Ransom Demand Amid Mexican Bandit Kidnappings
The Associated Press reports a $15,000 ransom for American Lieuts. Paul H. Davis and Harold G. Peterson captured near Candelaria Texas by Mexican bandits. US officials urge immediate action. the embassy seeks swift Mexican government cooperation to secure release and protection of the aviators. Military authorities coordinate payment delivery and guard details as efforts continue south of the border.
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Marfa
Texas
Paul H. Davis
Harold G. Peterson
Candelaria
Mexico
Geo. Josep T. Dickman
Mads Bank
Mel. CC. Smie
Bic Bend Heséquarters
Berger
Washington, D. C
Mexico City
State Department
Juarez
State Department Oftcizis
Caranz
Copper Profit Controversy Hits War Industry Prices
A garbled report claims the copper trust profited during wartime price controls set by the War Industries Board. It mentions executives and investigations by a special House committee, noting reduced profits for a Copper Company and references to Mr. Ryan and Mr. Bsa while detailing copper shipments and price adjustments. Also covered are a ransom case involving Lieutenant Peterson and political pressure from Congress in handling matters with Mexican bandits and officials.
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War Industries Board
Graham
Nineis
War Department
W D. Ryan
War Industries
Ahaconda
Wath
Bsa
Two Key Problems Strain Carranza Relations
Fragmented OCR notes report two main issues souring ties with Carranza rule in Mexico. Officials warn of a radical change unless the United States guarantees olive support, reflecting ongoing Mexican political instability and García Carranza’s waning authority.
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Rees
Carranza
Mexico
Carrant
POSSES SEARCH FOR A REGRO MURDERER
Officials report from Major General Dickmen and hospital staff on a man who rushed from the scene, with authorities seeking a regional murderer. The patient may recover as official reports document the incident and ongoing search efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farhar
Eral Dickmen
Thej
Congress to press war on rising living costs
Congress to tackle living costs with proposed amendments to farm and trade measures. Reports indicate attention to Packers bills, housing costs, and allied economic controls. Proceedings mention warrants for individuals tied to price fixing and market manipulation, with officials from Milwaukee and Cleveland involved.
Federal Railroad Ownership Faces Growing Business Opposition
The Mourne Interstate Commerce Committee previews a formal opinion by Charlen 3 Post regarding private and federal railroad ownership. Initial proposals stir sentiment against government control as private operators warn of higher fares and broader public burden amid ongoing discussions and industry concerns.
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Mourne Interstate Commerce Committee
Charlen
Post
rEy
Ton
Former Caddy Leads Press Pa James Manion
Fragmentary text indicates a sports or local note about a former caddy leading someone named Manion associated with Fores Park and Francis Ga Grenay, with unclear details about a remarkable event on a date around 23 and a reference to hitting.
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James
Manion
Fores
Nateur
Francis Ga
Grenay
Ghoul Ring Theft Reported by Police
A report describes alleged theft of rings by ghouls who alerted police. An order to proceed was noted as the incident unfolded with one ring allegedly remaining on the finger.
Captured Aviator Crisis Prompt Mexican Demands
The report centers on Lieut. BL G. Peterson and his captured aviator status. Mexican bandits demand ransom as U S officials seek to save the pilots. Arrangements for possible military action are described with involvement of Father Peterson and family in Minn and Calif. Local efforts to secure safe release are detailed amid border tensions.
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Hutchinson
Minn
Sam_ G. Peterson
G. Peterson
St. Paul
OX Burnquist
S. G. Peterson
Harelia G. Peson
Davis
Burnquist
ATD
Washington
Tessase
Son
Ted
Peter
Acris Ehipson
Ourlay
Mexico
Mina
Twin Cities
Samuel G_ Petersie
Harchinson
Erie
Peterson
War Department
Mis Peters
Tex
Sality
Candelaria
I. Davis
Strathmore
Calif
Pet
Tehiisen
Dawkins K.patrick
Theling
Kirkpatrick
Jay
Mara
Ue Tves
Finv
Skeleton discovery renews murder charge in Kansas
In Maple Hill Kansas Fufus King a steed keeper known for a murder farm faces a renewed murder charge after a third skeleton was unearthed near his barn. The remains were identified as John Woods of Paxico who vanished about ten years ago while in King’s employ. The crowd gathered as authorities dated the find to a past crime and sought the wife of King amid tense conditions.
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Calted Press
Maple Hill
Kansas
Fufus King
John Woods
Paxico
King
Bandit Ambush Kills Spanish Troops in North Africa
A brigand force under Raisuli ambushed a Spanish food convoy between Sapuedra and Benia, killing twelve soldiers and wounding many. Four others were among the casualties as the column escaped. Raisuli reportedly plans a fortified camp near Tanfiers and Tetouan with trenches and blockhouses under modern construction.
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Associated Press
Paris
Ratsuli
Sapuedra
Benia
Woundisg
Raisuli
Tan'fiers
Tetouan
Fodack
Embargo on Coal Warns Duluth Shipments
Embargo issued today by Associated Press. Duluth and Great Northern dock workers resume after disruption. Shipments of ore to the head of the lakes paused as managers report reorganization and error corrections.
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Associated Presa
Duluth
Minn
Brigham
Jon
Great Northern
Prezent
Ex-kaiser to stay in Holland amid Doorn estate talks
Reports from Utrecht indicate the ex-kaiser bought Doorn near Amerongen and is negotiating with the owner, planning to remain in Holland. The former crown princess Ceci plans to visit her husband and then travel to Amerongen to join the ex-kaiser.
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Utrecht
Doorn
Amereneg
Arti Rot
Holland
Amsterdam
Ceci
Amerongen
Kelser
Fond Dulac Man Confesses to a Brutal Murder
A Fond Dulac resident, Hermini Hermann, confessed in writing to the murder of Benjamin Ziehike in the town of Brron. He described the crime occurring on the night of August 73, detailing plan, access, and how he struck Ziehike with a fist and caused fatal injuries before fleeing to a relative’s home. authorities and family are noted in the account.
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Feke Hermann
Benjamin Ziehike
Brron
Hermini
Tanner Fu Ae
Hermann
Tour
Zuenie
New Market Director Borden Has the Call
New Market Director Borden has the call as of this report with officials noting his authority. The article references Sueca and mentions the Northwestern and National Society in connection with the appointment.
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Borden
Sueca
Holmes
Madcon
Borden Ap
Britain faces war debt and living standards hit by wage debate
A distorted AP dispatch outlines Prime Minister remarks on wartime debt rising to trillions, a push to expand production, and the risk to living standards unless wages rise with shortened hours. It notes calls for living wages and a shorter workweek tied to boosting output, amid labor grievances and production challenges.
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United Press
Bandon
House of
Suspicion at Haywood Meeting Sparks Federal Inquiry
Asseted Press reports federal agents investigated William Harwood amid suspected sabotage and plans to organize restaurant strikes. A tense crowd gathered outside a T. W. W. headquarters near Leip restaurant as officers questioned participants and a scuffle erupted. Shots fired? Reports from Weesham and nearby areas noted disturbances during the protest.
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Chicago
Tadas
Wiliam Harwood
Federai Apenis
Weesham
Railroad shopmen strike ends with wage settlement plan
Washington report says the railroad administration was notified that the shopmen strike is over and that wage demands will be taken up. AF of L leader Active President Tewell informed officials, and Director General Hines indicated immediate action to settle the wage demands.
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Washington, D. C
Railroad Administration
Tewell
Rail
American Federation of Labor
Zilwas
Peron
Hines
Palmer for Attorney General Approved Despite Flurry
Fragmented notice items show Palmer for Attorney General approval amid other stray lines about shoe dealers, Oshkosh, and a Mexican case. The readable portions emphasize political endorsement and miscellaneous notices without clear context or dates.
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TODAT
Oshkosh
Milian
Jap Control of Shantung Means War
Washington dispatch quotes American experts at Versailles warning that Japan’s control of Shantung would trigger war. Thomas F Millard reports China’s position worsened by treaty terms and its isolation after declining to sign. A senior state department official warns the arrangement could spark conflict.
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Shantung
Associated Press
Washington D. C
Versailles
Japan
Shantusk
Senate
Thomas F. Millard
Ign Americas
China
United States
E T.williams
Phead
State Department
Far Eastern Affairs
Mickus
Biss
Bolsheviki Driven From Odessa Amid Ukraine Evacuation
London reports Bolsheviki driven from Odessa by the populace as Soviet forces evacuate Kiev and Ukraine. Non-Bolshevik Ukrainians invite Polish help to seize Kiev promising crops. Odessa, a major Black Sea city, falls, signaling Bolshevik losses across European Russia. A Moscow proclamation declares Admiral Kolchak and cabinet leaders subject to arrest.
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Associated Press
London
Odessa
British War Office
Kiev
Ukraine
Vienne
Black Sea
Ani
Shevik
Russia
Admira Roiphak
Omak
Soz
Moscow
Lechin
Packers Accuse Hidden Profits Inflate Meat Prices
Washington dispatch reports millions in hidden profits by packers before cattle reach slaughterhouses. William F.P. Calver, federal trade official, says profits are diverted through stockyards, feed dealers, and rents, boosting Packers’ coffers while pretax meat prices are shown as low. He cites failure to disclose these earnings in price statements as a key practice.
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United
Washington, DP. C
Stockvarda
William FP
Calver
Federal
Erormoux
Cntire
Colver
Thia Mnure
Tvestain
Automobile H hits Child at Corner of Oresona
A Mecomime vehicle struck a child as she crossed a street near the corner of Oresona. The car driver, F Hiewin, took the girl to St Macy's hospital where she received attention. The child’s condition was reported as favorable. the incident involved multiple drivers and confusion over which car caused the impact.
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Biomoviles
Lacie
Gregor Strest
Oresona
Satz
St. Macy's
M. Cenies
Banditry in Mexico End? U S May Act If Carranza Fails
The State Department signals possible policy steps but not war against Mexico. President Wilson seeks objective measures to restore life and property for foreigners, awaiting Carranza's action. The plan could include economic pressure or targeted force, without a full invasion.
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Washington
Mexico
United States
State Department
Uncle Sam
Amy
Nevy
Vera Cruz
Wilson
Carranza
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Imac
Wisor
Rio Grande
Carranz
Fernandez
America
Gom
Gulf
Mexico Cie
Vera Crm
Mexico City
Carbrunza
Republic
Atlantic
Pacific
Osha
Not Much Change in Wisconsin Weather and Local Tides
An OCR damaged snippet mentions Wisconsin weather and local conditions with scattered terms like temperatures, dates, and places. Figures and names are garbled, but reference to Aug 15 and local observations imply a brief daily weather note with minimal changes and scattered data points.
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Washinston
D. C
Sitte Department
Marts
Sansam
Envin
Langmore
Constl
Twe Avigiers
Senacar
benGits
Barrer
Mexica
Baker
Coun
Southern
Mexicaz
Beker
Severaio Buresu
Congress
Washington, DC
Campbell
John E Bunker
Unix Life
Mielw
Halseed Press
Milwaukee
Cleveland
G. Fietcher
Swift & Co Chicage Packers
Joseph
Cleveland Provision Company
Clevelinhers
Smith
Fond Dulac
Ewan
Herman
Aeong
Oanheié
Goodiar
Pandk Fe
Famil
England
Britain
Lloyd George
Leiden
de Taning
Insakaton
Unitet Kingdom
Uci Zeimet
John F. Siowin
Saturdar
Adolph Samuel
Wivconsin
Toewfay
Jim
Penske
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