Diplomatic Talks Over Mexico Border Clash Continue
U S officials report President Wilson and Cabinet maintaining a firm stance against any terms tied to immediate Mexican troop withdrawal. General Obregon and General Scott say talks proceed in mutual good will with no public statements pending. Referred to is the northern Mexican border policing plan and concern over Villa as a factor in the negotiations.
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In Today's Standard The Mexican Situation in Ireland
A fragmented item list mentions shifting tensions in Mexico and Ireland with references to Berlin, a money transaction before an event, a leased park block, a trial jury, and Montana historic scenes. It also includes Anaconda news, a school board editorial about jail raids, English raids, a pastor at a police court, horoscopes, general and sport notes, mining news, and a Goldberg cartoon from Butte.
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Pittsburg Strike Fierce Clashes Claim Fatalities
Pittsburg May 2 reports say two men were killed and multiple injured as a mob largely from Mier attacked Edgar Thomson works and nearby plants. Deputies and guards fought for hours with sniper fire while women joined the mob. Rioters wrecked offices, entered plants, and forced retreats before heavy gunfire. Constabulary from Wilmerding and East Pittsburgh reinforced as turmoil spread to clothing trades and river crews.
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Explosion at Chandler Oil Cloth plant kills workers in New Jersey
A large blast at the Chandler Oil Cloth Company's Yaville plant near Trenton New Jersey killed two workmen and fatally injured four others with three more seriously hurt. The explosion leveled two buildings and damaged nearby stores and homes. Authorities say a spark ignited gasoline in the machinery. Twenty five employees were on site. the dead are Peter Williams Mary Taylor and Edward Forker all from Verd ville.
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Edward Forker
Yerdville
Not Belligerent to NP and Mexico Withdraw Interest
A cautious summary notes Washington and Mexican leaders discussing the Pershing expedition. Obregon reportedly accepts no withdrawal yet, while Mexican officials hint at choosing the lesser of two evils. The tone implies a possible near finish to the withdrawal question but no final decision.
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Lorimer Case Heads To Jury In Bank Scandal
Chicago May 2 The case of former Senator William Lorimer charged with embezzlement and conspiracy in connection with the failure of La Salle Street Trust and Savings Bank likely will be given to the jury tomorrow.
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Chicago
William Lorimer
la Salle Street Trust and Savings Bank
Ships Carrying Relief for Belgians Are Sunk
British steamer Hendenhalt and Swedish Fridland, chartered by the American Relief Commission for Belgium, were damaged and the Fridland reported sinking after departing Portland Maine with relief supplies. The Fridland carried 7000 tons of wheat. Movements of air raids over England and Scotland were reported with limited casualty details. The City of Rochester was sunk with one fireman lost.
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Million plus for retired Methodist preachers reported
The Methodist Episcopal church reported over 1.2 million dollars paid to support retired ministers and widows. The annual need to meet legal claims is about 1.8 million, with 1.2 million already covered by past funds and 600 thousand more sought. The conference also welcomed fraternal delegates and elected Dr. Edwin Locke as conference secretary after two ballots.
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Chitaco
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Irish Insurrection Nearing Its Close
May 2 Holy Head Wales Augustine Birrell arrives from Dublin aboard the Melga after days in hiding. He says unrest is under control and military operations continue. In London officials report districts around Irish towns quieting as troops clamp down. Cork quiet except for a clash as police chased two men. further arrests in Wexford. The pope is deeply preoccupied and Cardinal Logue reports back.
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Ambassadors and strikes amid war news
May 2 reports from Herlin and London indicate ambassador Gerard dines with Emperor William and discusses pay raises. a 50 cent increase for paper makers is noted as workers strike at the Chowne Willamette paper mill. Other items include Asquith's recruiting bill and a German chancellor channeled influence on the American note and submarine warfare policy.
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Land Grant Timber Sale Favored by House Committee
The Bays Railroad land grant in Oregon was to be taken over by the federal government for 2.50 per acre, about 300000 acres of timber land granted to the California and Oregon Railroad company. The House Lands Committee reported the measure favorably after weeks of study.
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American Loyalty Day Planned by German American Societies
The United German American societies and the Austro Hungarian society announce a meeting at Sheepshead Bay Speedway on June 4 to celebrate American Loyalty Day. The event aims to pledge allegiance to America and honor national unity.
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Sheepshead Bay Speedway
Jordan Emeritus Named Chancellor Emeritus at Stanford
David Starr Jordan, renowned peace advocate and Stanford chancellor, has been retired with the title of chancellor emeritus, announced by President Ray Lyman Wilbur to the academic council today.
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Stanford University
Ray Lyman Wil Bur
Two Weeks Waiting on Germany Note
Washington concerns rise as Berlin delays reply to US demand to abandon submarine warfare. Officials expect a complex response not a simple note, with private signs of cautious optimism and fear of diplomatic friction lasting beyond days. Congress unlikely to recess for party conventions, while further Russian troop movements reach the Mediterranean port of Marseilles.
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Prohibition in Oregon Sparks Broad Legal Challenge
Portland in May reports damages claimed in a defamation suit related to an anti saloon league attack on constitutional provisions. The case targets the national prohibition amendment and the legality of traffic in pure rain alcohol, asserting the amendment lacks authority for certain traffic provisions.
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