FIGHT NEAR VER A CRUZ REFUGE IN U S LINES
Constitutionalists clash with federals near Vera Cruz as Funston's troops disarm captured opponents at outposts. Decrees seek provincial views on agrarian reform while Mazatlan and other cities report ongoing battles and strategic shifts along the Southern Pacific.
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Cruz
Federala
Medellin
Tilar
Tembladoras
Metvin
Awo
Santis Potos
Mexico
Toluca
Vartuca
Hidalgo
Celties
Willin i Milas
Mexico City
Cirueral
Carranza
Eduard Way
General Angeles
Watranga Villa
Stull
Mazatlan
California
San Diego
Sles
Pacife
U. A & Soliternis Manly
Soldiara
Manzanita
Gentool Sturlede Haa
Ships to Leave Mexico as Carranza Transfer Unfolds
The Navy probably will order several Atlantic fleet battleships out of Mexican waters in the coming days. Military withdrawal of soldiers and marines from Vera Cruz hinges on the Mexico City transfer of government from Carbajal to the Carranza administration and a stable provisional regime.
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Daniels
Mexican
Menian
Treithiaywal
Vera Cruz
Mexico City
Fom
Carbajal
Carrinca
Mrs Champ Clark Warns Against Misinformation
A letter from Mrs. Champ Clark dated August 9, 1914, from Washington, condemns misattribution of statements about world peace and clarifies that a Post reporter’s remarks were not originated by her. The writer requests correction and proper credit.
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Sinmlasta
Post
Ftuh
Champ Clark
Washinton
Open primary campaign rally at Capitol Heights
Representative F O Smith and supporters will speak at Capitol Heights in the fifth Maryland district campaign kickoff. Frank D Mitt and Richard Johnson lead the effort with a rally on the lawn of Robird Ryder. speakers include Smith Hardy and Clark, plus local figures. The Frank O Smith Club was formed with Charles J. Sweeney as president and Walter Oliver as secretary.
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F. O. Smith
Capitol Heights
Pert
Washington Post
Maryland
Frank Dmitt
Richard Johnson
Capitol Freights
Frank
Smith
Hufus Hardy
Sitth Texas
Frank Clark
Charles J. Sweeney
Walter Oliver
Captain Fairfax and Mason Sildell Capture on the Trent Birthday
Today marks the birthday of Donald McNeill Fairfax the U S naval officer who seized James Mason and John Slidell aboard the British mail steamer Trent during the Civil War. Mason and Slidell were headed to England to seek Confederate recognition and were taken to Fort Warren Boston after a dramatic board.
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Donald McNeill Fairfax
United States
James M. Mason
John Sildell
Europe
Trent
Fairfax
Virginian
Hagerstown
Mason
Slidel
England
France
Cherieston
Habana
St. Thomas
Wilkes
Old Bahama Channel
Cuba
Virginia
Bryan
Eighth Baron
North Carolina
Slidell
San Jacinto
Fort ‘Warren
Boston
Pacific
Lincoln
Ashburton Treaty Dinner Table Tales Unearthed
An editor recalls how the Ashburton treaty was finalized during Dolly Madison’s era and how Daniel Webster and Lord Ashburton allegedly discussed it at Mrs. Madison’s dinner table. The piece links Webster with Corcoran House and Washington Irving’s Spain mission, revealing anecdotes from the era and noting Irving’s envoy appointment and a humorous exchange about diplomatic posts.
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Ashburton
Dolly Madison
Daniel Webster
United States of America
Lord Ashburton
Great Britain
Coames Club
Dolly Payne Madison
Corcoran
Dolly Madisen
Mr. Webster
James EL. Slaughter
Ginian
Gen. Lee
Webster
Washington Irving
Irving
Madrid
Columbus
Spain
Granada
Alhambra
London
United States
Washington
Tyler
Corcoran House
Hannis Taylor
Warbrow to Navy Show Prominent Men Attend Baltimore Centennial
Baltimore August 9 The looming European war may bar foreign dreadnoughts from the Star Spangled Banner Centennial in September yet a large number of prominent Washington figures will attend. Many senators and representatives active in national legislation will be in Baltimore for the celebration along with a Cuban cruiser, the Cuba. The Navy plans a representative display of ships in Baltimore waters. In Feathaville Virginia John S Doggett 53 died from a horse kick with interment at home cemetery and services by Rev R M Moore.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Europe
Washington
Congress
Banner Commission
East Baltimore Street
Cuba
Daniels
United States Navy
Doggett
Feathaville
John S. Doggett
Millenbeck
Mace Cemetery
R. M. Moore
Alexander Suter, Inc
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Chevy Chase
National Capital
Jase Circle I
Chevy
Thomas J. Fisher & Co., Inc
Tas
Fifteenth Street
Brentwood
Prica
Baspain
Rea van Hare
Macadam Road
Brookland
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