End of Huerta Regime Reforms Aimed at Armies
Huerta orders army reform including conversion of irregular officers to regular rank. He pushes lances for cavalry and increases automobile use for rapid rear mobility. Blanquet recalls his Maximilian firing squad service while wearing a gold coin.
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Zapatistas
Quintanoo Roo
Federal District
Tlalpam
San Angel
San Francisco
Pascual Orozco
Huerta
Orozco
Salazar
Campa
South Africa
National Railway
War Department
Blanquet
Mondragon
Maximilian
Queretaro
Maximilian Blanquet
Villa moves forces to protect Americans in Chihuahua region
Tele grams to General Scott report General Villa has shifted a strong detachment from Ascension to the Madera lumber district to guard Americans employed by the Pearson syndicate. A courier says Villa assures life and property are safe at Madera. Bissell and MacDonald, mine company managers, are imprisoned in Chihuahua with risk of execution. An appeal to Secretary Bryan seeks Bissell’s release through the U.S. consul at Chihuahua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tex
Hugh L. Scott
Fort Bliss
C. A. P. Hatfield
Thirteenth Cavalry
Columbus
N. M
Francisco Villa
Chihuahua
Ascension
Madera Lumber District
Pearson Syndicate
Hatfield
Pancho Villa
Villa
Madera
Charles Bissell
Mine Company of America
Bernard MacDonald
San Patricio Mining Company
Santa Barbara
W. S. Mayo
East St. Louis
Ills
Santa Rosalie
Bissell
American Smelting and Refining Company
MacDonald
Parral
Santa Rosalia
Federals
Orozco
Bryan
Federals drive back near Monclova in Mexican campaign
About 500 federals sortie from Monclova to ward Hermanas. outposts fall back to Adjuntas and advance toward Estancia where they clash and are driven to Monclova. Desertions rise, several businessmen executed for alleged Carrancista ties, refugees report. Reinforcements reach Piedras Negras as Musquiz opposition grows. A petition circulated by Eagle Pass refugees seeks clemency for Frederico Guajardo and associates.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Monclova
Hermanas
Adjuntas
Estancia
Francisco Delgado
Francisco Garza
Piedras Negras
Columbia
Rafael Musquiz
Carranza
Torreon
Frederico Guajardo
Blanco outlines plans in interview from Brownsville
General Blanco, commander of the Constitutionalist army in Tamaulipas and Nuevo Leon, says in his first AP interview that the revolutionary movement aims to establish political rights and to pursue economic and social reforms. He outlines two primary objectives and discusses the movement's scope and goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Tex
Blanco
Tamaulipas
Nuevo Leon
Mexico
Associated Press
Hind Not A Prisoner In Mexican Skirmish
Admiral Cowles reported Hind, the American railroad man, was not a prisoner at Guaymas. Hind left federal lines and could not cross back as Constitutionalists denied entry. American and British oil camps at Juan Casiano and Potrero del Llana were said robbed. Manuel Garcia of San Antonio, once held on political suspicion in Tampico, was released via Consul General Miller. L H Morrison under suspicion at Guaymas will be moved to the cruiser Pittsburg for removal from Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Cowles
Guaymas
Navy Department
Thomas Hind
Mexico
Hind
Juan Casiano
Potrero del Llana
Tampico
Manuel Garcia
San Antonio
Tex
Miller
L. H. Morrison
Admiral Cowles
Pittsburg
U. S. Shrinking From Duty in Mexico Policy
London Times editorial critiques U S policy toward Mexico arguing a passive stance risks neutrality becoming a duty shirk and may provoke a crisis if it continues. The piece asserts three years of non intervention offer little tangible aid and calls for reconsideration of American responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Times
United States
Mexico
Mutiny at Belem Prison Ends in Guards Killing One
A Belem prison mutiny was quickly suppressed last night as guards opened fire, killing one inmate and injuring others. The incident led to renewed clashes and heightened security within the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Belem
Mutiny Report Indicates Knife Armed Rebels Near Torreon
Officials say Torreon has not been attacked or besieged. A detach ment has been sent from Torreon toward Monclova after mutineers wounded two others, with most rebels armed with knives.
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Torreon
Monclova
American colony in Madera reports no incident
A report from Madera via a messenger to Chiuhuahua states the American colony there remains safe and undisturbed. American Consul Letcher in Chiuhuahua wired the State Department confirming quiet conditions today.
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Washington, D. C
Madera
Chihuahua
Letcher
State Department
No Elections In Sonora State August Planned
The Constitutionalist committee announced that no elections would be held in Sonora in August. Elections will be held only after peace is restored. The state legislature will dissolve automatically, leaving Governor Pesquiera in control.
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Sonora
Douglas
Arizona
Constitutionalist Committee
Pesquiera
Real Estate Transfers of 1910s Chronicle City Listings
A lengthy list of property transfers naming buyers and sellers such as Rosa and W Ewing Levi and Z Johnson L B Haines B M Chalk and others. Transactions cover diverse parcels including blocks on Gladstone Avenue Singer Place Hyde Park and Los Angeles Heights with prices from 1 to 15000 dollars and dates from 1912 to 1919.
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E. D. Mayes
Annie F. King
Bradford
Higginbotham
NS. Whitworth
T. O. Murphy
New City Block
Speed Street
Harlandale Realty Company
Sarah F
A. A. Herdman
T. H. C. Hyde
J. E. Webb
C. A. Goeth
R. L. Bridgeman
Missionfield
EK. L
T. B. Applewhite
J. J. Petach
Otto A. Tatach
George Kettler
New City
Cloudcroft
Theresa Dietsch
J. H. Haile
A. RB. Stephens
West Side
Na-Varra Street
Travis and
Pecan Streets
Morris
Movies Give Clue In Missing Child Case
Olga Ellis, aged five, may be located through a film appeal. John Ellis of Revere Massachusetts is sought after taking his daughter to California. A Berkeley teacher provided a photo and address, and Myrtle Palmer of a hotel identified the girl from a hotel stay. Police search continues in Eureka California as the man used the name D Delisle. A separate report notes a massive 207 by 8 1/2 foot belt in an Austrian steel mill transmitting about 8000 horsepower.
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San Francisco
Olga Ellis
Revere
Mass
California
John Ellis
Berkeley
Moving Picture Agency
Myrtle Palmer
Moving Picture Theater
D. Delisle
Eureka
Cal
Notable Visitors At San Antonio Hotels
A long list of guests and registrants at San Antonio hotels includes J. M. Ward of Waco, Mr. and Mrs. L. Smith of Burnet, John G. Rix of Kansas City, J. M. Cartwright of Paris, J. C. Scott of Galveston, T. J. Woody of New York, John C. Lewis of Houston, Paul Bosselman of St. Louis, Mr. and Mrs. George H. Parks of Richmond, JW. N. Hubbard of St. Louis, A. L. Gray of St. Louis, Wentworth Brown of Houston, G. KR. Hess of St. Louis, Arthur J. Cook of Belton, and many others at the St. Anthony, Menger, Bowie, Gunter, Crockett, Savoy, and Bexar hotels. A. Sanner and daughter depart for Kerrville and New York on a vacation trip.
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J. M. Ward
Wacos
Gunter
L. Smith
Burnet
Tex
St. Anthony Hotel
John G. Rix
Kansas City
Bexar Hotel
J. M. Cartwright
Paris
Bowle, Hr
A. Ziegelmeyer
Gal-veston
Crockett Hotel
J. C. Scott
Galveston
Savoy
T. J. Woody
New York
Menger
John C. Lewis
Houston
Paul Bosselman
St. Louis
Bexar
George H. Parks
Richmond
Bowie Hotel
JW. N. Hubbard
A. L. Gray
Wentworth Brown
Gunter Hotel
G. KR. Hess
Crockett
Arthur J. Cook
Belton
St. Anthony
Alfred Sanner
Kerrville
East
Ta Sanner
BE. L. Hebbling
LaPorte
Ind
Bowle
R. Archibald
Memphis
Louis N. Jacoby
Dallas
Menger Hotel
J. R. Martin
L. E. Bissell
Atlanta
Harlandale hot sulphur baths claim cures for many ailments
Thousands of people are urged to visit Harlandale for hot sulphur water cures said to restore health after a few baths. Physicians send patients in ambulances and on crutches, with many reporting relief from rheumatism and other illnesses. The ad invites readers to ask for a booklet and take the South Flores streetcar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlandale
South Flores Street
Foreigners Seek Naval Guard as Rebels Retreat
Urgent pleas from Ku Ling foreigners, over 2000 residents mostly women and children, urge protection. Northern forces began a general advance yesterday, rebels retreated, a column crossed the Yangtse Kiang and captured Oliphant Island before shelling Pu Kow forts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hankow
Ku Ling
Kiu
Fu Chow Quiet After Shanghai Setback
In Fu Kien, locals show passive stance after the southern revolutionary defeat near Shanghai. Most oppose war though a small youth bulge demands redress. Japanese marines land briefly, censorship tight, colored republican flag remains over city offices while forts lose their banners.
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FU Chow
Shanghai
Fu Kien
Buzzards Bay Whaling Tale and Cape Cod Canal Outlook
The Daisy returns to New Bedford unloading oil while locals savor its scent. Beaches bloom with cranberries and roses as the Joseph Jefferson colony ends. August Belmont’s Cape Cod Canal nears opening with dredges at Sagamore and end cuts, promising 1915 commerce. Cape Cod life remains unchanged with Ramblers on roads and a Sagamore freight car shop notable.
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New York World
New Bedford
City Wharf
Joseph Jefferson
Rip
August Belmont
Cape Cod
Parnstable County
Charles H. Taylor
Boston Globe
Cleveland
Cape Cod Bay
Sandwich
Sagamore
Plymouth
Mattapoisett
Buzzard’s Bay
Puzzard's Bay
Taylor
America
Rebuilding Man’s Face in Missouri
Pierce Fleming of near Graham undergoes a remarkable series of operations to reconstruct his burned face after a house fire. A Kansas City surgeon reshaped his ears and nose and is now working on his eyes, with the new features closely resembling the originals. An English patent has been granted for a Fender to brush obstructions from in front of an automobile wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Pierce Fleming
Missouri
Fleming
Pierce
Kansas City
Wilson Policy to Offer Mediation in Mexican Crisis
Ambassador Wilson pressed for a free discussion with Secretary Bryan on Mexico as he prepared a four hour resume of the situation and met with Bryan after a talk with the ambassador. Del Valle and Wilson traveled together and Del Valle delivered a report of recommendations from Mexico. The foreign relations committee will hear Wilson next week and will not endorse action until after talks with Bryan and further briefings.
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Bryan
Foreign Relations Committee
Wilson
del Vaile
State Department
del Valle
Ambassador Wilson
Mexico
Diaz
Washington
California
Los Angeles
Department
White House
Senate
State Department Aroused Over Wilson Utterances
Special to The Light Washington July 26 Ambassador Wilson arrives brazen over criticism and the State Department plans to curb his unwise remarks. He accuses Mrs Madero of forging letters which she and friends deny. Officials hint at recall while Wilson defends his stance on mediation and Mexican reform. He cites bandit tactics by Carranza followers and lauds Sonora revolt led by Pesauiera as genuine.
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Washington,d. C
Ambassador Wilson
State Department
Wilson
New York
Madero
Department
Mexico
Sonora
Pesauiera
Republic
Weston Nears Minneapolis
Edward Payson Weston reached Eau Claire Wis late yesterday to complete his long walk from New York to Minneapolis with only seven miles remaining before finishing the journey.
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Weston
Minneapolis
Eau Claire
Wis
Edward Payson
New York
President nominates Enloe for Oklahoma US marshal
President Wilson nominates B A Enloe Jr of Oklahoma for United States marshal for the eastern district of Oklahoma. The announcement came from Washington with the formal selection noted on July 26.
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Oklahoma
Washington, D. C
Wilson
B. A. Enloe Jr
United States
Letting the Cat Out of the Bag Origin Story
A historical quip explains how deceitful sellers once tried to trade a cat in a bag for a pig. When buyers opened the bag prematurely, the cat leaped out, revealing the fraud and giving rise to the expression letting the cat out of the bag.
Funeral services for Wilhelm Haas 84 in San Antonio
Wilhelm Haas age 84 died Thursday night at his son's home on Jones Road. Services were held at 3 pm at the San Antonio Undertaking Company parlor with Rev. O Hartmann of St. John's Lutheran Church. Burial followed in the new Lutheran cemetery. He leaves three sons Louis Julius Oscar and two daughters Mrs Hilja Schmidt and Mrs Alvina Schael, all of Bexar county. Added notices urge sausage buyers to seek tins tagged for freshness from Union Meat Company.
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Haas
Wilhelm Haas
Jones Road
San Antonio
Injured laborer struck by auto near West Commerce Steves
Louis Cavern, a laborer, was knocked to the pavement by an automobile at 9 pm near West Commerce and Steves streets. The driver allegedly failed to stop and fled before police arrived. Cavern received medical aid with no serious injury. Police later discussed multiple traffic ordinance violations and fines at court.
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Louis
Commerce
Steves
Lowther
Melons on Ice Bond's Houston Street
A brief Adv item notes melons on ice at Bond's location on 235 E Houston St with advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond's
Houston St
Cows Crew With Knife Delays Southern Pacific Train
Southern Pacific passenger No 7 was halted for 15 minutes at a crossing when a man armed with a knife boarded as the train slowed. Conductor H Erkel and others held off the threat until police arrived and subdued the assailant who said he meant no harm and simply wanted to ride home after losing his ticket.
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Southern Pacific
West
G. N
H. Erkel
Erkel
Lancaster
American Pair Beats Britons in Wimbledon Doubles
United States duo Maurice E. McLoughlin and Harold P. Hackett defeated England’s H. Roper Barrett and C. P. Dixon in five sets to win the doubles match in the Dwight F. Lee International trophy at Wimbledon. Princess Mary watched from the royal box.
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Wimbledon
United States
England
Dwight Fee
McLoughlin
Hackett
Barrett
Dixon
J. C. Parke
Maurice E. McLoughlin
San Francisco
R. Norris Williams
C. P. Dixon
Williams
Tied to Bed as House Fire Ends in Arson Arrests
Jennie Lord was found tied to a bed in a cottage in Dallas as the house burned last night. Fay Parker, an iceman, rescued her after Lillie Taylor, the other occupant, summoned him. Jennie Lord's brother in law Frank Tord and W. B. Wrigley were arrested for arson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Jennie Lord
Fay Parker
Lillie Taylor
Frank Tord
W. B. Wrigley
Nominations Approved for Ambassadors and Minister
The Senate foreign relations committee will favorably report four nominations including James Gerard of New York as ambassador to Germany Frederick C Penfield of Pennsylvania as ambassador to Austria and Charles B Hartman of Montana as minister to Ecuador.
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Washington, D. C
James Gerard
New York
Germany
Frederick C. Penfield
Pennsylvania
Austria
Charles 8. Hartman
Montana
Ecuador
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Cure Reported After Kidney Disease Remedy Use
A Hydesville resident credits Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy and Warner's Safe Nervine for recovery from Bright's disease after a doctor's grave prognosis. The testimonial states dramatic improvement within a few months.
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Bright
Warner
B. Sparks
Hydesville
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Vera Cruz
San Luis Potosi
Venustiano Carranza
Coahuila
U. S
London Times
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Prince Louis OF
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Prince Albert
Monte Carlo
Newport
Prince Louis
Madera Colony
I. A. Rosenfield
EB. V. Boggs
Shangai
Buzzard's Bay
Mr. Bryan
Bell Telephone System
The
Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone Company
Grand Opera House
Union Meat Company
Foley
Fischer Drug Co
Adv
Man
Princess Mary II
Warner's
Safe Remedies Co
Rochester
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