Army Bill Increases Pay and Voting Rights For Militia
Senate approves amendments to the army appropriation bill increasing pay for regular army and national guard in Mexican service. It authorizes soldiers to vote in the field at the coming presidential election and raises enlistment age to 21 with parental consent. A $250,000 allocation funds wooden floors and screens for troop tents along the border, while House approves $5,000,000 for small arms.
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Washington, D. C
Regular Army
National Guard
Senate
Miles
Reed
Missouri
Mexican Service Authority
Military
Warcraft on Duty Protecting Deutschland At Cape Henry
The battleship North Carolina and three destroyers were sent to Cape Henry to enforce neutrality after a report claimed a supposed British cruiser entered Chesapeake Bay. The move aims to prevent attacks on the German merchantman submarine Deutschland during its return to Germany. Officials kept details secret while indicating orders concerned safeguarding neutrality within the three mile limit. In a separate note, Dr. Simon Flexner of the Rockefeller Institute cited personal contact among children as a primary transmission factor for infantile paralysis.
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Germany
New York
Simon Flexner
Rockefeller Institute
Villa in Barangs Near Paso de Pendes Durango
Dispatches from Gen Ramos, sent to Mapam and telegraphed to Gen Trevino, place Villa in Barangs Chihuahua near Paso de Pendes Durango with about thirty men in Canyon de las Huertas. Washington reports will muster out national guard college students for fall term. India’s wheat crop forecast 8 560 000 long tons, 36 percent lower than last year. First regiment North Dakota National Guard arrives Merceder Texas camp near the border.
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Barangs
Chihuahua City
Washington, D. C
National Guard
Indias
India
North Dakota
Merceder
Tex
North Dakota Nations
Ban
Sinn Fein prisoners faces tribunal appeals
London reports say a tribunal is hearing appeals of Sinn Fein prisoners in London. A majority of about 2000 inmates may be released after private proceedings, per the committee overseeing the hearings.
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Sinn
Fierce Front Fighting as Allied Forces Press Somme
London reports heavy single day fighting on the Somme with British and French attacks keeping up amid stubborn German counterattacks. Observers note gains near Estrees Vermandovillers and Verdun, while Berlin disputes losses. Turkish troops move toward Europe via the Balkans and Galicia.
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London
Somme
Beda
Sonmme
Pazieres
Chaulnes
Pozteres
Verdun
Makingston
Paris
Estrees
Vermandovillers
Berli
Germuin
Verdim
Monors
Germins
Alsace
Turkey
Europe
Balkans
Galicia
Russians Capture Erzingan Stronghold in Armenia
A Petrograd dispatch reports Erzingan, the major Turkish fortress in central Armenia, seized by Russian Caucasian forces under Grand Duke Nicholas after months of campaigning. Earlier reports said Turkish forces were defeated near the city and Russians stood about ten miles away.
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Grand Duke
Nicholas
Central
Armenia
London
Petrograd
Erzingan
Cme
Senate Passes Navy Bill With Ten Battleships Ordered
Washington July 23 The Senate approved the naval bill 71 to 3 authorizing ten battleships and six battle cruisers as part of a three year shipbuilding program The vote followed a heated debate with strong advocacy by supporters and opposition from a small number of Republicans and two Democrats Senator Clapp Curtis Cumming Follette Norris Works Thomas and Vardaman opposed the measure
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Washington
Senate
Clapp
Curtis, Cumming
A Follette
Norris and Works
Thomas and
Vardarnan
United States to Buy Danish West Indies Deal Near Completion
Washington reports negotiations for the United States to purchase the Danish West Indies from Denmark for 8 10e, with details withheld. Danish Parliament expected to ratify the treaty soon as Denmark signals near certainty of approval. London notes appointing Charles Holles director of the National Gallery succeeding Sir Charles Holroyd, the Mindscape painter.
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Washington
White House
Danish West Indies
Ah United Suites
Denmark
Parliamant
National Gallery
London
Charles Holles
National Galelery
Sir Charles Holroyd
Wild Wait on Congress Action Delays Presidential Entry
Washington dispatch notes White House reiterates the president will enter the national campaign after Congress adjourns, but no later than September. The report emphasizes uncertainty as lawmakers pause on key measures and timing remains unresolved.
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Congresa
Washington
President and Wife Struck by Rain During Golf Outing
President and wife were drenched in a heavy rain while golfing near Washington. They sought shelter under trees, donned waterproofs, and continued briefly before heading indoors.
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Washington
Wilson
Note Raises Storm Over Home Rule Crisis in Washington and London
Washington warns Britain its memorandum on censorship evades the core issue of interference with mails and demands a direct answer to the May 24 note. In London Ireland's home rule talks crumble as cabinet deadlock blocks the Lansdowne compromise, with Redmond and Lloyd-George clashing over the government’s course and Asquith proposing no bill without broad agreement.
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Washington
State Department
United States
London
Great Britain
Suite Department
White House
Ireland
Commons
John Redmond
Edward Carson
David Lloyd-George
Lansdowne
Asquith
Redmond
Howe
Nsuble
Negro Soldiers in Riot at Fort Sam Houston
About 50 to 60 soldiers from the all black Highthe Mlinois Infantry were fired on by the provost guard at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio. Ten shots were fired by the guard and four wounded. The three reported injuries were to legs. none seriously hurt. The soldiers, on passes, had been drinking.
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San Antonio
Dex
Highthe Mlinois Infantry
Bort Sam Houston
Battleship Texas Tops Gunnery Marks in year standings
The battleship Texas won first place in gunnery and torpedo firing for the year with a score of 938700. The Virginia trailed as the nearest competitor with 7RBA0, while Washington earned notable second place in the naval competition.
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Texas
Washington
Fairy Department
Virginia
Senator Jones Seeks Report on Employment Discrimination
Washington July 27 Senator Jones of Washington introduces a resolution in the senate asking the secretary of war to report whether there has been any discrimination in employment within his department. The move highlights concerns over fair hiring practices in wartime administration.
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Washington
Jones
Senate
Ear
Soldiers Build Roads Near El Paso Amid Detentions
In El Paso on July 27 twelve hundred militiamen, prisoners in no war, were put to work constructing military roads around Fort Bliss. The men have been arrested for minor offenses in the vicinity.
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el Paso
Lex
Fl Pass
U-Boat scheme nets multimillion profit in dye trade
The Deutschland plot yielded about $3.6 million for its originator Here Lobe Juano, who conceived shipping a cargo of dyestuffs to the United States. He used concentrated dye essences at cost in Germany and arranged direct sales to American manufacturers to bypass brokerage charges and nullify some costs.
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Washington
United States
Lobe Juano
Mureh
Germany
Nol
Court Martial Ordered for El Paso Militia Fire
Soldiers work on roads near El Paso as a court martial is ordered for militiamen involved in a Monday night shooting. Reports say several soldiers have been arrested in recent weeks for various conduct during conflicts in the area.
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Sa Aananio
Tex Uy
Ceneral Funston Wie
Urluthy
Turk Forces Sought for Aid in Calheian Trouble
London reports a Kerlin dispute over arriving forces at Amsterdam with Turkish troops to be sent to assist in the Anatolian government and Hobing region on the Calheian frontier amid rising tensions and international maneuvers.
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London
Kerlin
Amsterdam
Othe Anato-Gorinentis HeHiNge
Ube Mweine
Relief fund pledges aid Waterloo guardsmen families
A Waterloo relief committee has secured 800 dollars in monthly pledges to aid families of national guardsmen now in regular army service and hopes to reach 1,000 dollars per month. Twenty three families in Company B of the first regiment are already helped, with investigations ongoing to add about eight more families. Secretary Niel D. Jackson reports 172 local businesses and individuals have contributed or pledged.
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Waterloo
Batd G
First Regiment
Nora
Niel D. Jackson
Rewarded For Preventing Wreck In Shenandoah Trip To Niagara
Jerry Cozad, a prominent farmer in Shenandoah, was rewarded by the Wabash Railroad for spotting a bursting bridge and notifying officials to halt the morning passenger train. The crew would have collided with the bridge had he not phoned the station, prompting a held train. The railroad head office sent a complimentary letter offering a trip at their expense to any part of the system.
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Shenandoah
Niagara Walls
Wabast Railroad
Jerry Cozad
Hames
Coan
The
Wabash
Cornerstone Laid for New First Congregational Church
Fort Dodge marks the cornerstone laying for a new First Congregational church and parsonage, to cost 60 000 dollars. The building is a unique church dwelling combo placed in a strictly residential area, distinct from the city’s downtown church cluster. The church was founded sixty years ago.
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Fort Dodge
First Congregational Church
Wrong Man Mansfield in Villisca case questioned
Evidence suggests the Mansfield held on charges of complicity in the Villisca murders is not the same man who sought money from Villisca's office last June. County Treasurer Tilson testified a Mansfield with unusual knowledge of the case appeared before the grand jury, distinct from the prisoner.
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Mansfield
Red Oak
William Mansfield
William
Mansfeld
Tilson
Nodaway County
Missouri
Rock Rapids Council Awards Central Steam Heating Plant
Rock Rapids city council awarded the contract for a central station steam heating plant. Plans call for about 2000 feet of mains and laterals with an estimated cost around 27.4 thousand dollars. Exhaust steam from the electric light station will be used where possible and live steam from boilers will also be taken as needed.
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Rock Rapids
Pos Bie
Énurt
Vote For Water System West Point Special Election Result
In a special election at West Point the water system proposition carried by a majority of thirty votes while the bond issue for the city improvement and the sewer system proposal failed. The city will issue town warrants for the water project, though interest rates will be much higher than the bond plan.
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West Point
Althoush
Makes Record Late Klarfeld Duncan Bros land sale
Clearfield Duncan Bros returned from northeastern Nebraska and Gregory South Wakora with a record land sale totaling 720890 85 dollars from 65 to 11 dollars per acre across acres. A drainage ditch project in Palo Alto County aims to control overflow from the Des Moines River, starting October 1 and lasting two years and three months.
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Clearfield
Duncan Bros Furry
Nebraska
Gregory
South Wakora
America
Kuamersburg
Plan Fair Exhibit at Fort Madison Aims to Showcase Industries
As chairman of the committee, Warden Sandarg coordinates the state institution fair plans. He collaborates with an expert from the institutions to prepay exhibit preparations that will surpass prior efforts. Exhibits will be built inside tents on the grounds to demonstrate various industries and reject credit from the Dalegy.
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Fort
Madison
Sandarg
Bootha
Dalegy
Many Killed on Highways In Five-Week Iowa Toll
Malvern reports thirty-one traffic deaths from May X to June 25 as high speed cars and bicycles clash on roads. Victims include John Macelebank a five year old and Vounell Blais a young boy. G A Sage of Panllin dies in a moving car. Reckless speeding cited. highway officials urge tougher speed controls.
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Des Malvern
John Macelebank
Vounell Blais
G. A. Sage
Panllin
Wghway Commission
Towa
Rhodes Examination for Iowa Rhodes Scholar Finalists Named
The Rhodes scholarship examination will be held October 4 at the State University of Iowa. Eligible candidates include those from accredited colleges in Iowa, with rules requiring U.S. citizenship, age limits, and completion of at least sophomore year. Norman D. Scott of Drake University is among the finalists selected from Iowa.
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Rhodes
Ithodes
Oxford University
Prnte
Iowa
Callogex
Tate
Mery
United States
University of College
State of Iowa
D. Scott
Drake University
Interurban in Trouble in Iowa City
Iowa City based Interurban company faces possible dissolution within days after a stockholders meeting in Muscatine granted broad authority to directors to dispose of assets. The line, taken over from a Rock Island property four months ago, has been unprofitable. directors have not acted but intend to wind down operations.
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Interurban
Iowa City
Dhe Muscating
Jowa City
Intacurtia Company
Msentine
Directues
Bloodhounds Trail Murderer Near Marshalltown
Police pursue Robert J. Williams accused of complicity in the murder of Mia Ma Clda Stewart, an elderly resident, as bloodhounds and searches sweep nearby farmland with limited success. no trace of the suspect found yet.
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Marshalltown
Robert J. Willams
Mia
Keokuk After Bootle ygersa and arrest details
Keokuk authorities report investigations linked to a currency case and a Superior Court action. The text names Twenty-one HSRC detectives including Wind McMaaun Peary Stokke and Robert Luenhorgee as involved in the case. The fragment notes weather and additional local details but lacks clear outcomes.
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Keokuk
Bootle Ygersa
Hanor
Faevn
Kohieauna
HSRC
Timor
McMaaun
Peary Stokke
Robert Luenhorgee
Duhoque Bay
Haldlawa Girl Spy Case Reported Abroad
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a girl named Mika Frage Des McDougal referenced in connection with espionage activities. Names such as Chariton Parl and Mayor Glen Tet appear, with mentions of tracing, Avalnit, and a plan involving Mediterranean wire lines. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
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Haldlawa
Speny Mission at Manitta and Mysterious Message
Fragmentary OCR reads as a local mission event with unclear names and places. The text mentions Speny Mission at Manitta and Maniity Wtre, with garbled references to equipment, dates, and a person named Mattie. The overall sense is a disrupted report on a community activity without clear outcomes.
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Manitta
Maniity
Gilpee
Frayed OCR Echoes Across Uneven Farm Notice
Fragmented readable phrases refer to farming topics, cholera outbreaks, herd management, meat quality, and regional places like Tennessee. Mixed garbled terms obscure key names, dates, and specifics, but the item hints at agricultural events and local figures in a WEIRD era notice.
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Montreal
Cotton Belt
St. Louis
F. H. Britton
Hamlin
Zion
Col
Charles S. Hamlin
Massachusetts
Federal Reserve Board
NAVY
U. S
Stars and Stripes
the Immortal
Octopus
Conners
Russia
Vimors American
Britain
Provost Squad
Deutschland
el Pauso
Aed
Tyre
Pela
Ieee
Maria
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