Force Uncle Sam to a Showdown
Washington reports President Wilson after a meeting with Secretary Bryan ordered Ambassador Lane Wilson in Mexico City to proceed immediately to a conference. The ambassador will sail north on the battleship Michigan or Louisiana from Vera Cruz if delays occur, expected to reach by July 24 at the earliest. Officials anticipate an important announcement on U.S. policy amid foreign powers recognizing Huerta and pressing for a stance on Mexico disorder.
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Washington
Wilson
Bryan
Aibeenter
Lane Wilson
Mexico City
Michigan
Louisiana
Vera Cruz
Huerta
Mexico
Ambassador Wilson Leaves Mexico City for State Department Briefing
México City reports Ambassador Wilson departs for Washington tonight in response to orders from the State Department. The trip follows high level talks and outlines the next steps in diplomatic outreach between the two nations.
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México
City
Wilson
State Department
Court's Decision Will Affect Taxes in Idaho Revisions
Boise July 16 The state tax commission begins to act on a federal Idaho ruling that settlers on reclamation projects pay taxes only after all water installments are met This will trim the assessment rolls in Minidoka Gooding and southern counties and reduce revenue Agents are adding property classes and public utilities data to rolls Reports to chairman Ramstedt show improving compliance The drive aims to set valuations at full cash value and raise previously low assessments
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Boise
State Tax Commission
Idaho
Minidoka
Gooding
Commission
Ramstedt
Railroad Train In Her Bedroom Incident Reported
Miss Clara Marasske, aged 19, awoke to a freight train that had toppled down an embankment and entered her home. The accident occurred on the railroad embankment near the Marasske residence, causing damage to the front of the house and surrounding area.
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Chicago
Clara Marasske
Marasske
Revolt Rumors Grow In South China Provinces
Peking reports eight provinces in South China move toward independence and a federation amid unrest. The source notes that Japanese influence is believed to be stirring the strife as authorities assess the situation.
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Peking
China
Smooth Swindler Run To Cover In Boise Promoter Case
Boise arrest reports William A. Matthews, an insurance operator linked to the Overland Insurance scheme, accused of issuing a bogus check drawn on Boise City National Bank and carrying $20,000 taken from First National Bank in Denver. He faces Denver trial on the Denver charge and Boise for obtaining money under false pretenses. Matthews, son of a prominent Atlanta family, used forged credentials to woo bankers and businessmen before fleeing. authorities chase him via Norfolk Virginia custody.
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Boise
Idaho
First National Bank of
Denver
Boise City National Bank
William A. Matthews
Overland Insurance Company
Norfolk
Matthews
Atlanta, Ga
Mediation Meeting Yields Shift in Board Talks
A July session in New York features a meeting on mediation and conciliation chaired by representatives. The discussion aims to designate a lead figure and inform President Wilson of the board’s stance and forthcoming steps.
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NY x
Hare
Oyes
Ormally Raint
Wilson
Board of Mediation and Concilia
Family starts on a 1800 mile walk across the West
The Tubbs family from Sandpoint Idaho to St Paul Minnesota begins an 1800 mile trek carrying baggage in a wheelbarrow. They hike the Great Northern route with no hotels or tips and plan a Glacier National stop. Mr Tubbs weighs about 200 pounds and aims to improve health and lose weight.
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Ae Wash
A. L. Tabana
Sandpoint
Idaho
Paul
Minn
Glacier National Caste
Montana
Tubbs
St. Paul
Indiana auto party on Midland trail to California
The Indiana automobile party bound for California via the new transcontinental highway entered Utah from Colorado this morning. They were escorted by Utah automobilists and expect to reach Salt Lake City by Friday with elaborate entertainments planned along the route.
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Green River
Utah
Indiana Automobile Party
California
Colorado
Midland Trail
Salt Lake City
World tour of Chicago Americans and New York Nationals begins
Chicago owners arrange transport for a round the world tour of the Chicago Americans and New York Nationals. The teams will travel from Vancouver on November 10 to begin the jaunt.
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Chicago
Chicago Americans
New York Nationals
Comisac
White Sox
Li Altail
Vancouver
Letter Reveals Lobbying Ties to NAM Officials
Malhall recounts a letter indicating readiness to back tariff commission. Poe and others testified to NAM lobbying efforts. Van Cleave, secretary to President, said Mr Watson discussed bypassing class legislation and arranging access to Speaker Cannon via Emory.
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Sala
Gangwena
National Association of Manufacturers
Poe
We Association
Tariff Commission
van Cleave
Association
Watson
Washington
Emory
Hemenway
Cannon
Provo Arrests In Idaho Immorality Case
John Jorgensen a San Pedro brakeman was arrested in Provo by Chief Giles at Idaho sheriff requests. He is charged with inducing a woman to leave Idaho for immoral purposes. Mrs Alice Hill is also in custody. both to be held until Idaho officers arrive.
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Provo
John Jorgensen
San Pedro
Giles
Bear Lake County
Idaho
Jorgensen
Alice Hill
Briber Convicted In Virginia House Campaign Case
Webster Springs West Virginia July Vincien ee of the virginia house Delegates was one day convicted of bribery in connection with the late United States senatorial campaign. Duff is the second member of the legislature to be found guilty.
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Webster Springs
W. Va
Vincien Ee
Theirginia House
United States
Duff
Country Growth Adds Story to Office Building
Indignant proceeds by baby members of the case for whom accommodations could not be found in the base office building have led to a decision to add another story to the structure.
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Washington
Government Drives Ottomans Toward Adrianople Stronghold
The government aims to advance Ottoman forces rapidly to the Adrianople fortifications to bolster its position after the Balkan War. Officials expect this move will strengthen the regime and allow enforcement of provincial autonomy in Thrace even if powers pressure for a frontier line from Enos to the Black Sea.
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Conenie
Adriancotay See
Encapes
Enos
Ausienom
Milla
Black Sea
Turkey
Thrace
Turkish Troops Cross Frontier With Bulgaria
Sofia reports Turkish troops crossed the new frontier line between Bulgaria and Turkey yesterday. Bulgarians offered no resistance. It is officially confirmed that Premier Daneff cabinet had resigned.
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Sofia
Esterday
Bulgaria
Turkey
Daneff
Change Peak Named Denali After Mount McKinley
Seattle July 16 Mount McKin ley, the highest peak in North America, would be renamed Denali meaning The Great One if Archdeacon Hudson Stuck can persuade the national board of geographical names. Stuck collapsed near the summit and was carried to the top by companions.
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Seattle
Mount McKinley
North America
Denali
Archdeacon Hudson Stuck
Episcopal
National Board of Geographical Names
Stuck
Cox Discharged In Cincinnati Trust Case
Judge Caldwell in the common pleas court dismissed the case against George Box former political leader and financier. Cox faced trial on a charge of misapplying 115000 dollars of funds of the Cincinnati Trust Company.
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Cincinnati
Caldwell
Common Pleas Court
George Box
Cox
Cincinnati Trust Company
Wheat Market News from Chicago July Sixteenth
Wheat prices closed at 901 and 5 for December contracts in Chicago trading. The brief market note records a modest session with the December wheat showing a slight uptick amid lighter trading volumes.
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Chicago
Frost Damage Mild in Snake River Valley Crops
Frost in the upper Snake river valley damaged crops but is now viewed as less severe than first feared. Peas on vines suffered, fall grain and garden crops were nipped slightly. First National Bank building contract let for 30000 dollars. Salt Lake contractors commence work. Haines building on Bridge street nears completion with plastering and windows installed. Several private residences under construction and more planned. James Simpson sells Watson Drug interest to Maug and Wilcox. plans Alaska hunting trip. Robber who robbed Rigby bank remains at large, suspect Hugh Whitney questioned by locals. Dream is a musical comedy to be performed at Fogg Jacobs hall under Presbyterian church guild. Two new businesses opened recently by Henry Adams and Joseph Thompson.
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St. Anthony
Snake River Valley
First National Bank
Salt Lake
Bridge Street
Harry Haines
James Simpson
Watson Drug Company
Messrs. Maug and Wilcox
Mr. Simpson
Alaska
Jackson
Wyoming
Hugh Whitney
Fogg & Jacobs’ Hall
Presbyterian Church
Fraud charge tied to divorce in Chicago case
Chicago district court orders the State's Attorney to pursue criminal action against Grace Brown Wahl and William Wahl over a divorce declared obtained by fraud collusion and conspiracy tied to residence claims and advice from counsel. The court directs expungement efforts to continue as proceedings unfold.
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Chicago
William
Grace Brown G Wahi
Circuit Court
Gdt
Guggen Wahl
Illinois
Aes Aan
Grace Man
Runaway Team Rescues Two Girls on Snake River Bridge
A farmer’s runaway team with two young girls aboard veered toward a steep embankment on the dugway road above the Snake River. Attorney Samuel Winters steered his wagon across the bridge and helped guide the runaway into safety, saving the children who were unhurt though terrified. A broken axle and discarded cement bags marked the wreck aftermath.
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Gee
Snake River
Skong En Auto Presid
Manly
Providence
Samuel Winters
Joe Gish
Mr. Winters
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