Mex Revolution Seizes Mexico City Without Bloodshed
The Carranza government evacuated as revolutionists led by Gen Pablo Gonzales entered Mexico City. Gen Alvaro Obregon arrived with 10 000 troops. order was maintained with no shootings. Obregon said officers were told to prevent bloodshed and to hold free elections under a constitutional government.
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Mexico City
Dallas
Carranza
Pablo Gonzales
Alvaro Obregon
Obregon
Associated
Prem
Tacubaya
United States
Train Attack Near Carranza Escapes With President Safe
Mexico City reports indicate Gen Reyes Marquez forces surrounded the presidential train bound for Apizaco Puebla as fighting raged with revolutionary troops. About 300 Carrancistas killed, and Gen Trejo Nino aided by troops fled toward Veracruz with the president. The U S State Department cited embassy messages confirming their departure from Mexico City.
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Mexico City
el Paso Junction
Jacinto Tre- Nino
Apizaco
Puebla
Carranza
Reyes Marquez
Jenne Lett
Washington
Vera Crux
State Department
Imperial German Throne Sold At Auction
New York May 12. The imperial German throne and throne room hangings will be sold at auction. Household effects of Kaiser Wilhelm and family seized for unpaid bills after abdication will be offered May 22. The imperial collection was brought here two weeks ago by buyer Valdemar Povelson.
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New York
Kaiser Wilhelm
Kaiserin
Berlin
Munich
Holland
Ces
Valdemar Povelson
Obregon Supporters Attacked in Anlisco Capital
May 12 El Paso bulletin reports a staged terror in Guadalajara Jalisco ordered by Governor Castellanos and Gen Manuel Dieguez. Obregon sympathizers imprisoned shot and civilians coerced to sign documents under threat of execution. Cast of forces led by Gayou defeated Alvarez Calais returning with one third of his troops.
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Paso
Texas
Guadalajara
Jalisco
Castellanos
Manuel M. Dieguez
Carranza
Luis Montes de Oca
el Paso
Liberal Club
Obrecon
Soldier Bonus Bill in Center of Debate as House Wrestles
A special dispatch from Washington reports a new line of attack on the soldier bonus bill. Proposals to pay the bonus in quarterly installments over three years face opposition as critics warn the plan could create a pension roll for all veterans. If passed, the House may not report the bill out before June 5, and Senate action remains uncertain.
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Senate
Washington
Army
Navy
Congress
House
Senat
Influenza Kills Many in Nenana Alaska
A Fairbanks Chronicle dispatch reports Nenana hit hard by influenza with forty deaths including Herman Rosberg Ralph Waechter Edward Bob Smith Phil Lanahan Jack Frost Dominick and others. Communications between Fairbanks and Nenana halted since Tuesday. telegraph office reopened amid rising cases and backlog.
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Kistomikan
Alaska
Chronicle
Fairbanks
Nenana
Herman “Rosberg
Ralph Waechter
Edward Bob Smith
Phil Lanahan
Jack’ Frost
Dominick
Cooney
Lottie. Cavanaugh
Jennett
Pat Sarrell
Bert Johnson
Joe O'Connor
Aspateh
Nam
Chen
Victor High School Fails To Enter Meet
Victor High School authorities fail to gain court permission to enter a track team in the state interscholastic meet at the University of Montana. The court rules the event is non meet and rejects the school’s claim of inherent entry rights under rules.
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Aushulla
Say
Victor High School
University of Montana
Setion
Tomor
Floods and Flooded Rails Do Montana Weaken Rail Traffic
Heavy May rainfall across Montana breaks records while mountain snow melts, triggering rock slides and rising rivers. Rail lines from Butte to Billings face washouts and temporary suspensions as Northern Pacific and Milwaukee routes report obstructions and blocked trains. Burlington keeps No. 42 in Billings yards after avalanche debris and detours fail.
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Montana
Attapet
Inehten
Ie Butte Weather Man
Sumourr
Canyon Ferry Dam
Helena
Power Company
Pas
Burlington
Billings
Alliance
Neb
Denver
Straus pledges to die poor to help the needy
New York May 12 Nathan Straus a 72 year old retired millionaire philanthropist declared he would share wealth with the poor and suffering saying it is a disgrace for a man to die rich He added it is criminal not to share with those in need Mr and Mrs Straus will sail for Palestine next month to aid restoration work there.
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New York
Nathan Straus
Let the Women Run the City of Jackson Wyoming
Cheyenne Wyoming May 12 Jackson Wyoming claims to be the first city in the world governed entirely by women. At Tuesday's city election two tickets contested with women candidates and men. The women won by about two to one, the sole issue being sex.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Jackson
No I W W Members Barred From Butte Mines
Butte mining firms post notices banning any member of the I W W from working at their properties. John Gillie of the Anaconda company declares the policy means no payment to I W W adherents while on strike on the job. Management says the move is to prevent I W W on district work and denies Manning inquest links.
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Butte
Apostles of
John Gillie
Anaconda Company
OtaiKe Ended by Wobblies at Mines of Butte
A Finlander hall meeting of the I W W miners union adopted a resolution ending the strike and riding that the strike be transferred to the job. No explanation given as to how the transfer would occur with mining companies announcing no I W W members would be employed. The session was stormy with members declaring they were through with the Industrial Workers of the World. Street car situation notes managers inviting 12 recommendations to employes who will seek work elsewhere. 14 street carmen have withdrawn cards due to plans to move from Butte. Union leaders emphasize peaceful, lawful action and 30 percent of members at work on the new scale. Teamsters union to meet employers at Orelock for wage talks.
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Finlander Hall
Micard
Aluskat” Workers’ Organization
Ood
2 Uied
Wharton
Pany
Street Carmen
Butte
Teamsters’ Union
Orelock
Butchers
Umn
Howells Funeral Attended by Throngs in New York
William Dean Howells novelist and editor was mourned today in the Church of the Ascension New York with a throng of friends and admirers. Rev Percy Stickney Grant led the simple service. The body will be cremated and ashes taken to Cambridge Massachusetts.
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New York
William Dean Howells
Church of the ‘Ascension
America
Percy Stickney Grant
Cambridge
Mass
Cars Delayed By Tied Up Freight In Major Terminals
Washington May 12. The Associated Press reports widespread freight congestion in key railroad terminals, worsening production and labor turnover as cars are tied up. Chicago notes nonnormal switching districts, with improving daily conditions but ongoing car shortages due to tie ups elsewhere.
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Washington
Associated Press
Chicago
CAGO
Mass meeting unrest and IWW charges in Manning inquest
Justice Department agent W T Bolling testified at the Manning inquest about IWW mass meetings during the strike week. He said cartridges were passed around and resolutions barred any man from working, with a six member committee to name men to be targeted. He cited threats to “get them at home” and revolutionary literature supporting overturning social and economic conditions.
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Butte
W. T. Bolling
Department of Justice
Anaconda
Mr. Bolling
Belgium Ambassador Galls Upon President in May Meeting
Washington May 12. President Wilson formally received Saunt de Marchionine ambassador from Belgium and Dr de bo Varela the new envoy, whose credentials acceptance was delayed by a prior diplomatic issue. The arrival marks Belgium's formal diplomatic presentation during the current talks.
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Washington
Hughes Named as Compromise Permanent Chairman Hope
Washington May 12 Charles Hughes, Republican candidate for president in 1916, is urged by Will H. Hays to be the compromise permanent chairman of the Chicago convention. Progressives and irreconcilables back Hughes to heal the California fiasco, while Senator Lodge remains temporary chair. Senator Borah doubts the party will back a treaty ratification six months hence amid European condemnation.
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Charles & Hughes
Will H. Hays
Republican National Committee
Chicago
Hays
Johnson
Hughes
California
Lodge
Senator Lodge
Senator Borah
Idaho
Mr. Borah
Europe
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