Federals Engage Rebels in Mexican Front near Laredo
Reports from Laredo Texas say Gen. Joaquin Tellet with 1500 federal troops reinforced the garrison after fighting eight rebel bands en route from Monterey. He claims about 250 rebels killed or wounded, with fewer than 10 federal casualties. A large Rebel force is said marching from Matamoros to aid the Neuro Laredo attack.
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Columbia
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Trouble at Studebaker Plants Averted in Detroit
Detroit reports labor trouble at Studebaker following a walkout by several hundred workers. Company says plants run normally, with 1 500 of 2 500 striking workers returned and 66 more seeking jobs. Strikers pledge to press for a general walkout despite no serious violence. The dispute centers on a weekly payday instead of semi monthly.
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Studebaker Corporation
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Hinman Elected President of Marietta College
Geo. Keelur Hinman, former editor of the Chicago Inter Ocean and nine year NY Sun staffer, was elected president of Marietta College to succeed the late Alfred S. Perry. He is 49 years old and recently owned the Chicago Inter Ocean before selling to H. H. Kolil.
Federals Claim Victory as Rebels Retreat near Ord
From Ord, 45 miles north of Guaymas, Gen. Ojeda and Obregon’s forces battled in streets and roofs for two days. Federal reports say Ojeda pressed Obregon at Ortiz but rebels retreated toward Hermosillo, while the constitutional junta disputes retreat lines and claims Ojeda’s escape was cut off.
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Ord
Guaymas
Gulf of California
Oldest Harvard Graduate J. T. Colidge Dies at 66
Cambridge Mass. June 20 Rev J T Colidge Harvard 38 died during commencement after two weeks illness of pneumonia aged 66. His wife died earlier this month after their seventy fifth wedding anniversary. The man who stammers the apt to break his word when telling the truth.
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Mass
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J. T. Colidge
Militant Suffragettes Roil Session at International Congress
At Budapest the International Suffragette Alliance faced near rupture as militants Anne Cobden-Sanderson and Charlotte Despard pressed for equal status with official delegates. Carrie Chapman Catt urged unity and cautioned against internal conflict while five new officers were elected and San Francisco eyed as next host city.
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May Wright Sewall
Congress
San Francisco
Gets Damages for Collision in the Air
Paris verdict in a Milan 1910 aviation collision finds Captain Dickson at fault. Thomas awarded 1000 dollars in damages and 2000 to the aeroplane makers. Dickson to pay eight tenths of costs. Thomas sought 16000 dollars. Dickson claimed 20000 for injuries and loss of his biplane.
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Thomas
Milan
The Right to Lobby in Public Congress Hearings
The article argues lobbyists should be allowed to plead before public committees while also advocating registration of all lobbyists. It supports open public hearings and warns against private persuasion to individual legislators, favoring transparent, regulated access to influence legislation.
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Siadiges
If men had to do ao housework they would probably live in tents
A remark quoted as The State Leader’s take on gender roles appears in Wyoming circulars. The intended humor targets domestic labor expectations, suggesting men would cope poorly with chores. The note reflects cultural attitudes in the medium’s satire.
Harvard Varsity Eight Crushes Yale In Interuniversity Regatta
In New London on June 20 Harvard swept the inter university regatta defeating Yale by 11 lengths in 21 minutes 42 seconds. The Crimson also won earlier races giving Harvard a dominant overall win on the Thames river and prompting light hearted ridicule of Yale rowing.
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Yale
Crimson
Harvard
Thames
Oxford
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Secon
Thames River
Cross and Anderson in row over weight for July 4 bout
Los Angeles June 20 A weight dispute tethers the Cross and Anderson July 4 fight. Donald demands 138 pounds at noon or three hours before ring time while Wallach for Leach Cross cites a promised 133 pounds ringside. A conference with Protemer Mc Carey is set to resolve the issue.
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Los Angeles
Oross-Anderson
Deck Donald
Sam Wallach
Leach Cross
Woodmen Referendum on Rate Increase Set for All Members
The Modern Woodmen of America will vote on a readjustment of rates by a society wide referendum. The move follows protests by members against a rate increase approved at the last head camp in Chicago. All ballots must be submitted by August 3, 1916.
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Rock Island
Woodmen of America
Board of Directors
Chicago
One Live Is Lost In Terrific Storm
Reports from across the state indicate no further loss of life from Wednesday's storm centered near Tallahassee. One man was killed, wire communication partially restored after demoralization.
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Jacksonville
Pia
Tallahassee
Suffragette Miss Lenton Escapes in Male Attire
London June 20 Miss Lillian Lenton a militant suffragette jailed for starting the Kew Tea garden pavilion fire escaped in men’s clothes from a Leeds house where she was held under license. She had broken her license in March after hunger strike illness and was recaptured June 10 at Doncaster. She began another hunger strike and is returned to jail after recovery.
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Lillian Lenton
Kew Tea Garden
Leeds
Miss Lenton
Doncaster
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