Bandits Attack U S Border Patrol Near Bam Ignacio
One hundred Mexican bandits crossed the Rio Grande forty miles southeast of Laredo and attacked the American border patrol near Bam Ignacio, killing two and wounding five. Troops of the Jéh cavalry, 140 strong under Major Alonzo Gray, repelled the assault, with six killed and several wounded on the Mexican side. The attack lasted about 30 minutes under a bright moon, starting at 2 a.m. and ending as the bandits retreated south toward Mexican soil.
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Fragmentary note on local talk and slang impacts
Readable fragments suggest a casual discussion among locals about baseball slang and on field terms. Mentions of young men discussing punt like plays and ideas about scoring or positioning, with unclear origins or context.
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Passengers Rescued as Bear of the Sun Wreck Triggers Panic
Five bodies recovered after the Sugar Loaf wreck of the Bear of the Sun. Two boats with survivors ashore, others still adrift. The Bremerton yard crewed ship was en route to San Francisco when wireless SOS from Sugar Loaf prompted relief efforts by the Oregon and Alameda ships.
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Srew
Senator Taggart Arrives in St. Louis Incognito
Senator Thomas Taggart of Indiana, a top Democratic leader, visited St. Louis for a convention minus his distinguishing mustache. Photographers and critics initially failed to recognize him, though friends soon pointed him out.
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Bryan To Take The Stamp For President
Washington June 16 Administration officials were advised from St. Louis that William J Bryan had decided to take the stamp in support of President Wilton for reelection at the Coliseum St. Louis. June 16 William F Keating post master of Buffalo New York dropped dead at the Maryland Hotel He held the proxy of Mayor L P Pullminn Buffalo a delegate to the Democratic National Convention.
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McCormick Named Wilson’s National Committee Chairman
The report states that Wm F McCombe of Penney vanialus has been chosen by President Wilson to succeed McCombe as chairman of the Republican National Committee administration leaders in St Louis were notified today by the prosi Berit.
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G. Dune
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Penney
Vanialus
Wilson
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State Republican Convention Meets Next Week in Columbus
Berlin reports Austrian troops in Bukowina and north of Gronewitz repel Russian advances as Vienna confirms. In Columbus Ohio, June 4, preparations for the state GOP gathering unfold with district delegate meetings, party leaders predicting an enthusiastic turnout and a plan to select two presidential electors. Memorial Hall will host the convention with credentials and rules committees meeting, and Ralph Cole to give the keynote.
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Bukowina
Grernowitz
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Jeram
Tsvo
Sayville
Przewtoki
Brickley
Von
Bothmers
Uelegiles
William L- Parmenter
Lima
State Central
Willi
Memorial Hall
Russians Victors In Baltic Fight
Reports from Copenhagen describe a Baltic engagement where a Russian squadron attacked a German convoy near the Swedish coast. Six Russian destroyers and submarines reportedly sank or dispersed several merchantmen and damaged a German cruiser, with crews missing or drowned amid chaos as the Germans hastily fled to port.
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London
Copenhagen
Dagens Nyheder
Ttia
Ny-kkoping
Anii Hary
Fhe
Koenig von Sachsen
Dagens” Nyheder
Norms
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Anda
Mecklenburg
Izselle
Italia
Deterre
Weser
Kansal Schultz
Algebra
Fage
Plutocracy Returns To Supreme Authority In Chicago
W J Bryan reports on contrasting conventions in Chicago and St Louis in 1918. Chicago shows plutocratic control within the Republican party, chaotic proceedings, machine manipulation, and rival favorites. St Louis features unity, a pro reform platform, and hope for social justice with broad support for presidential and vice presidential selections.
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Supreme Authority
Chicago
St.Louis
Chivego
Repubiican
St. Louis
Democracy
Democratic convention cheers as James lauds Wilson diplomacy
At St Louis on June 15 the Democratic convention applauded Ollie James as he recounted President Wilson s diplomacy with Germany amid steady demonstrations from delegates. A night session was set to begin nominations at 9 p m, with 86 delegates limited to over 30 minutes per subject.
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Reed
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Nomination Thoughts and Weather Outlook Mentioned
The snippet reflects casual talk on nominations and a sense of inevitability. It notes upcoming showers with a forecast for Ohio on Friday night and Kentucky and West Virginia on Friday, indicating uncertain timing and regional variation.
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