No Trouble Anticipated in British American Relations
News from the United States reports Ambassador Page to apologize to Britain for Henry Lane Wilson's comments on the British Mexican Policy. The affair caused little attention in England with Wilson's statement printed as an explanation. Page may meet Sir Edward Grey after attending the Southampton pilgrims ceremony as Grey plans a country visit.
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London
England
United States
Ambassador Page
Henry Lane Wilson
Mexico
Wilson
Ambassador Wilson
Sir Edward Grey
Page
Southampton
Sir Edward
Westminster Gazette
Bryan
Huerta
Wilson reprimands ex ambassador for British faux pas
President Wilson publicly rebuked ex Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson for an attack on the British foreign office. Ambassador Page was instructed to report to Sir Edward Grey the regret of the American government that a U S diplomatic official should have committed such impropriety.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Henry Lane Wilson
Foreign Office
Ambassador Page
Edward Grey
United States
London
Associated Press
Huerta
Mexico
France
Germany
Mexico City
Great Britain
Bryan
Ambassador Wilson
Republicans Displeased With Policy And Mexico Tensions
The report details continued policy discontent among Republicans amid Mexican unrest near Milpa Alta and Texcoco. It notes Col. Jesus Carranza seeking US intervention, Wilsonian note timing, and Huerta diplomacy moves as Lind and Gamboa discuss presenting the message.
Fairbanks Opposes Intervention in Mexican Situation
Former Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks urged restraint on U S military action in Mexico. He warned against sacrificing soldiers for investor gains and praised President Wilson and Ambassador Wilson for handling the crisis peaceably. He cautioned against sensational journalism and jingoism while urging support for the administration.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Mexico
Chas, W. Fairbanks
Indiana Republican Editorial Association
Wilson
Taft
Fairbanks
United States
Penne
Cuba
Spain
Federal Defeat Reported in Coahuila Battle Near Monclova
Reports from Eagle Pass describe a clash between federals and Constitutionalists near Abasolo and San Buenaventura. Federal losses include 32 killed and 14 prisoners executed under a 1862 law, with only minor Constitutionalists casualties. Refugees report scarce food, halted rail service, and widespread displacement as Mexican and foreign residents flee toward Piedras Negras and Texas seeking work and safety.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Abasolo
San Buenaventura
Monclova
Piedras Negras
Coahuila
Texas
Carranza Defends Attitude Amid Interventions Rumors
General Jesus Carranza denounces press distortions of his stance on Huerta and foreign intervention. He reiterates that Constitutionalists will fight to depose Huerta and defend Mexico if invaders enter, while military updates report moves near Monclova and Abasolo with cavalry actions and wounded soldiers arriving in Piedras Negras.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Jesus Carranza
Huerta
United States
Piedras Negras
Huertista
Pablo Gonzales
Monclova
Hacienda Hermanas
Adjuntas
Hermanas
Buenaventura
Abasolo
Mexican dispatches carried by couriers report
A Dallas report states Mexican authorities have used couriers to move dispatches into the United States. Francisco Antonio Lara, a federal cavalry officer, allegedly said leaks in telegraph transmission exist and was en route to Washington from Nuevo Laredo. Mediation in Mexico by the US, Argentina and Brazil was proposed for Congressional action.
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Dallas
Tex
United States
Francisco Antonio Y. Lara
Washington
Lara
Nuevo Laredo
Texas
Washington, D. C
Mexico
Argentina
Brazil
Representative Towner
Iowa
Wilson
Donna Pascaula Captured
Donna Pascaula was captured near Agua Prieta while being moved to Hermosillo as a prisoner. The former guerrilla leader, who terrorized towns in Sonora, ended her operations after her arrest.
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Donna Pascaula
Douglas
Ariz
Agua Prieta
Hermosillo
Sonora
Gorostieta Becomes Finance Minister in Mexico
Mexico City August 15. Senator Bernardo Gorostieta took the oath as minister of finance succeeding Tomobig Equivel Obregon who resigned from the post.
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Gorostieta
Obregon
Mexico City
Benrique Gorostieta
Tomibig Equivel Obregon
Whet American Wits by Those of World
Senator Dillingham of Vermont critiqued the Underwood-Simmons bill arguing it would open U S markets to foreign producers with lower wages and cheaper costs, forcing American minds to sharpen against global competitors in a fight over protection.
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Washington, D. C
Dillingham
Vermont
Wilson
United States
Mrs Willie Riley Obituary and Cotton Update
Mrs Willie Alice Riley aged 27 died at 819 Essex street at 3 30 this morning wife of George M Riley general agent of the Kansas City Southern railway with Houston headquarters She had been in San Antonio three months coming from Houston Surviving include her mother and one small son The Pearce Robinson Undertaking Company prepared the body and it will be sent to Houston tonight for burial The Brownwood Texas Aug 15 report says Brown County wheat and oats yields were fairly good corn failed to mature due to drought Cotton holds up fairly well but rain is needed Prospects for Brownwood west to Coleman are fairly good but from Coleman to San Angelo not so promising
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Riley
Willie Alice Riley
Essex Street
George M. Riley
Kansas City Southern Railway
Houston
San Antonio
Pearce-Robinson Undertaking Company
Brownwood
Tex
Brown County
Coleman
San Angelo
Refugees Tell Story of Flight from Mexico
About 150 American refugees from Mexico who landed at Galveston quarantine describe their escape from Tampico and looting in Zacatecas and Durango. They credit Constitutionalist General Panfilo Natore with trying to maintain order as fighting continues.
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Galveston
Tex
Mexico
Tampico
Zacatecas
Durango
Panfilo Natore
Westervelt Resigns from Weather Bureau Post
George C. Westervelt assistant observer at this station resigns effective today. No successor named. After a several week vacation he plans to enter the University of Texas law department.
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Westervelt
George C. Westervelt
United States Weather Bureau
Law Department
University of Texas
Standing Drought Well Across Panhandle Crops
AMARILLO TEX Aug 15 Crops in the Panhandle are withstanding the drought well. Cotton is exceptionally good in the south plains and rains have aided maturation. Hay crop is normal. The piece also notes linguistic notes on Swearing from Swear and Gambling from gaming with origins cited.
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Amarillo
Tex
Panhandle
South Plains
Sulzer Faces Pressure as Impeachment Battle Continues
Governor Sulzer weighs actions amid impeachment fight and reports he may seek treason charges against Tammany Hall leaders. He dismisses the rumor, cites his ill wife, and condemns the scallawags who dragged her into the dispute. He vows to certify acts only after attorney general opinion.
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William Sulzer
Sulzer
Charles F. Murphy
Requisition Misprint Over Governor’s Name
A reported error in Governor Fielder’s authorization papers led to a requisition for a man in New York City being addressed to The Governor of the State of New York rather than naming an individual officer. The executive clerk clarified no name was used in the document.
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Trenton
N. J
Mae
Fielder
New Jersey
Glynn
New York
New York City
Federal government may face NY governor recognition issue
Washington reports the federal government could be forced to decide who is New York governor under the Dick law. The War Department will not choose between Sulzer and Glynn, delaying requisitions until the state legislature or courts settle the dispute. White House officials deny any presidential stance on Sulzer.
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New York
National Guard
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Glynn
White House
Wilson
Club to Present Plans on Ward Street Improvements
Members of the Prospect Hill Improvement Club will meet with Aldermen Saunders and Chapatomorrow night at Crockett School on West Commerce Street at 8:30. The gathering marks the first since the abolition of the street commissioner office, with aldermen now responsible for ward work. Dr. W A King will outline plans for a fall clean up campaign.
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Chapa
Crockett School
West Commerce Street
W. A. King
Citizens’ Auxiliary
Board of Health
Seven skirtmakers pickets are arrested in St Louis
Seven striking skirtmakers pickets were arrested today on a charge of disturbing the peace. They said a policeman told them they would be treated as in Russia with torture and tongues cut out.
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Russia
ST. Louis
How Do You Read Your Newspaper
A reader reflects on careful newspaper habits and urges readers to adopt a methodical approach. Observers watching others in transit reveal character through how they scan ads and columns for information. The piece stresses vigilance to avoid missing valuable items.
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The
Light
Long Texas grocery and wholesale listings across towns
A fragmented OCR list catalogs numerous grocery firms and general merchants across Texas towns including San Antonio, El Paso, Kerrville, Seguin, and Boerne among others. It reads like a directory of stores and suppliers with many family names and business titles, reflecting a broad commercial network.
Burglary Strikes Alamo Heights Home on Cleveland Court
Jewelry money and clothing valued at 750 dollars stolen from Mrs. Mary T. Burson's residence at 429 Cleveland Court Madeleine Terrace. Entry via rear door left unlocked for ice delivery. valuables including a tin box, sable and chinchilla furs, silver spoons, coins, diamonds, and letters taken. sheriffs and police investigate.
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Mary T. Burson
Cleveland Court
Madeleine Terrace
Burson
South America
Ice Man
Mosquitoes Parade Through Flushing Meadows During Train Stoppage
In a surreal New York scene crowds of mosquitoes followed a stalled Long Island Rail Road train near Flushing Meadows. About 500 suburbanites, including stenographers and milliners, fled toward Flushing as the insects swarmed in the darkness, creating a bizarre late night spectacle lasting over two hours.
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New York
Flushing Meadows
Long Island
Flushing
Culex
Present Credentials Await Senate Action in Alabama
Representative Clayton appointed by Governor O Neal to succeed the late Senator Johnston will present his credentials to the senate tomorrow. Leaders seek a special session to authorize the governor to appoint a senator. An amended sequence of events follows with related political maneuvering.
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Washington, D. C
Clayton
O'Neal
Alabama
Johnston
Senate
Golfers Begin State Tournament at Waco
Golfers from six leading Texas cities start the Huaco Club links tournament in Waco with a free-for-all qualifying round. Sixteen advance to Saturday morning play, eight from Sunday’s semifinals contest the finals Saturday afternoon, trophies include loving cups and medals, George W. Rotan of Waco to toast as state champion.
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Waco
Tex
Huaco Club
George W. Rotan
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