Mediation Efforts Rise Over Mexican Crisis
Reports from Vera Cruz and Washington describe U S plans to hand Vera Cruz to Brig Gen Frederick Funston with Rear Admiral Fletcher present, while martial law and court martial questions unfold. Envoys from Argentina Brazil and Chile work on a pacific settlement as U S troops prepare for possible action and Wilson's cabinet meets seeking progress.
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Argentine
Brazil
Chile
Gen. Funston
Vera Cruz
United States Navy
Frederick Funston
Frank & Wletcher
Funston
Army Quartermaster’s Department
Washinton
Latin America
Argentina
United States
Huerta
United
Woman's Day Proclaimed By Governor Stewart
Governor Stewart proclaims Saturday May 2 1914 as Woman's Day urging observance by Montana communities. The proclamation follows Miss Jeannette Rankin's visit and supports nationwide efforts to honor women with coordinated activities.
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Helena
Stewart
Jeannette Rankin
I. S. W. Stewart
Montana
Tense meeting eyed as Carranza and Villa clash in Mexico
Report from El Paso says refugees and Villa's sudden departure to Chihuahua sparked talk of a possible reunion tonight. Observers expect the generals to resolve policy toward the United States and key military command issues, signaling a possible shift in the revolutionary leadership.
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el Paso
Carranza
General Villa
Villa
Chihuahua
United States
Tension Eases Over Safe Exit for Americans from Mexico
Secretary Bryan announced through the British embassy that Huerta officials and Admiral Fletcher arranged for the safe departure of Americans from the Mexican camp and their free exodus from Vera Cruz, easing concerns for Americans in Mexico City and interior towns.
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Washington
Mexico City
Bryan
Huerta
Fletcher
Vera Cruz
Vera Cruz Enforces Martial Law Under Admiral Fletcher
Vera Cruz declares martial law as Rear Admiral Frank F Fletcher asserts control of the port. The proclamation ends local self rule and orders residents to surrender arms by noon, with military authority replacing civilian administration.
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Metcher
Vera Cruz
Frank F. Fletcher
Fletcher
Mexican general Maas to execute seven American prisoners
Wireless advices from Vera Cruz report the Mexican federal General Maas has found seven American prisoners guilty and proposes to execute them. No confirmation of the report.
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New Orleans
Vera Cruz
Maas
Mexican crisis pressures Congress as Huerta defiance sustains
Washington reports show congressional suspensions of the Mexican crisis while the president and cabinet prepare reprisals against General Huerta's defiance. The notice indicates a continuation on page Hight.
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Washington
Congress
Huerta
Scandinavian American bank prepares to open next Monday
Stockholders met in banking rooms on Saturday to finalize bylaws and elect officers for the Scandinavian American bank. W. P. Franklin as president F. R. Hickman as vice president Elmer J. Mo as cashier. Directors include Franklin Hickman Mo Kirkwood Loasby Loving Campbell with Berkener named as seventh member in updated articles. The bank opens at 9 AM next Monday.
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American Bank
W. P. Franklin
F. R. Hickman
Elmer J. Mo
John W. Kirkwood
George A. Loasby
Jay Loving
C. W. Campbell
Edwin F. Rberkener
Sleepy Eye
Minn
Berkener
Sweet Grass County
Citizens State Bank
Kids of All Kinds Make One Big Hit
Big Timber hosts school entertainment at the Auditorium with overflow seating and a standing crowd. Eighth graders perform The Depot Lunch Counter to close the show, with all acts praised for training and effort. Net receipts reach $90 to fund three students entering the state spelling contest at Helena.
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RH. A. Erickson
Helena
Woman Suffrage Day Observed In Big Timber
On Saturday May 2 suffragists nationwide plan a demonstration for Votes for Women. Governor Stewart of Montana proclaims the day a holiday. The Big Timber Equal Suffrage League hosts a 3 p.m. reception and program at Mrs W P Franklin’s home with a souvenir for attendees.
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United States
Stewart
Montana
National Woman Suffrage Association
Big Timber Equal Suffrage League
W. P. Franklin
Sheriff Guthrie Faces First Jail Escape
H Arnold, an inmate trusted to help with jail chores, slipped out last night after signaling the lock from outside. Guthrie led a posse in pursuit but Arnold, in undershirt and old trousers, remains at large. he was serving 25 days for passing worthless checks and is sought on a Billings warrant.
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Columbuer
Robert Guthrie
Stillwater County
H. Arnold
Guthrie
Arnold
Billings
Government Takes Hand In Colorado Trouble
President Wilson extended federal protection to Colorado as riots and battles flare between state militia mine guards and strikers. Governor Ammons asked for aid, joined by Colorado congressional delegation mine owners and miners. Federal troops would stay only to maintain order until the state reasserts authority.
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Washington
Wilson
Colorado
Ammons
Congress
Post office to weigh all parcels sent by Augustas Sheridan order
Weighing all parcels post now begins on the 26th inst with Augusta Sheridan instructing staff to record every ounce and its destination. If parcel volume grows weighing may move to Fairbanks scales at the rear of the post office to ensure full weights are captured.
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Augusta C. Sheridan
Judge Stark Frees Habeas Corpus Defendant in Big Timber
Judge A P Stark from Livingston held court Tuesday. The major action involved George Ellsworth's habeas corpus petition after a guilty plea for adultery resulting in 90 days in jail and a 250 dollar fine. The county attorney did not oppose. Stark ordered discharge at the 90 day mark. Other matters included citizenship papers for Ole Jodestal and multiple civil cases involving A L Thomas and C I Thomas with denials and extensions. A divorce degree was signed for Charlotte W Hanley versus H C Hanley with no appearance by the defendant.
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Justice Court
Stark
Ole Jodestal
John E. King
A. L. Thomas
Stillwater County
Commercial Bank & Trust Co
C. I. Thomas
C. S. Thomas
Charlotte W. Hanley
H. C. Hanly
Interscholastic Track Meet Invited at Missoula
The Pioneer notes an invitation from J. P. Rowe chairman of the interscholastic committee to attend the interscholastic track and field meet in Missoula on May 12 13 14 and 15. The rider promises a good time for the general public and newspapermen and urges arrangements to attend.
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J. P. Rowe
Missoula
Lambing yields show strong band average for Sigurd Lavold
Sigurd Lavold reports finishing lambing with 1 150 ewes producing 1 165 lambs. The herd increased compared to last year when the 1 150 ewes produced eight sets of twins while this season yields 50 pairs of twins.
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Sigurd Lavold
Sweet Grass Co. Honored at Montana Stockgrowers Meet
Wallis Huidekoper led Sweet Grass County at the Montana Stockgrowers association annual gathering in Miles City. Officers elected included Rolla P. Heren as president and D W Raymond as secretary treasurer with 26 new members, plus a push to grow membership to 2000 and a full committee drive.
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Sweet Grass County
Montana Stockgrowers’ Association
Miles City
Wallis Huidekoper
Raymond
Rolla P. Heren
W. W. Terrett
D. W. Raymond
Heren
John T. Murphy
Musselshell
Mizpah Creek
Custer County
Wallis
Montana
Brandenberg
Stout
Young Howry Wanted in Los Angeles California
J H Howry the youth who pleaded guilty for a forged Grand hotel check was sentenced to two years then paroled now on a cross country spree leaving worthless checks. Sheriff Fallang aided by an LA detective bureau seeks photo as Howry runs up bills and bad checks across towns.
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J. H. Howry
Fallang
Los Angeles
Merchants National Bank of Billings
Howry
Wool Clips Sold By A. H. Arneson To Chicago Firm
A. H. Arneson of this city sells a wood clip weighing 25 000 pounds to Silverman Bros of Chicago for 18 cents per pound. The sale is arranged through Wm. Rae Jr of Billings.
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A. H. Arneson
Silverman Bros
Chicago
Wm. Rae, Jr
Bilings
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Mexico
Robert J. Kerr
Administration of Justice
M. Jusserand
Riano
Portillo Y. Rojas
Rio de Janeiro
O Paiz
Navy Department
Badger
Ss. V. Stewart
W.P. Franklin
Elmer J. MoCashier
Big Timber
Sheriff Guthrie
A. P. Stark
Livingston
Sweet Grass CO
Tom Stout
Young Howry
Cal
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