Approve Carranza Offer TOLD OF Villa Approach
Mexico Viceroys report cabinet debate on Carranza proposal to settle a de facto government dispute by direct negotiations with the United States. Dispatches note U S readiness to exchange views on practical remedies to common border tensions and restore cordial relations between the two nations.
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Carranza
VILLA
Mexico City
Washington
Gioultia
United States
Billxeo Arredindea
Lancing
Ry Preston
Itvon
Hile
Edvigera
Etnte
de Fatto
Cormninos
Chihuakna
Aod
Amerecin
Odlow
United
ALOX
Arts
Mooretary
Senor
Arredondo
Mexico
Mer
Nobor Lansing
Infants Paralyzed and Killed Amid City Epidemic
New York reports 22 infantile paralysis deaths by 10 am with 19 in Brooklyn as federal health experts head to aid state and city efforts. The Public Health Service boards convene to discuss control measures and support New York authorities amid the outbreak.
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New York
Brooklyn
Washington
United States Public Health Service
Woasiinsios
General Service Board
The
New York State
Father and Son to Nest in One Grave
Portland residents report Samuel Adair, father of Lt Henry Rodney Adair, died after learning his son Henry is promoted to captain. Henry Adair, a U S Army officer, was killed at Carrizal. Samuel had arrived in Oregon in 1848 from Louisville, Kentucky. The note mentions Union College and a claim of oldest living graduate in Newark.
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Portland
Ore
Carrizal
Samuel Adair
Henry Rodney Adair
Dowd
Henry
Adair
Morrie Adair
Maine
Oregon
Louinville
Union Collbae
Fie
Peer Williams
Newark
Villistas in Bandit Herd Raid Reported Near El Paso
Messages from Chihuahua and San Antonio describe Villista forces evacuating Jimines and regaining rail links to Mexico City. Carranza cavalry repositions threaten Villa aligned with northern Mexico while reports estimate Villa’s forces at 800 to 2000 as guards move to border stations.
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el Paso
Tex. Juiv
Jimines
Mexico City
Canivles
Dures
Chonersad Treving
Chittahud City
Trevino
Carranga
Jiminox
Villista
Carranse
Hermy
Mexico
Chihuahua
Villa
Carranza
Perth
Fiorida River
San Antonio
Tex
Genera Funston
Pershinge
Villas
Parral
National Guard
German Bureaus in Food Fight Reach The Hague
Information from The Hague via London reports friction between German city authorities and the central purchasing bureau over feeding and household supply procurement. Hanover quarrels with central boycotts while Cologne Dresden and Chemnitz press for independent purchasing through Holland. Potatoes scarce rye ample and plans to avoid potato meat in war bread are noted. A rubber inventory in frontier districts signals smuggling and the central bureau pays 6 marks per kilogram. The protection bureau releases lists of certified and admitted foreign claims to aid balance settlements.
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The
Hague
London
Hoamue
Central Purchasing Bureau
Hanover
Cologne
Dresden
Chemnitx
Holland
Germany
Adolph von Batocki
Food Regulation Board
Central Bureau
Bureau For the Protection of German Mercantile Credite Abroad
Young Baptists Elect Layman to Presidency
The Baptist Young Peoples Union of America elected F. OB Osgood of Chicago as president with W. F. Reynolds of Ontario and Rev. Lt. R. Scar borough of Texas as vice presidents. G. W. Wauseon New York was named recording secretary and C. O. Montague of Illinois treasurer. A new board of managers includes SA Grow and W. L. Clapp among others.
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Chicago
Friends of the
Baptist Young Peoples Union of America
F. OB
Osgood
W. F. Reynolds
Ontario
Lt. R. Scarborough
Tex
A. H. Vantier
Pennsylvania
G. W. Wauseon
New York
C. O. Montague
Linois
Unionists Await Developments on Irish Settlement
In London at the Carlton Club the unionists heeded terms of the Irish settlement. A meeting chaired by Law, the secretary for the colonies, heard Lord Lansdowne present his resignation amid government tensions but then reconsidered. Carron and other leaders supported delaying decisive action pending further developments.
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London
Carlton Club
Ar Law
Marquis of Lansdowne
Robert Cecil
Baward Carron
No Exchange Telegraph Company
Strain of Figures on Negro Population in United States
Fragmentary OCR notes estimate the negro population of the United States at about 12,000,100, with the larger share located in the southern states. the text appears garbled in parts but points to a population distribution discussion.
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United States
German Leaders Organize to Inaugurate Peace Movement
Berlin July 7 reports a German national committee formed under Prince von Weel to awaken German unity for an honorable peace and secure future empire. Representatives from industry commerce and agriculture join to avert disunions and promote understanding.
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Berlin
Londoni
Commerce
Prince von Weel
Koolnische Zeitung
Koelische Zeitung
Half Million Men Wiped Out By Armies of Russia
Petrograd reports nearly 596 000 Austrians and Germans out of commission since the latest Russian advance began a month ago. Prisoners total about 2 295 000, with officers about 4 500. Dead and wounded estimated around 200 000 to 220 000. Russians push west of Kolomes, near Milkutczyn rail line into Hungary, threatening Tarnopol area and Lutsk flank. Baranovich rail junction comes within reach as the offensive tightens.
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Russia
Petrograd
London
Brussilloff
Germany
Koval
Letschitky
Kolomes
Hungary
Milkutczyn
Czrarforvek
Kolki
Lutsk
Baranovich
Russo Japanese Alliance Signals Eastward Peace Pact
Petrograd and Tokyo sign a Russo Japanese convention to keep peace in the Far East. The accord pledges no hostile coalitions against each other and mutual consultation to defend territorial interests, widening Anglo Japanese ties and limiting German influence in China. The move strengthens Japan as a first class power and reassures international markets.
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Tokio
Petrograd
Japan
Russia
Far East
Associated Press
China
Foreign Office
Orient Times
England
France
Gauthwart
Faseia
Entente
Germany
America
Hina
Republic
London
the Times
Storm Loss May Total Millions From Gulf Coast Hit
A tropical storm moved from the gulf coast into northern Mississippi with winds up to 106 mph at Mobile and 80 mph at Pensacola. Rain could reach the Ohio Valley. property losses in Mississippi and Alabama run in the millions, with seventeen fatalities near Beloit, Alabama. Rail traffic is crippled and wire communication remains limited.
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Washington
Gulf Coast
Mississsppi
Weather Bureau Today
Mobile
Alm
Poensacola
Fin
Ohio Valley
Gulf
Gulf Constrod
Miselasipp
Alabama
Beloit
Ala
British Exports Show an Enormous Increase
London July 7 The board of trade figures for June show imports rose by 11 027 000 pounds and exports by 14 041 000 pounds Exports exceed any month since January 1414 and stand 7 000 000 pounds above July 180d The main import gains were Food 6 000 000 pounds steel wood oils fats and chemicals 6 000 000 The export rise was mainly in manufactured goods with 4 500 000 pounds in cotton textiles 1 250 000 pounds woolens and 2 000 000 pounds dress ind Bleek
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London
Board of Trade
Ex Minister Cathoun in Stroke Illness in Chicago
Former minister to China William J. Cathoun is reported ill in Chicago under care after suffering a paralytic stroke. Doctors say his condition is serious though stable and will determine next steps.
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Chicago
William J. Cathoun
China
British Ship Sank Off London in July Incident
A steamship named The Hiltish of London reportedly sank near the coast in July wreck with initial reports confirming the vessel lost. No further details on casualties or cause are provided in the fragment.
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Britigeh
London
Ohip Gannett
Zionist convention ends with $1 million gift to Palestine
At the 11th Zionist convention held in Philadelphia in July the session saw Justice Louis D Brandeis announce a $1,000,000 donation from Mrs Joseph Fels for Jewish colonization in Palestine. A committee chaired by Brandeis will plan the use of the funds. The congress also valued $160,000 for national institutions in Palestine and named an executive committee including Lipsky and Levy among others.
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Louie D. Brandeis
Palestine
Jontioe
Louis D. Brandela
Biefen Wire
Louis Lipsky
Schmaria Levin
Abraham Goldberg
Julian Mack
Harry Friedenfall
BL Mousenson
Leon Moxkin
Nathan Straue
Bill Posters' Trust Ordered Dissolved by Judge
Chicago July Judge Kennesaw M Landis in the federal district court ordered the Associated Employers and Contributors of the United States and Canada to dissolve. The decree followed a prior decision two months earlier and suspends until September first. The association is terminated as a restraint of trade and forbidden from further combinations in the billboard posting industry in the United States.
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Chicago
Kennesaw M. Landis
Datriet
United States
Canada
Associaion ix
Light Brigade Purchases Highlighted as Racehorse Sale
J M Condom bought the famed horse Light Brigade for about $50,000 from London sources. The 5 year old sprinter, progeny of Sighs and Wap Wed, has a notable racing record including three races and a pair of wins.
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New York
Light Brigade
Laandon
J. M. Comdom
Pleten
Rae
Lord Bert
Horne
Rumors of Renewal of Submarine Raids
Berlin reports via London say supporters press for full submarine warfare revival. The navy league and allied politicians push for action despite summer adjournment, with some predicting a September campaign return. AP inquiries indicate the German government currently does not intend to resume the freedom of action noted in May.
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Berlin
London
Campilan
Relehstag
Navy League
Associated Press
United States
British Steamer Lestria Seized by German Warships
Berlin reports the British steamer Lestria of 1894 tons gross from Liverpool was held and seized by a portion of the German high sea fleet off the English coast. The announcement notes the prize was secured near English shores with the ship owned in Cork.
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Berlin
London
Lestria
Laestrit
Liverpool
Leatris
Cork
Senators Fail to Reach Agreement on Merchant Marine Bill
Washington July 7 Democratic and Republican members of the Senate commerce committee parted ways on a government shipping bill. Democrats said no acceptable draft can unify the party while Republicans oppose the House measure. A caucus was called for tonight as amendments include removing navy and commerce secretaries from the shipping board and shifting to a naval auxiliary focus.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Commerce Committee
Repul- Hoane
Navy and Commerce
Shipping Board
Teachers assent to training in school
The National Educational Association adopted a stance approving military training in schools only if it remains strictly educational and does not pervert educational purposes. The group noted a shift from last year's stance against training and also reported a resolution supporting woman suffrage.
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New York
The
Association
World’s Largest Volcano Crater Located at Asosan Japan
The crater at Asosan in southern Japan is described as the largest in the world. It spans about 14 miles in one direction and over 10 miles in the other, marking a monumental volcanic feature.
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Asosan
Japan
Marines Prepare to Occupy Santiago City
Washington July 7 - Arrangements for peaceful occupation of Santiago Santo Domingo by American marines under Colonel Pendleton were reported to the navy department today by Rear Admiral Caperton. The marines were to enter the city under an agreement with the Dominican peace commission.
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Washington
Santiago
Santo Domingo
Pendleton
Navy Department
Rew
Caperton
Thyt
Quake Shocks Reported Across Italy Amid Civil Turmoil
Reports from Paris on July 7 indicate multiple earthquake shocks across Italy, centered in the Weanoltten and Callabeda provinces. Authorities attribute the tremors to the Veliurio movement, worsening the disaster in the Siclan copper mines.
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Paris
Weanoltten
Callabeda Provingen
Veliurio
SiClan
Ex Wabash Leader Joseph Mamay Jr Dies at Home
East Orange New Jersey reports the death of Joseph Mamay Jr a prominent railroad executive and former Wabash president. The obituary notes his long service as an engineer and SkyRider and mentions his passing at his home after years of leadership in the railway industry.
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East Orange
N. J
Joseph Mamaey, Jr
Os & Railroad
Great Allied Offense Advances On Western Front
Fierce fighting rages across France as British and French forces press the German line from Somme to Arras. Foch’s divisions repulse repeated assaults while long range artillery and machine guns strike back. Russian and Allied operations expand in the east and Balkans as the war widens.
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Somme Valley
Arras
Foch
Picardy
London
France
Peronne
Macedonia
Galleia
Bukowina
la Huseee
Armentieres
Verdun Front
Latulen
Letchitsky
Vilna
Baranevich
Smorgen
Harmonia
Saloniki
Near East
Cauasus
Mesopotamia
Bagdad
Black Sea
Persian
Moreat
French Hold Against German Attacks At Peronnes Road
Paris July 7 German forces mounted violent assaults on two points as they pressed toward Peronnes road. French troops reported to have repelled the attacks and maintained secure positions showing the strength of the Hrusiloff method amid shifting pressures. The fighting centered between Hom and an unnamed adjacent area with continued resistance expected.
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Peronnes
Paris
Plekardy
List
Hrusiloff
Hom
Judge Opposes Dissolution of American Can Co
Baltimore Maryland July 7 Judge John Rowe refused the government's motion to dissolve the American Can Company and denied the company’s motion to dismiss. He will retain jurisdiction and let the firm continue unless future actions injure the public, then a decree of dissolution may be issued.
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Baltimore
John ‘. Rove
United States District Court
American Can Company
Dia
Reinforcements Ordered in Chihuahua Campaign
New troops sent north by Gen. Jacinto Trevino to aid against the Villistas have been ordered to remain near Diaga just north of Jimino awaiting cooperation from southern forces under Gen. Luis Gutierrez. The joint operation aims to take Villa and advance the campaign northward toward the front.
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Chihuahua
el Paso
Nouth
Jacinto Trevino
Jimines
Diag
Jiminow
Prove Allies Can Retain Gains as Well as Advance
Paris reports yesterday’s fighting shows Entente forces can win positions from Germany and hold them. German counter attacks near the Hem sector recaptured small woods and advanced near Clery to Hem and Curlu while French troops pulled back to secure the village. French officers credit rapid French advance and surprise, noting scarce German reserves and mixed formations from Rheims to the Somme.
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Paris
Hem Setion
Seamme
Clery-Mericourt
17Th Army
Meronne
Rheime
Somme
Heat and Turkish Drive Slavs Back In Mesopotamia
London July 7 dispatch says Mussulmans have fallen back almost eight miles in the Bagdad region. Turkish forces pressed the Russian advance and a large army gathered to contest it. Heat in Mesopotamia makes campaigning difficult, delaying resumption of any advance until cooler weather.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Bagdad
Amon
Egypl
Bulgaria
Te Haleniki
Verdun Front Shell Wounds Two Americans
A six inch shell exploded near the Richard Norton section of the American automobile ambulance on the Verdun front. One ambulance crewman was injured by shell fragments and another man, a member of the same unit, received a minor wound. The incident occurred near Paria on July 7.
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Paria
Richard Norton
Verdun
Linghea
Sparta
York
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