Effort 10 Fights Starvation in Mexico City Rescue
Reports say General Carranza’s forces reoccupy Mexico City while Vera Cruz prepares food trains by rail to relieve famine. U S officials discuss using military transport to ensure supplies reach the capital if Carranza’s army falters. The situation hinges on reopening the eastern rail line and U S intervention.
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Washington
Mexico City
Gonzales
Crriaana
Vera Cruz
State Department
Meonxivo City
Army of Occupation
Carranza
United States
Carranga
Cvarranga
Farehen
Obpeson
Wale Tyres
French Marines Landed in Haiti After Rowdy Uprising
Washington did not object as French marines landed at Port au Prince following a revolution that toppled Haiti’s government. The Descartes detachment was sent to guard the French Legation after President Guillaume was killed. Rear Admiral Caperton ordered the American expedition to restore order and ease Marine duties.
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Haiti
Washington
Mart Au Prince
Platt
United States
Descartes
Hihird
Legation
Guillaume
Port Au Prince
Caperfou
Caperton
Navy Department
Benson
Navy
Admiral Caperton
Guantanamo
Taitien Republic
Republic
National Defense Topic At Governors Conference
Governors from several states will meet in Boston August 24 to 26 to discuss national defense. The program, announced by M C Tiley, secretary of the Thors conference, notes that adjutants general will join to outline plans to expand the National Guard.
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Madison
Wiss
Boston
M. C. Tiley
Colt Employees to Receive 12 1 2 Percent Bonus
Hartford based Colt Patent Firearms Company announces a voluntary bonus of 12 1 2 percent on wages earned dating from May 1 last. The bonus applies to all employees.
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Hartford
Conn
Colt Patent Firearms Company
Cotton receipts set record for Galveston season
Cotton receipts in Galveston Texas for the 1914 1915 season reached 4 039 022 bales the largest on record. The previous peak occurred in 1912 1918 with 4 085 009 bales.
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Galventon
Tex
Labor Supports Wilson Washington Convention Backing War Effort
After a two day session a Labor National Peace Council convention of organized farmers and labor bodies adopted a memorial pledging support for the national administration and urging use of all means to keep the country out of the European war. Copies go to President Wilson his cabinet and congress. Aver Williams presided.
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Labor
Wilson
Washington
National Peace Council
Congress
Aver Williams
Duma Opens With Focus on War Supplies over Oratory
The first sitting of the Duma, opened a few days ago, aims to boost military production and meet wartime needs rather than engage in speeches or blame. Deputies showed moderation with reduced party conflict and no signs of gloom or fevered enthusiasm.
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Duma
Petrograd
London
Teutonic Allies Press In Poland as War Office Reports
London reports indicate Teutonic Allies have made progress in Poland luring Russians from Warsaw area. Marshal von Mackensen claims to have breached Chelm Lubin positions and taken thousands of prisoners while Austro German actions shake the front between the Vistula and the Biezerline. Berlin notes northern forces mark time as Austro Germans push to reach Warsaw before a possible drive south.
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London
Warsaw
Poland
German War Office
Chelm-Lubin
Biev
von Woerseh
Berlin
Becker Meets Death Boldly at Sing Sing
Charles Becker former New York police lieutenant walked to the electric chair for the murder of Herman Rosenthal. He faced execution with calm dignity, wearing his wife’s photograph over his heart and speaking quietly to officials as three shocks ended his life at 5 55 p m.
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Sing Sing
Ossining
N. Y
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
New York
Becker
Charles H. Johnson
Two Bluejackets Killed in Haiti Attack
Two American bluejackets died when natives attacked Port au Prince Haiti held by Rear Admiral Caperton with 400 men from the Washington. The assault was repelled and no sailors were wounded. The dead are William Gompers of Brooklyn and Cason S Whitehurst of Norfolk Virginia. Reinforcements were ordered to train before word of the fighting. The Connecticut sailed from Philadelphia with marines and Hancock will go to Haiti for possible transport duties.
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Washington
Port Au Prince
Haiti
Caperton
William Gompers
Seaman
Brooklyn
Cason S. Whitehurst
Norfolk
Connecticut
Philadelphia
Hancock
Chaiti
England May Bay Cotton London
The Spectator editorial urges the British government to act on cotton related to Germany inflation. It argues that Southern U S cotton growers deserve compensation and notes the potential pressure from a large Democratic South.
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England
London
Germany
The
Spectator
United States
South
Difficult Demands By England
Consul General Skinner in London reports a British rule forcing masters and sailors on neutral ships visiting British ports to carry passports or identification papers and to present them for registry if in British waters longer than 24 hours. Many crew members are not native or naturalized Americans and cannot receive U S passports.
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England
Washington
Skinner
London
State Department
United States
Protect American Lives 10 Fix Blame for Wreck
Reports from Washington and Chicago relay the Eastland disaster inquiry. Marines landed in Port au Prince to protect foreigners as officials weigh blame. Witnesses describe overloading, under debalancing, and grounding as causes while officials promise full investigation.
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Chicago
Eastland
Adam F. Weckler
Joseph R. Lynn
Secretary of Commerce
Redfield
Wreckler
Wastland's Wharf
Pederson
Cas
Clark Street
Lynn
Mr. Lynn
Kenosha
Becker Loses Brave Battle for Becker
New York Justice Ford denied a new trial to Charles Becker former police lieutenant sentenced to death for instigating the murder of Herman Rosenthal. The decision arrived birthday remarks marked his long labor on briefs and the court spoke to reporters as Becker awaits Sing Sing.
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New York
Justice Ford
Supreme Court
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Ford
Secratary
Michael Ford
Beckers
Sing Sing
Submarine Warfare Claims Baltic Losses Telegraphed
A Berlin telegram reports German submarines had sunk 229 English vessels and 30 other hostile ships, plus six neutrals, in the war zone through July 25. The message adds the neutrals were sunk by mistake.
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Amsterdam
London
Berlin
British Steamer Man fara Sunk Near Lowestoft
The British steamer Man fara of Glasgow bound from Bilbao to Hartlepool was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine near Lowestoft. Some crew members were saved.
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London
Manfara
Glasgow
Bilbao
Trartlepool
Lowestoft
Will Demand Damages For Lee Laneau Torpedoing
Washington officials prepare a note to Germany requesting damages after the torpedoing of the American steamer Leyland by a German submarine. Consul Dennison at Dundee reports the captain attempted to flee but surrendered after warning shots were fired.
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Washington
State Department
Germany
Iss
Dennison
Dundee
Scothand
Massacre in Port au Prince target General Oscar and 160 political prisoners
In Port au Prince Haiti General Oscar governor and Guillaume supporter led a revolutionary assault that killed about 160 prisoners including former Haiti president General Orestes Zamar. A mob seized Oscar at the Dominican legation and killed him outside the building.
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Port Au Prince
Haiti
Oscar
Guillaume
Orestes Zamar
Legation
Italy Issues Contraband List and Royal Decree
Italy releases a contraband list and royal decree on neutral shipping in line with Britain. Modifications to the Declaration of London rules are adopted and goods to neutrals must be consigned to an individual. The decree authorizes blockades of neutral coasts.
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Italy
Washington
State Department
Great Britain
End of Mexican Practice Aims at Quick Action
Urgent representations from the state department demand in the name of humanity that food be allowed to reach starving residents of Mexico City. Open transport routes to provision trains must be kept clear, with a push for a constitutional government through a joint conference involving Carranza Villa and Zapata.
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Washington
Mexico City
State Department
Carranza
Villa
Zapata
Vera Cruz
Pachuca
Ō 4Apata
Oficial
Puebla
Mallory
German forged passport sparks high level concern
London reports a German subject was arrested with a forged American passport. The document closely imitates a real U S passport, raising fears of dangerous counterfeiting. The suspect claims the fake was supplied in Antwerp by German secret agent Captain Schneitver. The State Department has raised the matter with Germany.
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Antwerp
Schneitver
State Department
Ameri
Honor for Norton as French award honors ambulance corps founder
Prof. Richard Norton, founder of the American ambulance corps and head of the Red Cross unit with the Second French army, has been awarded the Military Cross by the French government.
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Honor For
America
London
Richard Norton
American Ambulance Corps
Red Cross
Marines Meet Resistance at Port au Prince Haiti
Admiral Caperton reports landing forces established in Port au Prince after night operations. Slight initial resistance overcome with no casualties. Forces to proceed with disarming Haitian soldiers and civilians today.
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Washington
Port
Au Prince
Haiti
Admiral Caperton
Navy Department
City
State Dept Presses for Release of Goods in Neutral Ports
Washington officials report vigorous efforts to free vast consignments of German and Austrian goods held in neutral European ports by the British order in council. The moves are believed to influence Britain to prepare a supplemental note expected next week as an official reply to informal representations.
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Washington
State Department
Great Britain
South Carolina Farmers Union Adopts State Warehouse Plan
Gov. Mning addresses the South Carolina State Farmers Union urging a state warehouse system. A. T. Morrison was elected president succeeding J. W. Dobbs, with J. Frank Williams as vice president and J. Whitner Reid as secretary and treasurer. Plans for a statewide good roads campaign were launched and discussed by Reid Whitford.
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Columbia
Mning
South Carolina
A. T. Morrison
McClellanville
J. W. Dobbs
Mayesville
J. Frank Williams
Sumter
J. Whitner Reid
M. W. Graming
Oranseburg
R. M. Cooper
Wisacky
I.T. Morrison
National Union Convention
John L. McLaurin
State Federation of Labor
Isle of Palms
Fr. M. Dwight
M. D
Wedgefield, Co
W. Gramling
Orangeburg
J. G
J. White
White
State Farmers’ Union
Reid Whitford
Sanitary and Drainage Commission
Operating New Wheat Mill in Manning
The new wheat mill at Manning is completed and operating satisfactorily. An expert machinist and experienced miller assisted in startup, and inspection reports say it works like a charm. Early patronage is strong due to good wheat crops in Clarendon county.
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Clarendon Ecounty
Morgan liner El Mar to serve Charleston as port of call
The El Mar first marine ship of Southern Pacific to visit Charleston harbor and likely start a new schedule. She will arrive at Charleston around August 6 after steaming from Galveston on August 1 with a cargo of Texas goods including a large amount of rice.
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Charleston
Southern Pacific Company
South’ Atlantic
Quesleston Harbor
Galveston
Methodist colleges fund approved for three South Carolina schools
Favorable action was taken at a 4 meeting of the Upper South Carolina and South Carolina Methodist Conference boards to raise 300000 for Wofford College Spartanburg Lander College Greenwood and Columbia College Columbia. The movement to secure funds from denomination members begins immediately.
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Columbia
Woflford College
Spartanburg
Lander College
Greenwood
Columbia College
Educaton
Upper South Carolina Methodist Conference
South Carolina Methodist Conferences
Bamberg Lines Up Water Works and Sewers Plan
A Bamberg citizen committee is circulating petitions to extend the waterworks and install a complete sewerage system for the town. Voters favor extending water service, and a joint meeting of the board of public way town council will review the proposal, with a majority of freeholders backing the water extension.
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Bamburg
Bamberg
Board of Public Way
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Manning
E. W. Dobbs
Maysville
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