Fighting at Cerro Blanco as Villa and Garranza troops clash
Heavy fighting between de facto government troops under General Ernesto Garcia and Villistas reported near Cerro Blanco below Parral continues. Foreign residents in Chihuahua City plan economic improvements with support from General Jacinto Trevino as bandit activity and mine raids fuel border tensions.
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Villa
Garranza
Cerro Blanco
Chihushue
Ernesto Garcia
Villistas
Parral
Jacinto Trevino
Carranza Army
Measles Epidemic Hits State Troops
Nashville July 12 An epidemic of measles has broken out in the state mobilization camp with seven cases in a battalion of the Third Infantry under quarantine. Officers fear the outbreak may delay immediate departure for the border. President Wilson agreed to accept the resignation of Major General Goethals as Panama Canal governor at an early date.
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Nashville
Tenn
Third Infantry
Ee Iahan
Washington
Wilson
Goethals
Panama Canal
Girl Drowns in a Cistern in Minnesota
Thirteen-year-old girl drowns in a cistern incident in Thief River Falls Minnesota. Neighbors discovered the child in the covered cistern at a neighbor’s home this afternoon. Rescue attempts were futile. The family had lived near the river for years and the mother and father survive with several siblings.
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Tot
Thief River Falls
Herald
Minn
Ed Ness
Lattre
Ine Mees
Childre
New York Faces Heat Wave Amid Infantile Paralysis Toll
In New York on July 12 despite intense heat the infantile paralysis outbreak shows 17 deaths and 102 new cases reported in the city’s five boroughs within the last 24 hours. The day’s toll marks a downturn from prior periods, with officials citing weather as a possible factor.
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New York
New York City
Orpet murder trial recounts wheel print and a life sentence demand
In Waukegan on July 13 Judge Donnelly heard state arguments in the Marion Lampert murder case. Ralph P. Dady traced footprints with a blue print to February 10 in Helm's Woods linking Lampert's death to cyanide poisoning. The state seeks life imprisonment, arguing Lampert planned events and carried letters and items indicating intent, while defense counsel Ralph F. Potter prepares his response.
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Waukegan
Donnelly
Ralph P. Dady
Cady
Helm’s Woods
Marion
Ralph F. Potter
David R. Joslyn
Orpet
Helm's Woods
Minnie Rumesy
Dady
Eleanor
Florence Russell
Florence
Schoo
Marion Comtem
Lemon
Frank Lambert
No Movement Ordered Yet for North Dakota Guard Border Trip
Fort Lincoln North Dakota July 19 Members of the North Dakota guard grow restless as delays loom for a possible border trip. Transportation is prepared with Soo line coaches and cook cars ready to move to the Mexican border if orders are issued. Rumors say San Diego as the destination. examinations at the border may be required for volunteers, with many told to return home if not chosen.
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Herald
Fort Lincoln
N. D
North Dakota Guard
Eetcee
Soo Line
Cook
San Diego
Cal
Berg
Lone
Fraine
Hungary Frowns on Feminist Movement Postponed
Budapest reports that during wartime Hungary frowns on feminist activity as a planned congress by the Hungarian Feminists Association is indefinitely postponed after police objections in Budapest.
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Budapest
Hungary
Hungarian Feminist’ Association
Mines in Minnesota Resume Slowly as Strike Falters
July 13 report from visa Minnesota notes most local mines have resumed little, with gradual reopening across the range. Biwabik's one large mine prepares to reopen. no ore is being hoisted underground between Old Mesisaba and Virginia. Separate arrests for disorderly conduct and a window shooting in Gilbert are noted, with bond set at 609 dollars each.
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Visa
Minn
Te Annel
Biwabik
Gilbert
Manning
Fioni Rinaldo
Fioni Virginio
Peter Piere
Carey
Ball Wan
Old Moesaba
Virginia
Bome
Meining
Detectives Probe Exposed Explosives in Railcar Incident
Investigators link two men dressed as women to a derailment attempt near Belwood seven miles east of town. A midnight blast damaged two passenger coaches, with 86 sticks of dynamite timed to detonate. A second explosion followed at 1 50 am near Belwood station.
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al “Pe
Waterilank
Belwood
Tiwan
Crops Appear In Fine Shape In Canadian West
Reports from Port Arthur and western Canada indicate crops look strong for 1916. Industry leaders like Kneeland and J. P. Jones discuss acreage, grain elevators under construction, and plans to expand terminal and provincial storage to handle a planned 1917 crop. The Manitoba Grain Growers group backs new elevators and rail ties, amid optimism for a billion dollar harvest.
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Peart
Canadian West
Arthur
Hlevathr
J. P. Jones
Barnett-McQueen Company
Saskatchewan Elevator Company
Port Arthur
J. McQueen
Mantoba Grain Growers’ Grain Company
Atchewan Elevator Company
Tmander
Alee
Hes’ Bean Incorporated
Cisrence B. Piper
Manitoba Grain Growers
War alters English wedding customs in wartime
London July 13 reports war changes the wedding scene in England. The tradition shifts as near relatives face travel limits and resource restrictions. invitations are restricted and weddings are altered or suspended amid wartime strain.
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London
England
Submarine Status Sparks British Concern and US Debate
Reports from Norfolk and London detail tensions over the German submarine Deutschland. The British insist a submarine cannot be a merchant vessel, while US officials weigh legal limits and potential restrictions during its stay in American waters. No advance notice was given by the state department, and diplomatic protests surface from Britain and France.
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London
Newa
Deutschland
Polk
United States
Omecinta
Rayy
Treasury
Fan
State Department
Ee Eee
Assist ant to treasurer out pt hall Minn July 12
A fleeting news snippet reports D Erickson a long time state treasury official and former assistant treasurer facing investigation after Treasurer Walter Smith acknowledged misappropriations of state funds. The largest sum involved appeared to be $500 with Erickson under $26 000 surety.
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Pt Hall
Erickson
Minta Ene Sa
Body of Red River Victim Found After 30 Hour Search
Fargo July 12. The body of John George, a drowning victim, was recovered after a thirty hour search in swollen Red River waters. He disappeared Monday after entering the river.
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Red River
Herald Special Service
Fargo
N. D
John George
Flames Take Two Victims in Hermiston Fire
Moorhead Minnesota July 12 Mrs Boone wife of Peyton Boone of Hermiston Oregon and her six months old baby were burned to death at Hermiston yesterday. Relatives report lack of details. Mrs Boone formerly Grace Kent was born in Moorhead where her father Captain John Kent once captained Red River transportation in pioneer days. Twenty five years ago Captain Kent and family moved to Stillwater where he died ten years hence. Nene Husband and another child purs
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Herald
Moorhead
Minn
Mra Boone
Peyton Boone
Hermiston
Ore
John Kent
Stillwater
Boone
Grace Kent
Red River
Kent
Nene
Check Sent for Submarine Feat by August Hecker
A $10,000 check was sent to Captain Paul Koenig of the German submarine U- technland by August Hecker a New York capitalist. The amount will be shared among officers and crew. Hecker sent the funds through Chas von Helmolt manager of the North German Lloyd Steamship Co.
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New York
Aul Koenig
Techland
August Heckacher
Heckacher
Chas von Helmolt
North German
Lloyd Steamship Company
Closer Amity Urged by Witten Manufacturers Board
Chicago July 12. The Witnets Manufacturers association board urged President Wilson to appoint a twelve to twenty member American commission to visit capitals and commercial groups abroad. The telegram asks immediate travel to Mexico China and Japan to foster closer relations and promote an era of goodwill and mutual understanding.
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Chicago
United States
Wilson
Witnets Manufacturers’ Association
Mexico
China
Japan
Senate leaders plan conference on speeding key bills
Washington July 13 Democratic and Republican leaders in the senate will hold a conference to speed important legislation so Congress may adjourn for the campaign. A special Republican committee will confer with Democrats while the Democratic steering committee adopts a nine hour daily session to finish work on navy and army bills, revenue measures, and other items, with some measures to be set aside pending further action.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Navy
Army
Semtimant
Ingra
Germans Launch Attacks on Three Fronts in War Report
London reports 12 July updates on British gains from Hale’s 12 day drive, capturing Contalmaison Mamets and Tronswoods. French flank attacks south of Belloy and Eatrees. Germans renew Verdun assault while Russians press in Bakontris and French tally prisoners east of the Meuse. A German Seaham bombing kills one, Calvia air raid reported, and Turkish Caucasus counterstrikes fail.
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London
England
Hale
Contalmaison
Mamets
Tronswoods
Belloy
Eatrees
Verdun
Sebakce
Damioupetary
Bakontris
Pilanier
Paris
Dead Man's Hill
War Office
Meuse
Somme 1
Champagne
Lorraine
Picardy
Vosges
Somme
Seaham Harbour
Mamets Wood
Trons
Caucasus
Constantinople
Mesositamia
Export Duty Demand Hits Glenpool Vessel from Tampico
In New York the July Glenpool voyage bound for Tampico drew a demand for export duties. The briefing notes pressure on shipments and customs charges affecting the cargo and carrier timing.
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New York
Glenpool
Tampico
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