Morocco Crisis Nearing Settlement as Russia Mediates
Berlin reports progress in the Moroccan dispute between Germany and France. French ambassador Jules Cambon and German foreign secretary Major von Ridder-Waechter agree on general settlement lines, with details to be worked out. Russia is said to have intervened in London and Paris to ease tensions and pave a path to peace.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
France
Jules Cambon
von Ridder-Waechter
Leishman Accepted as U S Ambassador to Berlin
Germany accepts John G. A. Leishman as ambassador to Berlin. Emperor William ordered swift confirmation from Mecklenberg where he is touring. Von Kidderlin-Waechter, foreign affairs secretary, is pleased. Leishman’s experience and ties in German society are noted by officials and the press.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
John G. A. Leishman
United States
Emperor William
Washington
Grand Duchy of Mecklenberg
von Kidderlin-Waechter
Foreign Affairs
Leishman
Hill
Question of Street Car Fare for Dog in Houston
J G Legros of Houston asks Commissioner Gaston whether street railway may charge five cents to transport a dog and if the company is liable for injuries. Daly says dogs in laps may ride free, but a passenger occupying half a seat with a dog may pay five cents. Gaston will consult with other cities before ruling.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tex
J. G. Legros
Public Utilities
Gaston
Daly
Too Much Bailey and Too Much Prohibition
Texas men in Washington analyze the vote on the prohibition amendment and doubt a final split. They fear a new campaign in 1913 as prohibitionists press on. They warn political campaigning and reform efforts mix poorly and resist taking sides.
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Washington, D. CG
Texas
Washington
Water main breaks flood court house hotel and Rialto
A ruptured thirty inch water main flooded Chicago on August 4, damaging the court house and nearby hotels and the Rialto area. Randolph Street suffered the worst, with thousands of dollars in damage to rugs and restaurant interiors.
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Chicago
Court House
Associated Press
Randolph Street
Rialto
Birth of Another Daughter to Countess Lazlo Szchenyi
Announcement from New York states the countess Lazlo Szchenyi born in Vienna has a second daughter. Gladys Vanderbilt is the former name of the countess. The first daughter arrived in October 1908. Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt has visited and stayed with her daughter for several weeks.
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Associated Press
New York
Vienna
Lazlo Szchenyi
Gladys Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Houston Railways Pledge Immediate Compliance With Crossings Ordinance
Rail lines entering Houston announce immediate compliance with the new ordinance mandating substantial street crossings. Officials say over 1000 crossings will be built using brick and cement as materials to meet the requirement.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Vardaman Wins Mississippi Senate Race by Wide Margin
Complete Mississippi returns show J K Vardaman leading Percy and Alexander with 76 083 votes to 30 681 and 21 217 respectively in the senatorial race. Ross Collins holds a 5059 vote lead over Hudson for attorney general. The widow Mag gie Brashear inherits $700 000 from the late Henry Brashear's estate.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Mississippi
The
Picayune
J. K. Vardaman
Percy
Alexander
Vardaman
Ross Collins
Hudson
I Ress
Houston
Tex
Henry Brashear
South Texas National Bank
Maggie Brashear
Texas National Guard Maneuvers at Camp Mabry Draw 6000 Troops
Adjutant General Hutchings and assistants prepare transport and final plans for Texas National Guard maneuvers at Camp Mabry with about 2000 regular army troops expected in the mix. Gen Joseph W. Duncan and son Lieut. Thomas Dimcan planned to visit on August 8.
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Austin
Tex
Hutchings
Texas National Guard
Camp Mabry
H. A. Hannigan
Twenty-second
United States Infantry
Adjutant General's Department
Hannigan
New Braunfels
Twenty-second Infantry
Cavalry
Battery of Artiller
Joseph W. Duncan
Department of Texas
Fort Sam Houston
Lieut
Thomas Dimcan
Collison Injures 28 on White Plains Road at Ophir Farm
Twenty eight people were injured late last night in a crash between an automobile and a horse drawn omnibus on a road at Ophir Farm, White Plains. Six persons are said to be seriously hurt.
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Associated Press
White Plains
N. Y
Pleasure seekers' outing ends in collision sidelines omane crash
A day trip for pleasure seekers ended in a crash when both vehicles sideswiped each other and overturned. No further details available.
Forest Fire Near Lytle Creek Brought Under Control
A forest fire along Lytle creek threatened great damage last night. It was reported under control early today after being beaten down by 400 men. Fresh recruits have been sent from San Bernardino to relieve exhausted firefighters.
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Associated Press
San Bernardino
Cal
Lytle Creek
Fifty Buried in Cave-In at Midland Plant
Aug 4. In a sewer cave-in at the Pittsburg Crucible Steel plant in Midland, seven miles from East Liverpool, fifty men were buried. Two were recovered dead. four others were probably fatally hurt.
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Associated Press
Liverpool
Ohio
Pittsburg Crucible Steel Company
Midland
ICC Orders Broad Freight Rates Probe Across Western U.S.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a general investigation of freight rates on live stock, house products, and fresh meats across the western, southern, and southwestern regions from Chicago. The proceeding starts in Oklahoma City on September 11.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Oklahoma City
Boundary Line to Be Completed Between Texas and New Mexico
El Paso Aug 4 State boundary work progresses toward completion by mid September per Judge Samuel Escott Texas member of the boundary commission now in El Paso. The last stretch is from Anthony to the Rio Grande with only minor Clark survey adjustments at a junction where an oblique line links the two surveys.
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EL Paso
Tex
Texas
New Mexico
Samuel Escott
Boundary Commission
City
Anthony
Rio Grande
Clark
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