Rebels Take Zacatecas and Clash Near Quéretaro
Washington reports Zacatecas fell to Constitutionalist forces on June 19 after heavy fighting and San Luis Potosi may follow soon. A major battle is expected at Queretaro while General Aguilla seized 3,000,000 rounds from the Ypiranga bound for Huerta to fuel federal war.
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Washington
Zacatecasa
Tampico
San Luis Potosi
Queretaro
Aguilla
Tuxpan
Ypiranga
Puerto Mexico
Huerta
Natera
Aguas Callenzas
City of
Mexico
Monterey
Zapata
City of Mexico
Mediation Optimism Persists Despite Private Doubts
Washington reports that administration officials will not discuss Mexican faction mediation hopes as public chatter. They stress home consumption and say only strong moves by mediators and President Wilson would sustain optimism about the mediation effort.
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Washington
Wilson
Fire Rages Through Manchester Cartridge Warehouse
Fire in Manchester New Hampshire on June 24 bursts from a six story hardware building to the Roger Sullivan storehouse. Flames threaten the city as thousands of gallons of crude oil paint varnish powder and cartridges ignite. Loss estimated 500000 to 800000 with five firefighters injured. The New Manchester and Cromton hotel were evacuated.
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Manchester
N. H
Thomas Varick Hardware
Roger Sullivan
New Manchester
Cromton Hotel
Storm injures fifty and disrupts Midwest towns
A powerful storm swept through Watertown D C and moved east through southern Minnesota and northern Wisconsin injuring about fifty people many fatally and wrecking houses. Communications to the northwest were interrupted as St Paul and Minneapolis lost outside contact and Lacrosse Wisconsin was not reported struck despite rumors. Wires west of Madison were tangled and the Northwestern road noted downed commercial lines with Elroy Wisconsin reporting the strongest winds.
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Chicago
Watertown
D. C
Minnesota
Wisconsin
St Paul
Minneapolis
Lacrosse
Wis
Northwestern
Madison
Elroy
King Peter of Servia Abdicates Throne
Belgrade reports King Peter I of Servia abdicated due to ill health. The throne passes to his second son Prince Alexander after Prince George renounced succession in 1909. The abdication follows decades of service and ailing health.
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Peter of
Servia
Belgrade
Peter I of
Alexander
George
German Army Aviator Killed in Rough Landing
Schwerin Germany June 24 An aviation fatality in the German army flying corps occurred when Lieutenant Kolbe was killed in a crash during an abrupt landing. Captain Ruff his passenger sustained a broken leg.
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Schwerin
Germany
Kolbe
Ruff
Two Boys Killed at Crossing in Martins Ferry
Eldwin Bowen and Fred Engle, both boys, were killed when their milk wagon was struck by a train at a crossing in Martins Ferry Ohio on June 24. The crash ended the boys’ ride to deliver milk. The incident stunned local residents and prompted safety discussions at the depot. Police investigated the scene for cause and contributing factors.
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Martins Ferry
Eldwin Bowen
Fred Engle
Constipation Drug Promoted in Local Stores
An opening medicine, Dean's Regulats, is advertised as a mild remedy for constipation and related symptoms. It is priced at 25 cents per box and available at all stores.
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Duntley
Langs Share Quip Over Cooking And Hats
A humorous exchange from the National Monthly shows a young Mr Lang lamenting nature would make him an ostrich if possible and his wife replying she would need the cooking to buy new plumes for her winter hat, highlighting playful domestic banter.
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Tf Nature
National Monthly
Chadsey Predicts Brumbaugh for Governor and Nation
The Pittsburgh Gazette Times cites Detroit Superintendent Charles E Chadsey predicting that Dr Martin G Brumbaugh will win Pennsylvania governor and become a national figure in 1916. The editorial links Brumbaugh to Woodrow Wilson and Roosevelt, arguing his electi on would elevate him to a presidential bid and influence national politics.
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Pittsburgh Gazette-Times
Charles E.chadsey
Detroit
Martin G. Brumbaugh
Pennsylvania
Col. Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Woodrow Wilson
Brumbaugh
William J. Bryan
Chadsey
Wilson
Col
Roosevelt
Dr. Brumbaugh
Prof
Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil Advertisement
A classic early 20th century ad encouraging readers to stock Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil for minor injuries. It promotes readiness for cuts bruises burns and burns with a 25c and 50c price point available at local druggists.
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Thomas
Murdered Stamford leader tied to rich divorcee
Waldo R. Ballou former Stamford city councilman is found dead on Main Street. Police arrest wealthy divorcee Helen Angle after traces of blood and a straw hat linked to Ballou appear in her apartment. Coroner to hold inquest as crowd gathers.
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Stamford
Conn
Waldo R. Ballou
Main Street
Angie
Ballou
Harry
King
Mamaroneck
Whitney
McLean Hospital
Waverly
Mass
Leonard Blondell
Angle
Yale
Bridgeport
Phelan
El ectric Bitters Tonic Promises Health Renewal
Advertisement claims nervous fatigue and systemic weakness can be cured by Electric Bitters a tonic and health builder. A testimonial from Mrs James Duncan of Haynesville Maine touts complete cure after doctors gave up. Also promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve for cuts.
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James Duncan
Haynesville
Bucklen
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