American property in Mexico faces threats amid war tensions
Article notes threats by Mexican agitators to destroy American owned oil wells refineries and other properties in Tampico and across Mexico. It cites $100 million in oil investments and extensive American holdings in mining rubber lumber and plantations, warning destruction harms both countries and workers.
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United States
Carranza
Constitutionalist
Tampico
Pierce Oil Corporation
KB. L. Doheney
Los Angeles
Cal
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Mexico
Aericans
Pittsburgh
Rio Grande
Guanajuato
el Oro
Puebla
Pachuca
Santa Eulalia
Parral
Santa Barbara
Torreon
Onterey
Matehuala
San Luis Potom
Acuas Calientes
Chihuahua
Velerdena
Sierra Madre Range
Folwell Promises Penn Football Improvement This Fall
Penn coach Bob Folwell vows a new non overtraining training plan at Franklin Field. He aims to restore the Red and Blue toward big league status with Princeton Harvard and Yale. Howard Berry joins practice as Captain Neil Matthews returns early September to Langhorne for camp with four seniors graduated.
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Philadelphia
Bob Poiwell
University of Pennsylvania
Franklin Field
Bob
Princeton
Harvard
Yale
Lafayette
Washington and
Jefferson
Rooenlight
Neil Matthews
Langhorne
Elevers
Colonel Hayes Guards Camp In Desert Night Encounter
In Colomdus New Mexico on August 4 a guard from western Massachusetts is assigned to protect the base camp. Colonel W C Hayes and his adjutant are challenged during a night ride when a guardsman demands recognition. The officer dismounts and advances to be identified, and the sentry apologizes after proper recognition.
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Colomdus
N. M
Massachusetts
W. C. Hayes
Colonel Hayes
Kentucky Today Holds Statewide Primary
In Kentucky a statewide primary was held to nominate candidates for Congress, state court of appeals judge, and various county and municipal offices. In seven of eleven districts the incumbent was the sole nominee for Congress, with six districts represented by Democrats and the tenth by a Republican. Judges for the state court of appeals were to be nominated only in the seventh appellate district.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Congress
State Court of Appeals
Kentucky
Republi
Merry Whirl of 1916 Benefit Show by Society Buds
Southampton Aug 4 Society buds at the summer colony will perform The Merry Whirl of 1916 a Red Cross benefit on the Breese grounds tonight. Miss L A Stewart leads with committee members Mrs W Scott Cameron Mrs Merton Smith Mrs Henry H Rogers and Mrs J W Fuller Potter. After the show a cabaret features nurses selling flowers cigarets and jerk soda at a fountain.
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Southampton
L. J
Summer Colony
James Lawrence Breese
Red Cross
L. A. Stewart
W. Scott Cameron
Merton Smith
Henry H. Rogers
J. W. Fuller Potter
Summer Troubles Hay Fever Relief Promoted by Foley Brand
Hay fever afflicts thousands and asthma sufferers endure torture. Foley's Honey and Tar gives relief by allaying inflammation clearing air passages easing cough and soothing the throat. The wholesome family remedy contains no opiates and a bottle lasts a long time, for sale by Mann Drug Co.
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Foley
Mann Drug Co
Hughes Starts Transcontinental Campaign Tour
Republican nominee Hughes began a barn storming campaign across the country with his wife along for support. A private car will carry the governor, Mrs. Hughes, two secretaries and press staff with local committees and reporters aboard. First stop is Vectoria, then Chicago, followed by St. Paul.
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Hughes
Pacific Coast
Glacier National Park
Montana
Roosevelt
Carl D. Sheppard
Washington
Vectroi
Human Baseball Star George Block Trades Across Leagues
The article follows catcher George Block nicknamed the human base ball as he moves through teams. St Joseph releases him to Wichita, Wichita soon sends him back, then St Joseph resigns him and Milwaukee picks him up, continuing a string of uniform changes within ten days.
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New York
George Block
George
St. Joseph
Block
Wichita
Milwukee
James Learns Reading At New School
On his first day at school, James rushes to the Sun day funny page then laments not learning to read yet. His mother asks why, and he voices disappointment that after a half day he cannot read.
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James
Peace-at-any-price debate echoes in brief dialogue
Caller asks if Nellie’s mother is in. Nellie reports she’s out shopping. A tense exchange asks about her return and what to say. Crawford questions peace at any price and Cratkshaw replies it seems fine until the moment to pay arrives.
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Nellie
Crawford
Cratkshaw
Eir Health Pills Promised Quick Relief for Aches
An advertisement claims Foic tablets deliver prompt relief for rheumatic pains sore muscles aching joints backache and bladder troubles. It targets men and women with disordered kidneys seeking faster results and renewed energy.
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Mann Drug Co
American League Title Race Tightens Across Major Clubs
The 1916 American League pennant contest tightens with seven of eight clubs at or above .500 on August 1. Boston leads Chicago and New York by slim margins, while St Louis sits seventh close behind. With ten weeks left, any of the top seven can win the pennant as prior seasons show varied lead outcomes.
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Associated Press
New York
St. Louis
Athletics
Browns
Boston
Chicago
New York Yankees
Cleveland
Detroit
Philadelphia
Norfolk excursion by Southern Railway advertised
Popular Norfolk excursion via Southern Railway offers a round trip from Charlotte to Norfolk with stops at Concord Kannapolis Salisbury Lexington Thomasville Greensboro Mooresville Statesville Asheboro Albemarle and Peterborough. Leaves Wednesday at 6:45 pm. return Friday at 6 pm. Two days one night in Norfolk with visits to Virginia Beach Ocean View navy yard fortress and more. Pullman reservations encouraged. contact R H DeButts D P A Charlotte NC.
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Paar
Norfolk
Chay
Ife
Porforning
Charlotte
Concord
Kannapolis
China Girdge
Salisbury
Lexington
Thomasville
Ight Pointe
Pam
Fireensboro
Mooresville
Statesville
Asheboro 'Y
Albemarle
iPedoraville
Virginia Beach
Ocean View
Navy Yard
Fortress
Pullman
R. H. DeButts
Carolina and Yadkin River Railroad Schedule Began October First
The Carolina and Yadkin River Railroad Company announces a new schedule in effect starting October 1, 1915. The timetable details train times, stops, and connections for passengers and freight moving along the Carolina and Yadkin routes.
Boy Hero Chases Street Car For Penny Paper Sale
A boy grabbed a passenger's signal, sprinted beside a Main Street car for half a block, freed the penny paper with one hand, and kept his bare feet skating on the cobbles as he received payment.
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Main Street
Railroads face nationwide wage battle amid arbitration plea
Industrial leaders urge public arbitration to settle a proposed 100 million dollar wage increase for Southern train crews and other railroad workers. Officials warn a general strike or government investigation could determine the outcome as managers defend public service costs and freight rates.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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