain at dock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
New York
North German
Lloyd Line
Atlantic
Russian-American Line
Atlas
West Indies
Panama
Continental
Europe
Cunard Line
International Mercantile Marine Company
White Star
Red Star
American
Leyland, Dominion
England
Line
la Lorraine
Standard
Advertising medium emphasized as key to business success
The passage argues that effective advertising requires a strong medium, not just a clever solicitor. It touts The Item-Mobile's great afternoon HOME paper as the best medium for all classes of advertising, highlighting the medium's importance for attracting business.
North German Lloyd Line Ships Recalled by Wireless
The North German Lloyd steamers Friedrich der Grosse and Neckar, sailing from Baltimore and Galveston, were recalled by wireless. Willehad ordered to leave Montreal for Boston and remain. Grosser Kurfverst told to return to New York, with similar instructions issued to another vessel.
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New York
Lloyd Line
Baltimore
Neckar
Galveston
Wireless
Line
Willehad
Montreal
Boston
Willehad Ordered From Montreal to Boston Amid War Tensions
Officials said the Willehad was ordered to depart Montreal for Boston to ensure a rapid move of German ships if conflict between Germany and England escalated, keeping key vessels ready for potential hostilities.
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Willehad
Montreal
Boston
Germany
England
Ultimatums Issued as Europe Edges Toward War
Germany issues ultimatums to France and Russia, Russia mobilization ordered to begin within twelve hours, France eighteen hours to respond. Italy likely neutral. Japan stays out unless British interests suffer. King George telegraphs Nicholas to avert war while financial markets surge on Britain's rate rise.
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France
King George
Germany
Russia
William
Italy
Austria
George
Nicholas
Bank of England
England
Japan
Far East
St. Petersburg
Robbers Die in Farmhouse Ambush as Farmer and Wife Slain
Two unidentified robbers break into William Newhouse's farmhouse near Indianapolis. Newhouse, a 63 year old farmer, shoots the intruders after they beat him, dying of his wounds. His wife is gravely injured and not expected to recover. The attackers, believed to seek 35000 concealed by Newhouse, fled. sheriff notified.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
William Newhouse
Here
Newhouse
National Penny Bank of London Closes Its Doors
The National Penny Bank, a chain accepting small deposits, closed today. Directors cited serious financial conditions at home and abroad and said the move was in the interest of depositors to suspend business for a time.
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National Penny Bank OF London
London
National Penny Bank
World Sunday School Calls 30 Million to Pray for Peace
Sir Robert Laidlaw, president of the World's Sunday School Association, announced from New York headquarters that about thirty million members worldwide are asked to pray tomorrow for peace.
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Associated Press
New York
World's Sunday School Association
Robert Laidlaw
Association
Acco ‘Ng
Courts Adjourn for Summer Terms
Law and equity and the chancery courts have adjourned for the summer terms finishing up their final work late Friday. The first named court will not meet again until October and the latter in September.
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Law and Equity
Chancery Courts
Bank of England Raises Discount Rate to Ten Percent
Crowds gathered at the Bank of England as it lifted its discount rate to ten percent. Many queued overnight for guilds in exchange for bank notes, with about 500 lined up hours after opening. Policemen assisted bank porters amid a largely clerical, female crowd. other banks remained quiet.
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Don
Ang.le
Bank of England
Throgmorton Street
Baltic Mercantile and Shipping Exchange
Judge Hamilton Arrives in Mobile From Porto Rico
Judge Peter J. Hamilton of the federal district of Porto Rico arrives in Mobile with Mrs. Hamilton and the Misses Hamilton. They stay at the Battle House and receive a cordial greeting from old friends. He is entertained at lunch by Postmaster J. B. Thornton and Plum mer Burgett and notes progress in Porto Rico agriculture and commerce. Sugar market conditions, however, disappoint planters despite a large crop.
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Peter J. Hamilton
Federal District of
Porto Rico
Mobile
Militant suffragists ambush Lisburn cathedral with dynamite
Militants ignored a peace order from the Women's Social and Political Union and attempted to blow up the Lisburn cathedral. Dynamite was placed beneath a chancel window. the blast damaged masonry and shattered a rare stained glass window despite a thick wall halting the explosion.
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Associated Preas
Belfast
Ireland
Women’s Social and Political Union
Lisburn
Oklahoma Negro Lynched After Jail Theft in Eufaula
In Eufaula Oklahoma early today a Black man named Crocket Williams jailed for the murder of Johnson King a full blooded Indian was seized from the jail by a mob at 2 oclock and lynched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Eupfaula
Okla
Weather Forecast Gentle Tonight and Sunday
Generally fair tonight and Sunday with gentle winds from the south to southeast. Skies clear to partly cloudy with light to moderate breeze. No precipitation expected in the period. temperatures typical for season.
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Mobile
Germany issues simultaneous ultimatums to Russia and France
The German ambassador informed Italy that Berlin has sent ultimatums to Russia and France. Germany demands Russia suspend mobilization within twelve hours and asks France to declare its likely stance within eighteen hours if war with Germany and Russia occurs. Italy’s Foreign Minister San Giuliano said he would withhold reply pending premier Salandra’s consultation.
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Germany
Russia
France
Berlin
Frances
Italy
Austria-Hungary
Marquis di San Giuliano
Salandra
Italy Aims to Stay Neutral in Crisis
The Messagero reports Marquis di San Giuliano and Premier Salandra agree Italy should remain neutral, not fight a defensive war for Germany and Austria Hungary. They argue Italy will urge its allies to honor commitments but will not be drawn into arms in the current crisis.
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Messagero
Durin
di San Giuliano
Presmier Salandra
Italy
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Triple Alliance
Per
No Hope for Peaceful Outcome in Paris Talks
Paris dispatch reports at the French foreign office today officials say negotiations show no path to a peaceful settlement. The brief item notes tensions and stalled diplomacy.
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Paris
French Foreign Office
Dex
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Audolr
Vienna
Washington
White House
Herrick
Eichstag
Royal
Rome
The
Englion Bank
Imperial Bank of Germany
Amsterdam
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