Gen Obregon Refuses Demand for Army Withdrawal
Curtis Bayles, an American farmer, was shot and killed near his Mercedes Texas home by four or five Mexicans in the late night hours. The assailants escaped, presumed to flee to the Mexican side of the Rio Grande. General Obregon stood firm on withdrawal demands as authorities monitored the border.
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Brownsville
Tex
Curtis Bayles
Mercedes, Tex
Rio Grande
Obregon
Mexico
General Obregon
Scott
Washington
Winston
San Antonio
Carranza
Juarez
State Department
Boquillas
Funston
Glen Springs
Men Buy Brass Hat Checks Alleged as Villa Treasure
Antonio Gratchek and Joseph Zaranek, after losing their savings of 1900, purchased $50,000 in brass hat checks claimed to be gold coins from a stranger who admitted he was General Villa's paymaster and had fled Mexico with the treasure.
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New York
Antonio Gratchek
Joseph Zaranek
Mexico
Wilsons urged to promote conference of neutral nations
President Wilson is urged to take a lead in fostering a conference of neutral nations to seek peace. The movement aims to organize talks among nations not yet drawn into the conflict to propose a path toward ceasefire and negotiation.
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Wilson
Bethmann Hollweg warns Germany to avoid war with America
A Wireless Press summary of Dr. von Bethmann Hollweg's May 5 Reichstag talk urges dropping sentiment, prioritizing victory and cautious diplomacy. It questions submarine hopes against England and warns other neutrals may heed America, insisting no breach with the United States for now.
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the Commercial Tribune
London
von Bethmann-Holweg
General Committee
Reichstag
Germany
America
Wireless Press
England
Centenarian Mary Ann Henderson Celebrates 100th Birthday
In Columbus on May 11 Mrs Mary Ann Henderson marked her centennial with relatives at her daughter Rebecca Peters home. She read a poem she wrote herself and enjoys hearty breakfasts with two cups of coffee. She has four living children fifteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Guests Catherine Bright and Mary Dunlap are 99 and 98 years old.
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Columbus
Sur
Mary Ann Henderson
Becca’ Peters
the Anni
Versary
Catherine’ Bright
Mary Dunlap
Digger Angler Sparks Nighttime Geneva Police Rush
Geneva Ohio police rushed to Grant street before dawn to capture a man believed to be robbing. he was armed with a flashlight and digging angleworms for a proposed fishing trip. He said night bait digging brings better luck.
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Geneva
Grant Street
Raucher
rob @berg
Mexican bandits raid near Boquillas and border talks stall
Four miles north of Boquillas civilians and soldiers faced a raid by Mexican bandits. Reinforcements and scouts patrolled as General Obregon resisted withdrawal demands. Across the border talks between American and Mexican officials ended with no immediate agreement.
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Marathon
Tex
Boquillas
Langhorne
Mexico
China split in two proclaimed southern government
Liu Yuan Wang declared president of the southern provisional government formed by Chinese rebels. A War Cabinet was established with Tang Chi Yao as chairman and Tsen Chuan Hsuan as vice chairman.
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Commercial Tribune
Peking
Liu Yuan Wang
Southern Provisional Government
Tang Chi Yao
Tsen Chuan Hsuan
Parade of 3000 Babies Captures New York Baby Week
A parade of 3,000 babies highlighted New York's baby week with a gold cup awarded to John Ryan on City Hall steps. Many contestants received gold medals and 100 earned silver medals for the event.
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New York
John Ryan
City Hall
Red Cross Protest Over British Shipments Policy
Washington reports the United States plans a protest to Great Britain over refusals to permit shipments of hospital supplies by the American Red Cross to Germany and allies. Taft warns Britain has limited permits since 1915, affecting Central Powers aid and violating Geneva obligations.
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Washington
Great Britain
Red Cross
Germany
Lansing
Taft
Central Committee of
the Red Cross
Mr. Taft
United States
American Red Cross
Red Cross Societies
Brooklyn
Wreck in Amherst Blamed on Engineer Hess in Dense Fog
The Interstate Commerce Commission says engineer Herman Hess, handling eastbound train No 86, failed to heed signals in thick fog near Amherst Ohio. The crash killed 27 and injured 47, with the report urging automatic speed control to curb high speed in bad weather.
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Amherst
Hess
Commercial Tribune
Washington
Herman Hess
New York Central
Interstate Commerce Commission
H. W. Belknap
Division of Safety
Victims of Bandits in Big Bend Raid
The pictures show the brave American troopers who lost their lives in a raid by Mexican bandits in the Big Bend country. Sergeant Charles B. Smyth commanded the small force and was wounded while leading the desperate struggle. William Cohen and Stephen J. Coloé are named among the victims.
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Big Bend
Charles B. Smyth
British premier hastens to Ireland to end row
London May 11 The premier left Euston on the Irish Mail to Dublin. John Dillon's Commons resolution demanded a full government statement on executions in Ireland, martial law, and searches. Dillon's motion was voted down. Tennant said fourteen executions had occurred, up from twelve, prompting public concern about further actions.
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Ireland
Dillon
Thomas Kent
County Cork
Tennant
Commercial Tribune
London
Thomas J. McNamara
Admiralty
House of Commons
Weather forecast and May 11 1916 Cincinnati temperatures end
The weather section notes partly cloudy conditions in Ohio and Indiana with Friday showers possible in some areas. West Virginia is cloudy with Saturday showers probable, and the upper Ohio Valley and lake region may see lingering rain. Temperatures run cooler in the Northwest and Central West, with freezing readings inland. Cincinnati May 11 1916 records show 7 am 60 and 7 pm 60 with high 73 and a 0.08 inch precipitation.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Holland
Ohio
Kentucky
Indiana
South
West Virginia
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Ohio Valley
Lake Region
Northwest
Central
West
Missouri
Lake
Nevada
Idaho
Oregon
Wyoming
Montana
North Dakota
New England
Middle Atlantic
Mississippi
Tennessee
Upper Lake
Lower Lake
Atlantic States
N.W
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Division of Property From Divorce Stirs Probate Court
Columbus Ohio May 11 Judge Rathmell presided over the division of property for Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Brown. The争 limited items included a broom carpet bric-a-brac what-not and garden tools. The broom and carpet went to Mrs Brown bric-a-brac and what-not to Mr Brown and the garden tools were split.
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Columbus
Justic
Benjamin Brown
Relative Of Herrick Causes Stir
Clay Herrick four years old of Cleveland Heights was found asleep in a toolhouse near his home after a sleepless night search by 500 residents police and boy scouts. Alice Elliott five admitted pushing him into the toolhouse and locking the door after a quarrel. Police, volunteers and autos searched the area as Marshal Brockway dragged Rockefeller’s pond looking for the boy who’s thought to have been kidnapped.
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the Commercial Tribune
Cleveland
Clay
Clay Herrick
Cleveland Heights
E. L. Gartner
Herricks
Alice Elliott
Cain
Heights
Marshal Brockway
Rockefeller
Myron T. Herrick
France
Two Aviators Perish as Hydroaeroplane Crashes Into Potomac
A large hydro-aeroplane from the Atlantic coast station crashed 500 feet into the Potomac near Mt Vernon Virginia. Drowned were Charles Good and Lewis Krantz. Injured were Thomas McCauley L P Utter and Mayo Dudley. Bert Accosta misreported drowned but later found safe.
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The
Commercial Tribune
Washington
Newport News
Potomac River
Mt. Vernon
Virginia
Charles Good
Loraine
O. Lewis Krantz
Curtiss Aviation School
Thomas McCauley
L. P. Utter
Cleveland
C. Mayo Dudley
Atlantic Coast Aeronautical Station
Good
Krantz
McCauley
Utter
Alexandria
Allexandria
Dudley
Bert Acccosta
Washington Aviation
Accosta
Meeting to be Held in for Preliminary Steps
A meeting is scheduled to discuss the initial procedures and preparatory actions required for the upcoming project. Attendees will review scope, timelines, and responsibilities in advance of formal proceedings.
End of Conflict Seen in Global Peace Efforts
Reports from London and New York describe calls for neutral mediation in the European war. Officials note submarine losses and a Dutch anti war council appeal urging President Wilson to convene a conference of neutrals to mediate durable peace.
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the Commercial Tribune
New York
Netherlands
Wilson
Hamilton Holt
Central Organization For Durable Peace
Holt
William
Germany
Anti-Oorlog Raad
Anti-War Council
Ate
America
Anti- Oorlag Raad
Ume
Switzerland
Bethmann-Hollweg
Asquith
Mohonk
German Submarine Commands Receive New Orders
Berlin reports that on May 11 German submarine commanders have received the latest Admiralty orders under Emperor William. Officials say no further errors will risk complications at sea as Germany settles disputes in wartime warfare.
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Berlin
Sayville Wireless
Admiralty
Emperor William
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