Boundary change proposal reshapes Arizona and imperial reach
State authorities and business groups back ceding a large southern strip of territory south of Arizona to Mexico to satisfy indemnity claims. The plan would give the U S a western bound in the Pacific, gain a seaport, upper California and restore control of the Colorado River mouth and Imperial Valley irrigation. Also noted are French army sheep dogs used for patrols. one named Fanfare was wounded but recovered after hospital treatment in Paris and returned to the front.
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Arizona
Pacific
California
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Imperial Valley
Paris
U S Railway Construction Dips Below a Thousand Miles
The article notes that last year marked the first time in over 50 years that new railway construction in the United States fell under 1,000 miles. It records 1,582 miles in 1914, 3,071 in 1913, and attributes the slowdown to wage and tax increases and state and federal restrictions.
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United States
Be Sure to Test Seed Corn Warns Farmers
The Times urges farmers to test seed corn to avert a short harvest and los s of thousands. The warning notes the danger, causes, and a free tested seed corn remedy, urging readers to read the illustrated article. Sheriff Bert Fisher and deputy trace suspects after a meat market robbery. two men fled with $200.
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Bert’ Fisher
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Davis
Bert Fisher
Tey
Gazette
Huerta's Death Sparks U S Calls for New Mexican Policy
The Ellsworth News notes Huerta's death leaves the Wilson administration scrambling for a scapegoat to shield itself from responsibility in Mexico. Wilson had refused to recognize Huerta, a move that fueled three years of bloodshed and disorder. The Algona and Mans on editors are quarreling, with Mans onites in court battles and speculations of political runs.
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Washington
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Remarkable Camden Birth With Three Arms
A Camden newborn girl weighed 18 pounds and had three arms and two beads before dying within hours. She was born to Mrs. Dranzy Zam eski of the city. The oddities were noted by local observers and reported in the paper.
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N. J
Dranzy Zameski
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