10 Are Slain in Battle on Border with Night Raiders
Brownsville Texas reports on a wave of raids by Mexican bandits across the Rio Grande valley. Ten soldiers and civilians are killed in battles yesterday and last night, bringing total deaths to about twenty since raids began. Mexican bandits attacked Palm Gardens near Mercedes and a guard was killed. wires cut and troops moved to Palm Gardens. At Sebastian Texas two bandits were killed by Texas Rangers. Raiders fired on soldiers at Armstrong and attacked a ranch house in Norias with no casualties. Jails fill with suspects linked to raids as border tensions rise. Navy ships New Hampshire and Lousiana possibly bound for Vera Cruz amid plans affecting Mexican waters.
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Ly Phiprt Taught In The American Schools
San Francisco August 11 The National Thrift Coalition convened here today and urged that a rift be taught in the American schools. David Jordan of Stanford and a U.S. delegation spoke on education and youth, arguing for greater restraint in public instruction.
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Appeal to Mexico Signed by Lansing
A New York dispatch notes an unsigned fragment about an appeal to Mexico. The text references the South and humanity with limited readable names and phrases, leaving the central action and parties unclear in the damaged OCR.
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Vote Winning Shapes Tax Laws Now a Days
San Francisco Aug 11 Samuel T Howe vice president of the National Tax Association urged a radical reform of taxation at the ninth annual conference He argued for centralized assessment officials and taxation by inheritance with public education to drive reform He urged voters to demand qualified tax officials and long tenure to ensure fair burdens and better administration
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Government manufacture of munitions urged by Tavenner
Illinois representative Thomas Tavenner argues for government control of munitions production noting cost savings from 20 to 60 percent versus private firms. He cites Armor plate costs and Rock Island Arsenal figures, urging a government armor and gun forging plant and broader wartime production bills.
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Pope to Seek New Peace Plea End War
Rome Aug 11 Pope Benedict plans a fresh appeal for peace using all means within his power. He will seek help from the episcopate and may convene a universal church council. The Roma reports natives of belligerent lands may be barred from prayer and sacraments for war continuation. The pope allegedly urged the US president and leaders of the Americas, Spain, and Scandinavia to pursue a truce ahead of peace talks.
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Red Cross Plans German War Outbreak Anniversary Drive
The Red Cross in Berlin on August 11 announces a nationwide Germany celebration on August 1 to mark the war outbreak as a day of self denial. The drive aims to raise 15 million dollars for individual interests prompts them to donate.
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Narrow Escape From Drowning Near Carlile Wyoming
Sun day George Carr, ranchman near Carlile, had a serious wagon accident while crossing the Kelle Poureh river. Mrs Prince and two Carr daughters sat in the wagon when a sudden jolt toppled the seat into the water. A nearby neighbor on horseback aided the incident.
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Americans Arm to Repel Mexican Invasion Report
In Brownsville Texas on August 1 a panic story claims that nearly all Americans in three counties are armed to resist a Mexican uprising. A Ninth Cavalry battalion was sent to Laredo to protect the border and Mexican bandits were said to hold a flag promising liberation for Mexicans in Texas. Federal officers previously halted a plot to kill American men on the border.
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Freight rates on livestock not raised in western decision
The Interstate Commerce Commission, in the Western freight rate case, denied increases on grain, livestock, packing house products, fertilizers, and broom corn, while approving some higher rates for bituminous coal and coke. The ruling lists justified increases for certain commodities and rejects others, with holds on livestock and packing house goods.
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Unsettled Weather for Cheyenne and Victulty
Unsettled weather estimated for Thursday with showers. Warmer tonight expected across Cheyenne and Victulty as fronts move through the region.
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Great Britain Permits Sugar Beet Seed Shipment
The British government today joined a permit for exporting 10 000 bags of German sugar beet seed. Trade advisors hope this marks one of several shipments allowed as the United States notes foods are needed and unavailable from other sources.
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Pet Dog Leads Woman to Husband's Death in Brockton
Mia Hannah Cram of Brockton followed her dog Teddy after it tugged at her skirts during a neighbor call. The trail led to a barn loft on Belmont Street where she found her husband Stephen W. Cram, 54, dead from cyanide poisoning after an apparent suicide attempt.
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Eastland Disaster Prompts New Ship Inspector Rules
Chicago August 11 Indictments against the captain and four officials led Secretary of Commerce to order sweeping reforms in U S ship inspection. Inspectors may not grant passenger permits without personal inspection and boat owners may be required to submit vessels to inclinometer tests supervised by government officials to ensure stability in choppy waters.
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Bratlrroad anticipates coal shortage in Rast Altoona
Anticipating a coal shortage this fall and winter the Pennsylvania pit road in Rast Altoona is storing thousands of tons of coal. Two new ore stations have been established here as miners respond to the call to the colors reducing available labor for coal mining.
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British Losses Reported as War Toll Rises
London August 11 reports show military casualties with 118 killed and 526 wounded for a total of 505 in the latest ten days. Since the war began total British losses reach 19,059 with 4,176 dead, 48,505 wounded and 1,175 missing amid fresh actions in the Derdatwlles theater and Allied units including the King's Own Borderers and Highland Light Infantry.
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Paris Front Clash Stopped After Intense Bombardment
In Le Pretre forest and on the Wroneh line German defences repelled a French assault after heavy bombardment. Allied infantry attacked in waves but faced stubborn resistance and artillery, ending with a repulse of the attempt.
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German Finance Minister Plans Autumn Third Loan
In Zurich a Reichs finance official outlined proposals for a new third German loan likely to float early in autumn. He has consulted finance ministers of German states and met Ava Vi at the Reichs finance meeting.
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Trade Outlook Brightens Across U S Industries Says Chamber Report
The Chamber of Commerce of the United States issued a report by its statistics and statistics committee noting a cautiously hopeful business climate. It cites war disruptions as a factor but reports gains in copper and zinc mining, iron ore, and agricultural sectors while warning lower war contract orders.
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Allies Treble Gains At Gallipoli In Fierce Fighting
An Italian report says Italian assets sunk a Turkish submarine near the Adriatic and the Allies, with 50 000 reinforcements, have tripled their gains on the Gallipoli peninsula. London reports describe Russian pressure and a broader Allied push to open the Dardanelles, with fleet movements to the Black Sea and impending declarations of war against Turkey.
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Weak U S envoy warns on travel to wartime Britain
A U S envoy cautions travelers about risks during wartime Britain and stresses safety measures as officials discuss routes and protections. The report notes consultations with hotel authorities and domestic security concerns amid ongoing tensions.
First water flows at Great Montana Dam site
Fragmentary OCR reports water release at the Great Montana Dam with notes on flow timing and nearby structures. The garbled text references a pier, scaffolding, and a planned schedule, but details are unreadable.
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