British Warship On Patrol As World War II Tensions Rise
The report chronicles naval movements around Aug 6 with ships including the Florida tracking the Vaterland, Mauretania escorted by Essex, and Lusitania in a race for England. It notes German, British, French, and American vessels in proximity, wireless intercepts, and the Hamburg-American denial regarding Vaterland’s outfitting.
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Associated Press
Washington
Florida
New York
England
London
Antwerp
Hart
Essex
France
Fire Island
Kansas City
Bristol
Perth Amboy
N. J
Cunard
Pannonia
Pannonai
Gibraltar
Isttania
Noted Missouri Judge Elijah Norton Dies at 92
ST. JOSEPH MO Aug 6 Judge Elijah H Norton a famed early Missouri jurist who served in congress and on the state supreme bench died today at his Platte City home He was ninety two years old.
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ST. Joseph, Mo
Elijah H. Norton
Missouri
Congress
State Supreme Bench
Platte City
Fair tonight with thundershowers and east winds
The forecast calls for showers likely this evening and Friday night. Expect light to moderate east winds and unsettled skies across the region with brief showers possible.
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Mobile
Swiss Citizens in U.S. Called for Military Service
The Swiss government issues a call to Swiss citizens residing in the United States to prepare for service. Consul Emil Hohn in New Orleans and the Swiss legation in Washington provide guidance and contact points for first and second call soldiers.
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America
Vns
Stanter
Emil Hohn
New Orleans
United States
Auszog Und Landwehr
Ohce
Washington, D. CC
Why Have the People Used Over Hundred Million Boxes
An advertorial pitch extols Laxative Bromo Quinine explaining its proven benefits and reasons for mass use. It urges readers to consider the label’s description of how it works and to recall the remedy when a cold nears.
News From The Front Across Major Theaters
Reports from Harwich to New York and Madrid detail engagements in the North Sea and Mediterranean. German cruisers Goeben and Breslau reportedly arrived near Messina after British pursuit, while Swiss mobilization prompts thousands to join abroad.
American Crops Should Move to Europe Says Redfield
Secretary Redfield of the Department of Commerce after a conference with Secretary Bryan stated American crops can and must go to Europe. He said Europe must have our wheat or starve, and noted ships and sea supremacy will determine when grain traffic resumes.
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Europe
Associated Press
Washington
Redfield
Department
Bryan
Mr. Redfield
Taylor Testifies in Railway Merger Suit at Meridian
Meridian Mississippi sees resumed testimony in the 60 million merger suit by the state against the Southern Railway Mobile and Ohio and allied lines. Prominent witnesses include Col. R. V. Taylor Mobile and Ohio VP and T C Powell Cincinnati New Orleans and Texas Pacific VP. Completion is hoped within weeks with further evidence at joint stations in Columbus West Point and Corinth.
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Meridian
Miss
S. A. Witherspoon, Jr
State of Mississippi
Southern Railway
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Allied Lines
Col. R. V. Taylor
Mobile and Ohio
T. C. Powell
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Texas Pacific
Ross A. Collins
Columbus
West Point
Corinth
Dr C A Rush Elected New President of Southern University
Selma, Ala Aug 6 Trustees elected Dr C A Rush president to succeed Dr Sledd who will join the new Methodist University in Atlanta Ga Rush current presiding elder of the Montgomery district and a Southern University graduate Eleven trustees attended from Mobile Opelika Brundidge Moundville Greensboro and Montgomery with other members absent.
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Selma
Ala
The
Southern University
C. A. Rush
Sledd
New Methodist University
Atlanta
J. S. Frazer
Mobile
C. McGehee
E. A. Donnelly
BE. Cc. Moore
Opelika
W. P. Hunt
Bufaula
M. Lightfoot
Brundige Gay
E. M. Elliott
Moundville
Authorities Take Over Care Of Very Sick Child
Frank Gidden of Baltimore near Broadstreet trusted Christian Science over medical aid for his ill young daughter. The board of health ordered medical treatment, and police, with Dr. C A Mohr, intervened to take custody and evaluate the child’s condition.
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Frank Gidden
Baltimore
Broadstreet
Board of Health
Giddens
Murphy
C. A. Mohr
Early Intends To Return Money From Embezzlement Case
Jefferson D. Searcy, Cullman county treasurer, charged with about $20 000 embezzlement, returned from Rock Island Illinois with Detective Bode. He said he hoped to repay funds after expenses and assistance from friends, blamed liquor for starting the trouble, and claimed a red haired woman misled reports about his arrest. He estimated losses at about 5000 dollars after bondsmen costs and noted a Hanceville citizen had 3800 dollars in the scheme.
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Birmingham
Ala
Jefferson D. Searcy
Cullman County
Rock Island
George H. Bode
New York
Hanceville
Mrs Woodrow Wilson Hovered Between Life and Death
Washington dispatch reports Mrs Woodrow Wilson, wife of the president, fighting for life at the White House. Doctors cited kidney trouble and multiple health failures since a nervous breakdown. The president stayed at her bedside, canceling engagements as physicians voiced slim hope.
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Associated Press
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
United States
White House
Bright
Mrs Wilsons Condition Worsens Amid Public Duties
Mrs Wilson remains gravely ill with kidney trouble linked to a nervous breakdown from overwork. Her extensive philanthropic and educational work in Washington and the Southern mountains drew concern as officials and citizens sent telegrams and governors visited the White House. Professor Axson of Princeton is en route to join her bedside.
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Axson
Princeton University
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