Mexican Crisis Expense Account Seeks 2.7 Million
The United States Congress was asked to appropriate 2,701,327 dollars for pay subsistence supplies horses barracks transportation and engineering work for American troops at Vera Cruz and the Mexican border. Rebels offered no comment on possible reinforcements for General Funston’s Vera Cruz forces as reports circulate in Washington. George C Carothers, state department special agent, heads to Torreon en route to Mexico City with Villa.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Congress
House
Vera Cruz
Movican
EL Paso
Texas
Washington
Funston
George C. Carothers
State Department
Torreon
Villa
Mexico City
Newspaper Men Arrested in Mexico City
Associated Press correspondent Walker C. Whiffen and several other newspaper men were arrested in Mexico City on Thursday. Authorities offered no charges at the time but noted Whiffen carried a copy of the Mexican Herald and warned that such English language press would not be tolerated.
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Associated Press
Vera Cruz
Walker C. Whiffen
Mexico City
Germans Not To Land at Puerto Mexico Amid Mediation Progress
Opening of the Mexican mediation conference at Niagara Falls was confirmed with Huerta mediators en route. German ships carrying ammunition will not land at Puerto Mexico as threatened, avoiding new complications. No new military developments were reported.
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Washington, BD. C
Niagara Falls
Huerta
Puerto Mexico
Regents Appointments Issued for University Board
Special to The News Austin May commissions issued to two new Board of Regents members David Harrell of Austin and James Keeble of Wilson to replace Burgess of El Paso and Hamby of Austin who resigned for business reasons.
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Austin
Tex
Secretary of State Department
David Harrol
James Keeble
Wisin
Board of Regents
The
University
Harrell
W. H. Burgess
el Paso
Keeble
Wm. R. Hamby
Women Parade in Washington for Suffrage Vote
Several thousand women from most states marched from the White House to the Capitol presenting petitions to Congress. A chorus of girls and bands performed March of the Women as 541 petition bearers entered the Capitol. Senator Bristow called opposition prejudice and urged continuous pressure to win a House vote this session. Mondell of Wyoming predicted success.
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Associated Press
Washington D. C
Pennsylvania Avenue
White House
Capitol
Congress
Plaza
Bristow
Mondell
Wyoming
President Wilson Proclaims Mother's Day Observance
President Wilson approves joint resolution designating May 10 as Mother's Day and orders flags to be displayed in observance nationwide. The proclamation sets the ceremonial duties for the public and celebrates mothers.
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Associated P Pean
Washington
Wilson
Destructive Etna Earthquake Ravages Sicilian Villages
An earthquake near Mount Etna killed about 138 people and injured 350 as villages from Zaffarena to the sea near Acireale and Giarre were largely levelled. Linera suffered 110 deaths and 30 injuries with widespread ruin and suspended rail service. The disaster prompted a vast rescue effort and dire forecasts for total losses.
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Pitem Catania
Sicily
Mount Etna
Zaffarena
Acireale
Giarre
Osane
Santa Venerina
Linera
Mount Eina
Stubbs to Form Large Kansas Ties Ranch Company
Gov. W. R. Stubbs of Kansas and brother J. K. buy a two-thirds stake in Jeff Thompson ranch at Hereford. They acquire cattle and pedigreed white face stock, planning a major land and cattle company. The home tract is among the county’s best improved ranches. Gov. Stubbs is a millionaire of national prominence.
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Tex
Bkx
W. R. Stubbs
Kansas
J. K
Jeff Thompson
Thompson
Gov. Stubbs
Hereford
McDonald Company
Pedrosa Camp
Alamositas
Matador Ranch
Qldie County
Db. Ll. McDonald
J. B. Edwards
Mr. Edwards
Edwards
Brazil
Murdo McKenzie
HH. F. Mitchell
Channing
Oldham County
Memorial to Women of the Confederacy Unveiling in Raleigh
Memorial to Women of the Confederacy on Capitol grounds in Raleigh ready for unveiling. Designed by Augustus Lukeman, the monument is a gift from Col. Ashley Horne of Clayton in memory of his mother whose six sons served with Lee's army, three killed. Memorial Day observed across North and South Carolina with graves decorated and ceremonies.
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Raleigh
N. C
North
South Carolina
Capitol
Augustus Lukeman
New York
Ashley Horne
Clayton
Lee
Clarendon Hosts Sociability Run Members May Event
Clarendon welcomed the Sociability Run visitors with a rustic arbor and a miniature well on the business square. The Clarendon Chamber of Commerce promoted good roads and praised Colorado speakers as the party received cheers and praise during their Donley county stop.
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Clarendon
Tex
Chamber of Commerce
Donley County
Claude
Texas
Goodnight
Colorado Party
Good Roads Movement
Theolorado
Trikers Give Up Few Weapons in Colorado Troble
In Trinidad Colorado seventy two arms were surrendered to Federal officers as workers and dealers turned in hunting guns and small arms totaling 725 weapons. Strike leaders demanded depositories stay open tomorrow amid tensions with regular troops. An article in a labor paper accusing operators of hiding machine guns drew military ire. no official gun tally was given. In San Francisco crowds mourned Colorado mining troubles, marching to Standard Oil offices to condemn Rockefeller and show sympathy for victims.
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Associated Pres
Trinidad
Colo
Lockett
San Francisco
Cal
Colorado
Rockefeller
Legislature Passes Saloons Closing and Arbitration Bills
In Denver on May 9 the legislature’s first spring week concludes with the Senate approving third reading of a governor authorizing bill to close saloons amid riots and the House passing the liquor bill on first reading. The Senate moves a second reading on arms import ban and a centital amendment for arbitration between labor and capital. The House advances bond issues for militia debt liquidation and future use. The Senate did not meet for a day and the House concentrates on the bond measure.
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Dienver
Colo
Senate
House
Hicksites convene in Philadelphia for annual session
More than 1,200 delegates and visitors from across the United States and Canada gather in Philadelphia to open the yearly meeting of the Hicksite branch of the Society of Friends. The event focuses on organization and devotional services with the philanthropic committee under review.
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Friends
Philadelphia
United States
Canada
Sx of Friends
Committee On Equal Rights
Tragic Suicide Reported in Santa Barbara
Coroner reports W. Post died of self inflicted gunshot wounds in Santa Barbara after weeks of mental distress and a fear of firearms. A nurse noted he had requested removal of guns from the home and placed a rifle to his mouth before pulling the trigger.
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Presa
Santa Barbara
W. Post
Towt
Week’s News Forecast From The Capital and Beyond
Washington dispatch notes unveiling of Commodore Barry statue in Franklin Park with Irish society delegations. Circuit Court of Appeals to hear petitions from Tyestmores, Houlihan, Bernhard in dynamite conspiracy case. Oregon holds general primary for US senator and state officials. Alabama to hold Democratic governorship runoff Monday. Defiance racing sloop to be launched Monday at Bath, Maine for the America Cup defense.
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Washington
George E Chamberlain
R. A. Booth
William H. Boring
Alabama
Br. Bo Comer
Charten Henderson
Defiance
Bath
Veterans Merge Brigades into One Clarendon Reunion
Veterans of the Shelby Quantrell and Marmaduke brigades in Clarendon Texas vote to merge into one company led by Major General J S Kimberlin. A morning service at Kimberlin's home featured strong prayers and tears, with Frank James delivering an address and fiddlers providing music.
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Clarendon
Tex
Shelby
Quantrell
Marmaduke
J. S. Kimbrlin
Tuck Hill
South Texas
Rank James
Missouri
Adjuant
Kimberlin
W. M. Buck
Frank James
Donley County
Panhandle
Kansas City
United States
Col. R.S. Kimberlin
Cole Younser
R. S&s. Kimberlin
Love's Summit
Sam. Kimberlin
Texan
Pierge Company Fails to Obtain Permit, AG Opines
The Attorney General's Department issues a formal opinion ruling that the Pierge Company did not secure the required permit. The opinion outlines the legal basis for the decision and implications for the case.
Waters-Pierce Oil permit bid blocked by Texas official
In Austin on May 6 the attorney general advised the secretary of state not to issue a Waters-Pierce Oil Company permit to do business in Texas. The move cites a 1907 judgment and Article 7805, signaling a mandamus petition to compel issuance. The Waters-Pierce case history spans over 2000 pages.
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Austin
Texas
Pierce Oil Corporation
Virginia
Secretary of State
Attorney General's Department
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Attorney General
Runoff for Alabama Governorship Sprints Ahead
Alabama voters face a busy day next Monday with the primary runoff to decide the governor nomination. The race centers on a three-way contest among Comer's, Henderson, and an unresolved rival as the Democratic slate already picks White for senator and Harris for representative, ensuring a smooth outcome. Pennsylvania campaigns also near final stage with primaries next Tuesday for U S senator and other offices amid party splits.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Charles Henderson
Henderson
Woudojpa
Otis
Congress
Rtichardson
Eighth
Frank S. White
Birmingham
C. C. Harris
Decatur
Pennsylvania
Bnd
Harrisburg
United States
Boies Penrose
Benjamin Dinmick
Scranton
Gifford Pinchot
Mitchell Palmer
Amarillo Hosts Grand Council Sessions and Honors
The Grand Council of Texas held its Amarillo session with officers elected including McQuistion Paris as Grand Counselor and Griffeth Waco as Grand Post Counselor. Resolutions praised Amarillo citizens for hospitality and support from local businesses, theaters, and the Chamber of Commerce during the convention week.
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Antariilo
Railroad Committee
C. Herbert Green
Waco
Texas
Rail Commission
H. L. McQuistion
Paris
C. Co. Cunningham
Cograna
W. H. Griffeth
W. P. Gilbert
Louis Schneider
Galveston
W. M. Champ
Dallas
J. Rau
Houstem
Grand Yee
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Nbc
Columbus
Tully
Griffeth
J. M. Horry
J. & Clintock
S. D. Pelee
Houston
J . Seeger
I James
San Antonio
E B, Mitchell
W J. Hughes
J. M. Berry
N. Griffeth
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