Twenty two cities adopt commission manager plan
Inter Mountain Globe notes various cities joining a commission manager system while mixing in a long list of scattered trivia from Kipling to local events. The piece blends civic changes with miscellany about soldiers, education, natural history, and global curiosities.
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Commission Manager Plan
Nira Malls
N. C
Sumter
Dichory
Morgantown
Ashtabula
Ohio
Sandusky
Dayton
Springfeld
Phoenix
Ariz
Big Rapids
Mich
la Grande
Ure
Taylor, Tex
Denton
Tex
Amarillo Tex
Manister
Jackson, Mich
Abilene, Kan
Collinsville
Okio
Montrose, Colo
Morris, Minn
Lakeland, Fla
Alhambra, Cal
Crown Prince Leads German Drive on Verdun Front
Dispatches from Geneva report the Crown Prince commanding German forces in a fierce Verdun assault as the French fight to hold the line. Berlin claims gains in the Argonne with thousands captured, while French reports say attacks were repelled and territory retaken. The article notes Austrians in trouble and Russian advances in Galicia as the wider front remains unsettled.
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London
Bastile
Paris
Verdun
Marne
Berlin
Argonne
Galicia
Poand
Krasnik
Geneva Tribune
Innsbruck
Austria
Archduke Joseph Ferdinand
Cracow
I Warcom
Lublin
Sperior
Wreawy
Zamogz
Lemberg
Coal Price Cap Set in Britain Limit Law
London July 14 The coal price limitation bill passed today fixes a maximum sale price at the pit mouth not more than four shillings per ton above the 12 months ending June 30 1914. The bill was introduced in the Commons by Walter Runciman president of the board of trade. Violators face fines up to 500 pounds.
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London
House of Commons
Walter Runciman
Board of Trade
Formal Demand for Release of Cargoes
Washington officials announce formal representations will be made in Great Britain for the release of neutral meat cargoes detained by British naval authorities after talks with leading American meat partners. The exact form of the representations was not decided.
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Washington
State Department
Great Britain
Massachusetts Population Rises by 140000 in Five Years
Boston reports a preliminary census tabulation showing Massachusetts population up about 140 000 over five years. The total is expected to exceed 3 500 000, compared with 3 664 916 in 1910, per the spring census release.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Colonies of Germany Nears Loss in War
London reports that nearly all German colonial possessions have been captured by the Entente during the war. The estimate was announced today by A Bonar Law, British secretary for the colonies.
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London
Entente Alles
A. Bonar Law
Meat packers meet state dept on detained neutral cargoes
Representatives of American meat packers held a further conference at the state department about Great Britain's detention of neutral cargoes in an effort to adjust their cases.
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Washington
State Department
Great Britain
Department
Lemberg University Opens in Berlin After Reoccupation
Wireless dispatch from Lemberg reports Lemberg University has reopened in Berlin after the Austro-Hungarian reoccupation of the Galician capital. Teachers and students have begun regular courses.
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Berlin
Fuayville
Lemberg
Aayn
Teaphers
Studenta
Heavy rain damages crops and tracks in Nebraska
A morning downpour in the Elkhorn valley measured three inches causing extensive crop damage. Northwestern tracks between Fremont and Norfolk were washed out in three spots stopping train service. Missouri Valley trains halted by washouts near Kennard with 400 feet of track underwater. Norfolk yards flooded.
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Fremont
Neb
Elkhorn Valley
Norfolk
Missouri Valley
Kennard
Western Farmers Are For Wilson
Washington reports say President Wilson is politically stronger with the nation than in his party six months ago due to his European war stance. Farmers in the Midwest are favorable while industrial areas show low mood. Overall support varies by region with strength in Minnesota the Dakotas Nebraska Iowa and California.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
United States
Lusitania
New York Sun
Washington
Sun
Federal Reserve Board
Minnesota
Dakotas
Nebraska
Iowan
California
New England
East
Argentine Packers Seek Trade In U S
New York July 15 Conditions governing the competition between Chicago meat packers and South American copceras shipping Argentine beef to the United States are to be disclosed in an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing opening today. A H Benjamin agent of Companie Sansinena Averne Ayres and Fiigerfiea Uruguaya asks the commission to direct railroads to provide refrigerator car service to enable distribution of South American beef in New York and the eastern states to meet American packers.
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New York
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
A. H. Benjamin
Companie Sansinena
Avernoe Ayres
Fiigerfiea Uruguaya
Interstate Commerce Con
Thhem
Trusroads
South America
Austria Sought Peace With Serbia Amid War Entry
A semi official Rome release says Austria-Hungary hoped to make a separate peace with Serbia and then withdraw troops from the Serbian frontier as Italy entered the conflict. The Italian press views this as confirming Rome's cautions and asserts the government holds proof of its claims.
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Rome
Paris
Italy
Austria-Hungary
Serbia
National Guard urged as militiary duty plan
New York July 14 The National Security League reports from its committee urge a broad program including expanding National Guard training to full efficiency, using schools for officer education, adding public school physical drills, training in maneuvering, classifying those fit for military enrollment, and requiring some military duty for ages 18 to 45.
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New York
National Guard
Collitia Committee
National Security League
United Statea
South American gold flowing to U S from war diverted exports
New York July 14 Real gold valued at 91 400 000 was deposited today in the national treasury credited to a local financial institution which handled the metal due to exchange conditions favoring the United States since the war began little gold had been received from South America as exports were redirected to Europe.
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New York
Kaiser Credited With Saying War Will End by October
London report cites the Times stating the German emperor told bankers in a 4 speech interview that the war would end in October. Bankers warned that even with indemnity Germany would face hardship, while prolonging the war could bankrupt the empire.
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Kaiser
London
Times
Germany
The
Carranza Brings Peace to Capital Amid War News
Dispatches from Vera Cruz report General Carranza organizing a wireless link to Mexico City and Vera Cruz. Food supplies flow in, and Gonzales prioritizes supply trains over troop movements with guarantees of order. Reports say water works were captured while Villa evacuates Agua Calientes and Obregon advances north. An amnesty plan for returnees is promised.
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Carranza
Chepuitepec
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Silliman
Gonzales
Ueropata
State Department
Villa
Aguis Calientes
Obregon
Queretaro de Villa
Corranza
Pablo Gonzales
Somgere
Repubc
Queretaro
Ala
Jone
Robles
Germans Caused Strike, He Claims at Remington Plant
Bridgeport Conn July 15 The strike at the Remington Arms plant threatens to halt iron workers shipments of war munitions as unions clash over jurisdiction. Labor leaders await word from Samuel Gompers and a Friday mass meeting on a possible general strike. Major Penfield asserts German sympathizers are behind the trouble.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Remington Arms Company
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Stewart Construction Company
Arms Company
Haid
Walter W. Penfield
German Finances In Fine Shape Report
Berlin reports a conference of German state finance ministers approved the presentation by Dr Helfferith of Germanys financial status. War taxation and wartime measures were reviewed. Ministers agreed the finances were favorable and the nation would hold out for victory.
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Berlin
Sayville
N. J
Rt Helfferith
Germany
Reichstag
Garment Workers Strike Expands Across New York
The garment trades see a large scale strike with about 21 000 workers out today including roughly 12 000 pants and vest makers. The mayor joins conciliatory talks to avert a possible 60 000 women and 70 000 others in support actions as the strike widens between men and women workers.
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New York
Althoweh
Armen
Ships Sunk by Submarines Reported for June
Berlin reports that 42 ships were sunk by submarines in June, with several French and other merchant vessels affected. The notice notes a total tonnage around 12,000 tons and cites patrols and precautions under wartime orders.
Sensational Rise in Wheat Prices
Culonga July 16 Wheat surged today on reports of blank rust in the chief producing belt and heavy European buying. The July option touched 1.46 a bushel near the close, up from 1.10% yesterday, signaling a sharp market rally based on scarce supply and solid demand.
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Europe
Indemnity Debate Highlighted in Early 20th Century Text
The fragment references a discussion of indemnity related to Turkey and a large sum cited as 500 million in a wartime context. It notes a figure of 87200 and mentions a Rio Fur Kiet war, though details are unclear and scattered across the damaged text.
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Turkey
Rio Fur
Washington Eyes Tough Note on Germany in Upcoming Policy
Telegram from Cornish signals the president will confer with Lansing and cabinet before a prompt policy announcement. Officials expect the administration to stand by prior notes, avoid retreat, and decide on reparations in the Lusitania case while addressing neutrality and merchant ship safety.
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Washington, D. C
Cornish
Washington
Lansing
Germany
Lusitania
Strange frog attacks chick in Kansas barnyard
In Cottonwood Falls Kansas on July 14 Reverend T M Strange witnessed a large frog emerge from grass and seize a chick in Albert Rogier’s barn. The mother hen swooped down pecking the frog, which dropped the chick and fled toward the grass as the hen pursued. The incident leaves Rogier missing several chicks and locals wary of the amphibious predator.
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Cottonwood Falls
Kan
Albert Rogier
T. M. Strange
Wood Falls
Rogler
Pennsylvania Lines Approve Major Bond Issue
Trenton July 11. The board of public utility sites today approved a bond issue of 40 000 dollars. Proceeds to fund capital expenditures and expansion projects across the line. Officials say the move will support modernization and service improvements.
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Trenton
N. J
Board of Public Utility
Treasure hunt trial stirs old Siam farm murder tale
Bedford Virginia July 15 A Massachusetts style treasure chest murder case at the Siam farm reopens with Mrs Maria Porter and Elizabeth Benson testifying. Witnesses recount a 90 year pursuit to recover a chest linked to the Nathaniel Dark murder as Huntsman Scrivner and others face a long investigation.
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Bedford
Samyenderson
Slam Urdane
Huntsman
Justice Law v
Nathaniel Smith
Sourl
Im Js
Elizabeth Penson
Okla
Jonat
Dork
Siam Farm
Canwon Thoy Pe Sitor
Mattie Collins McAlester
Jonathan Dark
Dependence
Viewe
Matte Collins
King
Mattie Collins
Benson
Porter
I Berivner
Walt
Papi
Dronathan
Imlth
Hed Aimee
Unclear alleged arson note from fragmented report
Readable fragments describe a case involving suspected arson and a bag carrying material for a fire. Authorities investigate origins and intent with limited detail available in the damaged text.
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