British MPs press cotton contraband plan and purchase idea
In the House of Commons Sir Henry Dalziel and Mr de Frey Pendleton urged Britain to declare cotton contraband and even buy the American crop. Lord Robert Cecil warned such moves affect neutrals and risk prolonging the war while stating government must defend neutral rights and consider practical steps. Dalziel estimated buying all exportable American cotton would cost about 150 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dalziel
Lord Robert Cecil
Germany
Fiones
Great Britain
Robert Ceal
Civil law for Mexico City decree promises equal treatment and education
A decree issued by Gen Eable Gonzales in Mexico City promises fair treatment for all residents including schooling and establishments with grantees. It also promises food distribution to those in need. A Vera Cruz message reports the Veracruz railroad will open for regular passenger traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gow
Hhil Purte
Mexico City
Itim
Eable Gonzales
Mexicu
Carrinza
Vera Cruz
Protest Filed by Panama Over Canal Zone Arrest
Panama filed a protest at the State Department alleging a violation of its sovereign rights in the arrest of Ricardo Ferm, tied to Canal Zone authorities. The dispute involves the Sabanas territory ceded to Panama by the United States and refers to fraud charges connected with Panama Forte ad contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferro
State Department
Republic of Panar
Nove Arts
Ricardo Ferm
American Canal Zone
Sabanas
Panam
United States
Amercar
Panama
Bermudez
Forte Ad
Obituary notices from Washington area deaths in July 1915
Brief death notices list multiple individuals with dates in July 1915. Entries include Oliver T Dyer Saffed husband of Helen, Sarah A Puneanson, Laura Focor Hay, Maryavel Leimbach, and others. Funeral details, residences like 1016 Vermont Avenue and 607 South Street SW, and interment locations in private or unspecified cemeteries are noted.
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Dare
Mon Jas
Oliver
Helen
Tohn
Rose
Puneanson
Sarah
Puneanson Buneril
Ment Avenue
Troymn
Master Heed Hospital
Laura Foc
Hay
Hysong & Barrett
Massachusetts
Porthavest
Piasius
Baltimore
EE Jim
Ogerrenth
Providence Hospital
Miss Stetting
Wiliam Assini & Co
Villa Zapata clash as capital falls into chaos in Mexico City
Dispatch from Mexico City reports fierce street fighting as Villa and Zapata troops clash in a bid to control the capital. American residents fear hunger and unrest while relief efforts stall amid military interference and shifting authority before the Zapata evacuation and Carranza entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Vera Crug
Villa
Zapata
Cuernavaca
Shanklin
Charles J O'Connor
Red Cross
Miiravatro
Carranza
Anay
Tultenango
Merchants Must Double Wages Decree From Mexican Governor
Special Cable reports from Habana state Gov Russ Cervantes of Pueblo issues a decree forcing all mercantile establishments in the state to double wages for four months. Noncompliance carries arrest, fines, and back pay. discharged workers may claim four months double wages. Foreigners appeal to the U S Consul as Carranza resists reopening rail and wire links with Mexico City amidst Wilson administration urging settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Habana
Vera Cruz
Russ ' Cervantes
Canada
State Department
Washington
Cervante
Carranza
Douglas
Metcalf
Wilsons Adica
Mexico City
Britain to Follow U S Lead on Recognizing Mexican Government
British officials state they will adopt the U S approach to recognizing a Mexican government. Miguel Diaz Lombardo, Mexican foreign minister for the Villa faction, discussed foreigner policy in northern Mexico with Sir Cecil Spring-Rice and learned Britain’s stance. The move aims to avoid past misunderstandings after Britain recognized Gen Huerta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
U.S
Great Britain
United States
Mexico
Miguel Diaz Lombardo
Villa
Cecil Spring-Rice
Sion
Huerta
Villa Crisis Reaches Border as Villa Heads North
Gen Francisco Villa pays 22000 American dollars for a locomotive to haul a special train. George C Carothers travels from Chihuahua to confer with Villa as Washington seeks relief from unrest. Juarez officials expect Villa to reach the border tomorrow amid reports Carranza and Obregon forces press Villa northward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juarez
Villa
Carranza
Washington Post
el Paso Tex
Francisco Villa
George C Carothers
Chihuahua
Atchison, Topska and Santa Fe
Carothers and
Villa Cenfer
Carothers
State Department
Washington
Wilson
Mexico City
Mexico
Obregon
Unions Fight Near Beer At Central Labor Union Meeting
The Central Labor Union passed a resolution opposing near beer and temperance drinks alleged to contain alcohol. It calls on District commissioners and excise board to restrict sale to licensed saloons under sobriety rules. Officers elected: President E L Tuckar, VP John German, Secretary John B Colpoys, Financial Sec Joseph E Toone, Treasurer Luke F Ludlow, Sergeant-at-Arms Joseph Clark, Trustees William Zell James A Considine Charles Cailan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
District Commissioners
Excise Board
E L. Tuckar
John German
John B Colpoys
Joseph E&toone
Luke F Ludlow
Joseph Clark Trestees
William Zell
James A Considine
Charles Cailan
Reserve System Solid Promises Safer Banks Says Comptroller
Comptroller of the Currency Williams tells chief bank examiners at a Federal Reserve conference that under the Federal Reserve system it is nearly impossible for two member banks to fail if operated legally and prudently. Speakers outline closer cooperation, thorough examinations, prompt remedies, and better information flow on rediscount eligibility to strengthen safety for member banks across districts.
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Federal Reserve System
Williams
Willams
Federal Reserve Districts
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Banks
James D Brennan
Boston
Charles Sturck
New York
H I Johnson
Philadelphia
Silas H . Cooper
Cleveland
Thomas P Howard
Richmond
C H Abbott
Atlanta
Bherrill Smith
Chicago
E_ French
St Louis
Peter M Kerst
Minneapolis
J. D Rising
Kansas City
J C Chidsey
Dallas
Dispute over Daniels wage policy at navy yard sparks union clash
Secretary Daniels faces union officials and Walter F Smith of Remington Arms over wage cuts at the Washington navy yard. Aliigs claims the law requires private and government wages to align and accuses Daniels of breaking it by cutting pay. Smith says Remington seeks up to 10,000 workers for the Eddystone plant and has already received 1,000 District applications, while endorsing a large skilled workforce from across the country. Daniels says he may raise wages when the wage board meets in December and regrets losing good mechanics.
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Daniels
Washington Navy Yard
Walter F Smith
Remington Arms Company
Washington
Pew
Eddystone Pa
Daniela
N P Allias
Machinists’ Union
Dan‘Vela
Navy
Secretary of the Navy
Aliigs
Navy Yard
Planta
Hearby Clites
Smith
Remington Company
Eddystone
Eddgetone
New
United States
Chicago Building Boom Lifts 150000 Men Back to Work
Chicago on July 12 reports a building industry boom following a carpenters strike settlement with many workers returning. Officials estimate construction work will reach at least 19 million dollars this week, while 10000 painters are expected to resume work tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
West Virginia steel and glass industries boom
Special to The Washington Post notes improved industrial conditions in West Virginia during wartime. Riverside plant of National Tube Company to resume full operations employing 5000 workers, Wheeling Steel and Iron Company to increase capital by 5 million dollars, Wheeling Mold and Foundry installs machinery for 300000 shells for European belligerents, while glass plants in Moundsville Parkersburg and Fostoria Ohio run through summer vacations to fill orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Iron and Steel
Riverside
National Tube Company
Wheeling Steel and Iron Company
Wheeling Mold and Foundry Company
Bellgerente Glass
Moundsville
Parkersburg
Fostoria
Ohio
Wilmington Wealth Tripled in Three Months Amid War Boom
Wilmington Delaware with about 100000 residents has surged among the wealthiest small cities as valuation of Du Pont stock holdings drives up wealth. Official estimates rose from 75000000 to potentially 600000000, boosted by Europe’s war and Dow DuPont-linked firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Wilmington
Bel
du Pont
Wimington
Delaware
Europe
Grven Wilmington
Ypres
Lemberg
Aero planes and parts sold to belligerents exceed a million
More than $1,000,000 worth of aeroplanes and parts were shipped to Allied nations during the war up to May 31. In May alone ten aircraft valued at $83,950 were sold, with total war exports of aircraft reaching 90 units worth $674,807. Aircraft parts totaled $444,328 for the war and $169,412 in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
United States
Europe
Atlantic
6000 Lead and Zinc Miners Return to Work in Joplin
Joplin Missouri July 12 nearly 500 lead and zinc miners ended a two week strike as every mine in the district resumed operations. There was no settlement and the men returned to work at the old wage scale without recognition of their newly formed union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joplin
Ex-Train Robber Robbed on Train By Men Who Lacked Finish
Ex bandit and evangelist Al Jennings reports being robbed on a Los Angeles to San Francisco train. He says two men stopped him, one old and one shaky, took 25 dollars from his paper sack church offering, and he offered them a chance to visit and hear his gospel if they return the money. He promised not to betray them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Los Angeles
Cal
al" Jennings
Jennings
Knights of the Road
Hill's Friends Eat 108000 Salmon From Labrador
St Paul Minn July 12 Fabulously expensive salmon were served in several of St Pauls prominent homes today The salmon were sent by James J Hill to friends as his annual gift during the Labrador fishing trip Associates say the party cost about 108000 The figure reflects ownership of a river valley flaking operations and the upkeep of the Wacouta yacht used for the cruise He entertains a large party of friends each summer during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
St Paul, Minn
St Paul
James J Hill
Labrador
Hill
St Lawrence River
Him
Killed on Revenue Cutter Algonquin at Arundel Cove
Coxswain J F Cruz aged 41 of the revenue cutter Algonquin was killed when a rope lowered from a funnel struck him, wrapping around his body and slamming him against the vessel. Lieut H W Pope was badly injured. Cruz was from New Bedford, Massachusetts.
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Baltimore
J F Cruz
Arundel Cove
H W Pope
Cruz
New Bedford
Mass
Lieut. Pope
Steel Corporation orders speed up all plants to capacity
Special to The Washington Post Pittsburgh July 12 United States Steel orders all subsidiaries to speed up steel production to full capacity due to a surge in war munitions demand. Reports say over 400000 tons of orders were carried from June and the iron and steel plants will employ about 500000 people with a payroll near 346000000 annually, far above other industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Pittsburgh
United States Steel Corporation
Wall Street
New York
Corporaton
Largest sheet mills in world reopen at Gary
Special to The Washington Post Gary and July 12 Gary experienced a revival as American Sheet and Tinplate Company's mills here, the largest sheet mills in the world, began operating at full blast. Fires were lit in the remaining coke ovens and 10,000 tons of coal daily will feed the ovens to produce coke and by products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Pont
Gary
American Sheet and Tinplate Company
Garys Iidle
Garyes
Garys
British Embassy denies sensational Spring-Rice kidnapping tale
Reported in New York that Sir Cecil Spring-Rice was waylaid on a Morgan estate visit, with six armed men in pursuit. The Morgan chauffeur reportedly evaded the ambush by leaping a ditch and fleeing to Willard Straight's home. Embassy officials stated there was no foundation to the rumors and declined to comment further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Spring-Rice
New York
J Pierpont Morgan
Long Island
Spring-Rice
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