Sonora preps to meet federal invasion at Pulpito Pass
Report from Sonora Apr 14 says officials plan to fortify Pulpito Pass as 800 federal troops arrive at Juarez en route to Agua Prieta. Gen Dieguez threatens invasion if Carranza government not restored, while Gen Pino fortifies Agua Prieta opposite Douglas. Authorities expect several days before troops cross Casas Grandes to Agua Prieta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juarez
Pulpito Pass
Chihuahua
Ogales
Sonora
New Republic
Carlos Plank
P. Elias Calles
Agua Prieta
Carranza
Nogales
Dieguez
de la Huerta
Ger Calles
Manuel M. Dieguez
Mexico
Tos
Juares
Casas Grandes
Agua
Prieta
J. M. Pino
Douglas
Ariz
Hunger strike in Ireland prompts Commons debate
London reports a heated Commons session over Ireland hunger strikers. Nationalist T P O Connor backed by John R. Clynes pressed for action while Andrew Bonar-Law indicated the government would resist liberation, noting prisoners are detained without charges or trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Associated Press
House of Commons
T. P. O'Connor
John R. Clynes
Andrew Bonar-Law
Clynes
Ireland
Spe
Donald MacLean
Mexico menace lies in future as foreign power lure
New York April 13. Representative C N Arthur of Oregon told a United War League luncheon that the real danger for the United States is not Mexico itself but its future as an inviting field for exploitation by a foreign power unfriendly to the United States. He warned against Mexico with allies influencing policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mexico
United States
C. N. Mr Arthur
Oregon
United Warst’ League of America
Irish Girls From The Old Sod Influx To New York
More than 1,000 Irish girls arrived in New York aboard the steamer Pi to help relieve a domestic servant shortage. The influx is expected to grow as migrants continue arriving from Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ireland
Switchmen Vote Tomorrow on Return to Work at Hillyard
Spokane April 13 switchmen at Great Northern Railroad Hillyard Spokane suburb will vote tomorrow morning on returning to jobs they abandoned Sunday night. President Wilson authorized rail labor board action to settle the dispute, which prompted the walkout. Rapid-fire Essen tragedy leaves 26 dead and 2 wounded in Reichswehr violence near Botrop Malcomn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Great Northern Railroad
Hillyard
Wilson
Railroad Labor Board
Belef
Worl Rapid Fire
Essen
Associated Press
Reichswehr
Botrop, Essen
Malcelm
Nashington
Ada
Tomorsow
Fortification Bill Passes House With Large Cut
The annual fortification bill carrying 18,833,442, a cut of about 100 million, was passed today by the House and sent to the Senate. Edward, Prince of Wales, greeted in Honolulu as the British battle cruiser Renown arrived after an uneventful voyage from San Diego.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nual
House
Senate
Wales
Honolulu
Edward, Prince of Wales
Renown
San Diego
Montana Development Group Slams Congress in War Peace Debate
Directors of the Montana Development association meeting in Billings accuse Congress and the executive branch of incompetence in securing peace after appealing to national business leaders for wartime support. They announce plans to telegram Montana’s congressional delegation urging freshmen to act, and condemn political maneuvering over peace. The body claims 4,000 member firms and about 20,000 Montana business men in its affiliate network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Montana Development Association
Congress
Executive Department
Montana
Congres
Cone
Federal Forge Increased Here
The Butte office reports a markedly larger staff of department of justice agents. J L Webb in charge declined comment on exact numbers but noted more operatives have arrived to aid ongoing duties. Webb defended federal work against radicals and pledged continued force expansion in response to defiance of government laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Department of Justice
J. L. Webb
Department
Webb
United States
Letter Written Before the War Arrives in Calgary
Calgary readers receive a surprising letter from Russia dated July 1914 penned before the war. The writer, Mrs Thomas Brownings, notes a strike in Petrograd and omits details on war prospects, while her brother, the author, remains silent on impending conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Alberta
Thomas Brownings
Russia
Petrograd
Former Empress Auguste Victoria Inspects Doorn Residence
Former Empress Auguste Victoria visited Doorn to inspect the new residence planned for her and the former Kaiser. Despite a heart ailment, officials say her condition is not serious and she is able to travel and observe the construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amerongen
Associated Press
Auguste Victoria
Doorn
Kaiser
Wity
Low necks barred in this church
Phoenix reporter notes a Catholic church ruling barring entrance to women wearing low necked dresses. The notice cites restrictions at Saint Mary’s Church with Rev. Father P. Novatus listed as rector, dated April 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
Se Mary's Catholic Church
Wome En
P. Novatus
No Cloud Over English Channel Ends Anglo-French Rift
Paris April 13 Premier Mitterrand told Reuters the Anglo French incident, once exaggerated, is definitely closed. He said the cloud that briefly overshadowed Franco British relations has dissipated and no longer hangs over the English Channel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Mitterand
Reuters
France
Great Britain
Women Reject 50 50 Plan In Butte Cook Strike
Women's Protective union rejected the 50 50 settlement proposal in the Butte cooks and waiters strike referendum. Cooks and waiters will vote this afternoon or evening on the same subject after unions allied to push for a settlement. Employers offered a 30 30 plan and suggested arbitration with a federal mediator as eleventh man, but the proposal was not renewed after a key member was absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Employers’ Committee
Theemplos
Fhve
W.E. Davey
Ems Ployers
Plumbers in Birmingham to Use Chauffeurs for Commute
Master plumbers in Birmingham must ride to work with chauffeurs as union demands for a daily wage of 12.4 dollars are investigated. A committee of allied civic clubs ruled chauffeurs may not perform plumbing work and ordered the arrangement for commuting to and from work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Birmingham d
Allied Civic Clubs
Lowden Leading In Home State In Primary Returns
In Chicago April 13 unofficial returns show Governor Frank Lowden leading in the Republican presidential preference primary with 205 471 to 137 017 for Wood and Johnson third. Wood carried Chicago and Cook County. Lowden led outside Chicago. Downstate Lowden swept to a large victory, nearing Cook County boundary amid local party battles and isolated disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lowden
General Wood
Cook County
Wood
Frank
Leonard Wood
Hiram Johnson
Chicas
Johnson
Herbert Hoover
Down State
Strike 15 condemned by Federation of Labor
Kansas City Mo April 13 By resolution adopted late tonight the biennial convention of the railroad department of the American Federation of Labor condemned the gent switchmen strike and urged all members of its allied organizations to refuse in any way to support walkout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Railroad Department
American Ution of Labor
Notable IWW Influence in Railway Strike Exposed
Federal agents uncovered IWW propaganda links to the rail strike, linking the IWW to the newly formed railroad workers union. Reports describe attempts to expand the walkout and incite unrest with phrases promising a timely opportunity. Cabinet and labor board actions were announced as Washington weighs next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aespa
Palmer
F. W
Will
Ibe
Abe
LW. W
Rall‘kers
John Nau
Chicago Yard Motion
Iway
Hom
Nll
Strikers Arrested in New Orleans Meeting Raid
In New Orleans on April 13 Forest C Pendleton of the department of ho ae the head of aid of department operators led a raid on a hall where about 200 labor members of the test Separate Speration were meeting. Six leaders were arrested on charges of interfering with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Onshans
Forest
C. Pendleton
Department
Ho Ae
States Mutts
Peace overtures rejected by insurgent railroad strikers
New York April 13. Rebels in Jersey City tonight unanimously rejected all peace overtures. The executive committee said no settlement was possible without definite guarantees on higher wages and better working conditions. Officials warned that hundreds of thousands faced idle time as the strike continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ems Ployers
Prise
New York
Jersey City
Representa
Pre Sanitation
Centenarian of Plumas Walks on Snowshoes
A centenarian in Plumas County steps onto snowshoes this season showing remarkable mobility for someone around a century old. The report notes steady movement and continued activity despite advanced age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plumas
Solemn Protests Halt Irish Life as Strike Spreads
Dublin reports a general strike across Ireland except Ulster starting today. Banks and stock exchange close. government departments halt work. crowds gather at Punchestown as visitors sun and hotel guests cook their own meals. Irish bishops condemn the government’s conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Beegan
Ireland
Ulster
Trades 'Union Congress
Labor Party
Hivea
Punchestown Raese
Mays
Also Mentioned on This Page
Union
EL Paso
Texas
Suarex
Cox
Mexico North Western
Menge
Tamestane
Development Association
International Srecord
Srort
Nansemond
England
Air Service
Hoboken Pier
Rela
Federal Forge
Hoover
Adolph Muus
Jude Charles Neimark
Thompson
Republican National
Sta
Republican County Organization
Federation OF Labor
One Big
Labor Board
W. Hangar
Interstate. Commerce Commission
Henry Horton
Agents OF Justice
Owumn
Banks and Stock Exchange
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!