Diplomatic unease over Mexican safety steps amid fighting
Washington reports escalating tension as communications to Mexico City are cut for days. General Gonzalez clashes with Villa’s northward column near Pachuca while Zapata’s forces threaten order and food supplies. Carranza and Villa battles hinge on Torreon and northern coal regions. US officials await Carranza’s reply on border-neutrality violations at Naco.
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Washington
Mexico City
Zapata
Pachuca
Pablo Gonzalez
Carranza
Villa
Gonzalez
Vera Cruz
Sed
Mexico
Wilson
Torreon
State Department
al Vera’ Cruz
Scott
Naco
Sonora
Nogales
Maytorena
Calles
Palmer slated for State Department counsellor post
Washington dated July 23 reports ex Congressman A Mitchell Palmer of Pennsylvania was said to be slated for appointment as State Department counsellor. The information was unofficial with no formal announcement expected before Monday.
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Washington, D.C
A. “Mitchell Palmer
Pennsylvania
State
Department
War Briefing on Eastern and Western Fronts From AP Dispatches
A twenty four hour review summarizes heavy fighting across Europe. Austro German and Russian forces clash from the Baltic to Poland, with battles near Riga and Warsaw. Italian and Austro Austrian actions on the Isonzo front clash as Vienna disputes Italian claims of success. Western front sees artillery duels and minor infantry assaults in Le Pretre forest and Vosges.
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Baltic
Poland
Sokal
Galicia
Riga
Warsaw
Petrograd
Courland
Berlin
Narew
Bozan
Miluny
Izygi
Novogeorgevisk
Isonzo
Vienna
le Pretre
Vosges
Ericsson Almost Sunk in New York Shipyard Flooding
The United States torpedo boat destroyer Ericsson was flooded through a sea cock at the New York Ship Building yard. Two compartments flooded and pumps raised water as workmen responded. Officials kept silent on cause amid reports the water came from a hose. The vessel had just completed an official cruise and was said damaged by the incident.
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Philadelphia
United States Torpedo
Ericsson
New York Shipbuilding Company
Oklahoma
McReynolds Celebrates 53rd Birthday Today
Supreme Justice McReynolds marks his fifty third birthday as public figures share anniversaries. Notables include Dr. Albert Shaw former Governor Simeon S. Pennewell of Delaware and Representative Alfred G. Allen of Ohio among those born today.
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McReynolds
Washington
Albert Shaw
Simeon S. Pennewell
Delaware
Alfred G. Allen
Ohio
Officers Elected at Kappa Sigma Conclave in San Francisco
The biennial Kappa Sigma conclave in San Francisco concluded with officer elections and a banquet. Allen Stephens of Danville Illinois was elected worthy grand procurator.
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San Francisco
Kappa Sigma Fraternity
Allen Stephens
Danville
Love Letters Enter Property Suit Over Forged Agreement
In Chicago on July 23, Mrs Glen Dora Searles Nutter Bermingham the second wife of the late Thomas C Bermingham paper merchant was examined in a case brought by Mrs Helen A Lee to obtain possession of the Bermingham estate The suit centers on an alleged agreement between Bermingham his first wife and Mrs Lee that she would receive all property at their deaths and that Mrs Bermingham waived dower The hearing included the reading of 34 letters written by Bermingham to Mrs Nutter in 1912 1913 containing declarations of love and devotion The court heard copies of letters from Mrs Nutter acknowledging the affection and the burden of absence The evidence concluded with the session and the case was to be submitted to a jury this morning
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Chicago
Glendora Searles Nutter Bermingham
Thomas C. Bermingham
Glen
Tom
Helen
Defrauders Are Declared Guilty in Court Martial
Paris reports a court martial convicting four defendants M Prouvost eccentric millionaire M Donnadier and his wife Emile Hureau for circulating seditious matter. Mme Donnadier received three years imprisonment and other sentences were imposed.
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Paris
M. Prouvost
M. Donnadier
Emile Hureau
Mme. Donnadier
Germans Plan Squeeze of Russian Army to Capture Warsaw
A map outlines how General von Hindenberg in the north and General Mackensen in the south would drive the Russian forces out of Warsaw and seize much of Poland. It shows a line from Libau to Suwalki, Lodz, and Bukowina with East Prussia and Austria fronts. Russian troops have been pushed from East Prussia and parts of Poland, but Austrian soil remains under Russian threat.
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von Hindenberg
Mackensen
Warsaw
Russia
Poland
Libauon
Baltic
Suwalki
Lodzor
Lodz
Bukowina
East Prussia
Germany
Austria
Four Defendants Sentenced Over Antiwar Pamphlets
The four defendants faced fines and imprisonment for sending thousands of anti-militarist pamphlets through the mails. M. Hureau, a poet sociologist, was sentenced to a sim. lar. term and a 1000 franc fine. M. Prouvoit, 60, must spend one year in prison and pay 1000 francs. M. Donnadier will serve seven months. The pamphlets accused the government of deceiving the people and urged desertions or peace at any price. Rockhill villa at St. Raphael is linked to Prouvoit.
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M. Hureau
M. Prouvoit
M.donnadier
Rockhill
Hureau
Calls for Defense Reports on European Warfare Conditions
The article notes a call for knowledge of actual warfare conditions in Europe and a request for light from those who can understand altered land and sea conditions. It emphasizes that the navy should stand on equal footing with the most efficient and serviceable forces.
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Europe
Wonderful Resinol Stops Itching Eczema Relief
Sufferers of eczema and skin eruptions find instant relief from itching and burning with Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap. The quick, permanent improvement drives away the eruption in a short time. Sold by all druggists. Free trial at Dept 30 R Resinol Baltimore Md. Sunburn relief noted.
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Baltimore
President outlines definite plan for national defense program
The president drafts a concrete military development and training plan to equip the army and train citizens. Working with the secretary of war and aides, he aims to present a defense package in his next message to Congress. The plan reflects American traditions and national policy and seeks broad patriotic support.
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Congress
Secretary of War
Editorial Goment on Reply From New York German Herald
The piece notes that while the New York German Herald and other papers discuss United States neutrals and German submarine actions, the tone remains hopeful for amicable settlement. It commends President Wilson’s note as courteous yet candid and reflects on American sentiment toward the Lusitania issue and the government’s firm stance in the latest German reply.
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New York
German Herald
Yiclde
Germany
The
Chicago Herald
Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Chicago ‘Tribune
Italian Flag Row Deepens Turkey Spat After Steamer Seizure
Rome reports show Italy and Turkey on the brink of a diplomatic break over the seizure of the Italian steamer Mondello and the flag misuse. Baron Sonnino given broad powers to secure satisfaction, amid protests from Rome and continued Turkish inaction at Constantinople.
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Rome
Italy
Turkey
Baron Sonnino
Constantinople
Constatinople
Sea of Mormon
Dardanelles
Anarchy Reigns in Mexico City Amid Riots
Desperate conditions in Mexico City as rioting loots stores and food water and lights scarce. Carranza’s army falters and foreigners appeal to the United States for relief as starvation grows and money loses value on the eve of evacuation and Zapata forces' return.
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Mexico City
City of Mexico
New Orleans
Carranza
United States
Mexico
Zapata
Public Utilities Approves Bonds for Railways
Springfield July 23 the public utilities commission approved a 2,242,000 bond issue for Chicago City Railways company and a 500,000 bond issue for the Calumet and South Chicago railway company.
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Springfield
Public Utilities Commission
Chicago City Railways Company
Calumet and South Chicago Railway Company
Negro to Die on Scaffold August 6 in Camp Murder Case
Birmingham daily reports Millard Carpenter a Black man facing execution on August 6 for the murder of J.T. Camp a Birmingham transfer man with governor intervention considered unlikely.
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Birmingham
Ala
Citrolax laxative ad claims quick relief and cleansing
An advertisement for Citrolax promotes quick relief from constipation sour stomach and sluggish bowels. It touts painless thorough flushing without pain or nausea and includes a testimonial from R Heicht of Salt Lake City Utah and notes Miller Arthur Drug Co. as distributor.
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R.H. ‘Weihecht
Salt Lake City
Utah
Miller & Arthur. Drug Co
Moler Barber College offers training for future barbers
Advertisement notes demand for barbers and promotes Moler Barber College in St. Louis Missouri with promises of short terms and good wages. Includes other notices: furnished rooms for rent near 506 North Seventh Street, a sale of bicycle pigeons and Buff Orpington chickens at 1826 Quinn Street, and sales opportunity for stock powder representatives in Kirksville Missouri and surrounding states.
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Moler
Barber ‘College
St. Louis
Orpington
Qank St
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