Future of Auto Racing Sees Standard Cars and Star Drivers
The article notes auto racing will grow into a major sport with standard cars matching top baseball and horse racing, and top pilots like Ralph De Palma to head higher grade events. De Palma advocates separating elite cars and drivers from lesser ones to ensure lasting growth and public interest. He also describes a radical step of using aeroplane engines, with speeds surpassing 110 mph on circular tracks as development continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mecade
Lue
General Commins Pelves
Ralph de Ialma
de Palma
Circmar
Healthful food and the spread of disease in early dining
The article traces how wild animals and primitive humans ate raw or cooked food, notes rising communicable diseases with crowded food service, and praises Pennsylvania's 1915 law holding restaurant owners responsible for employing clean workers. It discusses enforcement, railroad and hotel kitchens, and growing urban dining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Saniti
Stop Gambling Ties to Boston Riot Mentioned
Johnson stated gambling is not tolerated in the league and warned action after a riot at the Red Sox-White Sox game, noting a failed attempt to expand betting in New York and promising to halt gambling in Boston regardless of measures needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oston
Selah Diet
Johnson
Red Sox
White Sox
Gamlers
New York
Boston
New Swiss Minister Presented in Washington
Washington dispatch reports the presentation of Switzerland's new minister designate Ty Han Su Mey to President Wilson on August 24, marking a formal accession to the post amid diplomatic welcome and ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ty, Han§ Su Mey
Switzerland
Wilsua
Custom paper sizes for factory and office use
The Mail Printing Co. offers diverse grades and sizes of paper for heavy calculation work. They can produce special sizes to customer order and invite telephones or letters to arrange orders from Warren, Pa.
Woman Found Slain Near Home in Omaha Neb
A forty year old woman Mrs C L Nethaway living on a nearby farm was found murdered near her home with her throat cut. Twenty four days earlier Christina Anderson forty four a widow was killed in her Omaha home, also with throat cut. A Negro has been arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
C. L Nethaway
Christina Anderson
Indictment of Newport Sheriff and Mayor on Gambling Allegations
Newport Ky Aug 29 Sheriff Boone Gosney of Campbell County and Mayor A J Livingston of this city were indicted by a grand jury for not feasance in office in connection with a crusade against gambling alleged to have been carried on in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Boone Gosney
Campbell
A. J. Livingston
Germany to Reply to Argentina Over Submarine Attacks
Buenos Ayres reports the Argentine minister in Berlin expects Germany to reply within 48 hours to Argentina demands over submarine attacks on Argentine vessels. The cable message was received at the foreign office yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Argentina
Buenos Ayres
Foreign Office
Distilleries Plan Continuation Under New Food Law
Distilleries nationwide will not shut down on September 8 as the food law regulating distilleries takes effect. Peoria and Pekin distillers will continue production in limited quantities, with some firms holding contracts to supply alcohol for allied government powder production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Ill
Pekin
German immigrant supports United States in WWI letter
A Sioux City Journal reader identifies as German by birth but American at heart. He condemns Germany, praises Uncle Sam and President Wilson, urges English in schools and foreign papers banned, and stresses loyalty to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
United States of America
Uncle Sam
Wilson
United States
America
Jacob Cratts
Dutch Bread Ration Cut Reduces To Eleven Days
The Dutch minister of agriculture announced bread rations of 2800 grammes per person, about six pounds, will cover eleven days after Sept. 2. The period had previously been seven days, then nine days, with scarcity prompting the further cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hague
Canadas conscription bill becomes law signed by governor general
The Dominion of Canada’s military conscription bill was signed into law yesterday by the governor general in Toronto. A special messenger delivered the act from Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Dominion of Canada
Ottawa
Red Cross Membership Surges Past Three Million Five Hundred Thousand
Washington reports Red Cross membership rising rapidly to about 3.549 million, with daily increases from 23,000 to 100,000. The current total doubles the 1.806 million tally from July and follows an early year base of 276,000. Members are spread across 2,400 chapters nationwide and in several territories and foreign postings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Red Cross
Alaska
Porto Rico
Cuba
Philippines
Hanafi
Canal Zone
Guam
Persia
Syria
Turkey
Nearly Two Million for Township Roads in State
Harrisburg reports a two year disbursement of 1 873 470 40 to second class townships as the state share of cash road tax bonus. For 1917 929 335 20 will be distributed, with 727 375 34 for 1910 and 201 959 86 for 1912. Township eligibility hinges on annual reports and agreements with the State Highway Department and funds to be used for road and bridge projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Black
Bureau of Township Highways
State Highway Department
Bureau of ‘Township Highways
Warren County
Pleasant
Kinzua
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Automobile
American Press Association
Ralph DU Palma
Samuel G. Dixon
Fortold
Vienna
Cannes
Rita
Monastir
Belgium
Francis Ferdinand
Peter
Serbia
Warren, Pa
Sioux City
Iowa
Canada
Red Cross
Pleasant’ Township
Carl H. Hoyovine
Grant Sutton
Cherry Grove
Frank E. Columbus
Crosby Columbus
Conewango
M. Wenzel
Warren
A. W. Reeve
Corydon Corydon
Deerfield
James L. Sutaeton
Torpedo
Eldred M. P. Brown
Grand Valley Elk
John Chinberg
Scandia
Farmington
John H. Starton Russell No
Freehold
E. A. Boardman Pittsfield
R. D
Glade L. M. Hazeltine
E. R. Tuttle
G. C. Johnson
Limestone
Pittsfield Co. C. Johnson
Pittsfield
DE Chas. Miller
Sheffield
Sheffield Southwest
John W. Anderson
Grand Valley,No
Vot
Rroo LY A A. Matte
Spring Creekson
Spring Creek
Sugar Grove
Savine Bank
Triumph
Rae Faf
the Model
Men’s & Boys
Carver House
Pennsylvania Avenue
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