Army Bill Boosts Pay and Voting Rights for Mexican Service
Senate amendments to the army appropriation bill grant higher pay for regular army and national guard in the Mexican emergency. They authorize soldiers to vote in the field at the coming presidential election and raise enlistment age to 21 with parental consent rules. A $250,000 health tent measure and a $5,000,000 small arms appropriation are approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union News Service
Washington, D. C
National Guard
Senate
Senator Reed
Missouri
House
Military Committee
Inferno of shells as Britons Australians fight for Pozieres
London reports intense artillery and infantry exchanges on the Somme front. Australians hold one street flank then press to control Pozieres while Germans pound Trones wood and Guillemont sectors. Petrograd says Russians pierced the German line at Riga-Dvinsk and pushed Austrians back toward the Hungarian border.
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London
Pozieres
Bazantin:le-Petit
Somme
Trones Wood
Guillemont
Ginchy
Verdun
I. Petrograd
Riga-Dvinsk
France
Warcraft On Duty At Cape Henry Protect Deutschland
Navy orders the battleship Louisiana reported a mysterious ship near Chesapeake Bay. The North Carolina and destroyers were sent to Cape Henry on patrol for neutrality, with secrecy keeping instructions undisclosed. Officials assume the Deutschland submarine will avoid attack within three miles to safeguard American neutrality.
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Germany
Flexner Says Polio Spreads Mainly By Direct Contact
New York July 26 Dr Simon Flexner of the Rockefeller Institute announced that infantile paralysis is spread primarily through personal contact between children. The statement highlights the disease transmission focusing on close contact among youngsters.
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New York
Tatesi
Simon Flexner
Rockefeller Institute
Villa in Durango Sighted Near Canyon de las Huertas
Dispatches from Gen. Ramos report a villa with about thirty men in the Canyon de las Huertas near FV Paso de Pencley, Durango. The information was sent by courier to Mapami and telegraphed to Gen. Trevine.
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Villa
Durango
Chihuahua City
Mex
Canyon de Las Huertas
Paso de Pencley
Ramos
Mapami
Trevine
To Muster Out Students in Time for Fall Term
Washington announces that all national guard organizations formed by college students will be mustered out of federal service in time to return to their colleges for the fall term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Bh. C
Suard
India Wheat Yield Drops 16 Percent This Year
India's wheat crop is forecast at 1,500,000 long tons, down 16 percent from last year. The report from Washington TD C indicates a substantial decline in output due to unspecified factors affecting this season.
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Indias
Washington
TD. C
India
North Dakota Guards Arrive Camp Near Mercedes
The First Regiment North Dakota National Guard hails from North Dakota and has arrived at Mercedes Texas and set up a camp nearby. The unit prepares for activities and potential duties in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Mercedes
Tex
North Dakota National Guard
Hies
Heat Kills Over 250 Children in Montreal
Extreme heat in Montreal has caused more than 250 child deaths. Officials warn of ongoing health risks as summer pressures rise and hospitals brace for more cases. Authorities urge caregivers to protect children during heat waves and to seek immediate medical help for signs of heat illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Cotton Belt President Dead
Cotton Belt president dies at 66 in St Louis Missouri after long illness. Former railroad leader known for iron industry work and decades of service to the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton Belt
St. Louis
F. Y
Eri
Iron
Citon Helt
Sinn Fein Prisoners Seek Liberty Tribunal Hearing
London reports a Rae tribunal will hear Sinn Fein appeals with private proceedings likely guiding liberty for a majority of about 2 059 prisoners.
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Sinn
Hamlin Is Renamed Presiding Federal Reserve Leader
Massachusetts figure Charles S. Hanlin, active with Washingtorp, may be renominated for another term as governor of the Federal Reserve Board. The report notes possible continuation of policy and leadership from the 53rd presidency.
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Hamlin
Washingtorp
Charles S. Hanlin
Massachusetts
Airman flies over Germany in Berlin proclamation flight
Paris reports Sub-Lieutenant A Marchal flew across Germany dropping proclamations over Berlin. He landed near Chelm in Poland after about 1,800 kilometers in a single flight linking eastern and western fronts. The aim was to demonstrate Allied bombardment capability without striking Berlin for humanitarian reasons.
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Paris
Germany
Berlin
A. Marchal
Chelm
Poland
Marchal
Gog Tolles
James Whitcomb Riley Dies in Indiana Heat
Indiana Poet James Whitcomb Riley died in Indianapolis at age, after suffering heat and a paralytic stroke. He asked for water, then died when the nurse returned with it. Public details note his long career and beloved verse.
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Indianapolis
Ind
James Whitcomb Riley
New Director of National Gallery Named in London
Charles Holmes, landscape painter, appointed director of the National Gallery London to succeed Sir Charles Bolroyd on July 24. The selection follows Bolroyd’s retirement after long service, with Holmes bringing formal training and a focus on acquisitions and curatorial expansion.
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National Gallery
London
Charles Holmes
Charles Bolroyd
Cyclone Davis Defeated in Lexus Primary Returns
Representative Cyclone Davis of Texas attributes his defeat in the Lexus primaries to the election commission and ballot issues. Davis blames the system for the loss and signals ongoing disputes over election procedures.
Noted Battle Painter Dies at 77 in Burlington N T
The Civil War artist known as a noted battle painter died at his home after several months of illness. He was seventy seven years old.
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Burlington
N.T
Hanly Nominated for President at Prohibition Convention
Former Indiana governor Prank Hanly was nominated for president on the first ballot at the Prohibition Party national convention in St. Paul with Dr. Ira D. Landrith of Nashville unanimously chosen as the vice president candidate after others, including Hendrickson, withdrew. The session ended with acclamation for the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minn
Prank Hanly
Indianas
United States
Ira D Landrith
Nashville
Tenn
Air
Hanly
Landrith
Prasi- Nerney
Mr_ Hendrickson
Hag
Death Dance of Battles Roving War Dispatches From Rotterdam
A July report from Rotterdam describes Germany's war ruin as burning streams and endless combat. The dispatch laments the seeming powerlessness to halt destruction after two years of warfare and notes the relentless advance of Allied armies.
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Rotterdam
Voss
Berlin
W Slys
Germa Max ‘Osborn
Ische Zeitungestern
Riot injures four black soldiers at Fort Sam Houston
Four soldiers of the Eighth Dilingis infantry, described as the all black regiment, were wounded when a riotous crowd of 50 or 60 men fired on them near Fort Sam Houston. The provost guard fired low, with four of five shots striking targets. All wounded were hit in the legs but none seriously hurt. The incident involved soldiers on passes who had been drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Eighth
Dlingis Infantry
Fort Sam Houston
Russians Advance on Erzingan Reported From Asiatic Turkey
London July 5 a major Russian advance toward Erzingan dominates dispatches from Asiatic Turkey. Russian forces captured Neikid Chettlik midway between Bayburt and Erzingan, part of the push from Erzurum toward Erzingan. Constantinople and Petrograd report battles near Mevindenar and Mevandarz.
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London
Erzinzan
Turkey
Neikid-Chettlik
Baiourt
Irzingan
Erzesum
Constantinople
Petrograd
Must Label Storage Eggs for Cold Shelves
New York authorities announce labeling requirements for cold storage eggs in shells after September 2. The law mandates labels on shell eggs stored cold, ensuring traceability and freshness for consumers.
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New York
Freight wreck near Brigco on West Jersey Shore line
A freight train on the Brigco ton branch of the West Jersey Shore railroad derailed or stopped abruptly, a crew recovered a hatchet from the scene, with damage described among the rails and garb.
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Glasbhoro
Tuly OA
Brigcoton
West Jersey Seashore
Home Rule Hope Fades As Lansdowne Compromise Fails
London reports Ireland’s bid for self government collapses as cabinet deadlocks over the home rule amending bill. John Redmond vows a finish fight against proposed modifications while David Lloyd George’s negotiations are deemed unsuccessful and Asquith pursues a fair course.
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London
Ireland
Commons
John Redmond
Edward Carson
David Lloyd-George
Asquith
Redmond
German dyestuff plan yields $3 million profit
Washington July 25 A clear profit of 3 000 000 was earned by Herr Lohmann the man who conceived sending the Deutschland to the United States with a cargo of dyestuff He bought concentrated essences of dyestuffs in Germany at cost and sold directly to American manufacturers avoiding commissions and brokerages.
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Washington
United States
Herr Lohmann
Germany
Fishermen Missing After Monsoon Off Colombe Cerion
London reports a monsoon on the Colombe Cerion coast traps a large fishing fleet. About 200 fishermen are believed dead as more than 100 boats fail to return, dispatches state.
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Monston
London
Colombe
Cerion
Exchange Telegraph Company
British Navy Defeats German Destroyers in North Sea Clash
British naval forces won a two ship engagement with German destroyers in the North Sea off the coast of the Netherlands near Schinven Bank. The action occurred amid brisk maneuvers and exchange of gunfire.
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London
North Sea
Flatland
Schanven Bank
Government for Ireland under central direction
Fragmentary report notes government control of Irish affairs by the central executive led by Premier Asquith, with references to the Severn direction and a parliamentary context in the House of Commons.
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Ireland
London
Uly
the of Ireland
Fnrd
Severn
Foven Ament
Asquith Aracedosdo
House of Commons
Note Raises Storm Over British Censorship Memo
Washington notes Britain’s London memorandum on mail censorship as evading the principle involved. The US State Department rejects the memo and awaits a May 24 note reply. White House officials call the mails dispute acute and dangerous and vow to press London for a specific response.
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Washington CG
London
Washington
State Department
United States
Great Britain
White House
Senate Passes Navy Bill in 71 to 3 Vote
The Senate approved a naval bill proposing ten battleships and six battle cruisers over a three year build program after a long debate. Republican opponents included Senators Clapp Curtis Cummins La Follette Norris and Works. Democrat foes were Senators Thomas and Vardaman.
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Washington
Senate
Clapp
Curtis
Cummins
la Follette
Norrig and Works
Thomas and
Vardaman
Alleged Smugglers Nabbed Near Columbus New Mexico
Seven Americans and one Mexican were arrested south of the border on smuggling charges by US customs authorities. Two cars carrying whiskey wine shoes and guns were driven south along the punitive expedition route and returned across the boundary by civil police acting for local customs. A arrest occurred near Palomas Mexico, about 15 miles below Columbus.
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Columbus
NM. M
United States
Palomas
Mexico
Memphis Street Railway Strike Ends With Return to Work
Memphis Tennessee July 20 after a 24 hour strike for union recognition reinstatement of 66 discharged workers and higher wages 600 conductors and motormen resumed duties amid large crowds blocking attempts to operate cars with nonunion staff
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Memphis
Tenn
Memphis Street Rail Way Company
Battleship Texas Wins Yearlong Navy Gunnery Title
The battleship Texas earned first place in gunnery and torpedo firing for 1910 16 in a final revision scoring by the Navy department. Texas posted a score of 2.700 with Virginia close behind at 3 840.
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Texas
Washington
Navy Department
Virginia
Slakes Appointment Approved In Supreme Court Nomination
The senate judiciary committee voted unanimously to recommend confirmation of Harte John H Clarke of Cleveland to the Supreme Court as associate justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slacke
Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
Harte John Hh, Clarke
Cleveland
Supreme Court
Slavs Close to Erzincan in Turkish Armenia
Official dispatches report Russian forces within a short distance of Erzincan as they push toward Turkish Armenia. The description notes the Russians are close, with minimal distance specified, as military movements intensify in the region.
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Erzincan
Tograd
Grina
Nicholas
Armenia
Erzingan
Iowa Troops Head to Border From Camp Dodge
The First Battalion of the Third Regiment leaves Camp Dodge for the Mexican border Brownsville Texas. Maj. E H Worthington commands the unit and the troop train departs amid cheers and farewell fires. Other detachments in the same trains include Second and Third battalions with Major Brewer in command and Major Guy Brew in charge of the Third battalion.
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Camp Dodge
EH. C. Worthiseten
Des Moines
Iowa
Brownsville
Tex
Brewer
Capt
Guy &. Brew. &Éy
Tran Ellwood
Cedar Rapids
Allen
National Guard
EF. C. Worthington
Ivan E. Elwood
Camp Brodge
Ellwood
J. C. Worthington
Winterset
C.W. Atkins
Oskaloosa
C. B. Arnold
Glenwood
R. E. Humphrey
Corning
B. J. Gibson
Council Bliffs
Clifford Powell
Red Oak
D. Ross
Clarinda
G. W. Landers
Machine Gun
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Fortuna
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