All federal soldiers ordered to arms at Fort Brown
Brownsville Texas. Sept. 4. Reports say hundreds of Mexicans massed along the Rio Grande and a day long battle with United States cavalry and Texas Rangers near Old Hidalgo ended at 4 oclock this afternoon. Ten American wounded, ten to thirty Mexican dead, three crossings held, wires cut between Brownsville and San Benito. Authorities fear a possible organized invasion from the Mexican side.
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Brownsville
Tex
San Benito
Fort Brown
Cavazos
Old
Hidalgo
United. States
Rio Grande
Matamoros
United States
U.S
Texas
Old Hidalgo
John Sal- Mini
Third Cavalry
Mission
Frank R.o McCoy
Mexico
Old Hidalgo i
Drew
Army Ard
Alibi Providence Case Sees New Turn In Mohr Murder
Elizabeth Tiffany Blair Mohr stands accused in the death of Dr. C Franklin Mohr. Three alleged accomplices, George Healis Victor Brown and Henry Spellman, retract confessions saying they are innocent and that statements were coerced. All deny guilt and claim alibis. A September 16 hearing is scheduled for Mohr and the three men.
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Providence
Elizabeth. Tiffany
Blair
Mohr
C. “Franklin Mohr
Thomas F. Robbins
Barrington
Healis
Awhich
Moe
Full Honors Planned for Submarine F-4 Crew
Honolulu reports military honors will be accorded to crew members of the submarine F-4, which sank in Honolulu harbor March 25. Funeral date not announced, no new bodies recovered, and no further identifications made.
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Honolulu
Guatemalan Reports Possible Invasion Readiness
Guatemala City reports received of a possible invasion by Guatemalan revolutionists backed by the Mexican Carranza party. The government has adopted precautionary measures and prepares for any emergency. All quiet along the Mexican frontier and no unrest on this side of the line.
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Guatemala City
Guatemala
Carranza
Mexico
Border raids threaten US Mexico relations and border security
Washington reports indicate Mexican raids and near guerilla activity along the border with Texas Rangers and US troops under Major General Funston. Officials weigh harsher measures as attacks, some in uniforms, raise tensions while Gen Taylors stern 1846 quelling precedent is recalled. Catranza’s Pan American Peace appeal remains unanswered.
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Washington
Texas Rangers
Mexico
Funston
United
States
Taylor
Texas
Ger
Catranza
Defense plan for the canal defense announced by Goethals
Major General George We Goethals, governor of the Panama Canal Zone, told the Commonwealth Club that current plans will make the canal defensible against any armed foe. He warned war plans exist in military circles and urged a one man canal government with larger terminal facilities and to present zone needs to Congress.
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San Francisco
Commonwealth Club
George
Goethals
Panama: Canal Zone
Panama Canal
Canal
Congress
Bryan Talks on Peace Monday in Chicago
Chicago dispatch reports William Jennings Bryan and Dr. Washington Gladden will speak at the Friends of Peace convention opening tomorrow. J J Tobias of the Chicago Law School announced a resolution opposing shipment of war munitions abroad and urgingBuy up munitions factories to prevent shipments. Walker said hundreds of delegates are in Chicago with more expected. He stressed the group is not pro German.
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Chicago
William Jennings, Bryan
Washington Gladden
Friends of Peace
Bryan
J.J. Tobias
Cicago Law School
Régolutions Committee
The
Congress
Tobias
John Brisben ‘Walker
Society
Friends of Peace Society
Battle Over Dvina River Echoes Russian Stand
In a broad front from the Gulf of Riga to the Pripet marches the Russians fight stubbornly as Austro German forces push toward Dvina crossings. German gains threaten Riga while Russians retreat to reshaped lines. Vilna and Pripet actions continue with heavy losses on both sides.
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London
Gulf of
Riga
Dvina
Len
Friedrichstadt
Pripet
Vilna
Pripet Marshes
Styr
Sereth
Dniester
Galicia
Dubno
Rovno
von Boehm-Ermolli
Joffre
Alps
Rumania
Balkan
Pennsylvania August injury surge tops yearly record
Harrisburg reports from the Department of Labor and Industry show 141 workers killed and 5 688 injured in Pennsylvania industries in August, the highest monthly total this year. The surge is attributed largely to metal trades active on war orders.
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Harrisburg
Department’ of Labor and Industry
Pennsylvania
Russia Will Press War To Final Victory
London reports Petrograd dispatch on a special conference outlining national defense measures and supply transport. The emperor declared Russia would continue the war until complete victory, urging rapid arming of the army and full national effort to equip troops called to the colors.
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London
Russia
Fatherland
New York Constitutional Convention Votes On Wage Measure
New York's constitutional convention adjourns until Thursday amid heated debate over a living wage for women and children. Majorities signal a push for reform including an executive budget, ballot shortening, and broader city powers while wage and general amnesty measures face critical votes or possible defeat.
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Albany
Nsc
New York
Elihu’. Root
Wickersham
Witness Dodges in Colorado military inquiry
Denver reports another witness in the state court of inquiry into an alleged plot to disrupt the Colorado militia and press for indictments against militiamen and coal operators has disappeared. Bailiffs were unable to locate R. W. Coates, a detective imported by the United Mine Workers to work with C. D. Elliott, who was traced to West Virginia. Further efforts will pursue service of a subpoena on Coates.
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Denver
Colorado Military Court of Inquiry
Colorado
R. W. Coates
United Mine Workers
C. D. Elliott
West Virginia
Coates
Demand A Celebration In Phoeninx Arizona Riot Threats
A Mexican delegation notified civil authorities that without a Sept 16 independence celebration approval trouble could arise. Since a riot five years ago on Sept 16, such festivities have been forbidden.
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Ariz
Fire destroys major Chesapeake & Ohio grain elevator in Newport News
The large Chesapeake and Ohio grain elevator A at Newport News burned night, causing an estimated 2 million dollar loss. The eleven story wood structure held about 1.5 million bushels and was heavily insured. Watchman William Butter perished on the top floor as flames spread from center to ends and impeded firefighting efforts.
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Newport News
Chesapeake & Ohio
United States
Britain
Chesapeake & Ohio Terminal
United ‘States
Shipping Company
Holland-America
Old Dominion
William Butter
German War Loan Subscriptions Reach High Totals
Berlin reports indicate the third war loan for Germany is attracting strong attention in financial circles. The Krupp family has subscribed 40 million marks, Berlin municipality 45 million, with many companies contributing several millions each. Banks expect fewer large subscriptions than in March as some firms have ample raw materials, while small subscribers are expected to rise.
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Berlin
London
Arene
Krupp
Major Hay Leaves for Brownsville After Border Disturbance
San Antonio dispatch reports Major William Hay chief of staff of the department of the south departed Fort Sam Houston for Brownsville following a report of unrest on the border. The movement indicates heightened concern over disturbances at the frontier.
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San Antonio
Tex
William Hay
Department of the South
United States
Brownsville
Fort Sam Houston
Martial Law Declared in Port au Prince Capital and Ports
Martial law was declared in Port au Prince and other Haitian ports as foreign influence and financial control concerns inflame tensions. Rear Admiral Caperton stated the action aimed to stabilize a government under American supervision amid claims of foreign interference and creditor pressure. Haiti’s Minister Solon Menos sought explanation from Secretary Lansing over seizure of ten customs houses and related unrest.
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Washington
Haiti
United States
Martial la
State Department
Benefi
France
Capérton
Cation
Minis Foreign Affairs
Solon’ Menos
Lansing
Se Lansing
Gompers Visits Chicago on Education Reform Plan
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor arrives in Chicago to confer with John Fitzpatrick and John Nockels about saving the Chicago Teachers Federation from abolition by the board of education. He states plans to present the issue to Chicago residents and warns trustees against depriving constitutional rights.
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Chicago
Samuel Gempers
America = tion of Labor
Dh Cn
John Fitzpatrick
Nockels
Federation of Labor
Board ‘of Education
Gompers
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Chesapeake and Ohio
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