German African Army Surrenders in Southwest Africa
General Botha accepted the surrender of all German forces in German Southwest Africa. The move ends a major World War campaign, with only an occupation army needed and South Africa planning continued operations in East Africa. The territory covers 322,000 square miles with a mixed population including Hottentots, Bushmen, and a small German community.
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Botha
Pretoria
South Africa
Londo
Union of South
South African Union
France
Eadt A
German Southwest Africa
London
Africa
Consular Agents Seek Wider US Action to Restore Peace in Mexico
Washington reports say US consuls in northern Mexico urge President Wilson to take decisive steps within a month to restore peace in the southern republic. They warn that without prompt action, violence may worsen as warring factions fail to reach terms.
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Washington
Officinia
United States
Wilson
Mexico
Iutain Preparing Huge Aerial Fleet
New York reports that Towle of the Royal Flying Corps predicts Britain will rely on a large air fleet to repel a feared German raid on London. He cites 166 aeroplanes in service, 1,600 total, and American-made Lewis guns as key weapons, with bombardment and air defense plans outlined.
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New York
F. Bertram Towle
Royal Flying Corps
Britain
London
England
Fointe
Avron Sopwortha
Towle
Germain
Britain fault for open cable negotiations failure
Fragmented report describes a July exchange where German Foreign Minister Von, criticizing Britain, blames Britain for the failure to open a transatlantic cable linking Germany and the United States amid wartime communications disputes. Officials in Washington cite consent conditioning as a key obstacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Britain
London
Department
Herr von Iathe
Rons
Germany
Liberty Bell event in Barn Neb. July 1
A fragmented notice from Barn Nebraska describes a Liberty Bell themed event at 6 o'clock this evening. The readable text mentions a bell and honoring someone named Gena, but many details are unreadable.
Powder Mills at Hounslow Destroyed by Blasts
London July 10. Big powder mills at Hounslow Middlesex were destroyed today by an explosion that occurred shortly after workers began shifts. One person was killed and many injured by flying debris. The blast, heard up to ten miles away, came after a smaller warning explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hounslow
Middlesex
Bnerien of
India Revolt Report Alarms Manila Dispatches
Manila hears reports of severe unrest in India with natives attacking Europeans. The Alicante’s crew say outbreaks have occurred near Colombo and martial law and universal armed service are under way. White women and children being evacuated to safety.
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Manila
India
Alicante
Aden
Arabia
Colombo
Ceylon
Singa- Pot
Jt ‘E
Australia
Singapore
Armed Peace Debate At Christian Endeavor Meet In Toronto
Dr J A MacDonald editor of the Globe told delegates at the world wide Christian Endeavor convention that armed peace makes war inevitable and urged a broad effort to promote the socialism of Jesus to prevent wars. He argued war disrespects civil legal bonds and calls for love of enemies as a guiding principle. Early convention sessions included sectional and denominational meetings.
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Chicago
J. A fcDonald
Toronto
Can Globe
MacDonald
Jesus
General Villa Defeated by Carranza Troops Near Aguas Calientes
Washington July 10 General Villa has been defeated by Carranza forces ten miles south of Aguas Calientes and is retreating north. The battle reduces his strength to about six to seven thousand men and may interrupt telegraphic service north of Aguas Calientes. Carranza reports Villa burned remaining artillery at Pemalías and Torreón.
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Washington
D. C
Villa
Carranza
Aguas Calientes
Constitutionalista
Zacatecas
Pemelias
Torreon
General Robles Noted Mexican Arrested in Texas
Jane Alonto Robles, a former Mexican brigadier general, was arrested in Paso, Texas. Federal officials filed charges in San Antonio accusing him of conspiracy to violate U.S. neutrality laws. Bond set at 5000 dollars. Robles taken to county jail alongside Huerta era figures.
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RE Paso
Tex
Jane Alonto Robles
United States
Robles
San Antonio
Victoriano Huerta
Porfirio Dias
Tampico
Huerta
Cathedral of Rheims Is Totally Wrecked
Boulogne reports that repeated bombardments have completed the destruction of the cathedral at Rheims. Practically nothing remains but the silhouette as the state gathers tapestries fragments statues and windows for safekeeping.
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Rheims
Boulogne
Allhouettte
Safet
Railroad decision due in weeks at Western rate case
Washington July faces a pending interstate decision on western freight rates. Officials remain silent but railroad representatives show strong backing for a large share of the increase they demand. The outcome will shape how the Western rate case proceeds in the near term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Foparta
Carranza Armies Claim Victories Near Mexico City
Carranza forces push attacks toward Mexico City within 10 miles as dispatches report close advances by General Gonzales leading about 25,000 troops against a 15,000 strong defense. Nuevo Laredo clash sees Carranza recapture Icamole territory after a daylong fight with Villa forces. Villa reportedly suffers heavier casualties.
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Washington
Carranza
Convention
México City
State Department
Vera Cruz
Department
Arranga
Mexico City
Obregon
Villa
Biate Department
Gonsales
Paredon
Carranan
Monterey
Scamole
Torreon
Denies Mormon Church Legalizes Polygamy
Ogden Utah July President Joseph F Smith and Senator Reed Smoot testified on polygamy within the Mormon church. Witnesses said David Eccles had two wives and that marriage to Margaret Geddes occurred in 1898. Smith said the Woodruff Manifesto prohibits plural marriages and offenders were disciplined or excommunicated.
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Ogden
Utah
Joseph F. Smith
Mormon Church
Reed Smoot
Albert Geddes
Margaret Geddes
David Ecclesn
Smith
Masid Eccles
Auerem
M. W. Merrill
Churches and Schools Should Advertise Says Williams
Talcott Williams of Columbia University urged delegates at the International Press Congress in San Francisco that churches and schools should advertise and publicize their causes. He argued taxation relief should accompany such publicity when no financial return exists, and that corporations and agencies must openly fight their battles through advertising rather than lobbying or private influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Talcott Williams
School of Journalism
Pulitzer Foundation
Columbia University
International Press Congress
Endeavorers Group Conventions Split Into sectional Meetings
The Christian Endeavor world convention divided into numerous regional meetings with sessions across July. State conventions in Indiana Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin gathered as national administrative sessions were planned for tonight.
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Chiago
World Convention of the
Christian Endeavor
Finois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Becker Case Taken To Supreme Tribunal
Counsel for Charles Becker prepared to seek a writ of error from a United States Supreme Court justice in Washington to delay Becker’s execution set for the week beginning July 26. The reprieve granted earlier in the Becker case was questioned as counsel based the appeal on retirement rules tied to the prosecutor and other legal factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becker
Supreme Tribunal
New York
Charles Becker
Washington
United States Supreme Court
August 9 grain report previews crop production
The department of agriculture issued its July 1 crop prospects showing winter wheat planted at 40,169,000 acres with varied yields and total production estimates. Spring wheat and oats show higher plantings and mixed yields, while corn and peaches reveal key condition percentages and expected outputs. The August report will follow at 2:15 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday.
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Fatimates
Department of Agaoe
Teo
Ted
Dea
Seles
Oate
Capitalist shot by discharged employee in California feud
Redwood City July incident ends with Carl Auerswald, a discharged worker, fatally shooting E Cumberson after torching the Cumberson estate house and outbuildings. Neighbors aided a fire while Auerswald, earlier tied to his wife’s suicide, cried of revenge and died en route to jail, leaving San Mateo district attorney staff noting prior letters from him.
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Redwood Chy
Cal
Carl Auerswald
E. Cumberson
Cumberson
Auerswald
San Mateo County
Salt
London Finds German Torpedo Sunk African Liner
In the board of trade inquiry Lord MerMay ruled the African liner Alaba was sunk by a German submarine torpedo in the Atlantic. He noted life-saving measures were poorly executed and that the liner’s fate resulted from the torpedo strike.
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London
Board of Trade
Mermay
British seize Swedish steamer Zinvers at Kirkwall
New York July 9 A Qili era note states the Swedish steamer Zinvers arrived and was not permitted to deliver Vogel's cargo of grain and copper at Stockholm. The ship was taken into Kirkwall by a British cruiser, held ten days, then chartered to orrowell ness. The entire cargo had been discharged.
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New York
Zinvers
Btockholm
Kirkwall
Orrowellness
Villa Forces Routed in Near East Clash
In a brief report from July 14 a brink battle occurred south of Wocosari between Carranea and iin forces. Gen Ellas Cal los led Carranan commandam in Prieta opposite here. Casualties and exact figures were not disclosed.
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VILLA
Douging
Aria
Carranea
Iin
Wocosari
Monora
Ellas Callos
Carranan
Prieta
Minnehaha Fire From Explosion Aboard Ammunition Ship
New York July 9 captain Claret of Atlantic transport Minnehaha reports fire at sea 570 miles southwest of Halifax caused by explosion. No passengers aboard, crew about 100. Ship bound for London July 4, cargo includes ordnance, petroleum and other inflammables. risk of bombing suspected but not confirmed.
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New York
Frank Holts
Claret
Atlantic Transport Line
Halifax
Chebucto Head
Capece
Minnehaha
Holt
No. 3
London
J. P. Morgan
Glen Cove
Italian Cruiser Amalfi Sunk by Torpedo in Upper Adriatic
Rome reports the Italian armored cruiser Amalfi, completed in 1908, was torpedoed and sunk at dawn in the upper Adriatic during a reconnaissance mission by an Austrian submarine. Most of the crew were saved after the ship listed to port and the commander urged, Long live the king, then perished with the ship. The action occurred near the Pola area, a Austrian naval base.
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Rome
Paris
Amalfi
Duwp
Adriatic
Ministry of Marine
Wis
Pola
Litria
Trieste
Two Americans slain on Anglo- Californian
Washington July 9 two Americans Richard Shartin of Chelsea Massachusetts and John Mahoney of New York were killed by shell fire from the German submarine that attacked the Anglo- Californian. Advices to this effect came from London via Congo General Skinner and the American consul at Queenstown. Eight crew and the captain were killed eight wounded. The Anglo- Californian escaped. the affair is unlikely to complicate diplomatic relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, DC
Richard Shartin
Chelsea
Mass
Providence
R. I
John Mahoney
Third Avenue
New York
State Department
Congo
Huerta Conspirators Waiting for Release in Washington
Attorneys for General Victoriano Huerta and the U S government await approval of a plan to release Huerta and five other Mexicans held on charges of conspiracy to violate U S neutrality laws. The case centers on Mexican conspirators tied to events in El Paso Texas.
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HL Paso
TexMbury
Victoriano’ Huerta
Washington
Fall Here
Huerta
Staton
National swimming champions named for Pan-American event
New York announces the eastern delegation for the Pan American Exposition national swimming championships. Al E K Downes, Metropolitan High Division Champion, L J Goodwin holder of the national mile and a half title, and Joseph Wheatley represent the east. No eastern swimmer will compete against Kansabeamaku in the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
al E K. Downes
Igh
L. J. Goodwin
Joseph Wheatley
Montenegrins Indicted Over Neutrality Law Violation
A federal grand jury indicted seven Montenegrins in Chicago including three Montenegro royal commissioners and a former charge d affaires at Constantinople. They are charged with conspiring to violate the United States neutrality act during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Montenegro
Constantinople
Federal Grand Jury
Vons Racy
United States
Enormous Storm Destruction Across Central States
Early figures show more than 69 killed and several dozen injured as a vast wind and rain storm sweeps from Nebraska to Ohio. Property losses run into millions with 32 dead in the Lincoln area and 15 missing. tornado like destruction hits St. Louis area, St. Peters and Gilmore in Missouri, with extensive crop damage in Nebraska and Indiana. Cincinnati reports 32 dead, over $1,000,000 in damages, and a damaged towboat convoy crew. Streetcar service disrupted across Cincinnati, Newport, Covington, Fort Thomas, and Fort Mitchell. extensive downed trees and wreckage. A special Latonia race train wreck at Terrace Park kills 19 horses and injures others.
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Nebraska
Ohio
Inetiiatl
Yicinity
Ohio River
Missouri
St. Peters
Gilmore
St. Charles
Bt. Peters
Lincoln
Custer County
Wind
Hell
Calloway
Inndia
Mound C
Indiana
Cincinnati
Kentucky
Cleemnatl
Ita
Newport
Covington
Fort Thomas
Fort Mitchel
Ciifton
Avondale
College Hill
Pennays Lane
Latonia
Terrace Park
J. R. Bradley
Assets Fall Short of Promoters Claims in Receivership
Philadelphia July 9 The total valuation of the property of the Internal Lumber & Development Company now under receivership was placed at 728,736 in a federal appraisers report. Appraisers spent nearly a month in Mexico with John Shentz reviewing books to determine practicable actions. Five promoters and officers face possible prison sentences in connection with the case. About 6,000,000 worth of company stock had been sold to investors nationwide, and literature valued the property at more than 57,900,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Anal Lumper & Development Company
Mexico
John ©. Shentz
Revelver
Tribesmen Against Him at Denver Trial
In Denver July 9, witnesses continued testimony in the United States district court against Tae-Ne-Got a young Piute Indian charged with the alleged murder of Juan Cob a sheep herder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Cole
Tae-Ne- Got
Piute
No Bombs Found on Atlantic Steamers
New York authorities continued investigations to determine if Frink Holt printed bombs aboard steamers headed for the Atlantic. Wires from Panama and Philadelphia echoed by Molt letter to his wife Martion. police probed a missing 6 pounds of dynamite from Holt’s stock. Tenae on Molt’s death was to be held by own action. Min verification of Hirich Muenter indicted for wife’s death.
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New York
Frink
Atlantic Ocean
Basonia
Philadelphia
Martion
Holt
Molt
Min
Eirich Muenter
Maas
Prohibition Move Urges Liquor Capitulation Terms
Alabama's Richemond Pearson Hobson at National Anti saloon league calls for a December 21 revival, proposes a $5,000,000 war loan to fund anti alcohol push and a worldwide conference. He urges Wilson to abstain at the White House and seeks church and business backing for constitutional prohibition while outlining plans if liquor capitulates or fights back.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Richemond Pearson Hobson
Alabama
Hobson
Wilson
White House
Congress
Europe
Friends of Temperance
Joint Board
Malcolm R. Patterson
Tennessee
Claimed Italians Suffer Decisive Defeat on the Front
Wireless dispatches report a great defeat for the Italians at the front between Almtri Berlin and Siolgnei with enormous losses. Despite four to one Italian advantage and incessant bombardment, the Austrians held firm as the bombardment continued with heavy artillery.
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Almtri
Berlin
Sayville
Siolgnei
Laonge
Overnes Nowe
Inllans
Vessel Set Free After Prize Court Action
London reports the American steamship Neches and her cargo were released from prize court after two weeks. British naval authorities view the case as settled but continue to oversee the vessel as she departs with a barge tied up in the Thames for safe passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Neches
Thames
Rate evidence on fare reductions before Interstate Commerce Commission
H M Built, general passenger agent of the Western Pacific railway, presented testimony to the Interstate Commerce Commission detailing sustained losses in passenger traffic due to fare reductions to 2 cents per mile. The hearing focused on financial impact and precedent for rate policy in transcontinental rail service.
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Evidenam
H. M
Wearl Pacific Railway
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General Robles
Carranga
Denies
St. Peter
Central States
Saxoon
Hobs
Anti-Saloon League
Nancy
Scrose
Continent
Jun Morgan Smith
Mlinois
Poice
Pollce
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