Foreign population figures show broad foreign ancestry in several states
The National Geographic Society reports that foreign birth or mixed ancestry accounts for about one third of the U S population. States like Massachusetts Rhode Island California and New York have large foreign born or mixed heritage groups and percentages vary by age group and state with high shares in North Dakota Minnesota Wisconsin and Utah.
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Washington, D. C
National Geographic Society
Society
United States
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Michigan
Minnesota
Montana
Wyoming
Washington
California
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Utah
Illinois
South Dakota
Nebraska
Nevasda
Missouri
Kansas
Oregon
Villa Aims to Rule Mexico Amid Border Run Threats
Pancho Villa seeks control of Mexico and denounces Carranza in reports from El Paso. Agents with U S arms firms plan a cabinet, form of government, and ban on American entry. Gun runners and militia cheer at the prospect of a clash with Pancho Villa.
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Villa
Mexico
Pancho Villa
Carranza
el Paso
Pancho
Higher Insurance for Militamen in Kansas Guard
Kansas Attorney General S M Brewster holds insurers may raise rates on policies held by soldiers ordered to national guard service. The opinion responds to inquiries from men stationed at Fort Riley about advancing premiums.
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National Guard
S. M. Brewster
Kansas
Fort Riley
Nuevo Laredo Linked To Mexico City Route And Border Trade
National Geographic Society notes Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas as a key frontier gateway and rail terminus to Mexico City about 800 miles from the border. It cites population, cross border ties with Laredo, the 900 foot bridge, historical Texas links, and the rainy season with upcoming dry months. It also mentions Jarita border patrol history, woodpecker damaged telegraph poles, and the large onion crop on the American side benefiting irrigation from the Rio Grande.
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Washington
D. C
National Guard
Nuevo Laredo
National Geographic Society
Tamaulipas
Republic
el Paso
Juarez
Laredo
Mexico City
Ciudad Porfirio Diaz
Eagle Pass
Rio Grande
Texas
Rioe
Texas Rangers
United States
Lamar
San Juan Mountains
Colorado
Gulf of Mexico
Laredos
Spain
Texas-Mexico
Jarita
General Funston
San Antonio
Brumbaugh Promises Key State Appointments Near Fourth
Harrisburg July notes list Governor Brumbaugh filling posts including insurance commissioner fire marshal highway commissioner and now Chief Counsel to the Public Service Commission. The adjutant general and National Guard mobilization prompt a look at forming a new division with offers received to recruit formations. A nucleus exists in the ninth and 13th regiments and a Williamsport battalion.
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Harrisburg
Brumbaugh
Public Service Commission
William Trinkle
Philadelphia
Mt. Gretna
Adjutant General
Capitol
Camp Brumbaugh
Pennsylvania
National Guard
National Guard of
Williamsport
Captain Lamb Leads Local Preparedness Talks and Class
Captain George F. Lamb deputy superintendent of State police promotes preparedness through a weekly class on military tactics. A veteran of 27 engagements in the Philippines and the Chinese expedition, he has begun thumbnail talks for a local newspaper.
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George F. Lamb
Lamb
Philippines
Warren Mail Subscription Offer
The Warren Mail advertises a subscription price of $1.00 for one year paid in advance, urging readers to subscribe.
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Warren Mail
Little Talks on Health and Hygiene by Dr Dixon
Health guidance on preventing infantile paralysis urges broad measures. Keep children away from flies and other insects, kill rats and mice, wash pets with carbolic acid, maintain clean homes, and ensure proper feeding and ventilation. Rinse mouths with Dobell solution after meals and avoid crowded places during the epidemic threat.
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Dobell
Shackleton Reaches Punta Arenas and Global Updates
Sir Ernest Shackleton arrives in Punta Arenas Chile the southernmost town on the Strait of Magellan. National Guardsmen with dependent relatives gain discharge, while Casement's treason appeal is set for July 17. Duma grants peasants civil rights, Mexican border militiamen suffer heat, river and harbor bill gaps fixed at 42 million, U S marine killed near Monte Cristo Santo Domingo with two officers wounded. Irish League National Directory accepts Lloyd George proposals.
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Sir Ernest Shackleton
Puntas Arenas
Chile
Strait of Magellan
Roger Casement
Roosevelt Offers 20000 Troops For Mexican War
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt formalizes a call to arms to Congress proposing a division of volunteers for a war with Mexico. If approved he would be major general commanding over 20,000 men chosen from diverse professions. Notables named include Henry L. Stimson as chief quartermaster, John M. Parker as colonel, and Robert Bacon as major.
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Dispatch
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Washington
Mexico
Roosevelt
Wall Street
Cameron McRea Winslow
United States Pacific Fleet
Stimson
Henry L. Stimson
John M. Parker
Louisiana
Robert Bacon
France
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Monte Cristo
Santo Domingo
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The
Irish League
David Lloyd George
Aren, PA
X Eli
Miss and Children
Russia
Redding Shoe Company
Second Avenue
Warren, PA
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