Rebels Await Orders as Orozco Moves Toward Torreon
In a concentrated region near Pernoil rebels await Orozco directed operations expected to trigger a battle near Torreon. Salazar reportedly advances toward Torreon while federals rest for an anticipated attack. Juarez hosts Gomez as provisional Mexican leader and provisional capital shifts planned to Chihuahua. A Cuatro Cienegas battle near Monclova leaves 700 rebels dead as federals engage 1,800 rebels. Diaz Mormon colony murder victim James D. Harvey, a Utah native with fourteen children, is noted. Dr Love from Guanato is robbed of 10000 dollars near the Mexican Herald office as politics boost graft.
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Jiminez
Mexico
Pernoil
Orozco
Torreon
Salazar
San Antonio
Tex
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
American Consular Agent Resigns in Cananea Turmoil
Cananea Mexico May 6 Marlon 8 McCarthy American consular agent at Alamos resigned and left for the United States early last week. The stated reason is rumors of an impending anti American demonstration. Practically every American in that district has departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cananea
Mexico
Marlon
McCarthy
Alamos
United States
British Warship Algerine Heads for Mexican Ports
The British warship Algerine will leave Esquimalt for Mazatlan and other Mexican ports to protect British interests amid outbreaks reported from Mazatlan Sap Dias and nearby ports. The vessel is expected to reach Mazatlan within about two weeks.
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Vitoria
B. C
Algerine
Baquimalt
Mexican
Mazatlan
Sap Dias
Troops and Cars Shift for Border Patrol
Unofficial Cheyenne reports say the Ninth Cavalry will move to the Mexican border while Fort Russell infantry and artillery stay put this summer. Colorado and Southern Railroad prepared 75 livestock cars and other cars for troop needs, with wagons and equipment moved to the spur. Authorities expect cavalry shifts to occur soon and deny broad militia mobilization. In May, John Snell fatally wounded his son Arthur during a dispute over access to the wife, a stepdaughter of Snell, at the elder Snell 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 in seclusion with his mother Ava Wiking Astor after the Titanic disaster and funeral. The minor son comforted Mrs Madeline Force Astor, tending to her wishes and upholding social conventions in the days following the tragedy.
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Astor
New York
Vincent Astor
Ava Wiking Astor
Vincent
Madeline Force Astor
Poor Roads Drive People Away From The Farms
Washington May 6 We favor federal aid to state and local authorities in the construction and maintenance of post roads. The Democratic platform at Denver endorses road funding with a Shackleford amendment proposing 10 to 18 million dollars yearly for rural free delivery routes. It classifies payments by mile quality A 25 dollars B 20 dollars C 15. The piece notes urban spending exceeds rural and cites rural share of population drop from about 60 to 46 percent over 25 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H H. Tavenner
Washington
National Democratic Party
Denver
Democratic Hous of Representatives
Shackleford
Boy Cyclist Tumbles Through Albany Hotel Window
A boy cyclist wrecked his bicycle while racing with a companion along the viaduct and plunged through the Albany hotel restaurant window. He suffered cuts to the face and hands and was taken to the police station for treatment before returning home.
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Albany
Jaynah
Jaynoh
Howe
Edison to Spend 3 Million on Educational Films
Thomas A. Edison plans to invest 3 million dollars and eight years in creating a library of educational films. He believes moving pictures will engage students who dislike traditional schooling and enable them to learn from screen presentations. Edison will dispatch agents worldwide to collect material for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange
N. J
Thomas A. Edison
Edison
Democratic Central Body Meets Today in Cheyenne
A meeting of the Democratic state central committee is set for Cheyenne this afternoon to select delegates to the State Convention under the new primary law. Ex Governor Osborne, stopping in Cheyenne, says no presidential candidate holds a clear lead yet and notes the field remains unsettled.
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Democratic State Central Committee
Cheyenne
Oubia
Baltimore
Washington
Osborne
Clark and Johnston Win in Large District School Election
In Cheyenne, John K. Clark and A D Johnston were elected school trustees for three years while a mill levy increase passed by a hard won majority. Clark led with 440 votes and Johnston followed at 491. Councilman George H Treastle entered late to contest a brief run, securing 18 percent.
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John K. Clark
A. D. Johnston
Cheyenne
Clark
Johnston
George H. Treastle
Leaky Boat Tragedy Claims Soldier at Cheyenne Lake
Two soldiers, John J. Wentland of Battery F, Fourth Field Artillery, and a companion, fished in Bloane's lake using a leaky skiff. The boat sank in near freezing water, Wentland drowned as he could not swim, while the other man escaped to shore but remained in critical condition. Local volunteers and police dragged for the body without success last night. first drowning in Cheyenne this season.
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Bloane’s
John J. Wentland
Fourth Field Artillery
Wentland
Cheyenne
Government to Seek Dissolution of National Packing Co
Washington May The government plans to file a civil anti trust suit to dissolve the National Packing Company unless the corporation acts voluntarily. The new bill will differ from the old one and include allegations from the criminal trial. No friendly settlements have been proposed.
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Washington, May
Toilar
National Packing Company
Twstorony
May full of conventions Teddy claims victory
Washington dispatch outlines Roosevelt gains as May begins pre con vention campaign. Penneytrania convention boosts Col Roosevelt with twelve delegates at large. California Maryland and New Jersey primaries loom with likely Roosevelt victories shaping delegate totals. Nevada meets March 6 as Maryland and California primaries set for May 11 and 29 respectively.
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Teddy
Washington, D. C
Ohio
South Dakota
Arizona
Roosevelt
Penneytrania
Col
Maryland
Taft
Marsland
Apite
New Jersey
Col Heosent
Mar Cth
California
New Jeries
Nevada
Roosevelt Clark Lead In Maryland Primaries For State Delegates
Early Maryland primary returns show Roosevelt and Clark winning most delegates in Baltimore city and nearby counties. Republican totals allocate 129 state delegates with winner take all national delegates, while Democrats split among Clark Harmon and Wilson as the field remains unsettled. If no Democrat gains a majority, national delegates could be contested at the 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 30 percent, Judie Harmon 84, Champ Clark 203, and a large share of precincts still unheard. County results and instructions to the state convention on May 25 are unsettled, with reform and county considerations complicating the race. Republicans prepare for county contention and Roosevelt signals in Texas from Lyon and independent statements. Colonel Leon’s Texas residency question is noted as health concerns persist for Mrs. Leon.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Woodrowson
Judie Harmon
Champ Clark
State Coheynion
Repubil
Racecrest
Lyon
Roosevelt
Shamadah
Leon Reeldee
Colorado Springs
Colo
Leon
Sherman
Taft Endorsed At Republican Convention In Fallen
Delegates gather for the Republican National Convention with Taft endorsed by local administration. The event signals support for Taft as the party sets its national platform in Fallen.
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Peronil
Gomez
Juarez
Consul McCarthy
Clark and Johnston
Sloan’s Lake
Companion
Speaker
Wilson
Harmon
Pavors Taft
Rpublican National
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