President to decide fate of foreign merchant vessels in US yards
Aug 28 Washington reports a pending presidential decision on the final disposition of foreign merchant vessels building in American shipyards. The Treasury Department briefed the president with details from foreign interests and the Shipping Trust Fleet. Foreigners protest vigorously as a division among government officials emerges. About 800,000 tons were under construction in American yards, with roughly 400,000 tons for British account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinae
Ate
Department i
United States
Shipping Thenverséncy Fleet” Corporation
Dpe
Emteena Interes
National Medical Association Meets In City Today
The National Medical Association, composed of leading Black physicians in the United States, holds its convention in this city today drawing attention from the medical profession and public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Médical Association
United States
Pirate lineup trimmed as Wagner exits batting set
Honus Wagner drops out of the .300 batting set leaving Fischer as the sole Pirate representative among the heavy slugging contingent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honus Wagner
Fischer i
Pittsburgh at New York and Brooklyn leads daily scores
Fragmented scores show Brooklyn and New York leading in baseball results with Pittsburgh and Philadelphia also winning or losing. Other lines mention Chicago and Cincinnati noting mixed outcomes across teams yesterday.
Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Multiple Cities
Yesterday’s results show Detroit 5 Boston 1, Chicago 3 New York 6, St Louis 0 Philadelphia 8, Cleveland 9 Washington 11. The scores indicate strong performances by Philadelphia and Washington while Detroit and New York posted mixed results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Boston
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Washington
New York O
Southern Association Scores From Memphis Birmingham and Little Rock
In Memphis Chattanooga 4 to 3, Birmingham defeated Atlanta 5 to 1, and Little Rock lost 0 to 5 to Nashville. Only three games scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Association
Memphis
Chattanooga
Birmingham
Atlanta
Little Rock
Nashville
International League Scores From Rochester to Montreal
In Rochester Newark defeated the host team 4 to 1 while Buffalo routed Providence 8 to 3. Toronto edged Richmond 3 to 1 and Baltimore won 4 to 3 at Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International League
Rochester
Newark
Buffalo
Providence
Toronto
Richmond
Montreal
Baltimore
American Association Scores Reported in Midwest Events
At St Paul Toledo beat American Association opponent 4 to 1. Milwaukee Louisville game rained out. Kansas City Indianapolis rain affected play. Minneapolis Columbus contest noted as played previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association
St. Paul
Toledo
Milwaukee-Louisville
Kansas City-Indianapolis
Minneapolis-Columbus
War Strains Minor League Baseball Feeds Shifts
New York reports wartime strain on minor leagues with nine circuits disbanding or reassigning clubs during early season. Some leagues revise schedules while others abandon full schedule. reservation lists and contract rules set by the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues govern player status and eligibility as seasons press toward late September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ilinois Dowas
Indiana
Northwestern
South Atlantic
Virginia
Central Texas
Dixie
Georgia-Alabama
North Carolina
New York State
Texas
Central
Blue Ridge
National Association
Sannes
Pitas
Ander
French General Denies Verdun Accusations
A French claim accuses General Maurot of insulting German officers during Verdun fighting. The German note asks Swiss authorities to investigate and seek reprisals, while Maurot denies ever being in Verdun and seeks to confront accusers with apologies and a written withdrawal of charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Maot
Verdun
Légation
Maurot
Legation
War Prophecy of St Malachi and Fish Advocacy
A UPI item notes St Malachi's medieval prophecy interpreted as predicting an end to the war with August 1916 dates and Romania's involvement, alongside an urban dairy of astrological signs and papal naming claims. In Minneapolis, fish promotion urges fish as a meat substitute amid meat price hikes, tied to a conference on fish and game conservation and use of fish as food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
St. Malachi
Romania
Civil Museum
Como
Italy
Calondar
Romulus
Rumania
National Association of Fish and Game Cmmissioers
American Fisheries
Pompeian Hair Massage Ad Promises Quick Hair Health
An old advertisement touts Pompeian Hair Massage claiming scalp massage opens pores to stimulate liquids, prevents dandruff, and makes hair healthier and shinier. It markets 50c and $1.00 bottles and notes availability at stores and barber shops alongside Pompeian Cream products.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hotels and Resorts
Wrightsville Beach,n. C
Eine Nas White
Todey
Une
Ne Etter
E. L. Hinton
Wrighteritie Reach
Greystone Inn
Carolina Beach
N. C
Oceanic Hotel
Wrightsville Beach
Lumina Orchestra
C. E. Hooper
Capitol Park
Washington, D.C
Capitol
Union Sta
Modera
W. T. Knight
Waynesville
Switzerland
America
Rockies
Dunnam
Proprieter
Ates
Orton
Wilmington, M. C
Wilmington’s
Armstrong
Chelsea
Twenty-third St
New York City
Pehneylendla
Satlon T Avenue
23Rd Stree
Rand
4Th Avenue
Lackaivenna
Baltim
Lehigh
Hotel Chelsea
23Rd Street
Ecrosstown
PRITE
Herald Square Hotel
Herald Square
34Th ST. XS
Broadway
R. R
Bath
Sosa
J. Fred Ret
Hedule
Eague
Pittsbure
Sae Ork
Broklelyn
York At
Pitiete
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Philadelphis
Louis
Brooklyn
Denenee
Sports
Germany
Italia
Malachi
St. Paul, Minn
Hari
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Times
In Sentinel
Winston Strem Journal
Greensboro Daily News
Asheville Citizen
The
A. B.C
Merchants of
Wilmington
Yale
Wilamica
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!