Resignation Rumors and Prussian Electoral Reform Debate
A renowned historian and Prussian publisher endorses immediate electoral reform as conservatives align with middle parties. He notes opposition fears a delayed or crippled reform, and that reforms in England, Belgium, and Italy heighten pressure for progress in Prussia amid a hard political struggle. The outlook suggests opponents may prevail despite advocacy.
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Anyremand
Preussische Jahrbucher
England
Belgium
Italy
Prussia
Emperor William Meets Chancellor in Germany Crisis Report
A Berlin semi official dispatch says Emperor William held a multi hour interview with Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg and heard his report on the political situation. The crown council session extended to Tuesday morning with resignations accepted and new socialist led ministries planned.
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Amsterdam
William
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Berlin
Crown Council
Reicheteag
Herbert
David
Vienna
Vossische Zeitung
Matthias Erzberger
Reichstag
Charles
Weser Zeitung
Bremen
Krupp
The
Krupps
Enjoined as Regent Defies Mandate on Budget
The board debated budget measures and discussed invoking Austin for university affairs. W. P. Allen urged focusing on the medical branch budget before travel to Austin. Dr. Vinson defended the budget process, noting faculty input and economies. A two-thirds vote was needed to reclaim the motion.
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Austin
W. P. Allen
Allen
Dr. Vinson
Texas Sheriffs Meet at Camp Kelly Aboard
Texas sheriffs and families toured Camp Kelly aviation posts after a breakfast at the Gunter hotel. W. H. Adams of Comal was elected president by acclamation with Jesse B. Farris as vice president and Miss L. M. Kirk re-elected secretary treasurer. The assembly heard talks on crime prevention and border security, praised the Texas Rangers, and welcomed membership applications to the Texas Historical Landmarks Association. A Mexican dinner and a Mexican band capped the evening with speeches from city and county officials.
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W. H. Adams
Comal County
Sheriffs’ Association of Texas
Gunter
Adams
Jesse B. Farris
DeWitt County
L. M. Kirk
Austin
Camp Kelly
Texas
Gunter Hotel
South San Antonio
Aviation Post
S. S. Fleming
McLennan
W. M. Woodall
State Comptroller’s Department
Wootall
W. H. Duncan
Texas Rangers
Border County
Rio Grande
W. T. Vann
Brownsville
Felice Newton
John Tobin
Newton
Goetz
Cabinet members drill at Washington home yard
Early morning strollers found four Cabinet members and several Federal Reserve Board officials at the home of William Kent in downtown Washington. Army style exercises were conducted on the lawn with the vigor of recruits as assistant secretaries of many departments watched. Similar drill sessions are planned four mornings each week.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Cabinet
Federal Reserve Board
William Kent
Tariff Committee
Army
Gonzales Not Coming Here From Mexico City Visit
General Pablo Gonzales commanding Constitutionalist troops in Mexico City arrived at New Laredo Mexico on Wednesday evening. He will stay two or three days then return to Mexico City. A consul report said he has no plan to stop in San Antonio en route east and is visiting family before resuming duty.
Guilford Sets Record On Midlothian Course
Chicago July 12 Jess Guil ford Massachusetts champion set a Midlothian Country Club record with a 71 in the Western Amateur Championship third round eighteen holes. His opponent Ken neth Edwards was four down, Edwards shot 75.
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Chicago
Jess Guilford
Massachussetts
Midlothian Country Club
Kenneth Edwards
Edwards
John G. Anderson
New York
Ned Sawyer
Donald Edwards
Jack May
Buenos Aires
Francis Ouimet
Peter Burnett
Ouimet
Burnett
Sawyer
Robert Markwell
Guilford
G. Decker French
Rock Island
Midlothian
Worthington
Great Britain
Reuben Bush
Allies May Revise Their War Aims
London July 12 Lord Robert Cecil announced in the house of commons that Britain has informed the Russian government of its willingness to discuss revising the war aims of the Entente allies. The British government is consulting with the allied powers on how the discussion could best take place.
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London
Lord Robert Cecil
House of Commons
Hat misadventure ends with ashes and thanks
Captain Kay of the British Navy anchors at Aden. A moth eaten hat case hidden name leads to repeated recoveries and gifts from American Captain Niles. After police reward, Kay burns the hat in the furnace, preserving the inscription Capt. Kay R. S. N. as it becomes ash.
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Key
Aden
East Indies
Captain Kay
Captain Nile
Captain Niles
Niles
Capt. Kay
Liberty Bonds Fall to New Low on New York Exchange
Liberty Loan bonds set a fresh low today on the New York stock exchange with a $10,000 block selling at 9945 50s, equivalent to a $1 loss per $1000 bond.
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New York
Liberty Loan
Stock Exchange
Cotton Seed Flour as Meat Substitute Revealed by Texas Chemist
Dietitian G B Frapps endorses pure cotton seed flour mixed with wheat flour as a nourishing, cheaper alternative to meat and eggs. The article details protein content, fat reduction, and long list of household recipes from bread to desserts using the cotton seed flour.
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Dietitian
Lida May Briggs
South
G. 8. Frapps
College Station
Texas
Europe
Italian Government Promises Quick Handling of Cocchi Case
Rome officials pledged that Alfredo Cocchi will be processed within legal limits to avoid delays. Joseph W. Frigg, representing Pope Commissioner Woods of Newark, conveyed the promise to expedite the case to the Italian government.
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Rome
Hly
Alfredo Cocchi
Joseph W. Firigg
Woods
Newark
Police Trial Beginnings Tied to Cruger Murder Case
The trials of three Pace lieutenants and two detective sergeants linked to the Cruger murder case were set to begin today. The group, under the eyes of three Godley deputy police commissioners, faces charges of neglect of duty.
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Pace Leutenants
Lergeants
Cruger
Compromise Averts Strike In Bridgeport Tool Shops
Bridgeport, July 12. A compromise 10 percent wage increase, instead of the demanded 15 percent, averts a threatened strike of tool makers and machinists at the American-British Company. Federal conciliator William Blackman announced the accord.
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Bridgeport
Conn
William Blackman
That Was a Homely Woman Seen With Him Last Night
A terse exchange reveals a man admitting a woman was with him last night. He asks a companion not to tell his wife, insisting the woman did not know about it. The dialogue hints at a scandalous alleged affair.
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