United States to Push Central American Peace Effort on Mexico
Washington reports the US will seek regional involvement to restore peace in Mexico. Ambassadors from Argentina Brazil Chile and ministers from Bolivia Uruguay and Guatemala are asked to confer with Secretary Lansing on Thursday. Mexico City reports hunger starvation deaths and telegraph outlook as Carranza allied forces seize the city. Villa denounces the US and seizes foreign merchants assets in Chihuahua City, with six executed and many jailed.
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United Sates
South
Central America
Mexico
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Bolivia
Uruguay
Guatemala
Lansing
Mexico City
Carranza
Gonzales
State Department
Silliman
Vera Cruz
American
Red Cross
Auya
Charles J. O'Connor
Relef
British steamships sunk amid war fears
London reports the sinking of three British steamships with at least eleven lives lost. The Clintonia alone caused eleven deaths, with fifty four rescued. The Fulgens and the Beaverlich were also sunk, the Beaverlich bound Manila to London via Marseilles.
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London
Clintonia
Fulgens
Beaverlich
Manila
Marseilles
Admiralty
Prison Reforms Figure Thomas Mott Osborne Raises Head
Reform advocate Thomas Mott Osborne appears as a leading voice on prison administration. The article notes his actions and remarks addressing abuses and calls for humane treatment, highlighting his influence within reform circles and political circles.
Conference to discuss country life problems 1915
Conference planners expect broad ministerial participation and a strong lineup of speakers including Rev Ward Platt and Miss Anna B Taft. Taft emphasizes a better business basis for the farm home and fair share of farm income for the wife as essential to country life progress.
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Ward Platt
Anna B Taft
Taft
Conference Speakers Address Cash Income Shift in Farming
The speaker discusses the move from barter to cash income in farming, noting how farmers historically swapped goods via village stores. He argues this shift affects rural families and prompts youths to seek fixed wages, urging farm partnerships with children to teach business and finance.
Mob at Becker Funeral in New York Riot Police Clash
Police guard fights with about 10 000 mourners outside Charles Becker funeral after his execution for instigating the Rosenthal murder. A mob near 3000 breaks cordon as pallbearers move the casket to St Nicholas of Tolentino church for a low requiem mass conducted by Rev Father George Dermody. Mrs Becker, veiled and near collapse, arrives with her brother John Lynch followed by Becker relatives.
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New York
Charles Becker
Sing Sing
Herman Rosenthal
Becker
University Avenue
John Reith
St Nicholas of Tolentino
George Dermody
Postmaster Arrested for Embezzling in South Hatfield
J G Hunsberger United States postmaster at South Hatfield Montgomery county Pa was held on 2900 bail by United States Commissioner Edmunds charged with embezzling about 2000 from the government. He was arrested at his home by Postal Inspector Hawkesworth and ran a general store where the post office was located. The postmastership is worth under 500 a year and authorities noted a shortage in payments months earlier. It is believed he has paid back much of the 2000.
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J. J. Hunsberger
South Hatfield
Philadelphia
J. G. Hunsberger
United States
Montgomery County
Edmunds
Hunsberger
Hawkesworth
Allies Ready for War to Last Three Years Says Corey
William Ellis Corey former United States Steel chief arrived from Bordeaux aboard the Espagne and warned that allies plan to extend the war at least three more years. He said it is uncertain if the U S will be asked to join, but the allies likely seek financial aid more than military help and Russia will need time to reorganize amid iron shortages. In other news a Pittsburgh coal operator’s family suffered multiple deaths in a motor crash in Lagonier Pennsylvania, while two canoeists drowned in a storm on the Susquehanna near Priston.
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E. Cor
New York
William Ellis Corey
United States Steel Corporation
Espagne
Bordeaux
United States
Home study through correspondence in agriculture encouraged
The Maryland agricultural college service promotes mail instruction for those unable to attend college. It argues correspondence courses build self reliance and offer practical, occupation compatible learning. Courses follow college lines and are designed for farm, teacher, and student with limited means.
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Maryland - Irh
Dent
College
Maryland
Weather Roundup From U S Weather Bureaus
Observations at 8 yesterday report Atlantic City and Boston cloudy while Chicago and St. Louis show cloudiness and New York and Philadelphia mild readings. Temperatures vary with clear conditions in New Orleans and Washington cloudy skies persist with a forecast of unsettled but mild warm winds tomorrow.
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Atlantic City
Boston
Woxgg
Buffalo
Chicago
New Orleans
New York
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Washington
Benefits From Books Travel The Mind To Other Worlds
A passage from Atlantic Monthly extols books as gateways to other realms where readers escape dull routine and human flaws. The text describes how reading lifts sorrow, envy, and petty desires, letting the pilgrim explore virtue, wisdom, and the human spirit through encounters with great minds and classic stories.
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Sadot Tienne
Dante and
Treattice
Paradise
Athantic
Germans at War Used to Justify Seizure of Foodstuffs
London reports a sworn affidavit by Major Eric Don from the German staff estimating around 10 000 in German armed services under German control. The crown argues civilians in some occupations are now serving the German government, meaning seized foodstuffs were intended for military use. Also notes Morgan predicting war end in a year and a brief item about fires in Constantinople and a quip from Helen in a Pittsburgh Telegraph column.
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London
Frederick E. Smith
Eric Don
ARETE
Crown
Germany
Pain Relief Advertisement for Neuralgia Looms
An old ad promises quick relief from neuralgia pains by applying a few drops of a soothing liniment. It claims fast comfort for face, head, arms, shoulders, chest, and back, with brighter outlook and improved life. Available for 25 cents at all druggists.
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Imine
Brichter
Frederick County Political Primary Notices and Candidates
A collection of political notices announcing candidates for county treasurer sheriff clerk of the circuit court and house of delegates in Frederick County. Names include Charles R Harper Alfred W Gave Chas A Ogle Calvin H BTU Roderick and George Edgmite with parties Republican or Democratic affiliations and notes about primaries and requested support.
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Alfred W. Gave
Middletown
Frederick County
Chas A Ogle
New Market District
Mariad¢mons
wTad'Gieana
House OF Delegates
Calvin
BTU
Buckeystown
Carroll L. Smith
Walkersville
Myzecl
Howard D. Kefauves
Burkittavite
James A. Jones
W Témone
Kereby
Sherif
Republian
Marion C. Miller
Woodsboro
Harry G. Tritapor
Marieldémons&d'émons
Gherlt
Republican Party
WH C
Roderick
Couitt
Clark
Uurt
Bubjet
Velmary
Frevemuck W. Cramer
Itf
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Ee Enna Iminieny
Clere
Circuit Court
Primaria
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Federal
Tothers
Marita Setae
Pour Follucoce
Solice
Harry Woop
Orphamy
Orphans’ Court
Er County
Lidt
Paw TaFto Kents
Orphans Court
Orphany Court
Harwood Magruder
Frederick
da Twip
TND Orphan Court
Julga
THE
Charles H. Butts
Middistons District No
Teerr
Orphan “Our
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GMITE
Register OF
Three Die as Cement Plant Sinks in Quick Sand
A cement plant at Gheenport near here collapsed into quicksand after waterlogged ground gave way. Eight others were injured, three fatally. The disaster submerged the plant and surrounding land to depths up to fifty feet, forcing the company to pause operations for months.
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Oigit
Kuklarbaker Cement
Gheenport
Here
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh That Contain Mercury
Old warning from a faded ad notes dangers of mercury in catarrh remedies. It cautions readers to avoid preparations from Cheney Co and similar makers, urging consumers to seek safe, reputable treatments and warn against internal use of questionable salves sold as cures.
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