United States Eyes Pan American Steps On Mexico Peace
The State Department announced an informal conference at Washington with ambassadors from Brazil and Argentina and ministers from Bolivia Uruguay and Guatemala to discuss restoring peace in Mexico. Officials say the gathering is confidential and may foster Pan American cooperation without immediate military action.
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Argentina
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Uruguay
Guatemala
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Atlivia
Uiguay
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South America
Marek
United States
Americas
Secretary Lansing clears way for two foreign steamers
Secretary Lansing transmitted a memo to the Department of Commerce stating that admission to the American registry for two foreign steamers owned by the American Trans Atlantic Company is permitted. It affirms no obstacle under international law or policy.
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Washington
American Trans Atlantic Company
Lansing
Department of Commerce
Washington Wharton Bank Closed After Officer Borrowing Violations
Wharton National Bank of Wharton Texas was closed by the Comptroller of the Currency for financial difficulties caused by excessive borrowing by its officers and directors and persistent violations of the National Bank Act.
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Texas Bank
Washington
Wharton National Bank
Wharton
Tex
National Bank Act
Wages Up 20 Percent at Hercules Powder Company
The Hercules Powder Company announced a twenty percent wage increase for all employees who have completed fifteen days of service. In Philadelphia, the torpedo boat destroyer Ericsson, built by the New York Shipbuilding Company, has been delivered to the government.
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Wilmington
Hercules Powder Company
Philadelphia
Ericsson
New York Shipbuilding Company
Relief Ship Tennessee Returns Home After Year Abroad
The armored vessel Tennessee is back in New York after a nearly year long European cruise aiding American refugees during the war. The shipary’s return marks end of a mission to protect and evacuate civilians, reflecting naval relief efforts amid ongoing hostilities.
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New York
Artijact
Tennessee
Big Rifle Order Refused in Pasadena
Burrows a wealthy Portland manufacturer announced he refused a telegraphic offer to supply 27 million dollars worth of rifles to the allies while spending the summer in Pasadena.
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Pasadena
T Burrows
Portland
Muzzle on Danish Press in Copenhagen War Era
A temporary law grants the Danish minister of justice power to restrain the press during wartime. The measure, hurried through parliament and signed by King Christian, aims to curb hostile commentary and maintain public order amid security concerns. The move sparks debate over press freedoms and government authority in Denmark.
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Copenhagen
Christian
Italy Backs Large U S Meat and Graf Purchases
The Italian government plans significant American meat purchases and graf for military forces and civilian use, aiming to secure supplies beyond what the army and navy require until July 31, 1916.
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U. S
Rome
American flag trampled as Mallory seized in Mexico City
State Department reports a grave incident in Mexico City involving American citizen Alfied Mallory and a Swiss accompanist. Zapatistas seized Mallory while he carried dispatches between officials, trampling the American flag and threatening death.
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State Department
Pachuelas
Alfied Mallory
Allen Mallory
United States
Zapatistas
Mallory
Lerses
Hiv Spaniandy
Sen
Mexico City
Vera Crue
Bryan Endorses Local Option Then Shifts to Prohibition
David S. Rose, former Milwaukee mayor, reports that William Jennings Bryan in 1908 backed local, county or state option but M nicago notes Fryar now repudiates local option for national prohibition. Four men die in a Big Four freight train fire near the depot as they sought passage to Cleveland. a fifth man escapes while fourteen cars burn.
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William Jennings Bryan
David S. Rose
Milwaukee
Rose
Denver
Fryar
Thaften
Cleveland
Russians Held in German Prisoner of War Boin
Berlin reports that the total number of Russian prisoners of war in Germany and Austria Hungary exceeds 1,500,000. The figure includes those reported by the general staff and encompasses officers and men.
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Berlin
Germany
Mexicans to Shoot Spy in Nogales Camp Trial
Joseph De Puy, claiming American citizenship, was sentenced by a court martial at Muyto rena camp across the line to be shot as a spy. The order follows his capture in the border area and reflects wartime penalties imposed on suspected espionage actions.
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Nogales
Joseph de Puy
Muytorena
Army Prepares for Cold With Adequate Warm Clothing
Berlin officers announce officially that German soldiers will have ample warm underclothing gloves and wristlets for use in an eventual campaign. The announcement stresses readiness and sufficient supplies for the troops facing winter conditions.
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Berlin
French Destroyer Le Bisson Sinks Austrian Submarine
The new French destroyer Le Bisson destroyed an Austrian submarine and naval depot on Ta ta Island in the Adriatic Sea with a single crew member reported aboard the vessel.
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Levee Row Prompts Legal Threats and Survey Demands
Arkansas reports indicate Attorney General says survey before consultation is unnecessary while Penitentiary Commission threatens an injunction to halt levee plans. Little Rock officials refuse talks with Lint Auburn district until expert survey of state convict farm at Cumming supports protecting 8000 acres of land from river floods.
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Auburn Levee District Board
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John Burkett
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Camibestin
Dumas
Vomnission Nak
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Pensioners rise as Confederate fund strains state boards
Reports from 50 of 75 county pension boards show a rise in Confederate pensioners by more than ten percent, with totals rising to 8515 this year from 855 last year across 59 counties. New applications totaled 1085 and 1886 deaths. Union County led increases, while Gar din, Lonoke and St Francis counties fell. The state plans to approve applications though funds are stretched, with many institutions undergoing rapid improvements at low cost.
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State Pension Board
Ancitor's
SSS
Garland
Lonoke
St. Francis
Union County
State Hospital
Tin Hospital
Hays
Mustache fashion and church progress debated
A writer muses on why the British army adopted mustaches from Austrian officers during Waterloo and Crimea days, noting guards resisted line regiments. Dr Ernest Richardson of Princeton cites Dr Samuel J Andrews on progress, contrasting church growth with historical figures and synagogues in Jerusalem and Philadelphia.
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London
London Chronicle
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Princeton University
Samuel J. Andrews
Philadelphia
Doctor Andrews
Jerusalem
Jesus Christ
Pellagra Sufferer Reports Recovery After Remedy
Ringgold Louisiana reader Mrs 8 A Cotter writes she is now perfectly well and gaining weight after Pellagra. She praises a remedy from American Componniting Co claiming ills cured and urges others to obtain the free Pellagra remedy. The letter includes testimonials and promotional notes about refunds and a cartoonist anecdote.
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Pel Tagra
Raughn
American Componniting Co
Jasper
Ala
Hair or No Hair Hot Shampoos Promote Healthy Hair
An old advertisement extols Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment for scalp care to clear dandruff soothe itching and promote healthy hair growth. It invites readers to sample free by mail via a Boston address. The page also weaves in various humorous and promotional snippets.
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Cuticura
Dept. XY
Boston
Slander as a Violent Rising Force in Public Life
The text traces slander from a whispered seed to a mechanized public outcry. It shows words growing into a storm that spreads through speech and media, transforming into a collective hatred and prohibition. It invokes Heautranny figures and ends with a question about who could stop it.
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Bern
Heaumarchais
She Was Wine. Patience And You Kay He Tried
A brief conversational fragment recounts a girl recounting an attempted kiss. She recalls telling him to call for her mother who paid no attention, noting her mother was once a girl herself.
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Patience
Patrice
Mother
Bond's Liver Pills Ad Draws Cautious Gaze From Society
An advertisement touts Bond's Liver Pills as curing headaches and liver complaints with promises of mild safety and low cost. A separate note remarks that Twobble seeks a cultured circle, described as dangerous for a young girl and hinting at potential social scrutiny.
Elevator access dispute at apartment house door prompt
An Alternative, Caller at door of apartment house asks if tp elevator is reachable and whether walking up is needed. Janitor responds that running is allowed if desired and denies requiring stairs.
Unclear text fragment about burns and pets in cookery ad
Fragmentary readable lines discuss burns relief by Hanford Balsam of Myrrh, a remark about every woman needing a pet, and a saying about a man who drinks a certain fish and water. No coherent news item found.
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