Japan Sees Local War Scope Limited to KIAU CHAU
In Washington and Tokyo reports, Japan plans to confine operations against Germany to Kiau Chau and the China seas, avoiding a broader Pacific war. German charges in Washington discuss mediation appeals, and officials note no official U S statement on Japan’s ultimatum as of now.
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Washington
Japan
Germany
Kiau Chau
China Seas
Pacific
Far East
Bryan
Haniel Haimhausen
United States
Haimhausen
Kian Chau
China
Tsing Tau
Wilson
Europe
England
Baron Speck von Sternberg
Russia
France
Baron Speck
Shantung
Port Arthur
Manchuria
Korea
Health officials order two US experts for Mobile rodent campaign
Washington Aug 18 Dr Charles A Mohr health officer Mobile Alabama reports Surgeon 8S B Grubbs of the United States public health service has been ordered to Mobile for conference and cooperation in the campaign for rodent extermination. The telegram follows a request by the city for two experts during a visit by Assistant Surgeon General W Rucker. Dr Mohr gratefully notes the move will aid the force already organized to combat rats.
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Washington, D. C
Charles A. Mohr
Mobile
Alabama
B. Grubbs
Mohr
Grubbs
United States Public Health Service
W. €. Rucker
Glue
British Expeditionary Force Safe On French Shores
The British expeditionary force lands on continental soil with strong naval escorts. News about exact regiments, ports, and overall strength remains sealed as Allied strategy tightens secrecy. The Belgian government moves Brussels to Antwerp amid fears the Belgian front may draw closer to the capital. No casualties reported during embarkation to deployment.
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France
Brussels
Antwerp
Belgium
President Wilson Calls for Restraint and Dispassionate Action
The article reports President Wilson seeking untroubled judgment and self control during a time ofongressional trials and global tension. Officials say Wilson plans to take no side in the Far East Japan Germany dispute and fears naturalized Americans siding with warring nations could threaten peace. The statement aims to keep the United States out of European and Asian conflicts.
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Wilson
Japan
Germany
Far East
United States
Europe
Insect Bites Warned as Disease Carriers
An old notice warns that mosquitoes, flies, and other insects breeding in garbage and stagnant water spread disease. It recommends Sloan's Liniment as an antiseptic for bites and minor injuries, claiming infection prevention and a money back guarantee.
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Sloan
Rat proofing of eastern Mobile proposed by city commission
The Mobile city commissioners introduced a measure to rat proof the river front and all buildings east of Royal street. The ordinance tightens dock distances and rat guards and requires concrete or brick floors with limited openings. It lies over for one week for review by affected parties.
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Royal Street
Pillans
Mobile
Chamber of Commerce
Magnolia Cemetery
Schwarz
Lotg
J. A. Kinnaman
Crenshaw
Lyons
Jesse Burke
Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co
F. R. Harsch
C. of C
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Diamond
Commissioner Pillans
J. O. Payne
Martin
Board of Commissioners
City of
Mobile River
Bayou Marriott
Mobile Bay
Modesty and Vulgarity Among People Compared
Observers debate how propriety fits individuals noting some favor bluntness while others seek restraint. The discussion maps social norms to personal expression with questions about boundaries and appropriateness in public life.
Sugar beets cover over two million acres in Russia
Report notes 2,124,200 acres under sugar beet cultivation in Russia, reflecting the crop's prominence in national agriculture. Data highlights agricultural scale and regional distribution within the country.
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Russia
German Ships Disabled Enter Hong Kong Harbor
Report from Shanghai dated August 18 states two German cruisers were disabled and brought into Hong Kong. Deck guns turrets barbettes smashed and masts and funnels shot away with bloodstains noted. Names withheld due to British censorship while several German merchant vessels remain in the harbor. Two warships badly damaged with wounded aboard reportedly entered August 13, possibly the British Minotaur and Hampshire or French Dupleix and Montcalm, after engaging German Scharnhorst and Gneisenau.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
Hong Kong
Minotaur
Hampshire
Dupleix
Montcalm
Scharnhorst
Gneisenau
City Reports 123 Rats Tested for Plague with All Negative
City Health Officer Mohr reports July rat survey results showing 123 rats examined under lab and bacteriological tests. Dr. M H Bell led the laboratory work and later joined the state health payroll. All findings were negative for plague.
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Mohr
Mortuary and Health
Sudden death of Prichard man believed murder
A Prichard man, John Erwin, 56, is believed murdered after investigators traced fatal blows to the head and neck. Sheriff Palmer, Chief Deputy Lynch, and Deputy Delehamps arrested Eliza Erwin, Willie Pharr, and Pearl Pharr. Tom Lee Jenkins is held as a witness. A coroner's inquest is set for Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 at the sheriff's office.
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T. T. Palmer
Dennis Lynch
W. H. Delehamps
John Erwin
Prichard
Eliza Erwin
Willie
Pearl Pharr
Tom Lee Jenkins
Erwin
H. P. Hirshfield
Palmer
Lynch
Delchamps
Sweden Probes Alum Shale Deposits for Illuminating Oil
Government experts study Sweden's alum shale deposits to assess potential yields of illuminating oil sulfur and other products. The effort aims to unlock new energy and chemical resources from the shale formations.
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Sweden
German Cavalry Seen Near Antwerp in War Updates
The Paris and London telegrams report German cavalry on the northwest of Antwerp with civil guards mobilized for forts. Other dispatches describe French advances west of Fenetrange in Lorraine and progress in upper Alsace as German retreat turns disorderly. The Brussels and Belgians say German movement toward Brussels is halted. casualties and captures are logged near Sabac and Babac as Austrians flee.
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Paris
French War Office
Fenetrange
Lorraine
Seille
Salins
Upper
Alsace
War Office
Joseph Joffre
London
Antwerp
Reuter’s
Twerp
Mobile Children Celebrate Birthday Today in 1910s Mobile item
A list of children born on August 18 across years from 1900 to 1913 is named and invited for a birthday party at the Empire Theatre this afternoon. Tickets mailed. The notice also calls Mobile youths under 16 to send full name address and birthdate to the Children's Editor two days before their birthday.
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Ruth McDonald
Fulton Road
Hannon E. Martin, Jr
S. Scott
Catherine Kearney
N. Claiborne
Peter E. Martin
N. Franklin
Earl Mountain
John F. Barnes
N. Conception
Thelma
Gladys Berg
Monroe St
Edward Flint
N. Cedar St
Myrtle Hybot
Church St
the Item
Empire Theatre
Rat Proofing Ordinance Details for Elevated and Ground Buildings
The ordinance mandates rat proofing for cellars with iron bars or wire mesh not exceeding one half inch. It requires raised floors to use matched flooring and solid connection to walls, with underfloor protection. It also covers walls around raised houses, vent openings, and continuous wall requirements with rat proof gratings. Penalties include fines from twenty five to one hundred dollars, with daily offenses countable. The measure takes effect after adoption and publication.
Victrola Lets Everyone Dance To The New Music
The Victrola provides self playing dance music featuring the Maxixe One-Step and Hesitation among the latest tunes. It promises easy access to dance music for all and invites customers to request any dance songs they want played.
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Baron Takaaki Kato
Dr. Grubbs
Blue
Mobile Vs
New Orleans
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Figaro
Liege
NSH
Servia
Sabac
Belgrade
Losnitza
N. P. Pachitch
Babac
Save
Drina
the Hague
Aix-la-Chapelle
William
Central News
Rome
Pola
Atlantic
Reuter
Pasia
Belgian War Office
Saima
Finland
Barcelona
Repnalds Music Mouse
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