Sonora Moves Toward Independence From Mexican Rule
Sonora declares independence from the Carranza central government amid secret congress, suspends relations, and seizes customs houses as Agua Prieta and Nogales report actions by Governor De La Huerta and the Sonora legislature. The move prompts claims of no secession but a break in ties and military concerns.
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Agua Prieta
Sonora
Mexico
Asion
Hermoillo
Carranza
Fernado Mendoza
Mendoza
Nogales
General Obregon
Counney
Major strike halts rail freight as 40000 workers walk out
National guard units were ordered to stay ready as 40000 striking switchmen cripple rail service across cities. The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee scheduled hearings in Chicago with key rail leaders expected to testify. Portland and The Dalles reports described freight tied up and yards operating only on an emergency basis as switches remained idle.
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Brotherhoods
Snyder
Senate
Cummins
Senate Interstate Commeres’ Committee
Chicago
Mmittee
John Grunau
Whitney
Brotherhood of Railway
Miwaukee
Brotherhood of Locomotive ‘Neers
New York Central
Portland
Ore
Agua Prieta Seizure Sparks State Militia Roll Call
The Agua Prieta customs house is seized in the Sonora state government name. Armed militia and guards patrol the building as federal offices are taken over. Gen. J. M. Pino reports 2000 men ready to act, with plans to shift customs funds to Hermosillo and block Carranza forces through the U S border.
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Douglas
Ariz
Agua Prieta
Sonora
Immigration Office
Customs Office
Jose M.A. Tostodo
Mexico
el Paso
J. M. Pino
United States
Car- Tanga
New York City
Hinca
Callies
Hermositie
Wood and Lowden Close Fight for Illinois Votes
Gen Leonard Wood ends his Illinois tour with a final Chicago rally at Auditorium theater and presses for president at the statewide primary next Tuesday. Gov Frank Lowden closes with a Hamilton club speech as the rivals vie for Republican delegates while Democratic contenders skip the state. Campaign managers claim strong showings and solid sentiment for their candidates amid unreadable delegate figures.
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Standard
Chicago
Leonard Wood
Illinois
Auditorium Theater
I Ilinois
Frank C. Lowden
Hamilton Club
General Wood
Lowden
Louis L. Emmerson
Emmerson
Lowdon
Nathan ‘MacChesney
Wood
MacChesney
Brady 70 to be charged with Prenatt murder
Andrew Brady a police officer will be formally charged with murder in Judge Lynch's court tomorrow. Deputy county attorney Frank Tiley said Brady's attorneys were notified to produce him upon request. The charge grew from witness testimony at the Prenatt murder trial.
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Andrew Brady
Lynch
Frank Tiley
Brady
Witnesen
Sylvester J.prenatt
Automobile collision injures man on Utah Avenue
Ben Pell suffered serious injuries including a probable skull fracture after being struck by a car driven by H. E. Higgins on Utah Avenue between Gold and Platinum. Pell was treated at Murray Hospital, car stopped, Higgins released on bond, witness W Corton reported efforts to aid Pell.
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Ben Pell
H. E. Higgins
Hennessy Company
Utah Avenue
Lust
Pell
Murray Hospital
Miggins
Widgie
Elanes
Higgins
Cy Dail
W. Corton
Marine Officer on Recruiting Duty Takes Tour to Anaconda Bozeman
Corps Corporal J. H. Rose in charge of the Butte recruiting office returned from visits to Anaconda and Bozeman where he discussed Marine Corps advantages with prospective applicants. He was in Anaconda Wednesday and Bozeman Thursday and Friday seeking recruits. For more information contact the recruiting headquarters at 20 Lizzie Block Butte. The world produces 13 000 000 tons of cotton yearly with 9 000 000 tons from America and 2 600 600 in India.
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Montana Trunk Factory
J. Bettman & CO
West Park Street
Au Metis
Riddell
de la Huerta
New Republic
Anna Prieta
Calles
Pino
Clyne
Justice Department
Washington
LOS Mvermatny
Wuns Catenellidla
Ieee Gilcitle
Pacine
Ios Pitas
Bene
Dalles
Oreston-Washington Raiload
Navtea- Uon
Stidebaier Maxwell Dees
Cole Bie
Epanile Kiel Os Brudemaker
Denby Bomf
Dass
Everks
Excelsior
B. Rodman
Jone
South
Montana Stree
B. Lawrence & Co
Chicaxso
Ladies Garment Store
Coats
East Park St
Marine Officer
Hoenck Furs
HENK
Hoenck’s
Richard P. Hoenck
Butte Furrier
North Main Street
Butte Cab and Transfer CO
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