Border Peace Afloat As Fiesta Day Passes Quietly
Territorial reports from Sel Rio Texas Columbus N M and Colomnis N Of describe a calm Independence Day. Patrols around parks and street guards faced little disorder as tri color displays and peace flags appeared. Authorities expected no large protests as disarmament of Juarez forces reduced chances of shifting military control.
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EL Pash
Vox
Sel Rio
Tex
Columbus
Mexico
Browne
Attra
Aitomublles
Peariiy
the Nations
Siurez
Colomnis
Mie Jule Oroxen
Mat Lly
Re. Carrs
Independence anniversary calm amid border reports
At Americus Nampum Arizona on September 16 a celebration of the Maxlein independence anniversary began with no trouble. Reports of Mexican border demonstrations prompted US cavalry dispatches and guards. Phoenix area recalled calm as people toured Agua Prieta across the border.
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Ariz
Maxlein
International Inc
United States Cavalry
Phoenix
Marence
Doughis
Minis
Agua Prieta
Ronora
Ine
Ollie
Independence Day Celebration in Nuevo Laredo
All quiet at Laredo on September 16 as Mexican independence anniversary events unfold. Bells and band music echo from Nuevo Laredo while authorities ban anti-American demonstrations to prevent disorder. Saloons in Nuevo Laredo will stay closed after the celebration.
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Tareda
Tex
Nuevo Laredo
Bandit chase amid Texas chase across Fresnos tract
Bandits blamed for killing ten Americans are pursued by a civilian posse and five American soldiers near Fresnos tract ten miles north of Sville Texas. The group tracked five bandits to a brush camp behind a ranch house and engaged in a brief exchange before the Mexicans fled, leaving at least one wounded.
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Ssville
Tex
Fresnos
Naffarette
Los Freesnos
Slalamoros
J. Johnson
Aid Hve
Sude
Nalferetic
Cugeestion
Moston
Texas
Galbreath Denies Expecting Trouble Amid Tense County Event
Sheriff Galbreath dismissed fears of violence ahead of a September 14 celebration. He said deputies were kept at the office overnight to be ready, noting Mexicans and Americans in San Antonio could clash. He told The Light reporters he had not yet changed his view, despite ongoing reports of potential trouble.
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Calel
James Galbreads
Morylig Co
Drr. Galbreath
San Antonid
Galbreath
Mle Duputtes
French liner aground off Socotra with crew rescued
The French liner Gunbrate, a 6874 long gross steamer, is reported aground near Socotra while passengers and crew are saved. Last sailed from Cochin to Marseil in late August. Euphrates may be total loss after grounding.
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Maman France
Messumeries Muratintes
Short
Socotra
Gnigon
Preneh Cochin’ Chinn
Marseflog Soentra
Telind
Gul
Aden
Ottoman Banks Move Interior to Asia Minor
Athens dispatch reports that government financial institutions, including the Ottoman Bank, are shifting operations inland to Asia Minor amid fears of a Turkish army insurrection and potential German influence. London sources say the Ottoman Bank, German Bank at Constantinople, and government archives have been relocated to Haniah, amid preparations to relocate by March 2.
Election Cage Goes Ten Jury Late Today
In Texas, eighteen defendants released from charges as a major election fraud trial nears a jury verdict. The case involves forty-one politicians accused of conspiracy to elect a wingman in the United States district court. Deliberations stretch into the evening as prosecutors and defense counsels outline motions and courtroom procedures begin anew.
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Porpcs
Uniti Sinan
Ieee Fanthi
Che Shen
Dannt
Crom Distriet
Green
Uteane
Tan Watts
Sherif
Wright
Tas Assessor
U. Moore
Porfirio Garza
Geranting Saenzil
Argu
Burns
Rex
Denver Weather and Missing Minister Search
The Beles perk region near Denver continues to search for Ret. Thorton J. Sampon, Austin Texas minister and educator missing for over two weeks. A $300 reward was offered by Mrs. Samson, as heavy snowfall and rugged terrain hamper efforts while authorities persist with the statewide search.
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Denver
Cyto
United States Forest Rangers
Beles Perk
Thorton J. Sampuon
Austin
Tes
Samnson
Weather Summary From Observations Across Cities
A rough weather digest lists temperatures, winds, and conditions for multiple locations. Chicago shows high 88 with south wind, Denver notes warm highs, and New York records 72 with light wind. Reports cover precipitation, cloudiness, and hourly changes across regions.
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Lour Presrure
Chicaro
Aolavauki
Denver
Kaneas Coty
Wales
Wighrat
Washinoton
Longshoremen Strike Paralyzes New York Freight Hubs
Striking longshoremen halted loading at West Shore Railroad piers in Weehawken and yards of the New York Central Railroad. About 600 stevedores began action yesterday amid waves of loaded freight cars and thousands of tons awaiting movement. They demand higher wages as rumors of German propaganda swirl around the dispute.
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New York
West Shore Railroad
Weehawken
Longsharemen
New York Central
Peaches Thrown Away In Chicago Market Loss
Chicago dispatch reports cartloads of peaches from neighboring states were dumped at garbage heaps as no market could be found. Growers faced freight and cartage charges instead of profits. A telegram from a merchant referenced unpaid dues and promised further shipments despite losses.
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Chicago
Que
Sion Ao
Jones
Netlentont
No Conference on Mexican Sol
State Department officials said a conference between Mexican settlers and Pan American conferees is unlikely to take place on Mexican soil. Secretary Lanstie will attend the Pan American meeting in New York then vacation at Henderson Harbor on Lake Ontario. Washington officials stressed no decision on the program and warned Americans to avoid danger zones in northern Mexico.
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Washington
Bute Department
Lanstie
New York
Henderson Harbor
Lake
Ontario
Lin Sus
State Department
Otticaly
Mexico
Hugh the Norton
United States
Mtale
Auteguird
Demartneal
Treenn
Mullins
ERB ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWS POISON IN NJ
New York Sept 16. Newmay Bey a wealthy financier and rail organizer swallowed poison accidentally and is confined at his summer home in Deal New Jersey. Three specialists attempt to save his life while his family and two daughters remain at his side. Doctors say a small amount may have entered his system though the immediate treatment lessened danger. The kidney scrape procedure is not planned due to his age 65. News of his condition draws wide attention in the financial world.
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New York
Newmay Bey
Erd
Firh
Erb
Trying M. Wittenhoefer
Jesse Mayer
Mr. Erb
Tieas
Ne York
Mr. Irh
Great Loan Interest Rate Discussed by Anglo French Commission
A London-Washington report details the Anglo French financial commission and American bankers debating terms for a proposed billion dollar credit loan. Points include interest rate expectations, tax implications for British vs American investors, and whether munition payments should be excluded from the loan. The commission reportedly weighs five percent or higher rates with tax considerations and investor appetite influencing the final terms.
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York
Seytret
Anglo-French Financial Commission
Neruiat
Great
Britain
France
Horksteter
Dssnelates
JP Morgan
Rockefelder
Lkwie
Huberte
Diether Pomanee
Rockefeller
Altbarte
Aviae
Rockefeler
A. Vorment
Conmataston
Sagiunil
England
Juan
Pied Ae
Jaxchide
Inday
New York
Fallot
Vartigiyite
Michint
Slav Prisoners Count and Arms Seizures Reported
Geneva dispatch reports 2,571,050 Slav prisoners and 6000 machine guns captured amid war updates. Officials list casualties and prisoner totals with figures compiled from multiple bulletins, noting revised counts as of May 1 and referencing operations across front lines.
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Geneva
Swilaerlink
Beh
Vin Yaris
Nimilive
Tivagians
Kine
Toby Ure Auatri
Sind Gerrans
Tac Budesey Gan Saha
Annes Matthen
Res
Meri Aintuna
Hadas
Austen
Cerna
Wintians
Pysivunoff
Nomination Shock In Quebec Election Fight
In Salisbury Quebec on September 16, a dead man was nominated for office following a Democratic primary turmoil. Ernest Pwadvine, who fled earlier, returned to be named over J Tayton Valley for court position as Mretoadvine died just before the primary. Despite his death the deceased’s name drew support and votes, reshaping party and election judge actions.
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Salisbury
Arison
Wiromien
Ernest A Pwadvine
Yank
J. Tayton Valley
Wits
Mretoadvine
Eno
Min
Lrt Keller
Russia Calls Out Territorial Claims From Districts
A distorted report fragment appears to reference Russia making territorial claims and mentions a designer and winters. The readable text cites districts and a possible call to action by authorities, with unclear names. The fragment lacks a coherent event or dated context.
Prolonged Duma Session Reports Delay Until November
A telegraph correspondent reports that the Duma will remain prorogued into November. An imperial decree confirms the extension, with Premier Ceremykin briefing officials in Petrograd and Moscow. The move follows discussions with the cabinet and civil authorities over the political situation and demonstrations.
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Ceremykin
Hodzianho
Petro
Moscow
German toys reach U S as tension eases
Fragmented OCR text describes German toy shipments and trade during postwar tensions. It mentions Govemment, Ramner Mien yolas, and meetings at field headquarters, with notes on cargo and dock activity in Philadelphia and Rotterdam. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
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Uredina
Boeke
Corenves
Wounds in Mouth and Body Found in Frost Building Office
Dr J W Sims a candidate for a municipal office was found dead on the sixth floor of the Frost Building after a self-inflicted gunshot. A new automatic pistol and a note were found, authorities confirming suicide. Sims faced a trial earlier that day in Justice Court and left for his office before the tragedy. He is survived by his widow, his mother, and a sister Mrs George W Burgess. Funeral plans not yet made.
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People's Ahumetial League
Parks End
Alton Anal
O&m Tipineriogista Penei Hd Ween
Tor Duce
Aise
Feber My
Vrost
Jackson
Sime Lyid
Colra
Dr. Stow
Lancaster
Glassex
Ds. Sinus
Toktice
Bear Fish
Aline
Shelly -Loring Tattertaking
Dr. Sims
Justice Court
Relig Dentechman
Wes
Sims
Nix
Annther
George W. Burgess
Congressiban Burgess
SIMS HAD VARIED CAREER IN LOUISIANA TO TEXAS
A garbled obituary style notice recounts the life of George Wiliam Sims born December 26, 1871 on Glevewood Plantation near Napoleanve. It notes Civil War veteran father William Sims and a Revolutionary War ancestor, early schooling, and work at a Houston wholesale grocers firm. It references military service in the Spanish American War era and later roles, with scattered facts about places and employers, ending with a note that the item continues on another page.
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Glevewood
Napoleonve
William Sims
Grogrey
DE Sne Maher
Houston
Lesa
Ab Snow
Ierouny
Whalesale Grocers Fom
Damon Hegan & Company
Avstade
Richardson Lumber
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Omern
Kooks
Mmaiin University
SiMe Venient Iy
Cadey
Spaslene
Tye
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