Mexican Rebels Readying Advance Near Torreon
In a con centrated region about Pernoil the rebels tonight await orders from Orozco to advance. Orozco left at noon to direct operations expected to lead to a battle near Torreon. Rebel scouts report federals resting and Salazar advancing toward Torreon. Juarez reports Gomez proclaimed provisional president and aims to make Juarez headquaters. The plan to move capital to Chihuahua was upset by Orozco departure.
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Orozco
Peronil
Jiminez
Mexico
Pernoil
Torreon
Salazar
Juarez
American Consular Agent Resigns in Cananea
Cananea Mexico May 6 Marl on 8 McCarthy American consular agent at Alamos resigned and left for the United States early last week. Reason given rumors of an impending anti American demonstration. Practically every American in that district has departed.
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Cananea
Mexico
Marlon
McCarthy
Alamos
United States
British Warship Algerine Heading to Mexican Ports
The British warship Algerine will sail from Esquimalt to Mazatlan and other Mexican ports to protect British interests amid outbreaks reported at Mazatlan Sap Dias and other towns. Arrival in Mazatlan anticipated within two weeks.
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Vitoria
B. C
Algerine
Baquimalt
Mexican
Mazatlan
Sap Dias
Troops to the Mexican Border and Fort Russell Shuffle
Unofficial Cheyenne reports say the Ninth Cavalry colored regiment is bound for the Mexican border while Fort Russell’s infantry and artillery stay put this summer. Colorado and Southern Railway ordered 75 livestock cars and many plate and box cars, with yard crews loading gear for troop movement. Scouts tracked officers and horses as the Ninth Cavalry may be replaced by another regiment, possibly from the eastern department, with cavalry rush plans shaping border defense. In May 6 Chicago, John Snell fatally wounded his son Arthur after a dispute over access to the wife, a stepdaughter of the elder Snell, leading to a deadly confrontation at the father’s home.
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Cheyenne
Ninth Cavalry
Fort Roussell
Colorado & Southern Railroad
War Department
Washington
Fort Russell
Ninth
Shila
Arizona
California
Department of the East
Wyoming
Chicago
John Snell
Arthur
Snell
Astor's Son Weeps With Young Bride
Vincent Astor, still a minor, endures grief after the Titanic disaster while comforting Mrs. Madeline Force Astor. He has been in seclusion with his mother Ava Wiking Astor, attending to her wishes and ensuring arrangements, as headlines follow the events of the funeral.
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New York
Vincent Astor
Ava Wiking Astor
Vincent
Madeline Force Astor
Good Roads Plank Moves Federal Aid to Local Roads
Washington May 6 The Democratic platform at Denver endorses federal aid to state and local authorities for post road construction and maintenance. The Shackleford amendment proposes 10 to 18 million dollars yearly to reimburse carriers in rural free delivery, with three classes A B and C payments per mile. The plan aims to direct more public money to rural areas as urban spending dominates in recent decades.
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C. H H. Tavenner
Washington
National Democratic Party
Denver
Democratic Hous of Representatives
Shackleford
Boy Cyclist Crashes Through Albany Hotel Window
A cyclist named Jaynoh lost control while racing another boy along the viaduct and crashed into the Albany hotel cafe front, breaking through the plate glass. He sustained cuts to the face and hands and was treated at the police station, with his condition later described as fortunate.
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Albany
Jaynah
Jaynoh
Howe
Edison to Spend Millions on Educational Films
Edison plans to invest three million dollars over eight years to create a repertory of educational films for use in schools. He believes motion pictures can engage students who dislike traditional schooling and intends to deploy agents worldwide to gather material for the projects.
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Orange
N. J
Thomas A. Edison
Edison
Democratic Central Body Meets Today in Cheyenne
The Democratic state central committee will meet in Cheyenne this afternoon to select delegates to the State Convention under the new primary law. Ex-Governor Osborne, visiting Cheyenne, says no presidential candidate has secured a decisive lead yet.
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Democratic State Central Committee
Cheyenne
Oubia
Baltimore
Washington
Osborne
Clark and Johnston Win in Large School Election
In Cheyenne, John K. Clark and A. D. Johnston won three year terms as school trustees amid a high turnout. Johnston will succeed himself as part of a district decision to raise the school levy by one mill. Clark led with 440 votes and Johnston had 491. George H. Treastle briefly ran and tallied 18% in the race.
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John K. Clark
A. D. Johnston
Cheyenne
Clark
Johnston
George H. Treastle
Leaky boat tragedy claims soldier in Cheyenne lake
John J. Wentland of Battery F Fourth Field Artillery drowned when a leaky improvised fishing boat capsized in Bloane's Lake after failing to swim. His companion, rescued in near freezing water, remained in critical condition as efforts to recover Wentland continued.
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Bloane’s
John J. Wentland
Fourth Field Artillery
Wentland
Cheyenne
Government to Seek Dissolution of Packing Company
Washington May rumors say the government plans to file a civil anti trust suit to dissolve the National Packing Company unless voluntary action is taken. The new bill would differ from the old one and include facts from the criminal trial. No friendly settlement talks have been proposed.
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Washington, May
Toilar
National Packing Company
Twstorony
May full of conventions Teddy claims victory
Washington reports a busy May in the Republican pre-convention race. Roosevelt gains momentum as California, Maryland, and New Jersey primaries approach while Ohio and South Dakota keep to district or state schedules. The Penneytrania victory adds delegates, signaling a Roosevelt surge toward the nomination.
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Washington, D. C
Ohio
South Dakota
Arizona
Roosevelt
Penneytrania
Col
Maryland
Roosevelt Clark Win Large Share In Maryland Primaries
Early returns from Maryland show Roosevelt and Clark leading across Baltimore and other counties with delegates to the state convention. Republicans report Roosevelt and Taft totals while Democrats split among Clark Harmon and Wilson with delegates bound on first ballot. If no majority emerges, national delegate votes may be contested at the national convention.
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Baltimore
Roosevelt
Clark
Baltimore City
Champ Clark
Judson Harmon
Wootrow Wilson
Wilson Carries Texas by Big Vote Over Clark
Dallas May 6 Returns from the Democratic primary in Texas show Woodrow Wilson leading with about 30 percent, Judie Harmon 8 4, Champ Clark 203. A large share of precincts lack results and many counties either abstained or failed to instruct delegates, leaving full statewide results uncertain. Republican counts from Texas are incomplete with contention expected Tuesday as Roosevelt supporters claim fourteen districts. Colonel Leon’s Texas residency dispute is noted with health and residence questions involving Sherman and Colorado Springs.
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Baltimore
Baltimore City
Roosevelt
Taft
Clark
Harmon
Wilson
Dallas
Tex
Texas
Woodrowson
Judie Harmon
Champ Clark
State Coheynion
Repubil
Racecrest
Lyon
Shamadah
Leon Reeldee
Colorado Springs
Colo
Leon
Sherman
Taft Endorsed At Republican National Convention Vote
Delegates urged Taft support at the Republican National Convention today in Falls, with Taft’s administration scheme endorsed by the party.
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San Antonio
Estava
Eagle Pass
Cuatro Cienegas
Monclova
Cahuila
Jesus Caranza
Piedras Negras
Eagh Pass
Beloving
Cuatro Ciene Bas
Salt Lake City
Utah
James D. Harvey
el Paso
Diaz
Moroni
Salt Lake
Moron
Mexico City
J. W.C. Love
Guanajato
Love
Consul McCarthy
Astor
Clark and Johnston
Sloan’s Lake
Companion
Teddy
Marsland
Apite
New Jersey
Col Heosent
Mar Cth
New Jeries
Nevada
Speaker
Pavors Taft
Rpublican National
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