Perilous Dead Lock in Mexican Peace Talks Persist
Mediation over the Huerta crisis in Vera Cruz remains deadlocked with risk of renewed armed conflict if Carranza delegates are not seated or if an armistice is demanded. Ambassadors delay as Nadon is away delivering talks at Yale and Harvard. The Aztec land question tops the agenda today.
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Harvard
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Mexican talks hinge on provisional president demand
Senor Rebassa reports Huerta would withdraw only if a provisional president acceptable to him is appointed. Towne was not authorized to speak for the Mexicans. The message was read from Huerta by Niagara on June 16.
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Zapaccas Victory Seals Huerta War Policy
Mexico City reports a general holiday as federal troops claim victory at Zapaccas over General Nater. Minister Blanquet says hostilities turned, Huerta to wage vigorous war against rebels and to seek rewards for General Borean while addressing Congress.
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Rebels Defeated by Federals Near Zapaccos
General Villa's staff reports from Zapaccos that rebel forces under General Matero were defeated by federal troops. Villa to command. Matero to retire. About 200 wounded treated locally. heavy losses on both sides. Large ammo supplies arrived, believed tied to cargo from German ships.
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Torréon
Mexico
Memphis Bank Official Put On Trial In February Wreck
Mer C Hunter, a leader in Memphis club life, was placed on trial yesterday for alleged bank wrecking last February. Indictments charge embezzlement amounting to $1,107000, fraudulent breach of trust, and making false statements about the bank's condition.
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Funeral of Ex-VP: U S President's Former Deputy Honored
Bloomington Illinois June 16 Governor Dunne and staff with hundreds of citizens attended the funeral for Adila Stephenson, former vice president of the United States, whose remains had been lying in state at the courthouse.
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Dunne
Adila Stephenson
Doornea
Body Found in Delaware River Identified as Missing Boy
The decor eed body of an 8 year old boy was found floating in the Delaware River this morning. The coroner identifies the body as Warren McCarrick, missing since March 12.
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International News Service
Philadelphia
Delaware River
Warren McCarrick
Harrison son completes university course with top honors
The friends of Mrs. Anna M. Harrison celebrate her son Benjamin F. for finishing his four year course in two years at Duvil University, graduating as class salutatorian and overcoming health challenges through diligence.
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Anna M. Harrison
Benjamin F
Dictorian
Duvil University
Loafers Then Vagabonds Warned by Shelby County Review
A Shelby County Review piece argues that idle boys and young men become lifters of crime and social outcasts. It warns that idleness leads to vagrancy, drunkenness, and criminal acts, urging youth to pursue honest labor to avoid jail and ruin.
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Shelby County Review
Centennial of Horseshoe Bend Battle Celebration Plans
Montgomery June 16 Special invitations to U S leaders and dignitaries were sent by Dr Thomas M Owen secretary of the anniversary commission for the July 4 centennial of the Battle of Horseshoe Bend. Alabama senators and congressmen are urged to attend with President Wilson and Vice President Marshall among those invited. The Improved Order of Red Men grand council says it will participate and all Alabama tribes are asked to send representatives.
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Horseshoe Bend
Thomas M. Owen
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Selma
Sunday School Teachers Union Meeting at Central Methodist
The Sunday School Teachers' Union will meet Thursday at 9 o'clock in the Central Methodist church. Miss Groenendyke will lead a training class on How to Review the Sunday School Lesson. Mrs. B. E. Payne's class will discuss The Old Testament World. All interested are invited.
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Problems of Navigation Open Canada Inquiry into Empress of Ireland Disaster
The Empress of Ireland disaster inquiry begins in Quebec under Lord Mersey to fix responsibility after the liner was rammed by Storstadt in the St Lawrence River. Captains Kendall and Anderson testify as government officials examine navigation practices and accident conditions.
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Anderson
Twin City Bread Co Doing Capacity Business
Twin City Bread Co on Grant Street rapidly expands to full capacity after opening a first class bakery and marketing breads and cakes with prompt service. Messrs Strother and Smither lead the firm as trade grows and local industries flourish by delivering goods.
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Bank of Smithboro Follows LaSalle Bank Collapse
Chicago June 16 The Bank of Smithboro, part of the Lorimer banking string, closed its doors this morning as LaSalle Trust and Savings Bank in Chicago fails. Investigations into LaSalle affairs underway with rumors of violations and missing collateral. State officials decline to comment.
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LaSalle Bank
Sermon Emphasizes Good Fight of Faith for Veterans
Sunday service at the local Confederate Veterans post with the United Daughters of the Confederacy and First Presbyterian featured Rev. William N. Sholl’s sermon on the triumphs of faith. Miss Mary Pennick sang a sacred solo as Sholl urged moral courage, patriotism, and steadfast faith against evil.
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United Daughters of the Confederacy
First Presbyterian
William N. Sholl
Mary Pennick
Sholl
GDS Bats For Season 1914 In Decature Schedule
GDS announces its 1914 season schedule in Decature pleasing fans with planned games and venues. The release outlines opponents and anticipated matchups for the year.
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Decatur City Baseball League Schedule Published for 1914
The article presents the Decaturs City Baseball League schedule for 1914 with dates from June 6 to September 5. Teams include South Decatur, Bell Telephone, Colonial Club, R. R. Y. M. C. A., and Baker and Steadman. The next game is Wednesday June 17 at 5 p.m. behind the Y M C A grounds.
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Becde
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South Decatur
Bell Telephone
Rooters
Decaturs City
Bell Telephone Co
R. RK
Magding voting contest at Masonic theatre prize
A $25 share of the $100 prize in the voting contest at the Masonic theatre will be awarded Friday night to the fighter with the most votes. Each fighter can receive ten votes per purchase, and votes are collected through local merchants.
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Masonic Theatre
Wind and Banat Nashville Hit by Gale
Nashville reports a violent gale of 64 miles per hour on June 16 causing loss of life and serious injuries and substantial property damage. Authorities assess widespread damage across the city and nearby areas.
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