Bell System Proclaims Public Benefit and Unified Control
The Bell System outlines its policy linking public interest with company success. It defends centralized management, universal service, fair rates, and government regulation to prevent duplication and ensure efficient intercommunication across the United States.
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Northwest
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bell
Bell System
American Telephone and Telegraph
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
U S Not Back Down On Policy In Mexico Talks
Mexican government may still accept the peace policy. Notes exchanged show no ultimatum from Urrutia. Lind reports cordial negotiations while Urrutia denies any ultimatum. U.S. emissary Lind sends condolences to Mexico City after Tacubaya explosion kills nearly 100.
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Mexico City
Mr. Lind
Urrutia
United States
Wilson
Lind
Foreign Office
Tacubaya
Mexican Affairs Tabooed in Senate Debates
A prevailing reluctance to discuss Mexican affairs appeared in the Senate. Resolutions by Senator Penrose and Poindexter were deferred, reflecting Republican understanding not to press a Mexican debate for the moment. Administration officials awaited Huerta government’s reply to Wilson administration proposals delivered by John Lind.
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Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
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Huerta
John Lind
Wilson
Mexico
Bryan
Mr. Lind
Diaz Named Candidate For Mexican Presidency In October
General Felix Diaz arrived in Montreal en route to Europe and Liverpool aboard the Empress of Ireland. He plans to be a Mexican presidential candidate in October and believes the US will reconsider its stance as Wilson may change views. His return to Mexico is expected weeks before the election.
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Felix Diaz
Mexico
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Wilson
Mexican Republic
Emissary to Washington Seeks Peace in Mexico
Glacier arrives in San Diego with thirty from Guaymas and Topolobampo. George I Page of Sinaloa says he represents Constitutionalist leaders and aims to win recognition and peace. He asserts Filipe Riveros governs Sinaloa and that Constitutionalists control most of northern Mexico. money of their government is accepted in banks.
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Topolobampo
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Sinaloa
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Wilson
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Page
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Federal smugglers seized near Juarez with rifles
Federal soldiers in uniform smuggled rifles bought in El Paso across the Rio Grande two miles west of Juarez when surprised by U S soldiers and deputy sheriffs. Two cases of guns were captured and authorities say rifles and ammunition have been smuggled since last Friday. A carload of American rifles and cartridges is ready in Juarez for shipment to Chihuahua. Provisions and fuel valued at about 10000 are loaded for Chihuahua and shipment is insured on confiscation by the Constitutionalists.
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Tex
Rio Grande
Juarez
United States
Chihuahua
Plans To Attack Federals In Mexico Border Clash
General Pablo Gonzales reports advancing to Lampacitos from Aura about 18 miles and plans to attack the Federals who have not yet moved from Hermanas. Colonel Murguia and Colonel Uribe reinforce near Monclova as a battle seems imminent. An American cattleman notes Constitutionalist troops guard the Rio Grande route and sees no Federal forces nearby. General Jesus Carranza is mentioned.
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Tex
Pablo Gonzales
Piedras Negras
Lampacitos
Aura
Hermanas
Murguia
Monclova
Toribio Uribe
Rio Grande
Jesus Carranza
Aunt Sally’s Beauty Advice for Summer Skin Woes
In this advice column, readers ask about greasiness and dustiness on oily skin, crow’s feet and mouth wrinkles, and persistent freckles. Eloise prescribes mercorized wax cold cream routines, saxolite wash lotions, and nightly wax applications to tighten skin and fade blemishes, with a week or more of treatment.
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Eloise
Demand for guarantees to foreigners after Lampacitos destruction
The American consul served a demand from Secretary Bryan for immediate and positive guarantees by the Constitutionalists protecting the persons and property of all foreigners. The demand stems from the Saturday destruction of Lampacitos coal mining property by the Constitutionalists.
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Bryan
Lampacitos
Tupper Returns From Mission To Mexican Constitutionalist Forces
Dr Henry Allen Tupper arrived in San Antonio after visiting the Constitutionalist headquarters in Coahuila to study conditions and hospital care. He reports mass enlistment appeals and says lifting the arms embargo is key to peace, and will forward his planned proposal and Carranza's reply to the peace forum, Wilson, and Bryan.
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Henry Allen Tupper
San Antonio
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International Peace Forum
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Bryan
Mexico
Jesus Carranza
Huerta
Gokaters
Carranza
Torreon
Rail attacks fear after fatal train crash near Mexico City
In the capital region a Vera Cruz bound train was forced into bandit ranks by its engineer, killing five men who were crushed beneath the wheels. Zapatistas fired on the train but no injuries were reported.
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Vera Cruz
Zapatistas
Carranza Regroups as Pedras Negras Crisis Unfolds
Dispatches recount Torreon siege dynamics with Governor Carranza securing Durango operations and new officials while Juarez authorities restore telegraph and mail. Aide Aaron Saenz delivers messages from Durango to Piedras Negras amid continued military activity and relief efforts.
Thaw Opposes Deportation From Canada
The article quotes Thaw arguing against deportation from Canada and questions border authorities, noting confusion over where Thaw’s removal could occur and suggesting it could be any border state, including New York.
Americans in Torreon Safe Amid Flood Crisis
Laredo Texas August 20. All Americans in Torreon are reported safe by passengers who left August 11. Heavy rains flood parts of the city and typhoid fever outbreak is feared. Federals expect another attack on Torreon soon. Two trains between Laredo and Monterey were blown up with dynamite in the last two days, no fatalities.
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Will Fight for Thaw Moves toward Sherbrooke
George Lauder Carnegie Harry Thaws brother in law with Mrs Carnegie and a New York attorney left for Sherbrook Quebec planning to reach by nine tonight after talks with Thaw. Carnegie said he would aid Thaw in what he called a fight.
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George Lauder Carnegie
Harry Thaw
Cowdray Denies US Concession Report
In London on August 20 Lord Cowdray’s office issued a categorical denial to a United States cable report alleging that Provisional President Huerta granted important concessions to an English group led by Lord Cowdray.
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English Rail Ticket Titles Spark Class Outlook
An English practice assigns titles on ticket wrappers with Mr. for second class and Esq for first class. An American reader saw Esq erased from his name, suggesting he was deemed a piker by class perception in a newspaper item.
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Esq
Decrying Harry K. Thaw in New Hampshire
Governor Felker stated New Hampshire will not welcome Harry K. Thaw within its borders and would promptly surrender him to New York authorities if he reenters via Canada deportation. Attorney General James P. Tuttle backed the stance.
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New Hampshire
Harry Kk
Canada
New York
Felker
James P. Tuttle
Extradition Fight Shapes Reward Claims for Thaw
In New York two claimants contest a $500 Thaw capture reward. John Boudreau, chief of police at Coaticook Quebec, joins B H Kelsey of New Hampshire as claimant. Boudreau cites arrest action. O Mara, Thaw’s guardian, says Thaw is sane and will handle the matter.
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Coaticook
Quebec
B. H. Kelsey
New Hampshire
Boudreau
Pittsburgh
Canada
Roger O'Mara
Harry Thaw
McLoughlin Bundy Defend Tennis Doubles Title At Newport
McLoughlin and Bundy defeated Strachan and Griffin in straight sets 6-4 7-5 6-1 to retain their American doubles title at Newport. The singles draw advanced with 35 players, including young F A Drew and noted Williams matchups. After the tennis, Deffenbaugh cited US Bureau of Education data showing costs for free textbooks averaged under one dollar per pupil for twenty five elites.
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Newport
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Chicago
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Clothier
G. M. Church
Baron von Lorsner
William Johnston
G. C. Caner
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A. E. Kennedy Jr
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St. Louis
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Grandstand
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New York
R. Norris William II
Williams
W.S. Deffenbaugh
United States Bureau of Education
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