Mexico Border Commission Plan Accepted by De Facto Government
The United States approves a border commission plan with Mexico's de facto government. Eliseo Arredondo confirms no aim to limit discussion scope. A third American member will be named by Wilson with Lane and Brandeis on the panel. The group will discuss withdrawal of troops, a future protocol, and border security without binding actions until ratified by Wilson and Carranza. The commission may visit the border to interview authorities on both sides. Secretary Lansing and Polk prepare preliminary arrangements and timing.
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Bryan Calls Hughes Unfair, Attacks Campaign Speeches
William J Bryan visited here and sharply criticized Charles Evans Hughes campaign speeches. He accused Hughes of unfair remarks and charged the Republican’s backers with aiming to restore plutocracy. Bryan said the “plunderbund” funds a future GOP control to roll back reform measures.
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Whitman Secures Moose Backing in Primary Endorsement
Whitman gains formal support from the Moose party in a primary contest. The endorsement signals party alignment and backing for her campaign as she pursues the nomination.
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McCormick Heads to Maine to Discuss Campaign
Vance McCormick, chairman of the Democratic national committees, leaves tomorrow for a brief trip to Maine to discuss the campaign. He will meet Portland party leaders and announce the appointment of the campaign committee before departure.
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Former Bodyguard To Protect Hughes on Tour
Frank H Tyrne, once Roosevelt’s White House bodyguard, travels to Chicago to join Hughes during his Western stump tour and shield him from overenthusiastic crowds for the remainder of the campaign.
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Col Roosevelt
White House
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McVey Seeks to Head Ticket of Democrats in Bay State
Boston August 9 John McVey banker and lawyer announces his candidacy for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. No opposition to Gov McCall or renomination by Republicans has developed.
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Willis and Cox Lead Big in Ohio Primary Returns
Votes from 2020 precincts show Frank B Willis 78783 for Republican governor and James M Cox 44156 for Democrat governor. Myron T Herrick wins Republican senator nomination. Atlee P Pomerene renominated Democrat senator over John J Lentz. Early returns suggest large majorities for the two leaders and notable state contests unresolved.
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Atlee Pomerene
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Barnes Ardent for Hughes in Albany editorial
William Barnes once opposing Chasten E Hughes now backs the Republican candidate for president. In an Albany Evening Journal editorial he praises Mr Hughes and criticizes President Wilson, notably over Brandeis for the Supreme Court, arguing courts should not block popular legislation to seize private property.
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Tammany Plans Seabury as Governor Candidate Choice
New York Aug 9 Tammany Hall will back Judge Seabury for New York governor at the primaries to avoid a party split. Tammany also proposes former Gov Martin H Glynn for United States senator, as learned today.
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United States
Contested Appointments at Coast and Geodetic Survey
A heated discussion cites lack of fitness in successors to a top technical post at the Coast and Geodetic Survey. The exchange centers on retirement timing, the promotion of a deputy commissioner of fisheries, and public statements by Mr Redfield about Mr Durand and Mr Tones.
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Navy and revenue measures spark House action in war era
Congress advances defense funding and tax revisions as Senate finance debates House revenue bill. Debate highlights include army and navy appropriations, stamp taxes, wine and rhum taxes, and district street railways ownership questions amid war preparedness fears.
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Wheat prices surge on huge crop losses and war demand
Wheat futures jumped as losses in the United States and Canada threaten 1916 output by 368 million bushels, driving May prices to 15.34 and December near 14.5. Foreign buying and export demand fueled the surge, while black rust in Canada indicates further cuts. Senator Wa ks cites railroad capitalization issues amid war shocks.
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Utah Republicans Nominate Governor Candidate in Ogden
In Ogden Utah August Nephi Morris president of the Salt Lake State Mormon Church was nominated by the Republicans for governor. The nomination follows his four year run as a Progressive candidate for governor. George Saerlund was also named as a candidate for a different statewide role.
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Tague Proposes Inquiry on Casement Delays
Representative Peter F Tague of Massachusetts introduced a House resolution for a five member congressional probe into why the Senate resolution seeking clemency for Roger Casement was not transmitted to the British Foreign Office until after his execution. He questioned where responsibility lies and noted the Senate action was not communicated to the British government before Casement’s death.
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Goethals Heads to Panama for Retirement Preparations
Gen Goethals, governor of the Panama Canal, left Washington at night for the Canal Zone to prepare his last annual report and set affairs in order for his retirement in December. In Houston, Texas, Aug 9, the Texas Democratic convention rejected instructions to pass a prohibition amendment resolution as a platform plank by a vote of 524 to 299.
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Bills to strengthen U S neutrality laws introduced
Eleven bills designed to strengthen U S neutrality laws were introduced by Chairman Flood of the House foreign affairs committee. Drafted by the Department of Justice after administration conferences, the measures would limit foreign government representation, regulate interned personnel, authorize inspection of foreign warships in U S waters, and permit seizure of arms destined for export in violation of U S law. The bills were referred to the foreign affairs committee.
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Foreign Affairs Committee
Girl Died After Criminal Operation in DC Case
Miss Festher Mann from Southside Virginia died at Emergency Hospital after being taken from 426 H Street SW to the hospital at 1100 hours yesterday. Police report a criminal operation caused her death. Myre Helen Stern, 47, from whose home the girl was taken, was arrested at Union Station and posted 3000 bail. Acting Deputy Coroner Titus performed an autopsy and a coroner's jury inquest is planned for this morning.
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Lindsay to Aid Wilson in 1916 Campaign
Judge Ben Blond of Denver a noted juvenile court judge declared his intention to support President Wilson for reelection. He announced at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in New York. Former Republican delegate to Chicago’s 1912 convention, he later joined Roosevelt supporters who formed the Progressive party. He telegrammed Wilson praising the child labor bill and pledged campaign support.
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Mrs Cone Johnson Aids Wilson Reelection Drive
Mrs Cone Johnson wife of the solicitor for the State Department left Washington for New York to lead a Women Wilson League aimed at supporting President Wilson. She agreed to help after an invitation from Vance McCormick Democratic National Committee chairman.
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