Guatemala People Reported to Favor United States War
Reports claimed Guatemala would join Mexico or invade from the south if Carranza fought the United States, prompting a flurry of excitement. Officials denied government commitment while revolutionary Toledo Lopez threatened a south invasion with 85,000 troops. President Estrada Cabrera denied antagonism to Mexico and Carranza sought a peaceful reply amid anticipated demonstrations in Mexico City.
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Mexico City
Republic of Guatemala
Mexico
Carranza
United States
Toledo Lopez
Guatemala
Yucatan
Foreign Office
Lopez
Estrada Cabrera
National Palace
Newspaper Boys on a Hike and on Foot
Lyman Bryson and Keen Abbott of Omaha, two members of the city newspaper fraternity, traveled on foot to Nebraska City after a brief Omaha visit. Abbott edits the Omaha World-Herald dramatic section. Bryson formerly of the Bee and News and now in Ann Arbor. Abbott writes for the Outlook and Harpers. They plan winter book projects and will visit Ned C. Abbott at Nebraska City.
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Lyman Bryson
Keen Abbott
Omaha
Metropolis
Nebraska City
Perkins House
Abbott
Omaha World-Herald
Bryson
Omaha Bee and News
Ann Arbor
Mich
Outlook
Harpers
Life
McClure’s
Ned C. Abbott
Mr. Abbott
Omaha Union Pacific Worker Visits City Over Sunday
Joe Harasky, an employee in the Union Pacific shops at Omaha, visited this city over Sunday and returned to the metropolis this afternoon.
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Joe Harasky
Union Pacific
Omaha
German Chancellor Denies Mexico City Plot Claims
Berlin reports say Germany disputed American claims that its legation in Mexico City urged General Carranza against the United States. Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg declined to comment while a close associate dismissed the rumors as unfounded and ridiculous.
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Berlin
America
Mexico City
Carranza
Mexico
United States
von Bethmann-Hollwee
Germany
Bic
Bukowina Falls to Russian Control in World War I
Petrograd reports the occupation of the Austrian crown land Bukowina as complete with the capture of Kimpelung in the southern Carpathians. More than 2,000 prisoners were taken as the war office announced possession of the province.
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Petrograd
Bukowin
War Office
Kimpelung
Bukowina
Carpathians
British Artillery Activity on Franco-Belgian Front
Berlin reports pronounced British artillery activity along the Franco Belgian front from La Bassee to the Somme. The war office said British fire continued uninterrupted throughout the night.
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Berlin
la Bassee
Somme
War Office
Binder and twine sale by John F. Gorder Plattsmouth
Farmers invited to buy mixed cars of binders and twine with free cover and binder whip. Limited Champion and Plano binders offered as low as $120. New stock Deering standard and pure manila twine contains 5 to 10 percent oil. Plattsmouth seller John F. Gorder. June 24.
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Deering
John F. Gorder
Plattsmouth
Carranza Admits Hostility as Wilson Sends Firm Note
De Facto Mexican leader admits hostility and says the Carnizal clash resulted directly from his orders. United States President Wilson issues a firm diplomatic note in response to the incident.
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Carranza
Wilson
Demand Made for Prisoners in Carrizal Clash
Washington telegraphs to Mexico City demand for immediate release of American troopers captured at Carrizal. Secretary Lansing seeks an early, definite statement from the de facto Mexican government on its intended course of action, after receiving a note linking the fight to orders from General Carranza.
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Washington
Carrizal
United States
Carranza
Mexico City
Secreary
Lansing
State Department
Trevino
Pershing
U S Says Mexican Action Viewed as Hostile Provocation
Secretary Lansing terms Mexico's communication a formal avowal of hostile action against U S forces in Mexico and intent to attack without provocation. The note implies force will be met with force and Carranza must formally record his stance as Washington seeks world accountability if war comes.
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Lansing
United States
Mexico
Carranza
Washington
Painting contractor M S Briggs improves homes near Murray
M S Briggs arrived Saturday from the Murray vicinity where he has been painting the farm of P A Hild. He cleaned and freshened the residence and barns, enhancing the buildings’ appearance and adding to his growing list of similar contracts in recent months.
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M. S. Briggs
Murray
P. A. Hild
Briggs
Government Receipts Seen Near Prewar Levels
Treasury officials estimate the current fiscal year will exceed original revenue projections by about 100 million dollars driven by income tax up 35 million ordinary internal revenue up 33 million and customs up 25 million. Customs duties totaled 183,446,442 to date, within five and a half million of the original annual estimate and rising above 20 million a month.
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Treasury Department
Congress
Interpal
Untold Texas and Mexico Conflicts Through the Alamo to Tampico
A compact historical review traces US Mexican tensions from the Alamo and Sam Houston victories to the Tampico incident of 1914. It covers Santa Anna, Napoleon III, Maximilian, Diaz, Madero, Huerta, and growing US border pressures with Veracruz, Vera Cruz, and Forts.
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France
Texas
Napoleon III
Vera Cruz
Maximilian
United States
Mexico
Diaz
Madero
Victoriano Huerta
Tampico
Huerta
Frederick Funston
A. B
South America
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Lumber industry urged to seek foreign markets and efficiency
Dr. Edward Ewing Pratt, chief of the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce, warned of persistent instability in the lumber trade and urged economic over legal remedies. He urged larger markets, export activity, and regional agencies to promote wood utilization in South America.
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Edward Ewing Pratt
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Europe
South America
New Commercial Attache for London Appointed
Fierce C. Williams of New York named American commercial attache in London to succeed Albertus Baldwin. Williams, 30, comes from W. St. Grace & Co. and has worked with Crucible Steel, the Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce, and extensive overseas assignments. He departs immediately for the post.
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Fierce C. Williams
New York
London
Albertus H. Baldwin
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Department of Commerce
Redfield
Williams
W. St. Grace & Co
Crucible Steel Company of America
South America
Europe
Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce
California Tobacco Exports Hint at New Market
A San Francisco firm reports to E. G. Babbitt that a carload shipment of California grown Turkish tobacco to Australia may prompt further purchases if the consignees are satisfied. This is noted as the first export of tobacco grown in California.
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San Francisco
E. G. Babbitt
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
California
Australia
Railroads Increase Petroleum Use as Locomotive Fuel in 1915
The United States Geological Survey notes a rise in oil fuel usage by U.S. railroads in 1915. Oil consumed reached 86,648,466 barrels, up 5,555,200 barrels or 18 percent from 1914.
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United States Geological Survey
United States
Abbie Judkins Attends Chappel-Ankeny Wedding in Omaha
Local notices recap several travel visits and family events. Abbie Judkins attended a Chappel-Ankeny wedding in Omaha last Wednesday. Citizens and relatives traveled between Omaha, York, Elmwood, Greenwood, and Denton for visits and errands. A new five room bungalow is planned on Main Street, and a Ninth annual picnic dates were set for August 9 and 10 with a two day option.
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Abbie Judkins
Omaha
Clarence Genard
Ed Gerhard
Frank Sharp
Elza Root
Indianapolis
Int
N. M. Winnings
South Dakota
J. H. Latrom
York
Neb
Homer King
George Williams
Baby
Elmwood
A. Deles Dernier
P. F. Venner
H. K. Frantz
Main Street
Special Offers Inexpensive Children and Hosiery Items
A list of low price items including children's rompers 50c each, infants hosiery from 15c per pair, girls and boys hosiery four for $1.00, ladies fiber silk hosiery three for $1.00, stocking feet 10c per pair, assorted handkerchiefs 2 4c 5c 10c 15c 25c, doll bonnets 10c, red seal gingham 10c per yard, air float talcum 10c per can, crochet cotton, Lorraine Egyptian tissue 25c per yard, and Misses shoes odd pairs 90c per pair.
Italian Bee Farm Honey Prices Plainly Stated
Beekeepers keep supplies in stock and specialize in honey boxes. Honey priced 2 to 35e and a new honey sign attracts customers. Garden sass scarce but everything fresh. Located on Chicago Avenue with phone 258.
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Chicago Avenue
Woodman Circle Announces Regular and Reduced Meeting Schedule
The Woodman Circle will meet Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock. For August and September only one meeting per month will be held, on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
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Woodman Circle
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E. J. Richey
Nebraska
U.S
Nisgredits
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Czar
Castoria
Uncle Sam
Scott
Alamo
Austria
Louisiana Purchase
Spain
Florida
Moses Austin
San Antonio
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
Sam Houston
San Jacinto
Winfield Scott
Taylor
Matamoros
Monterey
Buena Vista
Archduke Maximilian
Franz Joseph
Juarez
Bestor & Swatek
DR. Pratt
EAGLE
Carl Price
Charles Price
C. P. Snyder
Greenwood
Guy Adams
Denton
John Davis
Woodman
E. G
Dovey & Son
Uality
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