Deutschland Submarine Controversy Sparks Neutrality Board Review
State Department officials view the German submarine Deutschland as a merchant vessel but will seek Neutrality Board guidance. Allies question convoy claims as rumors spread of a neutral convoy aiding the submarine. Reports from Bremen say the next commerce submarine may bring condensed milk to the U S with support from German financiers amid child illness fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Eny
Bremen
Chesapeake Capes
Department
Amsterdam
Holland
America
Willian
Heat Wave Grips Nation With Record July Temperatures
The Weather Bureau warned of no relief for several days as heat waves hit nearly every region. New York reported one death and many prostrations with thermometers at 101, while Philadelphia also saw multiple deaths and widespread illness from the heat. The Midwest and Fast provinces endured extreme temperatures across the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weather Bureau
Ft Nue
New York
China
Philadelphia
Clarendon crops and cattle in splendid shape amid heat
Special to The News from Clarendon Texas notes that crops are not suffering despite heat and dry spell. Rain is hoped soon but cattle and cattlemen are in high spirits with crops in good condition for this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarendon, Tes
Clarendon
Agricultural Bills Pass Senate Heading to President
The annual Agricultural Appropriation bill carrying about 24,000,100 dollars passed the Senate and goes to the President. The Rivers and Harbors bill of 42,878,085 dollars also passed and is ready for the President’s signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. C
Senate
Nodle Ready Foxy
New York physicians seek germ isolation in infantile paralysis
An official note states a New York physician may have isolated the infantile paralysis germ. The report, backed by medical men, spurs a physicians meeting to discuss the disease. More than 250 have died since the epidemic began in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kimerson
Ian
Women Suffrage and Electoral Votes in Presidential History
National American Suffrage Association officers note past elections elected presidents by small vote margins. They estimate about 4 million women will be eligible to vote next November, stressing potential impact in the electoral college. Historical examples include Adams vs Jefferson and others decided by single digits or narrow margins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National American Suffrage Association
Wheyv Baydigeon
United States
Hood
Adlams
Jefferson
John Qaines Adams
Taylor
Heyes
Cleveland
Hction
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Aaron Burr
House of Representatives
Burr
House of
John Quincey
Adana
Andrew Jackson
W. H. Crawford
Senate
Ron
Tohnson
Francis Gayner
Vic
Weould
Weather Relief Amid Rain and Harvest Delays
Light rain fell this evening bringing temporary relief from oppressive heat and aiding crops. A threshing outfit shut down yesterday and another today due to car shortages and insufficient storage room.
United States Protests Turkish Action in Syria
The United States plans a strong protest to Turkey over the Governor General of Syria breaking into the British and French Consulates in Beirut and seizing archives after the American Consul affixed the Great Seal to the door. Reports indicate prominent Syrians were executed recently, seen on papers stolen amid wartime protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Turkey
United States
Syria
Beirut
Constantinople
Workmen's Compensation Bill Clears House Amid Debate
The McGillicuddy-Kearns measure to establish a system of workmen compensation for Federal employees passed the House by 28 votes to 5. It sets two thirds of wages during disability up to 66 dollars monthly with death benefits to dependents and an appropriation of about half a million dollars for the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Cannon
Mann
Schweda Escapes Authorities in Nogales After Neutrality Violation
In Nogales Sonora on July 18 Schwebsa escaped into Mexico while held over a neutrality law violation. Mexican authorities arrested the pursuer at Cuartel Nogales and held him. the release was demanded by Duncan Sage and granted after reluctance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nogales
Aria
Schwebsa
Lawa
Mexico
Prad Duncan
Cuartel Nogales
Sonora
Cancel Sage
Progressives in Chicago plan national conference in party split
AP reports Colby expects a national Progressive conference in Chicago to unify opposition to Perkins Flynn plan. He cites letters from across the country and anticipates a broad gathering, though not all states may attend. Parker’s letter references star chamber talks and outlines delegates to form a semiplete ticket. There is tension over the party’s direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Progressiv
Chicago
Chainbridge Colby
Chartes
Fox
Repos
Colby
Roosevelt
Perkins Flynn
Fern
Parker
Jetter
Steamer Ramos Reported Sinking Near Walling Island
The steamer Ramos with a crew of fifteen was reported sinking northwest of Walling Island with a cargo of coal. Several steamers have gone to the scene to assist or investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramos
Warlings Island
Strike trouble on the Mesala freny lands twenty electomen in jal
Reports indicate a violent incident near Mesala with twenty suspects detained. Twelve are held on charges of murder. Police say the clash involved multiple parties and investigators are tracing weapons and motives. Local officials declined comment pending formal statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jal Tn
Abe Martin Misses Chance As Polie Walks Home
Fragmentary lines describe ABE MARTIN and a police figure altering plans. The garbled text hints at a missed chance and someone going home, with unclear sequence and names.
Fighting Desperately English Forces Gain From German Soldiers
English troops press German defenders to seize control of large areas including Williams Wood and areas north of the Somme while fighting continues in Trone Wood as both sides gain and hold positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiiamisz Wood
Somme
Trone Wood
Verdun Battles Escalate as German Troops Aggress
German forces launch mass assault from Villa Fleury toward Vaux Woods driving to new positions along the front. French defenders report heavy bombardment along a wide front with significant fighting and shifts in lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villa Fleury
Vaux Woods
British and French Gain Ground at Somme Verdun Front
Allied forces press forward across Mametz wood and Trones wood amid heavy German resistance north of the Somme. Russian advance stalls at Stokhod while Brusilov reports gains near Mamakhatur. Rome cites Italian foothold reestablished at Monte Corno as bombardments continue in Verdun region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haig
Mametz Wood
Somme
Trones
Verdun
Mamakhatur
Erzeum
Rome
Monte Corno
Hughes Holds Regular Meeting with Party Leaders
By Angie ted from New York July 12 Charles Hughes continued weekly conferences with party leaders since making Konebampton his summer home. Chairman Wilcox of the Republican National Committee Senator Penrose and others were present as talks covered party finances and strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles
Hughes
Konebampton
Wilcox
Republicaun National Committee
Senator Penrose
Murray Crane
Avget Nubear
Com Hrathon
Negotiations with Mexico Move Toward Settlement
Informal talks between the United States and Mexico continue after a second meeting. Secretary of State Polk reports progress and signals appointment of conferencers to draft a plan for permanent reform and a return to stable internal conditions in Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mexico
Polk
Fiseo Arredonde
Dessenate
Teie
Sharks Attack Jersey Bathers Near Matawan
Two boys are missing and a boy and a young man are hospitalized after a shark attack while swimming near Matawan. Officials believe a man eater was involved and urge caution as救救additional details remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Mataweawn, Ny
Santa Fe to Build Rail Line to Lubbock City
Proposals between Lubbock Chamber of Commerce and Santa Fe Railroad officials indicate the railroad will construct a line to Lubbock provided the county towns supply the necessary right of way. If approved, construction could begin soon with trains running within about a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
Texas
Chambers of Commerce
Feldt
Roe
Clatiber of Commerce
Santa Fe
Chamber of Comerce
Fuad
Tines
Laure
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carranza
Nal Re, Gorp,s R
S.dak
Kans
Okla
Canada
MINN
TEX
ALA
Gulf OF Mexico
imMenn
Jagt Charcers Ono
Tlata
Jorfictrs
Neutrality Board
Deutschland
Crenun
Notpeiel
Prsent
Philadelpha
Agricultural
Frotar
Falta Sen
Zachary Taylor
Lewin Cau
Mirty
Hutherford Uo Mayes
Samuel. Tilden
Grover Cleveland
James Corthuine
SYREA
Seoul
Proreal
Compensveton Voor
McGilhcuddy-Kearns Mill
Towa Democrats
Des Moines
He Ih
T Meredith
Gubernatoria Nomini
Schweda
Tralus
Bainbridge Colby
Tolland Pas Peen
John M. Parker
Louisiana
Progressive Nonities
View Pesident
Star Chamber
Snational Committee
the Hague
Netherlands
Jill
Minster of War
N. Bosboom
Dence
Iy Aneinet
Privat
Foreln Rounii
Popards Tie Weiteal
Gecvnes
Reserse
Sam Veereners
Mohillen
Oh Colga
Abe Martin
Alters
Nekel the
Mit
Aternd
Conelab
Angie Ted
Peisb
Don Don
SPOON
Sharks
Jeroey
Oafe
Lubbock City
Jourth
PE Vins
Cepry
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!