Wilson resumes talks with Bryan on Mexican situation
Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson continues discussions with President Bryan over Mexico's crisis. He travels outside Washington for the extended report on southern conditions but no US policy announcement is made. Mediators push for peace between Huerta and Carranza followers while considering a new administration for Mexico.
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Washington
Henry Lane Wilson
Bryan
Wilson
Dent Wilson
United States
Mexico
Huereta
Corranis
Congressional panel to probe Mexico diplomacy
A joint congressional committee proposed by Representative Stephens of Texas would study diplomatic and related documents to assess the situation in Mexico. Five senators and representatives would conduct the inquiry and review papers on the subject.
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Mexico
Sentative Stephens
Texas
Hppomiiaiien
On the Job Mart Brief Interior Water Works Notes
A garbled OCR item references the Water Works association, a secretary, and a resolution to extend time for payment. It notes a staggered payment plan with one portion due monthly and a period until harvest. The text is fragmented with unclear dates and entities.
Mulhall Accuses Underwood of Lying Before Congress
Witnesses describe a heated exchange as Major Underwood denounces Martin W. Smith as a liar while Mulhall testifies he once aided manufacturers and tasked Wilson, Clark, and Mann to press public interests, amid a tense Senate hearing.
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Underwood
Tay
Mann
Bomb disrupts Senate session at president's residence
A bomb damaged the residence of the president of the senate last week and, on the same day, a mob prevented the senate from convening.
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Senate
Rebellion grows as Hu Nan secedes from Peking
A consular report states Hu Nan province seceded from the Peking government on July 25. General Li Yuen Heng, vice president, leads actions in central China and claimed growing strength amid the revolt. Government troops were defeated on the Han River above Wuchang.
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Peking
Hu Nat
Jast
Li Yuen Heng
China
Hu Nan
Han
Wu Chang
Congresswoman Smith Warns Bird Life Bill May Fail
Washington July 20 Congresswoman Smith says the bird life protection bill will fail because the House tariff bill blocks its effect. The Senate finance committee allowed an amendment to permit import of edible edible plumage, feathers, and bird parts under certain claims, undermining the proposed law. Press opposition and conservation groups largely oppose feather imports for millinery, yet the tariff measure remains unchanged.
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Washington, D. C
Committee On Finance
Senate
House
Railroad branch expansion planned to Rogerson Wells Nevada
Twin Falls reports indicate the Hollister branch of the U S L railroad will be extended toward the Central Pacific railway near Wells Nevada after replacing missing stakes from the old survey. The move follows construction of a camp west of Vale and aims to connect with Wells area lines.
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Twin Falls
Vale In
Rogerson
Hollister
Central Pacific Railway
Wells
Nevada
State Department Notes Casualties and War Minister Remarks
The report references statements from the State Department and the War Minister about recent events. No clear names, dates, or locations are identifiable in the fragment, leaving key details ambiguous.
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Ge Oy
State Department
Pasari
Ame
Peru City Denies Catastrophe Rumors
Officials in Peru refute circulating reports of a disaster in the city. No local damage or loss has been confirmed, and authorities urge residents to disregard unverified claims spread in other regions.
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Spice
Peru
America
Military orders send units to neighborhood for field maneuvers
Fragmentary text indicates commands among military units to move toward a neighborhood and conduct field maneuvers as part of operations. Names, dates, or locations are not clearly readable in the provided fragment.
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Caslsvees Coleatent
German societies press against proposed tax on foreign books
Washington reports German societies nationwide united in protest to a proposed tax on foreign books. They argue the measure would unjustly tax scientific and educational works on the free list, warning it would raise costs and hinder scholarship.
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Washington
United States
Congress
Military movements shift to reinforce southern forces in China
Reports from Amer say forces are redeploying to back the southern army near Nanking and Wu Sung. The Vines of Fo Kien are cited as the interior front. Many volunteers are enrolling for the southern side. The unsettled situation at Fuchow adds to local concern.
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Amer
China
Fo Kien
Nanking
Wu Sung
Fuchow
Investment Planned for Sofia Rail Link to Varna
Belgrade reports that Sofia the Bulgarian capital will get investment to complete a Varna to Sofia railway line, enabling more provisions to reach the city. Romania is expected to consent to the arrangement.
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Belgrade
Sofia
Varna
Black Sea
Rumania
Moore's Successor Chax F. Marvin Named Chief Bureau
Washington July 29 Prof Chax F Marvin chosen as chief of the bureau to succeed Willis L Moore who was recently removed Marvin heads the instrument division and was appointed to the service in 1884 from Ohio. Deat Wilson will send his name to the senate probably this week.
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Washington
Chax.f. Marvin
Ee Bureau
Willis L. Moore
Marvin
Ohio
Deat Wilson
Senate
Death of General Perdomo Shocks Salvadorean City
General Abraham Perdomo, a famed Central American military figure, was shot dead in the principal square of San Salvadore by journalist Arturo Gomez. The killing occurred in the pilla Danas quarter, shocking local authorities and residents.
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San Salvadore
Republic of Salvador
Abraham Perdomo
Central America
Pilla Danas
Arturo Gomez
Wires inspector's Montana trip disrupted amid travel delays
The wires inspector for irrigation projects in Montana faced a disrupted itinerary. He was scheduled to depart yesterday via Yellowstone and Grand T Ooly route, with an expected arrival today to meet the party led by Assistant Surveyor Adolph Miller, the Interior official in charge of national parks.
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Montana
Yellowstone
Grand T Ooly
Sheaboni Praetis
Yell
Adolph Miller
National Parks of the United
Gems Valued at 75000 Stolen From Nan-set Pier Home
Gems valued at 75000 including a 60000 pearl rope were stolen from O. C. Rumsey's Nan set pier residence during Sunday night. Mrs. Rumsey, daughter of E. H. Harriman, received the pearls from her mother. Only one room usually used by Mrs. Rumsey showed disturbance.
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Harriman
Narragansett Pier
New York
O. C. Rumsey
Nanset Pier
Terrific hailstorm hits Pingree region
Pingree Idaho July 20 a savage hail and rain storm battered the country about 2 pm Saturday flattening grain stripping leaves tearing crops and leaving thousands of dollars in damage as crops were ruined in a wide area and trees damaged.
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Pingree
Idaho
Investigation into Secretary McAdoo's Charges
A July case examines allegations against Secretary McAdoo, with investigators probing financial or administrative charges and potential policy implications for the administration. Authorities have not released formal charges or a timeline for rulings.
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McAdoo
Argentina Bans Trusts Under Sherman Law
Buenos Ayres reports the government has enacted a new Sherman law to outlaw trusts and combinations restraining trade and production within the country. It targets monopolistic practices and aims to preserve fair competition across industries.
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Buenos Ayres
Argentina
Chalmette Floated After Grounding Off New York Coast
The Chalmette steamer of the South Pacific line ran aground late yesterday and was floated this morning. It will proceed to New York for repairs.
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New York
Chalmette
Sou Pacific Thorn Company
Commission to the Mayor Statement Request
A terse memorandum to the mayor expresses appreciation and requests a formal statement. The note mentions names and a desire for official remarks, but the exact wording is unclear.
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