Mediation Steps Begin on Mexican Crisis as Tampico Captured
U S mediators Justice Lamar Frederick W Zenmann and H Perceval Dodge meet South American envoys in Washington marking formal steps toward solving the Mexican problem. News from Mexico City says Huerta’s forces may attack Tampico to block arms and supplies, while federals hold Tepli and trains run between Guadalajara and Mexico City.
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Washington
Justice Lamar
Frederick Wa Zenmann
H. Perceval Dodge
United States
Robert Lansing
Sirvan
Niagara
Palle
Mexico City
Tinerta
Havana
Jerve
Niagara Falls
Mia Key
Tampico
Vera Crug
Mexico
Huerta
Saltillo
San
Potosi
Teple
Guadalajara
Montana beats Aggies and Mines in state meet finale
In Missoula on May 12 University of Montana won the final triangular track meet against the Agricultural College and the School of Mines on Montana Field. The varsity set four records, led by E B Craighead Jr and Steele, as Owsley and Craighead also shone, while Brown and Stanely won sprint events and Olander fell short in the two mile.
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Missoula
University of Montana
Agriultural College
School of Mines
Montana
Agrival College
Brown
Stanley
Jolley
Aggies
Kenek
Trv
Washington State
Nick Taylor
Schumacher
Olander
Ole
Stele
Farmer
Huggins
Weldeman
Cameron
University
Ingram
Agricultal College
Jones
Tagram
Steele
Orlander
State College
Craighead
Owsley
E. B. Craighead Jr
Powell
Lionel Has a Plan That Beats Mediation
London May 1 The St reports Sir Edward Grey British foreign secretary is weighing a dispatch from Sir T Carden the British minister at Mexico City The note discusses the Mexican situation and a cabinet submission with the foreign secretary’s note It is believed to propose a line to reduce the risk of further bloodshed and to avoid South American mediation delays
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London
The
Edward Grey
Ti Carden
Mexico City
Wises
Apostles Creed Kept Phrase Holy Catholic Church
Oklahoma City May 13 The General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal South defeated a committee report to drop the words Holy Catholic church from the Apostles creed and substitute the church of God The vote by orders showed clergy 74 lay 85 in favor and clergy 4 lay 58 against keeping the phrase intact
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Oklahoma City
Oklo
General Conference
The
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Committee On Revivals
Church of God
Federals of Mexico Driven From Tampico Retreat
Washington May 1 Evacuation of Tampico by Mexican federal garrison began at 12 50 pm today per a wireless message relayed from Admiral Mayo. Federals left by railroad, firing heavy in the plaza as rebels advanced. Mayo reported guards hoped to reach Pachuca, while the Tampico railway to Monterey remains in constitutionalist hands. Fewer than 2000 federals remained, yet they had ample ammunition and artillery.
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Washington
Tampico
Federa
Admiral Mayo
Tampicoam
Wete.com
Mayo
San Luis Potost
Pachuca
Mexico City
Monterey
Paso del Macho
Tampico falls as Huerta forces retreat after all-day battle
Vera Cruz May 13 The fall of Tampico and its implications dominate reports as constitutionalists launch a morning assault driving back federals posts. News says exodus of foreigners began amid rumors of a final attack. Hostilities on the gulf coast pause for now with an armistice noted for Americans.
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Vera Cruz
Gulf Coast
Gentuchio Navarette
Tampico
San Luis Potost
Veracruz
Bar
Court Martial Opens Over Colorado Tent Colony Clash
Denver May 13 Major Patrick J. Hammock faces murder manslaughter arson and larceny charges at a general court martial near Golden Colorado The case centers on the Ludlow mine strike clash with strikers and guards at the tent colony The hearings feature testimony from Lt Lamme who says orders were to advance and smoke them out not to set tents aflame
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Denver
R. W. Beneice
Lame
Goloredo National Kuan
Het Whtheanen
Patrick J. Hamrock
General Courts
Martil
Ludlow
Maren Triers
Rikers Rifles
Hamonett
Liewenant Lamme
Maj. Hamrock
Hamrock
Edwin §. Carson
Trinidad
Colorado & Southern
Lingenfelter
Lamme
On to Saltillo San Luis Potosi and Mexico City
A May telegram from Torreon reports Mexico’s wartime mobilization with moves toward Saltillo San Luis Potosi and Mexico City. Ammunition and food supplies are being concentrated, horses prepared, and Villa emphasizes mounted infantry. Rail movements carry up to 30 to 40 horses per car as troops head south.
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Torreon
Mexico
Saltillo
San Luis Potosi
Mexico City
United States
Gener
Monterey
Villa
Refugees in Veraraz report quiet conditions amid unrest
About 200 American refugees arriving from the capital report that conditions are quiet in Veraraz but antipathy persists. Some wish to return to the capital to handle affairs after sending women and children to Vera Cruz. a military order forbids such travel. Washington notes President Wilson will press for protection of wells and return of American employees as factions vie for Tampico control. Admiral Howard reports ongoing skirmishing near Mazatlan and federal forces in Tepic with trains running Guadalajara to Mexico City and refugee ships preparing to sail.
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Veraraz
Vera Cruz
Washington
Wilson
Il Company
Tampico
Mexico
Amércan
Admiral Howard
Navy Department
Mazatlan
Tepic
Guadalajara
Mexico City
Cheyenne
Vicksburg
San Quentin
Newport
Manzanillo
Battleship Wyoming sails for Vera Cruz from Hampton Roads
Norfolk reports the battleship Wyoming, after taking on 200 more bluejackets, sailed today for Vera Cruz from Hampton Roads. The gunboat Sacramento is loading ammunition here and plans to leave Thursday for Vera Cruz. Agent Arthur Payne of Tuxpam called on Secretary Bryan, who noted no anti-American demonstrations near the Oi properties in the area.
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Norfolk
Wyoming
Hampton Roads
Vera Cruz
Sacramento
Arthur Payne
Tuxpam
Bryan
Ameri Muxpam
Army of Unemployed Seeks Cash and Supplies to Reach Washington
A crowd gathered at Broadway and Dakota streets as the Army of the Unemployed urged Butte to provide funds and clothing to equip 138 members to cross the Montana state line. Colonel McLennan promised to direct Field Marshal Gougeon toward Washington if aid arrived. The group, growing from 19 to about 146, requested tents, blankets, shoes, shirts, potatoes, and meat to sustain them until a larger town can support them. After the meeting, about 50 men marched to their camp on Porphyry street and slept in improvised box beds.
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Butte
Montana
McLennan
Gougeon
Washington
Broadway
Dakota Streets
M46
Dalcota
Minneapolis
Porphyry Street
Abolish the Orchestra From Theaters Debate
Des Moines May 13 Complaints that managers back a movement to abolish the orchestra from theaters prompted a resolution at the American Federation of Musicians session. The plan called for forming a theater syndicate and appointing a committee to study the matter, but the proposal was postponed after lengthy debate.
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Des Moines
American Federation of Musicians
Missoula track meet dominates public notices and sports
Rebel activity and public events highlight today’s Missoula track meet coverage, with notes on a Philadelphia funeral, Shriners gathering in Seattle, and rising tensions in Colorado. Anaconda and Butte correspondents report on Methodist conference, rural school conditions, hotel arrivals, Milwaukee damages suit verdict, and district court divorces as Judge Bourquin prepares Memorial Day remarks.
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Philadelphia
Shriners
Seattle
Colorado
Smiths
Anaconda
Anaconda News
Torial Methodist
Butte
Milwaukee
Montana
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Pilot Butte
Telegraphic
Goldberg Cartoon
Butte News
Seattle chosen for 1915 Imperial Council meeting
The Imperial Council of Shriners chose Seattle as the 1915 meeting city after a session in Atlanta. Dr Frederick R Smith of Damascus temple Rochester NY was elected imperial potentate, succeeding William W Trwin of Wheeling WV. Montana Shriners plan large delegations and expect about 400 from the state to attend Seattle events.
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Seattle
Mystic Shriners
Aperial Council
Frederick R. Smith
Damascus Temple
Rochester
Imperial Council
Dr. Smith
William W.trwin
Wheeling
W. Va
J. Putnam Ste Vens
Portland
Henry F
Tours
Rabban
William
Brown
Pittsburg
Imperial
Benjamin W. Rowell
Boston
Imperial Recorder
Charles F. Lovenshire
Minneapolis
Elias J Jacoby
Indianapolis
W. Freeland
Kendrick
Phila
Delphia
Imperial Outer” Guard
Elias Garretson
Tacoma
Imperial First Ceremarshal
Ernest A. Cutts
Savannah
Imperial Council of the Shriners
Butte
Montana
San Francisco
Bagdad Temple
Algeria
Helena
Union
Los Angeles
Montana Shriners
Treasure State Shriners
H.R. Cunningham
Nigeria
Bagdad
Twin City Shriners
Minnesota
Seattle Council
Anaconda Copper Mines
Los Anges Council
Greatest Public Funeral Yet in Philadelphia
May 18 Philadelphia witnessed a vast funeral for two Vera Cruz casualties, George McKenzie Pointsett and Charles Allen Smith, 100000 mourners filling Independence Hall as bluejackets, marines, and veterans led the procession. Mayor Blankenburg and naval officials joined mourners. several injuries were reported as crowds pressed forward. A second obituary note from Ottumwa, Iowa reports Frank P. Deverick’s body arriving, with a public funeral planned.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico
George McKenzie Pointsett
Florida
Charles Allen Smith
New Hamp
Abraham Lincoln
Independence Hall
Tex
Blankenburg
Penson
Navy Yard
Conrest
Ottumwa
Towa
Frank P. Deverick
Blakesburg
Marine of the United States
Carolina
Vera Uz
Streath
Immortelles
Commander In Chief
Atlantic
Montana
Firearms Outlawed in Two Disturbed Counties
Firearms tonight are outlawed in Las Animas and Huerfano counties. At 5 o clock the surrender deadline expired and Col James Lockett moved to seize all weapons in sight. Across military camps, hundreds of weapons were turned in, with total arms possession rising above 3,000. Authorities in Washington will decide on further disarmament steps, while no house to house searches have been ordered yet.
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Las Animas
Huerfano
James Lockett
Lockett
Washingston
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