Huerta Prepares Last Stand at Puebla as Crisis Roils Mexico
Washington dispatches report General Huerta plans to withdraw to Puebla midway between Mexico City and Vera Cruz, fortifying the town as rebels close in. Nelson O Shaughnessy relays to President Wilson that Huerta foresees collapse but will not resign, while troop numbers are disputed and mediation talks explore a provisional regime with Huerta represented.
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Huerta
Puebla
Vera Cruz
Mexico City
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Nelson O'Shaughnessy
O'Shaughnessy
Navy Department
Tampico
Huerts
Mexico
No Warlike Move During Armistice Report
In Vera Cruz May 1 General Punston says four no trouble along outer lines. a letter from General Rubio Navarette denying reported movements by Mexican forces is cited. Navarette asks press to deny the rumors as arms are stopped during the armistice visit. Rebels’ ability to attack Mexico City may be days or weeks away, while unrest grows among officers and troops over supporting a man they feel is defeated and not in line with policy.
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Vera Cruz
Punston
Rubio Navarette
Navarette
Mexico City
Republican Subcommittee Agreed on Main Features
State House meeting in Arlington reviewed draft primary measures for fall elections. Members Hows Batley Dale Dorling and Stankey reached consensus on main features, plan another session at White River Junction May 20 to finalize details and invite input before submission. Grimsfield notes explosion death toll rises as three men killed and four or five injured. St Albans reports Wadlington May 12 on Montpelier primary plans May 19 to 22 for Bodine of Odd Vel events.
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Inrlington
State House
Mantywlier
Hows
Batley
Porter H. Dale
Hale K. Dorling
Stankey
Varina
Monsehead Lake
Bryan
United States
St. Albans
Thwannent
Secretary Bryan Names Dodge Secretary in U S Delegation
Secretary Bryan announced HW Percival Dodge, former minister to Panama, will serve as secretary in the U S delegation before mediators in conference next Monday. The appointment was made as part of formal negotiations involving the light on Lobos island.
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Lobos Island
Bryan
Percival Dodge
Panania
United States
Private Sam Parks Reportedly Missing in Mexican Lines
May 13 in Washington Secretary Carrison instructs General Funston at Vera Cruz to query General Mans, Mexican federal commander, about the fate of the United States private Sam Parks who disappeared after being in the field near Vera Cruz. The inquiry to Huerta via the Brazilian minister follows rumors Parks was killed.
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Washington, D D. C
Carrison
Funston
Vera Cruz
Mans
Fig
Sabin
United Sates
Panta
Huerta
Mexico City
Parks
Funeral for Rufus E. Percy in Highgate Thursday
In St Albans May 19 arrangements are under way for the funeral of Rufus E. Percy, U. S. Marine killed at Vera Cruz. The service will be at Highgate Center Thursday afternoon with a special train, and the Congregational church will be decorated with wild flowers by local school children. Percy’s mother Mrs Minnie KE Percy and his brother Cleveland Percy are expected to arrive. The funeral party will meet the train at the railroad track.
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St. Albans
Rufus E. Percy
Vera Cruz
Highgate Center
Minnie KE
Percy
Cleveland Percy
Norrow
Highgate
St. Johnsbury
Lake Champlain
Vermont Nurses Organize State Association Meeting
Burlington May 13 Nearly 100 nurses from across Vermont gathered at the Van Neux house to organize a state nurses association. The event included a roof garden gathering, prayers, talks on professional ideals, and a dinner plus business meeting. Officers were elected with Miss Mary N Schumacher president and 92 nurses attending of 385 registered.
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Burlington
van Neux House
Attite
D. ©. Hawley
Katherine DeWitt
Rochester
N.Y
American Nurses’ Association
Vermont
Mexico
New State Association
Red Cross
Golplock
Nnurses
Vermont State Nurses Asssociation
Mary N. Schumacher
Brattleboro
Fred Pateh
Rutland
Margaret Connors
Turlington
Hattie Douglass
National Guard Court Martial At Golden Open Range
Denver May 25 court martial of National Guard members convened near Golden after the Ludlow battle and fire of April 20. Charges include murder arson looting and larceny against guardsmen.
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Denver
Col
National Guard
Military Commission
Ludlow
Golden
Thurbers Safe After Mexico Mission Telegram
Word arrived from Williamstown that Rev and Mrs Thurber, missionaries to Mexico stationed at San Los Potosi, are safe aboard the steamer Esperanca. The telegram from New Orleans states quarantine clearance was received and asks to notify the father. The Thurbers, long known locally, faced great anxiety amid danger in Mexico.
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Mra
Thurber
Mexico
San Lula Potosi
Williamstown
Mymouth
Mass
W. Thurber
San Los Potosi
Esperanca
New Orleans
Thie
Youth Bail Fixed At 2000 In St Johnsbury Burglary Case
Charles F Branch aged 10 was arraigned in municipal court on burglary charges at Randall and Whitcomb store. He waived examination and was held on 2000 bail for the Caledon county court term. He reportedly confessed to robbing the store to aid his sick mother recovering from surgery. He attended St Johnsbury Academy and worked in its store where the $1,600 robbery occurred.
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St. Johnsbury
Charles F. Branch
Randall & Whitcomb
Caledon County Court
Young Branch
St. Johnsbury Academy
Bald Jack Rose Quizzed In Becker Trial In New York
The informer Bald Jack Rose testified under cross examination in the Charles Becker murder trial in New York. Rose admitted changing his name from Rosengweig 23 years ago and denied using alcohol in jail or involvement with Briggie Weber’s opium ring. In Quebec, Blanche Dubois was murdered in a store, shocking Barre and prompting police to search for a suspect. two young men linked to the Dubois family faced scrutiny as authorities probed a premeditated crime with a weapon other than a shoe box.
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New York
Jack” Rowe
Charles Becker
Hoertoon Rosenthal
Martin T. Manton
Becker Counsel
Rosengweig
Rose
Nan
Briggie Webber
Ward
Alfred
Alphonse Pheqnette
Nie
Manche Dubois
Quebec
Mise Dubais
Barre
Hee
Hmppenes
Mia
Eugene Dubois
St. Walier and
Seuvagean
St. Sauveur Church
Mollie
Queber
Dubois
Amhd
Wilson to Review Parade on Tower Wall
New York will host a parade review by President Wilson on Tower Wall as part of a Business Men's Association event. An exhibition of oil and colorama will precede a reception for the president.
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New York
Wilson
Business Men's Association
Farda
Oine
Lupchoon
Randolph Woman Weds in Home Wedding at Howe House
Randolph May 13 Mrs Florence Manisa Howe daughter of Mr and Mrs D 10 Howe married Donald Clark Wedgeworth of Syracuse New York in a home ceremony at the Howe residence. Rev G W Smith officiated with 90 relatives present. The couple plans a trip and will reside in Rymeuse where Wedgeworth is a civil engineer.
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Mise Bessie Holden
Randolph Center
James T. Seaver
New York City
Delician
Haven Yenre
Dive Howe
Minnie Campbell
Manchester
N. H
Gites
Windsor
Rutland Hosts Vermont Knights Of Columbus Convention
The Vermont Council Knights of Columbus closed its 10th annual convention in Rutland with a ball for 190 couples. Miley’s Orchestra of Barre provided music as officers and delegates from 12 counties attended. Rutland’s delegation won the bid for next year’s gathering, and 1604 members are now in the Vermont council, up 100 this year. Officials reported a treasury balance of 305,389 with 250 voted for non Catholic mission. Chaplain Rev Lonergan of Rutland stressed vigilance in admitting members and the emphasis on quality over quantity.
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Vermont Council
Knights of Columbus
St. Johnsbury
Miley
Barre
WP. F. McCauuliffe
Burlington
James Cosgrove
Cosgrove
McCaulity
A.C. Moore
Charles F. Mann
Brattle Torp
Tate
Sm, Chapall
P. Bealey
St. Jolmebury
J. M. Healey
Montpelier
Rum Riot At City Hall Involved Hundred Gallons Seized
Police raided a basement contraband room at city hall after a Tuesday afternoon disturbance around alcohol. Officers seized barrels and bottles of beer, ale, whiskey, wine, and gin as part of a broader crackdown, with many containers moved to a secure location.
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Aean Dees Club
Prospect Street
City Hall
Nordment
Lai
Eich
Fletcher, He Was There. Yo MC Con vention At Woodstock
The 43rd annual state convention of the Yo MC convened with about 40 delegates from out of town. Henne Hannat of Woodstock presided at the afternoon session as other officers were named. Mason Stone of Montpelier chaired the banquet night. Gov Allie M. Fletcher and Ebert, commissioner of agriculture, spoke among others.
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Wrovlatock
Yo MC. A
Henne Hannat
Woodstock
Cowles
Marlington
George KR. Fuller
Hartford
Burton L. Holmes
Handolph
W. N. Cady
Middlbury
State Grange
Fred &. Freeman
Concord
Woodstock Inn
Cura
Gordon gets assurances rally notes support in Barre meeting
A Barre meeting featuring John W. Gordon drew residents from Montpelier and other counties. Fred J. Laird touted Gordon’s leadership on the primary law and income tax, while J. A. DeBoer and Senator Harry Daniels offered endorsements. Lieutenant Governor Frank Howe spoke on district unity. a planning committee was elected.
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Vermont
Mr.ordon
J. Want Carver
Tie
Gordon
Fred J. Laird
Montpelier
Washington County
Gonlon
Laind
Laird
Mr Gordon's Address Outlines City Support
In his address Mr Gordon speaks as a candidate, noting his aim to serve his own city and vicinity. He expresses appreciation for supporters and outlines his commitment to his country and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Spake
Owen
Former Barre Resident Dr Alger W Rice Dies in Marion
Telegram from Barre reports the death of Dr Alger W Rice a former Barre resident who died at his Marion Moss home after a prolonged illness. He was 69 born in Barre educated there at the old Barre Academy studied medicine in New York practiced in Montpelier later moving to Marion where he became a leading physician. He was a longtime Mason and Congregational church adherent. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 50 pm in Marion with burial in Plainfield New Jersey or nearby thereafter. His sister Mrs. Bishop and brother-in-law Mr Richardson and others plan to accompany the body.
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Alger W. Rice
Harre
Marion
Moss
Tanner
Rice
Eli T. Rice
Barre
George H. Bishop
Washton Street
Mra
V. Richardson
Burlington
G. Leonard
Springfield
Montpelier
Old Barre
de. J. Henry Jackson
New York
Muintiel
N. Hy
Masenebuyets
Rive
Ray
Congregational Church
Pintle
N. M
Bishop
William
Richardson
Funeral Held For H C Ward At Moretown Church
Moretown May 13 funeral services for H C Ward were held at the Moretown Methodist Episcopal church. The service drew a large crowd from Bolton and surrounding towns with a procession to the cemetery, floral remembrances praised, and remarks by M Mandigo and other clergy. Numerous relatives from Burlington, Meredith, Cambridge, and nearby towns attended, with many employees walking ahead in the procession.
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Moretown
H. C. Ward
Bolton
A. A. Mandign
Maretown Methodist Episcopal Church
Roland Griffith
Will Kingsbury
Erneat Kingsbury
Haylett
Mr. Ward
Home
Jay Ward
Meredith
Cert
Wari
Hanover
N. Y
C. H. Gates
Cambridge
Mass
Rev
C. M. Bates
Wellesley Hills
Little Sith Duxbury
Ward Hi
A. A. Mandigo
H. Gates
Earl Ward
N. 1
Gates
M. Gates
Wollvaley
Tle
Mas Wee
Lena Ward
Ato Mun- Hie
Frank Graves
Provincetown
Mata
Arf
George Crandall
Bertin
W. M. Ward
Guyette
Burlington
Alfen
Mire
Gylue
McAllister
Fhirre
Mago
Charles Plumlay
Northfield
Gom. Moaily
Tir
S. K . Goodrich
Jud Huntley
Palmer
I Faward Cullen
Raimedell
Waterbury
Death from diphtheria in Randolph area
Henry Hevenstone a one year old boy of Mr and Mrs David Hevenstone living on Park Street died at 7 o clock Monday night from diphtheria after a few days illness. The family, quarantined, kept away from neighbors as health officials attempted to prevent further spread amid limited knowledge of the disease.
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Randolph
Henry
David Hevenstone
Park Street
Down
TE UK
Thane
Palmer resigns as St Johnsbury superintendent of schools
Corwin P. Palmer resigns from the post of superintendent of St Johnsbury public schools. He will devote time to literary and tourist work and move his family to New York. He will join a well known tour agency as a traveling promoter.
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Corwin P. Palmer
St. Johnsbury
St. dJabusbury
Corwie
Palmer
St. Johnnebury
Clen 5
Eloas
New York
Barre to test eight hour day for city departments
City aldermen agreed to trial an eight hour workday for departments starting September 1 after Central Labor union pressure. The plan faces objections over contractor wages and city finances, but an amended report allows the change while keeping a nine hour day for some teams. Additional items covered include band concerts, city hall janitor contract, and several building remodel proposals.
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Barre
Iabor
Central Labor Union
Atreet
Keefe
Alex. Ironside
Alex
Ironside Grid
Masseehu
Connecticut
Aliloran Cook
Keast
Tronside
Galowha A. Bemis
Degatte
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Sam Parks
Garrison
General Funston
E. R. Percy
U. S. Marine
Colorado National Guard
Mission Field
Becker
Manton
Pacquette Bros
Blanche Dubois
OC Business Men's Association In
Syracuse
Fletcher
State
M.C. A
National House of Representatives
John W. Goredon
National House
Howland Hall
Barry
Ite Villeen
Republican Party
J. A DeBoer
Mr. Gordon
Joseph A. Defloer
Mbfilla
Prom Reuken City
DeBoer
Congress
John W. Gordon
A. DeBiver
Harry Daniels
East Montpelier Alo
Anothie Peman
Cornor
Govverer
Bennington
Howe
Charles H. Wishart
Lhe Cally
Fred J. Ladd
Silvio Cardi
Tat A. Perry
B.S. Chreior
William MacDonald
W. Tm, Ager
HH. Perry
S. Mallister Jackson
M.S. Rounds
CM. Willer
Broderick
Oregon
W. Gordon
Marion, Hane
Barra Aldermen
Chairamy Bancraft
Hin
Conk
Frave
Timmelf
Brite
Hoban
Alderman Cook
J. W. Barnett
Nirwor
Heban
Tues
Cook
Loctwell Holra
North Main Etreet
1. Gale
North Seminary Street
A. Houghton
Elim Street
Carswall
Imodel Howe
Ayers
Toewuside
Heath Ges
Washington Street
W. M
North Main
Frederico
Ntotini
We. Smith
Amioll Bubldinige
Patterson Street
FE Marriatti
Patrick Prown
North Main Street
W. Stone
Gmotte Springs
Tristan
Charles Condi
Orien
Lea Dole
N. Nornitnilay
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