Japs Ready to War on Germany
Washington reports the Japanese government orders its chargé d'affaires in Berlin to depart by 4 A M tomorrow Berlin time if Germany fails to answer the ultimatum. Baron Chinda asked Secretary Bryan to relay through the American embassy a message detailing the course to follow if no German reply is received.
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Washington
Berlin
Germany
Baron Chinda
Bryan
TOKIO
Japan
China
Kian Chau
Japan May Seize Port Gains and Bombard China
From Shanghai and Tokyo reports the Japanese army moved 16 000 troops aboard transports at Kokura and a battleship fleet including Kongom heads for Tsing Tau to support landings at Kiau Chau. Berlin messages claim Britain’s stance draws Islamist revolts to force terms.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
China
Kokura
Tsing Tau
Kiau Chau
Low Cost of Newspaper Advertising in The Item
The Item touts a five inch daily advertisement reaching nearly every Mobile home at under one cent per person per year. It highlights 15 000 net paid circulation and urges advertisers to consult an advertising representative to boost sales and profits.
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Mobile
Germans Wreak Vengeance On Liege
London reporting from Amsterdam via Reuters describes German occupation forces firing on Liege after a shot from a private home. The bombardment killed residents, destroyed houses, and levied a 12 million dollar tax, with arms seized and peasants urged to harvest. Prince Friedrich, son of the emperor, reportedly left Liege.
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Associated Press
London
Amsterdam
Reuter Telegram Company
Liege
Rotterdam Courant
Maastrich
Quai Des Pecheurs
Friel Friedrich
Emperor William
Baltimore society figure dies from gunshot wounds
C Haz eltine Basshor, a Balti more society and club figure, died at his country home near Cambridge Md after gunshot wounds last Wednesday. His wife, Mrs Basshor collapsed at his bedside and remains seriously ill. The doctor denies suicide and says the shooting was accidental during a return to put away a gun. Mrs Basshor previously divorced from Captain Isaac E Emmerson and mother of Mrs Alfred G Vanderbilt.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
C. Hazeltine Basshor
Cambridge Md
Basshor
Isaac E. Emmerson
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
No War For U S So Thinks Chinda
Baron Chinda the Japanese ambassador says there is no possibility of the United States being involved in the present conflict if Japan is drawn into the war. He adds Japan will protect all neutral interests in the Far East as well as her own.
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Washington
Baron Chinda
Bryan
Germany
United States
Japan
Far East
Levying Forged War Tax on Brussels in Modern Conflict
Washington officials discuss the legality of a $40,000,000 war tax on Brussels under German capture. Historical practice of levying taxes on conquered areas is debated, noting Napoleonic era practices and Hague Conference opposition, with emphasis on protecting municipal property and the lack of a clear prohibition in treaties.
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Associated Press
Washington
Brussels
America
Europe
Louvre
Charcest
Prince Louis of Monaco Appointed to Staff Duty in Army
Paris Aug 22 Prince Louis of Monaco a retired captain of the African Light Cavalry who sought reinstatement has been appointed to staff duty. The report notes cheap living in Paris with meats at twenty year lows and vegetables abundant at Central markets despite some merchants raising prices risking boycott.
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Associated Press
Paris
Prince Louis of
Monaco
African Light Cavalry
Cardinals Hold First Congregation To Prepare For Conclave
Twenty three cardinals met in Rome to organize a temporary church government ahead of the September conclave to elect Pope Pius X’s successor. Cardinal Seraphin Vannutelli attended despite indisposition. ring breaking ceremony was performed symbolically. The testament provides for aid to about four hundred Messina Calabria earthquake orphans. Bells to toll at sunset today and Saturday as Masses are said for the late pontiff.
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Associated Press
Rome
Sacred College
Della Volpe
Messina
Calabria
Anna
Cardinal Pompili
Pius X
Milk Ordinance Violators Fined in Recorder Court
Four milk ordinance violation cases were heard with two fines entered. Tests showed dairies exceeding acceptable bacteria levels. William Tunstall was fined five dollars or ten days for milk with 2 660 000 bacteria per cable centimeter. FE Graf faced a similar fine for milk at 970 000 bacteria. Cases against Mrs Lartigue and Mrs Brunson were continued to August 29.
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Recorder's Court
William Tunstall
Warren
FE. Graf
William Lartigue
S. Brunson
Perry Delaney Arraigned on License Law Violation Charge
Perry Delaney a Black truck driver for Muscat and Lott Produce Company was arraigned in the recorder’s court Saturday for violating the state motor vehicle license law. Officer Chandler arrested him.
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Perry Delaney
Muscat & Lott Produce Company
Recorders Court
Delaney
Chandler
Weather Forecast Today for Mobile Alabama Mississippi
The forecast calls for fair conditions in Mobile tonight with unsettled conditions and possible showers on Sunday. Alabama expects fair conditions overall tonight with showers possible in the southern half and fair weather in the north. Mississippi predicts fair weather tonight and Sunday with showers possible in spots.
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Mobile
Alabama
South
North
Mississippi
Local Man Proposes Treasure Locater Post for Alabama
Governor O Neal faces no extra sessions or loans if he hires a Birmingham man to work as Treasure Locater for the state. The applicant seeks a position to locate hidden treasure in the earth and claims experience, mentioning a hypothetical $90,000 in a Lacy pine box as a possible find.
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Montgomery
Ala
O' Neal
Birmingham
Alabama
Panama steamer chased by cruiser near Cuba
The Panama steamship from Cristobal with 194 passengers including 40 German reservists reported a cruiser chased her between Cuba and Hayt. The captain believed the warship was British. The Panama flies the American flag and increased speed to outdistance the vessel. Passenger Francisco Cuenas, San Salvador minister to the U S, was aboard. Authorities say 250 German reservists were in the Canal Zone awaiting a chance to raise colors.
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Associated Press
New York
Panama
Cristobal
Canal Zone
Cuba
Hayt
Francisco Cuenas
San Salvador
United States
Eugene Scales Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition
New York August 22 Eugene Scales a cotton operator filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition listing his assets at 228 585 dollars and liabilities not stated in the report The action marks a measure of business distress for the operator amid regional cotton trade concerns.
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Associated Press
New York
Eugene Scales
Italy Mobilizes as War Looms Across Europe
Reports from Paris London and Nish describe Italy readying general mobilization within days while Belgian resistance at Antwerp stiffens. Battles along the Drina and pushing Servian actions near Bosnia signal widening conflict as Russia advances on Austro German front. Liege commander General Leman reported captured en route to Cologne.
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London
Drina
Leman
Liege
Cologne
Germans Claim to Hold Brussels City Center
A Brussels report via Antwerp notes Germany says it will continue to occupy Brussels and asserts they have moved through the city. The dispatch remarks on the occupation and plans to remain in the capital.
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London
Antwerp
Brussels
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