Tampico Crisis Report on Arrest of American Marines
A cable from Rear Admirals Pletcher and Mayo describes reactions to the arrest of American marines in Tampico. Gen Morelos expresses regret, while Vera Cruz loses ammunition supply as Tampico seeks government guidance. Des Moines and other ships report refugees and Chinese civilians in need of care amid ongoing naval movements.
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Vere Drive
Mexico
Pletcher Ietley
Mayo
Tampico
Morelos
Magn
Zaraenst Folly
Maas
Vera Cruz
Dolphin
Des Moines
Thriples
Chester
Admirs Mayo
General Huerta’s apology eases pressures at Tampico
Washington reports Huerta’s prompt repudiation of the Tampico arrest incident, sent from Mexico City via Charge d Affaires O Shaughnessy. While no official statement was issued, it is broadly intimated that redress for the affront has been forwarded, easing naval tensions.
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Washington
Tampico
Huerti
Mexicn City
O'Shaughnessy
Navy
In Today's Standard vart Page Denies Gunmen
A jumble of briefs and notices outlines denial of gunmen incidents, calls for gubernatorial reform, extended sale times, praise for Secretary Lane, and varied items from Reno to Anaconda. Includes ads, society notes, and a theatrical photoplay section.
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I-Newtal
Jas
Salue
Boak
U-Government
Tutte
Bette Hayles
Broadwater Hotel
Northwest
Canada
Gallatin
William T. Nage
Telena
Three Forka
Reno
Western governors rally for state control of lands and water
At Denver on April 11 the Western Governors Conference endorsed conservation, urged rapid state control over vacant lands and water power, and proposed amendments to desert land laws. A committee was sent to President Wilson to present resolutions and oppose Ferris leasing, while urging federal withdrawal to let states develop resources and fund reclamation.
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Denver
Weatern Governors’ Conference
William Spry
Utah
M. Ammons
Colorado
Tasker L. Oddie
Neveda
Washinton
Wilson
House
Pwille Lands
Ferris Leasing Bil
Ammons
Edward Taylor
Éoynion
Ened Te
Eneyman
Congress
Five Men Arrested For Kidnapping Minister
Denver April 11 five men accused of conspiracy to abduct minister Otis L Spurgeon of Des Moines Ilona were arrested on indictments from the Denver grand jury. Held without bond, details of charges not released amid ongoing investigation. Suspects include Arney Sylvester chauffeur, Frank Nugent, Frank Soran, William Dolan and Jerry Crouin. John Doe warrants understood to have been issued. witnesses suspended from Monday.
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Denver
Otis L. Spurgean
Des Moines
Ilona
Miteran Thal
Nigne
Arney Sylvester
Clewayman
Lo. Henderson
Colby Bia
Frank Nugent
Rank Soran
William Dolan
Jerry Crouin
John Doe
Montana Militia Camp Order Issued For Summer Maneuvers
San Francisco April 1 Maj General F M Murray commander of the regular army and organized militia released particulars for the western department summer maneuvers From Aug 19 to Aug 15 troops from Fort Wright Spokane and the Montana organized militia will assemble in a camp near the Montana frontier to participate with the Fourteenth Infantry regulars in the joint maneuvers
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San Francisco
F. MM. Murray
Regular Army
Western Department
Stuntana
Montana
Fourteenth Infantry
Fort Wright
Spokane
Algonquin Hotel Fire Rips Through St Andrews NB
The Algonquin, a large summer hotel owned by Canadian Pacific, was destroyed by fire. The April blaze caused losses of 509000 pounds. The renovated structure had been prepared for opening.
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St. Andrews
New Brunswick
Algonquin
The
Canadian Pacific
Farmers Convene in Chicago On Marketing and Credit
In Chicago on April 11 farmers expect strong co operation as the keynote of next week’s second national conference on marketing and farm credits and the western economic soul.
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Chicago
Pole Use Struggle Starts Grim Rail Strike Threat
Rome on April 11 reports both railway workers and government preparing for a potential general strike beginning next Wednesday if employees follow through on their threat. The situation centers on railway workforce actions and state responses amid tensions over use and policies.
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Rome
Railrase
Reno Sales Elected President of Engineers
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Greve Falls reports Reno Sales of Hilite elected president of the Montana Society of Engineers at the closing business session. A. W. Hichter of Hoveman named second vice president, Clinton Moore of Lyttle as secretary treasurer, with next year’s meeting site to be chosen later. The day featured H. N. Savage’s lecture on reclamation work and a banquet with Mayor N. C. Leave greeting the gathering.
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Standard
Greve Falls
Busineston
Montana Society of Laginsers
Reno
Sajes
Hilte
Loprealdaik
Wo Tichter
Gerry Je
Helena
A. W. Iichter
Hoveman
Clinton WI
Moore
Lytte
Wtepinger
Engl-Neerlis
Ie State
Dugere Carroll
Butte
N. C
Queen Eleanor of Bulgaria Visit Sparks National Interest
New York April 1 The planned visit by Queen Eleanor of Bulgaria to the United States was outlined before the state department in Washington by William Casper, the queen's representative, and Clayton Rockhill, newly named Bulgarian consul general in New York. Arrangements for the queen’s journey to cities on an itinerary are being quickly arranged as interest ripples nationwide.
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New York
Plang
Eleanor of Bulgaria
Willian Casper
Clayton Rockhill
Conan General of
Bulgaria
New York City
Dinosaur Skeleton Found Near La Brea Fields
Los Angeles report describes a nearly complete skeleton of a prehistoric elephant unearthed in La Brea area. Dr. Frank Drake of the Southwest Museum notes the animal stood about 11 feet tall, measured over 16 feet long, with 18 inch tusks, dating to around 20,000 years ago.
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Los Angeles
la Brea
Frank 8. Drgeel
Southwest Museum
Child Denies Involvement In Crime In Kilfoil Case
Fourteen year old TiMiaa Telmer denies charges tied to the Kilfoil murder case. She recounts breakfast details with Mary Kilfoil and questions posed by Assistant District Attorney Josanh Ford. The claimant insists she did not confess and questions Philip Kilfoil's statements.
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Los Angles
TiMiaa Telmer
Philip
Koil
Mary Kilfail
Kilfall
Mary
Partnok
Josanh Ford
Alatrict
Kilfon
Sun Ties
Mary Kilfoil
Philip Kilfoil
Teara
Miss Palm
Two Preachers Fight for Easter Sermon Pulpit
In Los Angeles on April 1, a dispute over who delivers the Easter sermon at Second Baptist Church led to court action. An attorney sought an injunction against a Newark preacher, but Judge McCormick declined, urging peace and arbitration. Trustees then selected another person to preach the sermon.
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Los Angeles
Second Baptist
Negra
Superior Court
Uhe
Paul McCormick
New Jersey
Juge McCormick
Bandits Hold Up Train In Amite Killing Two
A posse hunts white bandits blamed for a Illinois Central train hold up near Amite Louisiana. Aroindahl Beaver awamp tonight, Flomy Alien a porter, died after being wounded. A Negro passenger was killed when thrown under the train wheels during the incident.
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Aroindahl
Mllinois Central
Todey
Goff Denies New Trial To Gunmen In Rosenthal Murder
Supreme Court Justice Goff rejected a bid for a new trial for the four gunmen condemned for Herman Rosenthal's murder. The judge reviewed witness testimony and alibi claims, declined to grant relief, and planned to report his ruling to Albany. The defense argued newly produced witnesses contradicted earlier testimony, but Goff ruled the motion insufficient to overturn the verdict.
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New York
Fe Gammtott
Herman Rosenthal
Kelanament
Whitmiontet Heen
Goff
Ws Chambers
Newspaper
Mien
Kalmengen
Vallon
Cleveland
Harry Wallon
Burwell
Court of Appeals
Wahle
Albany
Glynn
Arrangements Made to Carry Out Sentence in Rosenthal Case
In Ossining New York four gunmen convicted of Herman Rosenthal murder faced imminent execution. Electrician Davies arrived to begin the preparatory work at Sing Sing as a petition for postponement faded. Fathers and prisoners learned of the likely fate, while guards prepared for the execution sequence.
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Rabbi Goldstein
Wshursday
Davie
Mr. Rosenberg
Alspet
Hiley
Albany
Confidence in Secretary Lane Wins Arid West Support
An irrigation conference in Denver adopted a unanimous resolution thanking Franklin K. Lane for reforms in the reclamation act and urging continued cooperation between the department and water users associations. The report urged investing postal savings bank funds in irrigation district bonds and underwriting district bonds by the federal government, while opposing grants of non mineral lands to states. California Nebraska New Mexico Oregon South Dakota Texas opposed the land grants. The desert land committee urged government land grants to settlers who have spent large sums.
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Lane
Tis
Franklin K. Lane
Phat
Trank Megaelty
Lane Bag
West
Postal Savings Bank
Congress
Committee On Irrigation
Nisiety
California
Nebraska
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Oregon
South Dakota
Texas
Desert Land Committee
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