German steamer Bavaria held at Vera Cruz for missing manifest
Reports from Vera Cruz say German steamer Bavaria landed 1.8 million rounds of ammunition destined for Vera Cruz but redirected to Puerto Mexico. Captain admits landing cargo including 3000 rolls of barbed wire. a Mexican fine may be levied by Captain Stickney, with Gen Funston noting no fine yet. Huerta factions and mediation talks raise questions on a commission to govern, as Neutral powers monitor the event.
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Vera Cruz
Mex
Bavaria
Munston
Puerto
Mexico
Mable
Gen
Funston
Stickney
Gulf Ports
Huerta
Republic
Washington
Badger
Navy Department
Stear
Ontisharter
Tmierra
Ypiranga
Mediation Advances in Mexican Problem at Niagara Falls
Negotiators agreed a protocol will be signed within a week as main issues reach agreement. Minor items to be fixed were discussed at a Toronto conference. American delegates conveyed views to Mexican counterparts en route from Toronto to Niagara Falls. Internal affairs topics dominate the talks.
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Iressa
Niagara Falls
Ont
Toronto
Five Sabine area coal mines seized under Carranza order
Acting authorities under General Carranza confiscated five coal mines near Sabine Mexico owned by French and American capitalists. The largest mine is among those seized and will be operated as public properties.
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Eagle Ass
Tex
Carranza
Constitutionalist
Sabine
Mexico
Federals Treated After Capture by Constitutionalists
Several hundred federal soldiers captured during an attack on troop trains at Zeruche were brought to Torreon. They will choose between joining the constitutionalists or being set free, with some likely to enlist. Troops continue crossing the line into Torreon province heading toward Zacatecas to oppose General Natera. At San Luis Potosi, a constitutionalist force under General Torres is reported to be threatening the city.
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Associated Prose
Torreon
Mix
Federau
Zeruche
Saltillo
Zacatercas
Natera
San Luis Potosi
Torres
Sirene
Episcopal diocese of Minnesota convenes annual council in Paribault
One hundred and fifty delegates from around one hundred churches gathered in Paribault Minnesota for the Episcopal diocese annual council opening. Services began at the cathedral with a clergy procession and Holy Communion. Bishop Edsall presided over the afternoon session. The business focused on reports and plans for the church's work in the coming year.
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Barnault
Paribault, Minn
Episcopal Diocese of
Minnesota
Edsall
Andree Balloon Remains Believed Found in Siberia Forest
The Swedish explorer Solomon August Andrée and two companions disappeared after a July 11 ascent from Dane's Island attempting a polar balloon voyage. Remains believed linked to the balloon were found in eastern Siberia, with government inquiries ordered by Prussia.
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Wiews
Stockholm
Sweden
Solomon Agustus Andree
Dane's Island
Cpitzberzen
North Pole
Siberia
Yakutz
Prussia
Andree
Dane Island
Strindberg
Frankel
Aiken
Stariing Point
Spitzbergen
Lincoln Judge Grants Injunction To Minority Stockholders
A memorandum by Judge Thomas Manger of the US District Court in Nebraska orders the Grand Island minority stockholders to be given control within sixty days or a receiver appointed by the court will take over. The ruling finds current road operations in violation of the Sherman Act, impeding the railroad’s usefulness as litigation over the long dispute settles.
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Thomas, Manger
United States District Court of
Nebraska
Grand Island
Murfres
Thaller Road
American horse Durbar wins English Derby at Epsom
Durbar United States owned Duryen's Durbar wins the center race by three lengths at Epsom Downs. Betting odds were twenty to one. King George and Queen Mary attend with American embassy staff and many Americans. Ada Rice is arrested after firing a blank pistol at a policeman. she claims it was for personal protection and denies suffragette ties.
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Wiens
Associated Press
Epsom
Eng
Herman B Duryen
King George
Queen Mary
Ada Rice
Epsom Downs
Senators Favor Arbitration on Panama Canal Tolls Case
The foreign relations committee agreed to take up Senator Sutherland's resolution urging the president to pursue arbitration with Great Britain. Senators doubt a sufficient vote can be gathered to adopt this method. Senator Sterling supported the bill as Senator Walsh responded.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sutherland
Great Britain
Sterling
Walsh
Missouri Republicans Denounce National Administration
The Republican convention denounced the national administration as unamerican and disastrous. James J. Watson of Indiana delivered the principal address urging progressives to return to the fold and supporting a proposal to reduce southern representation in party councils.
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Tour Wo
Republican Party
James J. Watson
Vermont county grand jury returns sixteen true bills
In Cannon City Colorado on May 27 the Vermont county grand jury named 105 defendants in 16 true bills. Twenty six face murder charges and twelve are under arrest for alleged roles in the Chetdler mine attack on April 25.
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Cannon City
Colo
Vermont County Grand
Chetdler Mine
Georgia-Florida Pecan Growers Meet in Thomasville
The Georgia Florida Pecan Growers association opened its annual session in Thomasville with President B W Stone presiding. The two day meeting will cover planting soil preparation orchard management marketing and related topics for pecan growers.
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Thomasville
Gra
Pecan Growers’ Association
B. W. Stone
Severe earthquake shocks Canal Zone area reports
An earthquake last night produced a tremor over thirty seconds in the Canal Zone, stronger than October seismic disturbances. No damage was reported at this time.
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Preea
Colon
Canal Zone
Chautauqua At Canadian Announces Summer Six Day Program
Canadian Texas arranging a summer Chautauqua at Canadian opening July 12 for six days with three numbers daily. Officers pres J Taylor vice pres Fisher secretary Hudson treasurer Shatler. Committees named for publicity reception decorations and more with numerous local names listed.
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Tex
J. Taylor
Wy. GD Fisher
O. Hudson, Treaurer
CC. Shatler
Pub- Nelly
Frank R. Jamison
I. A. McAdame
A.V. McFqquiddy
T. F Moody
W. A. Palmer
eGorge Richards
Cravens
George Gerlach
H. C. Ammons
HH. Stone
Palmer
W Sanders
Grounds
H. Trips
H. J. Murrell
T. OM
Berry
T. F
Dedication of American University College Of History Building
The dedication in Washington of the college of history at the American University campus drew educators churchmen and leaders. President Wilson attended with Secretary Bryan and bishops Cranston McDowell Hamilton and others presenting addresses. The Marine Band provided music as the project marks decades of fundraising and construction begun in 1899 by Bishop Hurst and advanced by Bishop McCabe and Chancellor Bishop Hamilton Poston.
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Washington, Py
College of History
American University
Methodist Episcopal Church
United States
Tennallytown
Hetehts
Wilson HT
Bryan
Earl Cranston
John F. Hurst
McCabe
Hamilton Poston
Court rulings issued in historic Houston area cases
Proceedings listed from the News in Austin detailing criminal court actions. Names include J. R. Smith from Knox and others from Grayson Travis Sabine and Tarrant counties. Some reversals and affirmations shown with associated motions and sentences noted.
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J. R. Smith
Kiox
Arilu
Grayson
Travis Whittle
Om Sabine
W. KL
Ponder Tarrant
Knox
Iton
William Day
Paso
Senten
Tayle
Ryun Carey
Claude J Ni
Two Strikers Arrested in Forbes Battle Murders
Two workers jailed and another held on a five thousand dollar bond for murder tied to the Forbes clash of April 29 where nine people died and nine buildings and depots burned. Reports say allied coal miners activity and union picket lines were seen today.
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Trinidad
Cola
Forbes
Union Pickare
Jubilee Celebrations Planned for Charlottetown Anniversary
May 27 Charlottetown notes elaborate preparations for a Jubilee to mark the fiftieth anniversary of Canada’s confederation. The events will recall the August 1 conference that united the provinces, with Sir Charles Tupper as the sole survivor. Aims include inviting Premier Borden Sir Wilfrid Laurier and other notable Canadians to attend the three day commemoration starting August 8.
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Charlotte Own
Prince Edward Island
Dominion of Canada
Charlottetown
Charlies Tupper
Charles
Reides
England
Borden
Wilfriid Laurier
Quarantine Law Upheld by Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals sustained the last legislature's quarantine powers for the Livestock Sanitary Commission to fix quarantine lines and set eradication rules. The decision affirmed Jn Smith of Knox County who was fined 140 for receiving cattle without proper tick eradication compliance. The court rejected challenges claiming the act was invalid.
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Austin Tex
Court of Criminal Appeals
Hivestock Sanitary Commissian
Jn Smith
Knox County
Postmasters Hear Plan To Expand Parcels Post
Daniel C. Roper, first assistant Postmaster General, told about 50 Texas postmasters at the 16th annual meeting that Varleson plans to expand parcels post service to lower living costs. He urged postmasters to stay in touch with urban and rural customers as the association prepares to elect officers and choose next convention site.
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Austin
Tex
Daniel C. Roper
Texas
Auto Crash Kills Four in Embankment Plunge Near Everett
Four people died and another was seriously injured when an automobile carrying seven plunged down a five foot embankment near Everett Washington today.
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Everett
Wash
Memorial Dedicated for Kansas Civil War Veterans
TOPEKA Kansas May 27 the G A R Memorial dedication marked a likely final reunion for Kansas Civil War veterans. The three story steel and marble building serves as a state museum and home for the State Mineralogical Academy of Science of Kansas. Lake Mohonk conference opens with arbitration talks and speakers include John Jascett Moore and Andrew W White.
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G. A.R
Topeka
Kangs
Kansha
G. A. R. Memorial
Additio
Lake Mohonk
Mohmonk Lake
United States
Sessio
John Jascett Moore
Deertment
Maeck Kingie King E
Canada
Richard Wainwright
George W. Kirehwey
Columbia Law School
Andrew Wd. White
Paul Ritter
A. Washington
History in Living Portraits unfolds in St Louis pageant
St Louis marks the 110th anniversary of its founding with a grand pageant in Forest Park. Seven thousand five hundred performers enact living tableaux and symbolic drama under Thomas Wood Stevens and Percy Mackaye, with Joseph Lindon Smith and Frederick S. Converse directing music.
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ST. Louis
Louis
America
Pierre Leele
Thomas Wood Stevens
School of Drama
Carnegie Institute
Percy Mackaye
Joseph Lindon Smith
Notables Speak at First National Foreign Trade Convention
Five hundred delegates gathered at the Raleigh this morning for the first national foreign trade convention led by Lloyd C. Griscom. Speakers included Secretary Bryan and Secretary Redfield discussing U S policy, bureau reorganization, and the need for greater foreign commerce support and exploration of new overseas markets.
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Washington, DC
Loter Raleigh
Lloyd C. Griscom
New York
Bryan
Commerce Redfield
James A. Farrell
United States Steel Corporation
Redfield
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
G Pai
WBA Cor Woon Maksee
Clarendon College closes very successful term
The article notes Clarendon College ending a highly successful term with 33 diplomas awarded, the largest class in school history. It highlights full junior college recognition, planned summer sessions, and anticipated enrollment growth aided by crop prospects and new departments.
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Clarendon College
Colege Dintidia
Coe Art
Clavenden
Presbyterians push religious training in public schools
The Presbyterian general assembly urged study of religious instruction in public schools while preserving church state separation. The measure calls for teachers to avoid violations of church state principles and to explore methods to improve moral and religious training amid secular pressures. It also endorses arbitration at The Hague to reduce warfare and protect civil rights through religious teaching.
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Charch
Ly Associated Press
Chicago
The
Hague
Wayland College Commencement Ends With Honors
Wayland College held its annual commencement with teen graduates receiving diplomas. President delivered the address on duty to mother and country. Virginia Dalton won the Haylor scholarship Ethel Mew jams earned a general excellence medal John Renfro won the debaters medal. An alums reception followed at Busy Bee Cafe with music by View/Viewland Band. Attendance exceeded three hundred, up over 100 percent from last year.
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Lena
Wayland
Lierrary
K. F. Ly Schurter
University of Teaus
Virginia Dalton
Haylor
Ethel Mew
John Renfro
Busy Bee Cafe
Musie
Vlainview
Bevys
Wayland College
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