United States urged to intervene in Mexico to restore order
Washington receives urgent consular reports urging action within a month to halt famine and lawlessness in Mexico. Carranza forces press toward Mexico City as food shortages worsen and railway links fail, prompting calls for a U.S. recognized government and quick military or diplomatic measures.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
State Department
Republic
Wilson
Cornish
N. H
Vera Cruz
Carranza
Mexico City
Zapata
Red Cross
Record Acreage Planted Across Principal Crops in U S
American farmers facing world hunger amid wartime plant record acreages in all principal crops. July 1 conditions push forecasts to new highs with corn at 109,273,000 acres and 2,814,000,000 bushels, wheat at 993,000,000 bushels.
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Washington
Europe
Department of Agriculture
Bates Huntsman Arrested in 1868 Murder Mystery
Redford Louisiana Bates Huntsman seven, from a prominent family, was arrested Thursday on a murder charge linked to the 1868 killing on a Slam farm. Awealthy cattleman and his son were said to be involved. Henry Serliner, a wealthy farmer, was later arrested in the case and released on $5,000 bond. Huntsman could not post bond and remained jailed. A third warrant was to be served.
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Redford
Bates Huntsman
Slam
Henry Serliner
Bates Luntsman
Hantsman
Theft of diamonds at Khopping district jewelry shop
Central Khopping district police report a theft of uncut diamonds and other gems valued at 10, believed to involve a teenage boy recruited by professional gem thieves. The incident details remain under investigation.
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Ood Hertz
Khopping
Tyeutold
Prominent Lawyer Graves Found Dead in Lake Forest Garage
Chicago report states Frank V. Graves a 44 year old wealthy lawyer and promoter and president of the North Carolina Land company was found dead on the floor of his garage at his Lake Forest residence Thursday. Police say it appears he was shot.
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Chicago
Frank V. Graves
North Carolina Land Ecompany
Tn Fils
Lake Forest
London air force commander killed in bombing experiment
London Squadron Commander Arthur Chevey Lede Soames of the Royal Flying Corps died in an explosion during a bomb experiment. The report notes the incident occurred amid ongoing wartime defense discussions and references a UK stance on merchant ships in relation to American accord.
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London
Arthur Chevey Lede Soames
Royal Flying Corps
Phurke Diy
Wis Experimenting
Conyngham Torpedo Destroyer Launched in Philadelphia Yard
The United States torpedo boat destroyer Conyngham was launched from the Cramps ship yard in Philadelphia on Thursday. The Verse will achieve a speed of about 20 percent higher than prior models, according to early estimates.
Cyclone Path Brings Death and Destruction Across Midwest
A severe windstorm and cyclone sweep Cincinnati causing at least 33 deaths and many missing as boats sink and houses topple. Telegraph lines fail and damage is expected to exceed half a million dollars. Nearby St Louis and Lawrenceville report fatalities and extensive damage from wind and rain.
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Cincinnati
St. Louis
Charles County
Lawrenceville
Ill
Terre Haute
Ind
Clara Riley
William Riley
Colorado Supreme Court Denies Lawson Prohibition Request
The Colorado Supreme Court refused a writ of prohibition sought by attorneys for John R. Lawson, strike leader convicted of murder, aiming to restrain Judge Granby Hillyer from further action in the Lawson case.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado Supreme Court
John R. Lawson
Granby Hillyer
Lawson
Madrid government ramps up arms production drive
Madrid reports the Spanish government pressing ahead with military and naval armament preparations. Ammunition and small arms factories operate around the clock to boost output and readiness amid ongoing security concerns.
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Madrid
Walah Takes Responsibility for Clan Threats to Commission
Louis Walsh as chair of the Federation Industrial Relations Committee said he held himself fully responsible for the actions directed at the commission. He acknowledged the failure of leadership and pledged to address the situation promptly.
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Louis—Wrankey Walsh
Fede Industrial
Kodany
Russians Check German Advance In Wider War Front
Russian reinforcements have temporarily slowed the Austro German push toward the Lublin railway threatening Warsaw. The German onslaught in the west is limited to the Woevre region as trenches are won and repulsed. In Gallipoli the Allies near the Dardanelles forts with renewed land and sea attack talk. Italian actions on the Isonzo front around Gorizia continue amid heavy shelling and Austrian resistance.
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Lublin
Warsaw
London
Krasnik
Woevre
St. Mihiel
Gallipola
Dardanelles
Triest
Isonzo
Gorizia
Women workers conference adopts peace resolutions in San Francisco
At the International conference of women workers to promote permanent peace in San Francisco resolutions call for abolishing military drills in schools, demanding instruction on loyalty and international ideals, and protesting war preparedness as a path to peace.
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San Francisco
International Conference of Women Workers
Prohibition Forces Rally Behind League Pact at Convention
In Atlantic City the Catholic Prohibition League adopted a resolution endorsing closer cooperation with the Anti-Saloon League to push nation-wide prohibition. The measure was presented at the Anti-Saloon League of America convention during Thursday's session.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Anti-Saloon League
Catholic Prohibition League
Anti-Saloon League of America
U S Efforts to Secure German Dye Stains Falter
Washington reports that efforts by the United States government to secure dye stains from Germany for American officers have reached a dead end and show little hope of success, leaving the country without a supply of German-made colors.
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Washington
United States
Germany
International Christian Endeavor Opens in Chicago
The twenty seventh International Christian Endeavor opens in Chicago with a slogan promising six million new members and one million dollars for missions as a key draw for attendees.
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Chicago
Big Robbery At Midway Gardens Nets 920000
Chicago four robbers overpowered two watchmen at Midway Gardens amusement park early Tuesday. They blew open the safe and escaped with 920000, according to a police report.
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Chicago
Midway Gardens
Holt Ends Own Life in Prison
Mineola New York Frank Holt Cornell professor who shot J P Morgan in his home near Glen Cove on July 3 died in jail last night. Officials differed on cause but jail physician ruled death a fractured skull from self harm or fall in cell. He left a letter to his wife urging their children be raised in the fear of God and man.
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Holt
Cleghorn
O'Ryan
Frank
Citizens fight with bandits in Arkansas town
In Lonoke County near Little Rock an hour long gun battle pits more than 100 citizens against bank robbers. The bandits tried to dynamite the Bank of England safe but fled in a car after wounding town marshal N. W. Whitlock.
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Little Rock
Ark
England
Lonoke County
Bank of England
N. W. Whitlock
Excursion Trolley Crash Kills Fourteen near Queenston Heights
A trolley on the Canadian branch of the International Railway plunged into a fifteen foot ditch after jumping the rails on a steep incline from Queenston Heights. Fourteen persons were killed and more than twenty injured as crowds from two Toronto churches rode the car.
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Queenstown
Ont
International Railway
Queenston Heights
Toronto
Bank of France Taps Six Tellers for Public Gold Exchange
Paris reports the Bank of France selects six receiving tellers to handle gold offered in exchange for banknotes as the public is urged to deposit private hoards to bolster the national reserve.
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Paris
Bank of France
General Pacheco Falla Killed in Mexican Battle
General Raphael Pacheco who led Zapata forces in Mexico City was killed after an eight hour engagement with troops under Pablo Gongales, according to a cablegram received here from Galveston Texas.
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Galveston
Texas
Raphael Pacheco
Zapata
Mexico City
Pablo Gongales
Lomas Sunk by German Submarine West of Selily Islands
The British steamship Lomas of 7 048 tons bound from Argentina to Belfast with a cargo of corn was sunk by a German submarine Wednesday afternoon sixty miles west of the Selily islands.
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London
Lomas
Argentina
Belfast
Selily Islands
Frill Prominence Returns in Two-in-One Collars This Year
Fluffiness dominates fashion as frills invade blouses and accessories with two-in-one collar silhouettes. The look blends strict tailoring with delicate trims, as colored linens and transparent organdies reappear amid bold, visible frills and peek-a-boo styling.
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Fluffinesare
Frilla
France
Paris
New York
Hanging Holder for Fern
A simple fern hanging holder crafted from circular wood with three copper wire supports forming a hanging loop. The wood is covered in dark green silk and edged with old gold silk, then finished with a gold tassel and dark green silk braid secured by brass nails.
Color notes in 1915 smocking revisions
The article describes navy blue hats with pale lavender and pink tones. It notes a white ground hairline pattern and distinct color dots. A color note on white foundations appears in the popular revival of smocking.
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McClure
TOGS FOR TENNIS GROUND
The article notes upcoming changes in tennis attire with wider skirts and new fabrics like cotton poplin voile crepon and soft piques. Color accents appear on court with gray shoes and stockings and pale gray hats and ties. Flowered crepons offer fashionable variety improving cooling effects.
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Dreas
The Separate Coat Dilemmas in Daily Dress
The article discusses choosing a separate coat to pair with morning, afternoon, or evening attire. It notes the challenge of finding a versatile, modish garment that fits across a day while keeping costs low.
Ribbon on the Wrist Fashion Idea
The Minneapolis Journal notes a new fashion idea uses a narrow ribbon around the wrist looped over the hand and tied in a bow on the back to keep sleeves and cuffs in place. The simple accessory aims to blend practicality with style.
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Minneapolis Journal
Frocks for Girls Aged in Little Wardrobe Styles
A fashion note details frocks for girls centering on coat and skirt sets. It cites contrasting fabrics such as colored linen over white linen and velvet over lace or net skirts. Descriptions note short flaring skirts, sleeveless coats, and velvet overlays as common combinations.
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Lemberg
Galicia
Quare
Hillyer
Anton Meyer
Gerhard
Anton Meer-Gerhard
Bernetorff
Berlin
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Cornell
J. P. Morgan
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Nina van Arsdale
Mra, W. &. Knox
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