Mexico Crisis Deepens Over Foreign Safety Demands
President Wilson and cabinet pressed for punishment of Zapata forces in Mexico City after the McManus murder. The note demanded protection for foreigners and reparation to the victim’s family, with Carranza and Obregon held responsible for safety and evacuation lines to Veracruz and capital. Reports mention looting near Popotla after Obregon left, and Britain seeking explanation for the detention of the Wyvisbrook in Campeche.
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Washington
Wilson
Balazar
Zapatas
McManus
State Department
Calazar
Roops
Ynes
Thomas Fountain
Madero
Obregon
Carranza
Zapata
Mexico City
Mandani A
Zapata Salazar
Vera Cruz
United States
Mexico
Mestco City
Obregoo
Popotla
Caberal Carranza
Sture
Wyvisbrook
Muir
Carrans
Campeche
Mexicco
American Citizen McManus Killed in Mexico City
John D. McManus formerly of Chicago, a prominent American in Mexico City, was killed when Zapata forces entered the city. Reports conflict over who fired first as his house was looted after the attack, and Brazilian authorities promised punishment for the killers while arranging food shipments.
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Washington
John D. McManus
Chicago
Mexico City
Zapata
State Department
Salazar
McManus
Bryan
Wilson
Zapatistas
Rarona
Guerra
Mrs J D Rockefeller Dies at Pocantico Hills
Mrs J D Rockefeller wife of the world’s richest man died at Pocantico Hills New York after weeks of illness from anaemia and age. She was born Laura Spelman in 1839 in Ohio and met John D Rockefeller in Cleveland as a teen.
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New York
J. D. Rockefeller
Pocantico Hills
Rockefeller
Cleveland
N. Y
Laura
Ja Spelman Rockefeller
Hia
Vila Associates
Gen Scott Seeks Peaceful End to Indian War Campaign
Gen Scott travels with Brig Gen Hugh L. Beote and Indian guides to meet Piute and Navajo outlaws. He plans no display of force until peaceful councils fail. A Piute girl shot in February survives after Navajos care for her. Scouts report 600 renegade camps abandoned and a recovered horn from Posey’s group.
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Hugh L. Beote
Amk
Citger
Dane Peery
Mar
Piute Outhaws
Gene Boot
Indian Agent
Paneenty
Aulone Michie
Randolph
Polk
Posey
Hatch
Pie
Comb Wach
Butler Canga
Mexicana storm palace to free kidnapped priests
Dispatches report two thousand Mexicana besieged the national palace in Mexico City to free 250 imprisoned Catholic priests, a riot ensued with Chief Gustavio stabbed, two media leaders killed and many injured. Chicago's John B. McManus noted as a key financial agent for Bryant, McKenny & Co. Mexican army officials say Europe may demand US gun factories, potentially ending four years of revolutions as arms shipments to Mexico stall for two years.
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Los Angeles
Cal
National Palace
Mexico City
Gustavio
Europe
United States
Mexico
Mesxico
War Secretary Delays Manuever Plans At Border Situation
Secretary of War Garrison delayed a decision on army involvement in maneuvers for at least ten days. Officials fear moving troops from the Mexican border could provoke trouble or an international incident. Brig Gen Mills announced joint summer camps for various corps and noted regulars concentrating on the border would limit infantry maneuvers. Navy plans advance with possible Atlantic fleet involvement in Mexico by May.
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Washington
New York
Garrison
Mills
Militia Division
War Department
Signal Corps
Medical Corps
Mexico
New York Harbor
British Warships Wait Outside for Prinz Eitel Friedrich
Confidential reports from Newport News indicate the German cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich in drydock may be interned. British and French cruisers are nearby awaiting action, with officials expecting the vessel to remain in port for safety and diplomatic handling.
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Prinz Eitel Fried
Washington
Prinz Eitel Friedrich
Newport News
Great Britain
Virginia Capes
United States
Feers
Treasury Department
Wilson
Peters
Pring
Samuel W. Sewall
Bath
Frye
Wilhelm Thierikhene
Bitel
William P. Frye
Pring Eitel Friedrich
Germany
Foreign Office
Gererd
Berlin
Merngtorff
Gerwaty
Pring Ettel Friedrich
Baiet
Offichale
Man Kills Self After Rebuff by Fiancé in Chicago
Chicago detectives probe a puzzling death as F. W. White, a bookkeeper, is believed to have staged a suicide. He reportedly turned his pockets inside out before leaping from a sixteenth floor window after quarreling with his fiancé Miss Jounie Johnson. No sign of a struggle found.
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Chicago
Oe Joop
Ulcide
Althe
White
Jounie Johnson
Jetters
Enchup
Ten Dever
Whites
Mysery
Turks Refuse Surrender as Smyrna Bombardment Intensifies
The Turkish commander at Smyrna rejects surrender after a 24 hour truce. British and French forces shell Turkish batteries inside the harbor while residents flee toward the railway toward Constantinople. A French expeditionary command appears imminent as Allied forces press the Dardanelles.
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London
Smyrna
Pierse
Athens
Tendos
Tenedos
Constantinople
Dardanelles
French War Office
Uat
Turkey
Paria
Levante
Amadée
Morocco
Howse
Asia Minor
Suez Canal
Girl arrested for masquerading as a boy in Denver
Irene Rape, 16, daughter of Owen W. Rape of 985 King Street, was detained at the Upton depot by special police after being found dressed as a boy. She admitted plans to be a boy and to ride freight trains toward destinations including Wyoming and the Frisco fair. She had previously ridden as a boy to Fort Worth, Texas. Chief O Neill released her after a warning against disguising as a boy.
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Denver
Marche
Irene Rape
Owen W
King Street
Brown Palace
Upton Depot
Wyoming
Fort Worth
Texas
Eye
Gil
O'Neill
Nevers
Uying
Weather Forecast For Wyoming Into Weekend
The forecast notes scattered snow for the southern portion and pranty snow in the north with another system likely Saturday and Sunday. Local conditions suggest a wintry mix may impact travel across the central region.
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Washington
Wyoming
Increased Rates and Higher Wages as Demand Topic
The article reports railroad wage hearings with counsel C Wright outlining possible revenue gains from proposed rate increases across the Midwest grain rail network. It also notes testimony on firemen working conditions and wages including long shifts and past earnings, with witnesses from Illinois towns describing strained conditions and concerns about future work.
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Chicago
Western Railroad
White
Galesburg, Jr
Galeburg
Chas, Hinds
Carl Rudolph
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