More Troops Rushed as Precaution Against Villa
Washington reports indicate growing U S concern over Villa as Mexican Carranza territory stabilizes. General Villa moves toward Sonora while Villa agents deny troop mobilization at Juarez. Secretary Breckenridge, after a White House meeting, orders Seventh Infantry and Fourth Field Artillery units from Galveston to reinforce El Paso garrison to about four thousand men.
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Washington
Carranza Territory
Mexico
Conv
Piedrs Gras
Villa
Juarez
United States
Owever
Breckenridge
JSON
Fourth Field Artillery
Rexienis
Galveston
FE Paso
el Paso
Funston
Overseas finance chiefs near accord on Britain France loan
New York reports a broad agreement among foreign and American financiers on a massive Anglo French loan to aid Britain and France. The plan contemplates a five year note issue under 44 percent interest with conversion to joint government bonds at maturity and possible use of gold and London Paris securities. size around 700 to 800 million. William Rockefeller and Henry Frick joined J P Morgan during discussions.
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New York
Sam Nought
America
Great Britain
France
Thas Far
London
Paris
Kuhn Company
Problerman
William Rockefeller
Henry (. Frick
J. P. Morgan
Rockefeller Digs Coal With Brawny Miners in Colorado
John Rockefeller Jr spent the day inspecting Colorado Tea and Iron properties and slept in a coal camp. He wore overalls in the Frederick mine, shared a meal on a cabin porch, and spoke to miners saying they are partners in the business. He praised the Stone Wall road funded by the Rockefeller foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Primero
Colo
John Rockefeller, Jr
Colorado Tea & Iron Company
Colorado
Frederick
Rockefeller
America
Stone Wall Road
Rockefeller Foundation
W. L. Mackensle King
Garrison Seeks 250 Million for Army Defense Plan
Washington report shows Secretary of War Garrison aiming for about 250 million dollars for Army defense. Over three weeks of White House conferences will align with congressional leaders to secure approval of the reorganized Army plan.
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Washington
Garam
Garrison
Wkrewe
Grant Roads More Time in Freight War
Interstate Commerce Commission grants railroads extra time to prepare a petition for reopening the Western Advance rate case. The extension covers rates on packing house products, tie stock, fresh meat, grains, and related freight, delaying the original order while not reopening it yet.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kansas City Engineer Returns From Starving Mexico City
C F Lamm civil engineer and Civil War veteran aged 73 recounts months of famine in Mexico City. He describes starving mules, meat taken from carcasses by locals, foreigners paying high prices, and widespread hardship with banks closed and goods scarce. He details attempts to escape and dangers from bandits and the military run suppression of shipments and property.
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Kansas City
C. F. Lamm
Mexico City
Mr. Lamm
Mexico
Prohibition on Treating in London Military District
The British military authorities plan a metropolitan order to prohibit treating within London troops. The measure would ban paying for another’s drink or supplying funds and extends to clubs and restaurants, with penalties for those who serve or allow such hospitality.
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London
Metropolitan Police District
Board of Central Centre
Clube End
Mile One
Chocolate Manufacturer Willem K Baker Dies in Winchester
Willem K Baker a chocolate manufacturer and banker died at his home in Winchester. Baker was known for his work in the local chocolate industry and served in banking. He passed away today in the presence of family.
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W. I Barker
Die Winchester
Willem K. Baker
Bankers Laud Neutral Stand in European Credit Policy
The Investment Bankers Association of America endorsed neutral foreign credits as a financial necessity amid current conditions and urged a similar stance in international transactions. Dr. L. K. Pratt argued the United States could become a creditor, framing world finance as a guiding slogan and noting trade often follows loans rather than the flag.
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L. K. Pratt
Capital Tied Up in Europe Casts Doubt on Loans
Dr. E. E. Pratt of the Investment Bankers' Association questions loan policy to Europe. He notes that since the war began American capital in foreign securities totals 257 million dollars and warns against funding destructive efforts. He urges directing funds to developing nations to spur growth.
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Denver
Colo
E. E. Pratt
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic
Investment Bankers’ Association of America
United States
Dru’ Pratt
Europe
South America
Africa
Australia
Gull wrecks plane near death of aviator in Ohio
Lorain Ohio Sept 21 Charles Ray aviator narrowly escaped death after a gull struck his face causing the biplane to plunge about 100 feet into the lake. He was rescued by nearby swimmers or lifesavers.
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Lorain
Ohio
Charles Ray
Ray
Kay
Like Savers
Woman Marrifu Ta Verns Dirs Of Old Ad
Me Thomas Slifer died today at Lanark following the twenty eighth anniversary of her marriage celebrated on March 24. She and her husband held a state record for length of married life.
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Fremport
Thomas Silfer
Lanark
Slifer
Laramie County Tops State in Number of Business Firms
Secretary of State Houn announced receipt of the state census in bound form. The 20 page pamphlet includes an introduction by F. M. Weatcott. It lists population by county and details on race, nationality and sex distribution, noting Laramie County has the largest Black and Chinese totals and 1 829 Indians state wide.
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Laramie County
Houn
F. M. Weatcott
Platte County
Weston County
Campbell
Converse
Sweetwater County
Auto Postal Routes Expanded Across States
The Postmaster General authorizes more than 500 rural auto routes with 320 in operation. Permanent carriers Zach and Terry will serve two pioneer routes in Quarryville Pa. Cars valued at 1800 yearly salaries, standardization plans, and rapid expansion follow.
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Washington
Postmaster General
Office of Information
Department
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Indiana
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Texas
Alabama
Kentucky
Maryland
Oregon
Fred W. Zach
Edward K. Terry
Quarryville
Zach
Terry
NM City
Leongih
Edholm Death Linked to Brooding and Finances
Evanston Wyoming reports N J Edholm, president and manager of a jewelry chain with Cheyenne, Green River, Evanston and Sparks stores, died Saturday night after brooding over his partner s death and financial concerns. The body to be buried at Mountain Cemetery next to his late partner. All Edholm stores to be closed today.
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N. J. Dholm
Andviews
Evanston
Wyo
Edholm
Cheyenne
Green River
Sparks
New
Archie Grigee
Chevenne
Jet
Griggs
AL A. Aria
The
Ceusnd
Moanatan
We. Edholm
Greatest War Budget Introduced in Britain
London reports Reginald McKenna introduces the greatest war budget in history as Britain funds the war at about 25 million dollars daily. The plan imposes drastic taxes on autos, bicycles, clocks, watches, and more with temporary rates, while incomes rise and high earners pay a larger share. Spirits and beer remain unchanged.
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London
House of Commons
Reginald McKenna
Great Britain
McKenna
Soldiers Parade At Fort Sheridan In Cool September Night
Five hundred Chinese soldiers moved to the civilian army camp at Fort Sheridan as the thermometer hovered around 40. Nightly parade ground activity highlighted a program of solid work, mental and physical, for the day.
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Chicago
Fort Sheridan
Murder of Actress and Business Man Shocks City
Police say they have no clear motive as Mire Marguerite Paugar and JC Crowell are found dead in an apartment house. Evidence is partially destroyed. the male victim shows blunt trauma and the female victim is identified as Crealore's wife.
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Mempuis
Marguerite Paugar
JC Crowell
Wes
Crealore
Public ownership of power sites urged at meeting
In Portland Henry S. Uraves urged public ownership of power sites at the Western States Water Power conference. He argued railroads and utilities once privately controlled should be publicly regulated, and water power development should follow public ownership principles to ensure public benefit.
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Henry S Uraves
Ehief
United Stated
Western States Water Power Conference
Metollic
Callionde
Uinet
Strom
Pailways
Balato
Walter
Sauthwemy
Cate
Tivaves
United States
Walter Power
Aif
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Wrather
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Ree
Ork
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Grant Roads
Pres
Wilson
Konsac
Post Office Department
Portune la Canoe
Parvele
Britain
Oold Ccs Sodev Its
POH Cutan Soldies
Portland
Ore
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