Marines land at Vera Cruz rallying to seize telegraph lines
The piece recounts April 21 1914 landing of U S Marines from the Merida Utah and Prairie at Vera Cruz. Marines push through fire to establish headquarters at the Terminal Hotel on Independent Street and secure communications while suffering casualties. Ian Haggerty dies heroically on a hotel roof delivering a message with the flag. Four Marines killed in early fighting.
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U.S. Merida
Utah
Atlantic Fleet
Terminal Hotel
Independent Street
Naval Academy
Dan Haggprty
Ian Haggerty
Grouth
Vera Cruz
Public opinion in Chile favors German navy over Britain
Santiago May 19 reports Chilean sentiment shifted by British naval defeats and German submarine activity. The Gallia Militar argues England’s sea power wanes, citing German efficiency, organization, and initiative as surpassing British tactics.
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Santiago
Chile
Sir George Cradock
Gactia Militar
England
Germany
Fleet to test defense power on U S coast test
The Atlantic fleet begins a ten day exercise to prove naval defense strength. Rear Admiral Beatty will command the attacking force simulating a Red fleet from Europe. Admiral Fletcher leads the defending fleet with Naval War College plans umpired by Rear Admiral Knight. The maneuvers aim to defend the coast from Cape Hatteras to Eastport against bombardment and possible landing.
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New York
Atlantic
Fletcher
Europe
United States
Frank E. Beatty
Naval War College
Newport
Knight
Cape Hatteras
Eastport
Mil Stone and New Brunswick Railroad Offered for Sale
The Mil Stone and New Brunswick Railroad was offered at public sale by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company after operating at a loss for over 50 years. If the sale clears the road of the lease, the line will continue in operation.
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Philadelphia
Milstone and New Brunswick Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Metropolitan Handicap Opens Belmont Racing Season
New York May 19 Belmont Park opens the spring meeting of the Westchester Racing Association with the Metropolitan Handicap the day’s feature. The $3,000 race for three year olds and up at a mile attracts top stables from August Belmont Harry Payne Whitney James Butler and John E Madden with an estimated 25000 spectators expected at the track.
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New York
Belmont Park
Westchester Racing Association
August Belmont
Harry Payne Whitney
James Butler
John E. Madden
Bugle
Election to Decide Chickens Fate in Meridian
Meridian Mississippi voters head to the city election to decide if chickens may run at large. Downtown residents back a prohibition ordinance to curb the fowl menace while suburban residents oppose it. The campaign has been spirited and a large turnout is expected.
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Meridian
Miss
National Conference Opens In Richmond On Child Welfare
Children’s Home Societies convene in Richmond Virginia on May 19 for a four day session to discuss child welfare in all its phases with delegates from many parts of the country in attendance.
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Children’s Home Societies
Richmond
National Conference of Children’s Home Societies
Value of Various Foods for Balanced Home Menus
An advice piece explains comparing food values to ensure nourishing meals. It emphasizes fats as energy stores, meats for daily energy, and starches as quick heat. Vegetables and fruits clear the system, act as tonics or laxatives, and should balance daily menus with one meat, one fat, one starch, and one tonic and one laxative item.
Episcopal diocese of Michigan opens convention at Detroit
The Episcopal diocese of Michigan began its annual convention in St. Pauls Cathedral Detroit with Holy Communion. Bishop Williams delivered the annual address and the pension system for clergymen tops the two days of discussion.
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Detroit
Mich
Episcopal Diocese of
Michigan
St. Paul's Cathedral
Williams
How Distances Are Changed by Panama Canal
From Colon to Balboa the canal distance is just under 44 miles, shortening ocean routes. The canal reduces New York to San Francisco by about three-fifths and makes New York nearer to Yokohama by 8,768 miles versus Suez routes. Some routes like San Francisco to Buenos Aires still favor Magellan Strait, about 7,610 miles versus 8,941 through the canal.
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Washington
Colon
Atlantic
Panama Canal
Balboa
Pacific
Ecommerce Department
New York
San Francisco
Liverpool
Buenos Ayres
Magellan Strait
Rio de Janeiro
California
Valpariso
Iquique
Guayquiil
Panama
Yokohama
Suez
Manila
Sydney
Hongkong
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Belgium
Foch
General Foch
U. S. Marines
Raymond Britt
U. S2m-C
Marine Corps
League Island Navy Yard
William F. Kirk
Homer
Footer’s Dye Works
Republic
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