Mediation Progress in Mexican Government Overthrow Plan
A press message from Tepic reports 35 federal officers killed by constitutionalists on May 24. Admiral Howard sought clemency, but Obregon said executions were necessary to prevent future trouble. Soldiers spared included Tepic City garrison. A second report notes 35 camp followers and 57 federal soldiers executed after the Paredon battle.
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Associated Press
Nogales
Ariz
Tepic
General Obregon
Admiral Howard
United States Navy
Obregon
Huerta
Madero
Tepic City
Amargos
Coac
Coutier
el Paso
Paredon
Munoz
Porfirio Diaz
Orsino
Huerta May Not Need Arms in Mexican Mediation
Washington reports progress in Mexican mediation under President Wilson and Secretary Bryan. A provisional junta would govern Mexico with neutral cabinet members until an impartial election, while General Carranza remains opposed. German sources claim US arms shipments to Punta de Puerza were redirected to Hamburg.
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Huerta
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Taharote — Raprea
Wilson
Bryan
Department
Mexico
Carranza
Puerta
United States
Hamburg
Carranza presses attacks as mediation nears
General Carranza directed his Washington representative to announce the Constitutionalists stance on mediation. Advices say Zacatecas and San Luis Potosi may fall before a concentrated assault. Carranza urges faster attacks to oust Huerta before mediation concludes. Plans for pacification via mediation are nearly complete with major issues before Wilson and Huerta for approval.
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Carranza
Associated Prema
Paso
Tex
Washington
Zacatecas
San Luis Potosi
Huerta
Mexico
Wilson
Navy Delays Confirmation on War Munitions Landing Rumor
The Navy Department states it cannot confirm rumors that the steamers Barvaria and Ypiranga unloaded war munitions at Puerto Mexico and will await verification given current circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, DC
Navy Department
Puerto Mexico
Barvaria
Ypiranga
Wheat yield seen heavy in Foard County Texas
Crowell Texas May 08 A complete canvass of every farm in this section shows 28 494 acres devoted to wheat in Foard county It is estimated this acreage will produce about 650 000 bushels of grain or a little more than 22 12 bushels per acre Other crops in the county also look good and with recent rains there is every indication of a banner year for Foard County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowell
Tex
Foard County
I Ie
Four Beautiful Daughters Of E Rabasa At Niagara Falls
One of General Huerta's peace conference delegates, E Rabasa, arrives in the United States with his family, including four daughters described as attractive examples of Mexican beauty. They have drawn interest at the Clifton Hotel during the conference gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Rabasa
General Huerta
Iagara Falls
Canada
United States
Clifton Hotel
Texas Railways Report Nine Month Income Decline
Income from operation of Texas railroads for nine months ending March 21, 2014 declined by 6,068,118 with total operating revenue at 85,026 and operating expenses rising by 981,008. The decrease in income amounts to 26.51 percent according to a railroad commissioner statement.
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RY Associated Press
Austin
Tex
State of
Texas
George Marriott Retires from Night Train to Take Librarian Post
Hereford residents note the departure of George Marriott, longtime Santa Fe brakeman and famed storyteller known for joking “Hereford is the next station” as he accepts a librarian position at Slaton. He begins June 1 after a final run and training in Salton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hereford
Tex
George Marriott
Santa Fe
Marriott
Slaton
Salton
Marroitt
Smith Introduces Bill for Irrigation Work in Texas
Rep Smith of Texas introduced a bill seeking 250000 dollars for investigation into the feasibility of irrigation in Texas via reservoirs and lake systems. The move follows a Senate bill by Mr Shepherd earlier. Senator Pristow of Kansas backed a Chamber of Commerce memorial from Abilene Texas urging inclusion of Texas in related western irrigation efforts.
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Washington, ID
Smith
Texas
Lone Star
Senate
Shepherd
Pristow
Kansas
Chamber of Commerce
Abilene
New Mexico
Colorado
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Glass Plans to Be Idle in Pittsburgh Shutdown
The National Association of Window Glass Manufacturers sets the week’s end as the start of the annual summer shutdown. Thousands of skilled workers in hand operated factories across Ohio Indiana Kansas Pennsylvania West Virginia and Oklahoma will be idle due to the suspension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
National Association of
Supreme Court Rulings Aired In May Session
Supreme Court proceedings reported include Certified Questions answered in eight cases from Texas with various shifts in rulings and appeals. The Texas cases involve A and A P railway versus Houston Packing and others, plus dismissals and rehearing actions in Dallas, Bexar, Travis, and El Paso counties as noted in the May session report. The Presbyterian Church in the United States Southern assembly voted to raise college standards in the southern colleges and adjourned to Newport News Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Supreme Court Today
8. A. and
A. PL Railway Company
Ve. Houston Packing Company
Harris Co. of
Dallas
H. A. Livery
Dallas County
Associated Press
Kansas City
The
Presbyterian Church In the
Presbyterians Favor Federal Divorce Law
Chicago May 2. Members of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church USA went on record supporting a federal divorce law after an effort to send the issue to the committee on Christian Life and Work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Proms
Chicago
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of the United States of America
Committee On Christian Life and Work
House approves Clayton bill provisions against exclusive agency contracts
In Washington on May 28 the House perfected provisions to curb exclusive agency contracts and price discrimination as amendments were voted down. The section barring wholesalers from leasing or selling goods with restraints on buyers dealing with competitors was passed after a contest as part of the Clayton bill supplement to antitrust law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prox
Washington, D. C
House
International Exhibition Opens at Bristol Seaport
The international exhibition opened today at Bristol attracting visitors to the ancient seaport city this summer. Education drives the event with competitions in arts musical concerts and educational conferences. The practical arts are well represented on forty acres along the River Avon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
London
Avon
Tory of Ludlow Told by Lawson
Report outlines Ludlow events as described by Lawson with emphasis on a military officer accused of orders and related tensions. Police and local officials are cited in ongoing inquiry, with no final adjudication reported.
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Tory
Ludlow
Lawson
Trial hearsay evidentiary dispute at Ludlow case
John B. Lawson testifies before a general court martial on Lieutenant K B Linderfelt charged with murder manslaughter arson and larceny in Ludlow. He describes the battle with militiamen and gives details amid questions about the judge advocate and alleged hearsay from Alma Lafferty and other witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Denver
Colo
John B. Lawson
United Mine Workers of America
Ludlow
K. B. Linderfelt
Linderfeln
Louis Tikas
Linderfelt
Alma Lafferty
The
Women’s Peace League
Lafferty
Lawson
Iith
Miners in Kanawha Coal Field Set to Walk Out
Charleston May 28 Twelve thousand miners will leave the pits of the Kanawha coal fields tomorrow after a UMW conventions action. They will not return until operators agree to collect all dues through UMW offices. Operators refused further proposals when the check off was excluded from settlement terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W Va
Kanawha
United Mine Workers
Cardinals Invested At Vatican Consistory In Rome
The Vatican held a public consistory May 2 marking the creation of thirteen new cardinals. Among them is Cardinal Begin of Canada who received the red biretta and zucchetto confirming their rank.
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Rome
Vatican
Cardinal Begin
Canada
Guchetto
Empress of Ireland Sinks After Collision Near Father Point
The Canadian Pacific steamer Empress of Ireland collided with another vessel near Father Point and began sinking during the early hours. Many passengers were aboard and rescued efforts were under way as reports spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Canadian Pacific Railway
Empress of Ireland
Father Point
Local Weather Forecast From 1913 Record
Weather notes show temperatures around 60 to 93 degrees with rain and fair conditions. Historical page lists daily highs and lows, and mentions yesterday's temperature as around 60.
Washington Forecast for Western Texas Weekender
May 28 forecast notes cooler conditions in the Panhandle with fair weather on Friday and Saturday. Stronger cooling expected Friday reducing temperatures across western Texas. Regions to experience light winds and dry conditions with no significant precipitation anticipated.
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Washington
Texas
Panhandle
John R. Silliman Missing American Consul Returns Home
After weeks of effort the State Department located United States Consul John R. Silliman stationed in San Luis Potosi Mexico. He traveled from Saltillo to Mexico City and is now on his way home. The case had threatened to affect Niagara Falls peace negotiations. Silliman had been imprisoned by federal soldiers after a visit from San Luis Potosi to Saltillo amid charges he was an ally of the constitutionalists.
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State Department
United States
John R. Silliman
San Luis Potosi
Mexico
Mexico City
Saltillo
Silliman
Niagara Falls
Canada
Mr. Silliman
Sattillo
Huerta
Elam Tells Jury of Killing in Hotel Room
Dr. W. T. Elam describes the moments leading to the shooting of W. Putnaim Cramer in a local Kansas City hotel room. He says Cramer confronted him over Mrs. Klam's alleged indiscretion, grabbed him by the throat, and the gun fired in a confrontation he could not escape.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
W. T. Elam
W. Putnaim Cramer
Chergy
Cramer
Klam
Progressive Party outlines fall campaign plan in New York
The Progressives plan a fusion style ticket focused on policies rather than party names. They intend endorsements of the Republican gubernatorial candidate while Roosevelt declines to commit to the program. A strong source says progressive leaders adopted this approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Bay
N. Y
New York
Roosevelt
Pure Bred Hereford Farm Incorporation at Deaf Smith County
Pure Bred Hereford Farm Inc located in Hereford Texas on May 28 filed incorporation with 1000 paid in capital. Gov Stubbs and J D Thompson form the company to raise pure bred stock and cultivate several hundred acres for crops. Thompson to manage. Stubbs, a noted business figure, joins as principal investor in a venture the community hails as prestigious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hereford
Tex
Gov
Stubbs
Jeff D. Thompson
Hereford Farm
J.D. Thompson
Deaf Smith County
Thompson
Survey of Alaskan fisheries begins in the Northwest
Assistant commissioner Lester Jones of the bureau of fisheries left Washington to conduct the first exhaustive survey of Alaskan fisheries in the northwest territory. The study will determine if any legislation is needed to conserve fish and seal resources.
President Wilson addresses business leaders on trade policy
President Wilson told manufacturers at the National Foreign Trade convention in Washington that legislation other than trade commission measures should be paused to satisfy the public conscience about business conditions. Edward M Hurley of Chicago warned that foreign press influence and Latin American hostility undermine U S trade, urging American banks to lead in foreign markets and stop ceding banking power to Europe.
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Washington, D C
Wilson
Uginess
Trade Commission
United States
South America
Edward M. Hurley
Chicago
Hiinois Manufacturers’ Association
Hurley
Department of Commerce
Hie
London
To Appoint Suffragan Bishop at Newark Convention
A proposal to appoint a suffragan bishop to assist Bishop Edwin S. Lines is the key issue at the 40th annual convention of the Episcopal diocese of Newark. The gathering opened at Trinity Church with Holy Communion services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Eewin
Episcopal Diocese of
Trinity Church
Pageant and Masque Celebrate St Louis Founding
The Pageant and Masque of St Louis staged to honor the city's 150th anniversary featured a massive two part production with 5600 performers. It traced mound builders Laurent La Salle and La Salle era, the founding by Pierre Laclede and Chouteau, Spanish and American transitions, and culminated with the rise of St Louis under the American flag as the Cahokia dream motif opened the masque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
ST. Louis
Thomas Wood Stevens
School of Drama
Carnegie Institute
Pittsburgh
Percy MacKaye
Mississippi River
Illinois
Deito
Father Marinette
LaSalle
Pierre Laclede
Chouteau
United States
Fond Clark
Missouri
West
General LaFayette
Cahokta
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Dorothea Hoefling
Bexar County
State of Texas
Jos. Gallardo
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West Virginia
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