Attitude of Carranza Worries U S President
President Wilson, after arriving in Washington, discusses the Mexico situation with Secretary Lansing. Carranza's defiant stance and rejection of Villa peace proposals raise U.S. concerns as Pan American envoys press for a peaceful, stable Mexican government. Naval movements toward Mexican ports accompany the diplomatic focus.
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Washington
Wilson
Lansing
Mexico
Brownsville
Carranza
Villa
Weny
Nake
United States
Jupiter
Newport
R. L
Denver
Acaleo
Chattanooga
Cleveland
Fireman shoots girl and himself in crowded cafe
In Los Angeles on August 12 fireman C Cunningham opened fire in a crowded cafe, mortally wounding Flora Sanders and then shooting himself. A cafe employee later fired a pistol, and witnesses booed as the fireman collapsed dying. Flora Sanders died from her injuries.
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Angeles
Cal
Kk. C. Cunningham
Flora Sanders
Six Die When Freight Train Slams Into Parole Parade
Six people are killed when a heavy freight train of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad crashes into a stood parade in Columbi a Ohio. The accident occurred late this afternoon and involved members of the local veterans order who were part of the parade. Police and railway officials investigate the crash.
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Columbi
Ohio
Balti Mile
Germans Push Toward Petrograd Across Baltic Front
German forces under Field Marshal von Hindenburg advance near the Dvina river region between Riga and Dvinsk with Petrograd within 200 miles. Russian rear guards fight near Divna and Kovno as Austro German plans aim for a deeper strike toward Petrograd while Western fronts show lull.
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London
von Hindenburg
Divoa
Riga
Dvinsk
Petrograd
Kovno
Warsaw
Inuesta
Divna
Armenians Fight Turks Outside Van City
A historic trench battle near Van in Asia Minor shows Armenian fighters aiding the Allies against the Ottoman forces. The Turks endured heavy losses and abandoned the siege as Armenians advanced beyond the city and dug in to face renewed assaults.
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Van
Ania
Gardene
Europe
France
Helgi
Comstock Mine Development Progress Reported
The Comstock Mining company at Gilver Crown, Pear Thieely, La, reports rapid progress in driving into the gold and silver bearing vein. A lateral drive of six feet has been completed and the team plans to follow the vein downward, potentially 260 feet deeper. Ore samples brought to the city showed promising quality, with ore believed to improve as depth increases.
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Comatock Mining Company
Gilver Crown
Pear Thieely
Eoe
Bie
Tee
Desperate Border Battle Reported At Holmburg Texas
U S cavalrymen engage in a running clash with Mexican bandits near Holmburg Texas after resisting arrest of a farmer. Texas rangers pursue another band to the Rio Grande as outlaws shout defiance. Secret service probes plot of Mexican miners to revolt in southern Arizona camps.
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Texas Rangers
Tombstone
Ariz
United States Secret Service
Mexico
Recognition of New Government Delayed by U S
Washington reports the United States will delay recognizing the new Martiguenay government until a stable administration is established. Secretary Lansing said Admiral Caperton will continue to control the historic house at Port au Prince as order is restored. Dr. Bobo, a revolutionary leader, is described as cultured and was cited as defeating the prior candidate.
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Washington
United States
Martiguenay
Lansing
United States Naval
Admiral Caperton
Port Au Prince
Bobo
Votes for Women Nay Canada reaction demands change
Ottawa reports an official order from the War Department stripping wives and mothers of prior rights to veto or approve their husbands war service. The move follows earlier measures by General Hughes granting women veto rights and now withdraws them, while police are empowered to enforce military service by a payment of 15.
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Ottawa
Wilitia Department
Sam Tlughes
Gallitia Department
Sunvance
Weather Outlook for Cheyvenve and Vielaity
Partly cloudy Friday with probable showers. Temperature changes minimal with light winds from the southeast and a risk of brief rain showers in the late afternoon. Stay prepared for scattered showers across Cheyvenve and Vielaity.
Italian volcanoes erupt threatening Sicily and Naples
Turmoil grips Naples and Messina as Etna Vesuvius and Stromboli erupt with lava streams. Earthquakes shake Taranto Brindisi area. tremors felt near Brindisi. Greek steamer Adriaticus observer reports reawakening of the three volcanoes and lava dangers to Catania and coastal towns.
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Naples
Veeuvine
Etna
Bivomboll
Mount Etna
Messina
Taranto
Brindial
Italy
Brindisi
Vesuvius Observatory
Athens
Ionian Sea
Catania
Mrs Kirchner Dances At 101st Birthday Celebration
Mrs Kirchner marked her 101st birthday in New York with a festive dance attended by friends and relatives. Though widowed forty years ago she remained active, recalling childhood, national events, and daily routines as the party proceeded into late hours with guests still dancing and watching the senior celebrant celebrate her long life.
Italian Envoys Reported As Fleeing From Turkey
Italian consuls flee Turkey as Italian interests are placed under American oversight ahead of potential war. Dispatches from Paris London and Amsterdam describe German offensives, Balkan maneuvering, and battles near Warsaw Petrograd and Argonne with limited confirmations of ships sunk and fortifications breached.
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Turkey
Paris
Vienne
London
France
Hoyland
Amsterdam
Evanatiing
German War Department
England
Balkans
Russaa
Balkan
Hulgiria
Greec
Servia
Petrograd
Warsaw
Poland
Nicholan
Cefiaittiw
Argonne
Cleef
Miarmory Sea
Death Ship Gradually Raised After Early Chicago Incident
A chaotic report describes a vessel raised in Chicago amid a deadly incident. Authorities work to recover bodies as the hull and wreckage reveal the scale of the tragedy.
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Chicago
Ang
Heme
New National Defense Plan Is Completed
Washington report states the defense plan outlines revisions and personal supervision measures. It mentions submission to the commerce department and approval for defense appropriations.
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