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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1916
Page
1
Proposals from Mexican sources continue to support maintaining a united position with Boker, emphasizing steadfast alignment and full commitment to ongoing negotiations. Officials indicate no deviation from the shared strategy and hope for swift consensus.
At El Paso Texas on May 9 a fifth conference between US and Mexican negotiators failed to set a definite date for troop withdrawal. General Obregon and Juan Amador met with Gen Scott and Gen Funston while A J Mequatters attended briefly. A new conference was planned for today as tensions hovered over possible break in US Mexico relations.
Obregon proposes new measures as tensions rise. The piece notes calls for intervention while reporting on border actions and regional politics. Includes mentions of Home Rule efforts, local officials, and ongoing national debates.
London reporting Irish politics as sentiment converges between John Redmond and Sir Edward Carson over disarmament and potential Irish inclusion in conscription. A manifesto for the Irish people is to be released Thursday as negotiations and trials for rebels unfold amid wartime tensions.
Thousands of workers in Chicago joined strikes today. Gutters at Amal Gamated Garment Workers, tannery employees, and 500 at Chicago Screw demanded wage hikes and shorter hours. International Harvester workers continued walking out after refusals. Closed shop demand rejected. cutters may widen job losses across the garment trades.
Military authorities brace for a general Mexican uprising said to be set for May 10 along the border. Investigations indicate many prominent Mexicans on the U S side tied to the plot and officials have worked on the case for some time.
Washington May 9 Conferees from Senate and House expect to reach a compromise on the army reorganization bill. A regular standing army of about 180000 with a 220000 peak by mobilization is discussed, replacing the volunteer force of 261000. main features include national guard federalization and a nitrate plant appropriation of 420 million.
A Norfolk & Western passenger train derailed at Mineral Springs Ohio near Portsmouth on May 9. An engine and four cars toppled over an embankment but no fatalities or serious injuries were reported. Local crews and authorities began examining the wreck and assisting passengers. The cause was not immediately known, with investigators due to inspect the scene.
At Landing New Jersey on May 9 a dynamite mixing building explosion killed five workers and injured sixteen. Glass shattered miles away as wooden mixing houses collapsed near the Atlas Power company plant. all trapped workers died. Superintendent Reiderer cites an unexplainable accident and possible mixing error as the cause.
Washington reports that Forts will furnish a large infantry force from Texas Arizona and New Mexico to be sworn into federal service. Coast artillery units including 117th 114th 74th 31st and others ordered to San Antonio and other posts. Secretary Baker stated guard calls from other states not immediate though plans for rapid muster and full war stores for near border troops are underway.
Washington May 9 Secretary Redfield said there will be no industrial low mood in the United States at war's end. He wrote to William P Malburn assistant secretary of the treasury that war business likely accounts for no more than about five percent of total industrial and commercial activity. Readjustments after the war will be important but business overall is not seen as overextended.
London May 10 an married Englishmen eligible for military service living abroad but not ordinarily resident in Great Britain must return to England forthwith to report for military duty. Announcement made in house of commons yesterday by George Cave solicitor general.
Governor J F Ferguson said intervention in Mexico is the only path to restore order and protect Americans. He warned border bands would be replaced and pledged to use whatever means necessary, even if it takes years, to prevent further outrages and uphold national honor.
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