Bandits and Regulars Clash Across Mexican Border
Reports from Chihuahua Mexico describe heavy fighting as de facto government troops press against Villistas near El Blanche below Purco while units under Generals Trevino Romas and Arrieta advance by rail from Jiminez. A letter from Villa to Hilario Rodriguez urged a return to allegiance. Washington discusses U S Mexico negotiations with Ambassador Arredondo and Acting Secretary Polk, including possible commissions and aid for destitute Mexicans.
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Chihuahua
Mex
de ‘Acto
Ernesty Forcin
el’ Blanche
Purc Ol
Jainto Trevine
Garcia
Orces
Romas
Genial Arrieta
Jiminez
Hilario Rodriguez
Ziliteta
Canutaeves
Trevino
Villa
San Juan Roe
Trevine
Rodriguez
Washington
Moxico
Eliseo Arredenda
United States
Mexico
Polk
State Department
Arredondo
War Department
Cos
Representaive Randall
California
Major General Hikes to Visit Fort Sam Houston
Official Arlington notes say Major General Hikes will arrive at Fort Sam Houston on Thursday to confer with General Funston on National Guard matters. Reports from feeder stations and concentrations suggest sanitary conditions remain high and troop health is generally good.
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San Antonio
Tex
Fort Sam Houston
Hikes
More go to movies than attend church in Chicago
Mrs Hartlett Stokes Thompson told delegates at the Morlen Plewre Exhibitors League convention that Chicago has 21 600 more people going to picture theaters than to churches. She based her claim on a thorough investigation and asserted exhibitors prefer their own selections.
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Chicago
Hartlett Stokes ‘Thompson
Morleon Plewre
League of America
Thompson
Maude
Nitale
Ish Entangles Line fires gun injuring angler
Courtland Kansas July 12. Richard YNeth 2b yours old was injured in a fishing accident when a fish pulled the line and the rifle discharged striking the angler. He held a rifle near the reel and the hook caused the gun to go off. An investigation followed.
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Courtland
Kan
Richard Yneth
Reserve Board Clarifies Banking Act Interlocks
Washington July 12 The Federal Reserve Board interpreted the Kern amendment to mean interlocking directorates are within the prohibition and subject to strict restraint. The Board will issue further guidance as the amendment takes effect October 15 and officials hope to explain the rule before then.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve
Wim
Pardons Hadley to Visit Dying Father
President Wilton commutes the remainder of Reymond Hadley sentence and orders his release from Leavenworth so he may travel to Des Moines to be with his dying father. Senator Kenyon aided in obtaining the clemency.
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Waellington, DF
Wilton
Reymond Hadley
Leavenworth
Dew Moines
Kenyon
Yale Drinking Song Criticism Sparks Alumni Letter
Appleton Wisconsin July 1 a critic condemns a Yale drinking song and beverage advice in an open letter to Yale alumni authored by Henry Stauffer a Yale alumnus organizer of a regional alumni group. The letters were mailed to Yale men across the United States.
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Appleton
Wis
Yale
Old Yale
Henry Stauffer
Fox River Valley
United States
Germans Plan Return of Submarine Cargo to Aid War Efforts
Reports from Norfolk July indicate a second German submarine vessel inquiry as tugboats move toward Baltimore and the Virginian coast. Officials expect shipments of rubber nickel and drugs to be loaded on a returning submarine voyage, with prices offered in the United States for passage and cargo space.
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Tirdthimore
Wtote Department
Washington
Sid Mary
Demuischlandia
Supersubmarine
Theutechland
Cers
Germany
Avatria-Mingery
Trin
Todley
Heriin
Oth
Momion
Deutschland Submarine Exam Sends Peace Vessel Caution
Washington reports detail the Customs and Navy findings on the German submarine Deutschland at Halti more. Preliminary data suggest the submersible could be converted to warlike uses with limited changes. British and French embassies protest the ship's presence as a potential warship.
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Washington
Customs Service
Navy Department
Haltimere
State Department
Ielay
Treasury Department
Nitrate Plant Sought for Dakota District
Senator Jolaen urged President Wilson to place one of the national nitrate plants in South Dakota. He praised the Big Bend and Little Bend of the Missouri as ideal locations. Wilson gave no promise, noting army engineers have studied water power facilities for plant siting.
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Washington
Jolaen
Big Bend
Little Bend
Missouri
South Dakota
Wilson
Johnson
Armay
Wilson Promises Aid to Poles in Poland Relief Drive
President Wilson told a delegation of Polish leaders he would push personal efforts to aid starving Poles. He may appeal to involved nations to permit food distribution as the State Department has already made one such appeal. Senator Hitehowek led the Chicago delegation, noting a death sentence against Poland’s people.
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Washington
Wilson
Pollet
Poland
Fin
State Department
Hitehowek
John Bk. Smutski
Chicago
Mullahentra Kelief Committee
Srubwtei
Congressman Kent to Aid President Wilson
New York July 12 Congressman Kent of California notified the Woodrow Wilson Independent League of his willingness to become head of the organization. The league includes leaders such as Jacob Whistonhoff, Cleveland H Jaulge, and John D.hrinnnine.
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New York
Ongreasinay Willian Kent
California
Jacts
Woodrow Wilton Independent League
Organielan
Mr. Kent
Conremedae
UN Linders Pendent Royublleat
Amora
Eer
Jacob Whstohiff
Cleveland H Jaulge
John 1D
Hrinnnine
Recovery clause of bill to be amended
Advocates push for a stronger recovery provision in a water power measure. Key figures including Representative Brierley of Kentucky urge forfeiture of sites to the government after 60 years at fair value for improvements. The debate involves several members as the measure moves forward.
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Washington
Lhe
Shields
Uspian
Brierley
Kentucky
Wiited
War Declared by Miners as 20000 Idle Iron Range Strikes Spread
Duluth Minn July 12 Industrial Workers of the World leader Milanbeth Flynn arrives to bolster the Minnesota iron range strike against United States Steel and independent miners. Posters declare 20000 out and demand 2750 a day for top men and 360 for wet and dry digs. Fund appeal seeks money for food clothing shelter and organization work as clash with employers escalates.
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Duluth
Minn
Milanbeth Curley Flynn
Lwow
Minnesota
Mics Flynn
Haywoods
United States Steel Corroration
Fiyon
William DP. Haywood
LW. W
Willan D. Haywood
Misa Flynn
United Stated Steel Corporation
Breast
Gunten
Course
Une Press
Washington Party to Support Republicans
Harrisburg July 12 Members of the Washington party state committee delegates to the Chicago convention of the progressives and their alternates decided not to organize the state committee after three hours of debate Cha F E Hughes was endorsed for president and Theodore Roosevelt was approved in declining the progressive nomination for the good of the nation No action was taken on the Washington party state ticket which will stand unless its members withdraw
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Harrisburg
Washington Party
Progressive Party
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Cha F E. Hughes
Theodore Roosevelt
Ita
Shrine Patrol Drill Teams Compete At Mystic Shrine Session
Muffalo New York July 12 The 42nd annual session of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine features patrol drill teams exhibition by Arab patrols and hands. Women attend a reception at the Beotlish Rite cathedral as the Imperial councils deliberations continue in executive session.
Right or New Exalted Ruler of Elks Lodge
Edward Richter of New Orleans was elected grand exalted ruler at the annual Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks convention in Iowa. Lloyd Maswell of Marshalltown. Morris O'Dell Camden. Boo H Ingerson Seattle. James M Shanley Oakland. Fred Robman Dubuque. Charles A White Chicago. Oliver Mack Oklahoma City. George Larche Kowers were named officers for next year.
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Lattimore
Camden
N. J
Boo H. Ingerson
Seattle
Wash
James M. Shanley
Oakland
Cal
Fred
Robmnan
Dubucane
Charles A. White
Chicago
Oliver Mack
Oklahoma City
Kia
Grand
George Larche
Kowers
Ark
Saturn colors fade at Lowell Observatory in new observations
Observers report a notable change in Saturn's color and brightness with the disk appearing brownish and darker than the rings. Comparisons with Capella Procyon and Mars suggest Saturn's brightness is lower than ephemeris predictions.
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Saturn
Lowell Observatory
Capella
Procyon
Mare
Large Naxon mine fuels world abrasive output
Himery, touted as the best natural abrasive, is mined in vast quantities on the Naxon setland within the Cychrles group in Cireeps, supplying more than one half of the world annual output.
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Naxon
Cychrles
Germany Coins Half-Pfennings Replace Copper
About sixty million iron half-pfennings are now being minted in Germany to replace copper coins. Copper coins are being withdrawn from circulation as the new iron coins enter use.
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Germany
Senate to speed new legislation amid Senate sessions
Washington lawmakers agree on a plan to keep the Senate in session daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. while negotiating appropriations, revenue and related bills. Democrats push child labor, workmen's compensation and immigration provisions for later talks as the river and harbor bill moves in conference.
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Washington
Rule
Coneren
Campalen
Seseton
Repuli
Aldo
House
Senate
Theater Men Fight Proposed Tax Levy
Chicago July 12 theater managers protest a proposed theater and amusement venue tax aimed at revenue from theater houses and places of amusement. The group argues the levy would remove about 240 million dollars yearly from patrons and the industry.
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Chicago
Midwest
Ite
Salesmanship Courses in Universities Urged
Detroit July 12. World Salesmanship congress hears advocate urge university and college programs in salesmanship with a grounding in economics and practical business. Chicago lumberman Bkal Ward Hines calls training essential to modern commerce and cites Germany as a model in sales education.
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Detroit
Mich
Bkalward Hines
Chicago
Hines
Coal Magnate Shot by Wife After Quarrel
New York July 12. Christopher Deveringer, a weekly coal broker with fifteen in Broadwes, was shot to death yesterday at Caldwell New Jersey. His wife Margaret Claire Reutineer was arrested and charged with homicide. Friends attributed the shooting to domestic troubles. After killing her husband, the wife calmly walked to the offices of chief of police John Darkey and stated she had finished him.
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New York
Picture of Peensent Wilson for campaign use
This item presents a photo labeled as the latest image of Peensent Wilson intended for campaign use. The caption references the image and its campaign context, noting its public-facing nature.
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Peensent Wilson
German Counter Attacks Escalate On Dual Fronts In War
British forces push through Metz and Trones Wood only to be driven back as French and English lines firm up. Allies attempt to outflank with renewed thrusts while guns arrive to support the new offensive in the region.
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Mametz
Trones Wood
Contalmalsen
Matoetz
Trones
Somme
Belloy
Mateees
Verdun
Dynamiters Target Penn Line Trains Near Bellwood
Muddy report describes a deliberate rail sabotage attempt near Altoona Pa with dynamite blows on four tracks between Bellwood and Harrisburg. Investigators recovered 86 sticks of dynamite and time fuses, with explosions damaging trains and water troughs. patrols deployed as authorities probe who planted the charges.
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Altoona
Pac
Heat Wave In East Ends Not In Sight
Fragmentary weather notice in New York July 12 describes a continued heat wave with temperatures near 87 degrees. Reading is inconsistent but indicates high heat across the eastern region with rising humidity and discomfort.
Ambiguous OCR Note on Panama Canal and Military Retirements
Confused text references a Washington notice about a president figure and Panama Canal work. Mentions a Major General and retirement from active duty. The fragmentary lines obscure clear actions, dates, or outcomes.
Elks Crab Feast Highlighted For Today
Local Elks club plans a big crab feast as part of today’s program. Entertainment and activities include guest speakers, dancing, and a charity component for community support.
Small Grain Boongs Kinitall Analysis
Fragmentary text notes grain conditions and levee concerns in Heole county with unclear dates and names. No coherent event or outcome is evident beyond mentions of weather, grain, and riverbank management. Further readable details are unavailable in the provided fragment.
Postmasters Named in Washington Be 6 Duty List
Fragmentary notice lists appointees including Leonard Atel and RB Anderson with duties in various towns. Naming appears to be a distribution of postmaster positions across multiple locations.
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Washington
Caifna
Tia Theatres Novriski
Patrick I Leonard
Atel
Anderson
Pullerton
Nichola Staller
Major Offensives Plague Fronts Amid Vast World War Battle
Reports from July describe heavy Allied and German actions along the Stokhod and Somme fronts. Russian forces push toward Kovel while Austro German positions face pressure along the Pinsk marshes. Troop movements, captures, and reinforcements mark a fierce, broad engagement with significant prisoner totals and shifting lines.
Italians Hold Austrian Reserves From Galicia
An official statement from Tolmino reports Italian forces engaged Austrian reserves in Galicia and inflicted casualties. The report notes continued Allied pressure and no decisive breakthrough as lines remain contested.
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Galicia
Turkiye Troops Beat Back Offensives In Recent Battles
The war office announced new Turkish successes after counterattacks by the opposing forces, with Turkish troops repelling several assaults and maintaining momentum. Strong actions were reported by Turkish forces against the opposing group in recent engagements.
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