Army officers shortage urged by General Wood in 1916
General Leonard Wood urged immediate preparation for war outlining three sources for officer supply. Regulars, militiamen, and trained civilians would yield officers, with 15 500 chosen annually for special grades. He criticized waiting for war to mobilize volunteers and warned enlisted soldiers must know their duties.
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Meses Platisburg
N.Y
United States
Leohard
Wood
Tion
Qwhitt
T 1 Department
Generalficcisson
Caine Amram
Sen
Wilton
Ceneral Wood
Browan
Industrial unrest examiners opinions released by USIC
The United States Commission on Industrial Relations concluded sessions after two years of study on unrest and its causes. Three reports were submitted to Congress with supplemental opinions. Notable contributors include Professors Comons and Walsh, with statements by Garretson Lennon OConnell and others. Chairman Walsh departed for Kansas City then planned to distribute special reports on Colorado and Bayonne strikes.
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United States Commission On Industrial Relations
Congress
John R. Comons
Wisconsin
Walch
J. Borden Harrison
New York
Richard H. A Ishton
Illinoi
S. Thurston Ballard
Kentucky
Harris Weinstock
California
Gil
Austin DB. Garretson
Iowa
John B. Lennon
Ilinois
James O'Connell
Mexicans urged to attend Pan American peace talks
The United States and several Latin American envoys urge Mexico to join a peace conference. Ambassadors from Brazil Argentina Chile Bolivia Uruguay Guatemala sign the appeal seeking replies within ten days, with possible prorogation for cause. General Carranza’s stance remains uncertain as the effort continues.
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Robert Lansing
United States
D. da Gama
Brazil
Edo Suarez-Mujica
Argentine
T, Galderos
Chile
RS. Naon
Bolivia
Carlos Maria Depena
Uruguay
Joaquin Mendez
Plesipotentiary
Guatemala
Carranea
Villa
Moore
Mexico
Carranza
Nis
Aviator Drowned In Lake Accident At Conesus
Rochester reports aviator Lawrence Lyon 24 of Ithaca drowned when his plane capsized at Conesus Lake late today. His body had not been recovered by nightfall.
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Associated Press
Rochester
Lawrence Lyon
Ithaca
Conesus Lake
Lyon
Noteen
Champion Swimmer Khone Finishes In Top Three
Clement Bie of the Sinois Athletis Clot Chicago finished second and David Jones of Memphis Tennessee took third in a race with a time of 56 minutes 25 seconds.
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Clement Bie
Sinois Athletis Clot
Chicago
David Jones
Memphis
Tenn
Mexico Conferees Consider Peace Talks and Alliances
The tone suggests a potential opening to negotiations with the conferees. It is believed he may reply with counter proposals to join a peace conference. Carranza could respond, inviting others to join, while plans for a Pan American conference may be extended to include all factions. An arms embargo against opposing forces may be used as a first step.
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Carranza
Mexico
Balkans and Fronts Show Mixed World War News
The Balkans section notes Bulgaria’s stance and Greece bound by treaty to aid Serbia if attacked. Russian advances claim progress on the eastern front driving Germans back from Riga and near Dvinsk, while Austro German forces push in the center and south. Von Mackensen resumes motion between the Vistula and Bug as Russian counterattacks slow him. The western front reports a disputed local German success in the Argonne with no French confirmation.
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Bulgaria
Serbia
Greece
Riga
Dvinsk
Koyno
von Mackensen
Vieprz
Bug
Viacova
Argonne
New Italian General Attack Planned Along Isonzo
From UDINE Italy Aug 14 General Cadorna the Italian commander in chief has nearly finished preparations for a new major offensive against Austria along the Isonzo river The aim is to seize the Carso plateau and capture Gorizia paving the way to Triesi The staff hopes to complete the campaign by early September Susatine for children with indigestion advertisement.
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Praes
Udine
Italy
Cadorna
Isonzo
Carso
Gorizia
Triesi
Senator Lodge on party reunification in 1912 rally
In Worcester Massachusetts on August 14 United States Senator Cabot Lodge spoke to the Worcester County Republican Club. He urged unity within the party, rejected overemphasis on retirement, and predicted victory, prosperity, and restored influence for American business and abroad as the Republican platform strengthens.
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Rcester
Mass
United States
Cabot Logze
Repu
Graw
Republican Party
Germany and Austria Open to Peace Talks Following Pope Appeal
A Paris despatch cites German Emperor's readiness for peaceful negotiations if wartime motions are halted, with Austria replying similarly to the pope's appeal. Benedict's plea for peace is noted, urging belligerents to consider the just aspirations of peoples to end the era of perpetual conflict.
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Ter Associatien Rneze
Paris
Fournier
Rone Say
HoeRnedst
Germany
Austria
Elter
Aould
Fepe Benedict
No Bodies Found In Hold Of Dastlant
Chicago Aug 14 no bodies were found in the hold of the ship today. The government will not release its attachment on the ship until value is set at 2400 dollars. Mrs Mary Pute remains missing since the disaster at the Dewitt G. Creigier office two days after the catastrophe.
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Chicago
Mary Pute
Whic
Dewitt G. Creigier
Kingston Storm Ravages Fruit Tracts Across North Coast
Kingston reports August storm devastates central north coast fruit plantations with Port Maria near total banana loss. Buff Bay records four fatalities as wharves and fruit houses destroyed and public buildings unroofed.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Port Maria
Buff Bay
Market Window Sees Signs of Early Business Quickening
Readings from the market indicate rising selling and inquiries as manufacturers consider longer operating periods beyond six months. Industry voices argue a six month year fuels overproduction costs and price cutting, pushing for steadier demand and market strength.
Border tensions rise as Nasarrette bars armed Mexicans from crossing
General Nasarrete through the Mexican consulate announced restrictions on armed Mexicans crossing the Rio Grande, stating they may be turned back or treated as bandits. U S consul J H Johnson linked Texas border revolutions to Huerta exile, suggesting exiles hoped to regain prestige and provoke U S involvement.
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Tiiswesk
Naparrate
Rio Grande
Nasarrete
Nasarrate
United States
Texas
J. H. Johnson
Five States Declare Revolution At An End
Aug 14 El Paso reports five Mexican states under military governors have declared the revolution at an end for them. They will resist any entry by Carrepa or Villa forces into their precincts to preserve autonomy and maintain peace negotiations without factional allegiance. Governors vary in political aims and many favor neutrality.
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EL Paso
Mexico
Carrepéa
Villa
Ace
Cartan
Wiles
Cattle Stolen by Mexican Raiders Reported Near Nogales
Aug 14 Nogales Arizona. Sheriff Wal McKnight departed for Harrison's ranch nine miles east where Mexican raiders were said to cross the border and drive 300 head of cattle into Mexico. Nordies citizens began arming themselves amid fears of further raids. Bert Sorrels, manager of the Hasson.
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AY Amogiates Press
Nogales
Ariz
Sherif Wal McKnight
Harrison
Mexico
Nordies
Bért Sorrels
Hasson
Standard Turned Ranch Raid and Cross Border Tensions
A dawn raid by Mexicans resembling soldiers sparked a clash with Be ands cowboys in the Standard Turned area. Fifty rifles fired as ranchers repelled the attack while forces gathered near Nogales and the border. Governor Jose Mayforena’s garrison prepared for possible action as talks with China’s government over oil fields stalled with W. E. Bemis leaving for the United States.
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Sorréls
Fred
Harrison
Win
Bexico
Joce Mayforena
Twenty-Sixth Infantry Ordered Entrain for Brownsville
Houston Texas August 14 Under War Department orders the Twenty-Sixth Infantry under Colonel Robert L Bullard was ordered to entrain at once for Brownsville. The first section will depart Texas early tomorrow with two more sections to follow. The unit has about 1900 officers and men available though many are on leaves or furloughs.
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Dey Associarees
Houston
Tex
War Department
Texas City
Twenty-Sixth Infantry
Robert L. Bullard
Brownaville
Texas
Twenty-Sixth
Wage committee selects NA window glass trade group
The wage committee chose the National Association of Window Glass Manufacturers after the Atlantic City meeting to act for the current year. The board of directors includes Hilton Hazelton Graham Romart Bastin Baker Bostocki Schlossatein Todd Quertinmont Brewster Lutes Wal ter. C Teague was re elected president J Browner vice president and J R Johanson secretary treasurer.
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National Association of Window Glass Manufacturers
Atlantic Uitys
Are
Inton
Sastin
Hupaler
Schlossster
Lebpold
B.hochatrasner
Z. _B. Scoby
Kew
H. R. Hilton
C. HB. Hazelton
W. L. Graham
Hugens Romart
Bastin
O.H. Baker
Bostocki
G. A.’ Schlossatein
J. G. Todd
A J. Quertinmont
H. ‘Brewster
Li’ J. quote C. #. Lutes
H. J. Walter
Ney
C. Teague
J. Browner
J. R Johanston
No Disaffection Statement Signed by Governor and Officials
A statement signed by the governor, attorney general, and secretary of state denies reports of disaffection toward the U S government among Spanish descent citizens in New Mexico. It asserts the claims lack foundation and that those of Spanish descent are as loyal as any New England or Virginia residents. The signatories include native Spanish descent individuals and longtime New Mexico residents.
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United States
New México
Colorado
New England
Virginia
New Mexico
Failure in oil talks with China cited as Japan's attitude
Washington reports say Standard Oil failed to Secure a permanent concession for oil field development in northern China from Pekin. Officials question possible links between the setback and Japanese pressure, noting kerosene exports dominate U S commerce with China and oil is vital to trade with China, with Japanese competition significant.
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Washington
Standard Oil Company
China
Pekin
Tofa Possiti
Rere Mercia
Jann
United States
Erie Captured by Naval Militia Landing Force
Erie fell to a landing party from seven naval militia ships during last week’s battle practice. The city defenses were destroyed and the defending crew reportedly captured. Captain C W Kine led the attack while support machines aided the assault.
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C. W. Kine
Vermont
Morgan About Well: Morton Shot At Home Then Kills Self
Glen Cove Aug. 11. J. P. Morton plans to return to his New York office Monday after being shot at his home by Frank Holt who later killed himself in Minéola jail. Extraordinary precautions will be taken to protect Morton from possible harm.
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Astelated
Glen Cove
J. P. Morton
New York
Frank Holt
Minéole
3D Morgan
Spear Dead Head of Allentown School's Commercial Dept
Professor Samuel Spear longtime head of the Allentown public schools commercial department died at Allentown hospital after an appendectomy performed last Monday.
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Spear
Allentown
Samuel (. Spear
Allentown Public Schools
Allentown Hospital
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