Mexican Civil War Dispatch From Front Lines Near Monclova
Reports say Constitutionalists halted near Cas-tano after a rapid advance from Candela and Panuco as Federals retreated. Colonel Cass with 800 men may clash at Cuatro Cienegas while Monclova’s fate remains uncertain. Consul seeks release of prisoners in Laredo and near Monterey. A Japanese national, Seichi Sagatani, was allowed to return home to Japan.
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Castano
Candela
Panuco
Cas
Cuatro Ciene
Cass
Cuatro Cienegas
Saltillo
Monclova
Piedras Negras
Monclovs
Ellsworth
Robert
Arthur
Austin Mazelrigg
Isaac Cade
William Randolph
Laredo
Texas
Benito
Ignacio Zamora
L. L. Davis
John Rives
Nallas
Monterey
Muzquiz
Hidalgo
Hazelrigg
Seichi Sagatani
United States
Japan
American camps looted and burned in Jalisco
Constitutionalists looted and burned the Boca Ancha Mining Company camp in Parnaso district and the Gold Standard Mining Company camp in Jalisco. Gold Standard buildings were destroyed, Boca Ancha badly damaged. English owner B C Johnson fled with his wife, troops ordered to rescue. Bandits cut off the fingers of a neighboring ranch owner for failure to pay $2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guadalajara
Mex
Boca Ancha
Chicago
Gold Standard Mining Company
Philadelphia
Parnaso
Jalisco
Gold Standard Company
B. C. Johnson
Alcihuatal
Rutland
Charges considered absurd in Mexico dispute
Washington officials say no word from the Huerta government confirms charges that U S consuls in Mexico and the army and navy along the border aided revolutions. They view the report as Mexican political sentiment and affirm that consuls are instructed to refrain from taking sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
State Department
Huerta
United States
Mexico
Mexico City
Quiet Chihuahua Amid Civil Unrest and Rail Disruptions
Cour ier-Constitutionalists in Chihuahua withdraw after weeks of threats. Forces split into three columns occupy Aldama Malupa and El Charco with about 1000 fighters. Reports say General Orozco with 100 federal irregulars moved toward Jiminez to relieve the garrison. Parral’s railway branch reportedly shut, Chihuahua’s people tense as fuel and money scarcity suspend the smelter and mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chihuahua
Aldama
Mapula
el Charco
Pascual Orozco
Jiminez
Parral
National Railroad
Santa Eulalia
American Smelting and Refining Company
Americans Released After Demands at Hidalgo Mexico
American authorities secured the release of the last three American prisoners of Constitutionalists at Hidalgo and freed two Mexican cowboys. The party was escorted to Bee by the United States Consul at Nuevo Laredo.
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Laredo
Tex
Hidalgo
Mexico
Bee
United States
Nuevo Laredo
Constitutionalists Hold Party For Four Thousand Six Ransom
The group claimed to hold the party for 4006 dollars demanding ransom. The Americans released today included elder Hazelrigg, William Randolph and Isaac Cade.
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Hazelrigg
William Randolph
Isaac Cade
Huerta Representative Reports Fatal Fight Near Chihuahua
J A Fernandez says a Huerta envoy in El Paso relayed that in a clash between Constitutionalist and federal forces at Madura twelve miles from Chihuahua City, 168 Constitutionalist soldiers were killed and many were captured. The report adds the Constitutionists blew up their own trains when unable to advance, with Federals led by Colonel Mancillas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Fernandez
Huerta
San Antonio
el Paso
Madura
Chihuahua
Sr. Fernandez
Mancillas
Juarez Officials Report Mexican Relief Column Repulsed
Juarez officials say Pascual Orozco's relief column advancing from the south and repairing the railroad into Chihuahua repulsed the Constitutionalists at Mapula near Chihuahua, with 170 killed. Federal authorities report Venustiano Carranza ordered Pancho Villa not to attack Juarez to avoid provoking American intervention.
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Paso
Tex
Juarez
Chihuahua
Pascual Orozco
Mapula
Venustiano Carranza
Pancho Villa
Torres Denies Report On Expedition Pass Through Southwest
Gen. Luis E. Torres federal commander in Sonora under Diaz denied a report that the United States would be asked for permission to move a federal expedition through Texas New Mexico and Arizona to Sonora.
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Torres
el’ Paso
Tex
Luis E. Torres
Sonora
Diaz
Los Angeles
Aeport
United States
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Unworthy Applicants Seek Charity Under Scrutiny
The Associated Charities reported strict checks on aid seekers after Mrs. Sacha Haley encountered a man claiming destitution. He said he could not work since returning from Mexico, listing a machinist trade and two San Antonio children, while in fact his family numbered more, with forged addresses. The incident prompted wider charity efforts including support for a Canadian music teacher noted by The Light.
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Associated Charities
Sacha Haley
Mexico
San Antonio
Haley
Workmen's Circle to Hold Picnic at Muth's Garden
The Jewish Workmen's Circle announces its annual picnic at Muth's Garden on Sunday July 13 starting at 3 PM. The event invites members and supporters to gather for an afternoon of food and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workmen's Circle
Muth’s Garden
Stefansson Set to Continue Arctic Expedition Preparations
Vilhjalmur Stefansson plans to sail the Karluk from Nome tomorrow bound for Port Clarence for engine overhauls before a three year arctic stay. One hundred tons of coal, thirty dogs for the party, and launches for the Karluk and Alaska are procured as Stefansson reunites with Arctic colleagues.
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Nome
Arctic
Alaska
Vilhjamar Stefansson
Karluk
Port Clarence
Sewarg Peninsula
Bering Strait
Scotty Allan
RK. M. Anderson
Victoria Land
Stefansson
Riverside Restaurant Ad Declares Its Culinary Worth
An advertisement proclaims Riverside Restaurant as the place for good meals with a bold claim that “what everybody says must be so.” The compact copy highlights its appeal as a dining option in the area.
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Riverside
YWCA Basket Picnic At Hot Wells
The YWCA basketball team enjoyed an evening outing at the Hot Wells with guests including Mr. and Mrs. E D Love and Dr. and Mrs. Hastings. Attendees list numerous members and friends. The team plans a practice session Wednesday at 6:30 PM on the association grounds. Riverside Restaurant advert promotes family harmony through a social outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Wells
E. D. Love
G. Hastings
Birdie Coffey
Alma Shafer
Esther Hastings
Bonnie Green
Beulah Green
Grace O'Connor
Veda Gree
Opal Hughes
Josephine Schrott
Katie Mills
Beatrice Boreham
Martha Kyler
Eddie Gates
Nellie McIntosh
Mary Baccus
Bertha Tedstone
Juliet Westbrook
Bertha Billing
Leslie Burnside
Mrs. Shafer
Association
Bulgarians Ordered to Quit Turkey and Executions Reported
The report states Bulgarians ordered to quit Turkey and claims 22 notable men were killed at Seres. It also reports a bishop and 30 prominent Doiran residents were taken by Bulgarians and likely executed en route to Seres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Seres
Doiran
Greeks Decide to Fight as War Continues
In Athens on July 12 semi official reports say Greece rejects a Russian ceasefire proposal and insists peace must be won on the battlefield. Britain and France backed the proposal as Greek forces occupy Drama northeast of Serres, a town previously held by Greek troops.
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Athens
Great Britain
France
Drama
Seres
Bulgarians Seize Dedeagh Hatch on Aegean Sea
Reports claim Bulgarian forces have taken possession of Dedeag hatch on the Aegean Sea amid regional tensions. Authorities have not confirmed the move, and details remain disputed among observers.
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Dedeaghatch
Aegean Sea
Cheaper Homeseeker Rate Sought by San Antonians
San Antonio residents seek reinstatement of the $20 homeseeker rate from Missouri river common points to the Gulf coast after complaints over recent increases. The current rate stands at $32.50, and a St. Louis meeting June 9–10 addressed petitions filed by the Chamber of Commerce. George F. Lupton of the San Antonio and Aransas Pass attended but has not yet returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Passenger Agents’ Association
Missouri River
Gulf Coast
St. Louis
Chamber of Commerce
George F. Lupton
San Antonio and
Aransas Pass
Linden appoints S M Meeks as district attorney investigator
Linden officials name S M Meeks special investigator for the district attorney to visit crime scenes, gather evidence, take witness statements, and report to the district attorney. He will push investigations and prepare evidence for grand juries and courts under the district attorney’s jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Meeks
Linden
Meeks
Mr. Meeks
One Applicant in Sas pamco Postmaster Exam
This morning the Civil Service Commission held the examination for fourth class postmaster at Sas pamco. Only one applicant attended, a young woman from Saspameo, escorted by her mother. The current postmaster did not apply.
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Saspamco
the Civil Service Commission
Federal Building
Saspameo
Judge Masterson Killed In Houston Auto Crash
Judge James R. Masterson aged 75, a well known South Texas figure and former district judge, was struck by an automobile early today in Houston and died after noon. He served ten years on the district bench before 1890 and was brother of Harrisan and uncle of Judge William Masterson of the Fifty fifth district court.
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Judge Masterson
Houston
Tex
James R. Masterson
South Texas
Harris Asterson
William Masterson
Fifty-fifth District Court
Postmaster Primary In Progress In Palestine Texas
The first postmaster primary is under way in Palestine Texas on July 12 with ten candidates. A large vote is being polled and no issues are involved as all candidates have many supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Tex
Bandit kills watchman in Manitou hotel hold up
A masked bandit tried to rob a Manitou hotel night clerk early today, shot and killed the night watchman, and fled to the hills. A posse is in pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Colo
Manitou
Riverside Ady Urges Change of Eating Places
an old short ad suggests if dissatisfied with current eatery go to the Riv erside. the note is brief and uses casual language typical of classified ads.
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Ady
Receivers Set Salary at 18000 a Year for Rail Line
United States Circuit Judge Saborn today ordered the District Court to fix the salaries of W. C. Nixon and William Biddlg as new receivers of the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad at eighteen thousand dollars annually.
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ST. Louis
United States
Saborn
District Court
W. C. Nixon
William Biddlg
River side Restaurant cited by 413 Ib man
A 413 pound man said he obtained his meals at the River Side Restaurant according to a brief adv notice.
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Riverside
Weston Behind Schedule In Chicago Pedestrian Move
CHICAGO July 12 Edward Pay son Weston the aged long distance pedestrian who arrived here last night will leave today for Minneapolis slightly behind big schedule.
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Weston
Chicago
Edward ‘Payson Weston
Minneapolis
Mulhall Reveals Lobby Tactics to Senators in 1900s
The testimony details Mullhall’s role with the National Association of Manufacturers and his use of paid union workers to oppose Hughes and bolster Aldrich campaigns. Letters from Cushing and Alden show covert actions, with Mulhall claiming he acted to influence labor leaders while denying double-dealing.
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C. E. Alden
Foraker
Arthur B. Shelton
Aldrich
Mullhall
Rhode Island
Alden
Skelton
Association
Mulhall
McComas
Harry Co. Kurten
Council of Allied Building Trades of Philadelphia
Kurten
Hughes
Cummins
Senate
Overman
Senate Committee
Garrett
House
House Committee
James R. Ridge
Ridge
Cushing
McCarter
Taft
C. D. Firestone
Columbus Buggy Company
Col. W. H. Morgan
Alliance
Ohio
John N. Taylor
East Liverpool
D. J. Sinclair
Steubenville
J. H. Hanna
Cleveland
Senator Foraker
Paterson
National Association of Manufacturers
American Federation of Labor
Republican Campaign Committee
Michael Collins
Philadelphia
Jacob Cassilear
New York
William J. Ryan
Electrical Workers’ Union
George Burk
George Burke
Internal Revenue
Senator Cummins
Ryan
Reed
Maryland
Senator Walsh
Baltimore
George B. Squiers
Page
Albany
Boss Barnes
Emery
Highland Park 10 Have Sewers Soon
Highland Park members of the Improvement club hear a sewerage plan report from Judge A L Matlock O G Franz and J Coryell. The group also notes street lights water pressure plans fire protection and better mail service. Bonds for city and school issues are endorsed for July 18 with an eight room school planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Park
Highland Park Improvement Club
A. L. Matlock
O. G. Franz
J. =. Coryell
The
Gas & Electric Company
Brown
Burleson
L. P. Peck
C. M. Robert
Auto wedding staged at doorstep in San Francisco
Reverend Charles F. Abed of the First Congregational Church officiated as Frederick Ford Conger of Chico and Helen Kathryne Hunter of Spokane married in an automobile outside the pastor's home. Conger said he proposed in the same car, prompting the impromptu ceremony with a gathered crowd.
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San Francisco
Charles F. Abed
First Congregational Church
Frederick Ford Conger
Chico
Helen Kathryne Hunter
Spokane
Tonneau
Conger
The Servant Problem Solved Arrives Morpove Girls
In San Diego a group of Morpove Indian girls from Parker school on the Colorado river agency arrived June 16. Aged 13 to 17, they are sturdy and trained in domestic science and nursing. Mrs Wells, the matron, will oversee them as they enter service here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Parker School
Colorado River Agency
San Deigo
Soda fountain network fuels large US market
Officials estimate at least 75,000 soda fountains operate in the United States with a $50 million investment. The sector's annual receipts may total $500 million, shaping a major distribution and consumer flow in the soft drink industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Melancholy Women Endorsed by Eldon Woman
A Missouri woman describes relief from displacement and chronic pain after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She notes improved strength, appetite, and mood, claiming the remedy cured nervous weakness and menstrual pain after other treatments failed. The ad urges readers to try the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
T. Hurley
Eldon
Missouri
Obituary notices for Reichman Sherwood and Barnes
Mrs. Hattie Reichman 32 died at South Heights apartments after months of illness. Surviving two daughters a son a brother and two sisters burial in Hallettsville. Miss Evan Sherwood 55 a governess died in a local hospital after one month in the city. A brother at San Angelo survives burial to San Angelo. L L Barnes 22 died suddenly in Fort Worth and funeral arrangements await relatives arrival from other parts of the state.
Fifty year old Civil War letter reaches widow
Pottsville resident Henry C. Russell wrote from Fort Washington on May 30 1861 and sent a relic of Colonel Ellsworths shirt. The missive found among old papers arrived by mail today. Russell died about five years ago.
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Pottsville
Fort Washington
Henry C. Russell
United States
M. E. Richards
Pottstown
Russell
E. E. Ellsworth
Alexandria
Marshall House
Oats Grow On Sheep in Galion Ohio
A ram rubbed against a straw stack and collected oats seed in its wool. Rain and sun caused the seed to sprout, producing a crop of oats on the ram’s back. Owner David Lynch fears keeping the ram still long enough to harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galion
David Lynch
Lynch
Fungus Kills Pest In Ness County Grasshoppers
Grasshoppers feared to devastate Ness county crops in Kansas are being killed by a fungus. State entomologist 8 J Hunter reports millions of grasshoppers dying from the outbreak as investigators study the fungus and a weed shipment with dead insects is sent to the University of Kansas for analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Kan
Ness County
J. Hunter
Department
University of Kansas
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Embrgoy
David Lamar
J. P. Morgan & Co
Steel Trust
Edward Lauterbach
Lamar
Orient Bank
Dr. Charissevis
King
King Peter OF
Servia
Saou
Charles Rees
Rees
Houston ST
Princess Theater
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