German influence stirs Mexico turmoil and threats to U.S.
Report from El Paso on May 6 says German agents foment disorder in Mexico to press U.S. intervention. Proposals include attacks on Americans and property, confiscation of oil and mineral holdings via high taxes, and repudiation of concessions to American firms, with Venustiano Carranza and Villa linked to the unrest.
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el Paso
Tex
Mexico
United States
Mexico City
Venustiano Carranza
Germany
Pancho Villa
Stae
Tamaulipas
Carranza
Fields Deprived of Arms Leave Environs Defenseless
Report notes fields stripped of weapons render nearby areas defenseless. Officials emphasize risk and urge patrols and safeguards to prevent aggression. Residents call for rapid security measures amid rising tension in the region.
Athens Masons to perform super excellent degree in Chillicothe
William Pierre deputy county auditor arranged yesterday in Chillicothe for the Athens Council R and M No 15 to visit next Friday evening. About 35 or 40 Athens Masons will present the degree at the Chillicothe Masonic Temple with a number of Camp Sherman soldiers participating.
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William Pierre
Chillicothe
Athens Council R
Athens
Police Court Dockets Highlight Assault and Concealed Weapons Cases
Several cases heard last Saturday included Mahlon Bradshaw of Beaumont whose assault charge was dismissed by Mayor Woodworth after a hearing. Herb Hunley faced concealed weapons charges, fled from officers, and was bound over to the grand jury on $300 bond. Chief Porter departs for Chillicothe to escort deserters to Camp Sherman. multiple deserters from Camp Sheridan were noted including Fred D. Green of Mineral and Bert Field of Athens West Side.
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Mahlon Bradshaw
Beaumont
Woodworth
Herb Hunley
Holin
West Side
Hunley
Stedman
Bolin
Grand Jury
Porter
Chilicothe
Camp Sherman
Fred D. Green
Mineral
Camp Sheridan
Bert Field
Athens West Side
Joe Hibbard
Maxwell Engine Wins Respect for Economy and Speed
Thousands of Maxwell owners across the United States averaged 29.4 miles per gallon under real driving conditions in a time span covering 1915 to 1917 models. In a 44 day non stop run the car averaged 22 miles per gallon and 25 miles per hour, proving speed and economy together without factory bias.
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United States
Maxwell
Allies Now in Fine Spirits Expect 10 Win
Premier Lloyd George, returning from the front in France and Belgium, praises allied troops for unity and resolve. He says German actions accelerated American entry and forged unified command, with French and British fighting in close cooperation to halt the Hun.
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London
Lloyd George
France
Belgium
Foch
Browning Gun Holds Respect Of The Experts
Major General Edwin F. Glenn and staff witnessed a Browning machine rifle demonstration at Camp Sherman. Palmer of the Springfield arsenal showed rapid and slow fire, noting the weapon’s light weight, simple construction, ease of disassembly, and quick clip changes. The Browning uses 30 caliber ammo like the Enfield and can fire from the shoulder or hip with minimal recoil.
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Camp Sherman
Edwin F. Glenn
North Rifle Range
Mt. Logan
Palmer
Springfield Arsenal
France
Browning
Enfield
Deaths At Hospital Charles Shhedd 56
Charles Shhedd, 56, died at Ath ens State hospital Saturday evening. He had been an inmate of the hospital for 87 years. The body was ship 4 by Undertaker Baughman to Mari The versality of cattle is being demonstrated by a farmer in West Brook field, Mags., who is said to get entertainment as well as profit from his Guernsey herd. The farmer has wrought his herd to do various tricks.
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Mount Wilson
Charles Shhedd
Athens State Hospital
Undertaker Baughman
Mari
West Brookfield
Mags
Guernsey
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