Americans Crowd London Offices for Passage Home
American tourists in England flocked to Cockspur Street to book passages home as Cunard White Star and other lines rushed to accommodate crowds. Many Americans and Canadians stranded by wartime disruptions sought routes while French and German lines faced suspensions, with high rates charged and British ships favored. The Cunard Mauretania sailed from Liverpool with a full passenger list.
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Associated Press
London
England
Cockspur Street
Cunard
White Star
la Provence
Transatlantic Line
Lloyd
Liverpool
Barton Academy ends seven week summer school
The Barton Academy seven week summer school closed Friday with more than 500 attendees including 100 in the high school grade. Of 40 teachers in the training school only one failed the examination and certificate. Assistant Superintendent C F Vigor praised the program and its成果.
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Barton Academy
C. F. Vigor
Man Finds Tobacco Comfort in Trouble
When a man faces hardship he seeks tobacco as a consolation more than sympathy, a habit highlighted as a common coping reaction in difficult times.
Chip Wins Decision in 20 Round Middleweight Bout
George Chip of New Castle Pennsylvania won the decision in a 20 round middleweight fight in San Francisco against Sailor Ed Petroskey of the same city. The bout went the distance, delivering a clear decision for Chip.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
George Chip
New Castle
Ed Petroskey
Conservative view on disappearances vs theft of girls
A cautious stance suggests more girls disappear than are abducted. It argues for careful counting and avoidance of overstatement while considering crime patterns and societal impacts.
Central and Coal Officials Indicted Over Rebates
Indictments charge New York Central and subsidiaries with rebates to O Gara Coal by subterfuges and extended credit under Elking law. The case names D C Brown former NY Central president and officials Carsten and Huddleston, plus three railroads. Prosecution to begin. fines up to 2 736 000 for some defendants and two year maximum for conspiracy on each count. Brown retired last November.
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Associated Press
Chicago
New York Central
O’gara Coal Company
Elking
D.C. Brown
John Carstenhard M. Huddleston
R Oe
Michigan Southern
Cincinnati
Indiana
Southern
James A. Wilkerson
Brown
Carstenson
Huddleston
O'Gara
Brewerton
Coal Company
Three Roads
Hospital Corps to Camp With Artillery at Mobile
Captain S A Billings and ten noncommissioned officers plus privates Cowell Cloud Weiser Taylor McCall Cook and another Cook of the Second Regiment Hospital Corps have been assigned to the ten day encampment of the National Guard Artillery in Mobile. They will leave Montgomery Monday night. The corps was praised for excellent service during a Montgomery encampment ending Thursday and its hospital was regarded as among the best field hospitals.
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Montgomery
Ala
S.A. Billings
Ansley
Cook
Green
Cowell
Cloud
Weiser
Taylor
McCall
Second Regiment Hospital Corps
National Guard Artillery
Mobile
Hospital Corps
Ears and Noses Hair Comment Draws A Few Laughs
A humorous remark suggests some men ignore excess hair in ears and noses. The line reflects everyday grooming stereotypes and light banter among listeners.
Rev E Cummings Heads Old Spring Hill for 85th Session
Rev Edward Cummings J S will lead Spring Hill college as president for the eighty fifth session with the same key staff. New appointees include Rev Fr Kearns prefect of studies and discipline Thomas J S McGrath and Joseph M Walsh S J as junior faculty.
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Edward Cummings
Fr. Kearns
Poughkeepsie
N Y
Thomas J. S. McGrath
Joseph M. Walsh
S. J
Clarence J. Kearns
John J. Navin
W. Wilkinson
Alexius C. McLaughlin
Emmanuel de la Moriniere
School Prefects Named at Saint John Berchman’s
The article lists the new prefects and faculty at Saint John Berchman’s Sanctuary Society including Rev. Cronin and Rev. Doherty, with several professors and assistants named. It also notes staff transitions as Rev. Nicholas Davis moves to New Orleans and A Guyol to St Mary’s University along with other staff departures.
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Eugene O'Connor
S. J
Saint John Berchman’s
Sanctuary Society
Rey
G. Rittmeyer
T. J. S. McGrath
G. A. Francis
A. J. Morton
Robert Tt. Bryant
F. Wagemans
John Murphy
Daniel Cronin
Andrew Doherty
Thomas J
McGrath
Daniel H. Bryan
Arthur Morton
Robert Bryant
Nicholas Davis
College of the Immaculate Conception
New Orleans
A. Guyol
St. Mary's University
Galveston
Messrs
Bassich
Francis Cave
John Hynes
Prince Oscar Weds Countess Ina Levetzow in Berlin Matrimony
Prince Oscar fifth son of Emperor William married Countess Ina Bassewitz Levetzow last night. The bride will be known as Countess von Ruppine. A formal wedding celebration is planned for September.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Oscar
Emperor William
Ina Bassewitz
Count Bassewitz
Levetzow
Countess von Ruppine
Dr Kings New Life Pills touted to prevent illness
An advertisement warns constipation causes sickness and urges readers to take Dr Kings New Life Pills. The copy claims backed-up waste absorbs poison and promises protection with a single nightly dose, noting a price of 26 cents.
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Dr. King
Swift steps to avert financial disturbance in US
Washington reports immediate completion of the federal reserve board and passage of a senate bill to ease emergency currency rules for national banks. President Wilson’s pick to replace Thomas D. Jones appears before the senate banking committee as the house aims to approve a $500 million money issue and loosen collateral requirements. Optimism ran through administration circles about the national financial outlook.
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Associated Press
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
House
Senate
Europe
Reserve Board
Wilson
Thomas D. Jones
Paul M. Warburg
Senate Banking Committee
House of the Senate
McAdoo
National Currency Association
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Ninety Textile Mills Decide Curtailment Plan in Fall River
Mill treasurers from ninety textile factories met in Fall River Massachusetts to approve a curtailment plan. The mills will be idle today and many will stay closed next week, affecting about twenty thousand operatives. Officials cite overproduction and a depressed market caused by the cotton exchange closure.
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Associated Press
Fall River
Mass
Fall River Cotton Manufacturers, Association
Cotton Exchange
Chamber of Commerce Music Committee Raises Funds
In Bienville square Pearson's Concert Band drew hundreds for a semi weekly show. The music committee chaired by L. W. Savage collected 24.04 at hat passes and later 31 more at the Ways and Means meeting in the Cawthon Hotel. The crowd enjoyed the excellent program and children danced to the music.
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Bienville Square
Pearson
Chamber of Commerce
L. W. Savage
Ways and Means Committee
Cawthen Hotel
Kronprinzessin Cecilie may be captured if war starts
London August 1 speculates the North German Lloyd steamer Kronprinzessin Cecilie carrying specie could be ordered to return to New York or reach Germany via the north of Scotland if war is declared before its Bremen arrival. British or French cruisers might seize her before reaching U S waters.
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Hy Associated Press
London
Kronprinzess
Cecilie
Bremen
New York
Plymouth
Cherbourg
Germany
Scotland
Daily Telegraph
John H. Gates Retires as Deputy U. S. Marshal
John H. Gates, deputy U. S. marshal since 1900 under Marshals Simmons Deans and Gewin, retires after thirteen and a half years of service. He made hundreds of arrests across a vast region and knew many people in South Alabama. His successor is Curtis P. Wilcox, former Choctaw County deputy sheriff and Butler attorney.
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John H. Gates
United States
Simmons
Deans
Gewin
Gates
Alabama
Curtis P. Wilcox
Choctaw County
Mr. Wilcox
Butler
Jaures Assassinated Paris Socialist Leader
Jean Jaures, a French socialist leader, was shot dead in a cafe by a young man. The assassin claimed Jaures urged conscription protests against the war. officials issued a calm proclamation urging order in Paris.
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Paris
Jean Leon
Chamber Deputies
M. Jaures
Brussels
International Socialist Conf
Jaures
France
Viviani
M. Jaurés
Rate Case Decision Expected by IPC Today
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced that every effort would be made to publish the decision in the Eastern Advance Freight case at or after 3 p m. The ruling concerns freight rates and impacts across eastern routes.
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Assocated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Eastern Advance
After a large wheat crop is harvested a husky farmer worries on corn
After a bountiful wheat harvest a sturdy farmer turns attention to the next crop the corn. The remark suggests farmers shift focus from wheat to corn as yields vary by season and field conditions.
Tobacco Habit Easily Conquered Book Offers Quick Cure
A New Yorker with wide experience writes that tobacco or snuff habits can be banished in three days with benefits. Edward J. Woods of New York City offers a free mailed book detailing health gains, calmness, clear eyes, better digestion, vigor, and memory after nicotine poisons are out of the system.
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New Yorker
Edward J. Woods
Sixth Ave
New York City
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