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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1916

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3

Washington Post 1916 Mexican policy shifts and defense talk

Carranza replaces Gen Trevio with Herrera in Chihuahua command. War Department says Trevino recalled to Mexico City as U S officials weigh Carranza demands and possible commission to mediate. Wilson may seek broad powers for a joint commission while delaying troop withdrawal.

Washington Post Butler Belknap Carranza Gen Trevins Vs. Scannels Frisco Anne Martin Chicago Karl S. Reed Creek Naval Herrera War Department Fort Washington Luis Herrera Arranza Chihuahua Chith Trevino Mex Ranna Borden Evertmeat Pecs United States Trevino Abreago Chihuar Bell

Barker amNY appears cryptic with scattered names

Fragmentary OCR text references GEO. M. BARKER and Hartshorne with unclear phrases. No clear event, date, or action is readable to form a coherent news item.

Guardsmen Hurt As Train Collision In Texas Night

Eight guardsmen were injured when a troop train collided with a home seekers’ special train near Bay City on the St Louis Brownsville and Mexico railroad. Four of the wounded are from the Second Battalion First Minnesota Artillery. The Minnesota troops were en route to Browneville for quartermaster duties. Officials report the incident as under investigation and no fatalities are recorded.

Mounted Guard Bisbee San Antonio Tex Bay City St. Louis, Brownaviks and Mexico Funston First Minnesota Artillery Browneville Anesota Ager

Villa Still A Menace To Torreon Not Near It

San Antonio July 23 American army officers dispute Carranza optimism. Gen Bell cites an American saying Villa did not attack Torreon or sever communications but moves south toward Torreon via Trinidad. Refugees report Villa forces not yet in Torreon or near it, with reports of famine and hardship in Torreon and Durango.

Sonora United States State Department Aubtolswion Carranza Mexico Department Eliseo Arredondo Carfansa Jesfanate Arradando San Antonio Tex Lila Bell Willa Torsaor Torreon Travan Alx Feil S & Pasolas Parralan Villa Waa Inde Durango Terreon Dave Laredo Villa

Weekly Militia Reports Called For By War Department

The War Department instructed army commanders on the border to submit weekly reports detailing physical conditions, treatment, and duties. Seventeen reports announced yesterday will be published uncensored to document hardships endured by militiamen.

War Department

Man Shot on Street In Critical Condition

An unidentified Black man about 22 is at Casualty Hospital with stab wounds after a police pickup near Third Street and South Avenue. A man named Charles, 37, was arrested earlier in the incident, while a second unidentified man and a witness reported hearing the assailant shout before the attack.

Tate Ade Harry

Cardinal Gibbons Is 82 Birthday in Baltimore

Baltimore marked Cardinal Gibbons eighty second birthday with a ceremonial announcement and reflections on his long service. The event drew church officials and local figures as the city honored the cardinal’s contributions to the church and community.

Baltimore Cardinal Gipsbons CRIA Milla Carrall

City News in Brief Highlights From Yesterday’s Incidents

Raymond Cosby, 21, of Tenth Street Northwest, injured on a tidal boat float with a forehead gash needing four stitches. He was treated at Emergency Hospital and returned home. Hermen Canghoran, 23, Fort Myer garrison, heat prostration received care at a Montreal hospital, later listed as heat exhaustion. Miss Joyce Jackson of Columbus Ohio spoke at Ebenezer Yechadlat Episcopal Church on “Cut Work: Work.” Misa M A ld Maile presided and William D. Dean gave invocation. Local branches of the Thaosophi cal society in Wash net Capital Cr wee jist nia.

Raymond Cosby Tenth Street Northweat Basta Hermen Canghoran Defreas Street Fort Myer Metreal Winconsin Avenue Georgstow Tieapital Tda Joyce Jackson Columbus Ohio National Association of Colored Women's Clubs Ebenezer Yechadlat Episcopal Church Ross Birmingham Ala Eret Noven Alabama Misa M

Pershing's Aero Squadron Ready for Field Service

Report from El Paso says 600000 rounds reached Colonia Dublan amid ongoing target practice by expeditionary troops. Unofficial Columbus base reports announce Firat aero squadron planes equipped with steel propellers, tested for over two months and now ready for field service after climate-related adjustments.

el Paso Tex Colonia Dublan Chihuahua Columbus Firat Aero Squadron

Sir William Ramsay Dead Scientist and Nobel Laureate

London July 23 Sir William Ramsay KC B noted chemist died this morning. Born in Glasgow he was professor of chemistry at University College Bristol since 1889. His early education spanned Glasgow Academy and Glasgow University with study under Lord Kelvin, later teaching roles in Glasgow and Scotland.

London William Ramsay Sir William Ramsay Glasgow University College Bristol Glasgow Academy University University of Glasgow Lord Kelvin University of Tubernin England Aee Anderasa College Glasgow University

Prices Near Peak Says Redfield As Efficiency Cuts Cost

Secretary Redfield asserted that prices have likely peaked and may decline as increased production and efficiency reduce costs. He compared the trend to a mountain summit followed by a broad tableland, noting drops will vary by article and market conditions. He emphasized ongoing rising production across the country drives lower costs over time.

Redfield

Parker declines to run as American party VP pick

New Orleans July 23 John M Parker Progressive nominee for Vice President said he declined an invitation to be the American party vice presidential candidate. He said a telegram asked him to run with former Gov William Sulzer and that a conference promised support in all sections but the South. Parker noted an American party convention would be held soon in Minneapolis and that he declined with thanks as he is not seeking office.

New Orleans John M. Parker American Party Mr. Parker William Sulzer New York Sulser Minneapolis Todey T

Campaign drivers seek Indiana win for Hughes

Special to The Washingter Poet from Indianapolis July 23 managers of Charles W. Fairbanks campaign express confidence they can carry Indiana for Hughes. This comes after the State Progressive convention in which a bull moose faction dominated a full State ticket though many delegates opposed it. Jackson Boyd, a former State chairman and delegate, quit the party when efforts to drop the State ticket failed.

Indianapolis Ind Charles W. Fairbanks Indiana Chariaa EF. Hughes Bull Movie Party Jackson Boyd

WILLCOX CALLS ON HUGHES IN BRIDGEHAMPTON

Republican chairman Willcox motored through rain and mud from Great Neck to Bridgehampton to confer with Charles E. Hughes about the August 5 transcontinental trip. Willcox planned to watch an early train in New York and discussed speaking engagements for Hughes. Heavy rain fell all day as Hughes stayed indoors.

Bridgehampton William RK. Willcox Repubblican National Great Neck Liu Charles E. Hughes Hughes

Peters Out of Race for Massachusetts Governor Nomination

Washington reports that Adjutant General Cole is likely to announce his candidacy for governor as the Massachusetts militia work nears completion on the Mexican border. Secretary of the Treasury Andrew J. Peters withdraws from consideration as the Democratic hopeful this fall.

Aperts Rns Washington Post Boston Mass Adjt Cole Massachusetts McCall Andrew J. Peters the Treasury

Ex Senator Patterson Dies at 77 in Denver

Former United States senator Thomas M Patterson aged 77 died at his Denver home after weeks of poor health. A noted editor attorney and political figure he served in the Senate from 1941 to 1957 and led the Rocky Mountain News and Denver Times. He was a durable Democratic and Populist force with extensive Denver real estate holdings.

Denver Cole Thomas M. Patterson United States Hal Senator Patterson Oan Oloratio United States Senate Rocky Mountain News Denver Time Senate Eariie Gay George Canac Patterson

Colquitt Leads in Texas Democratic Primary Runoff

Dallas July 23 Senator Culberson led Dr B P Brooks by about 200 votes as late returns from yesterday's Democratic U S senatorial primary came in. Colquitt widened his lead over the field with 76,308 votes against Brooks 67,620 and Culberson 55,345. Governor race shows Ferguson 163,519 Morris 110,776 Marshall 7,771. Wet counties narrowing anti prohibition support as returns flow in.

Dallas Tex Culberson P. Brooks Brocke Colquitt C. H. Colquitt Charles A. Culberson 8. P. Bronka Brooks Culberann T. M. Campbell R. L. Henry John Davis James E. Ferguson C. M. Morris H. ©. Marshall Daniel B. Garrett Jeff McLemorr Houston

Prohibition nominates Hanly for Presidency in August notification

Chicago reports formal notification to J Frank Hanly of his Prohibition Party presidential nomination to occur Tuesday afternoon August 8 at his Indianapolis home. Dr Kaliandrith may also be notified. The Prohibition national executive committee will meet here at 9 a.m. next Thursday to organize a campaign committee.

Miss Anne Martin Woman's Party National Committee Chicago State Street Misa Martin Miss Martin Colorado Springs Woman's Party J. Frank Hanly Prohibition Oliver W. Stewart

Maine primary on today in Portland

A Maine primary to fill the late Edwin C Burleigh seat draws little statewide excitement. Democrats field only Kenneth C M Sills of Bowdoin College, while Republicans contest between former Maine Gov Fernald and ex-Representative Frank B Guernsey. Fernald favored though Guernsey has some support.

Portland United States Renata Edwin C. Burleigh Kenneth C. M. Sills Bowdoin College Fiav Brrr M. Fernald Frank B. Guernery Fernald Guernsey

Militia strict with New York troops raid net 27 men

Maj. Gen. O Ryan orders enforcement of dry and uniform rules in the New York division. A saloon raid in Mission leads to the arrest of seven teen from the Second Infantry and nine from the Sixty ninth. One man escaped, who faces a summary court. 27 soldiers face fines roughly half a month’s pay. Despite few cases, overall conduct among 12 600 McAllen Mission Pharr troops is praised.

New York Washington Sixth Division United States Army McAllen Tex O'Ryan Mission Second Infantry John H Foote Pharr M. C A

Cutting Ends Fatally After Street Altercation

Detectives raced to 1716 Raventh Street NW after a man with a severed jugular died en route to Emergency Hospital. James Ennis, 86, of Wilmington, Del, was identified. police seek Charles H Beatty, 35, cleaner and tailor at 1718 Seventh Street, hoping he can explain the killing.

Raventh Street Eighth Precinct Flather Cace Vlent James Hartley Central Office Baur Evans Stringfellow O'Mea Varnwell Boyle Jones Jamez Ennia Wilmington Del Charles H Beatty Seventh Street Ennis Beatty

Girl Hangs Self in Cell at Police Station

Mary Grimes alias Fannie Miller, 19, of 2041 Ninth Street NW, a prisoner at the Eighth precinct on a house breaking charge, was found yesterday afternoon hanging by a cord from the cell door. Police cut her down, she was semi conscious, treated by Dr. Dennison, then sent to the Washington Asylum Hospital.

Mary Grimes Fannie Miller Ninth Street Eighth Po Nes Station House Dennison Washington Asylum

Why Girls Kiss Soldiers in Wartime Cambridge Report

Cambridge dispatch reports Dr. Max Bal of Clark College Worcester explains why girls kiss soldiers. He says the attraction lies in the uniform and the appeal of good looking strong young Americans, not a premeditated plan. The impulse is uncontrollable once they view the soldiers.

Cambridge Sana Awly Max Bal Clark College Worcester

Planning for Big Revival in Alexandria Va

A sprawling Alexandria notice outlines preparations for a September revival led by evangelist Gipay Smith Jr. Committees from Protestant churches will organize services, including a nurses committee with one woman from each church. A Westminster building meeting will form the coordination group and arrange events, while details of attendees and injuries from a separate incident are noted in fragmented lines.

Aehindton Reau King Street Alexandria Gipay Smith, Jr Westminster Rarink Will Joseph Hyland Moon Washington Baltimore County Mda Angas

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