German envoy urges US mediation on submarine war
Washington July 11 The German ambassador will present to Secretary Lansing a view that Germanys reply to the American note on submarine warfare aims to pave the way for negotiations with Britain and Germany to adjust contraband and neutrals rights. He expects the note to indicate willingness for US mediation to end British reprisals and Germanys submarine attacks. Officials note possible lines of talks depend on assurances that German submarines will heed US principles, while German officials cite reduced losses and warnings given before attacks.
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Anmmbassador
Lansing
Germany
Ose
United States
Great Britain
Express
Gerhe
Yo Ath Club
von Bernstein
Amon Meyer-Gerhard
Berlin
Lusitania
Secretum
Duthe
Mexican forces rout Zapata in renewed setback
In Mexico City dated July 14, Carranza troops again defeated Zapata forces. The federal army expelled rebels from the federal district as far as Cuernavaca, about forty miles south of the capital, signaling another setback for Zapata in the ongoing conflict.
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Mexico City
Federal District
Cuernavaca
Expert Analyzes Operation Costs in Rail Hearing
Chicago July testimony by a Nebraska railroad official examined train running costs between Chicago and Omaha using only fuel and crew costs, excluding maintenance and other expenses. He estimated 453 mills per mile for through passengers and 90 mills for locals, asserting railroads may earn a fair return on property value despite potential adjustments if courts rule otherwise.
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Chicago
G Powell
Nebraska State Railroad Commission
Western
Omaha
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Powell
Reed
Nebraska
Clifford Thorne
Iowa Railroad — Commission
Thorne
Seandrett
the Union. Pacific Railroad
Mr. Thorne
Villa Decree Bans Exchange Transactions In Juarez
In El Paso dated July 15, Villa officials issue a decree forbidding all exchange transactions in Juarez shop windows. The move aims to curb demonstrations tied to Villa money publicity and its effect on local residents despite the currency’s declining value.
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EL. Paso
Texas
Iwe
Juarez
Villa
Villa Morey
Jhas
Toreonecame Eeneril
German Derby to Run as Usual Next Sunday
Berlin July 15 The German Derby, Germanys chief racing event, will be run as usual next Sunday over the Derby course at Hamburg. This year the race faces a reduced attendance with prominent spectators absent due to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife at Sarajevo. The starter will see horses including Austrians and the German Thoroughbred entries.
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Kaiser
Berlin
Germany
Thamburg
Kiel
Alwastes
Prandis Pordinand
Saraceve
Sunidas
Corman Thoruy
Umber
Austriarr
Dar Comit
Von
Berlin presses await American note in ally loyalty salute
The Berlin press greets Austria Hungary's note to the United States as a unified signal of loyalty by a true ally. It argues the note cuts side issues like submarine warfare and Lusitania, focusing on halting American munitions shipments to enemy powers and affecting future trade relations. It predicts President Wilson may push Congress to consider Austro Hungarian proposals, signaling earnest alignment between Berlin and Vienna.
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Berlin
London
United States
Austria
Germany
Danube Monarchy
Austro-Hungary
Stephan von Burian
Wilson
Bryan
Congress
Lokal Anzeiger
Washington
von Burian
German spy Rosenthal executed in England
London July 15. Robert Rosenthal a German spy was executed after a general court martial found him guilty of espionage. He confessed to officials and had been sent by the German admiralty to obtain British naval information. Rosenthal was arrested in London in June as he prepared to depart.
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London
England
Robert Rosenthal
Scotland Yard
Robert
Rosenthal
Berlini
Seeveral
Berlin
Page
State Department
Washington
von. Prieger
German Admiralty Office
Baron Cherlesmiore
F Rosenthal
Walter Frampton
Nationwide fight on ball pools begins in Wilkes-Barre
Government agents raid Wilkes-Barre pa to halt a nationwide crusade against baseball pools run by Joh J. Niboyne and Thomas Warman operators of the Weekly Wael and Pastime Review. The two men faced conspiracy charges in the sale of pool tickets, waived on hearing and held on $5,000 bonds pending September grand jury.
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Wilkes
Barra
Joh
Government orders Sinn Fein leaders abroad uproot from Ireland
The Times reports drastic government steps to quell Irish disaffection. Orders have been given to three Sinn Fein members in Belfast County Clare and County Galway to depart Ireland before week’s end.
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London
Ireland
The
Times
Sinn Feine
Belfast
Clare
Galway
One Thousand Priests March in Procession to Cathedral
Chicago July 15 The body of Archbishop James Edward Quigley was laid to rest in Mount Carmel mausoleum following the largest funeral in the city. Cardinal Gibbons Archbishop Bonzano and Archbishop Hanna attended as thousands of priests and lay mourners filled the cathedral and streets. Bonzano led mass and Hanna preached the sermon before the procession to the trains for the cemetery.
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Chicago
James Edward Quigley
Mount Carmel
Cathedral of the Holy Name
John Bonzano
Papel
Cardinal Gibbons
Bonzano
Hanna
San Francisco
Rochester
N. Y
Halbach Schroeder Co Promotes Bargains and Local News
Local ads report discounted children's dresses more than half price, Palm Beach suits at 6.75, and various wash dresses up to 5 and 6.50 priced at 2.69. A sewer project on Fourteenth and Payson aims to divert storm water backflow, while a fatal domestic murder at Greenmount is noted with funeral held. John Fitzgerald, a local reporter, plans a vacation in St. Louis. A man suffers a dislocated shoulder after an altercation at his home. An Iron Molders union ceremony, river excursion plans, and a missed death incident in Sandusky are mentioned amid other shop talk and window specials.
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John Fitzgerald
St. Louis
Hoys
Halbach-Schroeder Co
Fourteenth and Payson
Walbach- Schroeder Co
Florence Kaelber
South Eighth Street
Lake Mills
Lalbach
Schroeder Co
Harry Levy
Dick. Levy
Sandusky
Ohio
Meyer-Wilins Co
Insist On Recognition In Rental Meat Cargo Talks
London July 15. It is understood that American representations to Great Britain will demand recognition of Americans rights to trade with neutral countries and reject the authority of municipal or council legislation over this matter.
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London
Great Britain
United States
Edison to Head Navy Bureau Advisory Board
West Orange New Jersey July 15 Secretary Daniels and Thomas Edison discussed a proposed navy bureau of invention and a civilian advisory board to be headed by Edison. Daniels would not name members until returning to Washington, aiming for a widely known panel of science experts to mobilize national brainpower for submarine and aeroplane development.
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N. J
Daniels
Thomas A. Edison
Navy Bureau of Invention
Civilian Advisory Board
Edison
Washington
Naval Board
Mr. Edison
Me. Daniels
Orville Wright
Henry Ford
Alexander Graham Bell
Wilson Ready For Conference With Cabinet
President Wilson moves toward a definite position on the German submarine issue after the latest note. He plans conferences with Secretary Lansing and cabinet members next week in Washington. A premeeting with Lansing before the Tuesday session is not arranged but possible after Wilson’s return.
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Washington
Lansing
Wilson
McLoughlin Edges Strachan To Reach Exposition Final
Maurice McLoughlin, former United States champion, needed five sets to defeat John Strachan, California state champion, in San Francisco. The match secured his spot in the final against William Johnston, who beat Clarence Griffin in four sets. Johnston advances to face McLoughlin at the California Lawn Tennis Club on Saturday.
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San Francisco
Maurice McLoughlin
United States
John Strachan
California
California ‘Lawn Tennis Club
McLoughlin
Strachan
William Johnston
Clarence Griffin
Germans Renew Attack On Warsaw From the North
London reports the German forces have renewed their attack on Warsaw from the north after abandoning a southward outflanking maneuver. Field Marshal von Hindenburg is cited as having said a dramatic move would soon astonish the world.
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London
Warsaw
von Hindenburg
Didys Aga - Taht’ Om
Case Dismissed in Bates Murder Case at Bedford
The case against Bates Huntsman, who stood trial before Justice M A Swyer for the alleged murder of Nathaniel Smith, a Missouri cattleman, and his son in September 1877, was dismissed today by Justice Sawyer.
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Bedford
Town
Bates” Iuntsman
M.A. Swyer
Nathaniel Smith
Missouri
Sawyer
Missionary Sufferings in Persia Amid Typhoid Epidemic
A Presbyterian board release quotes Mrs. J. P. Cochran from Urumiah Persia on May 20 as Turks and Kurds withdrew before advancing Russians. She describes typhoid fever sweeping the town hospital with 700 new graves, many missionaries and staff stricken, and widespread starvation as Turkish rule collapsed and Russians likely to return.
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New York
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
J. P. Cochran
Urumiah
Persia
America
Cochran
Packard
McDowell
Louis Shedd
Dr. Coan
Bertha Shedd
Muller
Lewis
Schochel
Lamm
Mr. Allen
Austro German care restores wounded soldiers with new limbs
The Austrians, like the Germans, conserve life by repairing wounded troops. A soldier fitted with new legs, feet, arms, and hands demonstrates he can still perform some feats he could before injury, climbing a ladder to show his progress.
Ambassadors Inquiry Amid Silent Gulf Waters
Refugees aboard the vessel describe a sense of isolation as they await news from outside. A telegram from the American ambassador in Constantinople asks about their safety, and they reply that they have not been personally disturbed though no mail has reached them.
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Constantinople
Elks Adopt New Grand Lodge Ritual
In Los Angeles on July 14 the grand lodge of Elks used a newly adopted ritual to close its annual session. Previously the closing command was adjourn, but the new ritual will be used for both opening and closing each session.
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Los Angeles
Grand Lodge
Grand Lodge of Elks
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