Heavy early voting reported across Texas counties
Across Texas on August 28 heavy early voting was reported in Fort Worth Houston Austin and Wichita Falls with women voters active in many areas while others faced rain and impassable roads. Some counties predicted light turnout Galveston and Texarkana faced rain while Dallas Denison reported average to light participation and parade weather and Bailey club organizers promoted votes.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Bailey
Gainesville
Houston
Austin
Wichita Falls
Wichita County
Texarkana
Tex
Neff and Bailey Clubs
Galveston
Galveston County
Dallas
Denison
Cork lord mayor Terenne MacSweeney worsens in Brixton jail
The condition of Terenne MacSweeney lord mayor of Cork is reported worse at Brixton jail where he is on a hunger strike after a restless night. In Belfast on August 28 rioting occurred with police barracks wrecked and the military firing on the crowd.
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Associated Press
London
Terenne MacSweeney
Cork
Brixton
Belfast
West Belfast
Fall of Soviet Now Appears Imminent
Copenhagen reports Petrograd conditions are critical and the fall of the soviet government seems likely due to front reports and a dire economic situation. Paris notes a Minsk peace conference transfer to a neutral country is being considered by Moscow. London states 34000 Russian soldiers have entered Germany and been interned. Washington says cruiser Pittsburgh to Dan zig to protect Americans.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Petrograd
Paris
Minsk
Moscow
Hiffel Tower
Germany
London
Berlin
Miners Clash Reopens Strike Battle in Raleigh County
A detective was wounded in renewed fighting between striking miners and guards at Raleigh County coal mines in West Virginia. The violence resumed this morning as authorities tried to control the dispute.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Raleigh County
West Virginia
Elgin National Road Race Opens With Big Crowd
About 10 000 spectators gathered in Elgin Illinois for the eighth annual 250 mile Elgin national road race scheduled to start at noon. Eight drivers were entered with Cliff Durant withdrawing. Tom Milton and Ralph de Palma were set to contest the national championship.
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Associated Press
Elgin
Cliff Durant
Tom Milton
Ralph de Pala
Believed Escape After Zamora Bandit Battle
In Mexico City on August 28 American and British subjects captured by the Zamora bandit band are believed to have escaped during a battle yesterday.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Zamora
Robert Lee Postoffice Promoted to Third Class Status
Robert Lee Texas August 28 N C Brown postmaster reports the Robert Lee postoffice has advanced from fourth to third class. A rising cotton crop and oil development slated for fall are expected to boost post office receipts in the coming year.
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Associated Press
Robert Lee
Tex
N. C. Brown
Robert Lee Postoffice
Denies Rumors About Villa Troop Disbanding
The American consulate in Nuevo Laredo forwarded a Torreon consul telegram stating rumors of trouble with Villa are ridiculous and that his troops are disbanding in an orderly fashion according to arrangements.
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Villa
Nuevo Laredo
Torreon
De la Huerta Aims Consulate Inspector Job After Presidency
Provisional President Adolfo de la Huerta said in Mexico City on August 28 that after his term ends December 31 he plans to become an inspector of consulates. He stated he will not retire but continue serving the country through this employment.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Adolfo de la Huerta
Governor Cox Arrives in New York Amid Flower Shower
New York August 28 Governor Cox steps from his private train at Grand Central to a massive greeting. Thousands line the terminal as he begins a two day visit and plans to speak at Gravesend police games. He denounces Republican fund raising as brazen. He reiterates claims of GOP conspiracy to buy the presidency before addressing the National Democratic Club.
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Associated Press
New York
Governor Cox
Grand Central Station
Gravesend
Cox
National Democratic Club
Saxony Moves 650 Million Mark House Famine Aid Plan
Berlin reports the Saxony government seeks approval from the Saxony People's Chamber for a 650 million mark appropriation to ease a house famine. The funds would be repaid through a rent tax, outlining a major housing relief measure.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Saxony
Saxony People’s Chamber
Japan to subsidize steamship lines to distant ports
Buenos Aires reports Japan has decided to subsidize its steamship lines serving South America Asia and Africa. The measure aims to support routes to South American ports and other regions, with details conveyed through diplomatic channels.
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Associated Press
Buenos Aires
Japan
South America
Japanese spinners vow 31 percent curtailment of output
Tokio August 28 Japanese cotton spinners agree to cut production by 31 percent to support the cotton yarn market. The move followed by firmer market conditions as a result.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Drug Evil in Denmark Sparks Major Copenhagen Raid
Copenhagen authorities intensify crackdowns on narcotics with a recent raid seizing 800 morphine bottles bound for Germany. The consignee allegedly filed a false declaration to pass the drugs through customs, prompting harsher controls and investigations.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Germany
Consignee
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