Villa denounces Carranza and proclaims revolt in Chihuahua
El Paso reports Gen Francisco Villa denouncing Venustiano Carranza and declaring independence, prompting Chihuahua to revolt against the central government. Carranza troops move north from Zacatecas as Villa dispatches forces while two brigades recalled from Sonora. A Nogales proclamation signed by Jose de J Sanchez backs Villa, citing Maytorena and Castilla Brito in support.
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el Paso
Tex
Francisco Villa
Mexico
Venustiano Carranza
Associated Press
Chihuahua
Sonora
Maytorena
Constitutionalist
Carranza
Villa
Zacatecas
Juarez
Chihuahua City
Nogales
Manuel Castilla Brito
Campeche
Probing Standard Oil Moves Ahead in Federal Action
Washington reports the Senate fixed the initial move by the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Standard Oil Co. and authorized another probe by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The central question concerns why Standard Oil refused to purchase more than a quarter of independent production oil. It notes a railroad once estimated lead pencil sharpener waste of five miles annually, leading to removal of the machines.
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Washington
United States Senate
Federal Trade Commission
Standard Oil Co
Standard Oil
Standard
Vera Cruz Cut Off From Capital
Vera Cruz reports all telegraph and telephone lines and the sole railroad link to the capital severed today. Brigadier General Funston and Consul W. W. Canada cannot determine the cause or Mexico City happenings. Aguilar forces cut rail north of Esperanza, tearing wires. A train to the capital was forced back, and seven American transports load supplies as evacuation looms.
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United States
W. W. Canada
Mexico City
Higenio Aguilar
Esperanza
Vera Cruz
Orizaba
Mexico
Canada
State Department
Repelling a German Cavalry Charge
A wounded Pompadours NCO describes four days at Mons ending August 26. He recalls facing heavy German cavalry with sabers, rapid artillery, and repeated charges, including stripped horses and red cross aid. He notes mercy to the wounded and a grudge over Uhlans. Also mentions British rail passengers totaling 1,228,316,000 last year and sugar made from cactus in Africa.
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United Press
London
Wembley Park
Mons
Red Cross
Curved tongs patented by Massachusetts inventor
A Massachusetts woman patented curved tongs for lifting stove lids. The jaws are notched to prevent slipping, and the handles are wrapped with a coil of wire to dissipate heat, enhancing safety during use.
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Massachusetts
Social Center Meeting a Success at High School
A full auditorium and a crowded basement witnessed a Centennial program at the Social Center in the High School building. Mrs Schulte assisted by Miss Kathleen Grant and Mrs McCoy led children with plays and games while patrons and pupils enjoyed songs by Walters, Fames and Cunning. Hon Tom D McKeown gave an inspiring talk praising schools’ role in patriotism and citizenship. The audience joined in singing the Star Spangled Banner to close. Monthly meetings are planned to improve community social relations.
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Schulte
Kathleen Grant
McCoy
Messrs. Walters
Tom D. McKeown
Judge McKeown
Europe
Single Life Epitaph Marking Myrtle Point Man
In Myrtle Point Oregon a granite monument marks the grave of F B Waite an eccentric who lived single and left detailed will directives for the monument. the epitaph honors his single life and features a bachelor statue with a Jordan scene and three old maids beckoning.
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United Press
Myrtle Point
Ore
Jordan
F. B. Waite
Waite
French scientists claim raw diet boosts white blood cells
Two French scientists assert that a raw food diet increases white blood cells, key in fighting disease bacteria. The British navy numbered 146,000 men last year.
Fair proves a success with costly first year
The fair drew strong exhibits and public enthusiasm though a deficit of about 275 to 300 dollars is anticipated. An itemized receipts and disbursements statement will follow once finalized, as E. F. Mesenger, secretary, notes the public deserves full facts. Farmers seeking land loans are advised to contact W. H. Ebey in the Rollow Building, Ada.
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W. H. Ebey
Rollow Building
Ada
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