Nation Unites in Mourning for Vera Cruz Dead
New York joins a nationwide tribute for 19 sailors and marines lost at Vera Cruz. President Wilson leads the procession from the Battery to the Brooklyn navy yard as a million people observe a solemn funeral with 17 coffins borne by four horses each and 17 gun caissons.
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Tribute to Vera Cruz dead echoes duty and unity
President Wilson in New York eulogizes nineteen sailors and marines killed at Vera Cruz. He links their sacrifice to national duty, unity of American blood, and the future, urging steadfast service and pride beyond grief.
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Postal Savings Bank Sees 863 New Accounts in District
Postmaster Mansfield reports 863 new accounts opened in the postal savings banks across the district during the past month.
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Postal Savings Bank
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Postal Savings Banks
Photographers Detained in Mexico City Arrests Released
Vera Cruz May 11 Walter C. Whiffen AP correspondent arrested on arrival in Mexico City and released after cross examination. A J Sutton Washington photographer also detained and released after authorities searched baggage and train passengers for arms and papers.
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President Wilson Enjoys Long Island Motor Ride
President Wilson rode an afternoon motor tour to Long Island, leaving at 2 30 p m and returning to Colonel House’s residence at 6 30 p m. He stopped briefly at Piping Rock Country Club to walk the grounds, then continued to Colonel Hanse’s home where he planned to stay.
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Midnight Train for Washington
A terse note indicates departure on a midnight train bound for Washington. The fragment suggests travel or routine movement toward the capital, with no accompanying dates or names available in the readable text.
Brazilian Minister Pleads for Snipers Held in Vera Cruz
Representations to the State Department were made by Brazil via its Mexico City minister for five South Americans arrested at Vera Cruz on charges of firing on American sailors and marines during the Vera Cruz occupation. The group includes three Brazilians, a Peruvian, and a Chilean aboard a Norwegian merchant ship. An officer captured them and handed them to General Funston for trial by military commission, with the death penalty noted.
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Married 60 Years. Mr and Mrs Daniel Durgin Honored
Newton, N H May 11 Mr and Mrs Daniel Anderson Durgin marked their 60th wedding anniversary. Married in Haverhill Massachusetts the couple has seven children five living attended the celebration. Mr Durgin recently turned 80 and made fourteen pairs of shoes. Mrs Durgin at 77 is described as a very active woman.
Mayr's Stomach Remedy hailed as blessing in Danvers
Massachusetts woman Mrs. W H Brown reports years of stomach trouble eased after using Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy. She claims quick relief and urges friends to try it. The advertisement cites widespread letters praising results for stomach liver and bowel issues and warns of imitators. Geo H Mayr Mfg Chemist offers free book via Chicago address.
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Mfg
Whiting St
Chicago
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