Russian Army drives into Beskid passes in bold Carpathian push
British and Austrian reports describe a combined Russian advance from Preemyal into the Beskid mountains and beyond, driving Austrian forces from the passes toward the Carpathians. Rebels claim large prisoner totals, while German gains on the Duer front are minor amid flooding risks and cautious Austrian retreats.
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Seventy Five Executed After Battle With Villa Forces
Reported in late advices that Carranza troops killed seventy five prisoners near Cendela after a Saturday clash with Villa forces. Gen Herrara said about two thousand Carranza troops fought nine hundred Villa soldiers with a brief note on the broader campaign near Villaldama. The Villa Zapata office in Mexico City denied plans to evacuate the capital in diplomatic dispatches from Washington.
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San Antonio
Tex
Carranza
Cendela
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Laredo
Herrara
Temael Palafox
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Mexico City
Enrique G. Llorente
Washington
Thousands Kneel for Peace at Riverside Event
In Riverside California more than 15,000 people climbed Roubidoux Peak before dawn Sunday and gathered at Bum Cross Foot to kneel in prayer for peace in Europe. The sun rose over the San Bernardinos as a chorus led by notable singers sang national anthems, then a ten minute peace service followed, drawing hundreds from the surrounding area.
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Bum Cross
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Famine Looms in Mexico amid Foreign Committee Findings
A report from a committee of Americans and other foreigners warns of a serious food shortage in Mexico City as the government contemplates rationing and possible food bans. The note mentions government actions and foreign involvement in assessing wartime supply risks.
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Mexico
Fair Attendance Climbs at Panama-Pacific Expo
San Francisco officials report six weeks ending April 2 attendance at the Panama Pacific Exposition reached 2,604,818, marking strong public turnout and sustained interest across exhibits.
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San Francisco
Deny Peace Bargain Amid Vienna Denial of Talks
Vienna officials deny Austrian(Russia) peace talks and separate peace negotiations. Washington reports live stock foot and mouth epidemic curbed with modified quarantines in infected districts. Agriculture department issued first orders since the waning age that the disease began last fall, noting no new territory added to quarantines as reports show steady improvement and head move toward the United States.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
United States
European War News and Mutiny Rumors Stir Europe
A mix of World War I items fills the page: mutiny among Danish troops in Balleville and muttered reforms. ship sinkings include the Dutch steamer Schlelard torpedoed near the North Sea and the Frettish steamers Beachey Head losses. German victories in the eastern theater, Russian gains near Salmac Plain, and U-boat actions against British vessels. Also noted are labor congress plans for a 20,000,000-strong worldwide strike, curfew in Philadelphia, and assorted criminal and political incidents across the United States and Europe.
Mexican Revolt Payment Reported in Washington
A disputed indemnity of 20000 in gold was announced in Washington by Secretary of State Bryan. The Zapata government allegedly paid the amount to Ruth W McManus widow of John D McManus, the Chicagoan murdered about three weeks ago in Mexico City amid the revolt turmoil.
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Btate- Bryan
Zapata
Ruth W. McManus
John ‘D. McManus
Zepita Goldiara
Mexica City
Naval resignations and Memorial Day ceremonies in Washington
Washington reports Rear Admiral Bradley A. Fiske tendered his resignation and sought new duty while President Wilson accepted the G A K invitation for Memorial Day rites. May 31 cemetery services planned in Arlington. Agricultural department imposes animal circus curbs due to foot and mouth outbreak, detailing quarantine and quarters until eradication.
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Bradley A. Fiske
Navy Department
Wilson
Catt
Ariington
Cemetory
Germans celebrate Bis merck birth in Berlin rally
Foreign dispatches report a patriotic Berlin demonstration marking the hundredth anniversary of Bis merck the Iron Duke. Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg urged unity against enemies while British reports detail new Indian tribesmen outbreaks and heavy casualties among natives. King George and Kitchener’s abstinence from alcohol is praised, and cabinet ministers pledge to follow the king’s war pledge. A large export order to Russia falls to British firms after a competing syndicate fails. Also noted are arrests aboard La Touraine for suspected arson and several sudden deaths in Canada and the United States including William Stitt and Joseph Robinson. A Catholic priest, Rev. Father M. J. Ward, dies after major surgery.
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Lloyd-George
Naval Reserve Organization Plans Face Local Volunteer Units
A historical note describes plans to form naval reserve groups with Iowa units centered around Des Moines. Enlisted men may be mobilized for inspections and potential active service, with pay allowances ranging from 12 to 100 dollars monthly, and service terms outlined for peace periods and mechan engineers' specialization.
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Tharae
Defendants in $10,000 damage suits and related theft events
A fragmented report covers Guit Logan Trist and G Mahon ey as defendants in $10,000 damage suits. The Holstein case involves alleged seduction, divorce disputes, and a break in at a Standard Oil case with stolen stamps and money. Separate notes mention Milas Shaw suit linked to Atlantic and Southern, and Sioux City Industrial Girls Council forming. Church construction costs cited for New London and remodeling for Presbyterian church.
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Harrison County
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Pleiad
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Libel Charge Near Mason City Draws Attention
Louis Carill, secretary of insurgents in the Modern Brotherhood of America, may face serious trouble for criminally belting present officers of the rogue, lay order. In New Hampton an $6,360 revenue from an $6,360 horse sale saw 84 head sold. W J Bennett of Primghar sold a half section farm for $60,000 near Primghar. In Marshalltown, William Hunenbayer of Brackenridge, Minn was killed stepping in front of a train. his body badly injured or dead.
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Modern Brotherhood of America
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W. J. Bennett
Primg‘bar
William Williams
Primishar
Marshelltown
Willias
Hunenbayer
Brackenridge
Minn
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Agar Pemollje
Lila
Aulolde
Damages Awarded in Maine Suit. Iowa Fair Guests List
A Maine supreme court case awarded Elizabeth Leona Garmon y $116000 for breach of promise by John B Henderson Jr of Washington. In March 1910 after birth of her child, the Des Moines Jr. girl Mike Garmony was involved. North Iowa Fair banquet hosts two hundred rural ladies at the Mason City XK of Phall as North Iowa Betterment plans progress.
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Supreme
Mason City
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Phall
North Iowa
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Jesuit
Vigilantes Form To Fight Chicken Thieves in City End
In the vest end of the city a Chicken Vigilantes association has formed to confront chicken thieves. Members are armed and aim to capture nest raiders and punish miscreants. They also plan to address poisoning of watch dogs, describing it as another evil to attend to.
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Chicken Vigilantes’ Association
Hae
New Burlington Bridge Gains Government Franchising
Burlington reports a bill introduced in Washington for a public bridge over the Mississippi river and government and engineering authorities reportedly approve passage in both houses. Pioneer resident dead at New Hampton Byron R Darrow aged around 88 born in Corti No. He is survived by a widow a son and a daughter. Walter Niebert of Muscatine held in custody in Detroit charged with belonging to a white slave gang that transported more than thirty girls from Peoria to Detroit. Fire at Alden Marshalltown district destroys several buildings causing about 36000 loss. William Keating owner of several buildings is the likely loser. Clarence C Guernsey of Altoona files voluntary bankruptcy petition assets 10550 mobilition 14608.28. Collins Commercial Club formed in Collins city hall by business and professional men. Charles City man George Beach injured on railroad track left heel severed leg fractured.
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Ington
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Byron ‘R. Darrow
Qortu
Lowan
Walter Niebert
Detroit
Mich
Zirla
Peorle
Robbery in Clinton and Worker Federation Formed
In Iowa, young ropers robbed butcher Charles Voiland in his store, locking him in the ice box until he escaped through a vent and alerted police, but the robbers fled. Meanwhile Clinton workers form a Federation of Woman Workers to join the National Woman's Trade League of America.
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Charles Voiland
Voiland
Clinton
Federation of
Woman Workers
National Woman's Trade League of America
Plan to standardize textbooks sparks Senate vote debate
A bill to require county textbook uniformity faces strong opposition as Senator Clarkson promotes county votes on uniformity while an amendment narrows reach to cities with free text books. The measure aims to shift selection authority to a state educational board and imposes a 1000 fine for influencing county boards.
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