German Lines Hold After Allied Withdrawal in Meuse Sector
Paris reports a French war office statement claiming German and Allied forces repelled heavy losses for the Allies. The bulletin says French and British troops held positions west of the Meuse while the French prepared a future offensive, noting high German casualties and intact Allied morale.
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Paris
French War Office
Meuse
Muese
Semois
Joffre
Lorraine
Nancy
West Prussia
German Army Defeats French Forces at Neufchatelau
Berlin reports Grand Duke Albrecht of Württemberg’s army defeats a French force at Neufchatelau. German units under Rupprecht and Crown Prince Frederick Wilhelm seize 150 guns at Luneville Balmont and Cirey and press the pursuit beyond Longwy west of the Meuse, defeating an English cavalry brigade.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Nauen
Germany
Sayville
Grand Duke
Albrecht of
Wutertemberg
Neufchatelau
Prince Rupprecht
Bavaria
Frederick Wilhelm
Albrecht
Rupprecht
Luneville
Balmont
Cirey
Muerthe-et-Moselle
Longway
Meuse
Muertuege
Austrian Fleet Massed in Adriatic Advances South
Rome dispatch reports Adriatic fishermen saying the Austrian fleet of about 40 ships moves south from Pola toward the Catarro in Del matia. The action signals a potential strategic push by Austria.
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London
Rome
Adriatic
Pola
Catarro
Delmatia
Germans in Nancy Rumor Circulates in Paris
Paris reports a circulating rumor that German forces have occupied the fortified town of Nancy though no confirmation has been received. The lack of verification leaves the claim unproven and uncertain.
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Nancy
Paris
President Urges Neutrality in War Time
President Wilson pleads for American neutrality amid European conflict. He warns against partisan passions and urges impartial thought and action to keep the United States at peace and ready to mediate for global stability.
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Washington
Wilson
America
United States
McReynolds Named to Supreme Court Seat Nomination Sent
President Wilson sends James C. McReynolds nomination to the Senate to fill the vacancy caused by Justice Lurton s death. Thomas Watt Gregory of Texas chosen to succeed McReynolds as Attorney General. Gregory, 53, backs by Col E M House and holds a Texas legal career after UT and Southwestern Presbyterian studies.
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Washington
James C. McReynolds
United States
Supreme Court
Lurton
Senate
Thomas Watt Gregory
Texas
New Haven
McReynolds
Wilson
Supreme Bench
Justice Lorton
Mr. McReynolds
Grégory
Col. E. M. House
New York
American Chamber in Paris orders $60 million in French goods
The American Chamber of Commerce in Paris has secured $60,000,000 worth of French goods to be produced with substantial female labor. The program aims to sustain France’s economic life as a key measure of aid during a critical period.
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Paris
American Chamber of Commerce
America
France
Army Immersed in Sea of Silence
Boulogne report states the war’s secrecy is total as soldiers learn only their destination on the move. Officers share the same silence and officials suppress news by seizing incoming papers at the port.
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Boulogne
Southampton
Borneo
Martial Law Declared in Wilmington After Race Riots
Wilmington Delaware endures martial law as riots erupt with about a dozen shot and many injured. Acting Mayor White asks Lt Governor Ferguson to deploy militia. City police of 100 on duty. saloons close at 6 pm. The unrest follows the shooting of George Hunter Jr. by Patrolman Willard Sharpless.
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Wilmington
Del
Wimington
William P. White
Colen Ferguson
George Hunter, Jr
Willard Sharpless
Registry bill opens American flag to foreign ships in transatlantic trade
The Senate rejected the amended registry proposal 40 to 20 while the House bill passed. The measure ends a five year limit on foreign built ships and allows foreign vessels to fly the U S flag for overseas trade. The president may suspend navigation laws and waive surveys when domestic commerce requires.
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Washington
Senate
Europe
Hamburg-American Line
North German
Lloyd Line
Wilson
United States
O’gorman
Conference
New York
Informal Overtures Reported On German Ship Purchases
Washington officials discuss unofficial British moves to learn Allied views on transferring foreign ships to American registry. Treasury denies actions and State Department says no formal reply yet. Hamburg-American Line seen as likely involved, with inquiries on another ship system noted.
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Washington
State Department
Treasury Department
Foreign Office
Wilson Supports War Insurance for U.S. Ships
President Wilson endorsed government insurance for American ships and cargoes against war risks. Bills in the House and Senate seek a Bureau of War Insurance in the Treasury with initial $5,000,000 to cover losses. Rates and admin details will be set by the Treasury Secretary.
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U. S
Washington
Wilson
House
Senate
Treasury Department
Bureau of War Insurance
Secretary of Then Treasury
Carranza Enters Mexico City at Triumph Parade
General Venustiano Carranza, First Chief of the Constitutionalist movement, arrives in Mexico City after 17 months of conflict with Madero’s murderers. Enthusiastic crowds greet the parade as Carranza reviews troops and pledges agrarian reforms and new era of peace.
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Madero
Mexico City
Venustiano Carranza
Francisco Madero
Republic
Carranza
National
National Palace
Plaza de la Constitucion
Mexico
God With the Strongest Huerta Refuses War Comment
London General Victoriano Huerta, former Mexican dictator, declined to discuss the European war saying only that God favors the strongest. He referred to a lady’s book for his view and added nothing when asked about Mexico. He avoided the Mexican Legation and gave no indication of wealth.
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Gen. Huerta
Legation
AMERICAN MEXICAN CLASH LEAVES MANY DEAD NEAR RAY
In a flare of violence around Ray Globe Arizona four Americans and twelve Mexicans died in initial clashes near Devil's Canon. Deputy Finn Brown and two Mexican horse thieves were slain in Devil's Canon. Deputy Henderson killed a Mexican during an ambush on officers O Neill and Henderson. A posse encountered outlaws killing two Miller brothers and two Mexicans. Anger in Ray leads Americans to invade the Mexican district with deaths on both sides, including an American and seven Mexicans killed as homes resisted the assault.
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Globe
Ariz
Ray
Finn Brown
Devil's Canon
Henderson
O'Neill
Earl
Frank Miller
American Friends of
Villain Denies Accomplices In Jaures Killing
Raoul Villain testified at a preliminary hearing that he acted alone in the killing of French Socialist leader Jean Jaures. He described buying revolvers and pursuing Jaures, saying mobilization extras provoked his anger and he told no one of his plan.
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Villain
Paris
Raoul Villain
Jean Leon Jaures
Jaures
North Carolina Entitled to 6 922 000 from Emergency Currency
Comptroller John Skelton Williams reports the 13 Southern states have received 8 768 000 of Aldrich Vreeland and Federal Reserve emergency currency. North Carolina can receive 6 922 000, with banks urged to join the North Carolina National Currency Association in Raleigh to process further applications through the state association.
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Washington
John Skelton Yiams
North Carolina
Secretary of the Treasury
Federal Reserve District
Richmond
National Currency Association of North Carolina
Raleigh
Aldrich
National Currency Association
Free Shipment Of Poultry For North Carolina Fairs
Southern Express Company allows free transport of live poultry under four pounds within North Carolina for exhibition at Raleigh and Charlotte fairs in October 1914. Shippers must be club members with US Department of Agriculture oversight and the poultry must be for exhibition only. A fair certificate at origin may release the shipment to the owner.
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Charlotte and
Fareigh
Cabinet meets on war outlook at Saint Germain Palace
Paris reports that a cabinet meeting at the Elysee Palace under President Poincare lasted three hours as five officials discussed the military situation.
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Paris
St. Elysee Palace
Poincare
Turnpike Work Progress Connects Greensboro to Pinehurst
Greensboro reports ongoing work on the Greensboro Asheboro turnpike to link Guilford and Randolph counties by a modern macadam road Pinehurst and a triangular highway to Raleigh Greensboro. Randolph County residents contribute 2000 dollars and Greensboro 1000 dollars with two counties making further appropriations for the project.
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Greensboro
Asheboro
Guilford
Randolph
Pinehurst
Raleigh
Randol
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