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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1913
Page
9
Lind, ambassadorial envoy in Mexico City, opens a temporary office at the U S embassy as unofficial advisor to the American charge d affaires Nelson O Shaughnessy. He holds hours of talks on Mexican difficulties and peace options with authorities.
Panama appears to claim no foreign debt and a forthcoming treasury balance near 600000 dollars. The text notes annual installments of 200000 dollars paid by a senate body in Boston and references a balance increase in the treasury.
United States Senator Joneah F Johnston of Alabama dies at his Nin home, creating a vacancy in the Senate. The event shifts the working Democratic majority to five, prompting immediate interpretation of provisions affecting Mexico policy and the balance of power in Congress.
President Wilson aims to deepen ties with the Mexican government as John Lind arrives in Mexico City as the envoy to observe the Huerta regime. The conference with Bryan and foreign relations committee signals a push toward a franker Senate administration relationship on Mexican policy. Lind will report on developments and relay Washington’s stance on elections and recognition of the Huerta government.
The report notes Governor O Neal, a two term Alabama leader and former Confederate soldier, is first in line to succeed the late Senator Johnston. It lists possible successors including Chayton Heflin Koos Hobwom and Attorney General Meynolide as others viewed by officials. The legislature contemplates a special election only if a vacancy arises from Johnston's death.
A severe storm at Shoshoni Shoshon Wye Vo Cemidencws damaged property and blocked streets. Fire crews battled blazes from burned homes adding to $5 000 in losses as flood waters rose and downpour intensified. Nine lines of OCR noise obscure specifics but report describes violent weather and property loss.
The article reports calls to impeach New York Governor William Sul ter amid alleged stock market speculation and campaign fund contributions. Testimony before the Frawley committee details possible violations of corrupt practices and looming debts as evidence is examined.
Donver political figure William C Lyons earns a State Department clerk commission at the Consulate in Mexico City. California Japanese community hires a public agent to lead a campaign of education for domestic and Japanese audiences.
Ooms A Gunung of Love moat Vola shot a perfect 100 out of 100 birds to win the eighth annual Western handicap at the gun club. The flawless performance tied the meet record, with no previous shooter equaling the score.
A note on the end of the dead letter salve tradition, once yearly in Weelision, after actions by Postmaster General Burleson. The obsolescence marks a shift in postal handling of undeliverable mail and related practices.
Earthquake near Carrell and Quice devastates Sowkeet area. Mary Pelkesbure, recently granted divorce in Earthquake Centroye Peruvian Towne, reports changes in household life as the town reels.
Harvey Dante of Lincoln Nebraska finally filed on a homestead claim after standing at the land office door for seventeen days and eighte. The claim is valued at 14000 and relates to a homestead hour Wisulfred. Balkan States Giga Peace Treaty Huecharvet Romania The peace treaty between the Halling states was signed tere. Governor Bulaar May Be Impeached New York Impeachment of Liever nor Buler by the Frawley committee seems coral.
Representatives from Greece Roumania Montenegro and Bulgaria met to settle the Balkan war. Romania declared war on July 20 and moved troops to northern Macedonia while disputes over captured territory sparked clashes and pillage claims. Montenegro fighters did not engage though they were technically at war with Bulgaria.
Dr Sun Yat Sen former provisional president now a leader in the southern revolution fled China aboard a Japanese steamer bound for Formosa the land controlled by Japan in FuKien province London Reginald Lee a lookout aboard the White Star liner Titanic when it collided with an iceberg died at sea last year
Private dispatches from the Venezu elan colony report General Cipriano Castro commanding about 12 000 men in Falcon Venezuela in a campaign to overthrow Gomez Castro tightens terror tactics compelling loyalty or punishment while villages burn and families flee New York investors seek U S government protection for American interests in Venezuela Port of Spain Trinidad report confirms Castro's force size and aims
Three rich ore strikes reported in Eagle county including two on the Lady Hell vein and one at Pulfori highlight a Colorado mining tale. Local mines spark activity and draw attention to the district's rich mineral potential.
George R Craik a retired stockman of Natoma Kansas collapsed and died suddenly at the home of Mrs B Wallin. The incident occurred at Mrs Wallin's residence and Craik was found unresponsive with no immediate signs of life.
Prof Paul RelNach, newly appointed minister to Ching, is a political economy professor at the University of Wisconsin and has written extensively on political questions.
An American man named Mum was arrested in Mesano City on charges of being involved in a plot to deposed Provisional President Huerta. He remains held pending further investigation by authorities.
Seventeen Mexicans died after an attack on the daughters of Mathew Gould, an American farmer, as farmers in Colorado react to the incident. The Colorado Postmasters list confirms Sherman Betlenueia as postmaster of Pueblo and F. W. Melotyee as postmaster of Akron Colorado.
Julesburg born Dye, county commissioner and presidential elector, receives appointment as postmaster at Julesburg and begins duties at the office. The move follows Dye’s political standing with the Democratic party and alignment with Governor Amens.
Senator Fletcher of Florida accepted an invitation from the House of Governors to attend a meeting in Colorado Springs on August 26. The event concerns the investigation into European farm methods by the American commission that recently returned from its four tour of Europe.
Ten persons drowned when the pleasure boat Wilda carrying thirty colored passengers capsized on Hucheye lake near Newark Ohio during a reunion event. Authorities described a sudden misfortune as the craft sank in rough water.
A damaged report from Alameda Police Court recounts Judge RB Tappan warning a woman about threats of shooting. The line mentions a husband’s threats and shotgun imagery as a caution in a domestic dispute. A separate note states William J. Price of Denville Kentucky being named minister to Panama by the president.
A cloudburst south of Golden Colorado sent a fifteen foot wall of water down Klaney's run inundating residences and businesses and sweeping bridges. An Interurban car carrying sixty passengers toppled into the torrent but all were rescued. Damage to homes farms and bridges estimated at $16000 with outages and broken utilities across the city.
William B. Meliah, grand eminent commander of the Knights Templar of America, will represent the Grand Priory of England and Wales at the Denver conclave. He will wear the British uniform at the grand ball, the first time such a uniform is worn at a U.S. conclave, and will be the official English representative at the event.
The gate at Mexico City welcomed Jet Lind, personal representative and official adviser to the American embassy, as tension eased. U S officials anticipate a favorable reception of their peace efforts to end the struggle between opposing Mexican factions.
A threatened curb on Mexican policy in the Senate was blocked by cross party disapproval as Republicans and Democrats united to state the chamber should not discuss moves that would intensify actions in Mexico.
Draymer resident William J. Collin twenty claimed to have killed his friend John P Henson a former attorney and burned the body near Clemens Alberta Canada last May after taking 1800 from a cloth bag according to county officers.
Volney T. Heggett of Denver was appointed registrar of the state Land Board by Governor Elias M. Ammons to succeed Dr. Jaf Gereen who resigned a month ago to become United States minister to Nicaragua.
Mrs Elisabeth Met seothin formerly of Austin Texas arrives in Nogales Mexico with her four small children after losing husband and all possessions in Mexico. Typographical Union delegates meet Nashville to prevent the International Typographical Union convention in the capital.
New York recorded the coldest August day in twenty three years with temperatures around seventy five degrees. The unusual chill disrupted the usual late summer heat and stirred notes of recordkeeping by weather officials.
A woman died after being struck by a railroad engine hauling a Wenver Rio Grande Ole car and other freight near Denver. Investigators said the accident involved clerical workers and family members traveling with the crew. The incident prompted a temporary halt in rail movement as officials investigated the sequence of events.
A Sunday sermon in a New York church draws attention not from the message but a police officer in the pew, prompting the pastor to note the crowd’s distraction. The column then offers home remedies for nerves, recommending rest, carrots, onions, lettuce with oil, and a cold bandage for fatigue.
In London the inquiry into the motor trade notes the transition from horse omnibuses. Once about 5000 in 1903, the horse bus fleet dwindles to around 100 with plans to phase out by 1914. Richard Tilling predicts no horse omnibuses remain by year end, as former vehicles become utilitarian lookouts and are sold off.
A garbled item mentions Castorla a safe remedy for infants and children and a rural Kansas subscriber taking his telephone to the central office for repair. An electrician responds feed call to residence then the man vanishes before dawn. The fragment includes unrelated lines about honesty poverty grain grinding and a stray race jockey remark.
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