Death of Mrs. Woodrow Wilson at the White House
Washington notices the death of Mrs. Woodrow Wilson at 5 PM in the White House after a months long illness with Bright's disease and complications. The President and his three daughters were at her side. Congress adjourned in mourning as the nation reflected on her devotion to her husband and family.
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Mrs. Wilson Dies. Waycross Flags at Half Mast
Washington August 7 reports Mrs. Woodrow Wilson the First Lady dies. The flag in Waycross and federal buildings flown at half mast across the nation as tributes. Mrs. Wilson previously visited Waycross in 1912 meeting local officials and residents during a presidential tour.
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Bank of England Returns to Gold Payments in August
By wire to The Journal from London on August 7 the Bank of England began paying out gold against paper money as financial confidence is fully restored.
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Journal
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American cotton mills to run night and day for foreign demand
Washington reports that U S cotton mills will operate around the clock to meet foreign clothing demand as European markets close. Government planners warn the war could push up to half of American cotton back to U S mills, ensuring strong domestic consumption and planned steps to shield producers from losses amid the crisis.
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Henderson Boosters Rally In Quitman Brooks County
In Quitman Georgia a large crowd met at the county courthouse after the Henderson special train. Supporters hailed Henderson’s reception as indicating a likely large Brooks County victory over Walker. In a prior race Henderson narrowly beat former Judge T A Parker but has since weakened. The Henderson party continued the trip southward through paint to Eleventh as rain and storms move in.
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McFarland Trials With Southern. McCoy Attracts St Louis Interest
German forces enter Liege as fighting rages in its suburbs. Waycross Baseball Association lines up Floyd McFarland for an immediate trial with Chattanooga in the Southern League, possibly netting a sale fee. McCoy, a right fielder and catcher, is touted for St Louis with the draft season opening this month. Fans hope for success and continued support from Waycross and the Georgia State circuit.
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Navy reports minimal fighting in North Sea
The Admiralty announced there has been no major engagement beyond the loss of a small English cruiser Amphion and the German Koenigin Luise, with no further losses known. Rumors persist of a large naval battle in the North Sea, though details are unavailable or withheld. A new pineapple cannery in Honolulu costing $260,000 will handle 12,900 tons of fruit annually.
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Bermans Take Warsaw Today War News Flash
Secretary Bryan received a dispatch stating Germans have occupied Warsaw in Russian Poland. The source of the information was not disclosed. A separate note mentions heavy provisions between Purchasers European and a rough estimate of Omaha’s 1918 manufacturing output at 199,3954T1.
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German ships flee after North Sea fight
London reports a great naval clash between British and German fleets in the North Sea with claims of German losses and German ships driven back toward the coast. Other dispatches mention German and Belgian actions at Liege, Italian and Austrian developments, and denials of Liege’s fall amid war news from Europe.
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