Japan Demands German Warships Leave Orient Post Ultimatum
Tokyo reports that Japan regards the ultimatum to Germany over Kiau Chau as reasonable. The German leased territory in Shantung includes Tsing Tau and a fortified seaport, with about 200 square miles of land and an extended water front. Germany must withdraw ships and evacuate Kiau Chau.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Japan
Germany
Orient
Kiau Chau
Shan Tung
China
Tsing Tau
Robbers Take Cash at Homestead National Bank Heist
Two young men armed with revolvers robbed Homestead National Bank near Pittsburgh taking 2500 to 3000 dollars. They fled in a preacher’s car, exchanged gunfire with pursuing constables, and escaped in a high powered vehicle after the exchange.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Homestead National Bank
J. H. Thoerner
John Turner
Turner
Thoerner
Mifflin Township
Percy Smith
John Dixon
Smith
Dixon
Contractors threaten county over sewer contract dispute
At the board of revenue and road commissioners meeting, a conflict between Linch & Murphy contractor ER8 Linch and County Treasurer over a warrant for sewer work on Spring Hill Avenue dominated the session. The treasurer cited no funds. Linch warned of potential legal action and possible replacement. Clay Gravel Scarce reports no clay gravel deliveries in ten days. Discussion on a Dickens Ferry road extension to Dawes, Ala., was deferred.
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Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
Linch
Linch & Murphy
Avenue
Catherine Street
Lineh
Fay McClure
Dickens’ Ferry
Dawes
Ala
George Kilmer
E.S. Linch
Spring Hill Avenue
Secretary of State Protest Over Japan Move in China
A House resolution directed Secretary Bryan to protest Japan's plan to seize Kian Chau from Germany in China. Rep Britton stated the move risks war and violates Chinese sovereignty. The measure, introduced informally, was referred to committee as Japan sought U S help regarding its German ultimatum.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bryan
Japan
Kian Chau
China
Britton
Illinois
Germany
Ciakt
United States
Britten
Berlin
United Tates
German Cavalry Moves Toward Brussels Reported
Paris reports German cavalry renewed offensives near Wavre and southeast of Brussels after Belgian delays, with French forces advancing in Alsace capturing guns and equipment. British and Italian sources note French naval actions in the Adriatic and ongoing pressure along the frontier. Greece warns Turkey over alleged troop movements toward Greece amid Balkan tensions.
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Paris
Wavre
Brussiels
London
Havas
Yore
Sanles
Alsace
Mulbach
Lutzenhausen
Japan’s Ultimatum to Germany Over Kia Chau
Washington reports Japan demands Germany withdraw from Kia Chau in China and abandon the area. The United States seeks to stay neutral, viewing the dispute as Japan versus Germany, with assurances from Japan’s envoy that U S interests will be safeguarded during settlement.
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Washington
Japan
Berlin
Germany
Kia Chau
China
Europe
United States
Bryan
Baron Chinda
Tokio
Property Owners Here’s How To Get Good Tenants
The advertisement promotes using a live real estate agent to manage rentals in Mobile. It touts efficiency, reduced worry, and proof of profit, urging readers to pick active, hustling agents who advertise in The Item to ensure proper tenant screening and timely placement.
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Poe
Westate
Mobile
Irish Volunteers to Be Armed for Britain’s Defense
John F. Redmond told the Maryborough corps of Irish Volunteers in Dublin that Ireland will be armed for defense. He asserted thousands of rifles are in his possession and that the British government plans to arm and drill large numbers of volunteers to protect Ireland from foreign foes.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Ireland
Aus
John F. Redmond
Maryborough Corps of
Irish Volunteers
Seventh Orleans Victim of Bubonic Plague Dies
New Orleans reports the death of Mary Hooper in a bubonic plague outbreak. She was the seventh victim and the nineteenth infection since June 27. Hooper, 40, lived at 1905 Bienville Street as federal authorities confirm plague. Two infected rats were reported yesterday.
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New Orleans
Mary Hooper
Bienville Street
Two Children of Mamah Borthwick to Be Cremated
In Chicago the bodies of Mamah Borthwick's two children, killed in Frank Lloyd Wright's Wisconsin bungalow massacre, are to be cremated today. The suspect Julian Carleton, a bungalow servant, is jailed at Dodgeville with his wife in custody. authorities deem him possibly insane and he cried self defense during arrest.
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Chicago
Mamah Borthwick
Frank Lloyd Wright
Wright
Spring Green
Wis
Julian Carleton
Dodgeville
Policeman Killed Arresting Negro in Chicago Clash
In Chicago on August 17 a policeman, George Trum Bull, was killed and another officer wounded while arresting Simon Hogan a 4 suspected robber. Hogan was wounded in the hand and a bullet pierced a third officer’s helmet as officers surrounded a frame dwelling and raked it with rifle and revolver fire until Hogan surrendered.
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Associated Press
Chicago
George Trumbull
Simon Hogan
Hogan
Bank acceptance limit seeks rise for prime bankers
New York August 17 a chamber of commerce committee urged amending the federal reserve act to allow full capital and surplus for prime bankers acceptances. The move aims to widen domestic discount markets to guard the gold reserve and bolster agreements on shipments during the war.
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Associated Press
New York
Chamber of Commerce
United States
Federal Reserve Act
Morgan Company abandons loans to Europe
New York Aug 17 J P Morgan and Co abandon a proposed loan to France due to Washington's attitude. The move is expected to end similar negotiations for other belligerents including Austria. Reports say the Swiss government plans to establish credit in New York through representative banks with local correspondents.
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Associated Press
New York
France
Washington
Austria
British General Sir James M. Grierson Dies Aboard Train
Lieutenant General Sir James M. Grierson died suddenly in a railroad coach in England. Born in 1859, he was a prominent British military leader with a long war record and at his death held the Eastern command of the British Army.
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Associated Press
London
James M. Grierson
England
Grierson
Texas Special Session Calls Cotton Act Debate
Gov. C. B. Colquitt called a special session of the Texas legislature to convene August 24 to consider a bonded warehouse bill aimed at aiding cotton raiders in the state. The move was announced in Austin by the Associated Press.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
C. B. Colquitt
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