President Wilson reprimands Ambassador Wilson and orders Page to express regret
President Wilson publicly reprimanded Ambassador Wilson for attacking the British foreign office and instructed Ambassador Page in London to convey the U S government's regret that a diplomatic official acted improperly. Secretary Bryan sent the cable confirming Huerta’s recognition by Britain, prompting the response. The action aims to preserve European moral support to end the Mexican revolution.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Foreign Office
Page
London
Huerta
Bryan
European bankers join Union Pacific syndicate in New York
European bankers have taken a large share in the syndicate formed to underwrite the Union Pacific Railroad offering tied to 88,857,600 of Southern Pacific stock. Kuhn, Loeb and Co. heads the group with 600 to 700 members. European financiers from France, Germany, England, Holland, Belgium and others show strong interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Union Pacific Railroad
Southern Pacific
Kuhn, Loeb and Co
Central Trust Company
France
Germany
England
Holland
Belgium
Littlefield Growth Evident As Homes and Depot Rise
Littlefield Texas reports rapid progress with the T A Marchbarks cottage nearing completion, the depot and section house advancing, J P Hatchett starting a West side home, C J Duggan’s modern bungalow approved, Santa Fe drilling second well, and plans approved for a large warehouse for the L L F 2 Ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littlefield
Texas
T. A. Marchbarks
J. P. Hatchett
C. J. Duggan
Santa Fe
Clayton Presents Credentials for Alabama Senate Seat
Washington Aug. 14 Representative Clayton will present senatorial credentials from Governor O Neal of Alabama tomorrow. He faces unanimous opposition from leading lawyers in his party in the Senate who say a special session of the legislature is a necessary preliminary to appointment.
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Asociated
Washington, D. C
Clayton
O'Neal
Alabama
Senate
His Aeroplane Beats Fast Train in 225 Mile Flight
C Martin Wood, aviator with Moisant group from Hempstead L A, flew from New York toward Washington aiming to beat trains to the capital. He passed a Jersey City bound train, but fog limited vision to five miles and engines failed near Gaithersburg forcing a forced landing after reaching 7250 feet.
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C. Martin Wood
New York
Baltimore
Washington
Hempstead
L. A
Moisant
Jersey City
Wood
Coluny
Harve de Grace
Gaithersburg
Fatal Copper Strike Clash in Calumet Burns Arsonists
In Calumet Michigan on August 14 an early copper strike turn deadly as a striker is killed and two deputies wounded during an arrest attempt on an Italian. Settlement strikers attacked officers with revolvers and bottles, shots exchanged, many strikers injured.
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Associated Frew Calumet. Mich
Doctor claims cancer cure with Roentgen treatment
Hobart Tasmania August 14 Dr Roberts senior surgeon of the general hospital here claims remarkable success in curing cancer by Roentgen secondary rays passed through silver copper or tin plate He says he has treated forty cancer cases with no recurrence to date and expects further results to be reported
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Hobart
Tasmania
Roberts
General Hospital
Roentgen
Modest Dress Crusade Affects Wardrobe Makers
Mrs. Albert R. Hall reports a New York salt firm's response to the Federation of Womens Clubs Fourth District campaign for modest dress. The firm says it will offer an autumn suit two yards wide at the bottom and of proper length, responding to calls for garments suitable for women who do not wish to imitate the demi monde style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul, Mian
Federation of Womens Clubs
Albert R. Hall
Federation
New York
Cuban Diplomat Transfers Signal Shifts in Buenos Aires
In Buenos Aires on August 14, Aguero reports government reshuffles. Carlos Manuel Cespedes becomes Cuban Minister to Rome while previously named to Argentina. Aguero notes Cespedes appointed after transfer. De Lavega moves to Washington.
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Buenos Ayres
Aguero
Christiana
Carlos Manuel Cespedes
Argentina
Cespedes
Rome
Legation
Manuel de Lavega
Washington
Heat Wave Grips Kansas Area Driving Suffering
A fierce heat wave hits Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma with crops failing water shortages and livestock suffering. Temperatures rose beyond normal as rainfall proved scanty, leaving thousands sleeping in parks in Kansas City and ranchers in western Kansas forced to sell cattle due to lack of feed and water.
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Rene
Kansas City
Kat
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Topeka
Lola Norris Reaffirms Seduction and Elopement Story
Lola Norris testified after Marsha Warrington, giving a stronger account of seduction, intimidation, and elopement. She supported the government case against Maury Diggs, alleging threats to expose them in San Francisco and that Diggs arranged and bought elopement tickets for the couple.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Marsha Warrington
Lola Norris
Maury Diggs
Diggs
Lanier Bros Sells 117000 Acres in Major Texas Deal
Lanier Bros disposed of 117000 acres of ranch lands for 59000 dollars in El Paso Texas. The tract will be subdivided and sold in smaller sections. El Paso County leads Texas with 230 farms and ranches over ten acres each.
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EL Paso
Texas
Lanier Bros
el Paso County
Nine Men Die in Runaway Ore Car Disaster
Clifton Arizona Aug 14 A broken drawhead caused two ore cars to run away killing nine workers at the Coropa Mine. Among the deceased were mining engineer William Sehaeler and other employees of Mey calf company.
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Associated Press
Clifton, Ariz
Coropa
Bear Meycalf
William Sehaeler
Morgenthau Expected to Accept Turkish Ambassadorship
Washington reports indicate Henry Morgenthau may accept the Turkish ambassadorship. The White House did not authorize an announcement, but friends of Morgenthau’s campaign committee say the nomination will be sent to the Senate soon.
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Washington, D.C
White House
Henry Morgenthau
Wilson
Big Bankers Accused Over Currency Bill Tactics
Secretary McAdoo tied a July National City Bank letter to a claim that New York bankers sought to depress government bonds to defeat the Owen Glass currency bill. The bank head Frank Vanderlip led the institution, the nation’s largest, while the secretary warned country bankers might pressure lawmakers based on bank-sourced misrepresentations.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
New York
National City Bank of New York
United States
Frank A. Vanderlip
Chicago
McAdoo
National City Bank
Texas Legislature Passes Bill On Juvenile Training School Oversight
In Austin Texas on August 14 the Senate approved House measures to reform the state training school for juveniles and broaden the board of directors authority. Bills from Penry and Morrow touch witness fees and courthouse proximity, while a conference committee is appointed to reconcile appropriations for enforcement and operation.
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Austin
Texas
Senate
House
Juv Niles
Penry
Morrow
Tarver
Bank With Atten Comersor's Conferenci Sit
In Oregon on August 14 a conference is noted with plans for travel and attendance by Jane. The text hints at a governor’s visit and associated movements between Oregon and Colorado with travel logistics and dates.
Washington DC Weather Forecast Aug 14
Readable fragment notes West Texas and fair Friday in Washington DC. The garbled OCR mentions forecast details but is incomplete for precise temperatures or conditions.
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Washington, D. C
West Texas
Knights Templar Conclave Ends With Prizes and Ball
Denver Aug 14 All competitive drills concluded and awards given to winning teams at the Knights Templar conclave in the auditorium. A grand ball, a horse and automobile show, and an open air dance closed the event. Los Angeles to host the next conclave in June. Officers greeted included Strand Wits ter, Arthur MacArthur, Lee Smith, J K Orr, JW Chamberlain, Leonidas Newby, and PF fl Johnson. Prizes awarded for drill results with top teams Fliat Raper India apolins second Englewood Chicago third Joliet fourth San Francisc Cal fifth Chicago.
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Associated Press
Denver
Colo
Knights
Los Angeles
Strand Witster
Arthur MacArthur
Troy
Lee Smith
Pittsburgh
J. K. Orr
Atlanta
Chamberlain
St Paul
Leonidas Newby
Knightstown
Grand Recorder
Fl Johnson
Kentucky
Fliat
Raper
Englewood
Chicago
Joliet
San Francisc
Cal
New Brick Building Under Construction in Clarendon
Work starts on a one story brick building on Kearney street west side between Lane and Taylor, owned by Dr J D Stocking, to house a business firm. J W Taylor and Son plan a large basement under stores with improvements, while Hughastom and Ferehbes grocers will move in. A building boom is noted with several new structures, including a Baptist church expansion and the near completion of the Davis and Britain building.
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Clarendon
Texas
Kearney Street
Lane
Taylor
J. D. Stocking
J. W.taylor and Son
Hughastom and
Ferehbes
Ratation
Baptist
Davis and
Britain
Knights Templar conclave ends with city departures
The triennial Knights Templar conclave wraps up in Denver as many knights depart the city. A large number will stay in the area for weeklong gatherings while others disband by tomorrow morning. Remaining members take excursions to Colorado Springs Manitou Springs and other nearby sites.
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Denver
Coto
Knights Temptara
Templars
Colorado Springs
Garden of the Colds
Manitou Springs
Une Colorado Capital
Sulzer Refuses to Relinquish Office
Lieutenant Governor to pursue formal mandate, which Sulzer is expected to decline, as ongoing political dispute over the governorship intensifies.
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Sulzer
Will Resort To Courts Over New York Governor Fight
Albany Aug 14 Lieut Governor Glynn will demand possession of the executive chamber triggering a test of who is governor of New York. Sulzer will refuse to relinquish, and both sides plan court action under an agreed statement of facts. Mrs Sulzer improves but remains seriously ill. Binghamton Aug 14 Gen Edward Jones civil war veteran and former lieutenant governor dies.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
Glynn
Sulzer
New
York
Binghampton
Edward Jones
Amendments to Currency Bill Aid for Farmers
The House Democratic caucus backs an amendment to the currency bill clarifying that warehouse receipts on staple commodities are eligible for rediscount by Federal reserve banks. The proposal by Majority Leader Underwood narrows to banking provisions amid insurgent concerns. Wallonia marks its 100th anniversary with tours, tableaux, and pageants as Jackson County recalls its early history and a near capital bid.
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Washington, D. C
House
Democratic
Federal Reserve
Underwood
Brownstown
Ind
Wallonia
Jackson County
Here
Aaron
Indiana
Vallonia
Inltmer
Vincennes
Corydon
Young Presbyterians Gather for 23rd YPCU Annual Convention
Delegates from across the nation arrive in Waterloo for the United Presbyterian church Young People’s Christian Union annual gathering. The session opens with a praise service and welcomes in the city, with daily sessions and devotions through Sunday. Rev C R Stevenson will conduct the closing service as incoming chairman.
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Waterloo
Lownes
Young Peoples Christian Union
United Presbyterian Church
C. R. Stevenson
Young People’s Christian Union
Currency Reform Delays Tariff Vote as Democrats Stall
In Washington August 14, Democrats largely support repurposing wheat to the free list by 37 to 62 with two Louisiana exceptions. Republicans warn the tariff debate will extend indefinitely and Republicans deny filibustering claims. Leaders foresee a session stretch into October or November. The president refuses recess until currency reform is settled and Democratic chiefs back that stance. Tariff talks move slowly with major schedules still unsettled.
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Washington, D. C
Luisiana
Finance Committee
Good Roads Days Boost Alabama County Roads Project
Alabama counties report wide participation by able bodied men in a three day Good Roads Days effort sparked by the Alabama Roads Association. Local officials urge citizens to work in their communities Thursday through Saturday to improve county roads statewide.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama Roads Association
Repub
Alabama
Addresses Delivered at Georgia State Agricultural Society Session
At the closing session in Uthbert Georgia speakers presented talks on book farming rural home work for the rural home and country life. Dr H B Stockbridge Miss Mary K Creswey Colonel George M Napier Hon J D Price and Hon S G McLendon spoke on various farmer related topics.
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Georgian Agricultural Society
Uthbert
Georgia State Aricultural Society
H. B. Stockbridge
Fulton
Mary KE. Cresweyy
Clarke
George M. Napier
de Kath
J.D. Price
Oconee
G. McLendon
Montana Press Association Meet Opens in Kalispell
Kalispell hosts hundreds of newspaper editors from across the state for a three day Montana Press Association session. Visitors arrive with families as the city glows with decorations and social events. Excursions are planned to Flathead Lake Glacier National Park and nearby attractions as business pauses for the gathering.
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Kalispell
Mont
Montana Press Association
Cal
Flatehead Lake
Glacier National Park
Fram to be first passengers through Panama Canal
Whaler Fram under Captain Doxrud sails to Colon to take on Admiral Peary and Captain Rimmundsen as first passengers through the Panama Canal. Amundsen plans a six year Arctic expedition toward Norway via Spitzbergen Archipelago.
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Ambassador Wilson
Credentia
Opie
Vians
Kangas Dufferg
Marsha Waterington
Turkey
Shik
Peving Mactine
Villa Coublay
Hirkiah Army
Felix
Solons
Uday Pusaed
Ortham House
Jane
Welsnort's
Orexen
Gover
Colorado
Washigton Forecast
Knights Templar
Kalohts
Jones
Valdonia
Younes
Presbyterians
Albama
Panama Canal
Admiral Peary
Captain Amundsen
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