Final U S note on submarine warfare sent to Germany
Washington July 24 The United States issued a final note to Germany warning that any repetition of submarine acts violating American rights would be deemed deliberately unfriendly The note remains open for a German reply disavowing sinking of the Lusitania and offering assurances for future actions It asserts the United States will press for freedom of the seas and adherence to international law and humanity The text released to Ambassador Gerard stresses that the note represents the government’s final word and rejects German proposals for partial waivers The note is in Berlin and no reply is expected for several days
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Wilson to lead defense work for possible crisis
President Wilson returns to Washington to confer with Secretary of War and Secretary of the Navy on a national defense program. He has asked War and Navy heads to prepare reports outlining a practical plan, aiming for ready information for Congress and a unified military effort. The aim is to frame a definite army program and citizen training in line with American policy and traditions.
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First Bexar County Bale Of Cotton Sold At Market
The first Bexar County bale of cotton to reach San Antonio markets was sold Saturday morning at the San Antonio Cotton Exchange. Produced on Judge Winchester Kelgus's Casien farm in Texas it sold to Willem Sempans at eleven cents a pound. The bale weighed 460 pounds and was graded good middling. The first bale last year appeared on the market July 21.
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The Sunday Light Reports Graphic Hosenihs Murder Story
The Sunday Light presents a vivid, graphic account of the Hosenihs murder, with Charles Becker linked to the Wednesday edition. Noted war correspondent Wyat… documents a line of detection and curb stories, highlighting the paper’s reputation for bold, dramatic reporting and compelling features.
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Fort Worth banker E B Baldridge dies at home
E B Baldridge president of Fort Worth Savings and Trust Gates Party was found dead in a barn near Arlington Heights after a self inflicted gunshot. He was a leading local financier and civic figure, survived by a widow, five children and a brother. The bank faces receivership with W B Paddick named receiver. details describe Baldridge’s rapid rise from cowboy to banker and investor in West Texas holdings.
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Baldridge
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Denton
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Indians Hold Mexico City Amid Zapata Retreat
Mexico City is described as in the hands of a band of 200 Indians. Zapata forces retreating have torn up the railroad to Cuernavaca and Toluca. All houses and bakeries are closed and food is scarce. The relief committee cannot help due to food shortages. The outside world has no communications except a courier.
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Zapula
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Ny Courier
Mexico
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Weather Locale Forecast From Various Cities
Fragmented forecast notes list Betavine night and Sunday fair conditions with vague temps. Entries for St Louis Milwaukee Chicago Denver New York and other locales show temperatures, wind directions, and lows/highs though many words are garbled.
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Ram
Iain Perstare
Denver
York
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Eastland Disaster Claims Hundreds. Rescue Push Continues
Chicago mourns as hundreds of Eastland passengers are recovered from the capsized steamer. Officials report up to 1200 feared dead, with 679 bodies accounted for by 2 PM as rescue teams drill holes in the hull and city agencies mobilize, while arrests are sought for ship officers.
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Chicago
Chicago River
Eastland
Western Electric Company
David Jones
John K. Vrace
Cook Couity
Harry Pedersen
Dell Fisher
Pedersen
Federal Grand Jury to Probe Eastland Disaster Arrests
Chicago July 24 Federal Judge K M Landis ordered a special grand jury to investigate the Eastland disaster. Captain Harry Pedersen and First Mate Dell Fisher were arrested as steamboat inspectors, police, coroner and state's attorney begin parallel probes into ballast pumping and weight on deck.
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K. M. Landis
William Nicholas
Eastland
Harry Pedersen
Dell Fisher
St. Joseph
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Detroit
Tra B. Mansfield
City in Mourning After River Disaster Wreck Victims
Rescue operations continue as divers search the wreck for victims. Police forge river response plans and dam closures to aid recovery. Mourning spreads through the loop district as theaters churches and businesses suspend activity and communities gather to pray.
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