Lusitania romance ends in rescue and marriage abroad
A Lusitania tale follows a couple from the sinking scene to rescue, then marriage weeks later in Manchester. Their bond survives amid chaos as the engineer Welsh recalls his California earnings lost at sea and a battered relic from the voyage.
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Eng
Aus
Lusitania
BNE IV
Iris Rish
Rush
Jane
Jack
Sue
Sue From On Yy Ag Deck. He Her and Swi
Hey
Cerne Vee
Quéens- Iréland
Manchester
Itr
Trousseau
Saint's Registry Office
Welsh
California
Honolulu
England
iNs Retreat at Battles Beging Friday
The annual aymae s retreat of Mo nites will begin Friday evening at Bat ties Wharf with Father Nazrin of Hill College in charge. The retreat will last three days, and as many as thirty five of the city will join in the re-
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Aymae's ‘Gs
Monites
Batties Wharf
Nazrin
Hill College
Must Have Arm Says Gen Wood at Plattsburgh Camp
Major General Leonard Wood addressed about a thousand business and military leaders at the Plattsburgh training camp. He said an army of one million could be raised and stressed the need for a mobile volunteer system and a strong navy second only to the largest. He warned against delaying volunteers and praised trained soldiers on their feet.
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Plattsburgh
N. Y
Leonard Wood
Bee
Ayrte
Wood
Washington
Branch Express Offices Established in Mobile
The Southern Express Company opens eleven branch offices in Mobile for money orders. Locations include C H Burkett Co Cedar and New Jersey streets, Edmondson's drug store Charleston and Conception streets, William Van Antwerp druggist Government and Jefferson streets, Braswell druggist Claiborne and Dauphin streets, Albright & Wood Government and Royal streets, L Hammel Dry Goods, G Mertz & Co, F Walter & McMillan Drug Co, Prichard, and Nick Felis' Cigar Store. Orders available 7 am to 6 pm at main office and 7 am to 10 pm at branches. orders valid nationwide including Canada and Cuba with tiered fees up to 30 cents for $75 and below.
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Southern Express Company
C. H. Burkett & Co
Cedar
New Jersey
Eslava
Edmondson
Charleston
Conception
William van Antwerp
Government
Jefferson
Braswell
Claiborne
Dauphin
Albright & Wood
Royal
L. Hammel Dry
United States
Canada
Cuba
Fiy
Dipping Vats a Success in Jackson County Mississippi
Ocean Springs Mississippi August 12 Special Farmers report dipping vats in Jackson County have improved cattle by about 25 percent in the past year Stock raisers around Hurley say farmers drive four to five miles to use the facilities and the community is united against anti dipping sentiment The vats cost about 75 dollars each and more are planned with existing vats nationwide influence affirmed
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Ocean Springs
Miss
Jackson County
Hurley
Sweet Dreams Praised by Health Official for Mosquito Control
A Southern city health commissioner endorses Sweet Dreams as the most effective mosquito remedy seen, claiming it aided in fighting malaria and urging use of the product in large bottles. The ad notes widespread availability and strong association with the health department.
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Etary
For Rent Store Buildings on Dauphin and Hamilton Streets
Two three story store buildings Nos 414 416 Dauphin St corner Dauphin and Hamilton streets and store next east of the corner Elevators in each store Ground floor line offices in the new N C M C R R building on Conti between Royal and Water Sts modern in every particular Terms reasonable to good tenants
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Dauphin St
N. F
Dauphin and
Hamilton Streets
Conti
Royal and
Water Sts
Dal
Historic 10 room dwellings offer flexible rents
Property listing notes two 10 room homes: No. N Hamilton St with 2 baths newly renovated and available for rent as a single residence or in flats. and No. 811 Dauphin St in good order with 2 baths also offered for single or flat rental.
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Istory
N. Hamilton St
Dauphin St
Germany Must Cut Way to Constantinople Says Reventlow
In a Tages Zeitung statement Count Reventlow argues Germany should force a route to Constantinople to solidify the new Triple Alliance. He urges direct Hungary Turkey communications as vital for political economic and military ties linking Berlin Vienna and Constantinople.
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Germany
Constantinople
Reventlow
Amsterdam
London
Balkan
Tages Zeitung
Count Reventlow
Hungary
Turkey
Berlin
Vienna
Pumps Restore Lift To Eastland Wreck Effort
Four large pumps resumed removing water from the half submerged Eastland hulk to lighten it before derricks raise it to a keel. Officials aim to raise the ship by tomorrow as police guard Chicago river bridges and coffins await recovered bodies.
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Chicago
Eastland
Germany offered Galicia and Dardanelles to Czar for Peace
Petrograd via London reports Nove Vremya confirms peace overtures by Germany to Russia. Germany would grant Galicia and the Dardanelles with intact Russian frontiers and a clause letting Egypt pass to Turkey without Russian opposition, while Germany negotiates peace with Russia's allies.
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Germany
Galicia and
Dardanelles
Czar
Petrograd
London
Nove Vremya
Russia
Galicia
Egypt
Turkey
Mobile Rotary Club Holds Private Friday Business Meeting
The Mobile Rotary Club met Friday afternoon in the Rotary room at Cawthon for a strictly business gathering. President Palmer Pillans presided as guests were not expected.
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Mobile Rotary Club
Cawthon
Palmer Pillans
Ticker Club Postpones Monthly Meeting
The Mobile Telephone and Telegraph club monthly meeting in the Cawthon was postponed until further notice. General Manager Andrews of the Southern Bell Telephone Company cited several sick members and others taking city vacations as the reason for the delay.
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Mobile Telephone and Telegraph Club
Cawthon
Andrews
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Lst
Attorneys Harry Smith and William Caffey Open New Offices
Notice announces that Messrs. Harry T. Smith and William G. Caffey have established offices in Rooms 716 722 of the National City Bank Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry T. Smith
William G. Caffey
National City Bank
Bridgeport Strike Situation Grows More Serious
In Bridgeport and nearby towns labor troubles intensify with a walkout of about seventy machinists and helpers at Lake Torpedo Boat Company and a looming strike of around six hundred machinists at Ansonia's Farrel Foundry and Machine. Locomobile’s pay and hours talks are due today while American and British, and Standard Manufacturing workers vote on demands that threaten further walkouts. H M S Robinson of Lake Torpedo says workers are American and the plant serves U S defense, questioning what factors prompt action.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Lake Torpedo Boat Company
Farrel Foundry & Machine Company
Ansonia
Lake
Locomobile Company of America
Standard Manufacturing Company
H. M. S. Robinson
Lake Plant
Lake Torpedo Company
United States
Official Program of Fairhope Meet of Horticulturists
The Gulf Coast Horticultural Society and Fairhope Citrus Growers Association hold a meeting on Saturday August 21 with speakers from L and N Railroad, Auburn and Foley on subjects from pecan citrus insect control to home gardening and ornamental plantings. Apollo will shuttle attendees from Mobile and the Mississippi coast.
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Gulf Coast Horticultural Society
Fairhope Citrus Growers’ Association
Apollo
Mobile
Mississippi Coast
B. A. Miller
Auburn
Ala
Gulf Coast
Theodore. Bechtel
Ocean Springs
Miss
Tuas Gene Robertsdale
Griffing
Grand Bay
Als
Pours Alcohol Into Fumigating Pot and Is Seriously Burned
The man, Leon Schlittig of the United States Public Health Service, was badly burned at Fort Morgan when he poured alcohol into a sulphur pot thinking the fire was out. He received first aid at the quarantine station and later treatment at the Marine Hospital where he rested easily.
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Fort Morgan
Leon Schilltig
United States Public Health Service
W. M. Bryan
Schlittig
Well Named Jitney Driver-Why Do You Call Your House Tipperary
Suburbs resident explains the nickname Tippeary for a long house name in a casual interview. The exchange highlights local humor about street names and suburban life.
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Tipperary
Telephone Company to Aid Police in Capturing Criminals
The New York Telephone Company will cooperate with the police in catching criminals. A 100 mile radius around New York City is divided into seven zones. Police descriptions of suspects will be flashed to all police chiefs sheriffs constables and railroad station agents within minutes.
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New York
New York Telephone Company
Police Department
New York City
Telephone Company
Salvation Army Praise for Mobile Corps Leaders
Staff Captain Wm. S. Quirk praised the Mobile citadel and its leaders Captain and Mrs. Price, saying the Salvation Army of Mobile is doing greater work today than in recent years. His territory includes Alabama, part of Florida, and part of Mississippi.
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Salvation Army of
Mobile
Wm. 8S. Quirk
Alabama
Florida
Mississippi
Mobile Citadel
Palmetto Beach Personalities Make a Lauderdale Weekend
Mrs James Walker returns from Mobile improved after medical treatment. A Magnolia Springs party of fifteen joined Frank W Walker and family for a weekend at Palmetto Beach. About twenty five guests enjoyed a fruitless turtle hunt and gulf surf bathing. The Magnolia Springs group included Mrs J L Crouch and daughters Constance Lucille Dora Nellie Robinson Alma Skiba Maud Babcock Gertrude Flint and Floyd Schumaker Glenn Cullison Fritz Doege Ed Clearwaters Lee Crouch Walter Walker and Max Skiba. Out of town guests included Anna Thornton Biloxi Katie Winchester Mobile Jack Donaldson Fort Morgan Holly Hanson and Boyd Willis. A motor boat trip to Fort Morgan was enjoyed Sunday.
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Palmetto Beach
Ala
James Walker
Mobile
Magnolia Springs
Frank W. Walker
Gulf Beach
J. L. Crouch
Constance
Lucille
Dora
Nellie Robinson
Alma Skiba
Maud Babcock
Gertrude Flint
Floyd Schumaker
Glenn Cullison
Fritz Doege
Ed Clearwaters
Lee Crouch
Walter Walker
Max Skiba
Anna Thornton
Biloxi
Katie Winchester
Jack Donaldson
Fort Morgan
Holly Hanson
Boyd Willis
Foley
Big Point Personal News From Mississippi Columns
Big Point notes weekend visits and social calls. Neighbors and families including Stowell Long Tree and Ogborns appear in church and social life. The Methodist revival continues with Brothers David and Pickett leading services.
Grape Nuts Endorsed For Babies And Adults
A parent touts Grape Nuts and milk as ideal for a two year old weighing forty pounds and in good health. The cereal is described as partially pre-digested with starch converted to sugar during manufacture, aiding rapid absorption and nourishing body and brain.
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Pontien Ck
Matl Creek
Mich
Four Die and Sixteen Hurt as Train Collision Near Columbus
A rear collision between an excursion train and a freight on the Baltimore and Southwestern railroad near Columbus killed four and injured sixteen. The Knights of Pythias lodge members from Mount Sterling Ohio were returning from Cedar Point. Victims were taken to Columbus hospitals.
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Columbus
Baltimore & Southwestern
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Mount Sterling
Cedar Point
Lake Erie
Sandusky
Bilbo and Russell Speak at Biloxi Celebration
In Biloxi Mississippi the Bilbo Russell ratification rally drew about 2000 people for the governor and lieutenant governor election celebration. Bilbo and Russell arrived by auto and were escorted through the city as fireworks lit the beach and a parade moved to the city park.
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Bilbo
Russell
Biloxi
Miss
Bilbo-Russell
Main Street
Gabriel DeGeorge
Dantzler
DeGeorge
Petrograd as Primary Objective in German Offense
London reports Novoe Vremya arguing Petrograd is the German target now, not Moscow. It notes the Germans deploy vast forces with tech support, rail links, and roads making a night journey from Riga feasible. The piece warns of possible air raids and a hostile cavalry near the capital, but no imminent danger.
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Petrograd
London
Novoe Vrem i
Russia
Tale
Napoleon
Moscow
Riga
The
Red
Civil Service Exams Announced for Various Positions
Civil service examinations are scheduled for September 8 for roles including assistant in poison plant formations with 1200 to 1500 dollars, marine engine and boiler draftsman at 3.52 a day, assistant in forest entomology 1200 to 1400, cheesemaker 1200 to 1400, gardener 720, and scientific assistant in poultry husbandry 1000 to 1800. An exam for petroleum engineer at 8000 dollars per year is set for September 1, and a microanalyst test on October 6 at 1200 to 1400. A man traveling eighty miles an hour may mistake scientific triumph for civilization.
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Gen. Wood
Duggan-Taylor Realty Co., Inc
North Royal
North Royal ST
Merchants Bank Water
ST. Francis Sts
Mobile, Ala
Birmingham
South Royal St
Tom
Lan Sakes
Mistah Duff
Hoss
BY Allman
Soam
Hirshfield
Government Street
Duggan-Taylor Realty Company, Inc
Debriere
Cafe Cafe
Lake Company
Fairhope
Salvation Army Corps
Big.point
Big Point
Will Stowell
C. Long
Long
J. W. Tree
Ned Cove
Moss Point
Martin
W. J
G. Wink
Stratton
Scott
Tennessee
Ralph Morgan
Minnie
Erlie Cunningham
New Orleans
W. A. Stowell
Cumbus
Lord Nelson
Rage P
Pascagoula
T. A. Roberts
Brother David
Pickett
Knights of
Pythias
Vremya
Gabriel
Sewelry
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