Anti-Obregon Propaganda Ties to US Anti-Revolutionists
In Washington observers link anti-Obregon Mexican elements with disruptions against Obregon’s recognition efforts. Felix Diaz and Cecilio Ocon travel between DC and New York to build backing, with Diaz sympathizers in US circles and figures like Leon Canova involved. Kidnappings of American workers near Tampico and ransom demands are seen as part of a broader scheme to destabilize Mexico and deter US recognition.
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Washington
Mexico
United States
Felix Diaz
Poliforo Diaz
New York
Cecilio Ocon
Diaz
Leon Canova
American State Department
Treasury de la Huerta
Obregon
Harding
Indiana
Maryland
Congress
Littlepage
Hughes
Tampico
Cortez Oil Company
River Takes Three Boys Drowning In Delaware River
Three boys from local families died while trying to save drowning companions in the Delaware River beneath the Lehigh Valley Railroad bridge. Injured witnesses reported one boy in trouble, another attempted rescue, and a third rushed to help before all perished.
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Chums Bhaston
Pat Julian
Tony Simonetti
Joseph Tamborelli
Delaware River
Lehigh Valley
Lightning strikes hearse at funeral in New Jersey
In North Bergen at Flower Hill cemetery mourners panicked as lightning struck a hearse during Sarah Gallo of West Hoboken's burial. The horses tied to the hearse snapped their traces, scattering the crowd before the service resumed and the body was lowered into the grave.
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North Bergen
N. J
Sarah Gallo
West Hoboken
Flower Hill Cemetery
Rockefeller Will Leaves millions to Four Children
New York reports the will of William Rockefeller filed for probate names his four children as heirs to most of the estate, estimated between 150 and 200 million dollars. The will, dated September 5, 1919, sets up a 8 million trust for Mrs. Rockefeller and leaves major properties to family members with no charitable bequest.
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New York
William Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
William G. and McPiercy
A. Rockefeller
John A. Garver
Rockefeller
D. H. McAlpin
M. Hartley Dodge
Mr. Rockefeller
Fifth Avenue
Rockwell Hall
Tarrytown
Bay Pond
Franklin
Washington News Roundup Shifts in Harding Era
Senator McCumber loses North Dakota primary after dwindling lead. Harding meets miners and operators to reorganize coal industry and discuss ship subsidy. Cape Cod Canal purchase advocated by Senate committee. Hardings hosts agricultural leaders at White House dinner. Senator Myers condemns moving pictures as corrupting youth. Harding summons coal operators and miners to end strike. House probes New York Cotton Exchange. tariff bill advances in six weeks. Fordney rules out reelection fueling seniority debate. Freight rates drop 25 percent after intercoastal split. Government pressure looms to avert a fuel famine next winter. McCormick touts GOP achievements, challenged by Harrison.
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McCumber
North Dakota
Harding
Senate Committee
Cape Cod Canal
White House
Senator Myers
Washington
New York Cotton Exchange
Georgia
House
Joseph W. Fordney
McCormick
Ilinois
Republican Party
Harrison
Mississippi
New Jersey Pioneers Official Shipping Point Inspection Plan
Club Women organize to report price gouging as New Jersey claims the first official shipping point inspection system for graded farm products. State and federal markets align to grade potatoes with No 1 US standards, protecting buyers from fraud and aiding farmers marketing plans across states.
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Trenton
New Jersey
W. A.sherman
United States Department of Agriculture
Alexis L. Clark
New Jersey Bureau of Markets
Douglas S. Dilts
State Department
U. S
United States
Garden State Potato Growers’ Co-operative Association
Monmouth County Farmers’ Co-operative Association
Burlington County Supply and Produce Association
Federal
New Jersey Market Bureau
State Department of Agriculture
New Jersey League of Women Voters
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Civil War Erupts in Dublin As Four Courts Siege Rages
Rebels lose few troops but civilians suffer as Free State forces under Mulcahy press bombardment of the Four Courts. Fighting spreads through Dublin with attacks on Hughes Moran and Clarence hotels and multiple ambushes around the city.
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Dublin
Free State
Four Courts
Liffey River
Free
Reb Hels
Fowler Memorial Hall
Parnell Square
Free Staters
Hughes
Moran
Clarence Hotel
Grattan Bridge
Great Denmark Street
Liffey
Lesson Street
Camden Street
Dardanelles
Kildare
Liffey Quay
National Grange official weds Bay State governor nominee kin
Miss Sarah Holbrooke, ceres of the National Grange in Millis Massachusetts, wed John E McSparran of Furniss Pennsylvania Democratic candidate for governor. The ceremony at her home was performed by Rev. A H Wheelock Massachusetts State Grange chaplain with prominent grange figures from Massachusetts in attendance.
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Bay State
National Grange
Ceres
Millis
Mass
Sarah Hol “Brooke
John E. McSparran
Furniss
A. H. Wheelock
Massachusetts State Grange
Massachusetts
Bandits Free Bielaski From Mexico Captivity
The U S State Department received a report via Charge Summerlin in Mexico City that Bruce Bielaski has been released by bandits near Puenta Ixtla. He is reported safe and expected to reach Mexico City when transport allows.
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Washington Washington
State Department
Vnao
Charge Summerlin
Mexico City
Bruce Bielaski
Summerlin
Puenta Ixtla
Bielaski
Americans Free as Rebels Seize Camp Belonging to Oil Firms
Washington reports from Tampico indicate a rebel band freed 40 American employees from the Aguada camp of the Corres Oi Company while taking others captive at the Pecera camp of the La Corona Company. The rebels demanded 9000 pesos for surrender of Pecera and its workers. a separate 15000 peso demand was mentioned in unclear messages. The State Department urged protection for Americans and asked Mexican authorities to pursue the bandits who captured A. Bruce Bielaski, with no immediate plan for further action.
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White House
United States
Mexico
Tampico
Cuernavaca
Bruce Biesaski
Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
Washington
State Department
Aguada
Corres Oi Company
Shaw
Gorozave
Pecera
la Corona Company
Amos
Charge Summerlin
Mexico City
Sumnerlin
A. Bruce Bielaski
Obregon
World News In Condensed Form
Paris senate backs Poincare with vote of confidence. In New York stock brokerage E M Fuller & Company collapses with liabilities over 8 million dollars. Dempsey agrees to fight Harry Wills next summer. American Shipbuilding declares 2 percent dividend. Former Mayor Glen Toole awarded 12 cents libel damages against The Macon Telegraph. Monaco prince resigns brigadier general post to lead a small army. Taft says US unlikely to heed Europe unless wheat prices shift. European delegates discuss credits with Russia. Albany Times Union sale advances Hearst political aims.
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Paris
Poincare
New York
E. M. Fuller & Company
Jack’. Dempsey
Jack Kearns
Harry Wills
American Shipbuilding Company
Macon
Glen Toole
Macon Telegraph
Prince of
Monaco
London
William Howard Taft
United States Supreme Court
America
Hague
Europe
Albany
N. Y
Hearst
Albany Times-Union
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