News of a Week in Condensed Form
A collage of international and domestic notes spans arrests in Altin and Salt Lake City, a murder in Omien Utah, and a murder case in Chicago. It covers political conventions, tariff debates, and naval incidents, noting Villa’s location, Brandeis’s possible Supreme Court nomination, and various allied and neutral reactions to wartime events.
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Intermountain
Ratnel Lopes
Hingham
Manuel Hevia
Altin
B.C
John &. Corless
Ealt Lake
Ottawa
Canada
John Edwards
Vieting
Salt Lake
Seattle
Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
C.F. Ongood
Omien
Utah
Hober Burch
Farmer
Provo
Lelmonr and Sutherland
Spry
Heywood Ofton
Ealt Lake Bay—Ree Supreme Court
C. W. Shores
Leligie
Shores
Beaver
Bandits Raid Green Springs Cavalry Attack in Texas
A large force of Villistas crossed the Rio Grande Friday night and raided Green Springs, Texas, attacking nine cavalrymen of Troop A, Fourteenth Cavalry. Three troopers and a 10-year-old boy were killed. two wounded and another missing or captured. Citizens pursued the attackers toward Coachulia, Mexico, with reports of two American fatalities and two abducted men. Fire and smoke from adobe walls hampered defenders as the battle raged, with attackers firing through a thin window and burning the structure.
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Alpine
Texas
Rio Granite
Green Springs
Fourteenth Cavalry
Coachulia
Mexico
J. Deemers
Troops rout Villistas at Ojo Azules in Mexico
A 220 man U S cavalry squadron surprised and routed a larger Villista force seven teen miles south of Cusihulriable. Forty two Mexicans were killed and wounded, with no American casualties. Major Robert L. Howse led the pursuit of Generals Crux Do myingues and Juan Acosta until the Villistas camped at Ojo Azules. The Mexicans sprang from their pallets half clothed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Namiquiga
Mexico
Eleventh
Ojo Azules
Cusihulriable
Robert L. Howse
Crux Domyingues
Juan Acosta
Ojo Asules
Raiders Attack Ve Prench Steamer Off Azores
Two commerce raiders chased a Prench steamer for hours off the Azores after the vessel fired a warning shot. The incident, reported on arrival in port, suggests another raider is active in the western Atlantic, easing fears in shipping circles.
Protest Seizure of Mail Cited by Sweden Leader
The Swedish postmaster general protested in Berlin over alleged mail seizures and censorship. The report notes unstructured and freehanded delegation movements and ongoing tensions affecting communication and policy between Sweden and other nations.
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Berlin
Parmaster General
Sweden
Guevenag News Encacy
Dritieh
Germans Deliver Terrific Bombardment Across Verdun Front
London reports a massive German attack described as the campaign’s fiercest. Along a fifty mile arc near Verdun and the Meuse, crown prince forces pushed gains on Sunday, with St Mihiel showing activity. Petrograd notes German artillery hit a train near Kokenhusen. Italian front sees the Prince of Wales visiting with King Victor Emmanuel.
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London
Verdun
Meuse
Crown Prince
Argonne
Woerre
St Mihiel
PREPARING WAY FOR PEACE IN WAR-TORN TIMES
Washington reports an agreed Vatican German approach to peace. The pope, informed by the emperor, would entertain peace talks and accept proposals. Cardinal Gibbons cautions there is “something in the air” and hopes for a successful end to hostilities.
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Washingtom
Benedict
Wilson
Vatican
Germany
Pope Menedict
Crom
Joseph
United States
James Gibbons
Baltmore
Catholi Shurch
America
International Ni
Gerard Denies Want of War in German Talks
In a Na toma setting interview, James W. Gerard, American ambassador, says he values removing misunderstandings between Germany and America and worked to prevent conflict. He denies being an enemy of Germany, stating he has never wanted war and has not acted to justify German hostility.
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U. S
Wilson
Germany
Tlat
Kateer
General Punston
el Faso
General Pershing
Villa
Chicago
James J. Gallivan
New York
Dominican Republic
Dublin
Willa Lorimer
la Balle Birect Trust & Saving Bank of
Prew Wen
United States Senate
James M. Sullivan
Bayto Dotolage
William | Larimer
Lorimer
Delaware
Lackawanna & Western Railroad
North River
East Pitteburg
Braddock
Pennyevania National Guard
Lip
David Fisher Atwater
Ollet Eraduate
Vale Selveretig
Mas Hyoo
Take Enliege
Bertin
Natoma
James W. Gerard
Ertees
America
Austria denies attack on Fresian work vessel
Washington reports Austria stating the task force suffered no warning before attacks on the Fresian work vessel. Two Americans were aboard. one wounded, others unharmed according to a US consular report. The embassy notes the claim as part of an ongoing inquiry by the State Department.
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MacFayden Haw
Gravesend
Africa
Geroas
Rotterdam
Berlin
Santo Domingo
Salo
Beuter
Xine
Balaniki
Alda
Lord Whoborne
Teutenant
Ireland
London Daily Telegraph
Legation
Rio Branco
House of Commons
Asquith
National Committee For
Belgium
Americas
Tke Governia
Jose 1
Jimines
Repatise
Chamber of Deputies
Taa
Shege
Gerunie
Kichalan
Andreas Swoptycet
Lemberg
Russia
Willire
Mwvaieo
Algus
Fresian
Washington
Aiteck
Aimhessador Puateld
Lansing
Gas Leak Safety Instructions From an Old Manual
Instructions for gas leak awareness warn to ventilate rooms if the odor is strong, inspect appliances, and shut partly open connections. Do not strike matches. alert the gas company and call a physician if someone is overcome. Pulmotors are noted as a device to remove gas from lungs and inject air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roma
The Missing Remnant Band Delusion in Lancashire
A Lancashire town boasts a full brass band led by a deaf drummer. During a parade the leader veers down a side street, leaving the drummer blind to the turn. He drums on, sees no bend, and asks bystanders if they have seen the remnant of band anywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancashire
Uival
A Scholar In Bed and Mr Murray on Gladstone
A fragment describes Mr John Murray reporting an amusing glimpse of Mr William Gladstone. The publisher recalls breakfast alone before an intended departure to Scotland and an unexpected invite for a second talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Murray
Mr. Gladstone
Mr. Murray
Beotland
Gladstone
Lion Head
London Omelet: Steam Roller Destroys Bad Gad Eggs
In London, millions of bad eggs are disposed by tipping from cases and running a steam roller over them. The method is routine despite concerns about waste and safety in handling spoiled produce.
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London
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Federel Grand Fame
Welland Canal
Nierer Lis
Holle Gunneen
Lafayette
Crucible Steel Company
Harrison
N. J
Congress Hotel
Ptl Melly
San Antonio
Mesien
Becaue
Jolly Ranch
Cardenas
Charles Moscor
Witton
General Scott
General Obregon
Hollie
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Judiciary Committee
Louis D. Brandeis
Supreme Court
Congress
National Conservaon Congress
Daker
Punaton
Treasury Department
Carrants
Adobe Mouse
Blacktot
Mabi
Mise Gertrudeelem
Peter Nels
Snabe
Twa
Seizuhes
Bwedian
Obie
Cie Weotten
Pate
Gerard
Avstria
Donden
BOYD_PARK
Ateeloget
Globe Consolidated
American Fork
Globe Consolidated Mining Company
Treasuryroperty
Treasury
Globe Con
Wm. H. Child & Co
Wasatch
Stock Exchange
Stak Brokers
Bast Lake City, Uta
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