Willa Lieutenant Killed in Battle Reports from Cerro Blanco
Dispatches state Villa himself absent at Cerro Blanco. bandit chief Calexito Contreras blamed for leadership split after failed capture of arms. Villistas claim ammunition scarce with only ten rounds per man. General Trevino, pursuing the band, encircled near Ha tienda Salaiees as contact could occur any time.
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Villa
Cerro Blanco
Calexito Contreras
Selmg
Jimines
Tienda
Trevino
Matais Ramos Combe
Uponhem
Orpet Freed by Jury in Lambert Murder Case
Waukegan judge’s court saw J William Orpet cleared of the murder charge against Marion Lambert after five hours of deliberation. Upon verdict, Orpet shook hands with jurors and prepared to return home with his mother before taking a rest in the country.
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University Sudent
Marion Lambert
Waukegan
William Orpet
Donnelly
Orpet
Pet Ssee Ee
Deutschland Held as Peaceful Merchant Vessel
Washington reports a state department ruling on July 36 that the German submarine Deutschland should be treated as a merchant vessel and war not declared. Secretary Polk stated there is no precedent and future cases will be judged on their merits. The Deutschland case is noted as not warranting designation as a war vessel.
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Washington
State Department
Partic
Polk
Var
Aki
Longshore strike and overseas conflicts reported
The article details a Puget Sound port strike activity and casualties near Tacoma including a gunned worker. references Mexican forces driving out Spaniards and refugee movements. It also notes England’s war mood week starting July 1 and pending U.S. Congress adjournment discussions around August 20.
General Amnesty Talk in Carranza Address
General Carranza announced plans for amnesty and reforms to be incorporated into Mexico's constitution, signaling a path away from war with the United States. He urged exiles to stay abroad until a new government is formed and stressed peaceful return only under ordered conditions. A separate New York fire at the state arsenal caused extensive equipment loss and estimated $500,000 in damage with no insurance.
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Carranza
Washington
Mexico
United States
Wilson
Aimee
Merico
Deroe
Wei Sy
New York Arsenal
New York
New York State Arsenal
Loading Submarine Liner in Baltimore Before Ballast Iron Removed
Submarine liner loading began in Baltimore as ballast iron from the German submarine merchantman Deutschland was taken from the lower holds on Friday afternoon to prepare the return cargo.
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Baltimore
Deutschland
Frederick F Wheeler Candidate for Presidential Nomination
Frederick F Wheeler of Loe An Deres was a candidate for the nomination for the presidency. He was a businessman and long prominent in the party. Wheeler was born in Ovichesh, Wisconsin, and went to California in 1908.
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Frederick FF. Whester
Loe Anderes
Long
Wheeler
Gorm
Ovichesh
Wis
End
California
General Dam Git Possess. Waskngian The Genders Gem Bell
Fragmentary OCR item mentions Washington and power development and navigable streams. Imprecise text references a bill or action passed by the House and involves a form and regulation. Core facts are unclear due to garbled wording.
Peage Talk In Germany Ended
In Berlin the neutral conference effort and the Stockholm mediation sat in the background as Germany’s stance on war aims sharpened. The talk of compensation for Congo losses and restoring colonies framed a harsher peace, while peace terms appeared tied to military realities rather than causes. Dr. Aked returned with a bleak outlook, noting little belief the war would end soon even as a new war party pushes hardline terms.
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de Ry
Pageei Gered
Germany
Ampense
Belgium
Constantinople
Congo
Charles F. Aked
San Francisco
Stockholm
Berlin
North
Clarke for Supreme Bench Nomination in Cleveland Judge Clarke
President Wilson nominated J. H. Clarke of Cleveland Ohio to the Supreme Court to replace Charles E Hughes. Clarke, a longtime associate of Secretary Baker and Mayor Tom Johnson, is described as a Progressive Democrat active in reform movements. The nomination followed a Cabinet meeting and was sent to the Senate.
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Baker
Tom Johnson
Washington
J. H. Clarke
United States
Cleveland
Wilson
Supreme Court
Justce
Charles E. Hughes
Priday
Eell
Clarke
Democratic Gays and Progressives Debate Wilson Post
In Washington a reply to Philadelphia editor J C Parker on Friday claimed there is no better way to unify the progressive power and area of the country than supporting President Wilson. The exchange touches on party lines and broader reform goals.
Mexican Leaders Favor Commission To Set Border Peace
Informal talks between the United States and Mexico progress favorably as Acting Secretary Polk reports after meetings with Ambassador designate Eliseo Arredondo. A commission by both governments is favored to formulate a plan for permanent relief of border conditions, with Carranza’s advisory group said to support the move. A formal announcement is expected soon. The scope may extend beyond border issues to internal Mexican conditions and finances.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
Polk
Eliseo Arredondo
Arredondo
Commission
Carranza
Lansing
Virgin G Hins Haw Blows Up in Explosion
A fragmentary report describes a blast at a powder company in Auguste Gru miles south of Aguilar causing damage near a mangled wagon. Details are unclear but the incident references Virg il G Hins haw and a Trinidad Coho explosion.
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Magesing Blower
Trinidad
Britons Advance In Open Warfare Break German Lines
British forces push through the German second line and seize Deivilie wood and High Wood, reaching Baventin Le Petit and nearing Martinpuich. Russians repulse heavy Teuton attacks in Ostroff and Goubine, capturing over 3,000, as Erzerum northwest and Trebizond region sit under allied gains.
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London
Deivilie Wood
High Wood
Baventin le Petit
Martinpuich
Posleres
Volhynia
Ostroff
Goubine
Anvoid
Erzerum
Black Sea
Trebizond
Progressive party calls Chicago convention for August 6
John M. Parker, Progressive vice presidential nominee, urges the patriotic women of America to form a new national convention in Chicago on August 6 to nominate president and vice president and preserve the party as a distinct organization. He condemns the bull moose era and promotes the American eagle as the party emblem. Parker names no leaders or candidates and accuses officers of deserting the party.
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New Orleans
Patriotic and Women of America
Progressive Party
Chicago
John M. Parker
Parker
Roosevelt
Floods In North Carolina Cause Deaths And Major Damage
Flooding along the French Broad and Swannanoa valleys in North Carolina after a cloudburst kills five and scars property estimated between five and ten million dollars. Asheville towns flooded up to 200 feet below the business district, with much of Biltmore submerged to depths of three feet or more. Reports mention Baltimore houses swept away and widespread uninhabitable homes.
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Ashville
N. Y
French Broad
Swanannoa
North Carolina
Baltimore
Asheville
Biltmore
George W. Vanderbilt
Corrupt Practices Act Passed Washington Measure
A Washington measure titled Corrupt Practices Act passed through the legislature, carrying the nickname Mecher in early reports. Details on the bill’s scope and effective date remain sparse in available text.
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Washington
Mecher
Nevada and regional notes from Inland Northwest issue
A compilation of Nevada and nearby region news includes multiple accidents and deaths from mining and road incidents in Bodie, Unionville, Gardnerville, and Tonopah, plus figures buried with honors in Portland. Other items report forest receipts, a car joy ride crash in Carson City, and proclamations on copper taxes and labor strikes.
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A. Adair
United States
Mexico
Portland
Frank Will
Carton
Nevada
James Hors
Dodie
Standard
Bodie
Jacob 8
Satler
Unionville
Nev
Imlay
William Wadsworth
Tonopah
St. George
Utah
Wadsworth Ad
Naional Forest Resources
Intermountain
Carson
Carson City
Secretary of State
Joe Curley
Las Vegas
Curley
Vincent Cordova
Gardinerville
Cordova
Spain
James Sterling
Paradise Valley
Reno
Mr. Sterling
Scotland
Paradise
Hugh Moore
Jot Toombs
Tobar
Montana
Cirect
Willam Sproule
Southern Pacific
Brotherhoods
Rudolph Alger
J. H. Lynn
Medill
Ney
Gold
Kingman
Arts
Lanna
Alger
Anderson
Museld
Vineyard Land & Stock Pany
Mince
Muskold
Quinn
Winnemucca
Une Cavalry
Briggham Young
Mormon Church
Nogales
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