Peace in Mexico or intervention up to Carranza
Washington Aug 7 military and diplomatic leaders move toward action on Mexico crisis. Gen Hugh L Scott may visit Villa and Carranza to urge armistice and a new government. Latin American diplomats push for a peace plan backed by Pan American moral force.
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Mexico
Carranza
India
Hkelihood
Cerranga
Villa
Zapata
North
South America
Carrante
Pan-America
Scott
Lansing
Hugh L. Scott
Breckenridge
Carranza Army Gamning
Jesus Acuna
Washington
Mexico City
Gonzales
Leas
Carranca
Admiral Badger Retires Weighed by Age Special Duty Assigned
Rear Admiral Charles A. Badger retires from active service due to age but will stay on duty indefinitely with the army and navy joint board and the navy general board to help work out defense problems.
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Washington, D. C
Charles A. Badger
Army and Navy Joint Board
Navy General Board
New Discount Rates for Banks Approved
The Federal Reserve Board approved rediscount rates for several banks. San Francisco Trade acceptances with up to 60 days maturity at 2 1/2 percent and 60 to 90 days at 3 1/2 percent. Boston Commercial paper 60 to 90 days at 4 percent. Dallas Trade acceptances up to 60 days at 2 percent and 60 to 90 days at 4 percent.
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Serve
San Francisco Bank
Boston Bank
Dullig Bank
G G M Murty Dies At Atlantic City
George G Mc Murty chairman of the American Sheet and Tin Plate company and director of several major firms died suddenly in Atlantic City New Jersey early today He had been in poor health for some time and held prominent positions in industry and transportation
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New York
George G. McMurty
American Sheet & Tin Plate Company
United States Bleel Corporation
Atlantic City
N. J
Mr. McMurty
American Canny
Chicago, Rock Island & Bac Ailway Company
Pittsburgh Company
Looting in Flooded District Halted in Perio
Troopers patrolled the flood area enforcing regulations as Erie authorities and city council act in relief zones. Reporters noted gunfire amid looting rumors while a man was shot during a suspected theft and hospitalized. Police arrest looters and work crews clear wreckage around Mill Creek as residents flee rising waters.
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Perio
Atute Constabularey
Pennsylvania Ith
Erie Clty Council
Mill Creek
Guy Fowler
Erie Dispatch
Ihs
Ald
Penrose Plans Tariff Reform At Congress Opening
United States Senator Penrose announced at a Philadelphia dinner that he will introduce at the next session a tariff bill with 15 to 20 percent reductions on many Payne Aldrich duties. He said the bill will be protective, reinforce some schedules like the chemical one as needed, and aim to prevent postwar collapse while not funding national defense.
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Philadelphia
United States
Bobs Penrose
Payne-Aldrich
Europe
Orme
Lansing Denounced by German Societies Group
New York Aug 7 The Friends of Peace representing several pro German groups denounce Secretary of State Lansing as a radical who could plunge the nation into war The statement says the national peace convention at its Chicago meeting will demand more conservatism and deliberation or yield his position to someone more fit to avoid threatening peace and prosperity.
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New York
Friends of Peace
German American Alliance of
Greater New York
German Catholic Federation of
American Truth Society
German-American Peace Society
United Austrian and
American Fair Play Society
Robert Lansing
Chicago
Lansing
Osborn Village to be Wiped Out for Flood Prevention
In Payton Ohio the Greene county flood conservancy commission plans to acquire all property in Osborn village to raze 400 families and over 1000 residents. Removal cost is about 1.6 million dollars to build a reservoir and remove flood risk, with property owners agreeing to terms.
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Payton
Ohio
Miami Valley
Osborn
Greene County
Conservancy Commission
Perrin Aims to Identify Suspect in Cedar Rapids Bank Robbery
Cedar Rapids paying teller Leo Perfin and detectives travel from Chicago with a photograph of a man thought seen in town three months ago. They hope to identify the suspect behind the $21,300 robbery by four lone bandits early Wednesday morning.
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Cedar Rapids
Leo Perfin
Cedar Rapids National Bank
Chicago
Perrin
Vasid
Tron
Mob Attacks Black Man in Trilby Florida
A mob in Trilby Florida on August 6 attacked a Black man amid a late tenancy dispute. Police reported the incident as a violent assault with ongoing investigation and no immediate arrests.
New British Army Brings Fresh Tone to Front in France
Veterans joke with the Keecheenaires and Tommee Atkeens as the New Army arrives in France. They mix with territorials, sing God Save the King, and adapt to trench life, while officers balance drill with sport to keep men fit amid shellfire.
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Pritish
France
Tommy
Jacky
Territorials
G. A. BR
Kitcheners
Rhine
King
Red Land
Ibaaron
Disabled General Will Be Displaced At Dardanelles
Paris reports the French War Office says General H J B Gouraud is to be replaced by General Sarrail as commander in chief of the army of the Orient at the Dardanelles. Gouraud had commanded since May and reportedly suffered severe leg wounds, including an amputation of a leg segment.
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Paris
French War Office
Dardanelles
H. J. B. Gouraud
Eednary
Sarrail
Army of the Orient
Gouraud
Biatch
Gallipoli
Eufferaleo
Warden Resigns Over Prison Scandal and Suspected Murder
Unclear text fragments report a warden resigning from an state penitentiary amid allegations of inmate mistreatment and a possible murder involving his wife. The note mentions permission requests to live outside and references a public figure or official named Mrs Allen related to the incident.
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Edmund
Astate Penitentia
Arene Nin Dun Jen Allen
Fels
Allen
Wireless stall opens to public in Tierra del Pushge
A wireless stall opened to the public in Tierra del Pushge drawing curious locals. Officials say the move aims to showcase new devices and boost community access to technology.
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Tierra Dal Pusge
Isonzo Struggle Grimly Terrible Battles on Italian Front
London reports describe brutal attacks and heavy losses in the Isonzo fighting between Italian and Austro-Hungarian forces along the lower Isonzo. Night artillery bombardments and fierce infantry assaults have produced widespread casualties on both sides. Austria may seek to push into northern Italy via the Adige valley after Warsaw campaign ends, with limited Austrian incursions repulsed at Ledro valley. Italian ammunition output and reserves are reported ample for a year-long campaign.
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London
Isonse
Neuve Chapelle
Berliner Tageblau
Isongo
Haly
Austria
Italy
Adige
Tome
Trent
Rovereto
Tyrolean
Ledro
Dallolio
Entente diplomats urge Serbia over Macedonian settlement
In Nish Serbia August 7 entente ministers from Russia Great Britain France and Italy represented to Prime Minister Nikola Pashich urging a Balkan accord. They reportedly discussed Bulgaria's demand for Macedonian territory as compensation for losses in the recent war and Serbia's refusal is tied to historic disputes.
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Nish
Serbia
London
Rumania
Greecs
Russia
Great Frisia
France
Italy
Nikola Pachitch
Bulgaria
Hurtan
Teutonic Wipers Close On Retreating Foes
London reports Russian fortresses Warsaw Ivangorod and Riga fallen and a German entry into Warsaw likely. Germans plan a semi autonomous Poland under joint rule as Polish events shape wartime status while Russia withdraws toward Vistula.
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Riga
Kaiser
New
Poland
Teutonic
London
Warsaw
Galicia
Russia
Nicholas
Karl
Napares
Tritory
Berlin
Piotrkow
Russian Poland
Austro-Hofferoft
Simr
German Lines Drawn Closer
London reports a Times Petrograd correspondent says Russia set aside 25 million dollars to move war industry inland. The Warsaw retreat is less...
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London
Russian War Office
Warsaw
Empire
Petrograd
The
Times
Big Motor Car Plant Cuts Working Hours
Toledo Ohio. About ten thousand workers at Cveriana company received word this morning that 44 hours will constitute a week at the plant after November 1. The change comes as a voluntary wage concession by the firm, following a wage increase about six weeks ago.
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Toledo
Ohio
Cveriana Company
Auto Goes Dry on Desert Fatal on Journey to El Centro
In Los Angeles a desert trip ended in tragedy as failure to plan radiator evaporation led to death for one man and injuries for two others. Attorneys James Rocke and John H. Welsh, and real estate dealer James Clark, traveled from Los Angeles to El Centro when their car overheated and stalled. The group recounted their harrowing experience and sufferings upon arrival.
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Los Angeles
Cal
James
Rocke
John H. Welsh
Clark
el Cantro
Imperial Valley
Russia evacuates Ivangorod as Austro German forces push on
Vienna reports the evacuation of Ivangorod after an Austro German operation. Russian rear guards allegedly blew bridges and destroyed fortifications before crossing the Vistula. Official statements deny a decisive Russian defeat and note methodical removal of provisions.
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Lomion
Ivangorod
Real
Vet Baste
Vanrale
Dextrere i
Ife
Vistula
End
Lukow
Brest-Laiomk Ole Ag
U& Line
Berlin Faces Influx of Reports After Frontline Events
In calm, Berlin reports detail ongoing fighting near fortresses in Wal area and public reaction. Crowds gathered as Crown Prince Frederick appeared. analysts discuss potential new offensives and political reforms amid uncertainty from the dearth of decisive outcomes.
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Berlin
London
Hah Party
Ee Bownpapers
Wal
Frederick
wlWies Anselgvteuy
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