Guadalajara Taken by Constitutionalists After 48 hour Battle
Guadalajara, capital of Jalisco, falls to Gen. Alvaro Obregon’s forces after a fierce 48 hour battle. About 5,000 prisoners taken. reports say Barrison number about 12,000, with up to 6,000 escaping. Artillery, stores, and numerous small arms captured. Obregon pursues fugitives toward Queretaro and San Luis Potosi. No confirmed federal casualties given by generals. Villa rejects peace parley, insisting no talks while victory pursues on the battlefield.
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Guadalajara
Jasco
Mex
Jalisco
Republic of Mexico
Alvaro Obregon
Department of the Northwest
Ovar
Zone
Barrison
Obrefon
Quarataro
San Lula Potoal
Blanco
Tapic
Bianco
Obregon
Zacatecas
Genaeral Obregon
Washington
Mexico City
Welsh Takes World Lightweight Title In Remarkable 20-Round Fight
London July 9 Freddie Welsh won the world lightweight title by decision after 20 rounds with Willie Ritchie. Neither man staggered in defeat. Ritchie failed to land a single knockout punch while Welsh appeared untroubled, winning the title more easily than any prior challenger.
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London
Freddie Welsh
Willie Ritchie
Evan
Freddie
Ritchie
Carman Held on Murder Charge in Hempstead Slaying
Mrs Flor ence Conklin Carman was arrested at her Freeport home on the charge of murdering Mrs Lulu D Bailey of Hempstead on June 30. Held without bail for examination, she collapsed in court and pleaded not guilty.
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Freeport
N. Y
Florence Conklin Carman
Lulu D. Bailey
Hempstead
Meneola
Greece Sells Battleships to Greece for Navy Use
Washington July 10 The sale of the United States battleships Mississippi and Idaho for use in the Greek navy closed on Wednesday with delivery to Secretary Daniels of a check for 12 536 275 96 dollars.
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Greece
Washington
United States
Missignippi
Idaho
Secretary Daniels
Scheck
Two Die in Auto Smash Near Patchogue
July 10 Edwin Bailey a former state senator and Olin Brooks of Patchogue were found dead under the hood of Bailey s wrecked automobile on the outskirts of the village.
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Patchogue
L. I
Edwin Bailey
Olin Brooks
Bailey
National Education Association elects Dr Jordan president
The National Education Association adopted policies for the coming year amid strong female influence with women securing five of ten vice presidencies and endorsing suffrage and equal pay for teachers. Dr David Starr Jordan was elected president as Oakland, California, was chosen for next year’s meeting place.
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Paul
Minin
National Education Association
Association
David Starr Jordan
Leland Stanford University
Oakland
Cal
Edmon J. James
University of Manola
Save Arctic Explorers Reach Wrangell Island Rescue
The revenue cutter Bear under Captain Robert A. Bartlett will sail from Nome within a week to Wrangell Island off Alaska to evacuate 18 men and four Eskimos, one a woman, stranded since March 10 after the Karluk wrecked January 10 north of Herald Island. Provisions and boat valuables were left on the ice as the ship sank. Two parties attempted landfall on Herald Island but failed.
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Seattla
Wash
Bear
Robert A. Bartlett
Stefingson
Karluk
Nome
Wrangell Island
Alaska
Herald Island
Will of Rev W. Palmore Leaves 40000 To College
News from far and near reports the will of Rev W. Palmore editor of the Christian Advocate leaving 40000 to Central Female College Lexington Missouri. The estate valued at 100000 goes to the Methodist Episcopal church south. Other brief items note coastal Norway cruise by Emperor William and a Paris golf championship won by J D Edgar of England.
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St. Louis
W. 3. Palmore
Christian Advocate
Central Female College
Lexington
Methodist Episcopal Church
Kiel
Germany
Emperor William
Hohenzolern
Norway
Paris
J. D. Edgar
England
Cleveland
Corrigan, McKinney Iron Company
St. Alexis Hospital
Salisburg
Biburg Club
Lady Josephine
Wilma Stop
Longueville
Minister to Greece Williams resigns from post
George Williams, United States minister to Greece and Montenegro, asked Secretary of State Bryan to tender his resignation to the president. The move had been foreshadowed when a statement issued in Philadelphia said the president had requested resignation by cable.
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George Williams
Bryan
Wilson
Washington
United States
Greece
Montenegro
Williams
Philadelphia
Cable
Revolt at Blackwell's Island Prison Breaks Out
A second revolt in two weeks erupts at the city work house on Blackwell's Island New York July 11 insurgents attempt to damage machinery and burn buildings with the facility amid unrest.
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Blackwell's Island
New York
Blackwell’s Island
Blast Injures Many in Cleveland Iron Plant Incident
A gas explosion at the McKinney Iron company plant in Cleveland injures many workers including at least six severely hurt. The blast sent debris across the factory area and prompted emergency crews to respond. Police and inspectors arrived to assess the scene and identify victims. Further details on fatalities or total casualties were not immediately available.
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Cleveland, O
Jay
Corrigan, McKinney Iron Company
St. Alexis Hospital
CONDITIONS OF CROPS ESTIMATES FOR 1914 YIELDS
The Department of Agriculture reports July 1 crop conditions and acreage with probable yields for winter wheat spring wheat and all wheat corn oats barley and rye. It lists 1913 and 1914 acreages conditions and per acre yields with total production estimates for this year and previous year.
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Washington
Board of the Department of Agriculture
Business men press for trusted regulation at White House
A Chicago Association of Commerce delegation visited President Wilson in Washington on July 10 to urge a stronger Interstate Trade Commission with power to define what is reasonable and just in business. They sought a law guiding businessmen to avoid federal harassment and to stabilize conditions in the heart of the nation.
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Washington
Chicago
White House
Chicago Association of Commerce
Wilson
Interstate Trade Commission
Daring home attack in Wakefield cited in July report
A daring attempt to assault Lomb at a Wakefield Massachusetts home is described with a tomb hurled into the kitchen and a blast that threw residents from their beds. The report notes Stout and others in the household involved, with casualties mentioned. In Grand Rapids, Gerald W. Doan aged 24, son of Alderman JG Doan, was killed and four others were injured when their car overturned.
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Wakefield
Maas
Stout
Grand Rapids
Mich
Gerald W. Doan
J. G. Doan
Hero
War veteran Charles H Moore dies in Pittsburg Kansas
Charles H Moore, a Gubter War veteran who fought with General Qua tar in its Indian campaign in the Northwest, died at his home in Pittsburg Kansas. He was Td years old. Moore missed the battle of the Little Big Horn.
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Gubter
Pittsburg
Kan
Charles H. Moore
Quatar
Campasigna
Northwest
Moore
the Little Big Horn
Senate Committee Rejects Jones Federal Reserve Nomination
The senate committee on banking and currency voted 7 to 4 to report unfavorably Thomas D. Jones of Chicago for governor of the Federal Reserve Board. Warburg may appear before the committee only if President Wilson desires. Ford and Wilson discuss business and trust laws, with Ford noting a 50 percent efficiency gain at his firm. The Rucker bill on campaign contribution publicity passes the House 103 to 19.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Banking and Currency
Thomas D. Jones
Chicago
Federal Reserve Board
Pomerene
Hollis
Shafroth and
Lee
Maryland
Jones
Hitchcock
Reed
Paul M. Warburg
Warburg
Henry Ford
Detroit
Wilson
White House
Ford
United States
Senate
Committee On Banking and Currency
Rucker
House
Ex Mayor Busse Dies at Home in Chicago
Former Chicago mayor Fred A. Busse died at his Sheridan Road home on Thursday after a sudden sinking spell. The death was due to malignant endocarditis and valvular disease of the heart. Busse had served as mayor for four and a half months. Born in Chicago on March 3, 1868, he entered politics at a young age, earning broad respect from friends and colleagues.
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Chicago
Fred A. Busse
Sheridan Road
Mr. Busse
Canadian murderer hanged in Winnipeg for bank manager's murder
John Krafchenko was hanged here for the murder of J. T. Arnold, manager of the Bank of Montreal at Plum Coulee, Man. Light minutes after he mounted the scaffold he was dead.
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Winnipeg
Man
John Krafchenko
J. T. Arnold
Bank of Montreal
Plum
Coulee
Deficiency Bill Out: Navy Costs Rise for Mexican Crisis Supplies
The house appropriations committee reported a $4.59 million general deficiency bill, financing public buildings across multiple states. Navy funds reach $1.28 million to cover extra supplies for Vera Cruz forces. four new dreadnoughts slated as Nos. 89 Arizona No. 40 California No. 41 Mississippi No. 42 Idaho, each about 31,400 tons, 608 feet long, 97 feet beam, 21 knots.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Aledo
Artus
Okla
Beaver Dam
Wis
Benton Harbor
Mich
N. C
California
Modesto
San Luis Obispo
Colorado
Glennwood Springs
Sterling
Montrose
Florida
West
Georgia
Dougtag
Dawson
Forsyth
Madison
Sandersville
Waynesboro
West Point
Kendallville
Plymouth
Salem
Warsaw
Ohio
Coshocton
Delphos
Kenton
Washington Court House
Iowa
Des Moines
Treasury
Navy Departments
Navy
Vera Cruz
Navy Department
Daniely
Congress
New York Navy Yard
Arizona
Mississippi
Idaho
Union
Petras jury discharged after three days of deliberation
Geneva Illinois July 13 after nearly nonstop deliberations the Petras murder jury told Judge Clinton Irwin there was no chance of a verdict and was discharged. Petras is jailed to await new trial while Homer Eddy was the lone juror voting for conviction. The state plans perjury charges against two witnesses.
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Geneva
Tony Petras
Clinton Irwin
Petrus
Tyers
Tressie Hollander
Homer Eddy
Ulster Unionists back Carson push to arm volunteers
Belfast reports the provisional government formed by Ulster unionists gives Sir Edward Carson power to mobilize volunteers at a moment’s notice. Carson urged action to force Britain to decide, warning peace without surrender. In Pittsburgh, workers return after Westinghouse strike. Ohio plans extra session to cut state taxes.
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Belfast
Ireland
Ulster Unionists
Edward Carson
Sir Edward Carson
Uister
Beauty Rules for Summer Health and Diet
Summer health advice emphasizes light, digestible meals such as fish eggs poultry salads cheese and fruit with milk and egg sweets. Moderation in beverages including iced drinks is urged and rose water with benzoin helps refresh the face. A soft handkerchief, non fat cream, and light powder complete the routine to protect against freckles and sunburn.
Itched and Burned Child Treated With Cuticura
Mrs L White reports a six month old baby suffered a severe head and face eruption with water oozing and itching for weeks. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment with warm bathes the child slept better and was fully healed within about two weeks. Boston advertising notice for Cuticura products and free skin book.
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Silverwood
Mich
Fussy Lady Conductor Clash On Street Car
A fussy woman complains to the conductor after a rude man spits on the car floor. The conductor replies that spitting is not allowed but invites the woman to ride on the platform if she prefers. Report is from the Cincinnati Enquirer.
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Cinelmnati Enquirer
Odd Arrangement Noted On Wharf Vessel Tying
A fragmentary remark recalls a vessel tied up to a wharf and mirrors a past scene where a ship could not make knots. The cryptic wording hints at timing and skill in handling lines, with no clear event or named entities.
Looks That Way Bill and Jill Talked to Death Joke
A comic exchange plays on a belief in being talked to death and social banter about gender pay gaps. The dialog features references to a product ad for Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills claimed to cure stomach issues. It ends with a line about Maria's graduation outfit described in lighthearted gossip.
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Bill
Jill
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Villa
Huerta
Mrs. Carman
U. K
Women’s Rights
Jordan le
Bartlett
Montana Miners’ Union
Butte
William “Mackie’ McDonald
Secedera
U. S. Reporting Board
Department of Agriculture
Senate Committee ON Banking
Jan Kubelik
Berlin
Afton Steel Company
Alton
Ill
Alton Steal Company
Petras
Ulster
Pittsburgh
Westinghouse Corporation
Columbus
Cox
Andress
Rub-No-More Co
Ft. Wayne, Ind
Boomsa & Bosenent Press Co
Waat Water Gt
Srracuee
N.Y
Fletcher
Wright
Maria
Julets
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