Germans debate frontier shifts after May June naval battle
In neutral Europe the issue is framed as a need to adjust German frontiers with Belgium while preserving a railway corridor through Serbia to Constantinople. Assertions surface about returning colonies, compensating losses in the Congo, and preventing Belgium from becoming England’s vassal. The Rev. Dr. Charlies F. Aked is referenced.
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Ger-st
Europe
Belgium
Serbia
Constantinople
Congo
Germany
England
Charlies F. Aked
Eckman Alterative Promoted For Tuberculosis Support
An old advertisement urges attention to diet rest and fresh air for tuberculosis and promotes Eckman’s Alterative a lime preparation claimed to be easily assimilated and free of narcotics. It notes potential benefits though no undue claims are made and lists R L Braswell and druggists as sellers with Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia.
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Eckman
R. L. Braswell
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Abe Martin Thor’s never any false bottom in trouble
A lighthearted note about Abe Martin Thor navigating life with a steady companion and a comfortable marriage. The sketch mentions a general misadventure and a well-off wife as part of the persona’s ongoing mishaps.
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Thor
Peace terms chill hope at Stockholm mediation talks
A San Francisco delegate at the Stockholm mediation conference reports gloom on war's end and outlines a hard line peace stance. Dr. Aked notes neutral nations will not dictate to the Central Powers and warns Belgium’s fate and control of coal and iron lands as key questions shaping postwar terms.
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San Francisco
Stockholm
Berlin
Aked
Belgium
Germany
France
Serbia
Montenegro
Austria
Birthplace of the Days and the 180th Meridian
The article explains the 180th meridian as the universal date line chosen to minimize global disruption. It notes noon at Greenwich versus midnight at the date line and argues against changing dates during daylight to avoid confusion in inhabited regions and cities.
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Pole
Greenwich
Marked Increase in Paraly sis Deaths and Cases in New York
July 14 in New York reports show a sharp rise in infantile paralysis. 162 new cases and 31 deaths in five boroughs noted, while Dr. Meltzer of the Rockefeller Institute promotes intraspinal adrenaline injections as a life saving measure. Health cards issued to aid travel face strict acceptance and quarantine considerations.
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New York
Five Boroughs
J. Meltzer
Rockefeller Institute
Academy of Medicine
New York City
Train Firewounds Near Bucyrus Injures Four
In a Broadway limited train bound from Chicago to New York an unknown shooter fired a shotgun, wounding Kel fer Newman and Bertha of New Orleans and two other passengers as they sat on the observation platform near Bucyrus Ohio. A physician treated the injuries in Lima and said none were serious.
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Pittsburgh
Kelfer Newman
Bertha
New Orleans
Bucyrus
Ohio
Broadway ‘Limited
Pavaria
Pennsylvania
Lima
British Vessel Fine Reduced After Manila Customs Hearing
The British steamship Chinese Prince faced a 60 000 peso fine after customs found 2000 missing packages from Manila consignments and prepared to sail to Vladivostok. A hearing in Manila reduced the penalty to 50 000 pesos, with a bond filed pending appeal and the ship set to clear on Saturday.
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Manila
Collector of Customs
New York
Penang
Sila
Vladivostok
Resinol Ointment Cures Severe Skin Complaint
Seattle chronicle prints a testimonial from Miss Briste Elins praising Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap for a facial skin eruption. She describes initial red patches spreading to both sides of the face, severe itching and burning, then rapid relief and complete cure after use. Samples available from Resinol Department 2-5 Baltimore.
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Seattle
Wash
Briste D. Elins
E. Madison &J
Resinoll
Baltimore
Fire destroys Greek King's chateau at Tatos
London July 14 dispatch says royal chateau at Tatos Greece once used by King Constantine as summer residence is destroyed by fire. Queen Sophie and family escaped to Prince Nicholas at Kephisie. Fire spread from the forest to the chateau and to adjacent rural police barracks, with several officers killed.
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London
Tatos
Greece
Constantine
Athens
Eng
Sophie
Nicholas
New Decatur Reports Two Paralysis Cases
New Decatur reports two cases of paralysis in infants. Authorities say two cages of infantile Picados were isolated here on Thursday, involving a baby and a four year old, with measures taken to contain the outbreak.
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NEW Decatur
Date Line Variations Shape Time Across Islands
The text explains how crossing the 180th meridian affects calendar dates, with a day shift depending on travel direction. It notes Sunday crossing from the east yields Saturday, and that the date line adjusts near island groups to suit differing origins and settlement dates, creating non uniform date changes.
Health Talks on Senses Nerves and Eczema Cures
The piece advises seeing a physician for taste and smell disturbances from poisons. It notes chronic bronchitis requires a doctor regulated diet and lung heart and kidney checks. It discusses eczema remedies, stating salves may help but require improved blood nourishment for lasting effect.
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Palm Beach
Rec
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