Pershing Widow and Children Die in Fire at Presidio Home
Mrs Pershing and nine children perished in a blaze at the Presidio home as Warren Pershing, the general’s son, was among the survivors. The fire killed the mother and most of the children, with rescue efforts failing to save them. General John J Pershing learned of the tragedy, planning to travel to San Francisco to join the investigation and support remaining family.
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Waren Pershing
Linselier Gerutal
Jon J. Pers
Bueweil
eLeuponh
Pemiing
Fies Sears
Philsiren
Auny T
Marpurel
Pecohing
Maualittor
Benabir Warren
Wrontinm
Fier
Huson
United States
Filomtts
EL Pasu
Howe
Ateneo
Warren
Het Ronwell
Tie Maire
Pershing
Thames
Eugene Sanixche
Boswell
Philp
James
Warren Pershing
Johnson
Wind
Pershins Anre
Washington
West Point
Philippines
Jolo
Poshlibg
Tracedy
EL Paso
Tex
Nene
Bishop Shot and Priest Held After Attack at Winona
Alvin Winusa, auxiliary rider, was seriously wounded by Father Lesches, a priest of the Roman Catholic diocese of Winona, after the bishop refused an appointment. Lesches fired twice at Bishop Weffron during a literary reading, then fled to St Marys College and was arrested. Lesches, 46, of French birth, faced arrest following the incident at the headquarters.
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Winusa
Alvin
Patrick K. Heitenmeister
Winona
Stotard
Lesches
St. Mary's College
Killing at Houston: Christian shot by Speer witness says
Madisonville insurance man James i Christian, 36, was killed in Houston. Dr Glover Speer, recently arrived from Madisonville, testified about the confrontation in a vacant house near the Speer residence where Christian allegedly fired two double barrel shots at Dr Speer. Speer reported the shooting led to Christian being found armed and trespassing. Christian leaves a widow and six children.
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Hucstox
James i. Christian
Man
Madisonville
Glover Speer
Christian
Bpeer
Mra
Speer
Andy
Hever
Pee der
Tila
Dr. Speer
Nase
Christin
Stetene
Governors Thanked by the President in Conference
President Wilson praised governors during a conference in Boston and urged continued support for national unity and defense. Massachusetts and Virginia leaders stressed obedience to law, while discussions shifted to conservation and military preparedness amid a governors meeting. In Texas, an International & Great Northern train crash near Mart injured the fireman, with a white man also hurt among the baggage crew.
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Peraon
South Carolina
Walsh
Marea Chusetts
Stuart
Virginia
Jona A. Lx
New York
George Carixon
Colorado
Ernest Lister
Washington
Speane
Waco
International & Great Northern
Fun Inka
Mart
W. F. Sadler
Local Weather Forecast For San Antonio And Nearby
Fragments describe a night forecast for San Antonio area with unsettled conditions and possible showers. Temperatures vary across cities including Chicago Milwaukee Denver and Kansas City with references to winds from the west and northeast and mixed rain chances. The garbled text mentions tourists and a windy period with low clarity on exact times or dates.
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Denver
Inet
Kansas City
Blehent
York
Washington Speech Sparks Military Tensions and Censorship
Washington reports outline General Wood’s orders restricting a speech by a secretary amid a broader U S push to hold Germany and Mexico accountable for wartime killings. Dispatches note unrest over attendance rules, government inquiries, and Pan American diplomacy as Cairo and Veracruz are referenced in a flurry of telegraph summaries.
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Washington D.C
Arrising
Piplir
Wood
Yeaters Gay
Plattsburg
Fremer
Roosevelt
Tevning
Olegray
Geneva
Mnusevel
Serratory Garriburi
Prtaburg
Wingoe
Tnt Bangor
Roorovell
Tente
Washington
B. C
Detciat
Carrang
Sever
US Leads World in Exports for First Time in FY
US exports for the fiscal year ending June 30 totaled 2,782 million dollars, surpassing the United Kingdom as the top exporter. France and Britain plan joint discussions in New York to stabilize exchange rates and balance French credit in the United States.
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Paris
Detereemberg
Foreign Office
Ernest Mallet
Bank of Prince
New York
Evacuation of Russian Fortress Near Berlin Reported
Fragmentary wartime note reports evacuation of a Russian fortress near Berlin about twenty miles east of the city. The text is broken and contains unreadable portions, but indicates a strategic withdrawal amid ongoing hostilities.
Mexican Patrol Skirmish Near Mercedes Increases Tension
A clash between American patrols and Mexican raiders occurred near Mercedes and Progreso ferry, lasting about an hour under Lt. Bett of the Twelfth Cavalry. Reports say additional border violence appeared around Corpus Christi and Falfurria with several Mexicans wounded, one raider killed, and Americans uninjured. Authorities seek further details as troops remain deployed along the border and at key points like Donna Mission Los Palos Angen and nearby locales.
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Hidiste
Meailty
Danna Vesterdit
Mercedes
Hadtine
Lytad
More Prirois
Uae
Rayeos
Hank
Donna
Mission
Losehanes
Laz- Angen
Wihar
el Paso
United States
International Bridge
Corpus Christ
Corpus Cheie- U
British Ship Sunk Bonmdon Ang. 80
The admiralty announces the British steamer Bonmdon has sunk after a single encounter. Her crew were rescued. Reports indicate an armament threat in Razich Porenian waters and possible enemy activity nearby. Investigations are under way.
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Bonmdon
Ang
Bern
Admiralty
Diplomatic Crisis Over Arabic Case Deepens
The Arabic sinking and German assurances dominate talks between Germany and the United States. Ambassador Bernstorff reports no intent to sink merchant ships without warning and pledges full reparations if proven. State Department officials anticipate a forthcoming German policy statement and await a comprehensive report before judging the incident or Lusitania questions.
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Washington
Dy Amne
Count Vor Bernstorff
Erin
Gavan
Eraslorit
Count von Hernstart
Exriy
Lansing Nears
Perhang
Germany
Bertin
Berlin
Brom
Salymie
Ries
Uiliy
Chuona
State Department
United States
Ger Ovialy Wall
Count von Berstartf
Germ
Gerard
Count von Bernstarty
Ageresey Lawrie
Plass
van Jagow
Fits
Phar
Aran
Vin Bernstorff
Bute Department
Count von Bernstartz
Imperial Phansei- Inv
Ratte
Ministry of Marne
Etdogent
Wilson
Welsh coal miners strike hits 25 000 workers in Wales
August 27 1926 Lunin is on strike as 25 000 Welsh coal miners walk out amid disputes with the National Board of Trade and dispute over arbitration. The scene centers on Walter Bunningham and Lloyd George era promises and demands, with talks about wage increments and government mediation.
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Loninis
Cleide
Rineiman
Tencimi
David Lloydstenrgy Wit
Greenbaum Held in Eastland Case In Chicago
In Chicago on August S7 2 Valwa KY Greenhauey, manager of the Tadhia Provepartation Company, was fel to adfy the county today connected actly Mandlaghter In conogetion with the Tmt diveveter, fieverity fed the steamer for the fatal exp eusion. The fittetwent ahargee thie Hee Deh Was NHR Worry and averse lonited.
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Chicago
Valwa KY Greenhauey
Tadhia Provepartation Company
Mandlaghter
Murder charge in Illinois political scandal case
Jackson Ky Aug 27 A grand jury indicted Mrs Mamie Hamilton on murder and forgery in a strange case linked to Polly Davies a wealthy widow. Hamilton alleged to be daughter in law to a former Illinois governor and to have claimed Will and property motives. Identification issues prevent linking her to a real Hamilton governor of Illinois.
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le Tine
Hamion
Chicago
Herron
Jackson, Ky
War This Winter Rerun Underway Says Overseas News
Wireless dispatch from Sawvilles reports army and war departments announce sufficient winter garments for all personnel. Supplies include woolen undergarments socks gloves caps and ear protectors provided for the winter campaign amid ongoing retirements and deployments.
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Sawvilles
Areney
Four Die in Wreck Near Phomnin Aris Aug
A wreck near Phomnin Aris claims four lives with passengers injured and authorities investigating causes. Emergency crews responded to the scene as road conditions and vehicle failures are examined for contributing factors.
Fortress Olita Evacuated as Austro-German Advance Races
Austrat German Preaders drive Russian forces from White Russia and evacuate the fortress of Olita as part of a widening campaign along the Brest-Titiansi line toward Moscow. Russian reinforcements falter, with 500 prisoners reported as Gallwitz’s troops press east from Korel and Niemen defenses collapse.
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London
Old
Russia
Poland
Regia
Nicholas Ace Shting
White
Wileh
Teutown
Brest-Titansi Itor
Moscow
Korel
Asstrian
Ine
Oyne
Groina
Olotta
Kervpa
Niemen
Olita
Heng
von Hincenberg
von Gallwite
Gita
Kovno
Grodin
Entente Greece Agree on Greater Trade Provisions
Paris August 27 representatives of the entente powers and Greece report a negotiated agreement on expanded trade provisions. The accord allows free transit and access to Greek territories for goods bound for Bulgaria and Serbia, with Greece reportedly leaning toward the allies. The move is seen as a positive sign for Venizelos ministry as talks continue.
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Paris
Greece
Athens
Nave
Pulettc
Greene
Turkey
Bulgesia
Serbia
Antoiné Aljles
Venizelos mi
Arrest Revives Ancient Crime in Ahoubton
An aged fisherman named Dad Rat, 68, is tied to a long-ago killing of Sheriff Pollagk of Imapet. He is now in custody after authorities connected him to the 18 year-old case, with the suspect reportedly confessing in part while possibly planning an escape with a horse.
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Dad Rat
Tiberty
Willy Cie
Pollagk
Imapet
Moko Atom
Winchester
Amin
Reid
Wade
Massive World War I Prisoner and Battle Claims Across Front
Reported capture of 4430 prisoners near Mee ran Courland and east of Borne with forces advancing toward Brest Litovsk. French aviators bombed rail hubs at Muelheim Ivoiry and Diersges while clashing with German air units over the Vosges. British and Belgian fronts report heavy bombardments and coal supply fears with continued artillery and trench actions shaping the eastern and western theaters.
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Meeran
Courland
Borne
Meer
Brest-Litovsk
Dofbach
Paris
Muelheim
Baden
Ivoiry
Diers Ges
Argon
Baussint
Heeey
Woevre
Clermont-en~ Argnane
Sondernach
Vosges
French War Office
Serbis
Zecbragae
So Wiles
England
Zesbrages
Thy
Huest
Esau
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Babes
Presidio
Patrick R. Heffron
A. L. Lesches
Houston
Tamaes
Bailey
Dall 4
Dallas
Sea
Wenslor Josetth W. Hailey
Tas
Hedley
Salt Lake City
Mr. Wilson
Boston
Sity
Eette Weleeranm
San Antonio
L.s. Aon
Ieee
Srirren
Carranza
Mexico
Nga
Penton
Itn
Rio Grande
Progreso
Corpus Christi
Falfurrias
Brooks County
Starr
Hidalgo
Porses Chaced
Iis Cdpph
Daath
Lacat
Bernstorff
U. S
Wales
Lord Goorke van de Mer
Greenbaum
Eastland
Indiana Company
Mamie Haman
Kentucky
Sault Fontain In
Arivont Senthiys
Phomnin
Aris
Teutons
Thed Alloctaten Pres
Sorlece
Balkan
Ray
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