Increage in Budget and Tax Plan Outlined
City officials project a total budget around 1,654,707 with a $218,000 rise over last year. Mayor Brown hopes tighter paper taxes and bond funds cover most of the gap, aiming for a possible 10 cent rise per $100 of taxable value if pace taxes fall short.
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Brown
Wipeaper
Wille
Algad
Mik
Ine
Annens
Tim Whl
Sori
Saanaainmey
Steves
Hwever
Henent Balanes
Malm Plaza
Merce
Prid Santa Rosa Avenue
Aiter
Ctr
War Loan Deals Begin At Throgmorth Latrest
Mild excitement spread in Throgmorth as the war loan conversion rights opened. Brokers moved toward the Bank of Grand to secure certificates, sellers to provide certificate numbers before transferring holdings. The stock exchange opened with notable attendance and fluctuations.
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Dundon
Brokure
Giand
Mexican Taken From Officer And Hanged In Brownsville
A Mexican suspect was abducted from Deputy Sheriff Frank Curr and hanged near Brownsville. The event occurred early tonight as authorities found a man dead, with three bullets fired from behind. Rangers were dispatched from Del Rio to bolster patrols near Laredo to curb border depredations.
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Brownsville
Tex
Juh
Eeven
Eheriff
Frank Curr
Mura Veisaner
Muauz
Myiyiex
Flanech
Fruken
Muroz
Venir
Wolee
Surty
Mise Sm
Autor
Flaniyert
Ye Laurin
Vox
Dinty Petdprain Swiders
Vexas Rangers
American cargoes held up in Rotterdam
Bays consigned to American citizens valued at 10,000,000 dollars lie at the harbor of Rotterdam awaiting the British American negotiations over the order to convoy with Germany. Some consignments, of Dutch origin, are being sought by official State Department aid to secure safe passage for their portion.
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Washington
Pe Hocky
Retterlamn
Poland
Hollayy
Rounell
Convorse
Garmany
Holglun Orig
Efforta
No One Misses This Boy Among Eastland Dead
In Chicago on September 38 a year old unclaimed unidentified boy numbered 295 is among the Eastland dead. Thousands of searches failed, and the public claims him as kin. A mound of flowers and messages marks the tiny body with wreaths bearing tributes.
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Chicago
Grand Jury in Eastland Case Begins Work
The Eastland disaster grand jury opens proceedings in Chicago with federal and state officials probing crew competency and ship construction. Witnesses include Eastland manager William J. Shull and inspectors from Grand Haven. Coroner’s jury had urged charges against several executives and inspectors for improper construction and operation. Federal control and jurisdiction questions loom as Maley Hoyne weighs county action.
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Chicago
Fil
Cay Verine
Feneral Grand Jury
Che Sipambest
Alizee
Ken
Beerelare of
Commerce
Wilthim OC Redflets
United States
Ntormoy
Binake Vsiataut
Stiaton
Chubaugh
Uateans
Hell
Willian J. Shull
Keanral
Wuxtland
Nypuction Service
Inapeetian
Ty District
Spucturs Wekle
Reld
Grend Maven
Mich
Manslavehter
Willem H. Han
Bestland
Harry Pederben
Joseph N. Wirlekden
Wastland
Walter K. Greenebaum
Indiana ‘Transportation, Company
Hubert Reid
Charles
C. Eckliff
Grand Haven
Maley Hoyne
ReGfield
Eastland inquiry cited against Hull and company
William H. Hull of the St. Joseph Chicago Steamship Co left for Chicago to testify before a federal grand jury investigating the Eastland disaster. Attorneys sought protections to return him safely after testimony. Four men faced indictments in Chicago as authorities pressed charges related to the wreck.
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T. Joseph
Mich
William H. Hull
St. Joseph- Chicago Steamship Company
Vie Bastian
Chicago
Federal
Eastland
United States
Hull Whitene
Chitago
Justlen
Companie
Twelve Held For Blackhand Plots In New England
Twelve natives from Southern Italy were arrested in a wave tied to Black Hand plots that allegedly sought large sums from shopkeepers. Police say the suspects, long accused of criminal schemes, face deportation proceedings as investigators pursue further leads and possible connections to recent shootings in the district.
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Alansas Ecp
Addey
Maly
Dallas Dynamite Theft Trial Summary
In Dallas a case centers on Young Moore Stil held amid a dynamite theft investigation. Clues involve a treacherous exchange at a store and a veteran foreman, with charges including explosives possession and use. Detectives questioned Moore after the incident and the case proceeded in court.
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Young Moore
Dallas
Toy
Ity
Vitor
Wieshir
Waltave Moore
Mt Suider Cheroviderna
Vadytit
Wendy
Bidgery
Sider Moore
Mort Worth
Wallace
Moore
Damages Sought in Leelanaw Case Against Germany
U S officials draft a note to Germany seeking damages for the loss of the American steamer Leelanaw after a German submarine attacked near the Orkney Islands last Sunday. The case hinges on alleged violation of the 1828 treaty, with reports that the Leelanaw attempted to escape but was warned and searched.
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D C
State Department
Germany
Leelanaw
Orkney Islands
Dennison
Dundee
Scotland
Leeranaw
Lee
Davisses
William P. Frye
Brussels Fined Again by German Authorities
A 21,490,000 fine was levied on Brussels by German authorities for the destruction of a Benpetin fitigble hal lec al Fvere by aviators of the Gn tepte. Amsterdan dispatch June 24 reports British air forces attacked Zeppelin sheds north of Brussels and set fire to the building, destroying the Zeppelin.
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Paris
Brussels
Consentienite
Gntepte
Havre
Amsterdan
Every. Tu
Local boats bustle as Chicago reports raise safety concerns
A late July report from Juvenile Protective Association highlights risks aboard juvenile crews and inspections by federal authorities. The Chicago harbor scene shows repeated boat traffic and concerns over safety and oversight.
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Chicago
Juvenile Protective Association
Trail Sinsfield
Whline Nickelus
Marines Land in Port-au-Prince as Aid Off Shore Remains Ready
Additional American marines arrive at Port-au-Prince raising force to 1500 for protection of lives and property. Reports say 300 men landed at Caperton's orders while the fleet off shore stands by to aid if needed and the French capital sees heightened tension amid unrest and political upheaval.
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Tuten
3Aperten
Amioricsis
Joiue
Guantnamo
Jason
Eee
Officinia
Ren
Aguiral Caperton
Hortus-Pelice
Rene Auinna Caperton
Heltz
Aasassii
United States
Malflen
Tean
Caperion
Prines
Navy Department
Agupta
TyLs
Xeurnen
Mare Dufermas Lion
Washington
French Consulate Cape Hatsien Tension Signals Navy Aid
A dispatch from Washington reports the French consulate at Cape Hatsien facing tension. The United States cruiser Eagle has been assigned to protect the consulate as consuls seek safety amid unrest. State authorities issued cables early in the day to confirm the move.
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Washington, W
Cape Hats
United States
Eagle
Lansing Asks Respite In Mexican Condemned Cases
Secretary of State Robert Lansing asks for reprieves as the state board of pardons and paroles meets to consider five Mexican men sentenced to be hanged tomorrow at Florence. Habeas corpus hearings were heard late as officials weigh further delays while the penitentiary awaits the final action.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Judy
Robert Lansing
Askibe
State Board of Perdons and Paroles
Werence
Florence
Wily Wiley Jones
Ceneral
Hite
Frank Trott
C. Q. Case
Public Instruction
France War Costs and Naval Credit Details From Budget Report
A fragment finds figures on France's war expenses and budget summaries. It notes supplementary naval credits for 1916 with a cited total of 615,090,000 francs and mentions naval officers including retirements and transfers in the U.S. and Pacific commands, plus admiralty notes and oblique references to shipyard activity and promotions.
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Paris
Naval Creditie
Carranza reports Pachuca taken in Mexican campaign
General Morrante cabled Washington that his forces captured Pachuca after hard fighting near Mealon Diy and Vieisling column near Carranza dispatches. Villa and Zapata partisans move to join, Pachuca cut off from Mexico City as Carranza claims victory against L Mesto forces. Counterfeit ring arrests reported as Americans charged with circulating counterfeit notes.
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Morrante
Washington
Ater Sixnaling
Paelwen
Wilhen
Mealun Diy
Carranze
Dettid
Gonzales
Villa Force
Villa
Hunt & Jeolunin
Pierro Wis
Zapata
Rotnico Tha Canin
Sinchen
Mexico City
Pachuca
Carranza
Chitin
Falcon
Elainy
Americang Art
Washington, D. C
White
Hermon
San Lula Votos
Consi
Mexico City Hungry 08 Protests Food Shortage
A distressed report from Mexico City describes severe food shortages and looming protests. Officials in Washington and officials in Vera Cruz discuss immediate reprisal measures and relief permissions while Zapata forces are reported near rail lines. Conditions grow dire with references to starving citizens and scattered units surrounding the capital.
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BP. C
Sulymm
Mexico
Vera
Cruz
Curvata
Vera Cruz
Zupati
German Chancellor and Gerard Confer in Berlin
Berlin July 29 Noon German Chancellor Frieobeld vor Beth mann Holmwes returned from the field headquarters where he spoke with Emperor William and today sent for James W Gerard the American ambassador to Germany. The conference between the American ambassador and the German chancellor is expected to bear importantly on future relations between Germany and the United States.
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Londonsj
Frieobeld Vor Bethmann-Holmwes
Festecéay
Ermy Headar
Willam
James W. Gerard
Germany
United States
Fort Worth and Austin Vital Statistics Report Mixed
A garbled Texas vital statistics report notes forty four births in Austin and triplets among the figures while Fort Worth police chiefs and city marshals convene for sessions and upcoming activities are outlined. A Waco patrolman shooting is described with Crippen surrender and a jail transfer amid gunfire injuries.
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Fort Worth
Fox
Texas
Wil Elers
Ea Whitley
Honey Grove
Houston
Corpix
Japan Bridges Bribery Scandal Forces Justice Minister Resignation
Japan's Justice Minister resigns amid a bribery probe tied to March elections. Viscount Oura and ex-officials face arrest as Prime Minister Okuma reshapes the cabinet. Investigations reveal suspected gifts and connections to candidates for the lower house.
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Kane
Etka Cara
Justiee
Domly
Cleetons
Japan
Shiganbu Okuma
Marsh
K. Mayaouda
The
Ower House
Trenty
Bayashisaty
Oura
Nie House
Rail state cases cross examines continue in Oklahoma City
Cross examination in the railroad state cases here in Ted-1 continues with Judge Youmans presiding. EB W. Peavely, statistician for the al Mr reabody, testified after Frank Nay, comptroller of the Rock Island, and A L Concord, statistician for the Santa Fe, prepare to be examined. The defense questions errors in Peabody’s estimates as officers defend his overall compilation amid 2 cent fare profit claims.
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Oflo
Indy
Youmans
EB. W. Peavely
Reabody
Frank Nay
Rock Island Ines
A. L. Concrad
Sante Fa
Afr. Nuy
Ar. Prabsay
T. A. Hamilton
Frisca
Efrieco
Armored Motor Boats Proposed For Defense In New York
July 29 report quotes J Seuadt Blacktay from New York saying armored motor boats could be used as an auxiliary coast defense after August races. He argues boats can be armored quickly and provide a rapid end to current unpreparedness, with experts agreeing on feasibility.
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York
J. Seuadt Blacktay
Hay
Mr. Blackfinn
British Isles
Becker Ready to Die in Chai Early Friday
Condemned killer Becker, awaiting execution for Herman Resurtiel’s murder, faced denial of his appeal from Supreme Court Justice Ford. Heker collapsed after news, refused to move overnight. His wife Mrs. Becker prepared to visit. Father Cantini and Cesary to accompany him to the death chamber as the prison’s warden plans the final ceremony.
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Chai
Tring
Thierles Becker
Herman Resurtiel Enmitnr
Hecker
Supreme Court
Ford
Assell
Father Cantini
Nd Benker
Fathee Cesary
Hrton Becker
Lowell
Thomas Matt Osborne
Sing Stuy
Orienta
Drauty
Joko— Zon
Whitman Rejects Becker Plea For Reprieve In Becketts Execution
July 29 report from New York on Governor Whitman deciding Becker will die in Sing Sing. Court actions failed to halt the scheduled 5:45 am execution. defense argued for a reprieve to October while Court of Appeals reconvenes. Becker remained defiant insisting he is innocent despite Gov. Whitman’s and Justice Ford’s rulings.
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Charles Becker
Hing Stak
Whitmag
Geunsel
Dar
Hogan
Th Court of Appeals of
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Banton
Backer
Miorder
Becker
Court of Appeals
Ford
Sing Sing
Ware
Deaying
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Tie
Wold
Anomer Derkins
Justice Ford
Demity Warren Johnson
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Casson
Beker
Bevker
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