Hurricane floods Galveston as coast reels in storm
Galveston faced one of the worst storms in 15 years with five feet of floodwater, fires, and damaged infrastructure. Texas coast towns were isolated, crops and farms hit hard, while 5,000 residents fled toward Houston and interior areas as communication failed and warnings spread.
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Gulf Port
Galveston
Tex
Sam Houston
San.Antonio
McClellan
Comercial
Port Arthur
Fort Crockett
Dallas
Texas
Houston
Beaumont
Santonio
Austin
Tler
City
Houstons
Amial Coast
Russian War Minister Soukhomlinoff to Face Trial
A commission is appointed to investigate charges against General V A Soukhomlinoff former Russian minister of war over munition shortages blamed for recent Russian reverses. His resignation was announced June 26.
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London
Commission
V. A. Soukhomlinoff
Soukhumlinom
Mexicans Attack Up the Rio Grande Threaten Border
Brownsville report from Progreso shows large Mexican gatherings and a raid across the Rio Grande on U S cavalry. Officials say the clash lasted 20 minutes on the Mexican side with no penetration into American territory. A shipment of 25 horses linked to recent bandit raids sparked alarm about Carranza's ability to curb cross border violence.
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Brownsville
Tex
Rio Grande
Progreso
Twelfth
United States Cavalry
Matamoros
Carranza
United States
Robert L. Bullard
Frye Note Moves We Ship Sinking Case Toward Settlement
Washington notes to Germany on the sinking of the American ship We highLight acceptance of a mixed damages commission and arbitration at The Hague. The American note asks Germany to clarify whether future naval operations will follow the Prussian American treaty or U S interpretations. Secretary Lansing sends the note to Ambassador Gerard in Berlin.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
PL Frye
State Department
the Hague
United States
Lansing
Gerard
Borin
Royal Edward Sunk by Submarine Aegean Toll Reaches Thousand
British sea losses mount as the transport Royal Edward sinks in the Aegean with up to 1000 lives lost after a submarine torpedoing. Russians report progress against Teutons but warn of looming peril as Hindenburg pressure in Courland persists. Kovno forts fall to Germans. Venice Venizelos era unfolds in Greece with cabinet resignation and new leadership.
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London
British Admiralty
Royal Edward
Aegean Sea
Admiralty
Dardanelles
Nish
Serbia
Venizelos
Constantine
Romyenin
Turkey
Berlin
Kovno
Niemen River
Gesia
Kovyne
Novogeorgievsk al- 20
Qurts
Greece
Gounaris
Reuters
Athens
Eleatheriog Venizelos
Chamber of Deputies
MM. Zavitzanos
Postpone Tournament Due to Rain in Des Moines
Des Moines reports rain prevented morning play in the state tennis tournament with little prospect for improvement this afternoon.
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Des Moines
LEO M FRANK LYNCHED NEAR MARIETTA GA NEAR MARY PHAGAN HOME
Leo M Frank sentenced for Mary Phagan murder was taken from Milledgeville prison farm by armed men. He was hanged two miles east of Marietta near the former Phagan home, body found at sunrise after mob attack and wire-cutting. Authorities faced confusion as the crowd pressed for an inquest.
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Frank
Marietta
State Farm
Eatonton
Marietta, Ga
Leo. M. Frank
Mary Phagan
Atlanta
Milledgeville
Here
Ti Ia
Sherif Micks
Sleuth
Nelson A. Morris
Superior Court
Milledgeville, Ga
Georga State Penitentiary
Tere
Leo M. Frank
Little River
Batonton
J. K. Jackson
Unison Farm
Institution
J. T. Smith
J. M. Burke
Maas
New, York
Ru‘dolph
Brooklyn
Consummate Outrage Ex Gov Slaton Reacts To Lynching
Georgia former governor John M. Slaton, visiting the Panama-Pacific Exposition, denounces the Frank lynching as a barbaric act. He says all involved should be punished and condemns the crime as contrary to Georgia civilization.
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Slaton
Frank
Ban Francisco
Cal
John MM. Slaton
Georgia
Tife
Leo M. Frank
Paut
Mir. Slaten
Government probes charges of German activities
Justice department agents investigate alleged German propaganda in the United States linked to a $2,000,000 scheme. Attorney General Gregory hints at possible developments while declining comment on embassy involvement or ties to Walter Ortolph. Ambassador Bernstorff silent on reports of German propaganda and munitions strikes in America.
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Washington, D. C
Aus
Justice Department
Agenta
United States
New York World
Gregory
America
Walter Ortolph
Florida
Lansing
State Department
New York
Bernstoref
Count von Bernstorff
Ritz Carlton
Weather forecast for upper Mississippi valley and Clats states
Des Moines report outlines a week starting Aug 18 with local showers Wednesday followed by a day or two of fair weather and additional showers Thursday or Friday. Temperatures expected to be moderate with periods of sun and rain showers later in the week.
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Des Moines
United States Weather Bureau
Upper Mississippi Valley
Clatns States
State postmasters gather for annual Gourthouse session
Delegates arrive for the Waterloo convention of the Town League of Postmasters third and fourth classes. Miss Clara Bauman of Wiscomb leads arrangements while Secretary Chas. Van Vieck chairs sessions. The non political group aims for postal efficiency and uniform service as Konrad opens the morning program in the courthouse.
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Com- Tjerelal Club
Waterloo
Tenu
Warge
Frussell-Lamson
Convention Bureau
Clara Bauman
Wiscomb
League
Miss Bauman
Inwa Post
Vorenoon
Konrad of
Tacone
LPTA
Konrad
M. H. Kelly
American dollar dominates world finance as war contracts pay in dollars
New York reports the American dollar strengthens its global grip after war demand for munitions contracts paid in dollars. Sterling pounds, francs, and lire fall to multi‑year lows as foreign exchange slumps. US manufacturers’ invoicing in dollars cushions losses for buyers. Dollar buys 4.64 pounds, 6.02 francs per dollar, and 6.48 lire at the market’s low.
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New York
Europe
War vessel totals rise under Wilson administration
Washington August 17 Secretary LaUiels released figures showing a net increase of fifty naval ships since the new administration began. The gains include battleships from 21 to 87 first class cruisers from 1 to 2 second class cruisers from 1 to 3 destroyers 29 to 34 monitors 1 to 4 submarines 18 to 33 and gunboats 15 to 21.
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Washington, D. C
Lauiels
Wilson
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