Tampico Falls to Rebels Amid Heavy Fighting in Mexican Crisis
Rebels seize Tampico as federal forces evacuate by rail. Heavy casualties reported as Carranza forces threaten oil-rich areas. Foreigners seek refuge on ships while Washington weighs arms flow and policy. Evacuation and retreat stretch toward San Luis Potosi and Monterrey amid ongoing clashes.
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United States
Tampico
Washington
Navy Department
Mayo
Bravo
Zaragoza
Panuco River
Admiral Maya
Teading
San Luis Petes
Pachuca
Mexico City
Monterey
Cutdad Vietora
Ines Tampico
Vera Cruz
Tampica
Constitutionalsts
San Luis Potest
Tamme
Gulf
Mexico
Huerta
Rublo Navarete
San Luis Potosi
Constitutionalsta
Paso
Saltillo
Puerto Mexico
Fed
Formal Steps for Mediation in Mexican Problem
Washington May 18 first formal steps in mediation for the Mexican problem were taken as Justice Lamar and Fred Lehmann with their secretary Perceval Dodge met three South American envoys, paving informal talks ahead of Niagara Falls. Huerta and constitutionalist positions, Tampico oil interests, and Parks death prompt diplomatic notes as mediation nears.
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Washington
Justice Lamar
Frederek W. Lehmann
Secretari
Perceval Dodge
United States
Robert Lang
Niagara Falls
Mexico City
Huertz
Havana
Key West
Canada
Vera Cruz
Huerta
Teanpies
Wilson
Tampico
Bryan
Lobosteland
Lobos Island
Parks
Garrison
Funston
Maas
Ody
Garnson
Lansing
Bald Jack Rose Faces Five Hour Cross Examination
New York May 13 Bald Jack Rose chief witness for the prosecution in Charles Becker's second trial testified five hours under relentless cross examination. He remained calm and unperturbed answering Sam Marton’s questions while admitting minor discrepancies with prior testimony. Rose said Rosenthal hired killers and that he plotted the murder but asserted no guilt when pressed by the lawyer. The session ended as Rose claimed his conscience pricked him over the plot and the judge adjourned court until tomorrow.
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New York
Bald Jack" Rose
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Sam
Martin T Manton
Beckers
Manton
Rose
New Yorks
Chinatown
Underworld
Rome
Moe
Schepps
Lobbyzow
West Side
Hot Springs
Ark
Becker
Webber
Wallon
Sullivan
Walton
Regenthal
Rosenthal
Weber
Whitman
Lews Pitt
Seabury
Plitt
Hecker
Judge Roan Declines Re Election in Atlanta Appeals Court
Judge L. 8. Roan of Atlanta announces he will not enter the August primary to seek the unexpired term of Judge J R Pottle, who resigned in February. Nash R. Hrogies, city recorder, is the sole candidate for the seat, with Alex Stephens set to announce later.
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L. 8. Roan
Atlanta
Court of Appeals
J R. Pottle
Nash R. Hrogies
City Recorder
Alex Stephens
Atlanta Shrine Convention Praised by Retiring Potentate
The Imperial Potentate lauds Atlanta for hosting a Shrine convention that set new records in hospitality decor and turnout. He cites 44,000 Nobles, city officials, and locals delivering extraordinary welcome and civic spirit, surpassing prior gatherings in scale and splendor.
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Atlanta
Order of Nobles
Mystic Shrine
Gamin
Atlanta Sets Pace For Million-Population Cities
The new imperial potentate lauds Atlanta for leading large cities in progress and hospitality. He praises the warm welcome from Shriner temples from New York to San Francisco, noting festive hospitality and personal gratitude.
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Atlanta
New York
San Francisco
Auto Crash on Boulev ard Injures Five on Irwin Street
Five people were injured when two cars collided at North Boulevard and Irwin Street at about 10:30 pm. A Mrs Kerr and Mamie Roberts were among the injured. Roberts suffered a crushed skull and was hospitalized in serious condition at Grady. Police planned an investigation and offered no immediate blame.
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North Boulevard
Irwin Street
I E Kerr
Spruce Street
Boulevard
Mia Kerr
Grady Hospital
Augusta
Charlie Collins
Atlanta
Augusta Shriners
Mamie Roberta
Wife Takes Carbolic Acid Threat, Survives
Mrs Eva Boyce 108 Allen Street told husband she had taken carbolic acid and wished to die. He summons Grady Ambulance. she is rushed to the hospital where Dr W Lake uses antidote and stomach pump. She says the dose was about one half ounce and her act was intentional.
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Eva Boyce
Allen Street
Boyce
Grady
W On Lake
Lake
Musta
Imperial Council votes unanimous for Shriners from Nile Temple
Shriners convention in Atlanta closes with Frederick R Smith elected imperial potentate and Seattle winning the 1915 convention. Reports say Athens and Allentown charter petitions failed while banquet and ball marked official celebrations. Unofficial revelry in Atlanta and Seattle dominated the mood as Nile Temple Seattle prepared for next year.
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Imperial Council
Nile Temple
Fred Smith
Imperial
Springfield
Allentown
Auditorium
Bannet
Shriners
Atlanta
Seattle
Piedmont Driving Club
Frederick R Smith
Auditorium Armory
Streaka of Gray
Nile Temple of
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Oakland
San Diego
Weather Proph PARTLY CLOUDY FOR GEORGIA AND COOL DAYS
A weather advisory notes PARTLY CLOUDY conditions with cooler temperatures on Thursday and Friday in Georgia. It lists lowest and highest temperatures, the mountain temperature, normal temperatures, and rainfall in the past 34 hours along with deficiencies since the start of the month.
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