War Declaration by Austria Causes Surprise in Tokio
Austria-Hungary declares war on Japan shocking Tokyo where officials hoped distant Far East interests would keep relations stable. The Kaiserin Elizabeth cruiser had just been disarmed at Tsing Tau. Japanese navy likely patrolling Kian Chau waters for mines as China’s Yuan Shikai government backs pledges to protect Chinese and British interests. Sun Yat Sen remains in Tokio awaiting events.
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Tokio
Austria-Hungary
Japan
Kaiserin Elizabeth
Tsing Tau
Far East
Baron Muller de Szentgyorgy
China
Kian Chau
Peking
Yuan Shi Kai
Sun Yat Sen
360 Belgians Hold Off German Force For Three Days
A refugee from Merbes le Chateau said 860 Belgian riflemen in that town kept thousands of Germans at bay for three days. A German spy in Belgian disguise showed a path to flank the riflemen and all were killed except twelve villagers.
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Associated Press
Paris
Merbes-le-Chateau
Mons
Foster Nominated as Wilson’s First Argentina Ambassador
Samuel M. Foster of Fort Wayne Ind emerged in official circles as the likely pick for President Wilson to appoint as the first ambassador to Argentina. David R. Francis of St Louis has declined the post. The story notes a contrast between youth and the payday of manhood in the era.
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Associated Press
Washington
Samuel M. Foster
Fort Wayne
Ind
Wilson
Argentina
David R. Francis
St. Louis
South Cotton Men Meet in New Orleans
A conference of representatives from 12 Southern states opened in New Orleans to discuss the cotton situation amid the European war. Harvie Jordan called for committees on warehouse facilities storage financing minimum price for spot cotton and related issues. He urged a 12 cent minimum price for market cotton and nine cents for stored bales and outlined plans to increase粮food crops and reduce 1915 cotton acreage.
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New Orleans
Harvie Jordan
Atlanta
Southern Cotton Association
Jordan
Government Shipping Company Measure Before Committee
The administration bill to create a government controlled shipping company with 10 million dollars for foreign trade was taken up in the house merchant marine committee. Hearings begin tomorrow with Majority Leader Underwood and Secretary McAdoo expected to testify in support.
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Washington
House Merchant Marine Committee
Underwood
McAdoo
Ervin Phorr Murder Case Continued in Court
The inferior criminal court docket includes vagrancy by gaming with James Cason Ance Smith and Joe Willis fined $1 and costs ten days in jail. Gaming on Sunday with Gene Carston Felix Hatch fined $10 and costs ten days hard labor. Murder Eliza Ervin Willie and Perlee Phorr continued to September 2.
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Inferior Criminal Court
Sargent Missing Since July Tour Departure
Anxiety grows in London over American painter John Singer Sargent who vanished after leaving London for Austria on July 24. Friends and relatives seek news via the American embassy as inquiries continue.
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London
John Singer Sargent
Mr. Sargent
Austria
Laxative Bromo Quinine Promises Quinine Relief
An advertisement extols Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets as a safe form of quinine for summer illnesses. It claims to prevent nervousness and head ringing while treating colds coughs fevers and malaria related symptoms. The box label explains how it works and why millions rely on it.
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Ons
Violation of Stable Ordinance Leads to Two Arrests
Joseph Smith of Conti street was arrested about 9 30 AM for violating the stable ordinance by not using a water tight covered bin for manure. J H Sims of 205 Old Shell Road was docketed at the police station noon Thursday for the same offense. The case against Smith will be called in recorder's court Friday morning.
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Joseph Smith
Conti Street
Monterey
Hannon Streets
Recorder’s Court
J. H. Sims
Old Shell Road
J. K. Hicks
Albert Davis
Walter Burch
Pius X’s Leadership in Church Reform and Scriptural Study
The text describes Pope Pius X advancing canon law codification and scriptural scholarship. It notes his establishment of a commission under Gasquet to unify the Latin Vulgate text, a project deemed monumental and years from completion, and highlights his political role amid Leo XIII’s final days and strained French relations.
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Gasquet
Pius X
Leo XIII
Militants Arrested in London Front of Home Office
Mrs Flora Drummond Mrs d Acre Fox Miss Richardson and 14 others were seized by police in London after attempting to interview Home Secretary Reginald McKenna about forcible feeding. They faced a hostile crowd and were taken into custody as demonstrators were lately released by royal clemency.
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London
Flora Drummond
d’Acre Fox
Richardson
Home Office
Reginald McKenna
Home Secretary
Pius X Remembered as Energetic Pope and Church Defender
The text lauds Pius X for inspiring courage among French bishops and uniting clergy and people in Spain and Portugal against government schemes to discredit the church. It notes his death as a sad era for a world edified by his teaching and prays for peace.
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Pius X
Austria
Sixtus V
Church of God
Sixtus
Politana
Christendom
Venice
Sacred College
Leo
Vatican
Christ
Italy
St. Peter
Pius Ne
France
Spain
Portugal
Pope
Mobile Bookbinding loses state contract
The Mobile Bookbinding Company asked to be released from its stationery supplies contract with the state. The contract was awarded to Marshall-Bruce Company of Nashville at 3300 dollars per year for two years, replacing the Mobile firm’s bid of 2200 dollars. The article includes religious praise for a person connected to the decision.
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Montgomery
Mobile Bookbinding Company
Marshall-Bruce Company
Nashville
Tenn
Marshall Bruce
Fire Threatens Major Montgomery Block. Quick Control
A blaze broke out on the first floor of the Southern Hotel in the Postal Telegraph office on Commerce street. Fire departments quickly contained the fire with nominal damage reported to the block’s buildings and businesses.
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Montgomery
Ala
Postal Telegraph Office
Commerce Street
Southern Hotel
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