Huerta Ultimatum Threatens Mexico United States
In a Mexico City crisis the Huerta government gives the United States until midnight to recognize Mexico, signaling severed relations and possible war. Senor Urrutia announces the ultimatum and notes that two Mexican replies to Washington demand an immediate response, with Mexico ready to resist intervention.
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Mexico City
United States
Huerta
Mexico
Senor Urrutia
Interior
Apolicaman
John Lind
Washington
O’shaughnessy
Huarta
Presidenteona
Huerta Rebuffs Lind As Interference Sparks Mediation Talk
The Mexican government refused to admit receipt of Lind notes, with official reception by Gamboa and Foreign Secretary accepting Lind’s preliminary note seen as mere courtesy. Huerta’s hard line against foreign interference remains, despite Washington’s peacemaking suggestions. Publics see potential U.S. recognition as a factor in Mexico’s response.
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Huerta
Lind
Mexico
Republic
United States
Washington
Mr. Lind
Gamboa
39 DROWNED AT SEA Panengere Period
Seattle August 19 thirty two passengers and seven crew were lost when the State of California struck an uncharted rock and wrecked in Gambier Bay Alaska. The steamer sank in minutes, many drowned before escaping their staterooms. Lists incomplete as pursers kept no records. Survivors rescued by the Jefferson and rafts as bodies were recovered at sea. Names of the dead include Mrs Ward and daughter and several others with many missing.
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Seattle
Wash
State of California
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Gambier Bay
Alaska
Juneau
Jefferson
Tealdes
Ward
Mises Risdon
John Vandertoen
Laelia Hobro
May Dixon
C. E. Spithhill
Lit- Siwn B. Norman
Nick Pitulas
Turks Open New War With Bulgaria Advance Report
London dispatch says Bulgaria and Turkey near full conflict as Turkish forces seize Demotica and other points along the Maritza. Bulgaria reports Turkish march toward Kirjali and Gumuljina while the porte readies Aiadrano ple with Haver Bey commanding about 260,000 troops, soon to 400,000.
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London
Bulgaria
Turkey
Prince Said Halim
Demotica
Maritza
Sofia
Kirjali
Gumuljina
Aidrianople
Haver Bey
Tillman on the Warpath in Aug Speech
Washington reports Senator Tillman of South Carolina railing against woman suffrage divorce and the idle rich. He links suffrage to divorce evil and laments emancipation stripping women of attributes that make man his worship as he returns to combative form after a period of illness.
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Washington
Ben Tillman
South Carolina
Convicta
C. GC. McClaughry
Reformatory
Anamosa
Ames
Grove
Agricultural College
Board of
Centrol
McClaughry
Burglar Takes $10,000 in Gems in Newport Jewel Case
In Newport Rhode Island on Saturday night a burglar entered the Hermann jewelry store and stole jewels and silverware valued at about $10,000. Local police investigation is underway as the crime is described as a major jewel heist with investigators pursuing leads.
Huerta Demand Triggers Washington Commmotion
A Mexico City press bulletin claiming the United States must recognize Huerta by midnight caused a rush of activity in Washington. Officials sought confirmation while warning that an unconditional demand for recognition could force a diplomatic crisis and possible withdrawal of Americans from Mexico.
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Washington
Mexztco City
United States
Huerta
Bryan
State Department
Mexico
Tumulty
America
Mexican
Parcel Post Sets Record With Peach Shipment
A record parcel post shipment passed through Albuquerque as 240 crated peaches in transit from Farmington to Gallup, N M will cover about 1000 miles before arrival. The shipment marks a milestone in long distance fruit transit via parcel post.
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Parcel Post
Albuquerque
N. M
Farmington
Gallup
Iowa Laws Face Unconstitutional Rulings Three Decisions
The Iowa attorney general reports three recent rulings declare state laws unconstitutional, including the Cosson law, the fair excursion rate law, and the Webb-Kenyon liquor shipment law. Judges Hunter and Applegate weigh further challenges as Capitol extension cases move toward the supreme court.
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McPherson, Smith and
van Valkenberg
Council Bluffs
Webb-Kenyon
Francia M. Hunter
Wapello County
Hunter
Applegate
Guthrie Center
John W. Rowley
Keosaugqua
Capitol
George Cosson
Supreme Court
Redight
Cosson
Carson
District Court
Central Manufacturing Company of
Iowa City
Rock
Allen
Royal Metamorphosis and Kings Tact in Punch Quip
A humorous Punch caption illustrates a king changing into a four horses carriage and driving through a cattle district. The gag highlights regal tact in a playful, satirical tone.
Persistent Woodpecker Faces New Twist on Trolley Pole
A woodpecker again targets a trolley pole, challenging workers as crews attempt to deter the bird. The repeated strikes threaten equipment, prompting renewed efforts to protect lines and prevent outages.
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Woodpecker
Observation on currency value in America humor
An anecdote from Everybody's Magazine shows a teacher explaining foreign money's value in the United States. When Little Harry is asked to convert four guineas, he replies with a comical figure: a dollar and a half.
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America
Httle Harry
Harry
Everybody’s Magazine
Desperate Remedy Reveals Park Riot Delay Plan
A stranger watches a crowded park rally as a local politician calls a mass meeting to discuss plans for mav tog. The scarce grass, scraggy shrubs, and displaced crowd ring a speaker’s platform, signaling tension over the suffragist riot rumor and civic action.
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Oxford Junction
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