Thaw Faced Deportation Tug of War in Canada and U S
The Thaw case moves through Ottawa and Sherbrooke as immigration authorities consider deportation to New Hampshire amid irregular detention. Thaw may be arraigned on habeas corpus grounds, with Canada and U S authorities debating extradition as George L. Carnegie and wife head to assist.
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Harry K. Thaw
Canada
New Hampshire
Coaticook
Quebec
Auig
Sherbrooke
United States
Ion
Menegilde Ad
Vy Hampshire
Mulvene
Ottawa
Orning
Portland
She Kelsent
Mattewan
Thaw
Stanford White
George L. Carnegie
William
Washington
Explosion Kills Over 100 in Mexican Capital Suburb
An explosion tore through a street car facility in Bayas suburb of Mexico City, destroying homes within 500 feet. More than one hundred people were killed or injured, mostly women and children, as rescue teams pulled thirty bodies from the ruins and many wounded lay in the streets. The blast allegedly came from a collision between a dynamite loaded gondola and an iron pipe car.
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Mexico City
Mex
Baya
Tion
Criticism and public life in a wise maxim
An ancient king’s adage says this too shall pass guiding rulers through prosperity and adversity. The piece argues criticism keeps public men vigilant, noting Jefferson warned of wolves without speech and that warranted critique aids justice even when unmerited.
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Jefferson
Wilson Seeks Diplomatic solution with Huerta
President Wilson plans a conference with Senator Bacon after receiving another Huerta note. He aims to offer Huerta a chance to join a diplomatic settlement while maintaining pressure on cargo shipments to rebels. The administration notes Huerta’s recent claims of success and reduced disturbances, with conditions to proceed without delay if Huerta remains cooperative.
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United Press
Washington
Wilson
Bacon
Huerta
Alsace Lorraine Be Offered Entertainment in Berlin
Berlin August 19 The Daily Mail quote from Prof Hans Delbmek sparks debate over Alsace Lorraine and a German policy shift. The piece ties Delbruks views to broader German sentiment, while a separate report from Washington notes a Supreme Court action and a boy recovering after delirium following a baseball episode involving Walter Johnson.
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Berlin
Hans Delbmek
Joseph Compton Ricketts
London Daily Mail
Brame
Germany
Delbrucks
Francis Burton Harris Nomination as Governor General
Francis Burton Harris, a senior Democratic member of the House Ways and Means Committee, is nominated by Ament to be Governor General of the Philippines. The nomination goes to the Senate for consideration.
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Ament
Apy
Francis “Uri Morris
New York
Phillippines
Senate
Harris
House
Ways and Meant
Peace conference draws over eight hundred delegates
In The Hague today, more than eight hundred delegates gathered for the Twentieth Peace Conference, signaling strong turnout. Separately, Barr Woodfern Co advertises salesmen wanted with a monthly commission of 100 dollars plus expenses for cigars.
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Hague
Ning
Barr
Woodfern Co
Huerta Plays In Negotiations and Threats Escalate
In New York on August 19 Evelyn Nesbit Thaw fears for her life as Harry Thaw roams free. Mrs. Charles Holm also fears for her safety and urges seclusion. The report notes Thaw’s threats to kill Nesbit and considers Dr. Flint an adversary, while Huerta’s status in talks and Lind’s actions draw attention.
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New York
Uni
Evelyn Nesbit
Hether
Charles J. Holm
Thaw
Harry
United
Huerta
Bett
Lind
Ian
Berelo
Unclear submission from historic newspaper fragment
Fragmentary text provides partial phrases about political figures, foreign relations, and military movements but contains many garbled words. It references Mexico City, Huerta, and potential presidential considerations, with mentions of gunboats and warships and foreign officials observing events.
Wife testifies in Diggs defense in San Francisco trial
Mrs. Maury I Diggs testified in court as her husband faces charges while the defense plans to rebut the prosecution. Marsha Warrington took the stand in his behalf as both sides prepare for a juried verdict over two hours and twenty minutes per side. The judge set time limits and the case moves toward a late tomorrow afternoon ruling.
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San Francisco
Maury I. Diggs
Marsha Warrington
van Fleet
Railroad Wreck Near Ft. Smith Injures Passengers
Between twelve and twenty persons were injured, none seriously, when Frisco Slicker passenger train No. 144 collided head on with Midland Valley freight train No. 179. The crash occurred two poles west of the tunnel at Jensen on the Arkansas-Oklahoma state line at 529 o'clock yesterday evening. The freight train was en route from Muskogee to Ft. Smith and was more than an hour late. The cause of the wreck is not yet known.
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Midland Valley
Jenson
Muskogee
Ft. Smith
Kenown
Mexico Crisis Dominates News as Embassy Roles Shift
Fragmented text describes ongoing Mexican situation absorbing attention. Mentions ambassador resignation and a shift in diplomatic representation. Notes uncertainty about restoration efforts and the president facing pressure to settle tensions. Details are unclear and partially garbled.
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Mexico
Albany
Wilson
Secare
Linesota
Iean
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