Guadalajara Falls as Obregon’s Rebels Seize City
Telegraph dispatch from Guzman dated July 9 reports General Obregon’s forces capturing Guadalajara with 12,000 Federals defeated, 5,000 prisoners taken, and artillery seized. Blanco cut communications to Mexico City while Sonora towns celebrate. Carranza’s forces gain momentum toward San Luis Potosi and Mexico City.
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Pouglas
Ariz
Guadalajara
Alvaro Obregém
Ellas
Constitutionalists
Wednessey Morsing
Miel
Jalisco
Obregon
Blanco
Mexico City
Elias
Iraquato
Mexico
A. Obregon
Sonora
Guaymas
Nogales
Federala
Empalme
Gueymas
Altillo
Carranza
Constitutionalist
Jess Carranza
San Luis Potosi
Queretaro
Constantino Jack
Second Largest City in Mexico Guadalajara
Guadalajara the capital of Jalisco and second largest city in Mexico has a population above 145000. The descendents of original Spanish families form an aristocracy of wealth and education with manufacturing dominated by German French and English interests. Americans faced hostility amid a 1910 uprising said to be inspired by foreign rivals.
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Guadalajara
Jalisco
Mexico
Grn
Tax on heiresses aimed at curbing foreign titles
Representative Bowdle of Ohio introduced a bill imposing a 2 percent income tax on Americans who marry foreigners with titles. He cited Cincinnati marriages including Miss Stallo to Count Rospigliosi and Count Murat, arguing such unions erode American ideals and wealth. He warned the bill would depress demand for heiresses and burden titled foreigners while protecting American institutions.
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New York Times
Sede Lads
Ohio
Nicholas Longworth
Cincinnati
Miases Stallo
Rospigliosi
Count Murat
Mr. Bowdle
America
Newport
Bar Harbor
Tevis
Goulds
Vanderbilts
Thaw
Shonts
Stetson
Zimmerman
Stallos
Alaska Volcanoes Erupt Across Aleutians and Peninsulas
Captain McMullen aboard the Dirigo reports widespread volcanic activity along the Alaska Peninsula west of Seward to the Aleutians. Mount Shishaldin and Mount Pavlof were actively smoking as ash and sulfur smoke drifted over the sea, dispersing pumice for miles. Natives say last month’s cloud bursts were volcanic, not wind-carried ash.
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Seward
Alaska
Alaskan Peninsula
Aleutian Islands
McMullen
Dirigo
Mount Paviof
Alaskan
Swisher and Ohley Cut Costs on New York Trip
Ex governor Swisher and West Virginia politician Ohley, both rich in politics, travel to New York and decide to limit expenses to a total of 25 dollars. They tally balances at the Waldorf, refuse cash aid, and plan to walk to the Penn Station to save money, ending with minimal pocket change.
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CC. W. Swisher
W. A. Ohley
West Virginia
Waldorf
New York
Ohley
Mr. Swisher
Swisher
Erin
PennoPoie
Hymns Called Doggerel by Methodist Leader
Rev John Thompson addressing the Ministers Forum at the fifty fifth annual Methodist Episcopal camp meeting in Chicago denounces modern church hymns as doggerel. He urges hymns that convey true gospel, citing Wesley Luther and other leaders as models and calls for higher quality sacred music focused on sublime sentiment.
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New York, Times
Chicago
John Thompson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Dr. Thompson
John Wesley
Martin
Luther
Jones Rejected by Banking Committee in Senate fight
The Banking and Currency Committee rejected Thomas D. Jones of Chicago for the Federal Reserve Board by 7 to 4 and deferred Paul M. Warburg’s confirmation pending his appearance. The panel noted Jones was a Harvester Trust director and a government defendant, while Warburg faces continued questioning. The President’s effort to win Senate confirmation appears stalled, with potential for future action depending on Warburg’s appearance and committee voting.
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New York Times
Washington
Senate
Thomas D. Jones
Chicago
Paul M. Warburg
New York
Federal Reserve Board
Committee On Banking and Currency
Jones
Warburg
Banking and Currency Committee
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Owen
Oklahoma
Reed
Missouri
Hiitaposek
Adenander
Pomerene
Ohio
Lee
Maryland
Hollis
New Hampshire
Shafroth
Colorado
Europe
Messrs
Bristow
Nelson
Crawford
Weeks
McLean
Mr. Warburg
Massachusetts
Wall Street
Harvester
Mr. Jones
The
Harvester Trust
Minnesota
Zinc Trust
New Jersey
Wisconsin
Trust
George W. .Perkins
Banking Committee
Kern Ofndiana
White House
American Drama Criticizes Abstract Social Theories
Henry Arthur Jones, English dramatist, arrives and complains that American playwrights neglect human passions for abstract social theories. Note appears in next Sunday's Times. Included is a rotogravure feature on new bathing costumes.
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Henry Arthur Jones
Tragedy at Long Beach Picnic Drowns Three
Thousands watched as a log drifted beyond safety lines, killing Grace Reeves 17 Carrie Raycraft 17 and Norman Beach 23 from Richmond Hill and Woodhaven. Lifeguards failed to reach them, sparking calls for more boat-equipped protection and tighter beach safety.
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Richmond Hill
Deauville
Long Beach
Beach
Norman
Ferris Street
Woodhaven
Reeves
Grace
Walnut Street
Raycraft
Carrie
Oak Street
Carrie Raycraft
Nassau Hotel
Albert Reese
Mineola Hospital
Norton
Wiliam Worth
Miss Raycraft
Richmond Hill Baptist Church
Cliff Reeves
Grace Reeves
Irene Miller
Norman Beach
William P. Beach
Jamaica
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
Carolyn Reycroft
John Reycroft
South Oak Street
Morris Park
All Saints' Episcopal Church
Charles B. Reeves
Jefferson Avenue
New York City
Plot by Servians to Kill the Kaiser Unearths Secret Club
A Belgrade connected Servian Slavonic circle named Unity allegedly plotted to assassinate the Kaiser. Berlin police raided Serb student quarters in Charlottenburg seizing documents linking units in Vienna Agram Leipzig and Munich to Belgrade central HQs. Jordan Tafitsch named ringleader. unity bylaws translated. Archduke Frederick arrived in Berlin to consult with German Army leaders as tensions rise.
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New York Times
Berlin
Sarajevo
Bosnia
Archduke Francis Ferdinand
Charlottenburg
Belgrade
Vienna
Agram
Leipzig
Munich
Jordan Tafitsch
Unity
Lokal-Anzeiger
Archduke Frederick of
Austria
Salm-Salm
Potsdam
Miners Threaten Violence as IWW Agitators Rally
In Bellaire Ohio on July 9 strikers in the Tuscarawas field, urged by agitators claiming IWW leadership, riot and threaten mines while attempts are made to blow up Baltimore & Ohio Railroad bridges. Governor Cox considers militia after talks with Commissioner Roane. mine officials and authorities blame IWW factions.
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New York Times
Bellaire
Ohio
Industrial Workers of the World
Tuscarawas Field
J. M. Roane
Baltimore & Ohio
I. W. W. Cocginne
Mutiny at Blackwell's Island Prison Shuts Shops
An uprising at Blackwell's Island penitentiary left 700 inmates in the shops free for hours as guards with revolvers restored order. Fires, smashed furniture, and cut belts halted manufacture in the tailor and shoe shops while Warden Hayes led a force of 700 to their cells.
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Blackwell's Island Penitentiary
Manhattan
Sing Sing
Bedlam
Davis
Hayes
James King
Tailor Shop
Warden Hayes
McManus
East River
Bryan Forgot the Stamp Causes Postcard Row at Richmond
Charles Jordan secretary of the local Commercial Club displayed a government franked letter from Secretary Bryan declining to lecture at the Richmond Chautauqua. Onlookers said the envelope and letter violated postal laws by using a government frank for personal business.
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New York Times
Richmond
Ind
Charles Jordan
Bryan
Richmond Chautauqua
Speaker Sweet III Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Thaddeus C. Sweet of Oswego Speaker of the Assembly had an appendicitis operation at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany tonight. He arrived in Albany on business and fell ill while at the Highway Department offices then went to the Albany Club before being rushed to the hospital. His wife was notified and traveling to Albany.
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New York Times
Albany
Thaddeus C. Sweet
Oswego
Assembly
St. Peter's Hospital
New York
Highway Department
Albany Club
Theodore E. Bailey
Arthur Elting
Explosive Test Damages Navy Caisson in Norfolk
A heavy steel caisson modeled after the battleship Pennsylvania was badly damaged in a test in Norfolk Virginia when struck by a new navy explosive. The device is closely guarded and test details will likely remain secret.
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Navy
Shell
Norfolk
Pennsylvania
German aviator sets solo altitude record in Johannisthal
Otto Linnekogel rose to 6,600 meters in a monoplane at Johannisthal beating Le Gagneux s 6,120 meter mark. The report notes preceding feats by Legagneux and Perryon, and mentions Landmann s 21 hour 49 minute endurance record.
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Johannisthal
Otto Linnekogel
Legagneux
Georges Legagneux
St. Raphael
France
Edmond Perryon
Landmann
Woman Saves 2 From Fire In East New York Tenement
Mrs Bella Cohen saved her daughter in law Mrs Harry Cohen and her two year old grandson Morris from a blaze at 198 195 Sackman Street East New York last night. She dragged the unconscious woman to safety and carried the child down stairs. Etta Cohen and Jacob Leverman aided by navigating smoke filled halls and reaching the fire escapes. The flames also damaged Ashur Pisch across the hall and total damage reached 3000 dollars.
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Bella Cohen
Harry Cohen
Morris
Cohen
Sackman Street
New York
Etta Cohen
Avlao
Jacob Leverman
Ashur Pisch
Japan Opposes Raker Immigration Bill In Labor Talks
Washington reports ongoing talks between Secretary Bryan and Ambassador Chinda over proposed immigration legislation led by Representative Raker of California. The Baker bill would bar Asiatic laborers, with a proposed amendment to exempt workers governed by passport agreements. Chairman Burnett and the committee show resistance to exclusion measures as they miss multiple calls for a meeting.
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Washington
Bryan
Vicomnt Chinda
Raker
California
Baker
Department of Labor
United States
Burnett
House Immigration Committee
Standard Oil War Lowers Detroit Gasoline Price
Special to The New York Times reports Detroit battles between Standard Oil of Indiana and independents over gasoline. Prices drop to 11 cents a gallon, with rivals warning of price boosts if the campaign fails. The fight centers on a market worth over a million dollars annually, servicing about 25,000 gasoline cars consuming roughly 530 gallons per car each year. At 912 cents wholesale, potential company control nears $1,258,650.
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New York Times
Detroit
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Standard
Strike Ends at Westinghouse Here After Five Weeks
The 10 000 Westinghouse workers voted to return Monday on likely favorable terms. No violence occurred during the five week strike and state police and local authorities kept order at East Pittsburgh Brushton and Wilmerding as management prepares to implement a promised settlement.
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New York Times
Pittsburgh
Westinghouse Industries
Westinghouse
Richards
State Constabulary
Brushton
Wilmerding
Clue to Gunman in Bailey Murder Sparks Court Action
Freeport report outlines DA Smith defending witnesses as Mrs. Carman’s case remains strong. A new clue centers on a slip of yellow paper with dictograph address and initials linked to Manhattan. Bail hearing risks delay as Grand Jury remains postponed amid investigations and missing women inquiries.
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New York Times
Freeport
L. L
Edwin Carman
Lulu Bailey
Lewis J. Smith
West Thirty-second Street
Manhattan
Boissonault
Gopher
Mineola
Joe Anderson
Bailey
Anderson
Norton
Carman
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Bowdle
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Ing
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Melvin
Knights of Columbus
West Fortythird Street
Kronprinzegsln
Cegilie
Plymouth
Club
I.W.W
Island Shop
Miss Davis
Frank
Speaker Sweet III
Linnekogel
Japan
Gopher” Gang
Tion
Nesses
Mrs. Carman
Court House
Golder
Bartles
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