Huerta May Send A Special Envoy
Developments in the Mexican situation moved rapidly and uncertainly about whether President Wilson would read his message to Congress. Reports from Mexico City said Huerta might reconsider rejecting American proposals and perhaps send an envoy to the United States to talk unofficially, similar to John Lind. Foreign governments press Huerta to yield to U S demands, influencing the reading schedule.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Mexico City
Huerta
United States
John Lind
Colquitt vetoes large appropriation in special session
Governor Colquitt today vetoed 3,429,325 of the appropriation bill passed by the special session, leaving the total approved at 11,690,026. The cut includes 681,000 from education the first year and 1,532,000 the second year, 485,000 from eleemosynary institutions, and other reductions across departments and sections.
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Austin
Texas
Colquitt
Peace Congress Delegates Appreciate Wilson Attitude
At the closing sitting of the twentieth Universal Peace Congress in The Hague delegates cabled President Wilson an appreciation of his attitude toward peace. The Associated Press reports the acknowledgment dated August 23.
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Associated Press
The
Hague
Holland
Twentieth Universal Peace Congress
Wilson
Colquitt Vetos Bill After Month-Long Special Session
Governor Colquitt vetoed the penitentiary bill after a month of a special legislative session, leaving the law as it stood at the session's start. Austin Texas August 23.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Colquitt
Washington Centenary Plans Discussed for Next Year
CAPTURE OF WASHINGTON DC AUG 23 It will be ninety nine years tomorrow since a British army under Gen Ross entered Washington after defeating 6000 American soldiers on their way Plans for an appropriate observance of the centennial anniversary next year are now being discussed.
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Washington, D. C
Ross
Washington
New Hotel Severin Opens in Hoosier Capital
Indianapolis August 23 Hotel Severin a twelve story structure in the business district opened to guests today. Built at a cost of 1 000 000 it is described as among the finest in the country with premium equipment and furnishings.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Severin
Pugilist John Young Dies After Willard Bout
Los Angeles reports the death of heavyweight boxer John Young hours after a knockout by Jess Willard. Willard is arrested on manslaughter charges and promoters and the referee surrenderer face accessory charges.
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John Young
Jess Willard
Los Angeles
Calif
Young
Willard
Thieves' 1 Wi a New Discovery of Criminal Syndicate
London detectives from seven nations search for a $750 600 pearl necklace stolen en route from Paris to London. They claim evidence of a vast international jewel thief trust with annual profits over 2 600 000 dollars. Two gangs are American.
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London
Seven Countries
Paris
Gigartic International “Trust
Jewel Thev
Bank Resources Statement Missing Clear Context
A fragmentary ledger entry from Lare Do Nat Tonal Bank shows figures for United States Bonds cash and light exchange with totals around 1.105 million and 655 thousand. names M. Alexander, vice president, appear in the text. The line items and headings are incomplete, leaving uncertainty about dates or the exact nature of the report.
Emperor William Joins Teetotalers Refuses Beer Forever
Berlin report states Emperor William has joined the teetotalers, renouncing beer and wine in the fatherland. The move marks a formal abstention from alcoholic drinks, signaling a notable shift in royal conduct.
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Emperor William
Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Fatherland
New Commissioners Appointed by Governor Colquitt
Gov Colquitt appointed Secretary of State Weinert to succeed Brahan as prison commissioner and W Murray as fiscal agent of the penitentiary commission to succeed Ben Cabell.
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Gov. Colquitt
Weinert and
Murray
Brahan
Cabell
Austin
Texas
Colquitt
Weinert
Acceed
R. W. Brahan
W. ©. Murray
Fisca
Penitentiary Commission
Ben Cabell
England and Our Canal
The public and government debate whether England’s fortifications near the Panama Canal threaten U S interests. The piece argues England is a major trading nation and user of the waterway, urging careful, logical consideration of Britain’s actions and potential impact on U S trade and maintenance costs.
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England
Panama Canal
Great Britain
United States
Welcome Lord Haldane to New York Visit
Elaborate preparations are under way for Viscount Haldane lord high chancellor of Great Britain to visit New York late next week. He sails from England today and is expected Friday. He will stay at the Plaza Hotel and sail on J Pierpont Morgan’s yacht Corsair to inspect West Point then proceed to Montreal by special Canadian government train. He plans to address the American Bar Association and depart New York Tuesday.
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New York
Lord Haldane
Englar
City
Plaza Hotel
Hudson River
J. Pierpe Morgan
United States Military Academy
West Point
Montreal
American Bar Association
White
Supreme Court of the
United States
Lord Halda
Canada
Bar Association
America
International Congress on School Hygiene in Buffalo
Buffalo New York August 23 Local arrangements are complete for the International Congress on School Hygiene to meet in Buffalo for five days. The gathering will bring together several hundred educators scientists health officers and civic welfare workers from leading nations.
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Buffalo
N. Y
International Congress On
Man Who Remembers Napoleon at 106 in Neuilly
Paris August 23 Probably the only living person with clear recollection of Napoleon is M Pierre Schamel-Roy who will turn 106 on Monday at his Neuilly home He recalls visiting Napoleon in exile at St Helena as a 12 year old and being a playmate of the Prince Imperial later known as the King of Rome
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Paris
Napoleon
M. Pierre Schamel-Roy
Neuilly
M Schamel-Roy
St. Helena
M. Schamel-Roy
Prince Imperial
Rome
Sale of Famo's Ocean Pier Foreclosure In Atlantic City
Atlantic City August 23 Foreclosure sale of the Ocean Pier the oldest in the city valued at 1 500 000 before its near total destruction by fire. The foreclosure action completed the transfer of ownership after the pier suffered a major blaze.
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Ocean Pier
Atlantic City
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