Mexicans Use a New Weapon in Battle near Matamoros
Brownsville reporter details a fierce clash at Muntaimoras across the Rio Grande. Mexican federals deploy a novel barbed wire weapon energized by electric power, causing heavy losses on both sides and injuring Major Ramos and possibly wounding U S cavalryman Wii rule Davis. Rumors place rebel deaths between two and three hundred.
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Brownsville
Tex
Muntaimoras
Kio Grande
Huerta
Elevtric
Rebeix
Phepsthania
Lucio Bianco
Cher
Consiinfio Thi Fortes
Taman Pre
Matamoros
Marcia Garva Rivas
Esta Ous Rumen
Major Ramos
Wii Rule Davis
United States Cavalry
Americas
Rio Grande
Miguel Barragan
Matsimoras
Gathering Munitions of War Washington June 5
Army officers and diplomats foresee a Matamor capture aiding Carranza constitutionalists fighting to overthrow the Huerta government. Carranza agents in the U S amass munitions awaiting entry through a port. Neutral Jews have cut off supplies. Matamoras possession would grant a gateway. no recognition prospects for Huerta at the state department.
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Washington
Matamor
Carranza
Wmuertn
Caranza
United States
State Department
Huerto
Renert Matamoras Taken
San Antonio reports Matamoras Mexico may be surrendered to General Blanco commander of constitutionalist forces without further fighting confirming the ending of hostilities, with details pending official word from the front.
Robbery and Complications in Washington Case
On June 5 in Washington two men attacked Alpheus Hoopes. He was robbed of money and valuables and pursued. He tried to board a milk wagon but was run over by its wheels, suffering severe injuries that may cost him his foot.
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Washington
Alpheus Hoopes
Hoopes
$5 000 a Year Club Disbands In Wellesley
The Wellesley Massachusetts group known as the $5 000 a year club dissolves its pledge system. It required men and women graduates to remain unmarried for three years after college and to marry men earning $5,000 or more.
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Wellesley
Mass
Wellsley
Saxty
Telegraphic Ticks
Lewellyn Johnson of Delaware Ohio killed his wife then himself, leaving six orphans. Louis G. Bero of Malone New York entered a burning barn to save his horse and suffocated. Joseph Brijant Duhring Philadelphia escape architect shot himself dead and is with his father the Reverend Herman L. Duhring
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Lewellyn Johnson
Delaware, O
Louis G. Bero
Malone
N. Y
Joseph Brijant Duhring
Philadelphia
Edscape
Herman L. Duhring
Baseball Pitchers Dominate National and American Leagues
The National League matchups feature Philadelphia with Moore and Adams in the forefront, Chicago with Hess and Cheney, and Brooklyn against Cincinnati with Stadions noted. Rain affected New York and St Louis. In the American League Cleveland faced New York with Steele and McConnell, Chicago and Boston with Scott and Leonard, Philadelphia’s Willett and Cottrell seen as SP, and Washington pitchers Mitchell and Mullin also listed.
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Brooklyn
Cincinnati
New York
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Willett Ont Cottrell
Washington
Mitchell Aid Mullin
Margaret Wilson Question of Lobbyist Ties Sets Washington Battle
Margaret Wilson faces a pivotal question in Washington over whether she acted as a lobbyist. The inquiry centers on potential conflicts of interest and regulatory implications affecting her public role and future policy influence.
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Washington
Glass Works Nine to Meet Reedsville Nine at Driving Park
Baseball fans are invited to a Saturday game at the driving park between Glass Works and a Reedsville nine. Attend and support the local boys as they battle for bragging rights and a weekend win.
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Glass Works
Reedsville
Burned Electrician Saves Himself At Station
Daniel O Connor twenty four year old electrician was badly burned when a wrench contacted a live rail at the Mott Haven station on the New York Central line. He calmly directed fellow workers in dressing his wounds and asked for linseed oil as he waited for a physician.
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New York
Daniel O'Connor
O'Connor
New York Central Railroad
Mott Haven
President Wilson’s Daughter Promised Playground Use Influence
Richard Campion tariff expert says the president’s daughter pledged to use her influence to turn Naval Home property in Washington into a public playground The remark argues lobbying by manufacturers seeking Congress access to Underwood schedules is pernicious He notes he hopes she succeeds and that others share the sentiment.
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Wilson
Naval
Washington
Richard Campion
Congress
Chilean Submarine Unique Launched in Seattle
The Chilean naval submarine Unique was launched in Seattle on June 5 and christened by Mrs. Edgar von Schroeders, wife of the officer who will command the vessel on its voyage to South America.
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Seattle
Wash
Unique
Edgar von Schroeders
South America
Aboyeur Wins Famous Derby in Disqualification Rout
London June 5 A Cunliffe's Aboyeur ridden by Cr. Bower Ismay narrowly won the famous Derby after Craganour the favorite, finished first by a nose but was disqualified for bumping in the stretch. Jubilation followed for Aboyeur backers as Craganour's victory was overturned.
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London
A. Cuniliffe
Cr. Bower Ismay
Craganour
Pandemonium After Horse Disqualification Routs Bettors
In the paddock a disqualification sparked chaos as bettors around the stands reacted. Many poor punters who backed long shots staked small sums on the winner and scored, while bookmakers faced a sharp shock but avoided heavier losses due to the heavy action on other entries.
Delegates Meet in Paris on Balkan Financial Question
Fifty delegates from great European powers and Balkan states gathered at the French foreign office in Paris to decide how much Ottoman debt the Balkans must assume and to study a possible war indemnity. Stephen Pichon presided and opened with hopeful remarks before a luncheon in honor of the delegates.
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Paris
Turkey
Stephen Pichon
Rubin Sentenced to Sing Sing for Arson in Second Degree
New York June 5 Robert J Rubin a fire insurance adjuster was sent to Sing Sing for six to ten years by Justice Goff in the criminal branch of the supreme court. He was convicted of arson mainly on the testimony of Isidore Stein Izzy the Painter. Stein is serving 12 1/2 to 24 1/2 years and sentence was postponed. Also note from Japan Tokyo June 5 the government sent a note to Viscount Chinda to explain Japan views on California land legislation and urge preventing rupture of relations with California.
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New York
Robert J. Rubin
Sing Sing
Justice Goff
Supreme Court
Rubin
Isidore Stein
Japan
Tokyo
Viscount Chinda
Washington
California
His Last Words Phrase Sparks Witty Exchange in Puck
A quip from Puck plays on the idea of a wife saving the last word with lines about responses like fear or very true dear. The brief exchange captures the period’s humorous tone and domestic banter.
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Puck
Train Tragedy at North Somerville Station
Miss Annie Dulles an eighteen year old girl from Trelwad saved a baby by tossing it clear just before a freight train was struck by a passenger train at the North Somerville station in Mass. The girl was crushed to death as the trains collided. onlookers say she acted to save the infant with selfless courage.
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Soowerville
Mass
Annie Dulles
Irl
Trelwad
North Somerville
Alixs Cullen
Baumeister Piano Noted for Warm Tone and Responsiveness
A brief description lauds the Baumeister piano as responsive and sympathetic with a generous volume. The instrument is praised for its swet tone and overall expressive capability, indicating high regard for its musical quality.
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Baumeister
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Soth
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Cheney
Cleveland
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Boston
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Leonard
Margaret Wilson
Daniel O’connor
American Press Association
Nner
Ismay
Clearfield
Lon
Wyoming
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Maz
Witmer
Ian
Harder
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