Acceptance by Huerta Lights Path to Negotiations
The United States and South American mediators advance peace talks after Huerta accepts proposed negotiations. Carranza and the Constitutionalists are temporarily sidelined as they will not agree to a truce, narrowing discussions to Mexico City and Washington. European powers’ favorable stance boosts optimism for a settlement without new fighting. Ex-president Diaz’s allies doubt a Mexico return.
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Washington
Huerta
United States
Carranza
Mexico City
Carto
Paris
Mexico
Manzanillo Bombardment Claim Denied by White House
White House officials rejected a Mexico City report that an American warship bombarded Manzanillo. Investigators found a nonmilitary incendiary conflagration occurred there with no involvement by U S forces.
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Washington
Mexico City
Manzanillo
Pacific
White House
Arizona militia replaced at Laguna dam gates
On May 1 in Yuma Arizona the militia which had performed patrol duty and was recalled by Governor Hunt was replaced by Company D of the Twelfth Infantry along the Laguna dam irrigation gates and canals.
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Yuma
Ariz
Arizona
Porcel
Secretary Garrison Plans Substitute Federal Regulars
Washington May 1 Secretary Garrison prepares substitute Federal regulars for Texas state troops at Brownsville. Heavy demands from border patrol and the Vera Cruz expedition may force drawing the force from the coast artillery.
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Washington
Texas
Brownsville
Border Patrol
Vera Cruz
Coast Artillery
Diaz and Señora Diaz Leave Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo reports that General Porfirio Diaz former Mexican dictator and his wife Senora Diaz departed the resort city on May 1, signaling the end of their visit and prompting lingering curiosity about their plans.
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Monte Carlo
Porfirio Diaz
Mexico
Senora Diaz
Monte
American Doctor Urged Executed After Spy Arrest in Mexico City
Word reached New York that Dr. R. Ryan, a prominent American, was arrested in Mexico City as a spy and faced execution today. Reports say he was sent to a fortress near the capital to await the death sentence.
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New York
Mexico City
Miner Arrest Denials Reach Guanajuato Rally
Vera Cruz May 1. Joseph Mc Donald superintendent of the Guanajuato Consolidated Mining Company and 125 others were arrested at Guanajuato. Their arms food and other supplies were confiscated according to M. E. B. McDonald president of the mining company here.
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Vera Cruz
Joseph McDonald
Guanajuato
Secretary Bryan States US Will Not Attack During Mediation
Washington on May 1 reported Secretary Bryan announced that South American envoys mediating in the Mexican crisis were told the United States would assume no hostilities with the Huerta government during the mediation process.
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Washington
Bryan
United States
Huerta
Henry Shriver Reappointed to State Board of Education
Governor Goldsborough announces Henry Shriver and Dr. John C. Spencer named again to the State Board of Education after Senate rejection. Attorney General Poe says vacancies may be filled by recess appointments, with Shriver replacing Frostburg’s Purnell. Spencer’s reappointment raises questions of legality and party balance in the six-member board.
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Henry Shriver
State Board OF Education
Goldsborough
First National Bank of Cumberland
John C. Spencer
Baltimore
Senate
Spencer
Poe
Shriver
Clayton Purnell
Frostburg
William 38Reer
Mr. Shriver
Thomas H. Lewis
Henry G. Longnecker
William T.warburon
Thomas H. Bock
Pacific Mail Steamer Siberia Lost in Formosa Strait
Pacific Mail liner Siberia with 821 aboard from Nagasaki to Manila and Hong Kong met disaster off Formosa. Distress signals were received near Kaiho Island and 121.10 east, 22.40 north. No details known. Japanese cruiser to scene. fears of foundering rise as ships head to aid.
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Nagasaki
Formoss
Soevaki
Siberia
Formosa
Kaiho Island
Japanese Navy Department
Okinawa
Kiegisu
Tokio
Frances Burton Harrison
Philippines
Pai-Pei-Fu
Caion
Macon
Nagas
Manilla
Hong Kong
Minnesota
Great Northern Steamship Company
Sibera
Monitor
George W. Guthrie
Navy
Aemn Om
Union Pacific May Distribute 80000 Dollars Stockholder Dividends
New York May 1. The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court ruled that Union Pacific Railroad may distribute to its stockholders eighty thousand dollars of the accumulated dividends.
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New York
Appellate Division
Supreme Court
Union Pacific Railroad
Mc Mullen Bros Sale Slashes Ladies’ Suits
Saving of five to ten dollars on every ladies suit during the present Mc Mullen Bros sale. Suits feature fine preferred styles with the McMullen Bros guarantee tag to quality. Read their ad for details.
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McMullen Bros
Miners Refuse Arms Surrender As Troops Arrive in Colorado
Peace holds in southern Colorado coal regions as federal troops relieve unrest. Miners in Trinidad and Walsenburg refuse to lay down arms, fearing further traps with company machine guns. Hundreds hide weapons in hills beyond troopers’ reach.
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Denver
Colorado
Presient Wilson
Trinidad
Walsenburg
Holbrook
Thirteen Bodies Recovered From Mine No 5 Disaster
Eccles West Virginia May 1 rescuers began removing bodies from New Rivers Collieries mine No 5 after Tuesday explosion. Thirteen victims died at the shaft foot. many bodies burned beyond recognition. Water pumped out, wreckage blocks deeper exploration. opening expected this afternoon and full survey by nightfall.
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Eccles
W. Va
New Rivers Collieries Company
Natives in Angola Kill Whites and Drive Out Missionaries
In the Congo Free State area near Angola on May 1 natives rose in violence killing scores of whites and driving out missionaries. The Portuguese garrison fled as soldiers were requested to defend settlers. victims included men women and children.
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Bama
Congo Free State
Africa
Angola
Train derailment near Mainz leaves many dead and injured
A passenger train derailed near Niedersaulheim Germany on May 1 causing many deaths and injuries as several coaches plunged down a steep embankment. The disaster disrupted service and prompted emergency response.
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Mainz
Germany
Niedersaulheim
Shaughnessy Ordered Home By President
Nelson O Shaughnessy former American Charge dAffaires in Mexico City was ordered to Washington to report to the State Department and could depart aboard the Minnesota within 24 hours. The move likely relates to Wilsons mediation talks as Argentine Brazilian and Chilean envoys also meet.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico
Nelson O Shaughnessy
Mexico City
Washington
State Department
Minnesota
Wilson
O'Shaughnessy
Argentine
Brazil
Chile
Mr O'Shaughnessy
Padger
SONS OF VETERANS CAMP INSTITUTED AT OAKLAND
Oakland last night instituted Col Sturgiss Camp No 14 Sons of Veterans of America Division of Maryland with 53 charter members. William A Keefauver of Hagers town Division commander assisted by organizer Harry L Streibh of Baltimore and Dudley Barnes and Curtis B Guinn of Hagerstown as secretary. New officers include Commander Norman R Lanner and senior vice commander William A Sturgiss. The camp hopes to reach 100 members and aims to revive Cumberland activity ahead of the division encampment in Gallimore June 15 and 16.
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Veterans of America
Maryland
Oakland
William A. Keefauver
Hagersden
Harry L. Streibh
Baltimore
Dudley Barnes
Hagerstown
Curtis B. Guinn
Norman R. Lanner
William A. Sturgiss
Claude Brown
Cap
Milton Sinceil
E. A.weimer
Maryland House of Delegates
S. Co. Wiley
Dir
Keefauver
Cumberland
Gallimore
Virginia
West Vi District of Columbia
Delaw
West Virginia
Barnes
Guinn
Cu Land
Cumberland Creates Confidence Slogan Adopted
The Cumberland slogan "Cumberland Creates Confidence" was officially adopted by the Board of Trade. The prize of $5 in gold was awarded to Miss Isabel Spiker of 35 Paca Street after more than 150 submissions. her alliterative entry beat a close competitor "Derland and Commerce" with Cumberland emphasized in the phrase.
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Cumberland
Board of Trade
Isabel Spiker
Paca Street
Gans
Spiker
Road Work Hiring Underway in Garrett County
W. E. Landon of Mt. Lake Park travels to Columbus to purchase machinery for the Oakland to Gortner state road. The firm will employ many men, favoring Garrett county workers, with work starting immediately as labor remains in demand. Double stamps advertised at Lichtenstein's Pharmacy all day Saturday.
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W. E. Landon
Mt. Lake Park
Columbus
Oakland
Gortner
Garrett County
Lichtenstein
Pharuacy
Midland Municipal Nomination Meeting Details
At a Midland citizens meeting last night nominations were set for the four municipal offices including mayor and councilmen. Names appearing include Daniel John Loar Saul Goodrichy ney Frank Firtle McDermitt James Bwag Stevenson clerk R J Ravenscroft and secretary to the board H Ravenscroft. Vacuum Cleaner ad copy mentioned.
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Citizens’ Meeting
Midland
Nwo
Stakem
Ing
Daniel John Loar
Saul Goodrichyney
Frank Firtle
McDermitt
James Bwag Stevenson
R. J. Retary
Board of
H. Ravenscroft
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W. N. Taft
International News Service
Diaz
Ernor
U. 5
Funston
Fifth Brigade
Pacific Mail
San Francisco
J. Donald Demerist
Stanford D. Ferguson
E. B. Kellam
Kansas City
W. Beard
George M. Fagan
Elinor Gillisey
Arthur Hallburg
Emily P. Klein
Howard Long
Jane C. Palmer
V .%. Rayes
Or. Whittaker
H. Gutteridge
Harriet Gutteridge
C. H. Cutteridge
D. H. Greenbaum
Kate Dukes
W. R. Richardson
Francis B. Harrison
A.veders
Thomas Glau
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Pacific Mall
Williamson
Tansui
Essel
Marenko
U.P
U. S
Shaughnessy
A. N. Jamieson
Atlantic Fleet
el Paso
Tex
Roberto V. Perqueira
Senor Pequeira
Carranza Ambuerta
Arge Brazil
Hile
Gendt
Ranza
Tampico
Jiminez
Chihuahua
Francsco Villa
Saltillo
Capi Coahuila
Huer
T Tampico
Sons OF Veterans
Sturgiss
Lanner
Edward W. Leary
Midland Munich
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