Peace conference efforts move two Mexican factions toward talks
Secretary Lansing to receive a pan American peace appeal as Villa governor Cantu and Enriquez Llorente send favorable replies. Carranza backers, Obregon and others pledge to respond, while British envoy Spring Rice discusses the Mexican situation with Lansing amid battleships near Vera Cruz.
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Obituary notices for Baldwi s Bildwin Borger Delamory and Portfe
Obituaries list multiple notices: Edwin Baldwin age 50 from 3601 Thirtieth Street NE to be buried privately. Mrs. Mary Birckhead daughter of late Samuel Bodger is referred to in a residence funeral with private interment. Delamory of Washington DC buried at Rock Creek Cemetery with church service. Katherine M Borger aged five from 647 Seventh Street NE funeral at St Marys. Oliver of Kenmore VA obituary. Portfe from Charmion PA SUSAN LOCKWOOD widow of Charles Wendell Lorfer of 761 Q Street NW funeral. several entries indicate private interments and church rites in August 1915.
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Thousands Starving in Mexico and Streets Die in City
Report from Puebla via New Orleans describes rampant hunger in Mexico City with women and children dying on streets. Red Cross says danger on rail routes between Mexico City and Vera Cruz due to Zapata emplacements and Carranza attacks. British subject Henry W Francis jailed six days without trial as Carranza authorities accuse him of distributing anti Carranza reports. American and British officials denied access to consult with consuls.
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No Foreign Flags Can Fly in Mexico Decree Warns on Foreign Flags
Special to The Washington Post from Mexico City reports Gen. Pablo Gonzales, commander of Carranza forces, issues a decree warning foreigners protecting Mexican property under foreign flags of expulsion under article 33 of the constitution. The decree also threatens imprisonment of at least six months for Mexicans displaying foreign flags.
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Order 2 500 000 rifles big war contract announced
Brooklyn man C C Reinecke announced closing a major war supplies deal for 2,500,000 rifles to European agents. Cleveland plants within 70 miles will begin production, with several million dollars worth of cartridges expected if feasible.
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IPay in U S Securities Sees New Drop in Exchange
IPay in U S Securities reports a fresh decline in its share price as trading opens on the exchange. Analysts cite weaker demand and ongoing market volatility as factors. The firm faces pressure to stabilize earnings amid broader tech sector weakness.
Peru Cabinet Named In New Government
Lima reports the oath of office today by Dr Jose Pardo as Peru’s new president. A public holiday was declared and a large parade occurred as a low cabinet formed to address present problems. Foreign affairs minister is 2y rique $6 la Riva Aguero and other appointees include interior minister Dr Lule Julio Menendez and war minister Col Benjamin Puente.
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Balkans to Act Soon Demands Spur Concessions
London reports Balkans likely to move soon as major powers demand more concessions. Venizelos urged Greece to seek larger territorial gains, with Italy and Serbia inflaming negotiations. Secret parliamentary discussions in Serbia anticipated, while Greek demonstrations rise against entente notes.
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London Sees Pound Slump Without Prompt Action
Special Cable reports a London financial authority warns the London to New York exchange could fall to 450 per pound within 60 days if not prompt measures are taken. They argue British securities held in America could be mobilized and transferred, with massive debt adjustments and exchange easing as the goal. Debtors and creditors face a potential large realignment, as $3 billion in American securities are cited and the U S owes Britain about $500 million to America.
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Russians Defeated Near Biala West of Brest-Litovsk
German forces advancing on Brest Litovsk defeated Russian troops near Biala to the west of the fortress within artillery range. A short distance northwest of the fortress the southern bank of the River Bug had been cleared of Ruaelana according to an official communication released tonight.
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Welcome envoy Cardoso arrives in New Orleans from Vera Cruz
New Orleans August 18 The Brazilian minister to Mexico Jose Cardoso Oliveira arrives welcomed by Federal State and city officials after a perilous voyage from Vera Cruz He is to meet Secretary Lansing in Washington to report on Mexican affairs He denies leaving Mexico City over friction with Carranza government and plans to confer on the southern republics situation
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Pope Urges Emperor to End War in Birthday Message
Rome cor respondent reports Monsignor Seachtell nuncio at Vienna carried a confidential papal message to Emperor Francis Joseph on the Pope’s 86th birthday. The message urged hastening the war’s end and cited God allowing the Emperor to live long to seek peace with mature wisdom.
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William the Champin Pacer Sold to C K G Billings
In Cleveland Ohio on August 18 William 1584 the champion pacer of the world was sold to Eastern millionaire C K G Billings for 35000 dollars. William will be raced to an advanced age before retirement and is expected to surpass Dan Patch’s 255% time without wind aid. Rumor says Doc Tanner may direct William’s record seeking efforts.
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German Gold Reserve Reaches Over Six Hundred Million
Berlin August 18 Reichsbank reports latest statement shows a large wartime gold inflow. From August 7 to 14 the bank’s gold reserve rose by about 1,606,000 marks, about 400,000 dollars, as war time gold influx accelerates. The figures compare with 80,900,000 marks earlier and 1,507,500,000 marks in the prior year.
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Prize Court Sells The Dacia To French Owner
Paris, Aug. 18 The former American steamship Dacia condemned by a French prize court for registry transfer has been sold. Now named the Yser, she cleared Cherbourg under the tricolor for Cardiff to load coal for Brest.
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Turks Hold up Italian Subjects at Global Break
Rome reports mounting strain between Italy and Turkey as Sonnino protests detentions of Italians. Morgenthau moves to evacuate Italians, with ships ready in Beirut and Smyrna. Turkey reportedly recalls departure permissions for many Italians awaiting sailings from Jaffa, Beirut, Mersina, Alexandria, and Smyrna.
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President Sees Pessimistic Peace View From Balch
Miss Emily Balch of Boston told President Wilson of a bleak European peace outlook after visiting Norway Sweden Denmark and Holland as a representative of the Woman's Race conference at The Hague. She said officials showed interest but no promises for a conference of neutrals and that women peace advocates would press disarmament and oppose any terms placing nationals under another nation. The President asked questions but gave no firm response.
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German Potato Crop Is Heavy One Meat and Sugar Supplies Normal
Berlin reports an unexpected abundance of potatoes in Germany. Secretary Delbrueck told the Reichstag budget committee that wartime economy reduced initial estimates. The imperial potato supply bureau distributed over 10,000,000 hundredweight to municipalities. A balance of 7,000,000 double hundredweight from last year plus another 60,900 double hundredweight from the new crop is noted. Meat prospects are satisfactory and sugar supplies are normal for the coming year.
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British Loan Cut Sought to Ease Foreign Exchange
New York August 18 bankers debate immediate relief over permanent aid as the proposed 500 million dollar loan to ease foreign exchange shifts to 100 to 150 million. They warn large gold imports would hurt abroad and risk inflation while meeting only today’s needs.
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2,000,000 Prisoners Captured by Germany
Amsterdam report states Austro German forces have captured 2,000,000 prisoners to date. Of these, about 880,000 are British and French. the remainder are Russians.
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British Attitude Shift on US Loans to Neutral Nations
President Wilson has reportedly changed his stance on loans to neutral nations. The government's view is that American bankers lending to countries at war conflicts with true neutrality, while lending for obligations incurred domestically is not affected. The State Department clarified timing and scope of this policy.
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