Mexicans Warned Not to Fight on Border
Western Newspaper Union reports urging caution near the border as American lives are at risk. Amid war funding shortages, American Red Cross teams may be withdrawn October 4 from European battlefields with two Belgian units possibly continuing. Serbian sanitary efforts and other funded work will persist only while contributions last. The US fund of 1.5 million dollars is slated to run dry by October 1.
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Union News
Washington
Ré&~Cross
Europese
Belgium
United States
Warned to Stop Firing in Border Fighting
Washington orders issued with approval of President Wilson to Major General Funsion to repel with force if necessary any firing into American territory during fighting between factions in border towns. A note to General Carranza advised him of the action. Carranza reportedly instructed General Calles not to attack Villa forces at Nogales and to withdraw the Naco garrison, leaving civil administration in charge.
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Washington
Wilson
Funsion
Carranza
Vera Cruz
Calles
Nogales
Villa
Naco
Life Term Escapes From State Penitentiary Wall
Lincoln Sam, a life term convict, climbed the south prison wall Sunday afternoon and fled. Last seen about 3 p.m. after tending a boiler in the yard. authorities suspect he used a rope wire or iron pipe to reach the top. Guard Dewire resigned after the escape was discovered.
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Lincoln
Sam Story
State Penitentiary
Story
Dewire
Diplomatic Relations Strained Between Italy and Turkey
Rome reports growing tension as Turkish authorities refuse Italian subjects passage out of the Ottoman empire. A declaration of war by Italy is deemed possible. Cairo reports a Turkish German expedition landed in Tripoli, fueling Italian press ire.
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Rome
Italy
Turkey
Ottoman Empire
Cairo
Tripoli
Russians Burn Windau and Courland Towns
Advices from Libau say Russians torched Windau city and harbor works before evacuation, destroying most of the town. Reports also claim Russian troops set fire to villages and farmhouses across Courland under a recently issued order.
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Berlin
Windau
Libau
Courland
Meat for French Army Purchase Agreement Reached
Paris reports the French government will buy 120000 tons of refrigerated meat annually for the army until war end or December 31 1916. Minister of Agriculture David and Eugene Mauclerc head of army administration announce the deal. Companies supplying the gov ernment may import duty free.
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Paris
David
Eugene Mauclerc
Army
Germans in U S Treason Prosecution Cited
Washington reports a Berlin declaration calling attention to the German penal code that prosecutes Germans working in U S factories producing war supplies for enemy powers.
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Washington
Berlin
United States
Investigating Attack on Orduna as US Probes German Submarine Strike
The United States will press Germany for answers over the Cunard liner Orduna attack as it ferried Americans home. Customs Inspector Malone’s NY report includes affidavits from officers crew and passengers with a sworn account that the strike occurred without warning.
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Orduna
Washington
United States
Germany
Malone
New York
State Department
Nebraska celebrates 50th anniversary across the state
A Nebraska wide observance marks the 50th anniversary with activities and notices shared in West and East region publications. Community events highlight local efforts and regional interest.
Nebraska Events Dominate Late Summer Calendar
List of gatherings across the state includes Good Roads Days July 29 to 50 at Carter Lake, Omaha barbecue August 2, 19.9, Seward August 10 event, Fourth Regiment M G camp at Fremont August 10 to 16, Knights of Fythtas picnic Ashland August 12, Old Soldiers Reunion Minatare August 26 to 29, Omaha Merchants Market week August 31 to September 4, Great Nebraska State Fair Lincoln September 5 to 10, National Mail Carriers convention Omaha September 6, Prohibition convention Lincoln September 29 and 30, Farmers Union convention Lincoln September 6.
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Nebraska
Carter Lake
Omaha
Seward
M. G
Fremont
Knights of Fythtas
Ashland
Minatare
Lincoln
The
Farmers’ Union
John Wanamaker Introduces Novel Sug
John Wanamaker unveils a new sugar product as part of a promotional push in retail. The announcement hints at consumer demand and potential pricing strategies.
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John Wanamaker
Mexico City Still Cut Off From the World
The note from Ambassador Gerard to Berlin signals the U S intent to defend freedom of the seas and respond to any further German naval actions. Washington declares no compromise on seas rights as the Berlin exchange tests relations with Germany amid global conflict.
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Union News Service
Washington
Berlin
Gerard
United States
Europe
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Woman
A Florence South Dakota testimonial from Mrs P W Lanseng describes severe monthly pain backache and headaches improving after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad claims thirty years of use helping displacements inflammation ulcers irregularities and other female ailments and offers confidential advice.
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Florence
Dakota
Lydia E. Pinkham
Oo E. Pinkham
Capital Cut Off From Mexico City War News
Washington reports Mexico City area remains isolated with no military updates. Fighting blocks re establishment of lines as Villa and Carranza factions near Pachuca, about forty miles northeast of the capital, leave troops without word for a week.
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Washington
Mexico City
United States
Villa
Carranza
Pachuca
Russian Forces Hold Warsaw Defenses Amid Pressures
Austro German forces continue the push on Russian lines around Warsaw. They report progress at some points but fail to breach inner fortifications. Russians retreat to bridgehead west of Warsaw and Ivangorod fortress along the Vistula, yet defend stubbornly.
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London
Warsaw
Ivangorod
Vistula
Exchange of Prisoners Moves by Rail via Sweden
Negotiations between Germany and Russia succeed to exchange incapacitated prisoners of war. James W. Gerard, American ambassador in Berlin, credited for progress. Prisoners will be moved by rail through Sweden, abandoning transports with escorts. Sweden agrees to transport both sides to the frontier.
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Berlin
Germany
Russia
James W. Gerard
Sweden
Wanamaker urges Belgium purchase by U S with loans and duties
Philadelphia report says John Wanamaker urged the United States to buy Belgium from Germany and impose high duties on imports. He proposed a hundred billion dollar interest free loan to finance the purchase and later transfer Belgian government to its people as part of a National Security League meeting.
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Philadelphia
Belgium
Germany
United States
John Wanamaker
National Security League
Cowboys capture abductor of Idaho rancher Ernest Empey
Idaho Falls reports the capture of the man believed to have kidnapped rancher Ernest Empey and hold him for a $6,000 ransom after a message reached the city. The case involves a wealthy rancher and the alleged kidnapper, with authorities moving to confirm details.
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Idaho Falls
Ida
Ernest Empey
Produce by mail list links Lincoln buyers and farmers
Lincoln post office bulletin lists 51 towns with farmers in residence ready to supply butter eggs poultry and fruit. The direct producer to consumer trade aims to connect Lincoln residents with rural producers. Osceola leads with 56 farmers on the list and others vary in numbers to promote portage stamp dealings.
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Lincoln
Neb
Lincoln Post Office
Fairbury Operator Suffers Jaw Fracture On Duty
Miss Josephine Milner, operator at the Fairbury telephone exchange, fainted and fell striking her head set. Left facial bones fractured and jaw could not stay in place after reduction. She is to be treated at the orthopedic hospital in Lincoln with teeth wired for two to three weeks.
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Fairbury
Josephine
Milner
Miss Milner
Lincoln
Teen Scalded By Hot Gasoline On Farm Work
Verne Clark, a farm helper for Paul Wagner near Johnson in Tecumseh, suffered severe burns from hot gasoline after a nut in a binder jammed. While trying to loosen the nut, Clark spilled the heated gasoline on his legs and hands, causing bad leg burns and minor hand burns.
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Tecumseh
Verne Clark
Paul Wagner
Johnson
Clark
Freak Potato Vine Reported In Hastings Patch
Nineteen large potatoes grew on a single vine in L. J. Siekman’s patch in Hastings. Professor Baehr, a high school agricultural specialist, says the find may yield a new variety and will send samples to Luther Burbank while preserving additional tubers for experimental planting.
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Hastings
L. J. Siekman
Baehr
Luther Burbank
Divine invocation at St Pauls to open war year
Alderman London reports the king and national leaders will attend St Pauls cathedral on August 4 to inaugurate the second year of the war by invoking divine aid. The event marks the anniversary of the declaration of war.
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London
St. Paul's Cathedral
Empress Accepts Bible Distribution for Russian Army
The American Bible Society reports Tsarist approval for distributing Bible copies to one million Russian soldiers. The books are donated by American Sunday school children and supported by the society.
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New York
American Bible Society
Russia
American Sunday School
Rancher Held for Ransom Near Idaho Falls
Ernest Empey a 35 year old rancher is held for a $6000 ransom by a lone bandit. Instructions for delivering the money were given to Empey’s son and a neighbor on a lonely mountain road the night of July 24. If payment fails Empey faces threats of death.
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Idaho Falls
Idaho
Ernest Empey
Empey
Here
Dodge county hog losses exceed one third of local herds
During the year ending April 1, last, Dodge county hog raisers lost 12,400 hogs valued at 124,000 dollars. County Clerk John O'Connor reported the summary of assessors' reports, noting the toll was more than one third of the total hogs on county farms.
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Fremont
Dodge County
John O'Connor
Boy Killed When Bus Backed Over Him in Tecumseh
An eight year old boy, son of John M Ward of Tecumseh, was instantly killed when a bus backed over him while he and his father waited to board. He slipped on a wet walk and fell beneath the vehicle. His head was crushed.
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Falls City
Harvey
John M. Ward
Tecumseh
Omaha Manufacturers Take Half Space at State Fair Grounds
Frank Ringer of the Manufacturers' association says nearly half the space in the association's building at the state fair grounds is already claimed by Omaha manufacturers.
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Frank Ringer
The
Manufacturers’ Association
Omaha
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