Mexicans Playing the Ransom Game
The article notes the Mexican situation dominates the president and cabinet at a July regular session. Secretary Bryan met with the president before others arrive as Ambassador Wilson gathers firsthand Mexico City reports. The State Department seeks protection for Americans in Durango and requests Mexican action, even dispatch of troops to Torreon, amid captors holding foreigners for ransom including a former archbishop.
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Wee
Bryan
Wilson
Mexico City
Hamm
Durango
State Department
Chinese Loyalists Targeted as Southern Rebellion Grows
Reports from Peking on July 18 describe a northern view of a southern province uprising. Deserts from Yuan Shi Kai's government have fallen short of expectations amid heavy fighting near Kai ee and a renewed push by southern forces. Leaders announce Tzn Chun Heuan as republic president while Yuan Shi Kai opposes the move. Twenty loyal officers were killed by the rebels yesterday.
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Peking
China
Yuan Shi Kai
Kai Ee
A Chow
Arces
Tzn Chun Heuan
Canton
United States Duo Triumphs in Davis Cup Preliminary
Wimbledon on July 18 Maurice E McLoughlin and R Norris Williams of the United States defeated Canadian pair R Powell and B Schwengers in the first two singles matches of the final round. McLoughlin won 10-8 6-1 6-4 while Williams prevailed 6-4 6-2 6-4. A third win would send the U S team to face England in the challenge round for the Davis Cup.
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Wimbledon
Maurice E. McLoughlin
R. Norris Williams
United States
R. B. Powell
B. P. Schwengers
McLoughlin
Williams
England
Mexicans Prepare Popular Welcome for Japanese Minister
Mexico City July 18 A Mexican government commission will greet the new Japanese minister at the port of Manzanillo. The delegation includes five foreign af sat and two military attachés. A large popular demonstration is planned at the port.
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Mexico City
Afsat
Manzanillo
Collision injures twelve as trains collide near Perry Madison
A Big Four passenger train struck a Lake Shore and Michigan Southern train between Perry and Madison, east of Cleveland, while the Lake Shore freight stalled. The dining car splintered, a Pullman telescope occurred, and twelve passengers were injured.
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Cleveland
Lake Shore
Chigan and Southern
Perry
Madison
Here
Oregon Man Named for Foreign Post and Other Nominations
Washington July 18 President Wilson sent to the senate several nominations including Charles Hartman of Montana to be minister to Ecuador and Maurice T. Dears to be United States marshal for the district of Oregon John Mon.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Ecuador
Charles §. Hartman
Montana
United States
Dge
The
Rag of
Ornia
Maurice T. Dears
Maria Distriot
Oregon
John Mon
Would Clip Bill's Wings
Senate Democrats tabled Bristow's resolution seeking Wilson to advise on keeping Bryan at his post. Poindexter and Borah joined Democrats in a 41 vote. Bristow alleged a letter showing desire to avoid full Isthmian canal duty, while Ashurst denied the charge and challenged proofs.
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Washington
Senate
Bristow
Wilson
Bryan
Poindexter
Borah
Rey
Arizona
Ashurst
Submarine rises again after sinking in deep water
A Swedish submarine that sank in 200 feet of water recently resurfaced after being missing from operations for years. Sailors scrambled as the craft breached the surface, drawing attention from officials and defense observers. The incident renews debate over salvage and maritime safety protocols.
Submarine Sinks Near Stockholm After Tank Failure
A Swedish submarine sank in 200 feet of water near Stockholm during a practice run when all ballast tanks filled at once. Pressure damaged the hull and forced a rapid emergency ascent after Lt Beckman ordered the lead keel detached. The crew managed to reach the surface for air.
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Stockholm
Beckman
President Retires From New Haven Hartford Line
Directors accepted the resignation of Charles H. Mellen as president of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad this afternoon.
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New York
Charles
Mellen
New York, New Haven
Hartford
Directors Meet Over Mellen Resignation at Ford Railway
New York July 18 Directors of Ford Railroad were to meet again today to act on the resignation of President Charles S Mellen tendered late yesterday Some directors urged him to reconsider but under current plans he will retire as head of the railroad by October 1 at latest
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New York
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Charles S. Mellen
Mellen
Engineer Ends Torture by Self Inflicted Throat Slit
Decatur Alabama July 18 An engineer Hue ton Fleming and inspector Floyd Hamlin were testing a new locomotive in Louisville and Nashville yards when the engine derailed and overturned Fleming killed himself to escape his injuries Hamlin died later today from the crash The incident highlights the dangers of locomotive testing in rail yards
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Decatur
Ala
Hueston Fleming
Fleming
Floyd Hamlin
Louisville
Nashville
Hamlin
Indiana Autos Face Muddy Desert Run Challenge
A group of Indiana auto tourists battled a desert crossing at the Utah state line. Torrential rain and sticky gumbo slowed progress as cars slid into ditches and needed pulls, yet drivers aided each other, crossing the arroyo with a steel cable and teamwork. The long 80 mile desert leg to Price looms as the next test.
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Green River
Utah State Line
Indiana
Great Desert
Iles
Ape
Thom
Marion
Torren
Thompson
Sie
Teas Seareee
Gian
Price
Provo
Indianapolis
Grand Junction
Mack
Colorado-Utah
Desert
White
Saree
Indiana Autobe
Mrs. Ekman Faces First Degree Murder Charge
In Salt Lake City on July 18 Mrs. Augustus Ekman was formally charged with first degree murder and held without bail after confessing to killing her 12 year old daughter Frances and placing the body in a trunk bound for Ogden. Detective Wardlaw testified she made the admission at headquarters and she appeared unmoved during the hearing, declining to speak as her counsel objected to a statement.
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Salt Lake City
Augustus Ekman
Salt Lake
Ogden
Frances
George B. Wardlaw
Ekman
Mrs. Ekman
Pocatello Man in Bad After City Pursuit
Frank Miller of Pocatello Idaho aided by two officers searched the city for an hour seeking a man who had lured him to Glenwood last Monday night and robbed it of $17 and a diamond ring. Miller vows to stay and locate the thieves and reclaim the ring, which was a gift.
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Pocatello
Ogden
Frank Miller
Idaho
Glenwood
Miller
Making Indian Affairs The Nation’s Great Reform
Washington July 18 The great service for Indians is to set them free and abolish the bureau. A permanent commission should oversee Indian affairs with full powers to reform administration, reducing dependence of many wards and enabling full bloods and mixed heritage to gain self sufficiency while younger generations leave reservations. The investigation should seek causes, not symptoms.
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Washington
Gy Bureau
Enid Geeeheng
Okiah
Congress
Wiegp
Inhire
Adam
Sage of Danville tied to 1908 campaign logistics
Testimony before the senate lobby committee describes the Sage of Danville knowing the Organisation Washington and the National Association of Manufacturers actions to concentrate effort for Cannon’s re election in 1908. Mulhall letters from August 1908 discuss focusing energies in the Cannon district and credit for wins.
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The
Sage of
Danville
Washington
Nanee Association of Manufacturers
Mulhall
Senate Lobby Committee
Schwedtman
Manufacturers’ Association
Cannon
W. McClave
Pulican
New Jersey
McClave
William Hughes
Indiana
Will Fight for Million W Clarified Victory in Washington
A fragment notes William Des won a contest in Washington with unclear context. The text mentions Peetebes as a possible participant or related name, but details are incomplete and unreadable.
Coalition Formed in Sofia Cabinet Reshuffle
In Sofia on July 18 a cabinet coalition formed led by M. Radoslavoff with liberal leaders contributing to the new government after the prior cabinet’s resignation. Staumbuloff was appointed as minister.
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Sofia
M. Raoslavoff
Staumbuloff
Missing Foreman Chandler Sought Across Desert Train Search Expands
Police and volunteers intensified the hunt for Charles D. Chandler, foreman at Short Line machine shops. Rumors put him near a farmhouse on the desert fringe, with reports he asked for food. A later tip said Chandler was held at a bridge location, prompting officers to rush to Ghackfocty and follow leads.
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Chandler
Charles D. Chandler
Ren Today
Tyhee
Iaskline
Sahnen
Tin Olson
Shelley
Firth Bridge
William Price
Ghackfocty
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Bill
Drew
Mrs. Eckman
Tral
Joe
Ashington
William Deswon
Hee Peetebes Wes A
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