Heavy fighting in Mexico as rebels press Agua Calientas
United Press reports from Mexico City on August 9 that a large rebel force has battered Agua Calientas for two days, aided by reinforcements despite heavy insurgent losses from Federal artillery. Representative Lind is not threatened and is to arrive in Vera Cruz. Huerta vows protection and recognition terms for Wilson.
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Mexico City
Agua Calientas
Lind
Vera Cruze
Huerta
Wilson
Mexico
McAdoo Seeks 150 Million for Crop Movement Funds
Treasury officials and bankers from the central west met with Secretary McAdoo and Assistant Secretary Williams to discuss expanding federal funds for crop movement. The initial 50 million may be raised to 150 million if needed to avert money stringency, bankers noting 50 million could suffice while deposits would ease seasonal strains.
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Washington
West
South
Central West
McAdoo
John Skelton Williams
Treasury Department
Middle States
Tillman Wins Quiet Primary Fight in Fayetteville
The Fayetteville primary between Tillman and Rodgers produced a lively contest. Tillman demonstrated strong political skill, while Rodgers appeared inexperienced, offering a dignified campaign without personal attacks. The vote was a city limits test with no rural input.
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Tilllbhnan
Rodgers
Tillman
Fayetteville
Harrison Suffers Two Large Warehouses Burned
Fire at 1 am destroyed two warehouses at the Harrison freight depot housing the Northwest Arkansas Oil Company and the Ozark Grocer Company. The blaze, fed by oil, gasoline, and explosives, caused total loss. insurance and exact figures are uncertain. The cause remains unknown, with some suggesting a switch engine spark but no firm conclusion.
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Harrison
Ark
Maj
H.A . Crandell
Northwest Arkansas Oil Company
Ozark Grocer Company
Oil Company
No Prospect of Special Session in Arkansas Levee Bond Debate
Aug 9 Little Rock reports very little prospect for a special legislative session. The St Francis levee board may seek authority to sell 1.5 million dollars in bonds at over 5 1 2 percent interest. Gov. G W Hays opposes the session saying it would be unfair to force state taxpayers to cover the extra costs. He argues bonds at five and a half percent would strain taxpayers and notes Camden's district pays around 4 percent and bonds sold at par. He cautions about overall costs and benefits of the improvement.
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Little Rock
St. Francis
G. W. Hays
Gov. Hays
Governor Sulzer Urged to Resign Amid Impeachment Talk
With Barawley’s Committee set to report on Sulzer’s stock investments and incomplete campaign contributions, Sulzer’s supporters hint at a counter move next week. The New York World now urges his resignation to spare the state further shame.
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United Press
New York
Barawley
Sulzer
The
New York World
Presidency to seek Senate counsel on war policy
The President plans to confide all war policy to the Senate committee that would make the final recommendation. a special representative lands at Vera Cruz and Bryan is expected to attend the conference. Further instructions have been sent to Vera Cruz for delivery to Lind.
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United Presa
Washington
Presidie
Senate
Vera Cruze
United
Bryan
Lind
Bull Moose Get Office on Federal Reserve Board
An eleventh hour amendment would place four of seven members on the Federal Reserve Board under presidential appointment with at most two from the same party. The Bull Moose movement is referenced as supporting the reform.
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United Press
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Man Cuts Fuse to Save High School in Sutton Bomb
London August 9 A policeman cut the sputtering fuse from a bomb found in Sutton High School Nottingham where Lloyd George was to speak saving the building Suspects are suffragettes Try a Want Ad In The Dabs
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London
Sutton Nottingham
Lloyd George
Charges by Senator Smith on Adminothalion Link to Huerta Regime
Senator Smith of Michigan charged that the Maderista Junta led by Sherburn Hopkins influenced the State Department to dismiss Wilson. He said the group molded public opinion and shaped government attitude toward the Huerta regime, provoking protests from Democratic Senators. Smith promised to provide supporting information and cited Sommerfield of the constitutionalist lobby.
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Washington
Maderista Junta
Sherburn Hopkins
State Department
Wilson
Senate
Smith
Michigan
Huerta
Mandya
Sommerfield
Constitutionalist
Murder of Flor ence Brown tied to acquaintance
In Dallas a police chief states only definite finding is that Miss Flor ence Brown was killed by someone she knew. External detectives are working under cover to shield them from amateur sleuths. A prominent witness seeks police protection from the crowds. Also note a Frisco timetable change effective tomorrow.
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Texas
Florence T. Brown
Henry Tanner
Brown
Prisoner Surrenders After Three Year Term
John Sisk a Greene County farmer voluntarily surrendered at the state penitentiary to finish seven months of his sentence for grand larceny. A separate report notes a Washington township mother dived into a well to rescue her unconscious child, then summoned help after reaching safety. Salem Banner.
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Little Rock
State Penitentiary
Johm Sisk
Greene County
J. L. Smith
Sisk
Smith
Salem Banner
Who Will Be Senator in Arkansas Race
The Arkansas senatorial contest heats up as Governor Donaghey illness opens a wide field. Incumbent James P Clarke appears set to face Judge W F Kirby and Judge Joseph M Hill with others rumored to join. The race promises sharp contrasts in character and vision.
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Geo. W. Donaghey
James P. Clarke
W. F. Kirby
The
Supreme Court
Donaghey
United States Senate
Joseph M. Hill
Ft. Smith
Judge Hill
Garland
Robinson
Jove Robinson
Wanted A Cook At Gilbert House On Dickson Street
A brief classified notice seeks a cook for Gilbert House located on Dickson Street. The ad requests experienced applicants with necessary kitchen skills and availability for immediate employment.
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Gilbert House
Dickson St
Hays Declines to Interfere in Davidson Execution
Governor Hays refused to intervene with the planned execution of Odus Davidson in Harrison next Monday for the murder of Ella Barham. The case prompted no clemency action from the governor as the date approached.
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Hays
Little Rock
Odus Davidson
Harrison
Ella Barham
Administration Forms Night Meeting On Mexican Situation
President invites Senate Foreign Relations Committee members to discuss Mexico at the White House at 8 tonight. Republicans criticize the move as partisan. Lind’s arrival in Vera Cruz is said to have been delayed on purpose. The New Hampshire liaised with Arlington Wireless. committee meets behind closed doors. majority supports ending the arms embargo to the constitutionalists.
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United Press
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
White House
Root
Lodge
Borah
State Department
Lind
Vera Craze
New Hampshire
Arlington
Galveston
Senate Foreign Relation Committee
Man From Greene County In Canada Wants Arkansas Help
A Greene County man living in Canada is sought by Arkansas authorities. Canada will extradite the American citizen if Arkansas accepts him for admission to a state hospital. Attorney General Moose requested Greene County to issue a certificate to admit him, clarifying his status as an Arkansas citizen.
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Little Rock
Greene County
Canada
Arkansas
Montreal
Moose
Little Reek
Record Heat Feeds Crisis Across Kansas City Region
Temperatures reached 99 at noon in Kansas City, with hot southerly winds driving extreme heat across Missouri Oklahoma and Kansas. Reports describe shriveling crops, livestock stress, and water shortages. the Kansas River sits at a multi year low. Forecasters predict slight relief today with cooler temperatures and scattered showers.
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Missouri
Oklaooma
Kansas
Topeka
Dresden
States
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