Diplomatic Mexican Problem StirsU.S. and Powers
Reports from Eagle Pass and Mexico City describe a plot to dynamite the American consulate and the consuls life threatened. Paris talks among powers address Carranzas recognition, with diplomats noting likelihood of mixed sympathies and potential U.S. interests in safeguarding its rights amid the Huerta revolt.
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Eagle Pass
Texas
United States
Ellsworth
Piedras Negas
Mexico
Washington
Army Post
Oes Ps
Yeeay
Carranza
Ana
Exseco
Huerta
Ben Luis Potosi
Wadley
State Department
Edwards Eeeeka Toig
Acapulco
Great Britain
France
Berlin
Germany
Paris
Mexico City
Germany denies seeking U S protection of Mexican interests
Berlin July 17 the foreign office said Germany has not demanded U S protection for foreign interests in Mexico nor taken any diplomatic action in Washington, denying reports on German requests involving Mexican affairs.
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Germany
Berlin
Foreign Office
United States
Mexico
Washington
Collision sinks Goodrich steamers Sheboygan and Iowa in fog
In a fog at the harbor mouth both Goodrich line steamers—Sheboygan and Iowa—collided. Sheboygan suffered minor damage while Iowa took a 30 foot bow hole, sank after tugs towed her to the river wharf. No fatalities or injuries reported. Financial losses to town and cargo expected to be heavy.
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Chicago
Sheboygan
Iowa
Goodrich
Towa
Wage dispute arbitration conference in New York
A meeting of eastern trainmen and conductors in New York announced that railroads will present their grievances to the arbitration commission and would not reply before night. Key demands include abolishing compulsory overtime and doubling pay with extra crew bills at issue.
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Federal Commission
New York
Death in a Pullman Car
Mrs. J. Dunn of St. Johns Michigan died suddenly of heart disease aboard a Pullman car while en route to visit her sister in Oregon. The 75 year old passenger had just left the diner and was seated with a traveling companion when death occurred. the obituary notes her daughter Mrs. Tramp and companion Mrs. R. N. were present.
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J. Dunn
Johns, Mich
Orege
J. F. Dunn
St. Johns
Mich
Tramp
R. N
Haywood Leaves Silk Mill Strike. Workers Return
Paterson New Jersey July 17 The withdrawal of Big Bill Haywood from active participation in the silk mill strike prompts a break in ranks and a rush of workers to the mills. Most mills are running and manufacturers predict an end to the strike as Maxceni's withdrawal is noted by Joseph Ettor IWW leader who cites Haywood's claimed physical inability to lead.
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Paterson
N. J
Haywood
Manufac
Maxceni
Joseph Ettor
Industrial Workers of the World
Secretary of War Garrison Visits Atlanta on Inspection Tour
Secretary of War Garrison arrived in Atlanta to begin his nationwide inspection tour of army posts. He will visit multiple installations as part of the routine assessment of U S Army facilities and readiness.
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Atlanta
United States
Mulhall Linked to Fight Over Taft Nomination and Roosevelt Bias
Washington dispatch details Martin M. Mulhall a self described lobbyist for the National Association of Manufacturers discussing influence efforts among Congressmen. Letters cite Roosevelt backing Taft and pressure to sway the 1904 and 1908 platforms, with mentions of Speaker Cannon, Van Cleve, Schwedtman, and Haskins proposals.
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Washington
Martin M. Mulhall
National Association
Roosevelt
Taft
Prse Schwedtman
Mulhall
Sherman
Cannon
White House
Watson
Heaven and
Wall Street
Haskins
Vermont
Schwedtman
Wade Ellis
van Cleve
Chicago
Emery
Miners Entombed by Cloudburst at Spruce Mine
Eveleth Minnesota July 17. Olver Iron Mining Spruce mine where 16 men were trapped by floodwaters after a cloudburst yesterday still have five unaccounted for. Rescue efforts continue with divers and air pipes aimed at the first level about 150 feet underground where five may be trapped.
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Eveleth
Minn
Olver Iron Mining Company
Weather toll rises as heat cripples Omaha
Omaha reports four deaths attributed to heat before noon and about a dozen prostrations as the Weather Bureau notes a temperature lower than yesterday. The brief dispatch notes persistent heat affecting residents with ongoing health risks.
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Omaha
Weather Bureau
Wool outlook is good says Knollin
The letter from Knollin discusses favorable industry outlooks amid legislative debates on trade and currency. It notes possible risks from changes in protection and free trade, urges swift legislative clarity, and predicts firm prices for sheep and lambs with strong feeder demand supporting the market. It also urges selling wool at fair prices and suggests shipping wool rather than selling locally.
Robbers In Glenns Ferry Liquor Store Hold Up
Two searching parties battle each other after mistaking allies for robbers in Glenns Ferry. The masked trio robbed the liquor department of the Glenns Ferry Mercantile company, taking $6, wounding a Davis ranch employee. Robbers and suspects remain at large.
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Glenns Ferry
Evans
Corker
Sumner
Davis Ranch
Bulgarian King Denies Atrocities Rumors In Macedonian Campaign
King Ferdinand of Bulgaria denounces reports of Bulgarian atrocities as Greek calumnies. He sent a message to the Associated Press via Sofia stating rumors are false and truth will be established in time.
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Ferdinand
New York
Ferdinand of
Bulgaria
Macedonia
Bian
Associated Press
Sofia
Roumanians Control Varna Cable Station In Balkans Conflict
Sofia reports Roumanians seized Varna cable station on the Black Sea cutting direct contact with Sebastopol. Bulgaria loses direct communication except via Serbia and Roumania as troops advance toward Kirk Kilisseh after intense Balkan War fighting.
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Black Sea
Kirk Kiliasoch
Macedonia
Sigaria
Sofia
Varna
Sebastopol
Sofa
Bulgaria
Servia
Roumania
Dee
O Kirk-Kiliasseh
Bulgars Defeat Serbs Amid Balkan Border Skirmish
Official dispatches report Bulgarians defeating Servians who breached Bulgarian territory near the western frontier. Serbians retreat toward Vlasina as another dispatch notes Greek forces inflicted severe losses on the Bulgarian left flank. A third item mentions Ferdinand seeking a settlement with Roumania.
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Sofia
Vlasina
Ferdinand
Seteteoke Wese Sgaria
Roumania
Robber Renegade Nabbed in San Diego Jewel Heist Case
J Elmer Veneil sought in Los Angeles for robbery of jeweler C J B Carson was arrested in San Diego after detectives overheard him asking a saloon where to pawn jewels. Much of the missing jewelry was found in his room.
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San Diego
Cal
J. Elmer Veneil
Los Angeles
C. J. B. Carson
Air man Hewetson killed in monoplane fall at Salisbury
Major A. W. Hewetson of the Royal Artillery and a member of the military flying corps died at the army aerodrome in Salisbury after a monoplane fell about one hundred feet.
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Salisbury
Eng
A. W. Hewetson
Royal Artillery Corps
Military Flying Corps
Wheat market closes July wheat at 85 3/4 cents
Chicago July 17 July wheat finished at 85 3/4 cents a bushel as trading closed today with a firm tone.
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Chicago
Deputy and sheriff seize whiskey keg in bear lake county case
Deputy Sheriff George Crane returns from Alexander with a ten gallon keg of whiskey. The May is under arrest and the son is confiscated. Sheriff from Bear Lake county arrives coincidentally as both pursuers target Mr and Mrs Schriber and another person believed to be hiding. A trunk belonging to the Schriber group contained the keg and other items.
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George Crane
Alexander
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