OMINOUS ON THE AMERICAN BORDER
Report from Jaurez says no serious split yet between Villa and Carranza despite Villa’s seizure of the Custom House. Villa, at Terreon with trusted troops, plans northward. about thirty Carranza officials arrested and sent to Chichauhau. Telegrams censored, border mood tense, officials fear a bloody northern Mexican revolution if the rift widens.
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Villa
Carranza
Jaurez
Terreon
Chichauhau
Mexico
Mexico provisional president chosen at Buffalo conference
General Carranza is named provisionally to lead Mexico after a secret Buffalo meeting. US representatives Justice Lamar and Fred Lehman, with constitutionalists Luis Cabrera and Rafael Zabalón, reportedly secured agreement. Support for Cabrera or Iglean could trigger Huerta’s withdrawal and collapse.
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Niagara
Carranza
Mexico
Buffalo
United States
Justice Lamar
Fred Lehman
Luis Cabera
Rafael Zabalon
Carbera
Iglian
Huerta
Mexican gun boat Guerrara sinks Tampico in Pacific clash
Washington reports the Mexican federalist gun boat Guerrara sank the rebel Tampico after naval engagement. Three American battleships witnessed the fight and Tampico crew were rescued by the cruiser New Orleans.
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Washington
Guerrara
Tampico
Howard
New Orleans
Democratic State Executive Committee in Session
Montgomery June 17. Gen Bibb Graves chairman of the Democratic State Executive Committee outlines recommendations to punish primary fraud harshly. Proposes revoking charters of corrupt corporations and sentencing vote fraudsters, and argues primaries should be secret and planned far ahead.
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International News Service
Montgomery
Bibb Graves
Democratic State Executive Committee
Nation Commission
Convention of Modern Woodmen of America in turmoil
A near riot erupted as the Modern Woodmen of America convention met. Tensions rose when adjournment was breached and insurgents clashed with the administration, with a credentials report promised later and possible serious trouble ahead.
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Convention OF Modern Woodman OF America
Tnternational
Toledo
Hundreds of Families Burned in Temples in Taochan
Shanghai June 17 report says ten thousand people were killed when the brigand White Wolf captured Taochan and looted the temples. Brigands reportedly filled temples with families and set fires to the buildings, causing many deaths. some government troops are said to have mutinied and joined the brigands.
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International News Service
Shanghai
China
White Wolf
Taochan
May Effect Decision In Rate Case For Railroads
Washington reports the Interstate Commerce Commission bulletin shows diminishing operating revenues for major U S railroads may influence the 5 per cent state rate decision. April revenues stood at 58.39 million, total operating revenue 203.53 million, expenses 772.23 million, miles and costs to April 10 months. Officials expect no early statement before week end.
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International News Service
Washington
United States
Interstate — Commerce Commission
Bank Funds Likely Lost After Mismanagement Says State Officials
Chicago June 17 Investigators estimate about 40 percent of deposits may be realized while state officials declare the La Salle Street bank affairs were grossly mismanaged and probably more than 60 percent of the bank's funds are missing.
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International News Service
Chicago
la Salle Street Bank
The Dayton Idea And Good Government
Elbert Hubbard praises Dayton's commission form of government, arguing it replaces party politics with efficient management. He cites Galveston and San Francisco as examples where a single general manager restored order after municipal collapse, urging Dayton to continue reforms for civic prosperity.
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Bryce
Dayton
Galveston
San Francisco
Eguitar
Consolidation and Commission Form Debate in New Decatur
Mayor R H Wolcott of New Decatur argues consolidation as the timely path, noting cheaper mortgage funding from New York Life and the combined population of Decatur and New Decatur. He urges readers to consider census implications and investment appeal for the growing town.
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New Decatur
Decaturs Daily
Decaturs
New York Life Insurance Company
Geir Company
Decatur
Militant suffragists clash with police at Buckingham gates
A militant suffragist raid on Buckingham Palace gates ends with police subduing the woman as authorities treat the demonstrators like male offenders. The incident shows heightened police scrutiny of suffrage protests in London.
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Buckingham Palace
London
Sermon Notes From Rev Boaz Draw Large Local Audience
Rev Boaz returned to Tennessee after two weeks of inspiring services at Jackson Street Christian Church. His last sermon urged sowing to the spirit, christlike loyalty, and obedience, quoting Isaiah and Bible as mirror to human nature.
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W. T. Boaz
Colubia
Tenn
Jackson Street
Christ
Isiah
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