Constitutionalists Sweep Tepic and Key Ports in Mexico Fight
Telegraph reports from Durango say the constitutionalists captured Tepic the capital of Tepic state and towns Santiago Excuviilan and Port San Blaz after a 24 hour engagement. Huerta representatives arrive in Washington for mediation as parks disappearance and Parks execution are investigated. Marines and nurses attend President Wilson's Brooklyn funeral sermon for Vera Cruz dead.
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Juarez
Carranca
Durango
Constitutionalists
Tepic
Teplec
Constitutionalista
Santiago
Excuviilan
Port San Blaz
Washington
Tuxpan
Admiral Howard
Guaymas
Vera Cruz
Parks
Mexico City
Huerta
Six Still Loyal to General Jacob Coxey in Maryland
Frederick Md May 16 six privates remain loyal as Gen Jacob Coxey arrives leading his march on Washington. The general Mrs Coxey and their daughter head the cavalcade with their son on a donkey and a bugler and drummer on foot. Coxey plans to press on to Washington despite desertions.
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Frederick, Md
Jacob Coxey
Washington
Coxey
Perjured Evidence Seen as Strong Enough to Convict Becker
In New York the Becker murder trial nears Monday with prosecutors bolstering their case. Key underworld witnesses Bald Jack Rose Bridgie Webber and Harry Wallon testify Becker pressured or orchestrated the killing to cover his tracks.
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Becker
New York
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Bald Jack
Bridgie Webber
Harry Wallon
Leutenant
Hes
Comber
Faye
Whitman
Jack Rose
Harlem
Harry Cohen
Moe Levy
Levy
Rose
Vailon
Jacob Goldman
Lafayette
Rose Rosenhas
Statue of Commodore Barry Unveiled in Franklin Park
In Franklin Park Washington a bronze statue of Commodore John Barry was unveiled before thousands including Cabinet members senators and press figures with President Wilson as the keynote speaker. Secretary Daniels presided and Wilson spoke on patriotism as a principle. The crowd stood for the Star Spangled Banner as wreaths were placed around the statue.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Wilson
Daniels
John Barry
Franklin Park
Harding
Iron Workers Back To Prison In Dynamite Conspiracy Case
Chicago May 16 All defendants in the structural Iron workers dynamite conspiracy now on bonds or with convictions affirmed face surrender to Leavenworth or the local penitentiary in three weeks. The court considers Olaf Tveiltmoe Richard H Houlihan and William Bernhardt for new trials while the government asks for a rehearing.
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Chicago
Structural Iron Workers
Leavenworth
Olaf Tveiltmoe
Richard H. Houlihan
William Bernhardt
Motordrome at Luna Park Closed After Injuries
In Cleveland on May 16 an accident in Luna Park’s motordrome left five injured, three racers and two spectators, with officials announcing permanent closure of the facility. A machine struck a motorcycle causing the injuries. all victims were severely hurt.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Luna Park
President Wilson warns Colorado on strike control
President Wilson warns Governor Ammons that Colorado must be ready to maintain peace in strike districts without federal aid. Troops stay only until the state resumes sovereignty. Ammons notes a million dollar militia bond and passes bills on liquor and arms control. Advisors named to assist the governor on future strike developments. Wilson expresses satisfaction with the legislature's work and hopes federal troops can be withdrawn soon.
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Denver
Wilson
Ammons
Colorado
Segaion
John P. Pearson
J. Burris
George Stephan
William B. Bright
Stewera Fincher
C. E. Smedley
Washington
Freight Through Canal Panama Begins May 16
Water borne freight will start passing through the canal on Monday with five barges of miscellaneous cargo towed from Balboa to Cristobal. The exact passage time could not be confirmed by Governor Govthals tonight.
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Panama
Balboa
Cristobal
Govthals
Strikers Fight Militia as Court Delivers Battle Details
In Denver on May 16 the Hamrock court martial heard Lt. Linderfelt recount the Ludlow clash. He said strikers fired first, tents were evacuated, and militia did not shoot until hours later with no looting. Court aims to finish next week as Col. Davis presides. In Trinidad officials probe Forbes battle May 16 after a rubber rifle stock fragment was found on the hill. Colonel Lockett to verify missing rifle stock in disarmament order battle analysis.
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Denver
Patrick J. Hamrock
F. E B. Linderfelt
Ludlow
W. A. Davis
Trinidad
Cole
Forbes
Lockett
Thaw Engages Suite Near Sheriffs Home in New Hampshire
Harry K. Thaw has rented a suite at the Mount Madison house in Gorham for the summer. Sheriff Drew holds Thaw in custody and desires his transfer to his home in Berlin, six miles away.
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Concord
N. H
Harry K. Thaw
Mount Madison
Gorham
Drew
Thaw
Berlin
Wilson Opposes Changes in Anti-Trust Measure
President Wilson says he will oppose changes in pending anti-trust bills urged by labor leaders to narrow exemptions from Sherman act enforcement. The issue came up at a White House conference with President Wilson and Representatives Clayton Webb and Carlin and the House judiciary committee.
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Washington
Preslgen Wilson
White House
Clayton, Webb
Carlin
House
Governors Debate Natural Resource Control at Meeting
Madison, Wis May 16 Western governors press state control of natural resources and plan grants of five percent of public lands for state road building while eastern governors seek national control. Governor William Spry of Utah will present the topic at the June 9 governors conference. The Denver western conference last month backed state control and water law questions loom over land and water management.
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Madison, Wis
Denver
William Spry
Utah
Withdrawal of Basin Oil Lands Shocks Basin Wy.
A May 6 withdrawal order blocks entry and sales of thousands of acres in the Little Buffalo basin and Grass Creek, halting drilling at Basin amid a rush to develop rich anti-clines. Oil men fear losses, hope for later leasing or development opportunities. Grass Creek and Little Buffalo lie about 560 and 70 miles south of Basin.
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Grass Creek Country
Little Buffalo Basin
Basin
Two Boys Die in Duel Over a Young Divorc ee
In Hyden Kentucky a pistol duel ended with the deaths of 18 year old Joe Hensley and 17 year old Hubbard Miniard. Both youths were son and nephew of local families and had been infatuated with Mrs Daley Adama a divorced young woman who also came under fire. A stray bullet wounded her. The duel occurred near Hyden early today.
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Lexington
Hyden
Joe Hensley
Leslie County
Hubbard Miniard
J. B. Miniard
Daley Adama
Minford
Weather Forecast for Wyoming and Washington
Weather bulletin notes thunderstorms in Wyoming with Sunday and Monday outlooks calling for fair conditions after the storm. Washington region expected similar unsettled spell giving way to clearer skies by Monday.
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Washington
Wyoming
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