Embargo on Arms Imports in Colorado Issued by Holbrook
Major W A Holbrook, in command of federal troops in Colorado, ordered an embargo on importing arms or ammunition into the state with seizure for violations. He also directed saloons remain closed pending further orders and said troopers will guard payday at mining camps. Coroner Stpe to receive Austria Hungary victims list. inquest over Forbes battle deaths to be held early next week. Union plans to rebuild Ludlow tent colony pending army permission. John R Lawson travels to Indianapolis for a meeting of the International..
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W. A Holbrook
Colorado
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Major Holbrook
B. B. Stpe
John Schwager
Denver
Austria
Hungary
Forbes
Eleventh Cavalry
The
Union
Ludlow
John R. Lawson
Indianapolis
Letters Reveal Fitzgerald Had Eight Wives In America
London dispatch says Henry C. Fitzgerald known as Major Fitzgerald shot himself at Charing Cross Hotel and died from self-inflicted wounds. The club manager stated eight women signed as Fitzgerald's wives wrote asking for support. A Louisiana letter, a son’s request, and another message about a starving wife were among the correspondence. A Scotland Yard detective reported inquiries by an ambassador about Fitzgerald proposing to a princess and claiming succession to Leinster.
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London
Henry C. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Scotland Yard
Leinster
Commerce to Move Through Canal for First Time May 10
Washington May 3 Commerce will pass through the Panama Canal for the first time May 10 a string of canal barges towed through carrying the sugar cargo of the steamship Columbian of the Hawaiian American Line now at Balboa Secretary Garrison announced he had approved Colonel Goethals plan to transfer the cargo and perhaps send the merchandise cargo of a ship on the Atlantic side for which the Columbian will wait The Tehuantepec Railroad closure prompted the Hawaiian American Line to seek relief from the government
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Washington
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Balboa
Garrison
Colonel Goethals
Atlantic
Tehuantepec Railroad
Ocean
Famed Civil War Hero Sickles Dies at 98 in New York
General Daniel E. Sickles dies at his New York home after a long illness. His estranged wife Mrs Sickles and their son Stanton attended, with a late reconciliation noted. Sickles born 1825 in New York, served as congressman and Civil War officer, wounded at Gettysburg, awarded the Medal of Honor and French Legion of Honor.
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New York
Daniel E. Sickles
Eral
General Sickles
Congress
United States Volunteers
Gettysburg
Legion of Honor of
France
Huerta Quietly Seeks Safe Conduct Before Retirement
Reports from Vera Cruz say General Huerta may resign the Provisional Presidency if guaranteed safe passage to a foreign warship. Cabinet rifts and the Foreign Minister's disappearance fuel talk of a successor and potential mediation as rebels gain in the north. The capital fears Villa and awaits possible policy shifts amid ongoing Tampico actions.
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Huerta
Warship Montana Carries Home War Heroes From Vera Cruz
Seventeen American sailors and marines killed in Vera Cruz operations are sent to New York aboard the armored cruiser Montana. British French and Spanish navies join in solemn farewell as ships pass out of harbor. colors half mast, bands play. hospital ship Solace may sail north later in the week with wounded.
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Vera Cruz
Bea
Commercial Tribune
New York
Montana
Marine Guards
Frederick Funston
Riots in Freeland Shoot Two as Traction Clash Breaks Out
In Freeland Pennsylvania a clash between Sheriffs' deputies and striking Lehigh Valley Traction Company workers and supporters left two wounded. John Gallagher aged 18 was shot in the knee and bystander Peter Tuddy aged 45 was wounded in the abdomen as shots were fired by deputies and three foreigners. Running of cars halted and a state constabulary squad was ordered to the scene.
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Freeland
Lehigh Valley Traction Company
John Gallagher
C Ss
Peter Tuddy
State Constabulary
Wilkesbarre
Vera Cruz tensions rise after Funston dispatches
Brigadier General Funston seeks orders amid a hostile Mexican force near Vera Cruz. Secretary Garrison and Major General Wotherspoon review the situation after Funston reports Mexican troops encamped nearby and affects on the pumping plant incident.
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Washington
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Vera Cruz
War Department
Garrison
Wotherspoon
Zapata
Engineer Corps
Maas
Soledad
Japala
Palma
PESTILENCE AND FAMINE IN TAMPICO
Special Cable reports Tampico facing dire conditions with water cut off and growing filth. Captain Blackadder aboard the Wardiviér Camaguay cites disease risk and near famine as prices soar with eggs at 1 dollar each and produce high. Rear Admiral Mayo stays aboard Dolphin while destroyers refuel at Tuxpan as rebels hold river towns.
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Vera Cruz
Tampico
Blackadder
Wardiviér Camaguay
Mayo
Tampico Harbor
Tuxpan
Bridge swept away by flood. three missing near Canadian River
A flood on the Canadian River at Bridgeport Oklahoma swept away a new $125000 Chicago Rock Island & Pacific bridge. Six men stood on the bridge when it fell. three are missing, including P J McCoy and L W Warner. Three others are stranded in trees as waters rise and communications are cut.
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Commercial Tribune
Bridgeport
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
P. J. McCoy
L. W
Aviation Fatality in Akron Exhibition Flight
H P Harris a Silver Lake aviator plunged 600 feet to his death during an exhibition flight north of Akron Ohio. A young woman who declined to join him avoided a second fatality as the crowd of about five hundred watched. Experts attribute the crash to a construction flaw.
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Akron
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Silver Lake
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Pretender Defeated in Moroccan Clash With French Troops
In Fez Morocco on May 3 French forces defeated the Moors in a fierce fight with the followers of the native pretender to the throne. French casualties were nine killed and twenty five wounded.
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Morocco
Police suspect foul play in Bedford killing
Bedford Kentucky May 3 police suspect foul play in the killing of John Jones 60. A rifle lay near the body and lack of powder burns on the left temple fuels doubt of suicide. Relatives say he may have had a large sum of money and Mrs Jones was away from 3 to 4 pm when she found him dead.
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Bedford
John Jones
Jones
Death of Lady Alfred Paget in London
Lady Alfred Paget widow of General Lord Alfred Paget dies in London at an unspecified age. She is mother to Lieutenant General Sir Arthur Paget commander of British forces in Ireland and to MP Almeric Paget. Her daughters in law include the families of Paran Stevens and William C. Whitney. The obituary notes connections to New York society.
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London
Alfred Paget
Alfred Henry Paget
Arthur Paget
Ireland
Paran Stevens
Marietta Stevens
New York
Almeric Paget
Pauline Whitney
William C. Whitney
United States Navy
May Back Bullitt as Bradley Contemplates Run
Senator Bradley of Kentucky may back William Marshall Bullitt of Louisville if he does not seek renomination. Bullitt, former Solicitor General under Taft, is favored over R P Ernst's candidacy in early suggestions.
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Washington
Bradley
Kentucky
William Marshall Bullitt
Louisville
Bullitt
United States
Taft
R. P. Ernst
Americans flee Mexican violence after flag burning and expulsion
American Consul Stadden reported from Manzanillo that Mexicans tore down and burned U S flags at the consulate before 48 hours to leave from April 22. He said 299 refugees arrived in San Diego aboard the Marie, with captures including 290 cement Chinese Hongkong and others. The ship’s captain aided Americans amid threats, while telegraph access was cut and authorities prepared to blow a bridge.
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Washington
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Manzanillo
San Diego
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Marie
State Department
Mexico
Adolph Steff
Colima
J. Davidson
Guadalajara
Armaria
State of
China
Hongkong
Preparing to Name the Peace Delegates
Washington May 3 mediat ion plans for American envoys to settle Mexico troubles move forward without formal sessions. United States Huerta government and Carranza to name delegates within days. US delegates include Olney Hill Lind White Moore and Taylor. Huerta’s pick expected Francisco De La Barra. Carranza’s rep Rafael Subaran arrives to join talks. Carranza refuses to suspend military actions pending mediation.
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Washington
Mexico
United States
Huerta
Carranza
John Bassett Moore
John Lind
Henry White
Richard Olney
David Jayne Hill
Germany
Whannis Taylor
Spain
Francisco de la Barra
Paris
Rafael Subaran
General Carranza
Troversy
Ryan in Mexico City Under Strong Guard
Edward Ryan, the American art dealer condemned to be executed at Zacatecas, arrived in Mexico City yesterday guarded by a strong Mexican troop escort. The U S War Department notified Brazilian authorities that the Kraguian sect is in charge of U S interests during the absence of diplomatic representatives.
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