Pan American appeal offers services for Mexican reconstruction
The state department released a Pan American appeal urging Mexican leaders to meet on neutral ground to plan a constitutional reconstruction and immediate elections. Delegates from the United States Brazil Chile Argentina and envoys from Bolivia Uruguay and Guatemala propose US or conferees act as intermediaries to arrange a meeting, avoid armed intervention, and seek a peaceful path to a central government and elections.
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Balkan Powers Move to Relieve Turkey of Shells Crisis
London reports Balkans near crisis as central powers mass troops on the frontier aiming to force a corridor to Turkey, believed short of shells. Romania partially mobilizes while Bulgaria presses Serbia and Greece on Macedonia as Parliaments in Athens and Belgrade convene next week. King Constantine may offer Venizelos premiership if strict neutrality is pledged amid German-leaning politics.
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Five masked highwaymen raid payroll wagon near Carman
In Johnstown Pennsylvania on August 14 a five man band attacked the Greenwich Coal and Coke payroll wagon near Carman. Daniel Duchler of the state constabulary was wounded as three assailants were captured or wounded. Troopers expect to capture the remaining two within hours. The payroll of about $10,000 was in the wagons when the robbery occurred after the train carrying funds was late and the wagon had already left Carman for the Greenwich mines.
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Adjutant General Sets Target Record at West Virginia Range
Adjutant General John C. Bond, stationed with the West Virginia National Guard at Camp Hatfield, scored 48 of 50 at 600 yards, the best target-practice mark this week. Sergeant William H. Tee of Fairmont was the week's second-highest. Governor Hatfield's Day events include a noon arrival, military escort, lunch with Judge Blizzard, a 4 p.m. troop review, and a dinner with ex-Governor White, amid Republican U.S. Senate bid chatter.
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W. H. Hersen
Ohio team wins national rifle outdoor championship title
Kings Mills rifle squad tops the national smallbore outdoor championship with a total 9 575 points, according to unofficial figures available tonight. Official prize ranking and details will be announced later.
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Alfred H. Glenn Drowned in Potomac River Near Cumberland
Alfred H. Glenn, 48, of Elkina, W Va, drowned in the Potomac River near Cumberland. He was a Western Mary land conductor and a resident of Elkina.
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Peculiar Accident at Picnic Injures Teacher
Irma Ankeny, a well known school teacher, was possibly fatally injured at a picnic dinner when a horse, startled by an automobile, jumped over the table where she was dining. She was kicked on the head and remained unconscious tonight in Somerset Pennsylvania.
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Guns Are Sent to the Border in Rising Tensions
U S soldiers including aeroplane and battery were dispatched to the Texas border on General Funston's request as Mexicans threatened incursions. In Nogales, clashes left one American dead or missing amid rumors of Mexican gun seizures. Washington reported possible reinforcements to Brownsville and Texas City, with aeroplanes and howitzers considered for border defense. Local reports note vigilant patrols along the river, and a note warning a Mexican tenant to vacate his table. the coroner links the recent deaths to unknown causes.
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Bathing Kills Girl In Salt Water Bathing Fatality
Mount Vernon Y aug 14 Miss Hilda Eleanor Stolpe 21 died at the home of her foster parents Mr and Mrs Frank E Bentley 269 Second avenue from meningitis due to excessive salt water bathing after two weeks at Rye Beach where she bathed several times daily
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Fleet review to honor governors aboard battleship fleet
The Atlantic battleship fleet or part of it will be reviewed by the nation’s governors during their annual conference in Boston August 24 to 27. Governor Walsh announced after receiving a telegram from Secretary Daniels. A warship will be detailed August 25 to take the governors to Gloucester, with other vessels lined up off Boston Light for the review.
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Federal prisoners to be set to work manufacturing goods
Washington Aug 14 Attorney General Gregory has effectively decided that about 3,000 federal penitentiary prisoners should be put to work producing items for government departments including the army and ways. Prisoners are enlarging their quarters, a project not finished for a year, as Gregory studies estimates for possible machinery installation for production.
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Seabright Trophy Defense Highlights Lawn Event
Seabright hosts a trimmed lawn event where Williams defends a trophy amid tough competition. The meeting featured local entrants and a notable finish by Aug, with attention on the second place showing and the overall strong performance on display.
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Former minister denies murder charge in Hazel Macklin case
In South Bend, police and county officials failed to obtain a confession from Silas N. Ebersole, the former Dun kard minister, who insists on his innocence and vows to fight the murder charge. Newton Ebersole was released from Goshen jail after authorities considered habeas corpus action. Ticson reportedly knew nothing of the crime.
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Strike settlement claimed by teamsters group
St Louis August 14. George Tansey head of the team owners organization said the 1500 teamsters and chauffeurs strike has been settled at midnight. Minutes later union officers denied any agreement, creating a conflicting account of the settlement.
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Famine unrest and aid appeals amid strikes and Haiti issues
In St Louis on August 1 police protected non union drivers as about a thousand strikers attacked near a transfer station. A newspaper man was beaten until rescued after revolvers were drawn. The mob fought back with night sticks until dispersal. Washington reports August 14 heavy Haitian famine needs with Red Cross requesting $1,000 as Admiral Caperton notes food shortages in Port au Prince and potential aid deployment. New York August 11 the steamship St Paul brings 89 passengers and cargo, with most aboard evacuees.
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New Cabinet Formed as König Faces Resignation
Despatch from Bertin cited by the Tageblatt reports that the king of Greece will seek to form a new government after the opening of Tinment next Monday and the resignation of the present cabinet. A cabinet crisis looms as regional leaders weigh support for a principal reform.
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Brownsville Battery Preparations Reported From Fort Sill
Dispatch from Fort Sill states generals orders sent to Brownsville for artillery to move there. Preparations to depart began as officers at nearby posts coordinated transports and readiness drives for the Brownsville operation.
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Signfigsnt Warnings To Mexican Outlas
Fragmentary OCR recall notes warnings to Mexican outlaws in Texas near Mexia cabins. Mentions Captain Siib of Temas gangers and E. P. Nesarrate commander of Carrata troops at Matamoras. Telegrams imply tension and a reported incident involving a Mexican ranch near Taymundeyilte.
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