Republicans Depend On Fall For Chief Issue In Mexico War
Washington reports outline how Republicans rely on Senator Albert Fall to attack the Wilson administration’s Mexican policy. Democrats vow to answer with proof of rightful course, stressing the nonwar outcome and broad dissemination of pro policy literature.
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New Mexico
Washington, D. C
Aus
Wilson
Albert B. Fall
Mexico
Fall
el Paso
Senator Fall
Rio Grande
Congressional Record
New York
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Interview argues Wilson Mexican policy upheld as humane
Mr. Lane's prepared interview reviews the Mexican situation and contends President Wilson's course is consistent and humane, aiming to persuade voters that the administration acted with fairness toward the revolution-stricken country.
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Lane
Wilson
French Hold Trenches After Wednesday Attacks
French forces repelled German counter assaults while advancing south of Fleury. They reached the village outskirts and beyond the railroad, with over 700 prisoners taken in Fleury region, bringing total captives to about 1,100 since August on the Meuse's right bank. Air combat saw Sergeant Chainot down two more enemy planes, now eight for him, as another German craft was wrecked near Chauny.
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Vaux le Chapitre
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Chainot
Chauny
Admit French Gains Across German Front Near Somme
Berlin reports French troops penetrated German lines on Monaco farm near the Somme and seized a northern section while recapturing a Laure Wood trench sector previously lost. An air bombardment and artillery actions were noted in the Adige valley as Italian authorities reported.
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London
Monaco Farm
Somme
Verdun
Laure Wood
No Trace of Raiders Near Fort Hancock
Major General Funston reported that no trace could be found of a band of Mexican raiders said to have crossed into American territory near Fort Hancock Texas. General Bell’s cavalry scouts found no signs of raiders after thoroughly scouting the locality where about 150 Mexicans were reported seen.
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Fort Hancock
Washington, D. C
Tex
Bell
Finley
Texas cattlemen win temporary import privilege from Mexico
Washington August 3 Texas cattlemen gain a temporary victory in allowing importation of tick infested Mexican cattle into Texas below the southern quarantine line. The concession lasts until December when Congress reconvenes and Texas terms may be reexamined amid broader limits on imports. Representative Garner pressed for notice to affected buyers and a future nationwide standard under strict Agricultural Department rules.
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Mexico
Senate
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Louisiana
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Alabama
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Catron
New Mexico
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House
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Texas Farmers’ Union
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Houston
Realtors Chosen To Replace Agents In San Antonio Real Estate
About thirty members of San Antonio realty dealers gathered at the Travis Club luncheon to adopt the term realtors in place of real estate agents. President B. C. Kile spoke on cooperation and noted the change proposed by the National Association of Real Estate Boards.
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Real Estate Board
Travis Club
8. C. Kile
Realtors
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Favor Uniform Railroad Signs Across Nation
The railroad commission approved proposed uniform signs for grade crossings nationwide to reduce the large number of accidents, protect motorists, and ensure clearly recognizable signals by day and night at crossings deemed dangerous.
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Austin
Tex
The
Railroad Commission
United States
Casement's Execution Stirs British and Irish Reactions
The London execution of Roger Casement drew varied responses as Lord Cecil and Lord Newton defended the sentence while critics warned of renewed Irish unrest. Father James McCarrell described Casement's death as brave, and coroner findings confirmed the sentence was carried out humanely. Casement, born 1864, had a history with Congo reform, later aiding Irish volunteers.
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Lord Newton
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Germany
Fryatt
James McCarrell
Gavin Duffy
Casement Returns to Lead Ireland Crisis
Roger Casement, once stripped of knighthood by a king’s order for long service as consul and consul general, is reported to assume leadership during Britain’s crisis in Ireland. The rebellion plans were formed while Casement was in Berlin, where he reportedly negotiated with German authorities. British naval supremacy figures in the account.
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Great Britain
Roger Casement
Casement
Berlin
Doyle Answers Ceptd and Craddock Vacancy
Michael Francis Doyle for Roger Casement rebutted claims that Irish prisoners in Germany suffered undue hardships due to Casement. He noted rations matched British prisoners due to German food shortages and cited eight indictment counts tied to Germany. In Texas, Gov Ferguson said no successor would be named to fill Captain Craddock’s vacancy, ending the governor’s need for a personal representative.
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Roger Casement
Robert Cecil
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Austin
Tex
Ferguson
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Street Car Strike Threatens New York City Friday
Aug 3 1919 New York street railway workers in Manhattan, the Bronx and Queens threaten a citywide strike after delivering an ultimatum to railway companies. Mayor Mitchell fails to broker arbitration. Leaders say a strike vote could be held if demands are not met. Shonts and Mahon attend meeting. company wary of recognizing union. Parker says aims to keep Progressives alive as a national party.
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Bronx
Queens County
Mitchel
Theodore P. Shonts
New York Street Railway Company
William D. Mahon
Amalgamated Association
M. J. Reagan
Shonts
Progressive Party
Albert D. Nortoni
St. Louis
John M. Parker
Louisiana
Victor Murdock
Kansas
China
Bainbridge Colby
Parker
National Committee
Hughes
Progressives Divided Over Ticket In Indiana Meeting
In Indianapolis on August 3, Progressive party representatives split over endorsing Hughes. Majority favored a third ticket, while leaders doubted the move. The aim was to keep the party viable nationally. Edwin M. Lee chaired the Indiana meeting with Matthew Hale presiding for the national committee.
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Edwin M. Lee
Indiana
Matthew Hale
Massachusetts
Progressive National Committee
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New Jersey
Hale
Chicago
Hughes
Italian destroyers shell Bisceglie port near Bari
An official statement says two Austrian destroyers shelled Bisceglie on the Adriatic near Bari. Six people were wounded, two seriously, with minor material damage. Nine Italian airplanes bombarded Durazzo, dropping many bombs on wharves, buildings, and the aerodrome. all returned except one that landed in enemy territory.
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Calamine ore convoy and rail upgrades in Laredo
Fifty carloads of calamine ore the largest consignment here crossed the river today destined for New Jersey smelters. The Constitutionalist railways received thirty new passenger cars and several locomotives to improve service.
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Tex
New Jersey
Constitutionalist
Horsford’s Acid Phosphate touted for kidney and bowel aid
An advertisement claims Horsford's Acid Phosphate is one of the best agents to rectify the bad effects of the drinking water upon the kidneys and bowels. It also notes a hypothetical hydroelectric plant for India would deliver water to turbines at 680 psi.
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Horsford
India
Chicago Woman Invents Folding Dressing Table with Detachable Legs
A Chicago woman has created a folding dressing table whose legs detach for compact packing to resemble a luggage case. The invention allows the unit to be carried as a suitcase, enabling convenient travel and concealment.
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Chicago
President anxious to prevent strike across railroads
President Wilson called in William L. Chambers of the federal mediation board as 400000 railroad workers threaten a nationwide walkout. The board gathers facts to intervene if the strike vote favors a walkout, aiming to settle differences before action.
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Washington, D. C
William L. Chambers
Federal Board of Mediation and Conciliation
Wilson
Oklahoma pledges slim literacy amendment vote outcome
Oklahoma City Aug 3 Estimates show the majority against the literacy test amendment ranged from 4000 to 8000 in 37 of 77 counties. Most counties have not reported official totals and state results won't be known until tonight or tomorrow. Late returns in the fourth district dim Murray's renomination prospects.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
William H. Murray
Tennessee Democratic Congressional Primaries Held Today
Primary voting is under way in Tennessee with four districts choosing candidates for Congress while voters decide on a constitutional convention and county officers. In the Fifth District W C Houston faces E L Davis and G L Diemer. Seventh District pits L P Padgett against J Grady Jones. Eighth District includes Thetus W Sims and Dudley Porter. Ninth District features Finis J Garrett and J D Senter.
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Nashville
Tenn
W. C. Houston
E. L. Davis
George L. Diemer
L. P. Padgett
J. Grady Jones
Thetus W. Sims
Lamm Leads in Missouri Governor Primary Race
Returns today show Henry Lamm of Sedalia ahead by about 23 000 votes over Swaner in the Republican race with roughly 35 000 Republican votes still un tabulated. Frederick D Gardner of St Louis leads the Democratic gubernatorial field by about 30 000 votes.
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Missouri
ST. Louis
Henry Lamm
Sedalia
John BE. Swanger
Frederick D. Gardner
Shoemaker Likely Nominated In Oklahoma District One
Early morning reports say Frank C. Shoemaker is the Democratic candidate for Congress in Oklahoma’s first district, defeating incumbent James Davenport. He carried six of nine counties by majorities from fifty to two hundred votes.
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Shoemaker
Tulsa
Okla
Frank C. Shoemaker
Oklahoma
James §. Davenport
Chinese Educated Inventor Develops 4000-Character Typewriter
A Chinese inventor educated in the United States unveils a typewriter capable of typing 4000 Chinese characters, promising faster, more versatile writing for complex scripts and broader communication. The device aims to bridge language gaps and boost efficiency in offices and schools.
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