Heat and Drought Cause Suffering in Three States
Associated Press dispatch from Kansas City reports widespread suffering in Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma due to intense heat and drought. Water shortages by freight and shallow wells spread disease as crops burn and farmers struggle to stockpile winter feed for livestock. Temperatures soared to about 110 degrees.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Heatwave Bakes Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma Railroads Aid Towns
Five days of intense heat sweep Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma with railroads delivering water to several towns to avert drought related distress as services adjust to the scorcher.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Treasury chief to raise crop aid to 150 million if needed
Secretary McAdoo said he would increase the proposed deposit from 50 million to 150 million to aid moving the country's crops if necessary, though financiers he consulted believed 50 million would suffice to avert money market stringency.
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Washington
the Treasury
McAdoo
Injunction Delays Hillsboro Pool Hall Election
A local option pool hall vote in Hillsboro County was blocked by an injunction issued in Cleburne by Judge C. L. Lockett. The case awaits final disposition in Cleburne today after the 10 to 1 countywide vote against the measure.
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Hillsboro
Cleburne
C. L. Lockett
Foreign Relations Committee Talks With Wilson Tonight
The Foreign Relations Committee meets President Wilson this evening to discuss proposals submitted to Huerta. The purpose of the conference is not disclosed but may precede Senate disclosure of details.
First Impeachment Talk on Sulzer Findings in New York
Legislative committee drafts report citing testimony that Governor Sulzer speculated on the stock market and used campaign funds for stock purchases. It states impeachment is the only recourse and notes his large debt tied to stock speculation. Jo septhal helped avert a sale by paying a $26,739 margin balance. Sulzer declined to comment.
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Sulzer
Associated Press Dispatch
New York
Auust
Stock Exchange
New York State
Josepthal
Albany
Proposition 10 Abandon Rusk Prison Tabled
In Austin the House tabled Tillotson's amendment to abandon Rusk penitentiary by January 1, 1915 citing nonpayment. A separate amendment requires public charges and a chance for the convict to deny and offer witnesses before whipping. The bill passed engrossment 90 to 21.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Austin
Tillotson
Rusk
Senate Amends Penitentiary Bill on Purchases and Construction
The senate voted to allow the general manager to buy supplies and erect buildings up to 75 500 dollars without further legislative approval, unless the legislature grants permission.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Austin
Senate
Senate invites Governor to address body in Austin
The Senate invited Gov. Colquitt to speak at his convenience. Representative Roger Byrne announced a proposal to operate the state prison system with W. T. Eldridge of Houston taking over for five years, guaranteeing the state a $1,000,000 annual profit, backed by a bond to ensure contract fulfillment.
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Austin
Colquitt
W. T. Eldridge
Houston
Roger Byrne
Byrne
Mission of Diaz Explained at White House Conference
President Wilson invited the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to a White House conference on the Mexican situation and the committee accepted. The purpose was not disclosed but the President is expected to reveal the terms of proposals sent to Huerta via Envoy Lind. Some Republican Senators criticize the lack of full committee confidence.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Wilson
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
White House
Huerta
Lind
McKinley
Charge Rebels Have Junta in Mexico Aimed at War
Senator Smith of Michigan accuses Mexican constitutionalists in Washington of running a propaganda campaign to push U S action. He says lawyer 8 C Hopkins representing the constitutionalists has influence with the state department and helped remove Ambassador Wilson. Senator Williams of Mississippi says a war drive is organized here with a newspaper syndicate and money behind it, not all Mexican.
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Washington
Smith
Michigan
8. C. Hopkins
State Department
Ambassador Wilson
Williams
Mississippi
Mexico
Paris Sees End of Wilson Bryan Peace Policy
Paris dispatches say the rupture between the United States and Mexico is imminent and the peace policies of President Wilson and Secretary Bryan may disappear under new realities.
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Paris
Associated Press Dispatch
News
Washington
United States
Mexico
Wilson
Bryan
Diaz aide claims mission to secure Pacific foothold
A Portland report says Gen Felix Diaz's staffer asserts the real aim of Diaz heading to Japan is to sign a secret treaty granting Japan a long-sought foothold on the American west coast.
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Felix Diaz
Portland
Ore
Japan
American
Militants whip physician in Holloway Jail protest
London August 9 militants suffragettes armed with horse whips assaulted Dr Allen Campbell Pearson medical officer of Holloway Jail. The attack targeted him in protest of Miss May Richardson serving a sentence for breaking windows.
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Associated Press Dispatch
London
Allen Campbell Pearson
Holloway
Miss May Richardson
Aeronauts Barred From Panama Canal Air Route
President Wilson signed an order prohibiting any aeronaut from flying over the Panama Canal without Washington authority. Violators face a fine of 8000 and up to one year in prison.
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Panama Canal
Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Wilson
Tariff Action Delayed as Senate Deadlines Drift
Washington report says hopes for quick tariff action faded as Democratic leaders expect final Senate action not before September 15. No date earlier than mid September is likely.
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Washington
Senate
Marshall Roundhouse Blaze Destroys Locomotive
Associated Press dispatch from Marshall reports a Texas and Pacific roundhouse fire today destroying one locomotive and much machinery. The blaze caused extensive damage to the facility and disrupted rail operations in the area.
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Marshall
Associated Press
Texas & Pacific Roundhouse
Mingo wreck kills three with danger of fourth death
Friday’s freight wreck at Mingo ends with Engineer Demar dead and Fred Hollers critically injured. Earl Roark, 19, died from the crash. Cassidy of Gainesville and Hank Demar’s wife and children are noted among the affected. Wreckage cleared. track and trestle repairs begin.
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Mingo
Hollers
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Denis
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L. M. Tucker
Hickory Street
Denison
Dallas
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Buriel
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Anto
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