China eyes US on cession of Kiao-Chau to China
The Chinese government asked the United States if it would accept transferring Kiao-Chau from Germany to China and then cede it back. Officials expect the U S would not agree without Japan and Great Britain's acceptance, and China vows to maintain a passive stance regardless of Japan's ultimatum.
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China
Germany
Associated Press
United States
Kiao-Chau
Japan
Great Britain
Chinese Republic
Washington
Kaiu Chau
Warships of Kaiser Confined in Port
Basle to Liege to a point east of Antwerp near the Dutch frontier. German delay at Liege fortifications has allowed French and British forces to mobilize and concentrate. German troops have crossed the Meuse above and below Liege and advance slowly westward while French forces push into Alsace and Lorraine, holding large areas after driving back opposing troops.
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Alsace
Lorraine
Buggy Occupant Hurt After Street Car Collision
John W. Mann of Webb Furniture Company suffers two fractured ribs when his buggy is struck by Crichton street car No. 111 at Springhill and Herndon Avenues about 11 o clock Wednesday morning. Mann, crossing to assist waiting women, was knocked to the pavement and later taken home after a physician treated him. he was reported resting well Thursday.
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John W. Mann
the & ER. Webb Furniture Company
Mertz Station
Crichton
Springhill
Herndon Avenues
Mann
Hagen Equals Course Record in Open Championship
W C Hagen of Rochester carved a 68 in the opening round of the national open, tying the course record and surpassing the elimination round scores. Francis Ouimet and Charles Evans led early, with Ouimet shooting 36-33 for a 69. A runaway horse briefly interrupted play at the tenth tee amid the lively gallery.
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Hagen
Ouimet
Evans
Associated Press
Chicago
W. C. Hagen
Rochester
N. Y
Francis Ouimet
Boston
Paul Hunter
Charles Evans
Oulmet
Docket Of Inferior Court Hears Vagrancy and Assault Charges
Thursday session before Judge Henry Chamberlain dealt with vagrancy Ossie Gossett not pros by state. Abusive language Arthur Roy Croft fined $2.50 or 10 days. Assault and battery Sandy Allen Cindis Hall continued. Gaming vagrancy Grant King fined $2.50 or 10 days. Henry Williams $1 or 10 days. Sam Johnson discharged.
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Inferior Criminal Court
Henry Chamberlain
Ossie Gossett
Arthur Roycroft
Sandy Allen
Cindis Hall
Grant King
Henry Williams
Sam Johnson
War risk on Japanese ships up to 6.8 percent
A Lloyds wire to the Pacific coast reports underwriters have raised the war risk on Japanese vessels to 6.8 percent, the highest rate currently quoted.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
London
Pacific Coast
Lloyd's Today
Marriage License Issued to Maiseroulle Steffens Couple
A marriage license was issued by the probate court after noon on Wednesday to Henry J. Maiseroulle and Wilhelmina Steffens.
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Henry J. Maiseroulle
Wilhelmina Steffens
Southern League Directors Plan to Fight the Federals
At a closed directors meeting in Birmingham on August 20 the Southern Baseball Association outlined plans to fortify against a Federal League invasion. President William M. Kavanaugh led attendees including A. J. Heineman J Wilcox Rick Woodward FP Watkins W Shropshire and others as protests over games and box office receipts between Montgomery and New Orleans were rejected.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
Southern Baseball Association
Federal League
National Baseball Commission
William M. Kavanaugh
Little Rock
A. J. Heineman
New Orleans
J. Wilcox
Montgomery
Rick Woodward
R. Watkins
Memphis
Money brought over for charitable uses
Henry Breckinridge, American assistant secretary of war, says funds brought on the Tennessee are for charitable uses. Americans in London awaiting deposits from Washington cannot access their money. No action until Washington issues new instructions. The embassy seeks authority to deliver deposits in Washington to recipients in London.
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London
Henry
Breckinridge
Tennessee
Treasury Departments
Washington
Rickey’s rule boosts Browns in race, fans notice
The Browns reportedly abandon poker and gambling games as Rickey’s influence grows. The team sits higher in the standings than in years past, with credit split between Rickey’s new rule and the infusion of new blood. The question remains whether improvement is due to Rickey or natural growth.
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Rickey
Peru Congress Approves Five Million Bank Check Issue
The Peruvian congress authorized banks to issue 5 million dollars in bank checks guaranteed 85 percent by gold, with the remainder secured by mortgages. The report notes US fountain pen growth and a floating naval storehouse invention, plus schooling use of motion pictures in Spain and long lasting religious candle in Long Island. Japan and Germany book production figures are cited.
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Peru
Associated Press
Lima
Rotarians Plan Ball Game Outing and Civic Meeting
The Mobile Rotary Club voted to attend the Friday ball game at Monroe Park wearing special gear and a banner. Members expressed enthusiasm and many are confirmed baseball fans. They will also attend the Mobile Horticultural Society meeting at the Cawthon Hotel on Monday to discuss the proposed state quarantine on Florida citrus trees, favoring quarantining infected trees but not by geography.
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Mobile Rotary Club
Monroe Park
Patriots
Mobile Horticultural Society
Cawthon Hotel
Florida
Coal Aboard Steamer Bound for Leipzig Held at Frisco
The tramp steamer Mazatlan, flying Mexican and German flags, was forbidden to leave San Francisco until discharging 500 tons of coal shipped in sacks. It was alleged the coal would be transferred at sea to the German cruiser Leipzig.
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Associated Press
San. Francisco
Mazatlan
Leipzig
President Wilson Sends Telegram on Pope Pius X Death
President Wilson asked Secretary Bryan to convey condolences to the Vatican. The message praises the pope's pure piety and broad sympathy, noting his exalted station and worldwide influence.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Bryan
Vatican
Pius X
Cardinal pitcher wears eye glasses on roster
Durham North Carolina born right hander Lee Meadows is a Cardinal pitcher who wears glasses. He will report to the club later in the season after strong interest from several major league teams.
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The
Cardinals
Lee Meadows
Durham
N. C
Cards
Meadows
Government Bill Aims to Buy Silver From Smelters
Washington August 20 purchase by the government of 16,000,000 ounces of silver from American smelters within six months is directed in a bill the senate finance committee decided to recommend for passage. Senator Smoot had introduced a bill for 25,000,000 ounces.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Smoot
Money For Americans From Cherbourg Train
American relief officers reached Paris with five sealed cases containing 50 000 dollars in gold each. The cases weighed 198 pounds and were sent by special train from Cherbourg to aid stranded Americans in France.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
Cherbourg
Cotton seed oil market closes steady in New York
In New York on Aug 20 the cotton seed oil market closed steady with spot prices at 6.68 to 6.70, Aug near 6.60 to 6.61, Sept 6.55 to 6.57, Oct 6.44 to 6.45, Nov 6.34 to 6.89, Dec 6.36 to 6.89, and January 6.38 to 6.40.
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New York
Ceiba collapse kills forty British and American workers
Washington dispatch reports forty British and American workmen died when the new Ceiba customs house collapsed. D. G. Klodt of San Antonio, Texas is the only named individual. Many laborers were buried under rubble as a fire swept the site and details remain few.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ceiba
Honduras
State Department
D. G. Klodt
San Antonnio
Texas
Nap Lajoie a Pillar of Early American League
The article credits Napoleon Lajoie with shaping the early American League and argues it would be a betrayal to let him finish his career in another league. It recalls loyalty acts by Ban Johnson and other AL figures and notes Lajoie’s standout role despite age.
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Napoleon Lajoie
Cleveland
A. L
Larry
Ban Johnson
Lajoie
American League
National League
Jimmy McAleer
Washington
St. Louis
Boston Red Sox
Clark Griffith
New York Americans
Cincinnati Nationals
Death of Mrs Emma Suan at 71 in Richmond native
Mrs Emma Suan aged 71 a native of Richmond England died Wednesday night at the Hannan Home for the aged. The remains were interred Thursday afternoon.
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Emma Suan
Richmond
Eng
Hannan Home For
German advances unfold as Belgium war front shifts
Reports from Europe describe German forces moving through Belgium toward Antwerp while Belgian and Allied positions rearrange along the Meuse. Officials note Brusssels and Namur developments, with mutterings of Brussels occupation and Belgian retirement to Antwerp.
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London
The
Star
Brussels
Belgian Field Army Falls Back Amid Superior Force
The official bureau reports that the Belgian field army has fallen back after facing larger numbers. Belgian troops are praised for delaying the enemy to allow Allied forces to complete their concentration.
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London
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