Maytorena Leads 2000 Troops in Mexican Rebellion
Jose F. Maytorena, Sonora governor, arrives in Nogales with 2000 plus troops to confront enemies of government. He is backed by General Francisco Villa and opposes Carranza supporters. Maytorena vows no political ambitions and readiness to step down in 1915. Douglas, Ariz, Aug. 26. General Benjamin Hill tried to contact him but failed. Hill then warned Maytorena not to take the field as he assumed command of Constitutionalists in Sonora.
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Nogales
Sonora
Josef Maytorena
Maytorena
Francisco Villa
Carranza
Douglas
Ariz
Benjamin Hill
Hill
Obregon
Tip of nose cut off in Bay Shore incident
Oliver Foster, a member of an excursion party on the Bay Shore Railroad, had the tip of his nose severed by a knife wielded by Walter Wade at Del Champs Station. Foster had the severed part with him to the sheriff's office, where Wade and others were arrested, and Dr H Roger Williams later sewed the nose back in place.
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Oliver Foster
Bay Shore
Walter Wade
Delchamps Station
Foster
Lee, Gillis
Mills
Wade
Louis Russell
Infernal machine found in London bank deposit box
The Evening News reports a warning to all banks after a deep box presented for deposit in a London bank contained an infernal machine. A ticking sound alerted staff and the explosive device was discovered in the strong room.
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London
The
Evening News
Discolored Skin Remedied With Mercorized Wax Facial Peel
The article promotes mercorized wax spread on the face to peel off discolored or freckled skin overnight and claims an ounce from any druggist. It also advises saxolite solution for wrinkles and a hazel bath to transform the complexion.
1 000 Americans Reach Home With Tales Of Hardship
Nearly 1,590 Americans stranded in Europe during the outbreak of war arrived in New York aboard the Oskar II and Taormina. Passengers recounted mine explosions, delays, and evacuations from Copenhagen Genoa Naples and Vienna as they fled the conflict.
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Associated Press
New York
Europe
Copenhagen
Hner Taorminn
Genoa
Palermo
Naples
Elbe
Emma Muir
Vienna
Austria
Tissia
Muir
Pon
Germany
George Mengel
Olga
Hury
England
Bure
Budapest
France
Taormina
Tarrope
Germans in the dark on world events and Goeben news
A Berlin Tageblatt report, dated August 22, shows German readers lack news from abroad and major domestic events. It notes rumor of Mrs Woodrow Wilson's death but cannot confirm it and reports Goeben and Oressian’s escape from Messina yet Germans still doubt their fate and expect action in the Mediterranean. The piece also mentions Zeppelin airship destruction rumors. In Newport, McLoughlin defeated Wright in a Bostonian tennis match 6-0 6-2 6-1.
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Associated Press
London
Berlin
Goeben
Gregory Named Special Assistant Attorney General in Connecticut Probe
Washington reports Gregory, a Mississippi native admitted to the Jackson bar in 1923, is named special assistant attorney general in charge of the New Haven investigation under Attorney General McReynolds. His work could influence a future nomination to succeed McReynolds on the Supreme Court bench.
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Washington
Ty Tlw
Gregory
New-Haven
Mobile roads please Keller planner tours Alabama counties
Mobile state highway engineer Keller arrived in Mobile from Montgomery by car route via Greenville Newton Evergreen Bay Minette Calvert and other towns to select a route for the proposed trunk highway between Mobile and Montgomery He toured with county and press escorts and expected to reach Selma then Montgomery by evening.
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Ws. Keller
Motiile
Montgomery
Greenville
Newton
Evergreen Cometon
Bus Minette
Mobile
Keller
Selma
Calvert
Fay MetTure
Harris Fisher
Bay Minette
Atrhope
Studebaker
J. K. Conner
Tuskegee
Jackson
Thomasville
Thomaxton
Central Mills
Wheat climbs as war shadows linger on markets
Chicago traders pushed wheat prices higher on August 26 as European war prospects lengthened. December wheat reached 1.15 and May delivery 1.21 3-8, with gains of 18 to 20 cents from a year ago amid strong public purchases and a volatile pit. Lord Kitchener’s war duration estimate fueled the opening surge before orders steadied.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Lord Kitchener
Britain Vows to Carry War to the Limit Amid Frontline Strains
British Premier Asquith frames wartime resolve as casualties and communications lag test public patience. He asserts Britain will defend Belgium and support its independence while reporting delays hinder casualty tallies. Meanwhile Russian advances toward Preussen fortress and unconfirmed French withdrawals fuel European tensions.
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Mons
Asquith
Grea Britain
Preem
Posen
Prus
Victorious Russians Press Toward Danzig Front
The report says Russians reached Marienburg 25 miles from Danzig as German forces defend east of the Vistula. German numbers gave them advantage at Gumbinnen but the Russians are advancing amid heavy losses among noble families. Grand Duke Dmitri Pavlovitch and princes Constantinovitch led countercharges with horse guards amid the fierce fighting.
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Danzig
Vistula
Marienburg
Danaig
Gumbinnen
Russi
Empire
Dmitri Pavtoevitch
Dolin
Tem Constantinovitch
Horse Guards
Memorable Charge of Russian Horse Guards
The Novoe Vremya reports the dramatic cavalry assault at Gumbinnen during fighting that favored Russia. A third squadron flanked the Germans after two failed charges, routing the German force and scattering them in panic. Nizhni Hussars reportedly killed 70 Germans without a loss.
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ST. Petersburg
London
Novoe Vremya
Gumbinnen
Bink
Nizhni Hussars
German Navy Accuses England of Prewar Alliances
The German official press bureau in New York claims England made blind prewar arrangements with France and Russia. It asserts German forces are fighting for civilization against Russia and describes Polish, Finnish, Caucasian, and Ukrainian enthusiasm for German troops. It alleges atrocities by Belgian and French civilians toward German captors and claims Liege fell on mobilization day with a decisive fortress action.
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Associated Press
New York
German Navy Department
Bovyed
England
France
Russia
Germany
Poland
Finland
Caucasias
Ukraine
Belgium
Lieze
War Revenue Legislation Dependent on Senate Readiness
Washington reports that war revenue legislation is considered inevitable by administration leaders but will wait for both houses to be ready without interference. House Leader Underwood says the President sees the need for new taxes to replenish customs, but trust legislation must come first. He adds no action in the House until the Senate is prepared to proceed.
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Associated Press
Washington
Underwood
Wilson
Congress
Senate
Day in Congress Signals Debate on Trust and Printing Laws
Senate opened at 11 a.m. with resumed discussion of the Clayton Trust bill. House convened at noon and carried on with debate to codify the printing laws.
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Clayton Trust
Senate debates Clayton act with provisions against exclusive contracts
Washington Aug. 26 The senate continues debate on the Clayton anti trust bill with provisions against exclusive and tying contracts restored. The measure would outlaw contracts where manufacturers force dealers not to handle rival goods. Also note a Sunday outing ad for Coden or Bayou la Batre with 50 cent round trip tickets from 23 S. Royal street.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Senate Committee
Coden
Bayou la Batre
S. Royal Street
Bernstorff Denies Talks of Peace or Mediation
Count Johann von Bernstorff the German ambassador in New York stated that neither he nor anyone at the German embassy has discussed peace or mediation or future events. He said reports claiming embassy involvement are false and that he is cut off from his government and bears no responsibility for unauthorized interviews.
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Associated Press
New York
Johann von Bernstorff
United States
Count von Bernstorff
General Powell Clayton Dies in Washington at 81
General Powell Clayton, noted statesman, diplomat and soldier, died in his Washington apartment last night at age 81 after months of failing health. Elsewhere this item notes a remark about wages: “The man who is always talking about big wages probably gets $1.50 a day.”
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Powell Clayton
Washington
Stolen Bicycle Report Near Crown Theatre
A Ranger bicycle was stolen from in front of the Crown Theatre on August 25, 1914 between 5 and 5 20 p m. A reward is offered for information leading to recovery. Contact S C Williams Bell phone 1506 J.
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Crown Theatre
S. C. Williams
Bell
J. Itp
Mobile mayor sends sympathy to president after first lady's death
Mayor Pat J Lyons of Mobile sends a telegram to President Wilson offering sympathy for the death of Mrs Woodrow Wilson. The reply from the president expresses gratitude and appreciation for Mobile's condolences.
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Pat J. Lyons
Woodrow Wilson
United States
White House
Mobile
Ala
Washington, D. C
Mobile City Commission
Lyons
Wilson
Pat J. ‘Lyons
Mobile, Mobile, Ala
Germany would occupy Dutch ports after war success
London dispatch reports a Times correspondent asserting Germany will annex all North Sea ports from Dover to Emden after a German victory. The move would precede concentrating efforts to subdue England.
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Germany
Associated Press
London
Milan
The
Times Today
North Sea
Straits of Dover
Emden
England
Osborn Leads GOP Gubernatorial Primary in Michigan
Detroit date, former governor Chase S. Osborn of Sault Ste. Marie led the Republican gubernatorial nomination contest as returns remained incomplete after yesterday's primaries.
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Detroit
Mich
Chase S. Osborn
Sault Ste. Marie
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