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Have Americans No Rights in Mexico Petition Sparks Uproar Over Protection Failures
The piece argues distressed Americans in Mexico petitioned the German Emperor for protection after U S actions failed. It criticizes Huerta’s killings, the withdrawal of Ambassador Wilson, and calls for Senate inquiries and official reports to inform public policy amid a growing belief Americans abroad must defend their rights.
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Mexico
United States
Huerta
Wilson
United States Senate
John Bassett Moore
Senate
Roofless diplomacy in post office and embassies
The piece argues emergency funds would be rushed to rebuild a destroyed Pittsburgh post office and compares it to the State Department’s housing woes for embassies. It notes Ambassador Gerrard in Berlin cannot secure suitable housing, plans a compulsory American residency tax bill to fund embassies, and urges Congress to address funding shortfalls.
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Postoffice Department
Congress
Pennsylvania
State Department
Postal Service
United States
Berlin
James W. Gerrard
Germany
Gerard
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Whitman as possible GOP governor in 1914 bid
The district attorney Charles S. Whitman faces a pivotal choice between joining the fusion slate or launching an independent Republican ticket. A fusion victory could curb Tammany, while a third ticket may boost Tammany’s chances. Whitman’s reelection on fusion seems likely, but a bid for mayor or continued DA duties could position him for the 1914 governor race.
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Sulzer
New Haven's New Head Brings Pioneer Spirit to Reform
Howard Elliott takes over the New Haven system amid calls for safer, fairer service and government cooperation. He pledges to obey regulations, seek reasonable profits, and enlist public opinion as New England reshapes its rail network under quasi public oversight. The transition aims to curb past quarrels and allow time for reorganization.
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New England
Mellen
New Haven
Commodore Vanderbilt
New England Railroad
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Level Rodman
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Violation of the Cuban Treaty in the New Tariff Bill
Debates focus on the Cuban reciprocity clause in the tariff bill. The Cuban treaty promises sugar rights with a 20 percent duty reduction, while other nations face higher duties. The new measure removes sugar from the duty list after three years, raising questions about treaty conflict and equal access to U S ports.
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Cuba
United States
Republic of Cuba
Cuban Trade Ties Face Abrogation Threats and Losses
The text argues that cancelling the Cuba treaty would harm sugar and tobacco markets, raise cigar prices, and reduce U S revenue from Cuban goods. It cites $63,000,660 in goods exported to Cuba in eleven months and farm exports of $1,564,000 in corn and $4,400,000 in flour, with a 30 percent preferential loss. It warns Germany and England could capture the Cuban market.
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United States
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Hingland
Alaska Panama railroad plan gains cautious support
British Columbia premier Sir Richard McBride outlines a bold Alaska to Panama rail link with Ottawa Washington backing and a possible $40 to $60 million investment. He cites Gifford Pinchot’s stance as pivotal, warns Alaska must connect south to avoid isolation, and notes potential government guarantees through the Pacific Great Eastern Railway Company.
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Panama Canal
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Cmpany
Pacific Great Eastern Railways Company
Gifford Pinchot
Conservation Department of
Richard
Pinchot
Congress
Richard Cond
Odd Jewel Fraud Pardoned by King
A royal pardon from King George frees C Aylmer Cameron and his wife for the Edinburgh pearl case. The couple faced a three year sentence after an insurance fraud scheme involving imitation pearls. Cameron’s allies include Royal Field Artillery officers and Clan Cameron leaders. Lochiel, Cameron of Lochiel, and other Highland chiefs feature amid a broader portrait of aristocratic Scotland. The piece notes possible Army readmission and potential postings in India or Egypt.
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Congress Condensed Senate and House Activities
Senate debate on free raw wool featured Myers Gallinger Smoot Walsh Martine and Simmons with Cummins bill to punish impersonation of public men favorably reported and activity noted by Townsend denial of talks with Mushall. Nominations reviewed in executive session. Senate adjourned at 7 08 p m until noon. House not in session, meets at noon.
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A Foreign View Visitor From France Defends Bryan’s Chautauqua
In a letter from Washington dated August 3 L De P J argues against harsh scrutiny of Secretary of State Bryan. He suggests paying Bryan by piece work for government time while allowing him to earn from speeches and writings, to support his family without government salary during such periods. He cites President Wilson endorsing Bryan’s availability for government duties.
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Britain urged to exhibit at Panama Pacific exposition
Dudley Field Malone, Third Assistant Secretary of State, and British Ambassador Sir Cecil Spring-Rice hosted a weekend discussion at the British embassy in Dublin New Hampshire on Great Britain's decision not to participate in the Panama Pacific exposition. Malone said his trip is a weekend visit and noted no official stance beyond his State Department duties. Germany and Russia may follow England’s lead as talks anticipate a broader regional stance on participation.
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Army Orders Leave of Absence and Transfers
Military notices list Second Lieutenant Leon R Cole taking ten days leave, Major Harry G Bishop relieved from duty at Fort Leavenworth and to rejoin his regiment, Major Amos A Fries to Fort Wright for joint Army Navy exercises, Captain Albert B Sloan to inspect mining sites across multiple Arkansas towns, Captain Benjamin R Wadh detached to enter next Army School class at Fort Leavenworth, Captain William P F Kitts to Fort Bayard for treatment, Captain William Fendress relieved from Washington barracks, resignation of First Lieutenant Julius H Woodward accepted, Second Lieutenant Rudolph C Kulde ll relieved and assigned to Fort Leavenworth for temporary duty then return to chief of engineers duties.
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Naval Orders and Arrivals At Newport and San Francisco
Navy notes detachments and homeward movements for officers led by Lleut junior grade C C Windsor and Sarg J A Murphy. Commissioned ranks listed include McKean Decker McCully Procter Tompkins Bennett Moody King Long Wolle son Bro sher Turner West Patterson Crosby McIrish Cunningham McKee Laizure King Keleher Ssters Stiles Schaffer Jordan Slakes Lee Carter. Arrivals include Cyclope Neptune Arethuss Alabama South Carolina Nanshan Iris Yorktown Patepace Victoria San Francisco Vera Cruz Tampico and several ships moving between Newport Fishers Island and San Pedro with maneuvers to occur.
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Light-Fingered Society in London Upper Classes
The New York Times reports a rise in kleptomania among London's upper classes causing consternation. The piece cites stolen chains at clubs and shops, misappropriated goods via impostors, and dishonesty at a ladies registry office, noting prevalence across both women and men at exclusive venues, including a wedding party cloak theft on approval.
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The Mobile Theater’s Debtor Dies Mourning Ghost
Theater manager William Harris accosts Jacob Tanenbaum in New York about a $300 loan to an actor who vanished. Tanenbaum, wearing mourning, insists the debtor is dead, claiming the actor’s ghost haunts him after the three month deadline lapsed.
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Picnics in Cemetery Draw North Side Social Interest
A St Louis dispatch notes lively cemetery picnics at Bellefontaine, with Christian Endeavor groups hosting evenings among monuments. Mrs Burgess, assistant superintendent’s wife, aids hospitality as youths enjoy music and games under colorful lanterns, minimizing fear of ghosts.
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Curfew Law for Girls Planned in Sag Harbor
Sag Harbor trustees adopt a curfew resolution with September 1 revival. A village hall bell at 7:45 p.m. will signal all girls under 16 to go home. after 9 p.m. unaccompanied minors face arrest. Ida Smith-led committee pushed the ordinance amid concerns over nightly youth carousing and public intoxication.
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American as Siam's Queen
San Francisco dispatch says the young King of Siam will marry only an American girl. Mrs. Clara Williams, wife of a Bangkok plantation owner, notes his fascination with actress Mabel C. Gilman and his growing automania. He owns many cars and garages in major cities.
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The Family. The Caller-How's dear little Fido
The Hostess-Nicely, thank you. "And the children?" "Bless me, I forget to ask tha nurse."
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Wilson to Address National Council of Women Voters
President Wilson considers addressing the National Council of Women Voters meeting in August. California Representative Baker and Colorado's Keating extended the invitation for the suffragists. The event marks the council as a first national conference with many women voters from states with ballot rights. Dr Viola May Coe of Oregon will join. she recently returned from Budapest. Local suffrage organizers plan meetings in Washington including an event at Pennsylvania avenue and Twenty third street Northwest with speakers Miss Mabel Vernon, Miss Dor te Stevens, and Mrs Jessie Hardy Stubbs.
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Catholic Women’s League Forms to Oppose Feminists in Germany
In Buffalo, August 4, the German Roman Catholic Central Verein session announced plans for a Catholic Women’s League to counteract the women’s movement and suffrage. Honorary president Mrs. Joseph Frey said branches would form nationwide to oppose what she called pagan influence and to preserve the Christian family, while not directing efforts solely at suffrage.
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Navy Sailors Urged to Swim For Trophy
Acting Secretary Roosevelt offers a silver trophy to be contested annually by Atlantic fleet battleship personnel. The cup goes to the ship with the highest percentage of swimmers among all aboard, from commanding officer to newest recruit, promoting swimming knowledge across the crew.
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Penfield Leaves for Vienna After Briefing
Frederic C. Penfield, Ambassador to Austria-Hungary, visited the State Department to receive instructions from Secretary Bryan before departing for Vienna later this month.
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Weather Conditions Report from Weather Bureau August Update
The Weather Bureau unit reports a slight low in the northeast and a high over the lake region with another low moving east across the northern plains. Showers have occurred in the lower lake region and Atlantic States. fair elsewhere. Expect generally fair conditions Tuesday into Wednesday with showers in north upper lake region and Florida and cooling trends in the plains. Winds will vary by coast and region with moderate to breezy conditions at times. Temperature readings show midnight 74, lows around 67, with a trace rainfall and strong sunshine.
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Prohibition and politics dominate Willard talks in DC
Eugene W. Chafin of Arizona, a 1912 Prohibition candidate, predicts Democrats win bigger House majority as Progressives split Republicans. Tarpey of San Francisco warns Mexico tensions, Pomerene tariff clash hits California brandy tax. Ernest Maffel of Buenos Aires touts Argentina beef growth and ranch life under favorable laws.
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