Border raid leaves three soldiers dead in Texas
A Vilalist raid across the border near Brewster County Texas kills three U S soldiers and a 10 year old boy while two American civilians are kidnapped. The attack near Glenn Springs Buquillas and Deemers prompts Maj Gen Funston to dispatch four cavalry troops to reinforce the frontier as a joint U S Mexican conference on cooperation stalls.
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el Paso
Texas
Villistas
Francisco
Villa
Columbus
Three Zeppelins Lost In Two Days Amid European War
German air raids falter as three Zeppelins are shot down in two days. One ashore on the Norwegian coast May 3, another down off Schleswig by a British squadron, and a third hit by French guns at Saloniki. Saloniki rejoices after fighting seas of shells and searchlights over the harbor. The final wreck is seen near the Vardar estuary after a bright flare and two loud reports.
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London
Germany
Schleswig
Saloniki
Vardar River
Night Attack on Troops in Texas Big Bend Raid
Details of a border raid reach Gen. Funston via Maj. O B Meyer. Bandits crossed the Rio Grande on May 5 south of Terlingua, moved toward Glenn Springs, clashed with Troop A for hours, killing three American soldiers, wounding others, and looting stores at Glenn Springs and Boquillas before retreating into Mexico with two captured men likely killed. Local ranchers reinforced the defenders until dawn.
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Brewy
Big Bend
Texas
Glenn Springs
Buquillas
Deemers
el Paso
Frederick Funston
Presidio
Alpine
Geo. Bell, Jr
Col
Cervantes
Obregon
Amador
Juarez
Gavira
Santos
Andres Garcia
Funston
O. B. Meyer
Fourteenth Cavalry
Marfa
Meyer
Rio Grande
Terlingua
Sergt. Smith
Cohen, Coloe
Rogers
Herand
Smith
Marathon
Southern Pacific
Cr. G. Compton
Boquillas
John Deemers
Mexico
Louis Coyer
Deemer
Coyer
Liner Clan MacFadden Reports U Boat Encounter
The British liner Clan MacFadden arrived at Gravesend after shelling by two German submarines. The ship fired back and believed it destroyed one submarine. A first attack in the Bay of Biscay had 60 shots at 50 yards. three hours later a torpedo narrowly missed the ship.
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London
Clan MacFadden
Gravesend
Africa
Bay of Biscay
Villa raid reported in Santa Barbara Mexico
El Paso report notes Pancho Villa, the pet bandit, has seized Juarez reports Villa raided Santa Barbara to enliven a dull scene while Carranza delays approval of the Scott Obregon agreement. Villa’s pursuit by the Washington government is stated as abandoned.
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el Paso
Tex
Pancho Villa
Washington
Juarez
Carranza
Villa
Santa Barbara
Germany Signals Hope for U Boat Tactics Shift
President Wilson awaits tangible proof of Germany abandoning submarine warfare. Officials say Berlin notes meet US demand for a declaration of change, while Congress remains cautious and watches for concrete actions, not rhetoric.
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Wilson
Germany
Congress
Life sentence commuted for Countess Markievicz in Dublin revolt
Dublin reports Countess Georgiana Markievicz is sentenced to death at court martial but commuted to life penal servitude along with Henry O Hanrahan. Plunkett brothers George and John see death sentences changed to ten years penal servitude. No full civilian death toll released though 160 dead are counted. many remain unregistered.
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Dublin
Georgiana Markievez
Henry O’hanrahan
George
John Plunkett
Joseph Plunkett
Mexican Terms Agreed On Between Scott and Obregon
President Wilson announced a tentative agreement between Gen. Scott and Gen. Obregon on future operations of American and Mexican forces in Mexico. It is described as a basis for cooperation to prevent misunderstandings and strengthen cordial relations. The American government has telegraphed acceptance to Gen. Scott. formal exchange awaits Obregon’s approval from Gen. Carranza.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Berlin
Wilson
Congress
Scott
Gen. Obregon
Mexico
el Paso
Baker
Carranza
Four Irish rebels shot after court martial in London
Four signers of the Irish Proclamation were tried by court martial, found guilty and executed. Patrick Pearce, James Connolly, Thomas J. Clark and Thomas MacDonough were killed. Three other signers were sentenced to three years. Augustine Birrell resigned as chief secretary. Dublin slowly stabilizing. Dublin fire department puts damage at 1,000,000 pounds to buildings and 750,000 pounds to stock, with 179 buildings affected.
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London
Patrick H. Pearce
Ireland
James Connolly
Irish Republican Army
Thomas J. Clark
Thomas MacDonough
Asquith
House of Commons
Augustine Birrell
Birrell
Treasury Bench
Dublin
Conferees Clash on Army Reorganization Details
Washington reports conferees on the army reorganization bill disagree on key points including the federal Volunteer army reserve and a $16,000,000 nitrate plant amendment. They had tentatively settled on a peace time standing army of 180,000 and war time expansion to 220,000, with the house plan pushing toward 400,000 under a flexible expansion scheme.
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Washington
House
Federal Volunteer Army Reserve
Senate
Arrest of American in Revolt in Dublin
James M. Sullivan of New York former American minister to Santo Domingo was arrested by Dublin military authorities on April 30 for alleged complicity in the Irish rebellion. Mrs Sullivan's May 1 letter to Walter Hines Page prompted a note to Sir Edward Grey seeking full information on custody charges and possible trial. Sullivan had lived in Ireland for some time after leaving the state department.
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London
James M. Sullivan
New York
Santo Domingo
Dublin
Sullivan
Walter Hines Page
Edward Grey
Invitation Refused by Irish in German Trenches
German soldiers opposite the Irish division on the western front posted notices inviting Irishmen to join the Germans. One sign claimed Ireland’s revolution and warned of British bombardment, promising a hearty welcome. The Irish answered by playing Irish tunes and Rule Britannia on mouth organs.
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London
John E. Redmond
William H
K. Redmond
Ireland
Roger Casement
Brittania
Judge Denies Citizenship to I W W Members
Wilkesbarre naturalization court ruled that members of the Industrial Workers of the World cannot obtain citizenship papers. Judge Pete A. O Boyle declared the group undesir able in his decision.
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Ft. W. W
Wilkesbarre
Pete A. O’boyle
Naturalization Court
Industrial Workers of the World
Mississippi briefs fire a mix of crimes and civic notes
Aberdeen John Jackson paid a $100 fine for illegal liquor under a new law targeting store and restaurant possession. Coldwater two black youths used a pistol loaned by the night watchman. Lux McCracken was killed. Natchez detective Frank Walker seeks Villa in Mexico for a $40,000 reward. Belgoni rains raise optimism for cotton, corn. oats growth slowed by cool dry spell. Yazoo City hog cholera spreads. cooperative hog shipping tops $20,000 in three months. Scooba News reports a shooting near Layvender, Rae killed by accident. Yazoo County to build permanent roads with $12,000–$15,000 bonds. Jackson hosts Mississippi Teachers Association convention with 1,500 teachers. Governor Bilbo attends reception.
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Aberdeen
John Jackson
J. M. Acker
Belgoni
Yazoo City
W R. Ritch
Yazoo County
Ritch
Frc
Board of Supervisors
Jackson
Mississippi
Mississippi Teachers’ Association
Galloway Memorial Methodist Church
R. P. Linfield
Biloxi
S. J. Taylor
W. H. Smith
J. W. Broom
Ellisville
Jo County
5. L. Bailey
Jac Public Schools
Theo. G. Bilbo
Bilbo to lead tour of western and northern schools
Gov. Bilbo plans a multi state tour with university and college leaders to inspect higher education institutions in half a dozen western and northern states. The party includes State Superintendent Smith and trustees from several colleges. Lieut. Gov. Aptos will stay at the Capitol during the governor’s absence.
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Jackson
University and College Boards of Trustees
Smith
Joe Cook
the Normal College
J. N. Powers
University
E. L. Brien
Vicksburg
W. C. Trotter
Winona
O. F. Lawrence
Grenada
J.S. Howerton
Tupelo
Bilbo
Ses Gg Ui Aptos
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SAY
Countess Markievez
Patrick Pearce
Hitch
ARMY
San Domingo
Coldwater
Presley
Lux McCracken
Natchez
Frank Walker
Louisiana
Walker
Ed Rae
Hugh Lavender
Lavender
Rae
Layvender
Silbo
Gov
Russell
Capitol
Game and Fish Department
Game and Fish
Z. A. Brantley
Dees
Calhoun
W. O. Lawrence
Calhoun City
Chickasaw
A. R. Sehimsher
Oak Jona
Copiah
Gillis Cato
Hazlehurst
Covington
J. M. Moore
Seminary
DeSoto
Ittawamba
R. S. Roden
Nettleton
Jasper
Nicholson
Paulding
Jones
R. B. Greaves
Lawrence
T. H. Bengon
Monticello
Lincoln
Brookhaven
Marion
Geo. Bayliss
Montgomery
Kit Thompson
O. R. Singleton
Forrest
Tate
Edwin Babb Crockett
Tyre
Tunica
L. Houston
Warren
Ralph Peck
E. B. Buchler
Greenville
Wayne
J. V. Gandy
Waynesboro
Webster
S. L. Gentry
Eupora
Yazoo
T. J. McMaster
Holly Bluff
Brantley
Philadelphia
E Cery Court
Federation of Women’s Clubs
State Board of Health
Tis
Bilbo II
Scales
Eric C. Scales
Mississippi National Guard
Meridian
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