Obregon Notified of U S Denial on Recall Demands
The United States rejected Gen. Alvaro Obregon's demands for an immediate recall of U S troops on Mexican soil. Mexican and American officials await the next step as talks may end or continue in pursuit of a compromise. Pershing advances to Namigapa amid fortification and troop mobilization on both sides along the border.
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el Paso
Alvaro Obregon
United States
International
Obregon
Juarez
Washington
Pershing
Namigapa
Satevo
Sonora
Chihuahua
Coast Artillery
National Guard
Mexican Railway S NEEDED BY TROOPS
Columbus New Mexico May 2 The need of Mexican railways to feed American troops in Mexico becomes clear as five trains of auto trucks worth half a million dollars are held at Colonia Dubia due to impassable trails. Only five other trains remain for supply, risking the 14 000 men.
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International News Service
Columbus
N.M
Mexico
Colonia Dubia
General Hugh L. Scott compares US-Mexico talks to powder barrels
El Paso May 2 Gen Hugh L Scott after meeting Gen Obregon offers his view on US Mexico negotiations saying dealing with such a situation is like sitting among powder barrels with sparks flying in all directions.
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Gen. Scott
el Paso
Obregon
Hugh L. Scott
United States
Mexico
Troops Move Across Border Amid Tight Camp Discipline
Reports indicate a battalion of Black troops was ready to move into Mexico today with unclear destination. Officers also lacked knowledge of their orders as stringent camp discipline signs the transfer is underway.
Mexican Doubts Strain U S Mexican Expedition Talks
Washington May 2 The looming deadlock between Gen Scott and Gen Obregon over the future of the American expedition in Mexico dominates Latin American diplomatic circles. Secretary Bakers instructions to Gen Scott are expected to shape further talks as Mexican officials press for immediate withdrawal.
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I News Service
Washington
Scott
Gen. Obregon
Mexico
Baker
Btdtel Department
Obregon
United States
Mrs G M J Thomas Dies in Tucson Arizona
News from Tucson Arizona reports the death Saturday at St Marys Infirmary of Mrs G M J Thomas formerly of Decatur daughter of Mr and Mrs W T Ewing. Her husband earlier ran the St George Cafe here. She leaves a new husband, her parents and many siblings. Interment was in Tucson after funeral services held Sunday.
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St. Mary's Infirmary
Tuscon, Ariz
G. M. J. Thomas
W. T. Ewing
Decaturs
Thomas
St. George
Tuscon
Fourth Russian Troop Contingent Enters Marseilles
The fourth contingent of Russian troops arrived in Marseilles France and were enthusiastically cheered as they disembarked and marched through the streets.
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France
International News Service
Marseilles
Aya
Cattle Dipping Strong in Morgan County Cooperation
Federal Inspector W. W. Cameron reports that about 95 percent of Morgan County cattle owners dip voluntarily, with only five percent forced. Cattle were sold yesterday to Hughes & Hilliard for grazing at two cents above the quarantine price. Morgan County maintains a 165 head dipping rate biweekly.
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Morgan County
W. W. Cameron
Decaturs
Cameron
Hughes & Hilliard
Madison County
Germany may abandon present metal warfare against ships
Washington reports diplomatic circles suggest Germany may abandon the current policy of unrestricted submarine warfare. Officials note no authenticated merchant ship attacks since the American note and expect the German reply to declare a change to cruiser warfare or a temporary cessation while negotiations proceed. Ambassador Gerard rushes to Berlin for a full report as speculation continues.
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Berlin
Germany
French Win at Verdun Marks Great Victory
French forces secure a massive Verdun victory gaining a mile of German trenches and 500 yards in a single action while reclaiming the rest over three days. The breakthrough signals a decisive shift in the battle and boosts Allied morale.
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Verdun
French Offensive Near Verdun Gains Ground
Paris reports the war office says French forces north of Douaumont seized 500 yards of German trenches and 100 prisoners in a northeast Verdun push. On the west bank near Dead Man's Hill, April 29 operations netted 1,000 yards of trenches in three days. Continuous artillery near Le Mort Homme and Avocourt continues as German forces press Verdun.
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Meuse
Verdun
Dead Man’s Hill
le Mort Homme
Avacourt
Dublin Fire Rampage Leaves Women Dead in Street Fighting
In Dublin on May 2 rebels and British troops clashed, leaving 14 women dead among shell wreckage. The central city is fire ruined with streets scarred by artillery. Guards patrol as troops clear wreckage, search suspected houses, and aid the hungry population. Train service to Belfast reopened. Rebels mostly captured.
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International News Service
Dublin
Belfast
Autopsy Finds Liver Ulcer Cause Of Death
Last thoughts expressed concern for suffering humanity and urged a post mortem. Doctors performed an autopsy on B. C. Dosh before burial, revealing an ulcerated liver as the cause of death rather than lingering appendicitis. The funeral at Westminster Presbyterian Church was led by Rev. EB. L. Gray with many railroad workers in attendance. Interment followed at the city cemetery.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
EB. L. Gray
Dash
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
City
County Commissioners in Regular Session Meet at Court House
Morgan County faces routine agenda as all commissioners meet in regular session at the courthouse. Officials review ongoing county business and report full attendance.
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Morgan County
Court House
Gerard's Train Delayed Before Berlin Conference
Berlin reports a delay on the Gerard train as arrangements are set for a conference with Foreign Minister Von Jagow once the American envoy returns from his visit to Emperor William. Gerard is expected to arrive this afternoon, but news states his train was markedly delayed.
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Gerard
Berlin
International
von Jagow
William
More Men on Strike at Illinois Metropolis
Illinois Metropolis sees over 5 000 workers out with sympathetic strikes. Eight hundred employed at the Illinois Malleable Iron Works join International Harvester Company strikers. Police cordons surround both plants amid anticipated violence from last night.
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International News Service
Chicago
Illinois
German Patrol Seizes British Trenches North of Loos
Berlin reports successful capture of British trenches north of Loos by a strong German patrol. Verdun sector sees intensified artillery duels and hand grenade clashes west of the Meuse. East of the Meuse French attacks repulsed.
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International News Service
Berlin
Loos
War Office
Verdun
Meuse
Orders Halt All Arms Exports to Mexico
Laredo Texas May 2 Washington ordered customs authorities to hold up all shipments of war supplies consigned to Mexico until further orders.
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Mexico
International News Service
Laredo
Texas
Washington
Russian Victory Brings Joy in Petrograd
Petrograd reports a continuing victorious march toward Baghdad stirring greatest enthusiasm since Ezerum and Trebizond. The surrender of British forces at Ku-El-Amara draws regret, as Russians hoped to relieve General Townshend if he held out longer.
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Petrograd
Bagdad
Ezerum
Trezibond
Asia Minor
Ku-El-Amara
Townshend
Movement to Make the Decaturs Cleanest Cities on Earth
A mass meeting at the Decaturs Daily launched a general Clean-Up and Paint-Up campaign to make the Decaturs the prettiest and cleanest cities on earth. Dr Brentz Preuit was chosen chair and Prof Ralph W Cowart secretary. Joint committees named and plans to be outlined for a May proclamation kickoff.
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Decaturs
J. L. Proctor
D. D. McGehee
R. B. Estee
Sam Malone
J. M. Collier
R. W. Cowart
Geo. D. Williamson
T. L. Mays
L. T. Mays
Tr. Brentz Preuit
Prof
R. B. Estes
J. J. Cornish
Collier
Federal Aid for Roads Assured by Bankhead Bill
In Washington the United States Good Roads Association reports Senator John H. Bankhead, head of the association and Senate Post Offices and Post Roads chair, is pressing the $75,000,000 five year good roads bill toward passage. The measure, debated in the Senate, may be voted on within ten days and then sent to conference. The House previously passed the Shackleford bill. the Bankhead version now seeks approval nationwide.
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Birmingham
United States Good Roads Association
Washington
John H. Bankhead
Committee On
Post Offices
Senate
Bankhead
House
United States Goods Roads Association
Delegate Eyster to National Conservation Congress
Chas H. Eyster, prominent Decatur lawyer, was telegraphed by Secretary Pride of the Decatur chamber to represent the Decaturs at the National Conservation Congress in Washington May 2 3 and 4. It is believed Mr Buster will also attend. The congress will discuss issues important to the Decaturs.
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Chas. H. Eyster
Decaturs
Washington
Thomas E. Pride
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
National Conservation Congress
Buster
Congress
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