War World News Bulletin Hails Balkan and Frontline Shifts
Rome reports capture of Austrian positions in Lugana valley and German assaults near Verdun repulsed. Russians claim gains in Bukowina while Turks press into Persian frontier. Carrizal clash leaves Mexican forces dominant. Nebraska guard called to border as U S drafts National Guard for service.
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Union News Service
Rome
Lugana
Meuse
Paltak Pass
Galicia
Volhynia
Bukowina
Czernowitz
Germany
Fleury
Verdun
Bucharest
Romania
Thiaumont
Tenth Cavalry
Carriza
Columbus
N. M
Charles T. Boyd
Gomez al Carrizal
Funston
Pershing
San Antonio
Tex
Carranza
Carrizal
Nebraska
Will Orpet
Marion Lambert
Waukegan
Scottish Rite
Los Angeles
Lee S. Smith
Pittsburg
Express
Chicago
Congress
House
Naco, Ariz
United States
United States Immigration Office
Camp Withycombe
Ore
Oregon National Guard
San Diego
Calif
Train carries 150 Americans from Mexico City toward Vera Cruz
Amid war turmoil reports say a special train with 150 Americans left Mexico City bound for Vera Cruz. Other dispatches note fishermen warn of famine in Cologne and the sinking of the Russian steamer Mercury with heavy loss of life.
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Mexico City
Vera Crus
Amsterdam
France
Crown Council
Constantine
Zaimis
Athens
War Ultimatum Sent to Mexico
Gen Trevino announces a formal war ultimatum directed at Mexico amid rising tensions. The ultimatum demands a clear response within 48 hours, warning of further actions if terms are not met.
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Denver
War Department
Gamble
Golden Rifle Range
Wilsons Ultimatum Pushes U S Toward Mexico War
Washington reports that after Carranza admitted orders bore responsibility for the Carrizal massacre President Wilson sent an ultimatum demanding Carranza declare hostility and surrender the seventeen American prisoners. U S troops prepare to occupy Juarez Agua Prieta Matamoros and other border towns with orders for swift action and potential seizure of rail lines.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
Carranza
Carrizal
Wilson
Juarez
Agua Prieta
Matamoros
Bell
el Paso
Fort Bliss
Camp Cotton
Battle hero Captain Morey reaches safety after desert ordeal
Capt Lewis Sidney Morey commanded Troop K at Carrizal and, though wounded, joined the main American force with two troopers. He reportedly wrote a field note while hiding in a ground hole 2,000 yards from battle. His men later carried him two miles before abandoning him, thinking him near death.
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Morey
Safe
San Antonio
Tex
Lewis Sidney Morey
Tenth Cavalry
Carrizal
United States Army
Austin
Funston
Capt
MoCort Named New Bishop for Los Angeles
The Right Rev John J Mo Cort D D auxiliary bishop of Philadelphia was appointed bishop of Los Angeles California in a major church leadership move. The appointment places Mo Cort as the top church authority for a large Catholic diocese and signals significant leadership change in the region.
Evasive remarks and odd advice quoted
A dialogue features playful evasions about encouragement from Mish Grabcom and a joke about marriage and tennis. Quoted lines mix in playful confirmation and a claim about onions aiding sleep while noting iron rust effects.
Car Purchase Motivation Revealed in Domestic Tale
A narrator explains buying a car was not his wish but a move to keep their cook from leaving after her marriage to a chauffeur. The family maintains the chauffeur’s employment to preserve household staff.
Doctor’s Daughter Demands Free Operation Tale
Dialogue recounts Mrs Youngwedd asking her father a doctor to operate for her at any time free of charge. The exchange reveals a promise of medical service without cost.
American Fur Heads Preferred by Kingston Furrier
A Kingston Ontario furrier cites Consul Felix Johnson noting imported American fur heads surpass Canadian products for trimming. The US heads dry to keep shape. Canadian heads stay moist and deform as the tongue and teeth drop out. Price differences favor the American at about 1.50 per gross versus 2.50 Canadian, even with duties.
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Kingston
Ont
United States
Felix
Johnson
Canada
Man recounts chase in night attire amid arc light glare
A husband admits he struck his wife with a fence picket after she chased him from their home at night while he wore a night shirt. The Louisville Courier-Journal notes the public spectacle may color the public’s view of the incident.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
The Proof of Honest Belief and the Conscience Fund
The quotation critiques views of global honesty and suggests a satire of a conscience fund paying national debt. It implies public sentiment hinges on belief in integrity and questions financial ethics in national affairs.
Household cleaning tip from old issue
Worth Knowing suggests using soda and water to clean burned kettles and grease on floors. It recommends sprinkling soda on bathroom bowls and tubs and then washing with lukewarm water for good results.
New Woods Found For News Print Paper Use
Government scientists report 11 new tree species show promise for newsprint production in the country. White and red fir dominate California forests, with lodgepole pine western yellow pine and Douglas fir also mentioned as potential sources.
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California
Vacation in Michigan Woods Brings Quiet Views
Gyer plans a summer trip to the Michigan woods. Myer asks about sights and Gyer notes little scenery but mentions abundant logging activity and sights to saw.
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Gyer
Michigan Woods
Myer
Silent Remark From Dark Rack Echoes
A deaf mute on a couch rose in darkness and made a silent, grave remark that the world may never hear, reflecting a stark but unseen warning.
Riches Have Wings Quote Sparks Cautious Advice
A proverb frames wealth as elusive and urges active effort over idle waiting, cautioning readers against passivity while riches may come only through action and persistence.
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