Villa rushes to Juarez as Mexico unrest grows
El Paso reports General Francisco Villa moving troops to the border to probe a possible new reactionary revolution in Mexico. He battles Obregon forces at Leon Guanajuato with 30 000 troops divided along a fraught front while Huerta loyalists in El Paso plan an invasion and the peso sinks to 8 cents.
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el Paso
Tex
Francisco Villa
Juarez
Mexico
Leon Guatajuato
Villa
United States
Huerta
New York
Leon
Obregon
Country Full of Spies Convention Talk in Chicago
In Chicago speakers at a naval and military order session argued the United States is full of spies. Major Edward Schulze of Connecticut urged public figures to stop blasting the nation and said authorities should be notified about defense weak points rather than mocking the government.
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Chicago
United States
Edward Schulze
Connecticut
Rush of silver bullion across the border chase
Two hundred thousand dollars in silver bullion from the Madero mines in Coahuila, Mexico, was rushed into the United States at Del Rio following an abortive attempt to destroy the bullion trains. Villa troops clashed with the train convoy and Villa cavalry pursued the fleeing train in the border disturbance.
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San Antonio
Tex
Madero
Coahuila
Mex
United States
del Rio
Villa
Talbot Named Peace Commissioner for Bolivia Talks
A R Talbot head consul of the Modern Woodmen of America is appointed by Secretary of State Bryan as peace commissioner to represent the United States in litigation with Bolivia. Bryan and Talbot were former law partners.
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Talbot
Lincoln
A. R. Talbot
Woodmen of America
United States
Bolivia
Bryan
Burglar Raids Colonial Apartments in West Farnam Heist
A lone burglar entered through open windows at the Colonial apartments on West Farnam Street in Omaha and moved from one room to another until confronted by resident Miss Laura Scott. The thief escaped with about $600 in jewelry and money, taking advantage of easy access via open windows and fire escapes.
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Omaha
Neb
Colonial Apartments
West Farnam Street
Laura Scott
Red Crow and Black Heart Married at Crow Reservation
Red Crow a Sioux warrior of the Crow tribe and Miss Black Heart a Sioux belle wed last week in white man style by Judge Phifer. A reception followed at the reservation with several hundred tribe members in attendance.
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Gann Valley
S. D
Red Crow
Miss Black Heart
Phifer
Warden Denied Auto Plate Contract Again
Des Moines reports Warden J C Sanders of Fort Madison penitentiary was refused permission by the state executive council to manufacture automobile plates for the state. The council ruled convict labor must not compete with free labor, a ban Sanders has faced for six years. He argues the prison industry would benefit the state.
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Des Moines
J. C. Sanders
Fort Madison
State Executive Council
Sanders
Wilson Note To Germany Seeks Safeguard Of Sea Rights
Washington wired Ambassador Gerard to present to Germany a note highlighting grave rights violations on the high seas and the Lusitania sinking. It expresses confidence Germany will disavow acts, make reparations, and prevent recurrence while maintaining the United States duty to protect citizens and liberty of seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Gerard
Beatrice Pioneer Sarah Reed Dies at 85
Beatrice resident Mrs. Sarah Reed aged 85 died last week at her son George's home after a general decline in health. One of Nebraska's early pioneers she moved to Beatrice in 1887 when danger from Indians forced the family to flee on several occasions. Her husband Israel preceded her in death.
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Beatrice
Sarah Reed
George
Detroit street railway strike ends in immediate return to work
Three thousand Detroit street railway employees vote to return to work at once as they seek arbitration to settle their differences with the Detroit United railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit, Mich
Detroit Street Railway
Detroit United Railway
Rich Soil Survey Finds Nebraska Farms Highly Productive
E L Godfrey and R R Spafford from the state farm completed a veil survey in K and F townships near Seward. They surveyed fifty farms and report soil richness comparable to Nebraska's best.
Prosperity and Morals in Chicago Under Fire
Dr. Albert E. Mowry, professor of social disease, cites one year of prosperity as turning 25,000 girls toward immorality. He says female immorality has risen by 265,000 cases annually for twenty years, blaming cigarettes, automobiles, dances, modern dress, and jewelry.
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Chicago
Albert E. Mowry
College of Medicine
Mowry
Avery Accepts Peace Commission Appointment
Lincoln Chancellor Avery has been asked by Secretary of State Bryan to join the peace commission formed for the Sweden treaty. He wrote to accept, expressing appreciation for the honor. The post carries no pay unless arbitration becomes necessary.
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Avery
Lincoln
Bryan
Sweden
Austrian Aviator Drops Lily Bouquet Over Tura Severin
An Austrian aviator flew over Tura Severin in Romania and dropped lilies with an inscription saluting the town's mayor. He then bombarded Russian vessels near the Serbian bank of the Danube, but failed to score a hit, according to today’s dispatches.
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Bucharest
Tura Severin
Austrian Flying Corps
Servian
Danube
Firemen Crushed as Wall Collapses at Newark Plant
In Newark New Jersey six firefighters were crushed when a brick wall fell during a blaze at the George Stengel Inc leather plant. The ore fire destroyed three four story factory buildings and caused severe injuries to several rescuers with uncertain chances of recovery.
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Newark
N. J
George Stengel, Inc
Western woman elected president of Lutheran mission group
Mrs. O. D. Baltzig was unanimously elected president of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary society at the general synod's biennial convention closing session, becoming the first western woman to hold the honor.
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Omaha
O. D. Baltzig
The
Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society
General Synod of the Lutheran Church
Socialists Move to Ban War Funding in Party Rules
Chicago delegates of the Socialist Party adopt an anti militarism amendment to the party constitution. It states that any member elected to office who votes for war appropriations shall be dropped. The measure passed after prolonged debate, though critics argued it does not cover military appropriations.
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Chicago
National Committee of the
Socialist Party
Ethel
John
Miss Brown
Wilson reviews Atlantic fleet on Hudson amid warm New York greeting
President Wilson reviewed the Atlantic fleet on the Hudson River and at a shore luncheon, praising the navy as engines of humanity and moral force. He paid tribute to Secretary Daniels as crowds cheered a damp but enthusiastic reception in New York.
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New York
Wilson
Hudson
Navy
America
Soft Coal Found at Louisville Sand Pit in Nebraska
At the C A Richey sand pit near Louisville Nebraska a fine grade of soft coal was brought to the surface from twenty five feet below the water line. After drying the coal was burned like top grade coal. Mr Richey plans to send a sample to Prof Condra for testing and may have surrounding bluffs studied.
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Louisville
Neb
C. A Richey
Richey
Condra
State University
Liberty Bell Itinerary For Peace Exposition Journey
Philadelphia observes Liberty Bell day on July 17 at the Panama Pacific exposition. A city committee channels the relics voyage from Independence Hall on July 5 after patriotic ceremonies. Stops include Omaha July 9 Lincoln July 9 Denver July 10 Salt Lake July 11 Boise July 12 Spokane July 13 Seattle July 14 Olympia July 14 Portland July 15 Salem July 15 Sacramento July 16.
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Philadelphia
Pacific Coast
Independence Hall
Omaha
Lincoln
Denver
Salt Lake
Boise
Spokane
Seattle
Olympia
Portland
Salem
Sacramento
Islanders Seek Annexation as American Territory
Havana reports residents of the Isle of Pines have forwarded a petition to Washington requesting its declaration as American territory. A copy of the petition has also been sent to the Cuban government.
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Havana
Isle of Pines
Washington
Isle
Senators Gore and Sheppard Begin Foot Disease Inquiry
United States Senators Gore and Sheppard, members of the federal committee appointed to investigate the foot and mouth disease epidemic, have arrived and begun work in Chicago.
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Chicago
United States
Gore
Sheppard
Federal
Dismissal of Charges Against Moyer and WFM Officials
The Houghton county grand jury's eighteen count conspiracy indictments against President C H Moyer and Western Federation of Miners officials over violence during the copper strike were nolle pressed by Judge P H O'Brien in Baraga county circuit court at L Anse on motion by Prosecutor J Galbraith.
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Moyer
Calumet, Mich
C. H. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Houghton County
Lively Time in Prospect Burlesque Visitors Question Show
Two visitors at a Prospect burlesque show left between acts and asked the manager about the two Irishmen Cohen and Schwartz. They inquired if the performers get big money and whether the act could tour, to which the A O 3 Rifles society was linked as the event occasion.
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Jimmy Reddington
Milwaukee
Cohen and Schwartz
Professor's Statement Endorses Dodd's Kidney Pills
Prof Schmitz of Thomas Okla reports twenty five years of backache and Bright's Disease. After two boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills relief came and the pain did not return. He notes subsequent attacks were relieved with three more boxes and recommends the treatment. Advertisement.
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Aug. F
W. Schmitz
Thomas Okla
Bright
Dodd
Dodd's Medicine Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Adv
Real Skin-Comfort Emollients Ad Invitation
An advertisement touts fra grant super creamy emollients for tender irritated skin providing intense comfort. Encourages readers to sample free by mail via a postcard to Cuticura Dept XY Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. XY
Boston
Antrate Neutral Voices Indignation Over War
Mr Growcher states he cannot align with either side and expresses a sentiment of comprehensive indignation toward the war, rejecting the notion of sympathy and urging neutral, critical judgment.
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Mr. Growcher
Castoria Safe Remedy for Infants Used Over 30 Years
Cautionary note urges mothers to inspect every Castoria bottle to ensure the Fletcher's Castoria signature is present. The ad promotes Castoria as a trusted remedy for children and references its long history of use.
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Fletcher
Tit for Tat Exchange on Summer Family Plans
Dialogue captures witty back and forth about arranging family members for summer plans. Jokey exchange highlights strain between family ties and personal terms.
Noted Attire and Husband's Status Highlight Dinner
A stylish woman wore a costly battleship gray gown while remarks pointed to her husband as a powerful figure. The line frames social power through attire and a prominent spouse.
Tree Marine for rite Rye
Fruitful ritual at Rye marks a rite of passage as residents gather for a ceremonial event. Community members, local clergy, and visiting speakers participate in a short sequence of readings and blessings. The program emphasizes peace, renewal, and shared stewardship of the harbor area.
Ragged Rufus-By de Hog Train Leaves Terry Hut
Ragged Rufus-By de hog train departs Terry Hut as Hungry Higgins-Hullo questions how items were left behind. The tailed phrase hints at a quirky scene with colored dialogue and a rustic setting.
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Higgins
Terry Hut
Rufus
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Dent Wilson
Springfield
Edward F. Dunne
Germany
Topeka
Kas
Arthur Capper
Kansas
Frankfort
James B. McCreary
Kentucky
San Francisco
Phelan
California
Fort Dodge
W. S. Kenyon
Lahore
Seward
Hudson River
A. O. H. Rifles
Ciety
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Schmitz
Ctteay
Comfort
Tree Marine
Rite Rye
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