Carranza Bandits Threaten Mexican Policy Debate
President Wilson seeks a way out of the Mexican crisis while critics accuse Carranza supporters in Washington of exaggerating their control. Ambassadorial reports contradict claims of a strong northern army, noting most American casualties come from Carranza forces. The piece urges truth over lobbyist distortions to let Congress and the President act decisively to end attacks on Americans.
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Wilson
Mexico
Carranza
Washington
del Valle
Hale
Huerta
Congress
Gen Bixbys Generosity Highlights Army Spirit
Generals William H Bixby and William T Russell are praised for Bixbys voluntary surrender of the chief of engineers post to allow Russells retirement honor The piece extols generosity and brotherhood as the true strength of the army over mere discipline, contrasting with perceived self interest in the world
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Bixby
War Department
William T. Russell
Bixby
Istic
Army
Mass tariff issue shapes Massachusetts governor race
An editorial contrasts army virtues with political taft and analyzes how tariff sentiment could decide Massachusetts elections. It recalls Payne Aldrich impact in 1908 and the 1948 Fourteenth district by election foreshadowing GOP losses, noting figures like Eugene Noble Foss and A P Gardner as tariff campaign players.
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Massachusetts
Old Bay State
Congress
Wilson
William C. Lovering
Eugene Noble Foss
Fourteenth District
Fost
Washington
A. P. Gardner
Ways and Means Committee
Pushers of Work and the Yearning for Vacation
A reflective essay questions the zeal of relentless work norms and the push to always be productive. It compares modern pushers to historic figures, notes Emerson and Stevenson, and argues that ordinary life balances work and rest while critics misread labor as the sole purpose of existence. It concludes the protest arises from lack of time.
Treason of the I W W and other remarks on lawlessness
A broad critique condemns the Industrial Workers of the World as treasonous and dangerous to the US government. It urges enforcement of treason and sedition laws, warns against immigrant manipulation, and notes American workers’ resistance to agitators. The piece also touches on various political and social quips, including references to Mann, McAdoo, and others.
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Minot
N. Dak
Friends of Labor
United States
Belgium to Restore Public Gambling at Ostend and Spa
Belgium moves to restore public gambling tables at Ostend and Spa amid petitions from the towns and legislative support. King Albert’s opposition, born of principle and concern over foreign crowds, may block the measure despite government and parliament backing. Princess Louise seeks audience to aid her financial dispute over state property linked to the Congo Free State.
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Belgium
Albert
Ostend
Spa
Senate
King Albert
Spe
Leopold
Leopold II
Palace
Brussels
Procureur General
Marquet
Oostend
O Ostend
Ostendan
Monaco
Charles III
Francois Blanc
Monte Carlo
Europe
Namur
Louise
Rosenfeld
Court of Cassation
Tribunal of Final Appeal
Kingdom
Supreme Court
Stephanie
Kongo Free State
Free State
Marguish DH Fontenoy
Brentwood Company
Giant devil fish battles diver with tentacles clinging
Walter McRay, a Seattle diver, fought a giant devil fish for 45 minutes last Friday. He telephoned updates during the epic struggle, finally signaling to be hoisted as the immense fish dangled tentacles around him. The fish's body reportedly measured nine feet in circumference.
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Seattle
Dispatch
New York
Congress Condensed: Senate Debates and House Actions
Senator Gronna proposed 2 percent amendments to the agricultural schedule to raise cattle and farm product rates. James M. Emery testified before the lobby committee. The steering committee plans to back Senator Chamberlain as chairman of military affairs. Senator Martine withdrew Calumet labor troubles petition after Townsend protest. James M. Sullivan confirmed as Minister to the Dominican Republic. Adjourned at 6 10 p m to 9 a m today. House met at noon and considered miscellaneous business. A C Hart sworn in from Sixth New Jersey. Democratic caucus selects for standing committees vacancies. Republicans demand McAdoo proof on bond conspiracy charges. Mondell resolution defeated. Martin Mulhall resumed lobby testimony but was stopped by Hinegs. Lobby committee adjourned to tomorrow. Underwood said currency bill to be taken up next week if reported by Friday. Army signal corps and aviators urged extension of army aviation. Hobson introduced a road development bill. Democratic caucus pressed currency bill. House adjourned 2 20 p m until noon tomorrow.
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Gronna
James 4. Emery
National Association of Manufacturers
Democratic Caucus
Chamberlain
Martine
Calumet, Mich
Senate
Townsend
James M. Sullivan
Dominican Republic
House
A.C. Hart
New Jersey
McAdoo
New York
Mondell
Martin M. Mulhall
Lobby
Underwood
Army Signal Corps
Military Affairs Committee
Hobson
Kansas Hot Spell Unbroken
Reports from weather stations show Kansas enduring a nine day stretch with temperatures above 100 degrees and Topeka reaching an August record. Clay Center 112, Manhattan 110, and other cities like Abilene Ottawa Junction City and Emporia hit 108 to 110 as showers in Atchison and Wichita limited highs to 102. Prayers for rain were offered in Emporia as heat persisted.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Misadori
Oklahoma
Topeka
Clay Center
Manhattan
Albilene
Ottawa
Junction City
Emporia
Atchison
Wichita
Army aviation urged for extension before House panel
Acting Secretary Breckenridge Brigadier General Scriven and aviation officers urged extending the army aviation service before the House military committee. Breckenridge warned dirigibles could play a major role in future battles while Scriven said the United States trails rival powers in military aviation and aircraft are best for scouting.
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U. S
Breckenridge
Scriven
Signal Corps
Beck
Russell
Miling
Arnold
Foulois
Army
Army Aviation Service
House Military Committee
United States
Army Orders Dispatches Wilt Winchester Camp Duty
Military personnel receive extended or new assignments with July through September movement notes. Maj Charles Young Ninth Cavalry extends two months. First Lieut John Franklin Seventh Infantry one month. other captains and lieutenants proceed to Winchester Virginia or Fort Leavenworth for duty and training. Engineers officers reshuffled with transfers to Washington and Engineer School instruction in September.
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Charles Young
Ninth Cavalry
John F. Franklin
Seventh Infantry
Frederic C. Test
George H. Morgan
Eleventh Cavalry
Cavalry
Winchester
Willard A Holbrook
Tenth Cavalry
Army Service Schools
Fort Leavenworth Kass
Fort Leavenworth
Joi
Arthur M Ferguson
Fourteenth Infantry
Army Hervies Schools
Kans
William B. Mould
Hitchcock Military Academy
San Rafael
Ite
John McRaig
Twentieth Infantry
Engineers
Washington
Engineer School
Rudolph C' Kuldell
EARL G@ PAYLES
Milo Prox
Kate
Washington, D. C
Naval Orders Dispatch Vessel Movements to Ports
Lieut Comdr Allen Buchanan of the Naval Academy reports movements of naval vessels. Arrivals include Samar Nanking Quiros Han kow Alabama Portland Mare Island Des Moines La Guaira Prairie Tompkinsville. Departures list Ajax Nanking Tacoma Vera Cruz Alabama Portland Gardiners Bay Newport Curlea Tompkinsville Patuxent Newport Gardiners Bay.
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Samar
Nanking
Quiros
Hankow
Alabama
Portland
Maryland
Mare Island
Des Moines
la Guaira
Prairie
Tompkinsville
Ajax
Chinklang
Tacoma
Newport
Vera Cruz
Gardiners Bay
Culyea
New York Navy Yard
Tena Island
Caltir
Titled Frenchman slams Americans in Panama row
A French observer reports to the Temps that Americans are not loved by Panamanians. He notes resentment over social distance by officials and invaders, scarce local trust, and terms like Spigoties used by residents. The piece weighs canal progress against friction with Isthmian natives.
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Panama
New York Times
Faris
Canal Bubdera
Canal
Spanish America
Population density and birth rates in Europe 1909 11
The statistical abstract shows Saxony as the densest European area at 830 per square mile. It lists population densities for Belgium, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Japan, Italy, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, and Russia, plus overseas possessions. Birth rates peak in Russia, the Balkans, Romania, and Bulgaria, while France records the lowest at 10.7 per 1000. Norway, Denmark, and Sweden are the healthiest Scandinavian trio. Largest non British towns by population include New York, Paris, Tokyo, Chicago, Berlin, Vienna, St. Petersburg, and Philadelphia.
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Europe
Saxony
Belgium
The
Netherlands
United Kingdom
Japan
Italy
Germany
Austria
Switzerland
France
Russia
Morway
Egypt
Oversea
United States
Balkan Peninsula
Roumania
Bulgaria
Servia
Hungary
Scandinavia
Norway
Denmark
Sweden
British Empire
New York
Paris
Tokyo
Chicago
Berlin
Vienna
St. Petersburg
Philadelphia
Locust Plague Threatens Sudan as Eaten Locusts Aid People
Khartum reports a locust swarm over the city amid delayed summer rains. Sudanese campaign uses the Cyprus trench system to trap and kill insects that devour crops, a staple for locals. Egypt fears invasion after 1 billion egg masses were destroyed previously with 240000 workers and nearly $50,000 spent.
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Cairo
Egypt
New York
Khartum
Cyprus
Lime Juice Sparks Whitestone Society Split in Queens
The Clonfan Literary Society in Whitestone, Queens fractures after disputes over drinks. Members favor lemonade and lime juice over debate, prompting a rival group to form and triggering resignations including president William Harford. Clergy members join two factions as public opinion stirs.
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New York
Ibyen
Bernard Shaw
Clonfan Literary Society
Whitestone
Queens
William M. Harford
Mr. Warford
Campie
Forgotten Army: 12 000 Soldiers Roasting in Texas City
A Soldier from Texas City writes that 12 000 American troops endure extreme heat under canvas on a treeless plain. He notes long marches, ineffective reviews, and ongoing discomfort, asking why such hardship persists while President Wilson pursues peaceful negotiations in Mexico. He urges press scrutiny and public sympathy for citizen soldiers.
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Texas City
Mexico
Garrison
Neau
Wood
Wilson
Prese
Tex
New Chief of Engineers Named as Gen Russell Succeeds
Brig Gen William T Rossell became chief of the Army Engineer Corps succeeding Brig Gen Bixby who retired. Rossell, a West Point 1873 graduate, has served on the fortification board and New York harbor line board. Bixby recommended Russell for the post before retiring four months early.
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William T. Rossell
Lfe
Army Engineer Corps
Bixby
Rossell
Army
Russell
West Point
Engineer Department
Fortification Board
New York Harbor Line Board
Secretary of War
First Ship To Pass Through Panama Canal In October
Lieut Col Eugene Wilson of the A S A arrives in New York from Panama predicting the first ship will pass through the Panama Canal in October. He says two oceans will be joined in September and by next spring the canal will be ready for world vessels though fortifications will follow after opening.
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New York
Panama Canal
Eugene Wilson
Panama
Col Wilson
Col Goethals
Col. Wilson
Weather and tide table and area temperatures Aug 12
Today sun and tide data with sunrise and sunset times, high and low tides, and weather bulletin from the Weather Bureau. Unsettled conditions expected in the middle Atlantic and Ohio valley with showers, fair in the lake region and western areas, temperatures generally near seasonal averages with gradual rise by Thursday. Local winds vary by coast and region. River bulletin notes Potomac clear and Shenandoah slightly muddy at Harpers Ferry.
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Dept. of Agricuture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Middle States
Middle Atlantic States
Ohio Valley
Est
Gulf States
Plains States
Plateau
Carolinas
Lake Region
Gree Central
Middle Atlantic
Ohio
Minsiesippi
Atlantic Coas
South Atlantic
East Gulf States
Plaina States
North Atlantic Coast
South Atlantic Coast
Gulf Coast
Great Lakes
S River Bulletin
Washington Post
Harpers Ferry
Potomac River
Shenandoah
Governors Talks Roads and Expositions in Washington
Gov Charles R Miller of Delaware advocates better highways and urges civic action across counties Newcastle Sussex Kent while cautioning party reorganization. Sir Thomas Lipton may join the Panama Pacific exposition with a plan to race yachts, including a 4000 mile Sand Switch voyage. John Lind and pipes from Pipestone mark Indian legislation diplomacy. A New Orleans tale contrasts martini and Manhattan drinks, shared by a Washington waiter.
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Charles R. Miller
Delaware
Washington
Gov. Miller
Newcastle
Sussex
Kent
A. P Apperson
New Orleans
Raleigh
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