Allies Not Ready for Any Peace Talk
J W T Mason reports that Allied leaders see possible German peace overtures but refuse to entertain terms yet. Bulgaria may join against the Turks if Serbia surrenders its territorial claims, while Russia and the central fronts show limited gains for Germany as ammunition shortages bite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Vatican
Europe
Germany
Bulgaria
Constantinople
Euurope
Serbia
Macedonia
Albania
Adriatic
Italy
Belgium
Nish
Teutons
Warsaw
von Mackenzen
Marshal von Hindenburg
von Windenburg
Towaga
Mitau
Vovno
von Hindenburg
Russia
Denies Plan to Spread German Propaganda in U.S.
M. C. Claussen former publicity agent for Hamburg America and publisher of a German information service bulletin denies New York World charge he planned a nationwide German propaganda scheme. He calls the report ridiculous and says he knew nothing of letters or schemes involving German officials or financiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
M. C. Claussen
Hamburger-American Steamship Line
New York World
United States
Claussen
Heinrich F. Albert
Germany
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Count von Bernstorff
Albert
Franz von Papen
Rman
Setory
Comes
Sapehy
Papen
Shad
Weg
Great Britain
Gir
Bedes Moted
Paes
American Correspondent Film Company
45Th Street
Secret Service
Capital and Labor Investigators Wind Up With Dissension
The federal industrial relations commission finished a two years probe and $500000 appropriation to study capital labor discord. Three faction reports emerge the Manley labor troubles Commons report and a third employers’ faction with dissents. Red Cross to aid Haiti famine victims if conditions worsen and US naval forces stay. Austro-Hungarian embassy denies Russian Serbian prisoners used against Italians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Federal Industrial Relations Commission
United
B. M. Manley
Manley
Rockefeller
Colorado
Rockefellers
Frank P. Walsh
Missouri
J. B. Lennon
Illinois
A.B. Garretson
Iowa
James O’connell
Washington, D. C
John R. Commons
Wisconsin University
J. Borden Harriman
New York
H. Weinstock
California
R. H. Aishton
T. Ballard
Kentucky
Walsh
Garretson
O’connell
Lennon
Robert Lincoln
Pullman Company
Weinstock
Industrial Relations Commission
United States
Commons
RED Cross
Haiti
Washington
Caperton
America
Woman Seeks Congress Seat Amid German Propaganda Claims
A female candidate asserts an American stance while addressing German propaganda concerns. She quotes a protest against German influence and says she will publish a longer reply after studying World charges and a forthcoming article.
Griffin and Johnson reach national doubles class in Chicago
Clarence J. Griffin and W. H. Johnson of the San Francisco Pacific Coast doubles champions defeated Walter T. Hayer and Ralph H. Burdick of Chicago in three straight sets at the Onwentsia club 6-2 6-3 6-2. They advance to face Maurice E. McLoughlin and Tom Bundy for the national title in New York. George M. Church of Princeton beat Alex Squair in the singles challenge 7-5 6-3 3-6 6-2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Clarence J. Griffin
W. H. Johnson
San Francisco
Walter T. Hayer
Ralph H. Burdick
Onwentsia
Maurice E. Mc‘Loughlin
Tom Bundy
New York
Alex Squair
George M. Church
Princeton
Squair
Cedar Point Bay Shore Extension Progressing
President J M Dewberry of Tidewater Securities Corporation and the Dauphin Island companies provided a statement on the Cedar Point Bay Shore extension progress.
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Cedar Point
Bay Shore
J. M.dewberry
Tidewater Securities Corporation
Dauphin Island
Alabama Port branch to Cedar Point to open by September
The report states the extension of the Alabama Port branch to Cedar Point should be ready for train operation by September 1. It also notes that offices now in the Van Antwerp building will be moved to Dauphin Island.
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Alabama Port
Cedar Point
van Antwerp
Dauphin Island
Quarterly Report Indicates Improvement for M. and O. Railroad
The Mobile and Ohio Railroad reports total revenues of 2,764,626 for the last quarter, down from 3,251,379 the year before. Expenses run 1,985,943 versus 2,687,971, with net revenue at 778,683 compared to 564,027 last year.
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Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company
Griffiths Arrives for Cross Bout in New York
Johnny Griffiths the Akron light weight is due in New York to meet Leach Cross in a scheduled Tuesday bout. The match is set after his arrival on Friday with promoters noting both fighters’ recent form and readiness for the clash.
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J. Griffiths
Cross
New York
Johnny Griffiths
Akron
Griffiths first bout in New York set for 185 pounds
The bout will be Griffith's first in New York. Both boxers have posted forfeits with promoter Johnny Weismantel to make 185 pounds at 5 o'clock.
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Griffith
New York
Johnny Weismantel
Naval Commander Disciplined for Alarmist Report
Washington dispatch reports Commander McNamee disciplined for alarming anti foreign demonstrations in Vera Cruz. He warned the department, prompting naval moves including battleships New Hampshire and Louisiana. Consul Silliman later stated Vera Cruz was quiet. The gun boat Marietta remained in New Orleans and the Sacramento, under McNamee, remained at Progreso.
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Washington
McNamee
Vera Cruz
Department
New Hampshire
Louisiana
Silliman
Marietta
Scott
Progreso
Vera.Cruz
New Orleans
Sacramento
Vessel to Attend Houston Ship Canal Opening
The ministers arrive in New Orleans and will not return to Vera Cruz after landing passengers. The ship proceeds to Houston for the ceremonial opening of the ship canal, signaling a formal participation in the event.
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New Orleans
Vera Cruz
Houston
Ofttimes Escaped Leper Again at Large
Emil Grable a fugitive leper remains free after escaping Friday night from a Washington detention camp authorities believe he headed for a railroad and a distant refuge. He shows few symptoms beyond a sallow skin lost eyebrows swollen hands and a harsh voice. Grable contracted leprosy in the Philippines where he was an army cook and has been quarantined in multiple cities while repeatedly escaping under the alias Charles K Randall.
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Washington
Emil Grable
Philippines
San Francisco
Salt Lake City
St. Louis
Charles Sk. Randall
Farmers of the South Hurt by Kansas Wheat Crop Losses
In Kansas City Missouri a report notes farmers faced losses as rail routes limited movement of wheat. The crop tally shows about 150 million bushels lost in the region since early May with quality affected and extra disruption across territories.
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Kansas City
Agere
Kansas
Quarrel Over Job Ends With Knife Attack
Henry White was seriously wounded by a knife in a storm at Spring Hill avenue near barns. Johnson, the assailant, fled after the attack as Deputies Brannan and Bern Petty searched the area for him. The dispute arose from an unpaid job.
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Henry White
Johnson
Brannan
Bern Petty
Spring Hill Avenue
Empire Theatre News Vitagraph Blue Ribbon Feature King Comedy
The Empire Theatre shows a Vitagraph Blue Ribbon feature A Comedy of Errors in Five Parts by Paul West produced by C Jay Williams with Frank Daniels Col Bob Roberts Charles Eldridge John W Dough Harry T Morey Susan His Sister Edwina Robbins Dora His Daughter Anna Laug hlin John Willig Edward Overton The Maker of Dreams Kalem production drama about a wild woods girl and a desperate love story with a rekindled romance years later.
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Paul West
C. Jay Williams
Vitagraph Company of America
Crooky
Frank Daniels
Bob Roberts
Charles Eldridge
John W. Dough
Harry T. Morey
Susan
Edwina Robbins Dora
Anna Laughlin
John Willig
Ewart Overton
Eyes That See Not and The Winning Wash at the Empire
Essanay drama Eyes That See Not stars Beverly Baynes and Richard C. Travers in a romance of a stockbroker’s daughter and a forgetful lover whose missed message changes fortunes. Kalem comedy The Winning Wash features Bud Duncan and Lloyd V. Hamilton as bumbling assistants in a chaotic Chinese laundry. Admission 5 cents.
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Joseph A. Roach
Beverly Baynes
Richard C. Travers
Stock Exchange
Kalem
Bud Duncan
Ham
Lloyd V. Hamilton
Bud
Frank Daniels Lights Up Vitagraph Comedy Crooky
Frank Daniels stars as Convict Crooky No 9999 in a five reel Vitagraph feature directed by Jay Williams. Paul West wrote the scenario with a strong cast including Charles Eldridge Harryei Morey Edwina Robbins Anna Laughlin and Ewart Overton. Daniels’ expressive humor drives the laugh heavy plot as Crooky escapes Sing Sing and mingles with Colonel Bob Roberts values cash while maintaining his bright persona.
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Frank Daniels
Crooky
Paul West
Jay Williams
Mr. Daniels
Charles Eldridge
Bob Roberts
Harryei Morey
Edwina Robbins
Anna Laughlin
Ewart Overton
Vitagraph
Billys Debut and The Riddle of the Grand Hotel
A quirky review notes Billy Reeves debuting as an actor with a laughable performance while praising The Riddle as a Kalem drama about a missing rings mystery. Celeste the manicurist and Vincenzo the chef figure in the suspect pool. Food for Kings and Riley offers a light Edison comedy about a hod carrier turned millionaire.
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Billy
Billy West
Billy Reeves
Mina Comedy Sparks Growing Deaths Hit Record
A one act Mina comedy draws crowds as the play experiences rising popularity. Critics note it as one of the best ever released and say the title alone stirs curiosity and amusement among audiences.
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U.S
Congress
Griffin
Ofttimes
Empire Theatre News
Editorial
Empire
Joseph Bianchi
the Empire
Hal Forde
Helen Lindroth
Alice. Hollister
Lillian Walker
Billy Quiz
Lillian
Beverly Bayne
Sydney Ainsworth
Charlie Chaplin
Daniels
Earle Williams and
Anita Stewart
Eugene Paulette and
Anna Luther
George C. Nichols
Yvonne
Empire Theatre
Sing Sing
Colonel Roberts
Mr. Ee
Adina
Lottie Pickford
Irving Cummings
Helen Holmes
Perse
Helen
Fast Express
Hearst-Selig News
U. S. Artillery
Shriners
Panama Exposition
Marin Sais
Willian, Wadsworth and
Raymond cKee
Limburger
Victor Patel and
Ben Turpin
Ben
Slif Per’ Slim
Darwin Carr
Ned Finley
Eleanor Woodruff
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