Crisis narrows as Army reports execution near Vera Cruz
Reports allege General Maas executed Private Samuel Parks near Vera Cruz as American forces mass north of the city. Officials say the incident should not trigger a clash and General Funston defers to Washington. Av iators note more federal troops than expected, but no hostile demonstrations have occurred.
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Maas
United States Army
Samuel Parks
Vera Cruz
Army
Mans
Funston
Government of
Washington
Secretary Daniels Goes To Meet The Dead
Washington May 9 with Secretary Daniels and navy officials aboard the Mayflower the president yacht sailed to meet at the Virginia capes the cruiser Montana bringing home bodies of American victims of the Vera Cruz seizure. The two ships will head to New York where the bodies will be landed. A congressional and home district delegation accompanies the dead men. Wyoming sails today to escort the Montana and Mayflower to the harbor. Memorial services and a benediction are planned at the Brooklyn navy yard amid city observances and school lessons drawn from the event.
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Washington, D.C
Daniels
Navy de Ferret
Potomac
Virginia Capes
Montana
New York
Wilson
New
Wyoming
Se Ead Dought
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Goorstary
President Wilson
Secretary of War
Garrison
Navy
Lower Manhattan Island
Wilton
John P. Chidwick
Tennesser
Navy aims to stop landing of arms at Puerto Mexico
Navy officials in Washington report that United States forces will prevent the landing of armaments for the German government at Puerto Mexico. Rear Admiral announced last night that the German steamship Reka and Cecilie, believed to be carrying trmteed emanation, were involved in the situation.
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Washington
United States
Puerto
Mexico
US Coast Not Sending Ships to Puerto Mexico
Report states part cargo of munitions had arrived at Puerto Mexico yesterday and Bavaria is believed en route with a shipment. The United States has no ships at Puerto Mexico now and none will be sent there.
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Puerto
Mexico
United States
High tension felt in Washington over Mexican situation
Washington May 9 reports high tension over Mexico with War Department as center of activity. Secretary Garrison said no new troop movements ordered, but additional forces to Vera Cruz considered as precaution. German ships reportedly heading to Puerto Mexico could echo Ypiranga incident. Huerta argued US violated armistice. mediators view suggests no violation in spirit. Governors’ inquiries show National Guards could be used for Texas burden, not foreign deployment.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Garrison
Vera Crug
Puerto
Mexico
Huerta
Vera Crux
United States
Vera Cruz
Inter
Texas
No Intention of Resigning Said by Mexicans in Vera Cruz
Mexicans arriving from Mexico City say General Victoriano Huerta shows no indication of leaving the presidency, though reports claim the capital would burn rather than yield. Revels near Mexico City intensify as Villa and Zapata forces advance, with censorship suppressing rebel gains. Americans in Vera Cruz face troop movements and tenuous safety amid shifting federal control.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico City
Victorianna Huerta
Mexico
Vera Loruz
Pa Pe
Ident Huerta
Zapata
Aree
Huerta
Fmil- Nano
Villa
Cast
Vera Gritz
Tien. Fimston
Gustavo Maasline
Vera Crs
Qen. Maas
Carranza More Friendly to United States Move
The constitutionists chief Carranza signals a friendly stance toward the United States. A formal communication via Raphael Zubaranes shows a shift from past resentment of U S actions to viewing the move as aimed at Huerta, not Mexico.
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United States
Huerta
Washington, D
Seertary Irsan
Raphael Zubarae
General Carranes
Carranca Ee
Mexico
Horrible Execution on Amazon Mutiny Massacre
Captain W Aspinwall arrived aboard the steamer Gregory from Iquitos reporting the massacre of 45 Peruvian soldiers, all Indians, who mutinied and killed officers. Captain Pernands Cuna bel carried out the execution, with mutineers strung, ferried to the Nayo river, machine gun fire, bodies cast into the river.
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New York
W. Aspinwall
Gregory
Iquitos
Amazon
Pernands Cunabel
Barladows
Nayo
Kolemainen Goes Home From New York May 9
The Finnish runner Hannes Kolemainen sails for home aboard the Olympic after two years in New York where he says he will return in September to defend the national championships. He plans to travel abroad to friendly nations while the United States maintains cordial ties with them. Official state department communications noted by constitutional headquarters in Mexico describe Carranza’s administration facing Tampico tensions and possible reinforcements. Reports of hostilities at Tampico remain scarce and U S naval actions involve Admiral Mayo’s inquiries as ships are withdrawn.
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New York
Hannes Kolemainen
Devene
Whele
United States
State Department
Admiral Mayo
Cabinet Divided Over Reinforcement Of Vera Cruz
Washington officials report a cabinet split over reinforcing General Funston at Vera Cruz. Some fear mediation talks could be jeopardized, others urge a preemptive move to deter a sudden Mexican assault. Funston requests 15 000 to 18 000 more troops to hold Vera Cruz and surrounding areas.
Coaching changes loom in Macken It i season notes
Sporting notes discuss Connie Mack possibly shifting outfield duties if defense improves. Vermont loses to Hanover, and mentions Thersley with late-season wins. Mayforth subbed for Aan during late innings. Ward brothers’ reliability cited. Walter Johnna’s rough six innings. Weather delays push Phillies and third-place team to reschedule games.
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Connie Mack
Bet Dows
Vermont
Hanover
Mel
Thersley
Malesia
Mayforth
Aandri Owtae
Ward
Robest Weta
Breaks At Poultney Linked To Fugitives From Prison
In Rutland May 0 an escape from the House of Correction has authorities suspecting Fred Wooster of West Rutland and Robert Maerington of Bradford reached Poultney Thursday night. A Poultney creamery was broken into and a freight car entered, leaving a pair of trousers matching those worn at the institution. Butter and other food were taken, a crate of goods opened on site, and workers found a pair of brown trousers abandoned nearby. Assistant Superintendent Whitcomb and Superintendent Lowkes are pursuing clues and possible work from farmers in the county where the fugitives may try to hide.
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House of Correction
Rutland
Fred Wooster
West Rutland
Robert Maerington
Bradford
Home of Correction
Poultney
Phelps G. Whitcomb
Vermont Attorneys Meet on Detective Service Costs
A Vermont gathering of state attorneys convened by Attorney General T. R. Brown discussed defective criminal service returns and potential legislative changes. Attendees reviewed penalties for detectives, debated the need for new statutes, and asserted funds spent were justified and yielded value.
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Burlington
Vermont
TR. E. Brown
Iun
van Ness House
Ehlet Srvesentini
Lamvoilio
Bennington
Leginlature
Genent Brown
Vathe Prapanee
Enlisted as a Boy Soldier Dies at Home Service
Patrick Coffey of this city died at the Soldiers' Home in Burlington after a foot injury worsened. He enlisted January 12 1864 aged 17 in company Ky 17th Vermont, served through battles, mustered out June 14 1865. Body arrived Burlington last evening, funeral at St Mary's Cathedral Sunday at two. He was a Stannard Post member with naval honors.
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Barlington
Patrick Coffey
Nurlington
Bart O'Brien
St. Paul Street
St. Mary's Cathedral
Stannard Post
Hia
Foley Sentenced in Worcester After Assault Conviction
In Worcester Massachusetts May 9 Robert Foley an 18 year old Burlington Vermont youth was convicted of assault and battery in central district court and ordered to the Massachusetts reformatory after detectives reported his prior police records. A separate Worcester case notes another arrest for robbery and assault with intent to rob involving Foley and a second unnamed man.
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Worcester
Mass
Robert Foley
Burlington
Central District Court
Yeater
Samuel Utley
Thomas Walsh
Foley
Union Station
Springfeld
Massachusetts
Great Loss by Quake Wipes Out Sixty Sicilian Villages
A string of violent earth disturbances swept across a Sicilian area late last night destroying about a dozen villages. Reports say immense damage, casualties, and extensive displacement in the affected region.
Visitation of Messina Struck by Devastating Quake
A violent earthquake near Messina Sicily shattered villages around Catania on May 9 leaving enormous property loss and numerous casualties. Minera Consentins Santa Maria Vergine Catena and nearby towns were reduced to ruins as lava led streets and damaged structures collapsed with hundreds feared dead.
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Catanie
Sicily
Mee Wineix
Amazen
Minera
Consentins
Zafletind
Santa Verner
Santa Maria
Linera
Puatopomo
Montpelier Man Heads State Fair
White River Junction May at a state fair commission meeting James of Montpelier was elected president succeeding Charles W. Gates of Franklin. The death of Maxwell Evarts of Windsor caused the temporary presidency to end. Gates would have remained if not for other duties. Ma Eeter assumes office immediately.
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James B. Estee
White River Junction
James , Katee
Montpeliee
Charles W. Gates
Franklin
Maxwell Evarts
Windwor
Mtr Gates
Ma Eeter
Convention adjourns as officers elected
The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis adjourned after electing officers. Dr. George M. Kober of Washington D C was named president and Surgeon General Rupert of the Public Health Service joined the board. Seattle, Chicago and other cities were urged for next year’s meeting site, but a decision was not reached.
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Washington, D. C
National Association For the Study and Prevention of
George M. Kober
Washington, D.C
Rupert Ne
Public Health Service
Seattle
Chicago
Former Barre Woman Mary Goneo Dies in Montpelier
Mary Champagne Goneo widow of Louis Goneo dies at her daughter’s home in Montpelier after diabetes illness. Born 1844 in Champlain New York she married in 1860 and moved to Vermont 35 years ago. Survived by four of seven children M M Sawyer M Gono Adolphus Gono Alfred Gono sister Beal Pity eneaude of Toronto and brothers Joseph and Thomas Champagne. Funeral at St Augustine’s Church Sunday at 4 with burial in St Michael’s Cemetery.
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Mary Champagne
Louis
Aveny
Uwe
St. Paul
Montpelian
Deo
St. Auygustine’s Church
W. Jf. O'Sullivan
St. Au Qmuntine’s Church
Zonoo
St. Michael’s Cemetery
Alfred Jonen
Woodstock
Barre
Vermont Federation Receives $500 Scholarship Gift
At the Barre Women’s Club annual meeting the Vermont Federation’s scholarship fund gained a $500 donation from an Owsdanytter of Vermont. Five federation girls attend Ostletan Nortal School, with aims to improve rural Vermont schools and support normal training. They pledge to teach two years in rural districts, aided by federated clubs statewide.
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Barre
Charles A. Adama
Vermont
Srond
Chile
Fall from Tremont street staging alters Field’s prognosis
Jarra A Field, a Cary renter injured in a 16 foot fall from a staging while reworking an annex at 10 Tremont street, was taken to his home at 24 Patterson Street after initial fears for serious injury. Doctors later reported his condition improving as the shock wore off and recovery appeared likely.
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Jarra A. Field
Cary
Tremont Street
Field
Dan J.morse
Field Thas
Naturalist Benent H Baynes dies in Meriden event
Memorial notice outlines Baynes birth in Clare County and career as a noted Meriden naturalist. His Montpelier lecture spurred a local bird lovers group with a plan for a permanent society. He leaves a wife four children and two sisters. Funeral set for Monday.
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Benent Harold Baynes
Meriden
N. L
Pernganli
Renee Rant
Clare
Haynes
Bird Barre
Montpelier
Latsammerte
Players
Percy Mackaye
Mondamasque
Prank
Mertin
Woman's Club
Pref
Baynes
Haw Marre
Prat Haynes
Domes Palty
Aviator Hervival Van Killed In Flight Accident
Witnesses say Hervival Van halted a takeoff when a biplane rolled and plunged. The aviator rose about 30 feet before the craft overturned and fell, killing him and injuring others beneath. The Ness brothers, formerly of Bath, had significant aviation experience.
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Hervival van
Furth
Ness Brothers
Bath
Harvard picks up former Andover pitcher Ned Mahan
Ned Mahan, ex Andover pitcher, moves to Harvard as a pitching hopeful. He faced early spring hurdles with limited support and uneven form but shows potential as he adapts to new competition. Shea, a Norwich University catcher and fielder, adjusts to new role while Channie Weretine’s team dominates early play. Weather forecast predicts Sunday fair with moderate variable winds.
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Ned Mahan
Andover
Harvard
Oulby
Molen
Shea
Ant
Northbeln
Channcey
Chasey
Moston
Jumping Ty Cobb Tops Batting Standings in Chicago
The latest May averages show Ty Cobb leap from 38th to 1st in batting. Dowbly reportedly accepts a room for the thirteenth American league battlers. Jon Jackson of Cleveland is in the dead.
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Chicago
Jon Jackson
Ul Cleveland
Becker Trial Hears Denunciation On Murder Plot
New York May Beckers murder trial heard district attorney Whitman denounce him as the instigator of the gambling plot. Testimony outlined a gambling raid, factions including Rosenthal and Hooker, and a motive to murder the gambler. Jurors faced delay as echoes of a contempt claim for Cochran surfaced amid courtroom discussions and affidavits.
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New York
Charles Becker
Rosenthal
Adil
Manto
Taleamen
Ephraim Phuommer
Aaleaman
Wilbur F. Rawlins
Eneh
W. Bourke
Cochran
Kerker
Tink
Nwepapers
Attormey
Whitman
Tntile
Katharion J. Davis
Corrections
Becker
Thurelay
Mans
Tt Waxe
Alice David
Beeker
State Socialist Convention to Meet in Barre June 3
The state executive committee of the Socialist party announced Barre as the site for the state convention on the afternoon of June 3. Attendance is expected to exceed prior years with delegates from Montane and other regions, despite few details on participants. The meeting will be held at the Socialist auditorium on Granite Street with plans to field a slate for the fall elections including House and Senate races.
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Sonventhom Thie
Fred W. Suitor
Tiarre
Bennington
Socialiet Auditriun
House of Representatives
Senate
Pleme Matire
Death of Mrs Sparrow Widow of Montpelier innkeeper
Mrs Sparrow wife of the Montpelier house proprietor died this morning after a two weeks battle with pneumonia. She was five years married and leaves two sisters and a brother. The obituary notes the family's local ties and a period of illness prior to her passing.
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Montpelier House
Mre A
Prietor
Pheumania
White Ras
Tentit Pont
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Messina
Catania
State Fair
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Louis Goneo
Omaha
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Ernest Harold Baynes
James Palty
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Utica
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Westher
TY Cobb
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