Vera Cruz Disorder Sparks Cross Border Tension
A Washington conference follows reports of anti foreign demonstrations in Vera Cruz as General Villa meets General Score. U S troops await orders while gunboats move and diplomats plan steps to calm the border amid Pan American talks.
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Vera Cruz
State
Navy Department
New York
Mexico
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Carranza
Lansing
Benson
Navy
Leon J. Canova
Louisiana
New Hampshire
Newport
Marietta
Progreso
New Orleans
Commandegor McNamee
Mexico City
Sacramento
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Army
State Department
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Ang
American Society of Mexico
Maxien
Brownavile
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Mercedes
War Fronts and Border Skirmishes Across Europe and Texas
Reported fighting across the eastern war front shows pressure on German lines as Russian and Austro German forces clash near Warsaw and along the Baltic coast. German advances are asserted to be halted in several sectors while Soviet and Entente actions extend to Dardanelles and Mexican border incursions near Mercedes and Hidalgo counties.
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Petrograd
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Rowe
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Poly
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Dhe Bue
Rome
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Danthe
Paris
Constantinople
Oc Gg
Kin Grande
Hidalgo County
Cameron
United States
Mercedes
Sebastian
Raymondville
San Benito
Harlingen
Norias
British Cruiser India Sunk Off Swedish Coast
The British auxiliary cruiser India of 7,900 tons was torpedoed off the Swedish coast. Eighty crew members were saved after the attack north of Eodge while entering Re fierd. Rescued sailors were picked up by the Swedish steamer Goesteland. The India belonged to the Peninsula and Oriental line and was built in 1886.
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Associated Press
Berlin
India
Eodge
Goesteland
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Oriiental Line
AFFAIRS IN GERMANY REPORTS AND EVENTS
Berlin reports dividend at Gladbach Text He Works and savings deposits rising in Ber In May June deposits at Berlin Savings Bank surpassed withdrawals by 3 000 600 marks while Charlottenberg Savings Bank shows a 1 9 percent surplus since January 1915. Bagdad railroad progress opens a 140 5 kilometer section between Tuena and Reqquan. Heinrich, director general of Norddeutsche Lloyd, is awarded the Iron Cross along with Alfred Ratlin of Hamburg American. Wagner festival plans announced. mass in memory of Mrs A Montgomery Tharkark attended by Gerard Grew and others in Paris.
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Will of John R Lindgren Allocates 7 Million to Churches and Schools
The 7,000,000 estate of John R Lindgren former vice president of the State Bank of Chicago goes mainly to religious and educational institutions including Northwestern University Branston and the Chicago Home for Mary and Charity Extension. The widow and a daughter receive annuities of 73 906 and 5 00 respectively along with several specific bequests.
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Joho R. Lindgren
State Bank of Chicago
Northwestern Aniversity
Branston
Japanese Foreign Minister Named to House of Peers
Tokyo August 10 AP Takaaki Kato former foreign minister in the cabinet that retired last month was named by the emperor as a member of the house of peers. Premier Count Okoma announced he would remain premier, saying the emperor urged stability at home and abroad and advised against a premiership change.
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House OF Peers
Associated Press
Tokyo
Takaaki Kato
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Wilson Ready To Use Force In Mexico Warship Bequest Planned
President Wilson shows willingness to deploy force in Mexico to protect Americans. A warship bequest to guard nationals is discussed as Vera Cruz tensions rise. Cabinet meetings, dispatches, and Swift return plans outline the administration’s push for firm action amid border brigandage and Mexican unrest.
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Lansing
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Wisconsin reformists urge prison system overhaul in politics clash
Alexander C. Petrie, secretary of the Wisconsin Society for the Reform of Prisons, argues the state prison policy must be depoliticized to advance reform. He predicts fewer prisoners this year and opposes life sentences, urging lawmakers to consider nonpolitical approaches.
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Ameri can Smelting Land Refining pays land claims fee
Associated Press dispatch from Lemer Colorado reports the Ameri can Smelting Land Refining company paying 112.76 dollars for lands tied to the Cokedale plant known as the model mine. The government through district attorney Harry B. Tetrow seeks restitution in a case accusing dummy entrymen of fraud.
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Associated Press
Lemer
Colo
American Smeltimg Land Refining Company
Harry B. Tetrow
Tyneta
Cokedale
Tedross
Food supplies in Germany in near bread price relief
A Karlsruhe message to Overseas News agency quotes Baden interior minister predicting larger bread portions and falling prices as crops improve. He notes excellent potato prospects and that state governments plan to secure petroleum and coal stores to meet demand at reasonable prices.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Grand Duchy of Baden
Karlsruhe
Sociziiet
Passenger Traffic Ruling Abrogates Through Check Rules
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled to abrogate railroad rules that would have prohibited through baggage checks and the sale of through parlor or sleeping car tickets on joint fare combinations. The decision affects east and north central states and portions of the south, including widespread passenger traffic.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
The
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North Central
Russian Prisoners Put to Work On Railways and Farms
Reports from Petrograd via Reuters show that recently about 208,000 prisoners were employed by Russian authorities on railways, in agriculture and other tasks. The figure reflects extensive use of prisoner labor across multiple sectors amid war pressures.
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Associated Press
London
Petrograd
Reuters Agency
Madison merchant forgery case reaches Wisconsin court
Frank Leonard, a suspect from Janesville, Wisconsin, pleads guilty to burglary and forging checks of a Madison business man. Authorities say his drug habit led to the crime and he concealed several forged letters and checks in his pockets.
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Nish
James
Madison
Proclamation at Warsaw by wary editors of Bas timce
Fragmentary proclamation notes warnings of invasion and a call for peace, urging citizens to endure wartime measures. The draft text references "Downpest the citiee," a plea for stability despite ongoing hostilities and a maturation of war demands.
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Iesurd
Ilutluiaaes Urkthally
Warsaw
Direct Taxation Proposed in New York Budget Plan
A fragmented excerpt discusses proposed direct taxation as part of New York State budget reforms. It mentions Albany, Henry Li Fu ance comms remvention and assertions about property tax features and the governor’s role, with garbled references to networks and property reform in recent years.
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Albany
Henry Li Fuance
Teresa
Vilna to be evacuated amid public library and institution removals
Anociateal Press dispatch from Petrograd reports first steps toward evacuating Vilna southeast of Kotme. Public institutions and public libraries are to be removed as the move progresses, with contents transported away from the city.
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Petrograd
Vilns
Kotme
Vilma
Chinese Boycott Japan War Cries Stir Protest Across Region
Fragmentary text reports a call for a Chinese boycott of Japan amid wartime tensions. It mentions leaders or groups urging action, with references to dates and places that are unclear due to damaged OCR. The piece notes public sentiment turning against Japan and hints at possible demonstrations.
Starvation Deaths Reported in City Ward
A mass starvation tragedy is reported with many deaths, including children, recorded in the Seen ward on July 21. The general hospital also reports starvation deaths, though totals are not disclosed.
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Unfilled Steel Tonnage Rises for U S Steel in July
New York Aug 19 The unfilled tonnage of United States Steel on July 31 totalled 4 928 546 tons, up 250 344 tons from June. The report shows steel products awaiting shipment rose as demand fluctuated. Official figures indicate larger inventories in several divisions as production slowed in late summer.
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Associated Press
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Sheriff Kinkead Seen as Man of the Hour in New Jersey
Eugene F. Kinkead, sheriff of Madison County New Jersey, rises in public esteem for confronting labor strife with diplomacy and courage. Admirers praise his leadership in Bayonne amid threats, as they consider him a possible future governor.
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Madson County
New Jersey
Jarre
Layoune
Bayonne
Assembly Deliberates on Resolutions and Budget Revisions
Amid tense sessions in Madison, August 11 assembly members debated a resolution praising Governor Philipp and reviewing budget proposals and drafting flaws. Hambrecht urged tabling. Ellingsen urged withdrawal as discussions highlighted efficiency gains, with senators later considering thanks to ex Senator Weigle and associate governor Allen before crediting Emanuel and state leaders.
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Emanuel
Wilson Studies Eastland Disaster Inquiry Opens
President plans to confer with Secretary Redfield to review all facts of the Eastland disaster. The inquiry aims to decide if Congress should act on passenger safeties aboard steamships as investigations continue. Fred Held has followed the report from Chicago and awaits the president's return to Washington.
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Chicago
Todarms Naval
Weather weekly forecast with unsettled conditions
The week begins with a tropical disturbance moving eastward off the coast. Expect improving conditions later in the week with possible showers on Wednesday and Thursday, cooler temperatures toward the end of the period, and variable winds across regions.
Heat Wave in Spain Fatal Totals Rise in Madrid and Seville
An AP report notes several deaths from an intense heat wave across Spain. Temperatures climbed to around 13 degrees Fahrenheit in the sun at Madrid and Seville, as a man died from heat effects while wandering the main street and drawing a crowd before collapsing.
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Madrid
Wisconsin Weather Summary For August 19 Update
Forecast for Wisconsin calls for partly cloudy skies with probable rain tonight and Wednesday in the southeast. A cooler trend is expected with little overall temperature change. Local observations note fair to good air conditions and no major deviations from normal patterns.
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Wedmernday
Tima
German Navy Setback and British Advances in War News
Reports from multiple fronts describe a German naval setback near Riga with British gains nearby. Allied air and sea actions include a Turkish air attack sinking a submarine, British and Russian countermoves around the Baltic and Dardanelles, and Entente troops making a small advance at Hooge in France while Bulgarian, Serbian, and Balkan tensions mount amid ongoing campaigns.
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Canadian War Casualties Declared August Update
Ottawa announces total Canadian casualties to date 10 680 comprising 1 877 dead 6 788 wounded and 2 665 missing in the ongoing war.
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