Americans Assassinated in Mexican Strife Amid Bandit Attacks
Reports from Tampico and nearby areas describe multiple American deaths and threats as Carranza and Villa forces clash. An American engineer, John Smith, is said killed in a rowboat, with other citizens reportedly slain or endangered near Tampico and the Panuco region.
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Houston
Tex
Oscar Lane
Winifred
Tampico
John Smith
East Coast Oil Company
Panace Oi
Washington
J. N. Bennett
Carranza
Panuco
Villa
State Department
Bryan
Bennett
Carranga
Riverside banker to speak on Bonds as an Investment contest
Jas H Jordan of Bankers Bond and Mortgage company will address Riverside high school students during assembly about entering the contest. A total of 73 prizes will be awarded with $625 for the best essays on Bonds as an Investment and high school students from Southern California eligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. H. Jordan
Riverside
Bankers Bond and Mortgage Company
Southern
California
Riverside social visit noted by local press
Miss Anna Kylling of Riverside spent the day in the city visiting Mrs. Garry J. Thompson of 814 Sheridan Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Kylling
Riverside
Garry J. Thompson
Sheridan. Street
Fierce Battles 3 On At Przemysl
London reports the battle for Przemysl grows deadlier with heavy reinforcements and fierce attacks. Germans claim large Russian casualties in May while Russians resist. fighting also rages near Arras over a sugar refinery at Souchez Lepretre forest. Paris notes Bulgaria and Roumania reach understanding to enter war together against Austria and Turkey. negotiations with Russia over Pruth and Banat lines near complete.
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London
Przemysl
France
Arras
Souchez
Lepretre Forest
Paris
Bulgaria
Roumania
Bucharest
Petit Parisien
Dobrudya
Austria
Turkey
Russia
Pruth
Banat
Wilson presses Germany on neutral rights after Lusitania sinking
President Wilson spoke informally with German ambassador Count von Bernstorff about American outrage over the Lusitania sinking and other violations of neutral rights on the high seas. He urged adherence to international law affecting neutrals as a condition for improving relations. Officials weigh the conference's possible impact and divided reactions.
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Washington
Wilson
Count von Bernstorff
Lusitania
United States
Berlin
Advanced Pupils Give Fine Recital
The advanced pupils of Mrs. Juliet Powell Rice held a home recital on Ramona Avenue Monday evening. The program featured quartets and solos by Mrs. McGaughey soprano Mrs. Longstaff alto George Merriam tenor and Herbert Holland bass with selections including No Shadows Yonder Sweet and Low I Hear a Thrush at Eve At Dawning Funeral March.
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Juliet Powell Rice
Ramona Avenue
Gaul
Barn“aeuthestus
Fear submarine F-4 rescue details reported
The submarine F-4, raised to within 24 feet of the surface after being at 300 plus feet, was temporarily abandoned to avoid breaking up. Naval Constructor Furer heads to Mare Island San Francisco to supervise six submerged cylinders lashed to the sub for flotation and rescue, a process expected to take about a month or longer.
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Honolulu
Naval Contract
Furer
San Francisco
Mare Island
Precautions Against Air Raids in Hull Plan
Hull authorities announce nightly blackout measures to protect civilians. Whistles will sound at night, street lamps off, street cars cease operation, and residents must seek basements. Initial gas and electric cuts were dropped as households pledged to keep blinds closed.
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Hull
Eng
Wife of notable man pays dog license tax
Yesterday afternoon the wife of a man of interest to authorities was arrested by Chief Ramsey for refusing to pay a dog license tax. At city hall she changed her mind and paid the 1.25 dollar fee.
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Ramsey
Musical Recital Features Soloists and Italian Folk Dance
The program lists Chopin tunes and pieces by Chaminade and Brahms performed by Emily Jameson and Mrs. Geo. Merriam with tours. A group of six girls including Winnetta Glass and Anna Grace Key danced an Italian folk dance. Mrs Chas Hildreth accompanied on piano choral pieces and instrumental works by Chas Craig and Roy Rice.
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Walthen
Ross
Grace McGaughey
Winnetta Glass
Anna Grace Key
Ruth Jameson
Marian Genereux
Esther Cannon
Viola Peeler
Chas. Hildreth
Chas. Craig
Roy Rice
Bach
Schubert
Sugar Beet Seed Supply Assured
Washington reports Britain will consider exporting sugar beet seed from Germany to the United States under strict conditions. The statement says cases will be judged on merits, with assurances of noninterference if seeds are unavailable elsewhere, not tied to German trade, and shipped from a neutral port such as Rotterdam.
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England
Germany
United States
Washington
Great Britain
State Department
Rotterdam
Dry Temple Sold on a Mortgage Chicago
The Woman's Temple a 16 story office building long the encumbered property of the Woman's Christian Temperance union was sold at auction for 631000 to satisfy a mortgage held by the Field Columbian Museum. The women have a year to redeem the building.
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Chicago
Woman's Temple
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Field Columbian Museum
Financial District
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Sebastian Wins Mayor Seat by Four Thousand Votes
In Los Angeles Charles Ie Sebastian defeats Frederick J. Whiffen by 46 498 to 21 989 in official counts completed yesterday The totals reflect a small share of registered voters Sebastian will lead city council with Estelle Lawton Lindsey also elected and Fred Wheeler re elected with over four thousand votes each Lindsey and Wheeler have Socialist Party roots The vote also approves a two platoon fire system and inter change of telephone services for franchise renewals next year
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Los Angeles
Charles Ie Sebastian
Poliice
Frederick J. Whiffen
Sebastian
Whiffen
Estelle Lawton Lindsey
Fred ( Wheeler
Wheeler
Lindsey
Socialist Party
Convict Labor to Build Yuma Road
The California state highway commission will start building the Ocean to Ocean Highway from the Riverside Imperial county line to Yuma using convict labor. This marks the first time penitentiary workers will be employed on roads in the state. The project, authorized by a new legislative bill, was announced by Supervisor Riley from Sacramento and follows the road’s dedication yesterday.
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San Bernardino
Riverside
Imperial County
Yuma
State Highway Commission
Riley
Sacramento
Temecula Gap Alternative Now Proposed by Attys Plan
Riverside officials press for a Temecula to Oceanside rail alternative linking Temecula Fallbrook and the San Luis Rey valley. Attorneys argue the plan would unlock thousands of acres of currently undeveloped land by improving transport facilities. Witnesses from backcountry communities report broad support for the route to spur trade with Oceanside and San Diego.
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San Diego
Santa Fe Railroad
Temecula
Fallbrook
Santa Fe
San Luis Rey Valley
Oceanside
Railroad Commission
Temecula Line
Frank R. Devlin
Richard Sachse
Devlin
Capps
Lew Harris
Ed Fletcher
W. «. Wild
J. R. Hayden
G. W. Harris
Santa Fe Coast Lines
M. C. Bryan
D. E. Myers
Raancher
Riverside
Los Angeles
Dle
C. H. Armstrong
Riverside Chamber of Commerce, Res
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Bowers
Noria
Sonora
Vera Cruz
Ebano
Brownsville
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Corral
Douglas
TEXAS
Austin
Fear Submarine
DRY Temple
Woman’s Christian Union
Yuma Road
the Independent
A. Rollins
Corona Crovery
Mr. Rollins
Newton & Tate
Riverside Co
First National Bank
A. J. Ware
Pres
GEO
BH. Snidecor
Corona
C. C. Harrington
Laura V. Kirby
Asate
Cash
F. B. Snidecor
Corona National Bank
F. Thompson
Chas. Hoss
C. B. McConnell
Mee McConnell
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