Musterings and border talks amid Mexican unrest
American consuls from interior Mexico gather at El Paso for border conference as Major General Funston weighs withdrawal of the second expedition from Morxico. The census of Americans in Mexico is released with about 1200 in Mexico City and possibly under 3000 nationwide. Railway strikes in Piedras Negras Guadalaajara and Aguascalientes disrupt movement.
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Interior of Mexico
State Department
el Paso
Department
City of
United States
Funston
Letcher
Chihuahua City
Washington
Piedras Negras
Guadalajara
Aguascalientes
Texas Board Adopts Rules to Curb Unappropriated Water Waste
Austin reports the Texas board of water engineers adopted rules to determine true amounts of unappropriated water and prevent waste. It requires irrigators and districts to publish and follow reasonable regulations, enforce proper use, and flag unlawful excess diversions. The measures stress economic, beneficial use and accountability across public water sources.
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State Board of Water Engineers
Border raid rescues prisoners from Villistas near Glenn Springs
Cavalry under Major Langhorne dashed into El Pino 125 miles south of the border and liberated Jesse Deemer and Monroe Payne who had been prisoners of Villista raiders. Deemer, a Texas storekeeper, had a son killed at Glenn Springs. Washington reports a calmer border outlook after a El Paso conference among Generals Scott Funston Obregon and Carranza. Major General Frederick Funston orders Texas militia to muster into federal service and head to the border within about a week.
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San Antonio
Tex
Funston
Langhorne
el Pino
Jesse Deemer
Monroe Payne
Glenn Springs
Texas
Washington
Wilson
Baker
Scott
Carranza
el Paso
Obregon
Columbus
Frederick Funston
United States Service
Glass rural credits bill passes House with wide vote
Washington The Glass rural credits bill wins approval 295 to 10 in the House. It creates a federal farm loan board and twelve land banks to lend to farmers at not more than 6 percent. Differences with the Senate will be resolved in conference.
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HOUSE
GLASS
Federal Farm Loan Board
Washington
Glass Rural Credits
Senate
W C T U Convention Closes With Officers Elected
Wichita Falls Texas reports the state Women's Christian Temperance Union convention ended with officer elections led by president Nannie Webb Curtis of Waco for an eighth term. Other officers include J V Brewer Fort Worth corresponding secretary Cora Megrail Celina recording secretary Claudia Hightower Fort Worth treasurer John S Turner Dallas and Viva Defernett Loyal Temperance Union secretary. Resolutions urged arbitration for world disputes moral standards health certificates for marriage child labor abolition and Sunday restrictions including baseball and picture shows.
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Wichita Falls
Tex
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Nannie Webb Curtis
Waco
J. V. Brewer
Fort Worth
Cora Megrail
Celina
Claudia Hightower
John S. Turner
Dallas
Viva Defernett
Loyal Temperance Union
Texas
Italians Repulse Austrian Attacks On Fronts In Europe
Italian forces hold Southern Tyrol repelling Austrian assaults in Lerdo and Lagarina Valleys and advance in Admello zone near Trent. German efforts against French positions at Verdun repelled with losses, while Italian Monte Adamello gains near Crozzon di Pangordia. Submarine actions and Turkish withdrawals noted.
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Tyrol
Lerdo
Trent
Lagarina
Rome
Admello
Victor Emmanuel
Tereca River
Montfalcone
Gulf of Triest
Avecourt Wood
Verdun
Paris
Vienna
Mont Falcone
Meuse
Champagne
France
Loos
Chosen President of Y M C A North America Conven
F W Ayre of Philadelphia was chosen president of the thirty ninth triennial convention by the nominating committee. W A Scott of Texas was chosen secretary.
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Cleveland
Ohio
F. W. Ayre
Philadelphia
North America
W. A. Scott
Texas
Huge Gas Leases Approved On Osage Nation Lands
Secretary Lane approved gas leases on about one million Osage acres in Osage county Oklahoma. Firms awarded include Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company 304000 acres, American Pipe Line Company 181000 acres, Osage Oklahoma Gas Company 105000 acres, Pawhuska Oil and Gas Company 60000 acres, Charles Owen 165700 acres, Charles Page 100000 acres. Osages receive three cents per thousand feet of gas produced.
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Washington
Lane
Osage
Osage County
Oklahoma
Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company
Charles Owen
Caney, Kan
American Pipe Line Company
Charles Page
Tulsa
Okla
Osage Oklahoma Gas Company
Pawhuska Oil and Gas Company
Army bill sets 206000 standing force with large reserve
Washington reports conferees agree the army bill provides a 206000 man standing army able to expand to 254000 in emergencies, backed by a federalized national guard of 426000 as a reserve.
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Washington
House
Senate
368 Steel Vessels Building in United States Report
Steel merchant vessels now building or under contract in the United States number 368, representing over one million tonnage. The tally indicates ongoing shipbuilding demand and robust activity across American yards.
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Washington
United States
Spinach Exports from Austin Estimated at $600,000
The season’s spinach sent from Austin to Eastern markets is valued at about $600,000. The figure reflects the scale of shipments and the importance of Austin’s produce trade to eastern buyers.
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Austin
Tex
Health for Sick Women Offers Hope From Pinkham Remedies
Letters from Mrs. Mary Asnacu in Wisconsin and Mrs. A. L. McCasLane in Oklahoma praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for recovery from displacement ulcers irregularity and fatigue. A Roxbury reader cites relief from inflammation and bearing down pains after trying the remedy. The notice invites readers to write for confidential advice from Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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North Crandon
Wis
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Mary Asnacu
Roe Gr. Boillm
Lydia KR Pinkham
Lydia KE. Pinkham
A. L. McCasLane
Lawton
Okla
Wean
Roxbury
Mass
B. M. Osaoon
Haynes Park
Chip Treasures and Seasons in a Rural Exchange
A village dialogue swaps directions for fish as seasonality sets the scene. Two rustic men claim a carved chip to treasure with one joking it will be buried with him. An elder woman chides a reckless reverence, urging piety for a kinder afterlife.
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Gladstone
Sandy
Youth Scholar Learns More Beyond Claimed Education
A saying emphasizes that even the best young students with claimed education have much to learn. It suggests humility and ongoing study as a lifelong pursuit.
Temper Handling Skills Highlighted as Positive Trait
Opinion piece emphasizes disciplined use of a strong temper, valuing control, situational judgment, and self restraint as key to constructive outcomes in challenging situations.
Statesman Defined as Politician Re-elected
A statesman is described as a politician who secures repeated electoral victories, highlighting the link between public service and ongoing approval by voters.
A Famous Physician Promotes Anuric Uric Acid Solvent
Dr. Pierce of the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute announces Anuric as a potent remedy for inflammation related to kidney and uric acid disorders. The ad claims rapid relief from scalding urine back ache and rheumatic symptoms, urging a 50 cent package or a 10 cent trail sample.
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Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
The Knocker Questioned Tompkins World Travel
The Knocker quotes discuss Tompkins as well traveled, noting his wide roaming and constant activity across life. The exchange implies Tompkins is always involved in many things and constantly in motion.
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Tompkins
Second Sight Heiress Plot Behind the Smooth Smile
A witty exchange centers on romantic schemes as a suitor declares love for an heiress and vows to win, while another character cautions that desire outpaces restraint. The heiress herself remains elusive, described as out of sight.
The Vocal Belligerent War Voice Challenge
A terse wartime provocation questions a listener about total commitment as the speaker declares a martial stance. The exchange hinges on whether personal sacrifice accompanies public rhetoric in conflict rhetoric.
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