Wilson and Bryan Optimistic On Mexico Settlement Efforts
Washington reports optimistic about mediation with the Mexican Constitutionalists regarding an armistice and provisional government. Carranza’s reply delays are blamed on telegraph issues near Saltillo, with talks expected to continue and U S negotiations to follow. Redfield orders ammunition shipments via El Sud and Antilla to Tampico as tensions rise.
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Associated Press
Washington
T. C
Carranza
Saltillo
Sone
Huerta
Wilson
Bryan
Suggeston
United States
Redfield
el Sud
Tampico
Antilla
U S Opposes Mexican Provisional President Recognition
The United States refuses to recognize the new provisional Mexican government under the proposed method backed by Mexican delegates. Washington warns that allowing Huerta to name a Foreign Minister could be seen as recognizing his regime, creating a diplomatic snag. Mediators and American delegates clash over creation details with little progress and no firm timetable.
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U.S
Associated
Washington, D. C
United States
Mexico
Met
Washington
Huerta
Mexican War Veterans Hold Annual Reunion in Chillicothe
Less than a dozen survivors of the Mexican War attended the National Association of Mexican War Veterans annual reunion in Chillicothe Ohio, opening with Captain John A. Fisher greeting the group and offering services despite his ninety years and blindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicotne
Ohio
National Association of Mexican War Veterans
John A. Fisher
Mexico
Levee Breaches Protect Mojave Reservation in Colorado Flood
A government levee protecting the Mojave Indian reservation on the Colorado River broke today, flooding San Bernardino area and forcing the Mojave people to flee. Needles dispatch reports the flood swamped the village and residents evacuated for safety.
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Colorado
Prensa San Bernardino
Calif
Mojave
Colorado River
Needles
Italy faces general strike amid austerity protests in Rome
My Associates reports June 9 in Rome that a general strike spreads after a deadly clash at Avcona. The killing of a Florence striker fuels workmen anger as authorities fear Socialist and Radical party backing for the movement.
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Rome
Italy
Avcona
Florenceo
Socialista
Radical Party
Plainview School Census Counts 871 Students
Plainview district reports 871 scholastics in the school system after a census by Supt. B. M. Harrison. The count signals a rising enrollment and, with transfers considered, exceeds 900 for next year.
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Plainview
Texas
B. M. Harrison
Ending of Term of University Session Closes
The thirty first annual session of the university closed yesterday marking the end of term events. Faculty and students completed examinations and the campus prepared for summer recess and forthcoming commencements.
Texas University Ends 31st Session with 225 Degrees
Nearly two thousand people packed the main auditorium as the Texas University 1914 commencement concluded. Clarence Ousley of Fort Worth delivered the address as 225 graduates received degrees from Governor C B Colquitt, with President Mezes and the board of regents present. The procession formed at the Peripitous and marched to the auditorium led by the band.
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Austin
Texas
Texas University
Clarence Ousley
Fort Worth
Board of Regents
University
C. B. Colquitt
Mezes
Colquitt
University Avenue
Chautauqua Rates Set for Canadian Event July 12 to 17
The Santa Fe and Panhandle Railway grants reduced rates from Higgins to Pampa for the Canadian chautauqua July 12 to 17 with daily on sale. Programs received and praised. committees active and prospects for a large gathering remain strong. In Ellis county harvest fields farmers note dry weather and ongoing cutting with binders as crops near maturity amid rainy threats.
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News Canadian
Tex
Santa Fe and Panhandle Railway Company
Higgins
Pampa
Am mansville State Bank Granted Texas Authority
Am mansville State Bank located in Ammansville Fayette County received a certificate of authority to do business in Texas. It is designated as a guaranty fund bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Ammansville State Bank
Ammansville
Fayette County
Guaranty Fund Bank
Marlin Elects Teachers for Coming Year
Marlin Texas school board completed the election of teachers for the coming year with one exception. The scholastic census shows 5 percent white and 489 Negro children in the district.
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Marlin
Texas
Wisconsin Senatorial Campaign Opens in Racine
Lieutenant Governor Thomas Morris visited Racine to deliver the opening speech of his bid for the U S Senate. The race shapes Wisconsin politics ahead of the September 1 Republican primary to succeed Isaac Stephenson, with La Follette backing Morris and Francis E. McGovern challenging him for Roosevelt Republicans.
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Wisconsin
Racine
Wis
Thomas Morris
United States Senate
Isaac Stephenson
Wilson
Stephenson
Morris
la Crosse
la Follette
Senate
la Folette
McGovern
Roosevelt
Morcris
Remarkable Photo of Huerta Villa and Madero
A remarkable photo shows General Huerta and Generals Villa and Emilio Madero. The scene hints at a violent past with Villa’s supporters ready to shoot Huerta if necessary during a critical constitutionalist moment. Madero’s fate and Huerta’s rise are linked to events from the previous year.
Democratic Executive Committee Backs El Paso for State Convention
At a Waco meeting the Democratic Executive Committee set the convention city for next August at El Paso after bidding heated with rivals from Dallas Ft Worth San Antonio and Austin. A $4500 bid secured the decision amid concerns about accessibility for attendees from a central location.
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Waco
Tex
Democratic Executive Committee
el Vaso
Dallas
Ft. Worth
San Antonio
Austin
Miners and Operators Hold First Session in West Virginia Strike
Representatives of the Kanawaha cold fields miners and operators met with labor department mediators in Washington after an overnight session. More than ten thousand miners are on strike as both sides presented views to the commission.
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Associated Press
Washington
Kanawaha
West Virgina
Tonigt
Department of Labor
Oth
Leavenworth Horse Racing Restoration Bill Defeated
By Associated Press Baton Rouge June a House of Representatives vote defeated a measure to restore horse racing in Leavenworth. The outcome, reported by Associated Press, notes the bill failed by a margin of 50 to 0.
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Associated Prons
Baton Rouge
Reinhardt
Leavuielana
House of Representatives
Bo Be
Suffrage Movement Sees Best Chance Ever at Convention
Grace Wilbur Trout, president of the Lil nois Suffrage Association, says the endorsement effort has its best chance yet as the twelfth Alcantal convention opens tomorrow night. General Rosalie Jones, famed suffragette marcher, attends and is warmly welcomed.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Grace Wilbur Trout
Lilnois Suffrager Association
Rosalie Jones
Becomes Bride of Naval Lieutenant in New York
Jane Ernes tine Van Wyck Rhein daughter of Dr. M. L. Rhein and Lieut John Strong Abbott U S N were married this afternoon in the Church of the Heavenly Rest. A reception followed for the bridal party and guests at the Women's University Club.
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New York
Jane
Mise
Ernestine van Wyck Rhein
M. L. Rhein
John Strong Abbott
Church of the Heavenly Rest
Women's University Club
Barber sues J Morgan in New Haven over fraud claim
Clarence L Barber brings a suit in the superior court against J P Morgan alleging fraud and seeking more than 200000 dollars in damages tied to questionable installments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Morgan
New Haven
Conn
Clarence L Barber
J. P. Morgan
Superior Court
Nationwide amendment to make intoxicating liquor sale illegal
The proposed article would prohibit sale manufacture for sale transport for sale importation for sale of intoxicating liquors in the United States and all territories under jurisdiction. Congress or states would have power to enforce by necessary legislation amid opposition citing state rights concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hovson
United States
Congress
Bank economist Sprague eyed for Federal Reserve post
In official circles Prof. O M W Sprague of Harvard is discussed as a probable appointee to the Federal Reserve Board. No indication is given yet of when the president will send the nomination to the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Washington, D. C
Agen
Federal Reserve
O. M. W Sprague
Banking and Finance
Ahrward
Senate
Cantaloup Shipments Start From HROWNS ELLE
Cantaloupe shipments begin from HROWNS ELLE Texas as the season opens. The report notes a large yield and demand matching supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elle
Texas
Curloud
Senate moves toward action on toll exemption repeal
The Senate aims to repeal the Panama Canal toll exemption as lawmakers push the bill forward. Supporters and opponents debate timing with Senator Tigan indicating repeal votes may depend on party convention impacts and the broader electoral context.
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Tifyn
Lune
Senate
Pana Canal
Tigan
Baltinire
Weather Forecast Summary
Washington forecast shows fair conditions with a chance of showers in the far western region. Wednesday expected to be fair with a warm day and light winds.
Roosevelt Dines With Spanish King and Queen at Madrid
Theodore Roosevelt in Madrid attends luncheon hosted by King Alfonso and Queen Victoria at La Gravia estate. Roosevelt calls the visit a bully time and predicts Spanish will replace French in common usage. Preparations for the wedding of Kermit Roosevelt and Miss Willard have been completed.
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Presa
Madrid
Spain
Alfonso
Victoria
Theodore Roosevelt
South America
Kermit Roosevelt
Miss Willard
Heatwave grips the nation with record temps
Washington dispatch reports intense heat across the Midwest and East with three deaths and many prostrations in Chicago. Temperatures reach Springfield 100 Memphis 96 Nashville 98 Louisville 96 as Atlantic Coast enjoys cooler winds.
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Washington
D. C
Missouri Valley
lHlesheny Mountains
Chicago
Springfeld
Memphis
Nashville
Louisville
Redmond Denies Irish Volunteer Links With Home Rule Plan
Sir John Redmond denounces reports tying the Irish Volunteer movement to the Irish party aims. Governors conference in Wisconsin postponed to November due to member absences. plan to proceed then with the prearranged program.
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Dmelin
Ireland
John Redmond
Trish Nautrogallots
Trish Volunteer Movement
Trish Party
Red Men and auxiliary convene in Philadelphia after twelve years
The State convention of the Improved Order of Red Men and the women's auxiliary met in Philadelphia for a three day session the first since twelve years. A street parade involving about 25 000 members in old and modern Indian costumes was the feature of the gathering.
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Philadelphia
Improved Order of Red Men
Women's Auxiliary
Canadian Manufacturers' Association Opens Annual Meeting in Montreal
Several hundred leaders from Canadian industry gather at the Windsor Hotel in Montreal as the Canadian Manufacturers' Association begins its annual three day session under President C B Gordon. The convention runs through Thursday with a banquet featuring Premier Borden and other national figures.
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Montreal
Dominion
Windsor Hotel
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
C. B. Gordon
Borden
Thomas Shaughnessy
Hon. George
Poster
Day of 24 Hours Urges Global Time Reform
Dr Alfred George, president of the Geneva Commission of Commerce, reports at an international chamber meeting that nations should adopt the 24 hour day. He notes France Italy Belgium Spain and Portugal have already switched while Germany and Austria Hungary still use the 12 hour system. He warns that universal adoption would ease letter and telegraph timing and improve transport schedules.
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Associated Presa
Paris
Alfred George
Geneva
Spain
Portugal
Campaign in England for daylight saving gains support
At the International Congress of Chambers of Commerce in Maris reports from William Willett of London list English organizations backing daylight saving. He argues 154 hours of daylight are wasted yearly and proposes moving 60 minutes from one Sunday to gain more evening light after 6. Dr von Bettinger notes European favor and German chambers backing the reform.
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Associated Press
MARIS
England
International Congress of Chambers of Commerce
William Willett
London
von Bettinger
Harvest Near for Hemphill County Farmers in Texas
Hemphill County reports good rains on June 5 and 7. Wheat is maturing and expected to be ready for the sickle by June 14. Local farming sections anticipate solid yields from recent showers.
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Tex
Hemphill County
Knights of the Modern Maccabees Meet in Ray City
Delegates from across the country gather in Ray City Michigan for a four day national convention. Leaders consider a merger of the Knights of the Modern Maccabees with the Knights of the Maccabees of the World, reunifying a split from about fifteen years ago. The Modern Maccabees count about 65 000 members and the World order about 285 000.
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Raternal
Reder
Ray City
Mich
The
Knights of the Modern Maccabees
Knighhts of the Maccabees
Admirals Praise Navy and Marine Heroes at Vera Cruz
Rear Admiral Fletcher’s report on the Vera Cruz seizure notes numerous officers and enlisted men commended for coolness under fire and command prowess. Captains Rush and McL. P. and Lieut. Commanders Buchanan and Coutts are singled out for eminent conduct, with other officers and sailors named for bravery and devotion to duty during the two days of action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
Washington, D. C
Vera Cruz
Navy Department
Fletcher
Navy
Marine Corps
W. RR. Rush
U. SS. Ny
Naval Brigade
A. Buchanan
U. S
W. Hill
EB. T. Er
J. F. Dyer
J. S. Wilkinson
U.S. N
G. M. Lowrey
O. C. Badger
P. W Foster
U. 8S. N
M. 8. Elliott
Heepita Gil
Becorsa
Lotilla
Beadmaster
Fietcher
E. A. Anderson
J. P. Bannon
Heafire
H. C. Frasier
Marine Orps
Vera Crug
HN. Nickerson
Wheeling
W. Va
Littleship
Utah
DeSomer
Milwaukee
Wis
Battle
J. G. Harner
Canton
Ohio
Swain
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Carranza Forces
Hy Associated Press
Sperta
Waxahachif
Ellis County
A. Huerta, Gen. Villa and
Emilio Madero
Villa
Shott Huerta
Madero
Muerta
Blanqguet
Madinga
Brandon
Gen. Huerta
Gerald Brandon
Emile Madero
Paso
Louisiana
Commir
Anderal Constibus
Slington
Dpd
Staday
Fair
Teddy
Kro
Heaticracles
Mississippe Valley
Jor
Pedmond
Psst
Perishemeon
Smalison
Switzerland
Havest
Ergen
Hemphile County
Ortupat
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