United States Fleet Ordered to Sail to Mexican Waters
Allied naval mobilization reported as the U S fleet receives orders to sail immediately toward the Mexican coast. German fortress gains in the Russian stronghold chain noted. Allied troops press forward on Gallipoli peninsula as offensive resumes in both southern and northern sectors. Australians and New Zealanders reinforce positions as new landing areas emerge near Turkish lines.
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United States
Dardanelles
Retiring Russian forces still in peril in war news
Dispatches from Aug 11 detail the Russian fortress Vilna near the Vistula facing German pressure as Germans report occupation of Benjaminow east of Novogeorgievsk. Reports from the Artois front describe cannonading near Sanchez and a German attack repulsed. Grand Duke Mecklenburg Schwerin appointed commander in chief of Turkish forces as Germany aids Turkey. Berlin reports Chancellor von Hollweg faced internal Liberal opposition while war updates note British landings near Gallipoli and renewed activity around Gaba Tepe. Russian retreat from Vilna and potential risk to Petrograd discussed amid Zeppelin sightings.
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London
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Novogeorgievsk
Vistula
Warsaw
French War Office
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Sanchez
Argonne
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National Liberal Party
Iethmann von Hollweg
Harewilur
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Koyna
Dyinsk
Evening News
Riga
Baltic
Pioneer Slows City dry goods merchant dies at 62
In Slows City the pioneer dry goods merchant and president of the T. 3. Martin Dry Goods company died this morning after a brief illness. He came to Sioux City in 188s and was 62 years old.
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Slows City
T. 3. Martin Dry Goods Company
Marlin
Sioux City
Nine More Craft Sunk By Germans Reported
London reports the sinking of nine more craft by German forces. Vessels named include the British steamer Oakwood and Norwegian bark Morn, plus trawlers Young Admiral George Crabbe Alustros Calin Treviere Welcome Litopia. Crews saved from all ships. Oakwood details given.
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France
Artois
Souchez
London
Oakwood
Morn
Acyen
Admiral
George Crabbe
Alustros
Calin
Treviere
Welcome
Litopia
Carranza Warns Against Interference in Mexican Affairs
Washington dispatch reports General Carranza through Washington agents warned Secretary Lansing that Mexicans resist any move by the Pan American conference to intervene in Mexican affairs. A message to Latin American diplomats warned such intervention would set a dangerous precedent and threaten future consent of Latin nations. Carranza’s envoy Arredondo expressed surprise at a conference plan to devise a method to oust the Mexican regime and urged caution to avoid provoking U.S. action.
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Washington
Carrranze
LoDo
Carranen
Carranza
Mexico
U. S
Chirangi
United States
Seasion
New York
Lansing
Hlogio Arredondo
Jnplon
Agian
Carronan
Lanning
Mexican constitutionalists weigh reactionary threats and peace talks
The constitutionalist government led by Ma Carranti delays public comment on ongoing conferences. It seeks to avoid implying consent to negotiations while informing the U S. of Mexican hopes and the public view toward any action that might undermine the army’s progress against reactionary factions.
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Ma Carranti
Allies Land Many Troops at Gallipoli
Constantinople reports Enver Pasha stating the Entente landed three divisions about fifty thousand men in recent Gallipoli operations. He claims Allied losses have been heavy as they attempted to force the Dardanelles, and vows to keep the Allies in check despite reinforcements. He says the Ally action was anticipated and they were not caught napping.
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Constantinople
Berlin
Sayville
Enver Pasha
Entente Nex
Wardanelles
Raver Fasha
Associated Press
Gallipoli
Dardanelles
Paying Teller Admits Quilt Robbery Confession Details
The Cedar Rapids National Bank robbery case centers on Perrin son of the bank’s paying teller who reportedly confessed to taking about $20,000. About $9,400 has been recovered with $8,600 found at Rosa pillow’s home and $4,000 tied to an attorney’s client. Authorities await the Baltimore bond court decision before arrest. The remainder of the funds’ whereabouts remains unexplained as Perrin breaks down under questioning.
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Cedar Raplde
Cedar Rapila” National Bank
de Folio
Argetels
Tae Perrin
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Bank official and police foil late night bank robbery
Perrin confronts a lone robber at his bank on aWednesday as robbers were said to have forced money from The Bold glaw rovelway and locked in the vault. Kent Ferman cashier of Cedar Rapids National Bank, Menellve Mietuael Mc Gaive and others interviewed. A postcrime inquiry noted portions of the incident and recovery of $50, then another $2000 was rumored recovered with an out of town banker implicated.
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Perrin
Kent Ferman
Cedar Rapids’ National Bank
Menellve
Gal
Ferman
Military Orders Signal U S Army Posts Reinforcement
Washington reports indicate orders may extend to ten U S army posts amid fears of Mexican unrest. About 74 000 troops on the Mexican border under Major General Fanson with 12 000 more mobile troops in the continental U S ready to move if needed. Shipments of naval support and potential use of National Guard cited, amid pan American conference discussions and Carranza notes protesting Chile and Argentina positions.
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Washington
Lansing
Briganlage
Ator
Bald
Fanston
Continental
United States
Vera Crux
New Hampshire
Louisiana
McNamee
Amorlaina
Carranza
Garranza
Argentina
Chile
Shortage of coal forecast in Altoona area
Amid shortages, officials warn of a coal shortage impact in Altoona Pennsylvania. Rail lines and freight services face disruptions as shipments slow. Authorities urge readiness and alternative supply measures to mitigate potential outages.
Pan-Americans Call on Mexicans to Put Nation First
New York Aug 13 diplomatic talks among Chile Argentina Brazil Bolivia Guatemala and Uruguay with Secretary Lansing outline a Pan American appeal to Mexicans urging a peace conference among factions and the formation of a provisional government for formal recognition. The plan aims to restore peace in Mexico without U S force.
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Lansing
Anteri Lomats
Mexico
United States
Graz
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Mplomate
Brazil
Chile
Argentina
Volivia
Guatemala
Uruguay
Theo
Messian
Tradil
Bolivia
Tere
Moexiin
Alfred Hone
Noth
Wilaon
Sevrestory Laat Raye
Vera Cruz
Washington
Man Killed In Auto Accident
A man died in a car crash described in fragmented OCR text. The report notes a Chevelle and mentions locations and names incompletely, with no clear date or full details available.
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Man
Union Stockyards Quarantined Again Across Chicago Area
Federal authorities order another quarantine at Union Stockyards amid reports of disease in pigs. Officials cite new outbreaks and trace the source to infected hog shipments, prompting closure of affected pens and heightened inspections at the Lincoln Park facility.
Navy orders shift Atlantic fleet toward Mexican waters
Sealed orders sent the Atlantic fleet from Newport to sail for Mexican waters. Secretary Daniels said New Hampshire Louisiana and Connecticut would head south with the Halden waders and ships dialed for duty. He indicated Vera Cruz could forego battleships if southern waters demand security and greater naval forces. President Wilson planned to return to Washington to confer on the Mexican situation and other duties after an 11 August departure.
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Washington
Newport
Mexican
Daniele
Louisiana
New Hampshire
Lousiana
Daniels
Vera Cruz
Warhington
Paulels
Reia
Connecticut
Funston Reports Border Trouble
General Funston reported to the War Department that Mexican raiding bands operating from Texas, with bases at Newville, attacked American towns including Cameron Hidalgo and other areas. He warned that if Mexican incursions continued, American forces would respond and pursue the bands.
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Newton
War Department
Cameron
Vidalgo
Texas
Wowuaville
Wihourt
Seereuirs
Garrigen
Carrag
Coxe
Tranipa
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