Tillman Backs Wilson Policy For National Preparedness
Senator Tillman of South Carolina pledged support for President Wilson's national preparedness program during a White House conference. The President aims to appoint a broad leadership group to push an estimated defense expansion, with discussions noting a potential $150,000,000 annual saving from closing redundant yards and posts remains under consideration.
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Ben Tillman
South Carolina
Senate
Senate Naval Committee
St of America
Congresa
Wilson
Congress
White House
Navy
Whison
Obituary notices from Washington area re deaths in 1915
Several obituary notices from August 1915 list Claudine Brooks daughter of Thomas R. and Susan B. Brookes with funeral at Addison's Chapel on September 2, Campbell mother of Mrs Batella Clayton to be buried from 3455 Fourteenth Street Northwest on September 3, Frances Herring of Santa Fe New Mexico mother of James Laurence McKeever and Dr Walter D Webb, May C Rollins daughter of Annie L and the late William H Rollins with funeral at St Pauls Episcopal Church Washington on September 2, interment at Rock Creek Cemetery.
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Brooks
Sunny Side
Prince Georges County
Claudine
Thomas R
Susan B. Brookes
Addison's Chapel
Maryland
A Campbell
Batella Clayton Frnneral
Fourteenth Street
Herring
Santa Fe
N Mex
Frances Herring
Fran- Converse Webb
James Laurence McKeever
Walter D Webb
Washington Rollins
Tatreet Northwest
May
Annie L
William H. Rollins
St Pauls
Episcopal Church
Twenty Third Street
Washington Circle
Rock Creek Cemetery
Symbol of Peace Seen in War Zone Photograph
An odd wartime image shows birds perched on a German shell fuse. British soldiers, moved by the scene, say the dove symbolism persists amid bombardment as birds sing despite the chaos.
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Watts
President plans defense economy and post consolidation
The President will urge Congress to abandon wasteful yards and army posts, consolidate scattered western and southern posts, and shift work to larger yards. A saving of about 1500000000 dollars is projected. Senator Tillman has studied submarines and naval capacity and aims to draft a multi year national defense program.
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Navy Department
Aew
Tillman
Pacific Coast
New York Navy Yard
Congress
Germany
Davis Jr Dies From Poisoning At Summer Home
Samuel T. Davis Jr president of the Locomobile Company of America died at his summer home from poisoning. Born in Washington DC in 42 years, he graduated from Rensselaer in 1895 and led Trinidad asphalt ventures before joining Locomobile in Bridgeport as manager. He married Irene Barber, daughter of Amzi L. Barber. Surviving are his wife and a daughter Irene.
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Fairfield
Conn
Samuel T' Davis, Jr
Locomobile Company of America
Mr Davis
Washington
Barber
Irene
Davin
National Association of Automobile Manufacturers
Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Davis
Government ruling limits reimbursements for blanket hires
City news in brief reports a new ruling by Comptroller Downey forbidding government reimbursement for blanket hires. The ruling applied to J H E W Tracy, ex temporary disbursing agent for the Agricultural Department, who needed extra covering on a voyage from Glasgow to Montreal. Also noted are Silver Spring postal appointment, chaplain retirement, church anniversary plans, a Holy Rosary Chapel fundraiser, taxi regulation updates, and G A R reunion committee actions.
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Downey
J HE W Tracy
Agricultural Department
Glasgow
Montreal
Wilson Aides Expect 1916 Nomination Support Plans Forming
President Wilson's close allies anticipate renomination in 1916 and are shaping plans while the president remains publicly neutral. A Wisconsin Democratic endorsement and Kentucky platform backing were reported, with advisers noting ongoing efforts but the president's stance unchanged.
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Associated Press
Kentucky
Austria Threatens To Kill Or Imprison Men Making Munitions Here
Amsterdam reports Austria Hungary warns all aged men and Hungarians in neutral countries, especially the United States, not to work in factories producing war material for enemies. The decree, Frnkfurter Zeitung notes, carries penalties of ten to twenty years in prison or even capital punishment under certain conditions.
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Austria
Germany
Frnkfurter Zeitung
United States
Probe Frank Lynching Will Make Report
A report on the Frank lynching case is promised today with a probe into the circumstances and possible findings expected to be released later.
Cobb grand jury to probe lynching as Patterson urges vigilance
Cobb county grand jury convened for July term and was urged by Judge H J Patterson to thoroughly investigate the Leo M Frank lynching. Several witnesses were examined, including reporter O E Kepler about Frank's wedding ring, with jurors warned not to act as secret service.
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Secret Service
Frank Case
Cobb County
Blue Ridge
Somae i
Frank
Georgia Prison Commission
Grand Jury
O E Kepler
Atlanta
Marietta
Reed Succeeds Palmer On National Finance Committee
William F McCombs announced Eugene M Reed of Manchester New Hampshire will replace AOE Palmer of Pennsylvania on the Democratic national committee finance committee. Reed formerly represented New Hampshire in the U S House of Representatives, First district.
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National Democratic Finance Committee
New York
William F McCombs
Democratic National Committee
Eugene M Reed
Manchester
Democratic Natonal Committee
Aoe Palmer
Pennsylvania
Reed
New Hampshire
House of Representatives
Probate Filed For Late Will Speare Estate In District Court
District Court records reveal the will of the late Willis R Speare an undertaker from Forrest Street executed December 16 1897 filed for probate. The document transfers all earthly possessions to his wife Virginia Long Spears with executor details and related prior wills.
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Willis R. Speare
Forrest
Orient Lodge of Perfection
Georgetown
District Supreme Court
Elips EB Simpson
Scottish Rite
Masonic Lodge
Virginia Long Spears
R Ross Perry
Frank A. Speare
Wilson, Huidejkoper & Lesh
Willie R Speare Ee
Napoleon
Louisiiana
Charlotte Herna
Schneider
Barna
Agnes Jenks
Berna
Mary H Hill
Henderson F Hill
William G Hill
William BE. Hill
Cornelia R Ferry
Benjamin F Leighton
Tenth Street
Emily H O'Connor
Arthur O'Connor
Lorimer Plans Comeback in Illinois Politics
Chicago report says William Lorimer, 54, former U S senator and longtime GOP figure from Illinois Sixth district, will seek a return to Congress opposing Democrat incumbent James McAndrews. He has leased a home in the district and supporters aim to raise about 85000 dollars to cover losses from a recent bank failure.
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Washington
Chicago
William Lorimer
United States
Tlinois
GOP
Congress
Manchester
England
House of Representatives
McAndrews
Lfe
James McAndrewa
Lorimer
Sixth Congressional
German View of War and Lusitania Note
New York reports a cautious German stance after recent tensions over the Lusitania and Arabic incidents. The German government’s pacific negotiations are seen as confirming Bryan’s warned approach, with the U.S. spared war for now and advised to proceed slowly.
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New York
Germany
United States
Washington
Lusitania
We do not want war with Great Britain, says Ridder
Herman Ridder states that the policy guiding relations with Britain should mirror the stance toward Germany. He asserts a desire for peace, while insisting on rights granted by the Berlin government and warning that refusal to recognize them could force action supported by British allies in the United States.
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Great Britain
Germany
Berlin
London
Friends of
Herman Rid
Declines Wife's Money in Bankruptcy Case
William Bate Atwater aviator and defense aide refused to let his wife widow of Senator Platt pay 35000 to his creditors from her estate. He was held in contempt for not turning 75000 to his bankruptcy referee. Atwater entered bankruptcy in June 1914 with assets of 1491 and liabilities of 4887.
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New York
William Batewater
Ludlow Street
Senator Platt
Atwater
Mayer J
First Oyster Cargo Arrives for Season
One hundred fifty bushels of oysters were unloaded yesterday from the Lottie L. Thomas, the first installment of the season. Additional boatloads from private beds are expected today. Public beds cannot be dredged until October 1.
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Lottie L. Thomas
Potomac Park for G A R Encampment Drifts at Park
War Department officials and a citizens committee in charge of the G A R encampment announced Potomac park is available for committee use. The cavalry drills will be staged there easing concerns that veterans must travel to Fort Myer. A conference with Col John McElroy and Navy and Army reps will address details of the U S forces participation.
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War Department
Citizens’ Committee
Frank Gibson
Potomac Park
Fort Myer
Gibson
John McElroy
Army
Navy
United States
Great Falls water power plan gains chamber support
Washington Chamber of Commerce directors received a preliminary report from its Great Falls water power project committee, signaling a push for approval at the next chamber meeting. The panel will study plant costs and water rates before a final recommendation.
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Washington Chamber of Commerce
Great Falls
John H Lorch
Army Engineers
Katz and Brownlow
Chamber of Commerce
Great Falla
Board of Directors
Commercial Club
Salt Lake City
Utah
Washinaton
Panarms-Pacific
Sgn
Clara Barton
Chamber
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Henry A Brown
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