Soldier slain by Mexicans near El Valle identified
El Paso report says a brutally mutilated, uniden tified American trooper of the Fifth United States Cavalry was found near El Valle after a saloon brawl the prior Friday. The death follows clashes where a Carranza sergeant is reported killed, and Pershing’s expedition camp reels from the loss amid fears of Villa’s next move toward Chihuahua City. Bandits burned Sierra Mojada mines, signaling renewed unrest south of Chihuahua City.
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el Paso
Tex
el Valle
Mexico
Fifth United States Cavalry
Fel Valle
Carranza
John J. Pershing
Francisco Villa
Chihuahua City
San Andres
Pershing
American Smelting and Refining Company
Sierra Mojada
Chihuahua
Escalon
Chittuahua City
Blackmail Registry in Yellow Book Records Wine Purchases
Chicago detectives traced a Yellow Book ledger, allegedly owned by Miss Buda Godman, listing wine bought by wealthy men. The book worded on its cover linked to Miss Godman amid an alleged blackmail scheme targeting E R West. Subpoenas issued for Regina S Klipper and Frank Crocker as the case unfolds before federal officials.
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Chicago
Hoyne
Buda Godman
Lberly
E. R. West
New York
United States
Foute
Gerard on Way to U S Ambassador to Germany Takes Vacation
Secretary Lansing said James W. Gerard, the American ambassador to Germany, is en route to the United States for a belated vacation likely lasting about two months. Mr. Grew will oversee affairs in Berlin while Gerard is away, and he had postponed travel previously after two years of continuous service. Gerard departed Berlin for Copenhagen with Mrs. Gerard.
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Germany
Washington
Lansing
James W. Gerard
United States
Grew
Berlin
State Department
Gerard
Copenhagen
Two Acquitted In Explosion Case At Clergymans Home
Rufus Snow and George W Cosiar of Canadensis were cleared by a Monroe county jury after a quick deliberation for dynamiting the Moravian minister Rev R K Stansfield home. Costs fall on the county. The alleged felony occurred August 7 1915 following a heated license court in which the minister played an active role. Also notes August exports from New York port totaling 271 357 862 versus 141 971 654 in 1915 and an 1886 Halls Catarrh Cure patent notice from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
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Stroudsburg
Rufus Snow
George W. Cosiar
Canadensis
R. K. Stansfield
Monroe County
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Couuty
State
Xerm
der. A. D
A. W. Gleason
Hiali
Neelebed Pine-Tarl Honey Cold Relief Ad
Don’t neglect your cold. Neelebed Pine-Tarl Honey relieves stuffed head and chest. Honey and glycerine soothe irritated membranes to ease breathing. Suitable for children and adults. Ask your druggist. 25 cents.
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Bell
Aviators MISHAPS at Trenton Fair Injure Two Men
At the Trenton Interstate fair two aircraft collided causing damage and injuries. Joseph Retchter’s plane struck a building while Arthur Brown’s hit a fence. Both pilots were taken to McKinley hospital annex with cuts and bruises. Reichter’s craft was heavily damaged and Brown’s was sidelined for a period.
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Trenton Fair
Trenton
N. J
Joseph Retchter
Arthur Brown
Reichter
Brown
McKinley Bhospital
Sudden Death Advice on Kidney Health and Anuric
A promotional ad urges readers to keep kidneys in good order to avoid health risks. It claims insurance exams assess risk and lists symptoms of kidney issues. It promotes Anuric tablets from Dr. Pierce and offers trial and full-treatment pricing by mail.
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Iife
Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel
Buffalo
N. Y
Anuric
Proclamation of Maryland General Assembly amendment act
A 1916 proclamation notes the January session passage of Chapter 159 to amend Section 5 of Article II II of the Maryland Constitution, altering wording and figures for a low logging provision.
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Wihergar
General Assembly of
Maryland
Legislative Department
Maryland proposes constitutional budget amendment in 1916 ballot
The General Assembly proposes an amendment to Section 62 of Article UE to require the Governor to present two annual budgets for the next two fiscal years, with a full plan of expenditures and revenues. It details budget partitioning, amendments, supplementary appropriations, and public school funding, to be voted on at the November 1916 general election. The governor would oversee budget preparation, with limited legislative alteration, and the measure includes procedures for special sessions and tax provisions.
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Thi
General Assembly of
Maryland
Gentral Assembly of
Utley
Legislative Department
Blute
Nerein
General Assembly
Traas Cpt
Executive Department
Judiciary Department
United States
Legislative and Judiciary Departments
Emerson ¢. Marrington
Baltimore
Vaid
Coal sale advert urging winter supply pickup
A brisk advertisement hawks coal for sale with emphasis on stocking up now. It touts only the best grades mined and promises market-priced rates for coal buyers seeking late year supply.
Prohibition Election Measure Proposed in Maryland 1916
The document outlines a proposed constitutional act by the Maryland General Assembly to submit a prohibition question to voters in multiple political units including Baltimore City and several counties. It details the ballot phrasing, notice requirements, voter challengers and watchers, election administration, and post election certification procedures. It also describes consequences if a majority votes for or against prohibition and provisions for contests or recounts.
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Halli Tere
Maltimere
Anne Arundel County
Annapolis City
Allegany County
Washington County
Frederick County
Prince Georges County
Eilibott City
Havre de Grace
General Assembly of
Maryland
Baltimore
Baltimore County
Aing Arundel County
Annapolla City
Allogany County
Prince George's County
Elecott City
Counly
Baltimore City
Secretary of State
Board of Supervisors of Elections
Ragby
Maltimore City Hall
Heme Petania
Circuit Court
Secretary of State Hall
Ald Pomlea
Burgrior Court
General Assembly of Maryland
Superior Court
Baltimore Clay
Board of Supervizora of Elections
Maryland Proclamation on Election Returns and Act Enforcement
Governor Emerson C Harrington proclaims that court will decide election returns within six months and outlines fraud handling, with provisions on alcoholic liquor manufacture exemptions. The proclamation directs publication of the act text in multiple newspapers and confirms the act takes effect from passage, issued in Annapolis in 1916.
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Ald
Baltimore
Emerson C. Harrington
Maryland
Annapolis
Emerson , Harrington
Thomas W. Simmons
Roofing Papers and Paints Advertised in 1 Gallon Cans
An advertisement lists various roof and barn paints with prices per gallon. Black rubber roof paint 60 cents, red and brown roof paints 35 cents, graphite roof paint $1.10, English Venetian red barn paint described as finely ground with long wear and 30 percent more coverage, best grade 85 cents, medium grade 75 cents, guaranteed for 3 to 5 years. Also mentions white leads and oils at right prices.
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U. S
U.S
Avery
An Geal
Napolis
TEE News Office
Hygeia Ice & Coal
Uptown
S&c
F. Columbus Kxott
Niensat & Krott
E. T. Bready
Adamstown
Elm &J. Frederick
W. H. Knock
Market ST
Frederick, MD
Cilal HK
Board of Tepervisorea of Elections
Hervin
Gettysburg
Fox
Charles L. H. Fox
North Market ST
Frederick
Newepa
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