These Men to End Mexican Troubles
Secretary Lansing names three American members of the joint commission to settle differences with Mexico. Lane will be chairman. Judge Gray, a retired federal circuit judge and former senator, and De Mott, secretary of the international committee of the YMCA, complete the trio. Wilson once offered De Mott the post of minister to China.
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Lansing
Joint Commission
Mexico
Lane
Gray
United States
de. Mott
The
Young Men's Chrithan Association
Wilson
China
Wilson assails Eureka school failure after quake
State Superintendent Wilson criticized the Boys Industrial School at Pants Valley as a failure, urging transfer of control to the state charities and corrections after the August Eureka quake. No material damage reported. a strong tremor struck Eureka and northern Humboldt county at 6:55 AM.
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Eureka
Wilson
Bera Offutt
Jaevenile
Pants Valley
State Board of Education
Owill
Daca
State Commissioner of Charities and Correction
Board of Education
Cal
San Francisco
Humboldt County
Carnegie Reports He Is Very Well After Fishing Trip
Andrew Carnegie, back from a fishing trip, told inquiries he is in very good health. His secretary said the philanthropist is enjoying excellent health as he plans a yacht cruise along the Atlantic coast toward Nova Scotia.
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Har Hartior
Maine
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Nova Scotia
Carrier Pigeons Latest Recruits F Invasion Chronicle
Carrier pigeons join the border force as fifty fliers are taken to Mexico with MIUS NOM data. Aug 24 reports Columbus Illinois notes a politician dead. Former lieutenant governor Ray of Minnesota died at age 8 after weeks of illness.
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Army of the Border
Mexico
Columbus
Illinois
Jomiet
Minnis
RUMANIA STILL UNDECIDED AS TO ENTERING WAR
Rumania remains undecided on joining the war as fighting rages on the Western and Eastern fronts. German and Russian actions are reported along the Somme and in Galicia while Italian forces push on the Dolomites and the Armenian coast operations see mixed results.
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Rumania
Humaine
Somme
Guillemont
Thiepval
War Office
Yip
McCormick Praises Western Reports in Chicago Visit
Democratic National Committee Chairman Vance McCormick met Senator Thomas Walsh in Chicago and praised reports from central and western states. He described Hughes as an impossible task and called the standout Republican leader with the primaries as like mixing oil and water.
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Chicago
Vance McCormick
Thomas J. Walsh
McCormick
Hughes
Isdike
No Peace Offer Mentioned to Britain in Commons
In London Lord Robert Cecil says no peace overtures to Britain have been made and peace rumors are unfounded. The statement followed a question by Sir James Dalziel in the House of Commons about the war situation. In Chicago Theodore Roosevelt plans a speaking tour across central and western states for the Republican ticket.
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Britain
Roosevelt
Hughes
London
Robert Cecil
House of Commons
Roberts
James Henry Dalriel
Kirkcaldy
Regant
Chicago
Alvin
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Coolness Appears To Be Permanent Forecast
Local Forscam Fair and continued cool tonight and Thursday. State forecast calls for fair and cooler conditions. Warner and KXAR report partly cloudy skies with continued cool temperatures into the week.
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Art
Wis
KXAR
Otoury Kankas— Flt
Warner
Woman Living on Street Rejects Charity Aid
A woman known as the street dweller sits under an umbrella on South Walker Avenue refusing food and aid. Officials and volunteers are puzzled as her household items sit exposed after her house moved away, while she insists she wants to eat and find work.
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Walker Avenue
Boys Admit Theft and Murder in Blurred Court Case
Law officials weigh how to handle two boys aged 12 and 11 who confessed to theft and a murder. The report describes police actions, alleged accomplices, and a nighttime incident at a residence near broader community concerns as investigators work to determine charges and disposition.
City officials sign 1.7 million in bonds for water system
Five city and county officials sign 1700000 in bonds for a proposed water supply project. One thousand dollar sewer bonds are also signed as Mayor Ed Overhotser City Clerk C F Semmerteck County Attorney Joh Embry and Treasurer Dixon participate. A signature contest crowns Dixon for signing 100 bonds in 17 minutes, with Pemucarthiel close behind.
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Ed Overhotser
C.F. Semmerteck
Joh Embry Aniity
Dixon
Anttorney General SP Breeting
Aro Normal
J Pemucarthiel
Sinn Fein Deaths Under Inquiry Opens in Ireland
An inquiry into three Sinn Fein deaths during the rebellion opened in Dublin. Cases cover Fo Sheehy Skeffington Vered Metoryre and Thomas Dison who were executed by Capt Bowen Colthurst as authorities faced questions about the killings.
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Dublin
Ireland
Fo Sheehy Skeffington
Vered Metoryre
Thomas Dison
Bowen Colthurst
Two Tulsa Women Die in Auto Wreck
Denver reports two Tulsa Oklahoma women died when their car was struck by a Denver and Boulder interurban car at Westminster. Mrs W T Bonnell and Mrs Wo Ellis were killed Tuesday night. Mr Ellis and son Kenneth escaped with minor injuries.
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Denver
Colo
W. T. Bonnell
Wo Ellis
Tulsa
Oklo
Denver & Boulder
Westminster
Ellis
Kenneth
Melton Names Executive Committee Members in Oklahoma
Alver Melton of Chickasha chair of the Democratic state central committee announces the upcoming formation of a new Democratic executive committee. He names Ned Holman Guthrie, Apple Ardmore, Utterback Deant, Barnes Pinyan and others, with a meeting to plan the forthcoming campaign.
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Alver Melton
Chickasha
Democratic State Central Inunittee
New Democratic Executive Committee
West
Coalgate
Ned Holman
Guthrie
Soa Apple
Ardmore
WR Utterback
Deant
Barnes
Oklahoma City Cold As New York Sizzles In Heat
Oklahoma City is described as unusually cold while New York endures extreme heat. The morning report shows a 1 AM temperature around 77 degrees in the east and 49 degrees in some locales with a high pressure area moving eastward.
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Wil
York
Thole
Kantery
Compensation Act Debate Sparks Oklahoma Federation Meeting
In Okla at the state federation of labor meeting delegates argued over proposed amendments to the Workmen’s Compensation Act. Speakers blasted insurers and employers while urging legislative action. The debate continued past noon as applause indicated support for extending the statute.
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Okla
Oklahoma
Labor Tolay
Charies
Legislative Committee of
Federation
Oklahoma Cotton Halted by Heat? National report
The national weather bureau reports ongoing heat effects on Oklahoma cotton with widespread deterioration in the past week. It notes some improvements in several states but overall crop condition remains strained, with growers facing adverse heat and drought conditions.
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Oklahoma
Washington
Caton
Boilermakers Given Wage Increase After Conference
In Tacoma Washington a wage increase of 2 cents an hour was approved after a conference between railroad officials and representatives. The average boilermaker will earn 49 cents per hour while helpers receive 25 cents. The changes take effect immediately and apply to the current work week.
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Tacoma
Wash
Republicans Accused of Crucifiying Labor on Cross of Profits
Fragmented OCR reports a political clash accusing Republicans of harming labor for profit. The passage mentions Democratic responses and a ministry context, with unclear names or places due to damaged text.
Buyers Fight To Decrease Pork Prices
Local packers and buyers clash over pork pricing as packers maintain high advances. Dealers refuse to meet demands and seek cost reductions on the run, while Oklahoma City market aligns variably with Chicago and Kansas City.
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Oklahoma City
Chicago
Kansas City
Uproar as workers press for immediate action on wage plan
Employers ready for instant action as radicals demand prompt approval of the wage plan. Leaders fear government control of labor and discuss delaying a vote while awaiting railroad presidents and President Wilson’s plan.
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Ang
Wits Wats
Heatherliners
Embezzling Banker One Clause Halts Paroled From Prison
Jefferson City and Kansas City reports describe a paroled cashier from Caruthersville Mo related to embezzlement losses of about $14 000. Governor Painter Windle faced prison implications in connection with the case as details of restitution and property transfers surface alongside broader miner operator contract talks in Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Arkansas.
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Jefferson City
AC Tindle
Femiscat County Bank
Caruthersville, Mo
Fay St
Painter Windle
Kansas City
Menity
Missouri
Kansas
Okahoma
Arkanesas
Contract to Build New Grandstand at State Fair Grounds
The State Fair Grounds officials plan to award a contract today for rebuilding the grandstand destroyed by Monday night fire. A 2 o'clock meeting will decide whether to replace with a fireproof concrete structure or only temporary seating. Mahan, secretary, assessed the damage and outlined efforts to expand the fair.
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Mahan
Association
German Harvest Proves Excellent
German harvest result shown as excellent with cereal yields reported across fields. Local notes indicate strong weather and abundance, reflecting favorable agricultural conditions for the season.
Corn Deteriorates From Lack of Rain
Weather report notes corn crop decline in Oklahoma due to extended heat and drought. Article mentions Norman Amwell, a pacifist, facing prison sentence for refusal of military service and references a county foundation and age-related servic e restrictions.
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Lex
Ian Fountarion
Bertin
Norman Amwell
Moving Van Strike Near St Louis Brief Labor Action
Aug 23 4 strike of moving van drivers chauffeurs and packers is imminent near St Louis. Workers demand a ten hour day and weekly pay with extra time paid at half day, plus provision for a weekly half day off.
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St. Louis
ST Louis
Tod ‘Rivers Ak
Hungary to Seek Ambassador Nomination for Washington
Budapest reports that in the Hungarian Parliament an interpellation will be presented concerning the nomination of an Austro Hungarian ambassador to fill the vacant post in Washington.
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Berlin
Budapest
Washington
Army Fund Bill Repasses Senate Amid Revisions
The army appropriation bill with revised articles passes the Senate and returns to the House. President Wilson vetoed the measure earlier over exemptions, and the bill faces House amendments likely to be accepted.
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Army
Senate
Washington
Wilson
Windstorm Threatens American Expedition Airplanes
A fierce windstorm today imperiled the Army air fleet as stationed aeroplanes faced possible destruction. Strong gusts caused damage but the crafts were saved by protective measures and swift action from ground crews and nearby sheltering structures.
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Peel D Wraculakters
Wiest Aeroprom
Youth killed in motorcycle crash with downed live wire
An 18 year old, Dee Charles Mellee, was killed when his motorcycle struck a downed live wire that had been loosened by the wind. The incident occurred during a windy period and authorities are investigating the cause.
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WE Worth
Aug
Dee
Charles Mellee
Americans Aid German Defense Effort
A fragmented report notes an American organization contributing to German defense preparations. The text mentions a mark received from a Philadelphia branch and records an August date, but details are unclear and partially garbled.
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John R. Mott
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Siigatio
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Tay
Rand
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Sinn Fein
Melton
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Luidéis
Lois
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Newlands
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Wastiington
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