Review of Global News On Political and Social Events
Washington official resigns as assistant attorney general effective September 1. Congressional actions include homestead entry age, currency reform, and U.S. troop deployment in Mexico. Fort Peck land openings plan 9,000 160 acre homesteads with 1,345,000 acres. State and local political shifts noted in New York and Missouri. Dairymen showcase modern testing at Nebraska fair. migratory bird protections loom. Also reports on weather, German day in Crete, and international peace efforts at The Hague.
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Fort Peck
Montana
Nebraska and Nation News Roundup From 1915
Reported incidents span Keokuk lightnin g explosion of dynamite on a drill boat to injuries from a Gibbon apple tree fall. Nebraska leaders seek relief for Platte water losses 1000 farmers plan claims. San Francisco mulls 3.5 million bond for streetcars. Buffalo Bill retires. Nebraska socialists relocate headquarters to Omaha. Pat Crowe identified in insane asylum. Fires destroy Hemingford home. victims’ kin perish. Platte valley farmers sue U S over Pathfinder dam.
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Pat Crowe
Government Hospital For the
Washington
Platte Valley
United States
Platte
Big Pathfinder Dam
Wyomine
President urges Americans to leave Mexico amid peace efforts
President Wilson tells Congress the United States will offer good offices to Mexico while urging all Americans to depart at once to avoid risk. He notes world support for mediation, Lind mission details, and insistence that Huerta not run, with neutrality to block arms exports. He says the door remains open for future cooperation if conditions improve.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Congress
Mexico
Huerta
United States
Mexico City
U. S
Lind
the Congress
Republic of Mexico
Friends of
Central America
America
North
John Lind
Minnesota
Republic
Civilized World
Becaus
Gamboa
Washington
Senor Gamboa
General Huerta
Smile Your Way to Sales Success and Morale
A veteran drummer emphasizes upbeat selling tactics. He warns grouchiness sabotages deals and insists the boss should foster a friendly approach. Use multiple kinds of good humor to win customers across states and pages.
Death by own action in medieval France
Montaigne cites Jacques du Chastel bishop of Soissons as the ancient example of death by own action. He supposedly rushed to join the enemy corps in sight of St. Louis, tearing apart as his friends departed, while religious matters in the Holy Land remained unsettled.
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France
Montaigne
Jacques -du Chastel
Soissons
St. Louis
Holy Land
Ocean travelers urged to balance luxuries and safety at sea
Atlantic Monthly argues that ships cannot rely on boats for all passengers. Working space for lifeboats must be provided. cramped decks and excessive luxury hinder emergency readiness. Wealth in calm seas should not delay lifesaving readiness when disaster strikes. ships must be profitable and fare prices may rise to fund proper gear.
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Atlantic Monthly
These Flapping Brims and the Hat Trend
The passage notes women wearing large hats with relish and curiosity about outdoor fashion. A remark mentions delight in seeing a woman’s face again and asks if she has been in the wilds.
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Wilds
Our Simple Pleasures and the Drama of Life
A Topeka Capital snippet notes readers may be stung yet find pleasure in criticizing others who pursue prominence in life. The piece reflects on personal fulfillment and social judgment.
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Topeka
Gentleness Proves Stronger Than Violence in Endeavor
A reflective piece asserts gentleness yields greater success in all efforts where violence fails to achieve its purpose. It argues that force often defeats itself by undermining aims and eroding outcomes.
Wilson Tells Congress US Policy on Mexico Crisis
President Wilson addressed Congress detailing US stance on Mexico. He opposes armed intervention and rejects backing either Mexican faction, urges Americans to depart, and vows to hold accountable any Americans harmed. Republicans and Democrats praise the message as clear and comprehensive.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
United States
Republic of Mexico
Mexico
Huerta
United State
Mexico Silent on U S Message to Congress
Mexico City reports the Mexican government offered no comment on the United States president's congressional message. Foreign Minister Frederico Gamboa, informed by private messages, stated officials would not reply.
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Wilson
John Lind
Vera Cruz
Mexico City
United States
Congress
Republic
Frederico Gamboa
Hamburg-American Line Offers Private Exhibit Drive
San Francisco report notes Herr Ballin director-general of the Hamburg-American line says the company will head a $50,000 subscription fund to back Germany at the Panama-Pacific exposition in 1915 and will grant significant freight-rate reductions for goods shipped to San Francisco for the event.
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San Francisco
Ocean
Ferries
Germany
Herr Ballin
Hdmburg-American Line
Woman Seeks Miner Kin In Nebraska Letter To Governor
Elizabeth Noone of Collingvale Pennsylvania writes Governor Morehead asking if her father and brother, both miners, are in Nebraska. She notes they left Pennsylvania twenty three years ago and she has had no news since.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Elizabbeth Noone
Collingvale
Morehead
Pennsylvania
Rebels Abandon Nan-Chang After Feeble Resistance
Rebels leave Nan-Chang the Kiang-Si capital after a weak defense, with southern forces preparing to enter. Many rebels fled Wand-Chia-Tu by boat and numerous drownings were reported in their haste to escape.
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Hankow
China
Nan-Chang
Kiang-Si
Wand-Chia-Tu
Frost Signals Light Freeze in Nebraska Lowlands
Indications of a very light frost were reported from low lying districts in West Point Nebraska early Wednesday morning. Nighttime temperatures were cold, contrasting with the daytime heat.
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West Point
Neb
Costly Exhibit of Rare Coins Opens Convention
Detroit hosts the twelfth annual convention of the American Numismatic Association with an estimated one million dollars in rare coins on display. Coins from countries worldwide are to be offered for acquisition.
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Detroit
Mich
The
American Numismatic Association
Bank of France to coin entire gold reserve
Paris reports the Bank of France has decided to strike into coin its gold metal reserve totaling 600000000 dollars. The move aims to convert assets into circulating money in the country.
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Paris
Bank of France
Hot Weather Dominates Fairbury This Summer
Fairbury records the most 100 degree days this summer with thirty-one days at or above 100 and a peak of 114. Omaha reports fifteen 100 degree days and a high of 105.
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Fairbury
Omaha
Omaha Negro Appointed Foreign Clerk in Liberia
Guy P. Robbins of Omaha has been named by Secretary of State Bryan as clerk to the legation at Monrovia Liberia.
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McAdoo
District of Columbia
The
Socialist Party
Lincoln
Omaha
John C. Chase
Washington
Guy P. Robbins
Bryan
Monrovia
Liberia
Red Cross to aid destitute Mexican refugees inland
Washington reports the American Red Cross will assist destitute refugees from Mexico arriving in New York San Francisco New Orleans and San Diego to reach their homes or friends. Secretary Bryan has named workers in New York Galveston New Orleans and San Diego to coordinate relief efforts with listed officials.
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Red Cross
Washington, D. C
Mexico
New York
San Francisco
New Orleans
San* Diego
Bryan
W. F. Persons
Jacob H. Schiff
Galveston
Harry C. Archer
Henry ‘Cohen
New
Orleans
B. ‘Thompson
John J. 'Gannon
Ban. Francises
C.J. Cormori
Alten Knight
San’ Diego
Senate-Tarigr session adjourns as investigations begin
The Senate resumed with Bradh defending attack claims while hearings proceed. A House judiciary committee chair introduced a resolution for immediate investigation of charges against Judge Speer, and Rep Thompson proposed a bill to curb long congress sessions. Mulhall testimony, Barclay bill on trust law, and Twelfth Michigan district contest notes. Adjournments occur at 4 18 p m and 12 45 pm with president’s message planned.
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Tarigr bin Ogytion
Bradh
Lobby Iniy
James Bae
House
Judiciary
Judge Speer
Georgia
Thompson
Congress
M. M. Mulhall
Invest Committee
Barclay
William J McDonald
Progres
Michigan
EL Olin
Speer
Sherman
Legislative Proceedings and Committee Actions Reported
The report notes resumed business, roll call, and nominations discussed with adjournment to morrow. Democrats caucused on the administration currency bill as Martin Mulhall was cross examined by a lobby investigation committee. Judiciary committee weighed charges against Federal Judge Eno Speer of Georgia as authority was sought to proceed. Senate considered additional items.
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House
Martin Mulhall
Judiciary Committee
Eno Speer
Georgia
Senatorlston
Senate
Senate-Continued Tar Date on Wool Schedule
Senate actions show a $50 000 appropriation for government participation at the Knotville conservation convention. An elections committee meeting named Henry D Clayton to a seat from Alabama and adjourned until Monday. The House had no session on Tuesday and currency caucus continued. An investigation committee heard Martin Mulhall.
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Senate
Knotville
Elections Committee
Henry D. Clayton
Seatrom
Alabama
House
Meek
Martin Mulhall
Coldest Day of the Summer Shocks Cleveland
In Cleveland on Tuesday the city records its two coldest summer days with a low of 52 degrees. Morning frost touched valley areas, signaling an unusual cold spell for midsummer.
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Cleveland
Pleuth Wins Recall Election as Saint Joseph Mayor
In Saint Joseph, Charles A. Pleuth was retained as mayor after a recall vote held Tuesday. The official tally shows he defeated opponent Councilman John Breddell by a clear majority.
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Missouri
St. Joseph
Charles A. Pfeiffer
Pfeiffer
Cole Younger Joins Church in Missouri Revival
Lee's Summit reports Cole Younger, formerly linked to the Jesse Jani gang, joining the Chit eting beltian church during a revival meeting in town.
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Cole Younger
Jesse James
The
Christian Church
Lee’s Summit, MO
Lee’s Summit
Cole Young
Jesse Jani Gang
Ten Men Have Close Call in River Channel Explosion
Ten Gavermen players escaped death after a freak accident on a Government drill barge in Keokuk Iowa. A misfire triggered an explosion when the crew moved, narrowly avoiding a deadly blast in the river channel.
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Keokuk
Iowa
Ayaa
The First Intern: The Deaf and Dunk Ghent on Tuesday
A fragmentary note recalls an event titled The Deaf and Dunk Ghent on Tuesday, hinting at a local social or sports gathering that featured dynamic action and a distinctive performance by a performer named Ghent.
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Dunk
Ghent
American Consul Wounded in Spain Shooting Incident
The American consul in Huelva, William Alcock, was stabbed in the back at his desk by an assailant named Bejarano who claimed others had stolen a patent. The consular agent was wounded but expected to recover and the attacker was jailed.
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Huelva
Spain
William J. Alcock
Beparano
William
Alcock
Bejarano
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