Arabic Destroyer May Never Report Sinking Mystery
Berlin reports the Arabic sinking may be unreported as German admiralty weighs whether the U boat foundered or was destroyed. A senior admiralty official says details by late August or early September are possible and notes most western boats have returned. An editorial in the Vossische Zeitung argues the circumstances remain unknown, suggesting either a torpedo attack or a mine caused the loss.
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Berlin
Admiralty
England
George Bernhard
Vossische Zeitung
German Ambassador Awaiting Berlin Advices on Arabic Incident
Count von Bernstorff, Germanys ambassador to the United States, remains in New York awaiting further advices from Berlin regarding the Arabic incident. His secretary cited possible stay of several days or until Berlin communicates, after which he may travel to Washington. No new messages from Berlin had been received.
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New York
Count von Bernstorff
United States
Berlin
Washington
Anchorage grows from wilderness to city of 5000
Telegraph reports to the interior department describe Anchorage Alaska expanding as a railway terminus from Seward to Mairbanks. Government sale of 690 lots netting 145000 dollars plus a Saturday sale of 180 lots for 25000 dollars. Also notes a carrier pigeon Ben Wolf flew about 2200 miles in five days nine hours and 81 minutes. Prairie dog control using chlorine gas is reported as a new warfare method in Texas prairie land near San Angelo.
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Washington, D. C
Alaska Railroad
Anchorage
Alaska
Interior Department
Tallman
General Land Office
Christensen
Povernment
Seward
Mairbanks
Los Angeles
Cal
Ben Wolf
Norwalk
San Angelo
Tessus
Weekly Trade Balance Shows Strong Surplus
The week ending August 30 reported the largest favorable trade balance since March 13, totaling $33,269,089. Exports reached $60,311,764 while imports were $27,042,725, reflecting a robust surplus in weekly imports and exports.
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Washington
Slayer Fights Pitched Battle in Centralia Shootout
In Centralia Michigan Edward Simpson, described as a Negro, fought a pitched battle with a squad of special police officers trying to arrest him for stabbing to death Susie Williams. He was eventually taken into custody.
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Centralia
Edward Simpson
Susie Williams
Treaty report unconfirmed on Bulgaria Turkey pact
London report says the Bulgarian legation has no confirmation that a treaty between Bulgaria and Turkey has been signed. Target practice for Atlantic Fleet. Norfolk division of the battleship fleet conducted sea target practice off the Virginia capes.
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London
Athens
Bulgaria
Turkey
Norfolk
Virginia Gapes
Mexican uprising in Texas averted in San Antonio
Police and federal agents say they halted a plan by Mexican agitators to spark violence and set up a “Republic of Texas.” Twenty six Mexicans were detained, including three leaders who spoke to a crowd of about one thousand at the market plaza.
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San Antonio
Texas
Lancaster
San Diego
Republic of Texas
Rio Grande Valley
Market Plaza
Brownsville Territory
United States Department of Justice
United States
Finger Worth 35 A Week Under Workmen's Comp
Edward Slater a New Britain draftsman faces a decision this week on amputating his injured left middle finger. Physicians say the loss already reduces his hand efficiency by about 45 percent and amputation would leave about 12 percent, potentially increasing weekly compensation from 15 to 35 dollars under the workmen's compensation law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Connecticut
Edward Slate
New Britain
Slater
New Oil Field Uncovered in Illinois at Brushy Mound
Oil drilling by Louis H. Miller Oil company of Stanton, Illinois, on the farm of R. W. Taylor, reports discovery of gas after extensive boreholes. The operation has located oil and gas in the Brushy Mound area, signaling a new field development.
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Illinois
Brushy Mound
R. W. Taylor
Louis H. Miller Oil Company
Stanton, Ill
Pershing Funeral Arrives In Cheyenne For Burned Family
Brigadier General John J. Pershing took the bodies of his wife and three young daughters to Cheyenne Wyoming for burial after a tragic fire claimed their lives. The voyage followed reports that the family perished in a recent blaze.
Restitution Made For Storm Scam Transport Claim
An unnamed Missourian repays 2.40 dollars fraudulently obtained after the 1900 storm by claiming victim status to gain free transport from Palestine to Longview Texas. In Washington 103 former enlisted men have joined the naval reserve since Congress approved the act on March 3 1916, with the reserve fighter list surpassing the army list.
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Houston
Texas
Palestine
Longview
Naval Reserve
Washington
Congress
Army
Haiti Still Restless as Navy Reports Cape Haitien Turmoil
Admiral Caperton reported to the navy department that some disorders persist in Cape Haitien Haiti. The gunboat Marietta remains at Guantanamo and is ordered to sail for Santo Domingo to address the unrest.
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Haiti
Washington
Cape Haitien
Caperton
Navy Department
Marietta
Guantanamo
Sanio
Domingo
Powder Mill Explosion Ruled Accident in Acton
Authorities in Acton concluded the powder mill blast at the American Powder Co. glazing mill was an accident and ended further investigations. Local officials cited no foul play and closed the inquiry.
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Acton
Mags
American Powder Co
Hope to Break British Glograde War Plunge in Submarine Talks
Washington officials believe Britain may accept mediation with Germany on freedom of the seas if initiated by the United States. Berlin reports show pacifists gaining power in the foreign office and Kaiser’s favor for amicable settlement, while Tirpitz fights against policy shifts to limit submarine warfare and obey warning rules.
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Washington
Great Britain
Germany
United States
Lusitania
Congress
Berlin
Foreign Office
Admiral von Wirpitz
von Bethmann-Hollweg
von Jagow
von Jirpitz
Marine Department
von Tirpitz
Lansing
von Bernstorff
Town Needs Doctor In Dardanelles Report Detected
Judge Hartwell commutes four month sentence and 500 dollar fine for Dr Duncan to 30 days and 350 dollars after assault to murder charge. Town seeks doctor services. Gold found near Gallipoli British lines by Australian troops tapping a spring. Leo F Brock, alleged Fort Smith moonshiner, held as federal prisoner in Los Angeles awaiting hearing.
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Duquoir
D. T. Hartwell
Marvin
C. EF. Duncan
Tamms
Alexander County
Gota
Dardanelles
Gallipoli Peninsula
Los Angeles
Cal
Leo F. Brock
Fort Smith Park
United States
Minneapolis School Board Forms Orchestras in 77 Schools
The Minneapolis school board authorized orchestras in all 77 graded city schools and will pay a professional conductor to direct them.
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Sehaol
Minneapolis
Minn
Minneapolis School Board
Man 71 Arrested Over Hubby Flirt Charge in Allentown
Mrs. Edward Dean, 71, of Allenteyn, Pa., had her year-younger husband Edward Dean arrested on a charge that he flirts with her. She told Mayor Rinn that Dean has been misbehaving badly of late.
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Allenteyn
Edward Dean
Dean
Rinn
John D Long Dies in Massachusetts Home
Former secretary of the navy and former Massachusetts governor John D. Long is dead at his home in Bingham, Massachusetts. The longtime public figure passed away after a noted career in state and national leadership.
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John D.long
Bingham
Mass
John D. Long
Secretary of the Navy
Massachusetts
Russia plans massive force as front fortifies
London reports Gen. Polyanoff states Russia is raising an additional 2,000,000 men and will decide the campaign's fate next year. Germans press along Brest-Litovsk, while Russians evacuate the fortress lines. A new front is reportedly being strengthened with modern engineering. No news from Dardanelles or Balkans. Serbia prepares to sacrifice for Bulgarian cooperation as negotiations with Greece and Roumania continue.
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London
Polyanoff
Russia
Brest-Litovsk
Baltic
Brest- Litovsk
Olita
Nicholas
Vosges
Paris
France
Dardanelles
Balkans
Serbia
Bulgaria
Greece
Roumania
Man Drinks, Sees Photo to Stop
John J. Hefferman, in Kansas City, appeared before Judge Welch with half his head shaved and bandaged after injuries from drinking. He claimed to recall little of the incident and admitted to intoxication. The judge advised him to keep a photo of himself in that condition to deter future drinking. Hefferman agreed.
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Kansas City
Missouri
John J. Hefferman
Hefferman
Judge Welch
Governor Brumbaugh Backs Woman Suffrage in Denver Speech
Pennsylvania Governor Martin G Brumbaugh asserted in Denver that women will gain voting rights after the next election, expressing belief that suffrage will be granted in his state. He spoke to supporters here about expanding the franchise to women.
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Denver
Colo
Martin G. Brumbaugh
Pennsylvania
Parcel post liquids allowed to Caribbean and Central America
Postmaster General Burleson ends talks permitting parcel post shipments of liquids and oils to Bahamas British Honduras Costa Rica Curaçao Danish West Indies Jamaica Newfoundland and Trinidad expanding the mailing service to overseas destinations.
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Parcel Post
Washington
Burleson
Bahamas
British Honduras
Costa Rica
Curacao
Danish
West Indies
Jamaica
Newfoundland
Trinidad
Aurora jury awards 6000 to boy who lost leg
Harold F. Valentine, a 10-year-old newsboy from Rochelle and Leg, Illinois, was awarded $6,000 by an Aurora jury after losing a leg under a Burlington train on March 23. The Burlington Company provided the boy with a cork leg.
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Rochelle
Ill
Harold F. Valentine
Burlington
Aurora
Germany to Isaac Iron Colina Coinage Plan Report
Berlin reports the Bundesrat has released a proposal to provide for coinage reform at the Reichsbank. The plan, cited as essential for stabilizing currency, outlines minting changes and distribution measures.
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Germany
Isaac’ Iron ‘Colina
Berlin
Bundesrath
Iren &Ptennig
Illinois conference of Charities marks 20 years in Danville
The session of state charities at Danville October 23 to 26 celebrates twenty years of progress in public and private charity. The program covers social surveys labor and compensation rural social work crime prevention medico social work family and children with speakers including Archbishop Keane Chief Justice Olsen Roger Baldwin and Governor Dunne. Invited guests include Miss Jane Addams Miss Julia Lathrop Frederick Hoffman Thomas Mott Osborne and Brother Barnabas.
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Springfield
Illinois Conference of Charities and Correction
Danville
Health and Safety
James J. Keane
Dubuque
Harry Olsen
Chicago Municipal Court
Roger Baldwin
St. Louis
Dunne
State Probation Officers’ Association
State Association of Superintendents and Matrons of
County Homes
Illinois Association For the Prevention of Tuberculosis
Board of Administration
State Charities Commission
State Civil Service Commission
Alexander Johnson
Vineland
N. J
Jane Addams
Julia Lathrop
Frederick Hoffman
Thomas Mott Osborne
Brother Barnabas
Water quality in Illinois streams laid out in study
A cooperative U S Geological Survey Illinois Water Survey report explains that most Illinois surface waters are polluted and require treatment to be safe for drinking or usable for industry. It details mineral and suspended matter, per capita water use, and the need to analyze compositions to estimate purification costs.
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Springfield
Illinois
United States Geological Survey
Federal Survey
State Water Survey of Illinois
United States
Exposition Work Proceeds Rapidly in Springfield
Springfield reports state fair preparations underway with opening day set for September 17. The Theatre-Pain Fireworks company struggles to source pyrotechnic materials due to high European demand and price surges, but pledges to deliver the planned nightly display for the fair.
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Springfield
Theatre-Pain
Europe
Haa
Atate
Finances Tied Up as Legislature May Brace for Special Session
Illinois court blocks 105 state employees salaries totaling 262348 and bars 26270 mileage for legislators. Judge Creighton’s ruling threatens several departments including grain inspection and marshal, prompting talk of a special session to fix unconstitutional appropriations and avoid suspended operations.
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Springfield
Fergus
James A. Creighton
Sangamon County
Russel
Dunne
John B. Fergua
Te. Am
Creighton
Munro
Citizens’ Association of Chicago
Typhoid Fever Perils Illinois Health Bureau
Springfield reports to the state board of health show an unusual outbreak of typhoid fever in Illinois. Dr. C St Clair Drake warns the disease could surge over the next three months without immediate preventive action and careful care to temper the autumn rise.
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Louis Vesseeene
Sertacenee
Board of Pardons
State Board of’ Health Extra
Game
Board of Examiners ‘of
Ae Architects
State Board of Dental Examiners
Dental Examiners
Board of Barbers
Ccee
Cess
Cece
Eaet Enone
Sprinigfield
State Board. of Health
Illinois
C. St. Clair Drake
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