World War Fronts See Major Allied Russian Gains
Troops report Greece demobilizes 150,900 men while Athens rejoices over remobilization. Russian offensives drive Teuton lines back, claim 65,000 prisoners, and seize Fort Vaux. Lutsk and other Austrian positions fall as German and Russian forces clash on vast fronts. Hampshire sinks off Scotland. Kitchener's staff lost. Multiple political and labor updates follow, including Goethals stepping down and Trammell versus Bryan in Georgia primary. Tornadoes kill 59, injure 100+.
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Vienna War Office
Lemberg
Mexican Rebels Strike Abroad and Executions Reported
Two of Villa's Mexican bandits tied to the Columbus massacre were executed at Deming New Mexico. Juan Sanchez and Francisco Alvarez were hanged. General George Bell Jr. learned that a mob of Mexican civilians and Carranza forces attacked the U S consulate in Durango and burned the building. An international commission may arbitrate U S Mexico disputes. Anti American demonstrations persist across southern Chihuahua and Coahuila with the Chihuahua City consulate attacked and windows shattered. Pablo Lopez, Villa’s chief lieutenant in the Columbus raid, faced a firing squad at Santa Rosa, Mexico.
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Columbus
Deming, N. M
Juan Sanchez
Francisco Alvares
George Bell, Jr
el Paso
Tex
Carranza
United States
Durango City
Chihuahua City
Chihuahua
Coahuila
Pablo Lopez
N. M
Santa Rosa
Mex
Aerial Preparedness Telegrams Sent to GOP Delegates
Domestic telegrams urging an aerial preparedness plank were sent from New York to leading Republican convention delegates in Chicago by the Aero Club of America. Charges filed by Representative Longworth against Internal Revenue Collector Gilligan in Cincinnati were found by treasury officials to be unfounded.
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Arthur Warren Waite
New York
W. R. Duel
Waite
John W. Peck
Chicago
The
Aero Club of America
Longworth
Secretary of the Treasury
Washington
Internal Revenue
Gilligan
Cincinnati
Treasury
Washington Drafts Platform Near Completion for Democratic Convention
President Wilson plans a platform praising administration success in protecting United States honor and peace. At Santo Domingo, Marines near Fonds Verrettes killed 14 bandits, incl two chieftains Melelles and Codie. Justice Hughes urged flag meaning America first to honor graduates. Oregon California land grant report advances to president. Louie Brandeis sworn as associate justice by Clerk Maher in Washington.
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Charles BE. Hughes
America
Lawrence H. Green
Hughes
Washington
Wilson
United States
Russell
Santo Domingo
State Department
Fonds Verrettes
Melelles
Codie
National Cathedral
Charles B. Hughes
Tts
Louie D. Brandeis
Beaton
Supreme Court of the United States
James D. Maher
U S Troops Cross Border In Punitive Expedition
The third American punitive expedition crossed into Mexico under Major General Funston’s orders. Bandits led by Lula de la Rosa raided Hidalgo Texas, stealing about 80 horses. Mexican forces under Alfredo Riquet pledged pursuit as Funston redirected troops to Laredo.
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Union Nova Service
San Antonio
United States
Mexico
Funston
United States Army
T. A. Coleman
Hidalgo
Texas
Zapata County
Laredo
Lula de la Rosa
Rio Grande
Nueva Larado
Luis de la Rosa
Pershing
Texas Cavalry Squadron
Border Patrol
Alfredo Riquet
Carranzista
Nueva Laredo
Auto Crash Injures Nine in Elm Grove Parade Route
Em erson Showers, learning to drive, lost control of his car and rammed into a marching Modern Woodmen group returning from Stone Church Cemetery memorial service in Elm Grove Wheeling. Nine injured, one likely fatally, four pinned under the vehicle as it was lifted off them.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Emerson Showers
Stone Church Cemetery
Elm Grove
Showers
Cincinnati Market Prices for Wheat and Livestock
Market report lists wheat prices across grades with No 2 red at 1.10 1.12 dollars and various others, corn, oats, hay and eggs rates, poultry, cattle, hogs, sheep and lambs values. Includes ranges for shippers, butchers, heifers, cows, bulls, calves, and hog classes with unit prices and weights where stated.
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Northwestern
Fragmented Note on Rhetoric and Beards in Plain Style
A quirky collection of odd lines references Jeanne d Arc, a free book on rheumatism, and jokes about facial shaving. The piece teases historical figures and modern grooming, ending with a wry remark on fewer beards among married men.
Between Man and Wife Honeymoon Congratulation Banter
A dialogue fragment shows a humorous exchange about visiting Jim before and after his honeymoon. One speaker urges congratulations, the other anticipates later regret and calls the other a brute in sharp, witty banter. The snippet hints at tension and mock sentiment between unnamed speakers.
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Jim
House Furnishing Delays Prompt Domestic Banter
In light dialogue Mrs. Flatbush questions if the house is furnished while Mrs. Bensonhurst notes partial completion. A quip about a husband’s activity follows, saying he is busy smoking more than ever. A separate line mentions snake bites causing comparatively few deaths.
Money for a Wireless Telegraph Right of Way
In a terse office exchange a man asks for money and is told he lacks funds to buy the right of way for a wireless telegraph. The vintage found dialogue hints at early communication era struggles and property access.
Cow Eats $300 in Hidden Bills Near Durham Farmer
Durham NC Dispatch reports farmer John Layton of Durham near the city kept $300 in cash in his barn. A prize Guernsey cow devoured the bills leaving Layton exasperated as he vents about cows having no respect for money.
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John Layton
Durham
Guernsey
Layton
N. C
Philadelphia Inquirer
Attractive description used for summer boarders booklet
A farmer approves a sentence praising the hero's country home for use in his annual summer boarders booklet. The exchange highlights the farmer's interest in marketing the locale. The dialogue reflects a straightforward, rural tone.
Does it require concentration to write a best seller
A man who loves literature questions whether mental focus is needed to produce a hit novel. He recalls hearing a popular work was dictated by the author to a secretary during a fishing trip, and jokes that the author may have caught fish rather than found inspiration in style.
Difference Between Whole Soul Effort and Half Hearted Try
The saying contrasts total commitment with partial effort noting the girl’s father and the dog rarely require an eye doctor, while love may be blind. The quip underscores how full passion outshines cautious, half hearted effort in matters of affection and action.
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