Zapata Forces Reoccupy Mexico City After Evacuation
Dis patches report Zapata forces have reoccupied the capital after the Carranza army evacuated. Gonzalez has moved north to meet Villa forces, while rail links to Vera Cruz are suspended. The US state department notes the evacuation is complete and officials await further details from Mexico City and Consul Shankslin's return.
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Washington
State Department
Mexico
Zapata
Carranzas
Gonzalez
Zapatas
Vera Cruz
Villa
Pachuca
Mexico City
Zapatistas
Chazaro
Queretaro
United States
Wilson
Shankslin
The
Republic
German and Russian Forces Press Toward Warsaw Amid Baltic Advance
From the Gulf of Riga to southern Poland Austro-German armies push forward. German reports place efforts within fifty miles of Riga and near Nowa Georgievsk. Russian lines claim Nowa Georgievsk and Lubin under threat as Blonie and Grojec fall. British activity in Flanders rises with no major shift. South Wales coal strike appears settled after Lloyd George visit. Serbian forces are being re equipped for future offensive.
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London
Gulf of Riga
Poland
Galicia
Warsaw
England
Przemysl
Lemberg
Riga
Ostrolenka
Nowa Georgievsk
Blonie
Grojec
Gannan
Radom
Ivangorod
Lubin- Cholm
Lubin
Flanders
South Wales
David Lloyd Peorces
Cardiff
Police investigate letter writer claims Lusitania bombing
Federal officers and Chicago police opened a probe after a Daily News letter from a signer identified as J.S. 16 claimed involvement with a gang opposed to aiding England. The writer alleged planning to halt ammunition exports to England and threatened self-destruction aboard the Lusitania before shipping began. He described himself as an English miner with others and mentioned Holt's bomb as less deadly than his plan.
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Citicagq
Chicago ‘Police
New York
America
England
Lake Michigan
Holt
Campaign to Bring National Conventions to Chicago
A Chicago committee of seven Republicans seven Democrats and seven Chicago Association of Commerce members begins a drive to attract the next Republican and Democratic national conventions. The plan seeks a $100,000 guarantee fund to cover convention expenses, with Upham as chairman. Using a single safe building for both events could cut costs to about $160,000 for hosting both, saving about $40,000.
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Chicago
Chicago Association of Commerce
Fred W. Upham
Wilson Cabinet Drafts Note To Germany On Rights At Sea
President Wilson and his Cabinet agreed on the general principles of a note to Germany within days to protect American rights on the high seas after the Lusitania sinking. Secretary Lansing works on precise language as the draft is completed, with no ultimatum or threats but a firm tone and finality on German responsibility. The note aims to uphold U S dignity while seeking peace, and action will hinge on Germanys next reply and public sentiment. An Orduna case probe is underway. the note will not be delayed.
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Washington
Wilson
Germany
United States
Lusitania
Lan‘sing
Berlin
Lansing
State Department
Treasury Department
Orduna
Heavy Loss from Floods in Scioto Marsh Area
Reports to Governor Willis show serious flood conditions in Scioto marsh southwest of Kenton. Hundreds marooned in schoolhouses and two story buildings with limited food. Marsh flooded one to six feet with Scioto backwater. crop and property damage around $1,000,000. Assistant Adjutant General Bryant departed for Kenton to oversee relief efforts.
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Columbus
Willis
Scioto Marsh
Kenton
Scioto
EE S Bryant
Carranza Troops Trample U S Flag Near Naco Border
Bisber Arizona July 20. Carranza troops who captured the town yesterday while removing liquor from an American saloon in Naco Sonora found a flag of the stars and stripes later today and trampled it into ribbons near the international border.
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Bisber
Ariz
Carranza
Naco
Sonora
Ninth International Purity Congress Opens in San Francisco
The ninth International Purity Congress in San Francisco resumes talks on reform methods and social issues including morality, women's dress, and other factors in society's darker spots as it positions its program for battle against immorality.
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San Francisco
Ninth International Purity Congress
Becker seeks reprieve as new facts in Rosenthal case reach governor
Becker, sentenced to die for the Rosenthal murder, sends a 15,000 word self written history from Sing Sing to Gov. Whitman, asking for a respite amid newly disclosed facts. His counsel plans a new trial arguing newly discovered evidence and cites Sullivan's alleged police interference and possible bribe connections.
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New York
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Becker
Sing Sing Prison
Martin
T. Manton
Supreme ‘Court
Rosenthal
Bourke Cochran
Becker's
United States “ Supreme’ “Court
Hughes
Sullivan
Iotel
Rose
Noisy crowd greets Teddy Roosevelt in San Francisco
Theodore Roosevelt arrives in San Francisco from Portland to a loud reception on the ferry. The colonel speaks to a bustling crowd about ultra pacifists and questions how real men with guns would respond if invaders reached the country. He previews his address at the exposition and mutters about pacifist comforts.
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San Francisco
Theodore Roosevelt
Portland
Ore
Torpedoing Reported of Russian Steamer General Radetzky
Dispatches report the Russian steamer General Radetzky, 2,18 tons, torpedoed in the North Sea on Saturday. Her crew was landed today.
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London
General Radetzky
North Sea
Rioting at Standard Oil plant in Bayonne
Serious rioting broke out again at the Constable Hook Standard Oil plant in Bayonne New Jersey as several hundred striking workers clashed with 200 guards. Shots fired in the air triggered a volley from strikers. John Goldesky was severely injured and hospitalized. Two arrests reported. Guards stationed as 75 deputies arrived from Jersey City. Strikers eye further action with Tide Water and Bay Water plants.
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New York
Constable Hook
Standard Oil Company
Bayonne
N. J
John Goldesky
Goldesky
Kill von Kull
England
Statue of Liberty
Bergenport Chemical Company
Standard Oil Works
Water - Oil Company
Tide Water
Bay
Standard. Oil Company
Standard. Oil, Company
Kinkead
Jersey City
Gifford
DREADNAUGHT NOT IMMUNE TO TORPEDO TEST
Norfolk, Va. naval officers test a steel caisson and an explosive charge to simulate a modern torpedo impact on a battleship hull. The impact, observed in the Elizabeth River near the Norfolk yard, shows the dreadnaught’s inner hulls are not proof against torpedo danger. Lieut. Commander De Frees, Lieut. Schuyler, and Lieut. Smith led the trial.
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Norfolk
S . Elizabeth River
Norfolk Navy Yard
Kronprinz Wilhelm
Prinz Ebitel Friedrich
de Frees
Lieut
Schuyler
Smith
Bodies of Lusitania victims wash ashore two more found
London dispatch reports two more Lusitania victims washed ashore on the County Clare coast, one a stewardess and the other a man whose pocketbook bore the name West. Philadelphia cable confirms recovery of Harry J. Keser, ex-vice president of Philadelphia National Bank, identified by the body washed ashore near Fastnet Rock. Mrs Keser, also a victim, was among the first recovered and sent back to this country.
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London
Queenstown
Clare
Philadelpuya
Harry. J. Keser
Philadelphia National Bank
Lusitania
Fastnet Rock
Kerry
Settlement in view in Bridgeport strike call
Bridgeport July 20 labor leaders estimate about 175 machinists involved in the Remington Arms and subcontractors strike. Bridgeport Manufacturers’ Association reports 28 walked out. night shift at Remington did not report to work. Pickets active, setting the pace for possible further walkouts. talks in New York aimed at settlement. Kept executives dispersal noted, Keppler absent. plan to mobilize more machinists discussed.
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Bridgeport, Conn
Remington Arms and Ammunition ‘Company
Bridgeport ‘Manufacturers’ Association
Remington Company
Remington
Bridgeport
The
New York
Federal Judge Refuses Writ in Cream of Wheat Case
In New York on July 20 Judge Charles M. Hough refused to grant an injunction against Cream of Wheat. The Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company had charged the cereal with Sherman act and Clayton act violations for selling at below cost. The judge ruled the cereal not a necessity and that restricting its marketing would harm grocers and the public more than the plaintiff, noting grocery sellers collectively loom larger in public concern.
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New
York
Charles M. Hough
Cream of Wheat Company
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Tea’ Company
Hough
Drowned in Collision Off Barry England
One man drowned when the British steamer Polish Prince from New York collided with the Lowther Range yesterday. The Polish Prince sank. the Lowther Range landed the survivors at Barry today.
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Barry
England
New York
Agreement Aims to End South Wales Miners Strike
Cardiff July 20 agreement reached to grant a substantial wage increase and concessions to the miners. Delegates from government and miners would meet tomorrow with the federation to vote on settlement that could end a strike snarling South Wales coal output and navy fuel supply. David Lloyd George praised for enabling progress. if ratified 200,000 workers return to mines under six month wartime terms.
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Cardiff
South Wales Miners’ ‘Federation
South Wales
Grant
Mike Ing
Great Britain
Preliminary US probe on German plot to blow Canadian factory
Washington July 20 preliminary reports on an United States District Attorney Webster Detroit investigation into alleged German sympathizers linked to a dynamite attack on a government munitions factory across the Canadian border were received. Officials say no grounds for criminal action have been found yet due to lack of a suitable statute for a US conspiracy to commit the act abroad. Webster will continue the inquiry with focus on whether explosives were transported via the United States and whether any interstate or foreign transport statutes apply. The department declined to name those alleged connected.
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Washington
United States
Webster
Detroit
Department of Justice
United’ States
Canada
Department
Bath
F Bassy
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Official
Windy City
Pres
Ohio
Purity Congress Meeting
Teddy
Standard Oil
Waufnce Strikers
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