Mexican ex-presidential candidate Gonzales placed on trial after hiding
Mexico City reports that General Pablo Gonzales, once a presidential candidate and alleged Nuevo Leon revolt figure, has been captured and will face trial. A civilian court is formed with Generals Coxso of Saltillo Estrada of Zacatecas and Amaro of Torreon. Gonzales resisted arrest but did not have warrants. Supporters denounce solitary confinement as unconstitutional.
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Mexico City
Pablo Gonzales
Nuevo Leon
Francisco Coxs
Saltillo
Enriquy Estrada
Zacatecas
Joaquin Amaro
Torreon
Gonzales’ Wiereshouts
Gonzales
Heraldo
Army reorganization names 22 brigadiers and seven major generals
The War Department announced the appointment by the President of seven major generals and 22 brigadier generals under the new army reorganization bill. Washington confirms the selections as part of the military restructuring.
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Washington
War Department
Harding Says Third Party Not Dangerous Menace to Republic
Marion Ohio reports President Wilson and Senator Harding feature a fraternal message to the President of France. Local Republican candidate for president expresses confidence that the third party movement will not erode Republican strength in the nation.
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Harding
Marion
Ohio
Wilson
France
Railroads Warned Against Seizure of Coal Supplies
Washington dispatch reports the Interstate Commerce Commission warned U.S. railroads to refrain from confiscating coal shipments consigned to government departments common carriers and other public utilities. The notice emphasizes keeping coal flow steady for public service amid wartime needs.
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Washington
Mest Qodent Wilson
Messienary
Desvlunel
Commerce Commission
Cou
Widow and Twin Daughters Lead Triple Wedding in Valparaiso
In Valparaiso Indiana a triple wedding united a widow Mrs Lillian Zane with John Hively and her twin daughters Cora and Nora Zane as brides to William Baker and Harry Erler respectively. The ceremony united two generations of the Zane family in a single vows event observed by local residents.
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Valparalaa
Ind
Lillian Zane
John Hively
Cora
Nora
William Baker
Harry Erler
Coal Miner Earns 282 43 in Two Weeks Work
Pennsylvania coal miners in western regions compete for top earnings in a two week period. Frank Hittner, a cutter at Burgettatown, recorded 82 45 in earnings over the two weeks.
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Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Frank Hittner
Burgettatown
Ruhr Occupation Threat Looms Over Coal Demand
Spa Belgium tension rose as Allies threaten Ruhr occupation if Germany fails to supply 2,000,000 tons of coal monthly. Delegates reported calm outwardly while troop movements were prepared. Berlin says German hangmen strike for higher wages in a separate dispatch.
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Spa
Belgium
All Preme Council
Ruhr
Lloyd George
Dr. Simons
Berlin
London
Germany
Exchange
Overthrow of Bolivian Government Confirmed
Chilean foreign office confirms earlier reports of Bolivia’s government overthrow based on a dispatch from La Paz. Official sources in Santiago relay the Bolivian political crisis amid regional uncertainty.
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Santiago
Chile
Foreign Office
la Paz
American Consul and Officials Depart Holivia
Washington says Jose G. Guerra former president of Holivia and several officials were deported by the overthrown regime. W. Dival Brown the American consul at La Pag and Trade Commissioner Schurts with other diplomats left the city with Guerra. Officials say the departure likely aimed to protect Guerra from harm.
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Washington
Jose G. Guerra
Holivia
State Department
la Pag
W. Dival Brown
Schurts
Holian
Unidentified Man Fires at Hindenburg Home
An unknown intruder entered Field Marshal Von Hindenburg's residence in Berlin and fired a revolver at him. The shot missed its target and the assailant fled the scene.
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Hindenburg
Berlin
Field Marshal von Hindenburg
Prominent Planter of Nicaragua Nominated for Presidency
In Managua Nicaragua Jose Estaban Gonzales of Ditamba, renowned coffee planter and former exporter, has been nominated for the presidency by the coalition party. The nomination elevates a leading agricultural figure to the national political stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicaragua
Managua
Jose Estaban Gonzales
Ditamba
Coalition Party
Senor Gonzales
Rainbow Veterans Association elects Birmingham leader at first reunion
Colonel Matthew A. Tinley of Connett Mints.tons was elected president of the Rainbow Veterans Association during its inaugural reunion in Birmingham. He serves as commander of the 18th Town regiment in the world.
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Birmingham
Matthew A. Tinley
Connett Mints
Tons
Rainbow Veterans Associa
Railways receive $300 million revolving fund loans
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved 17.02 million in new loans to railways totaling 22.09 million for payment from the revolving fund. Carolina Clinchfield & Ohio gets 2 million for urgent maturities. Illinois Central 4.01 million for rolling stock. Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe 5.49 million for equipment. Chicago Burlington & Quincy 4.45 million. Salt Lake & Utah 235 thousand. Insurgent leader Guardo defeated. Gonzales also beaten.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Secretary of the Treasury
Transportationict
Carolina, Clinchwield & Ohio Railway
Mlinois Central Railroad
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Rail
Salt Lake & Utahi Railroad
Bandits Attack American Relief Workers in Ukraine
New York doctors Israel Friedlander and Bernard Cantor, both Jewish relief workers, were killed by bandits in the Ukraine on July 7. Authorities believe they carried about $400,000 in American money. A separate note from Mex City reports a demonstration of about 6,000 Mexican workers in honor of Provisional President de la Huerta on July 25, thanking him for his labor stance.
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Ukraine
New York
Israel Friedlander
Bernard Cantor
Num
Villa Demands Restoration of 1537 Constitution
San Antonio reports general Francisco Villa making the restoration of the 1537 constitution a vital condition and the abolishment of the current 1917 constitution a principal demand. A Villa manifesto copy was sent to tie the movement to Huerta's government, reaching from Villa's camp.
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Villa
San Antonio
Texas
Francisco Villa
Huerta
Population figures to be announced September 1
Washington report says the total population of the United States will be announced about September 1. Dr. Joseph A. Sil, chief statistician of the census, said that figures for towns cities counties and states will be published during the interval.
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United States
Washington
Joseph A.sil
Dureau
Governor Cox Meets Woman's Party Delegation in Columbus
Governor Cox receives a four member delegation from the national Woman's Party led by Alice Paul. They urge him to press Tennessee to ratify the federal suffrage amendment in time for women to vote in the November election. Columbus chamber plans to entertain Democratic National Committee members during their visit.
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Columbus
Ohio
Cox
National Woman's Party
Misa Alice , Paul
Tennessee
Columbus Chamber
Commerce
Democratic National
Earthquake Shocks Rattle Los Angeles Area
A sharp quake was felt in Los Angeles with no reported damage. Telephone operators abandoned switches, hampering surveys. prior tremors included the June 21 Inglewood damage and unrest in southwest LA.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Inglewood
Roosevelt Returns to Navy Department Work in Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt, assistant secretary of the navy and Democratic presidential nominee, arrived in Washington from New York. He went directly to the navy department to begin clearing letters and duties that had piled up after his San Francisco trip.
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Roosevelt
Navy Department
Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Andy Intely
San Francisco
Winston-Salem
William T. Ritter
Chamber of Commerce
New Orleans
Winston-Salem Board of Trade
Memphis Fire Department Strikes Over Living Costs
Due to the high cost of living the Memphis fire department members statewide joined in a protest, excluding the chief, assistant chiefs, telephone operators, and machinists. They threaten to quit their jobs unless wage scales are adjusted.
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Memphis Fire Department
Memphis
Senator Simmons Sees Strong Fall Election Prospects
Senator Simmons predicts Democrats gain ground after recent analysis. He notes Republicans have lost momentum while the Democratic Party shows renewed strength ahead of November elections.
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Simmons
Washington
Harding Charges Wilson Forced Cox to Accept His Views
Harding accuses President Wilson of compelling Cox to adopt his policy stance. The New Farmer Labor Party names Marion, Ohio, candidates for president and vice president, pledging zeal for the League of Nations and policy initiatives despite costs.
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Harding
Wilson
Cox
Marion
Ohio
Chicago
Farmer Labor Party
Dem
Ial
League of Nations
Parker Christensen
Salt Lake
Max
Hayes
Vgn
Cleveland
Alaskan Flying Expedition Sets Long Island Departure
An expedition of Y Four aircraft from Mineola starts a 9,000 mile round trip to Nome, Alaska. The mission marks one of the hemisphere’s longest air journeys.
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Long Island
Mineola
Alaskan Flying Expedition
Mitchelfield
Nome
Alaska
Miss Helen Taft Married in Montreal to Yale Historian
Miss Helen Taft daughter of former President William Howard Taft married Frederick Johnson Manning in Montreal. Manning is a history instructor at Yale University.
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Helen Taft
Mari
Montreal
William Howard Taft
Murray Day
Frederick Johnson Manning
Yale University
Treaty Alliance Between Japan and England Prolonged One Year
London notes Britain and Japan have extended their treaty alliance for one year confirming terms align with League of Nations principles. Daily Mail reports the prolongation and that the agreement remains in effect.
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Japan
England
London
Great Britain
League of Nations
The
Daily Mail
Moore Favored as Democratic National Committee Chair
Columbus report indicates support from political allies of Governor Cox for BH Moore who managed his preconvention campaign to accept the DNC chairmanship and lead the national campaign effort.
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Moore
Democratic National Committee
Columbus
Ohio
Cox
BH. Moore
Camipalsa
National Campaigs
Chile Calls to Colors Military Classes of 1915 to 1919
Santiago dispatch reports Chile has summoned military classes from 1915 to 1919 in the four northern provinces. Authorities anticipate action tied to the international situation and the Boll Vidi revolution. About 10 000 men are affected by the call.
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Chile
Bantiago
Charlotte
Frank McNinen
Raleigh
North Carolina
Winston-Salem
Durham
McNinch
Southern Public Utilities Company
Steamer Crete Held in Quarantine in Boston
The White Star liner Crete is quarantined in Boston as the crew refuses to be washed. The detention traps 1,549 steerage passengers and costs the company about $200,000 per day. First loss passengers were allowed to land without bathing.
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Horton
Crete
Americans Spend 8.71 Billion on Luxuries Each Year
Washington report quotes Miss Hollth Strauss head of the women’s activities division of the Department of Justice stating an average annual expenditure of 8.71 billion dollars by U S people for luxuries amid a high cost of living campaign.
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Washington
United States
Hollth Strauss
Women's Activities Division
Department of Justice
Cam Aign
Cotton Progress Report Across Belt Improves
Washington Cotton reports favorable progress across all belt sections in the past week due to moderate temperatures and some moisture. Excellent growth noted at Fort Carroll and strong advance in South Carolina according to the Department of Agriculture.
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Washington
Department of Arriculture
Fort Caroliis
South Carolina
Only 18 Countries Enter Olympiad Athletic Events
Antwerp entries list 18 nations for the athletic events of the Olympiad. Accepted entries include Canada Chile Egypt Denmark Spain United States Finland England Greece Holland Italy Luxembourg Poland South Africa Sweden Czechoslovakia Estonia.
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Antwerp
Canada
Chile
Egypt
Denmark
Spain
United States
Finland
England
Greece
Holland
Italy
Luxemburg
Poland
South Africa
Sweden
Czecho
Slovakia
Esthonia
Universal Suffrage Defeated in Japanese Parliament
Universal suffrage was rejected in the lower house by a vote of 155 to 283 after opposition introduced the measure. Amid debates crowds gathered in nearby parks for pro suffrage demonstrations while police barred speeches near the diet building.
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Tokyo
Diet
Front Porch Listening Post and Ireland Strike in Campaign
In Columbus Ohio a reported strike injures many as a four year old girl dies in the resulting chaos. English unions vote down a proposal affecting Ireland as Governor Cox defends the administration against Harding’s bid. A truck crash near a street car line disrupts transportation. 800 delegates of a 5 million worker body attend a union meeting.
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Columbus
Ohio
Chicago
London
Harding
Cox
Ireland
Elect
Rus
Hard
Thelany Whch
Wilson Administration
Union Congress
Quarantine Ordered on Texas Pink Boll Weevil Threat
Reported measures plan a federal quarantine against Texas and Louisiana pink boll weevil outbreaks as shipments of cotton are restricted. A sought head of a party impersonating the late Czar and a large champagne auction in Rheims are noted in dispatches with 2 million rubles reward reportedly offered.
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Czar
Washington
London
Louisiana
Nicholas
Russia
Walter de Mumm
Wns
Poperty
Federal Horticultural Board
Marlett
Wilson and Cox declare unity on league of nations
President Wilson and Ohio Governor Cox issued statements after a White House meeting with Franklin D. Roosevelt affirming unity on the league of nations. They denied reports of discord and pledged a united party and nation behind the campaign and a lasting peace.
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Washington
Wilson
Cox
Ohio
White House
San Francisco
Franklin D. Roosevelt
League
Ourposey
Siie
League of Nations
Potsdam prince Joachim dies by own action in Germany
Berlin reports Prince Joachim of Hohenzollern the youngest son of former Emperor William committed suicide in Potsdam. The event is linked to recent financial straits and follows a life of royal prominence amid postwar turmoil. The note adds a broader roundup of regional incidents and civic news from North Carolina towns.
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Berlin
Prince Joachim of
Hohenzollern
Emperor Williams
Potsdam
Joachim
Brant Hendricks
Proba
Wylie Harper
Hendricks
Dock Hendricks
Wylie
Dave Harper
Venezuela Recognizes Mexico's New Government
Mexico City reports Venezuela has formally recognized the new government of Mexico, confirming the diplomatic shift amid the political transition. The foreign office announced the acknowledgment as international stance.
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Mexico
Venezuela
Mexico City
Foreign Office
Warrants Issued on 35 West Virginia Coal Firms
Thirty five coal companies and their chief officers from southern West Virginia were named in warrants issued in connection with a coal price investigation conducted by government authorities during the past two weeks.
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West Virginia
Charleston
W Va
Peach Crop in Georgia Falls Below Expectations
The Georgia peach crop is expected to fall far below earlier forecasts due to late season and extensive defective fruit. The weekly market report cites crumbled packing and refrigerator core faults as reasons for the reduced output. North Carolina yield is estimated at 400 to 500 ears.
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Washington
Georgia
Bureau of Markets
North Carolina
Present Railroad Wage Scale Extended Ninety Days
Representatives of the Shipping Board and two associations reached a conference in New York to extend for ninety days the current wage scale and working conditions for Atlantic and Gulf coast crews. Officials said the extension was needed due to anticipated competition with foreign ships and a ban on wage or overtime increases at this time.
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Fayetteville
Haymount
New York
The
Shipping Board
American Steamship Owners’ Association
Marine Engineers’ Benefit Association
Atlantic
Gulf
Turks Risk Expulsion From Europe Over Treaty Enforcement
London reports the allied reply to Turkey's protest warns that failure to sign or enforce the peace may force a reconsideration of the arrangement. The alliance says Turkey could be driven to eject the Turks from Europe if authority in Anatolia cannot be reestablished.
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Europe
London
Tur’ ‘Key
Anatolia
Harding Finishes Polishing His Acceptance Speech
Marion Ohio Senator Harding completed a final polish on his acceptance address and prepared for a day of final text revisions. The lengthy task has occupied him for a week, with little rest and a steady focus on the composition.
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Harding
Marion
Dhore
Prohibition Question Troubles Governor Cox
Washington reports the prohibition issue troubles Governor Cox the Democratic presidential nominee from Ohio. Though a teetotaler he is viewed as liberal on restricting intoxicating liquors though never pressed to take official action to commit him to a stance.
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Washington
Cox
Ohio
Thie Mathen
Poorly Paid Profession In Charlotte Teachers Group
Seventeen white teachers gathered at Alexander Graham High School to take state exams for renewal and original credentials under J. M. Matthews. Fifteen pursue professional renewals, two seek full credentials. only one lacks public school experience.
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Charlotte
Alexander Graham High School
J. M. Matthews
Mecklenburg County
Myers Street
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