Carranza Eliminated From Consideration In Mexico Policy
Washington July 26 Ambassadors Wilson and Del Valle present a plan to enforce neutrality laws to disintegrate the Mexican revolution and restore peace. The policy options include recognition of Huerta or the Sonoera-revolutionists, or intervention, all likely to mean war. Carranza is ruled out as a presidential factor.
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Taft
United States
Bryan
Wilson
del Valle
Foreign Relations Committee
Huerta
Sonoera
Pesqueira
Torena
Carranza
State Department
Troubled Calm Amid Copper Mines Demonstration
Calumet Michigan July 26 tensions rose as striking copper miners plan a giant demonstration with Calumet and Keweenaw miners joining. Brigadier General Abby sent troops and martial law could be declared if disorder breaks out. Workers blame Governor Ferris and seek a labor investigation as 2000 soldiers patrol the region.
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Michigan
Ferris
Upper Peninsula
Federation
Wilson carries out his policy ends White House aides
Washington mourns the departure of Major Thomas L. Rhoades to Winchester Virginia for duty with the provisional cavalry brigade. The move follows President Wilson's view that military aides are unnecessary grandeur for a Democrat and signals the start of changes among White House aides.
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White House
Machinists and Boilermakers Strike Over Eight Hour Day
The eight hour day dispute triggers a general river front strike as boilermakers threaten to quit Tuesday morning if demands are not met. Machinists meet at Central Trades Council hall while owners claim work was left unfinished due to lack of dock space and not arbitration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Trades Council
Frank Henderson
Henderson Iron Works
W.M. Doyle
Mobile Chamber of Commerce and Business League
Mobile
Virginia Debt Still Unsettled Between States
Virginia and West Virginia commissioners met in joint sessions to resolve the old Virginia state debt dispute. Virginia argues the principal debt of 7 182 000 dollars fixed by the 1910 Supreme Court decision, with interest totaling about 14 million dollars, should be paid by West Virginia. West Virginia proposes reopening the case via subcommittees. The sides may submit to the Supreme Court for final settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Virgina
West Virginia
Virginia
Supreme Court
Formal Demand for Charles Besse Protection in Mexico
The State Department issued a formal demand to the Huerta government to protect the life of Charles Besse, manager of the Mines Company of America, reportedly arrested in Chihuahua and awaiting death. Besse, a prominent New Yorker, has family in El Paso. Arthur T. Black of New York, vice president of the Mines Company of America, relayed the information.
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State Department
Mexico
Washington
Huerta
Charles Beese
Couny of America
Chihuahua
New Yorker
el Paso
Arthur T. Black
New York
The
Mines Company of America
Eae
Clearing skies urge renewed investment optimism in 1900s
Financial writers report improving but still unsettled conditions in the United States. Credit remains tight for railroads while earnings and crops influence outlooks. bankers urge cautious progress as markets anticipate a renewed cycle of prosperity.
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International News Service
Chicago
United States
September Morn Arrives in Mobile Amid Police Questions
A censored New York painting by Paul Chabas titled September Morn has appeared in Mobile art stores near the police chief’s office. Citizens clash over morality as officers report awaiting orders while the image, shown with varying draped and bare depictions, stirs public debate and complaint letters.
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Mobile
New York
Anthony Comstock
Anti-Vice Society
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Emanuel Street
Frank W. Crenshaw
One Hundred
Dauphin Street
City
Exports Boosted If Armor Plant Locates in Tuscaloosa
A Tuscaloosa informant argues Mobile would benefit from coastal transport if the $1 million government armor plate plant is built in Tuscaloosa. The piece cites tidewater access via the Warrior River and supports Abercrombie backing for the Tuscaloosa site.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Mobile
Druid City
Warrior River
Alabama
Sam Clabaugh
Washington
United States
Josephus Daniels
Abercrombie
John W. Abercrombie
Board of Trade
Del Valle Ends Mission to Advise on Mexico Crisis
R F Del Valle of Los Angeles returning from a state department mission presented Secretary Bryan with his findings. He suggested the United States must quickly back a stable Mexican government or be pressured by foreign powers. He warned Huerta could prevail with US moral support and that Mexicans require paternal handling.
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Washington
R. F. del Valle
Los Angeles
State Department
Mexico
Bryan
del Valle
Wilson
New York
United States
Huerta
Chang
American Official Shot In Back By Mexican Soldiers
United States Immigrant Inspector Charles S. Dixon of San Diego was shot in the back by Mexican regulars near Juarez while pursuing a white-slave case. He lies dying in El Paso as Mexican authorities blame drunken troops and American bitterness rises. A Taft appointee consul faces criticism for not aiding Americans detained by federals.
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International News Service
EL Paso
Texas
Mexico
United States
Charles S. Dixon
San Diego
Gay
Dixon
Juarez
Ial Paso
el Faro
Juse
Commandants
Hio Grande
Paso
Consul Edwards
Taft
State treasury deficit and daily reports promised
Montgomery Ala July 26 Governor O Nea l released exact figures on the states treasury showing a morning deficit of 30126564 dollars with 8965 54 dollars on hand and outstanding warrants totaling 39090618 dollars He announced daily treasury updates open to the public and a new report routine following receipts of 42841 43 dollars and payments of 9096 45 dollars plus warrants for 4450 03 issued by the state auditor.
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Montgomery
Ala
O'Neal
Purifoy
Treasury
State Treasury
Vice President Marshall Questions Johnson Protest
Washington dispatch reports Australia protests the prosecution of Jack Johnson under the white slave law as a conspiracy to ruin the boxer's reputation. Marshall paid ten cents postage on the protest and handed it to J. Hamilton for handling.
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Marshall
Washington
Australia
Jack Johnson
Johnson
J. Hamilton
Johnson Lewis
Dixon Shooting Report Prompts U S Inquiry
Secretary of State Ryan said the Juarez shooting of Charles B. Dixon by Mexican federal troops looks like a serious case and the United States will do whatever is necessary. Consul Edwards at Juarez is ordered to investigate immediately. The consul’s message gave few details.
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Bryan
International News Service
Washington
Charles B. Dixon
Juarez
Ryan
Edwards
Weather forecast for Alabama Mississippi Louisiana
Local thunder showers are expected in Alabama Mississippi and Louisiana. Affected areas may see scattered storms through the day with brief heavy rain and possible lightning. Temperatures will rise into the mid 90s with humid conditions.
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Washington
Alabama
Mississippi
Duisiana
Wood defeats Ned Allis to win Western amateur title
Warren K. Wood of Homewood Country Club wins the Western amateur golf championship at Homewood, defeating Ned Allis of Milwaukee Country Club 4 up in the 36th final. Wood becomes the sixteenth holder of the blue ribbon, after previous finals losses to Sawyer and Evans.
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Sawyer
St. Louis
Charles Evans, Jr
Denver
Eee
Empion
St.*Pau
Wood, Fine
Montgomery Grand Jury Targets Private Clubs
The Montgomery county grand jury recommended city and county officials close private clubs in Montgomery rumored to evade gambling and prohibition laws and urged the excise commission not to license them. They returned 242 true bills and urged a new law for disposal of weapons confiscated under current concealed weapon statutes.
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Montgomery
Ala
Excise Commission
County Grand Jury
Greeks Close In On Bulgars Front Amid Promised Greek Advance
London dispatch reports King Constantine’s forces cross the Kresdshna Pass, driving eight Bulgarian frontier miles toward Sofia. If Bulgaria rejects peace terms, a Greek advance may strike from Mehomia to Saratova with Servian support. Roumanians near Sofia threaten a 16 kilometer approach. Turkish atrocities in Thrace are noted. France and England decline a joint naval demonstration with Russia.
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International News Service
London
Observer
Constantine
Livournove
Kfesdshna
Bulgaria
Mehomia
Saratova
Bjuma
Sofia
Thrace
France
England
Russia
Constantinople
Nicaragua Treaty Faces Senate Vote Delay
Washington reports the Senate Foreign Relations Committee urged Secretary Bryan that the Nicaragua treaty require material modification before Senate approval. Bryan indicated the pact was ready to sign but warned against haste amid opposition and debate over the Platt Amendment provisions.
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Bryan
Radiud Mendes
Nicagua
Six Arbitors to Hear Wage Dispute in Arbitration Plan
Newlands amendment to the Erdman act triggers arbitration between 82,000 conductors and trainmen and 43 Eastern railroads after managers recede from joint grievance review. Six employes' arbitrators to be named by Tuesday, hearings tentatively set for September 16 in New York.
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International News Service
New York
Eastern Railroads
Manhattan Hotel
Board of Mediation
Lucius EK. Sheppard
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
The
Order of Railway Conductors
Daniel L. Chase
Brotherhood
Mr. Chase
Cleveland
Mr. Sheppard
City
Conference Committee of Managers
Olisha Lee
Discovery by Senator Bacon on Wilson Diplomatic Nominations
Washington July 26 Foreign relations committee approved all of President Wilson's diplomatic appointments to date. Nominations include Judge Gerard to Berlin Frederic Courtland Penfield to Austria-Hungary Joseph E Willard to Spain and Charles S Hartman to Ecuador. Bacon said no more confirmations until appointee views are known, especially literary gentlemen.
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International News Service
Washington
Wilson
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Gerard
New York
Berlin
Frederic Courtland Penfield
Pennsylvania
Austria-Hungary
Joseph E. Willard
Virginia
Spain
Charles S. Hartman
Montana
Ecuador
Bacon
Walter H. Page
Great
South
Cotton States flag goes to Jackson team pennant winner
Jackson won the Cotton States league pennant as the season closed with a 41 win 24 loss record. Pensacola finished second at 67 29 after protests awarded Jackson ten games and deducted several from Pensacola. Selma Columbus Clarksdale and Meridian followed.
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Jackson
Miss
Pensacola
Redus
Selma
Columbus
Clarksdale
Meridian
Peerless Bakery in Bernstein Building Destroyed by Fire
A blaze destroyed the Peerless bakery in the Bernstein building's lower portion in Shreveport Louisiana. The loss is put at more than 12000 dollars with no cause yet determined. The rapid spread of flames drew comment from observers.
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Shreveport
International News Service
Peerless
Bernstein
Congress Debates Tariff Amendments and Currency Act Extension
Senate convened at noon to debate amendments to the tariff bill and to consider an Aldrich Vreeland currency act amendment extending the emergency half billion line. Foreign relations panel heard Bryan on the Nicaragua treaty and planned to hear Ambassador Wilson on the Mexican situation next week. House met briefly and adjourned with no quorum as talks on creating a commerce department continued.
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Senate
Clapp
Bryan
Nicaragua
Wilson
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Paul Chabas
Chief
Tidewater
Mexico City
Emimecere
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Allis
W. K. Wood
Miles
Nelson A. Miles
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Newlands
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Walter Page
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