Villista Lieutenant Killed In Battle At Cerro Blanco
Report from front describes a Villista lieutenant killed near Cerro Blanco. Rebels claim leadership by Calexito Contreras and say Jimines failed to seize arms, sending band to Ha tienda. Despite ammo shortages, attack involved about 50 men with General Trevino’s force closing in.
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Villa
Cerro Blanco
Calexito Contreras
Selmg
Jimines
Tienda
Trevino
Matais Ramos Combe
Uponhem
Orpet Is Cleared In Murder Trial
Waukegan Illinois University student William Orpet was found not guilty by a jury after five hours of deliberation in Judge Donnelly's court. Orpet greeted the jurors with handshakes as the verdict of acquittal was read. His attorney said he would go home with his mother, then rest in the country to recover from the nerve wracking circumstances.
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University Sudent
Marion Lambert
Waukegan
William Orpet
Donnelly
Orpet
Pet Ssee Ee
Deutschland Trading Ship Case Signals Peaceful Merchant Status
The state department ruled on July 36 that the German submarine Deutschland should be treated as a merchant vessel and that war is not to be presumed. Secretary Polk stated there is no reason why the Deutschland should be considered a war vessel and future cases would be judged on their merits.
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Washington
State Department
Partic
Polk
Var
Aki
Maritime turmoil and unrest abroad and at home
The report describes clashes and casualties among sailors near Puget Sound and Tacoma, killings and wounds aboard a ship, and Mexican forces driving out Spaniards. It also notes England’s “war burdens Week” and a Senate-adjournment discussion, with health and civic issues hinted amid scattered references.
General Carranza eyes amnesty and reforms to avert war
General Carranza announced in Mexico City that negotiations with Washington were satisfactory and that amnesty would be proclaimed to encourage Mexicans abroad to return. He outlined reforms to be incorporated into the constitution and cautioned about restoring order before allowing former dissenters to return. A New York Arsenal fire destroyed military equipment, with losses around 500000 dollars and 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 Returns to Baltimore
The return cargo loading of the German submarine merchantman Deutschland began Friday afternoon after the last billets of iron used for ballast were taken from the lower holds in Baltimore.
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Baltimore
Deutschland
Frederick F Wheeler Candidate for Presidency Nomination
Frederick F Wheeler of Loe An Deres was a candidate for the Premaition nomination for the presidency. He is a business man long prominent in the party. Wheeler was born in Ovichesh Wisconsin and moved to California in 108.
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Frederick FF. Whester
Loe Anderes
Long
Wheeler
Gorm
Ovichesh
Wis
End
California
General Dam Git Possess Washington The Genders
Fragmentary note references Washington, power development, navigable streams, and a house action. Readable bits imply legislative discussion on regulatory forms and gender mentions, with a dated tone and the phrase governing water infrastructure.
Peace terms and Belgian frontier aims in German talks
Report from Berlin and Stockholm notes a glooming peace outlook as neutral mediation sits in Stockholm. Germany insists on return of colonies and Congo losses compensation while seeking guarantees Belgium as a vassal state and to block Allied influence. Dr Aked, in Berlin, reports no imminent end to hostilities and a peace demand framed by military considerations rather than causes.
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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
J H Clarke a U S district Judge in Cleveland has been nominated by President Wilson as associate justice of the Supreme Court to replace Charles E Hughes. Cleve Judge Clarke long linked with Tom Johnson and Secretary Baker in reform politics.
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Baker
Tom Johnson
Washington
J. H. Clarke
United States
Cleveland
Wilson
Supreme Court
Justce
Charles E. Hughes
Priday
Eell
Clarke
Gays Democrata Are Progressive Letter Response
In Washington a reply to Philadelphia editor J. C Parker notes support for President Wilson. The letter expresses a view that no part of the country should be excluded from progressive power and regional concerns.
Mexican Leaders Favor Commission For Border Dispute
Informal talks between the United States and the de facto Mexican government progress toward a border settlement. Acting Secretary Polk indicated a commission may be appointed by both governments to craft a plan for permanent relief of border conditions. Carranza’s advisory group reportedly favored the plan. formal announcement expected soon.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
Polk
Eliseo Arredondo
Arredondo
Commission
Carranza
Lansing
Blower Up At Trinidad Coho Explosion
Virg il G Hins h aw reports a disaster at the Auguste Aguilar powder works. An explosion wrecked machinery and caused damage to the plant area near the factory. Local responders investigated the scene for possible injuries and cause.
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Magesing Blower
Trinidad
Britons Break German Second Line In Open Fighting
British forces push through the German second line and seize Deivilie wood and High Wood near Baventin Le Petit advancing toward Martinpuich and Posleres as weather stays dry. Russians in Ostroff and Goubine halt heavy Teutonic assaults, forcing retreats and capturing upwards of 3000 men. Russian units reach northwest of Erzerum and extend toward Trebizond.
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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 for new national convention in Chicago
John M. Parker, vice-presidential nominee, urges patriotic Americans and women to convene the Progressive party in Chicago on August 6 to nominate candidates for president and vice president and maintain the party as a distinct organization. He asks members to “eternally burn” the bull moose and adopt the American eagle as the emblem. Parker notes leaders promised loyalty but many party officers deserted under pressure.
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New Orleans
Patriotic and Women of America
Progressive Party
Chicago
John M. Parker
Parker
Roosevelt
Floods in North Carolina Toll Tops Five Lives
Severe floods swept through the French Broad and Swanannoa valleys in North Carolina after a cloudburst Sunday, killing five people and causing property damage estimated between five and ten million dollars. Ashville suffered widespread inundation with water 200 feet below the business district. much of Biltmore was underwater up to several feet.
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Ashville
N. Y
French Broad
Swanannoa
North Carolina
Baltimore
Asheville
Biltmore
George W. Vanderbilt
Corrupt Practices Act Passed in Washington Mecher Controversy
A Washington report confirms passage of a corrupt practices act amid a Mecher controversy. Officials, lawmakers, and observers weigh implications for campaigns and governance while defenders urge clear enforcement and penalties.
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Washington
Mecher
Nevada and adjacent states racing through accidents and notices
A batch of reports details deaths and injuries across Nevada Utah and Montana including the deaths of Linstenant Meary A Adair and Vincent Cordova with mining region ties. Fatal car crashes near Bodie and Tobar injure several others while a Carson City petition seeks a revised gambling law. Forest receipts surge in the Intermountain district and tolls on a copper tax spark Montana protests.
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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
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Kingman
Arts
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Alger
Anderson
Museld
Vineyard Land & Stock Pany
Mince
Muskold
Quinn
Winnemucca
Une Cavalry
Briggham Young
Mormon Church
Nogales
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