Mediation rejected by Mexican Constitutionalists despite talks
Washington discussion over Mexican affairs centers on U S mediation during ongoing elections and a move to establish a constitutional government. Constitutionalists insist on no mediation, arguing arms and provisional leadership are needed, while senators weigh U S involvement and potential risks.
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Washington
United States
Rhe Tate Chiath
United
Btaten
Naerare
Appeal to Commission Seeks Water Rule Modifications
Public Utilities Commission asked to modify irrigation rules in Pocatello Idaho to ease lawn watering limits. Water company and city officials argued the current schedule is impractical for areas with extensive lawns and some districts require daily watering. The commission planned a personal investigation during a Sunday visit to assess the situation and potential adjustments.
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Boise
Go Aly
Re Ases
Pit Utilities Commission
Pocatello
Water Company
Ae Lities Commission
Rr Lage Bac
Wasl
Public Institute
Pocatello i
Weller Visit Sparks Talk of Local Move
Mr and Mrs W L Weller visit Mrs Weller’s sisters McDonald and Snow. Ms W sees a move from Montpelier to this city and may decide to locate here.
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W. L. Weller
Postmaster General Burleson Faces Senate Over Parcel Post Change
Washington July 24 opposition grows in congress to Burleson order cutting parcel post rates and size limits set to take effect August 15. Senate committee asks Burleson to explain authority before next hearing. Debate centers on whether changes require congressional action amid projected government losses.
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Washington
Congress
Burleson
Peck
Senate Post Office Committee
Commi
Department
Room for Million People in Upper Snake Valley
Fred argues the Upper Snake region could hold a million people and notes high wheat yields and seed production. He describes plans to attract thousands of easterners in 1915 to seek opportunities, referencing Idaho Falls and Ashton as starting points for a broader exploration.
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Upper Valley of Snake
Fred
Idaho Falls
Ashton
Idaho
San Francisco
Lawmaker backs extension of parcels post to 100 pounds
Representative Lewis, a co author of the parcel post law, argues the government should eventually carry all parcels up to 100 pounds. He criticizes railroad support for express companies and defends Postmaster Burleson's authority to extend the weight limit.
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Washington
Burleson
Lewis
Suffragettes Arrested Before Fire at Mansion Residence
In Glasgow on July 24 two suffragettes including Margaret Morrison were seized as they attempted arson at the former Sir John Muir residence, now Lord Provost’s home. A second woman was unnamed, found with a lit match by combustibles. Morrison later emerged from a chimney and suffragette literature was found inside.
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Glasgow
Margaret Morrison
Sir John Muir
Morrison
Senator Works Attacks Tariff and Democratic Caucus
Washington, 24. Senator Works denounces the tariff as framed today and assails the Democratic caucus for forcing him to vote with his party. He doubts the president’s motives but fears the legislation could fall into dangerous hands and threaten the republic.
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Washington
Works
Wilson
Chief of Police Kills Wrong Man in Newark Shooting
Newark July 24 William Butler was shot and killed by police who mistook him for William Corduan, husband of a Newark murder victim. Corduan was arrested near the scene as the police pursued the suspect.
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Newark
N. J
William Butler
Dover
William Corduan
Corduan
Polic
Butler
Burnie
Political correspondence on party support and labor bills
A 1910 memorandum from Martin M. Mulhall discusses lobbying for Repre sentative Parsons of New York for re election and opposing George Gordon Rattle’s gubernatorial bid in New York. It also mentions figures Dick of Ohio Scott of West Virginia Depew of New York and Carter of Montana and notes Aldrich and a Taft pledge to block labor bills this session.
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Washington
Martin M. Mulhall
Parsons
New York
Ing
Ohio
Lee A
Ict
Alba
George Gordon Rattle
Mubball
John Kirby, Jr
Scott
West Virginia
Depew
Carter
Montana
Aldrich
Kirby
Sherman
Taft O
Republican Party
Congress
Great factory fire probe in Binghamton NY
Authorities opened an investigation into the Binghamton Clothing Company fire in which at least 51 workers, predominantly women and girls, died. Searchers toil through ruins as 28 bodies are recovered, 34 are missing, and 54 survivors are accounted for. unidentified dead will be buried in a city plot.
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Binghampton
N. Y
Binghampton Clothing Company
Orkmen
Eight Volo Women to Face Grand Jury Over Rail Incident
Eight women from Volo ride Mrs. John Richardson on a rail through the village streets. Lake County grand jury to hear the case as the state reports evidence being gathered against the group.
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Waukeegan
Volo
John Richardson
Lake County
Grand Jury
President nominates L. Fe. Pinkham for Hawaii governor
Washington reports President Wilson nominates L. Fe. Pinkham of Honolulu to serve as governor of Hawaii. The nomination comes as Hawaii awaits confirmation and potential policy guidance from the new appointee.
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Hawaii
Washington
Wilson
L. FE. Pinkham
Honolulu
Sheriff Besieged as 500-strong Mob Seizes Mines
Governor Ferris declines to deploy militia except as last resort as about 500 angry men surround and take control of mines, prompting urgent appeals for state troops. The sheriff appeals for calm while authorities assess next steps in the standoff.
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Ferris
Calumet Kidnapping Crisis Sparks Mackinac Dispatch
Governor's office records a sheriff report that Calumet is under attack by a mob of 500 men, with another 500 already en route from Almeek, a nearby mining town, amid chaotic unrest in Michigan.
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Lansing
Mich
Calumet
Almeek
Strike Violence Escalates as Calumet Miners Attack Plants
In Calumet on July 24 the walkout by district miners led Sheriff Crane to request state aid amid violence. Miners' assault targeted local face plants and caused closures as authorities struggled to quell the unrest.
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Calumet
Crane
Calumet Ani
Mines shut after government move in Sul 24
A large number of deputies were sworn in and are believed able to control the situation for now. Mining companies plan no immediate reopening of the mines, with stamp duties and shutdowns affecting activity for a week or more.
Ferris declines troops for mine strike district
Governor Ferris said he would not grant the sheriff's request for troops to protect lives in the mine strike district and near the resort, noting he believed no message was sent in anticipation of such action. He cited a railroad wreck delaying communication.
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Bay City
Mich
Ferris
Unclear fragmentary report on Rome and Swiss relations
Fragmentary text mentions Rome and Swiss relations and threats to make relations unpleasant. It references guards and a promise to the pope, indicating a tense diplomatic context. Details are incomplete and names or dates are missing.
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Rome
Morndig
Aden
Great Texas steers expected to heighten Pendleton Round-Up
Pendleton Oregon July 24 great big long horned lean spider legged Texas steers secured by the Round-Up for the build contest at Pendleton this year. These steers challenge the ponies and cowboys alike, with bleacher climbers and crowd forecasts pointing to a record turnout for the event.
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Pendleton
Ore
Texas
Callons
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