Optimistic briefing shifts border tension after El Paso talks
Secretary Baker told President Wilson that the conference with General Scott General Obregon and General Carranza eased fears on the Mexican border. Assurances were given that American troops would stay where Carranza forces are not active and avoid clashes while continuing pursuit of Villa and his raiders.
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Murdered as She Slept Near Portland Farm
Mrs Helen Jennings 41 a twice divorced woman was murdered in her sleep on her late father's farm seventeen miles southwest of Portland Fred Ristman a Portland chauffeur is missing police believe he drove the assassin to the scene His bloodstained car was found near the farm suggesting he fought for his life in the dark
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Ore
Helen Jennings
Fred Ristman
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Cabrera Plans Escape After Guatemalan Revelations
A report from Galveston notes information from Mexico City indicating President Estrada Cabrera of Guatemala plans to flee the country. A vessel is waiting at a port to carry him and a few followers to the United States as the revelation spreads.
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Texas
Mexico City
Estrada Cabrera
Guatemala
Cabrera
United States
Ogden Wrestler Wins Tie After Foul by Opponent
Jack Harbertson of Ogden won the match against Pet Brown of Taylor Texas after sixty minutes of wrestling when referee Ben Petre of Green River Wyoming ruled Brown fouled Harbertson with face bunting gouging and jabbing. All bets were declared off.
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Jack Harbertson
Pet Brown
Taylor
Texas
Ben Petre
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Brown
Harbertson
Suffrage Envoys End 10 000 Mile Flag Tour at Capitol
Washington envoys of the Congressional Union addressed about fifty representatives and senators in the capitol rotunda urging passage of the Susan B Anthony suffrage amendment during this session of Congress.
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Congressional Union For Woman Suffrage
Congress
Borah Opposes Susan B Anthony Suffrage Amendment
Senator Borah a Republican denounces the Susan B Anthony constitutional amendment for woman suffrage as violating states rights in a letter to an Idaho suffrage group.
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Washington
Borah
Idaho
Caplan murder trial ends in hung jury over Times building case
Los Angeles. David Caplan faced trial for murder related to the destruction of the Los Angeles Times building. On Tuesday the jury reported a hopeless disagreement and was discharged, ending the case for now.
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Cal
David Caplan
Los Angeles Times
Justice Hughes Leads Roosevelts In Vermont Primary
In Vermont the Republican presidential contest shows Justice Hughes with a lead of about two to one over Theodore Roosevelt based on early returns from the primary. The result underscores Hughes strong position in Vermont.
Russians Pressing Toward Baghdad in WWI War Dispatch
London reports the Russian advance toward Mosul and Nineveh, with the Bagdad railway possibly cut. German and Turkish forces push near Erzinang. trench fighting continues around Verdun and Dixmude as Austrian troops gain in Italy near Monfalcone.
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Rebels Withdraw From Santo Domingo After Warning
The American minister W W Russell warned that Santo Domingo would be seized by force unless rebels surrendered by Sunday morning, prompting the evacuation of the city Saturday night. Rebel leaders and guards stripped the fort of arms and left the city to civil police who received their withdrawal notice.
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Salazar's Army Involved in Mexican Border Raid
Gen. Jose Salazar, once an Orozco chief, reportedly attacked the Santo Domingo ranch, thirty miles east of Ojo Calciente, Chihuahua, with three men and seized several bags of flour last Sunday night after fleeing El Paso to start a revolution.
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Ojo Calciente
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Dublin Eases Martial Law After Asquith Arrival
After Premier Asquith's arrival Dublin sees relaxed martial law enforcement. An order from Saturday allows streets to be on until midnight and as early as 4 am. The change is widely attributed to Asquith's suggestion, expanding night time freedom for residents.
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Dirigible from Paris Crashes off Sardinian Coast
A balloon voyage from Paris to Toulon ended in tragedy when the airship fell into the sea off the Sardinian coast. Six aboard were lost. Italian rescue teams recovered four bodies, authorities report.
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Justifiable Uprising Praise by Hibernians Leader
Matthew Cummings former president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians called the Ire land uprising justifiable in an address before the Boston Gaelic society Sunday night.
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Boston
Ireland
Matthew Cummings
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Boston Gaelic Society
Pershing Denies Rumors of Carranzista Threats
General John J. Pershing stated that rumors printed in the United States claiming his expeditionary troops were menaced by Carranzistas on all sides were untrue. He dismissed the reports as unfounded and reiterated the army’s cautious posture in Columbus New Mexico.
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Columbus
N. M
John J. Pershing
United States
Vigilance Committee Sees J. B. Williams Leave Town
A local Vigilance Committee statement explains that J. B. Williams was warned to depart. He chose to skip town and is believed to have reached Utah, described as a bragart and a deadbeat by the group.
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Vigilance Committee
Utah
J. B
Newspaper Half Sheet Apology for Print Delay
A local apology explains the paper ran on a half sheet due to factors beyond control. The editor jokes about rivals' drunkenness and assures readers no blame lies with subscribers.
Great Arizona Irrigation Swindle Exposed by M Quad
A sharp notice exposes the Great Arizona Irrigation and Garden Land company as a two swindlers and a rascal outfit with a mock plant of five gallons water and half an acre soil. The editorial warns eastern marks to beware and blames not the informer.
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M. Quad
Vermont Rejects State Prohibition Wave Despite League Push
Vermont voters favored local option over statewide prohibition with 32 131 against and 18 475 for the measure in a 50 606 turnout. Only Orleans County supported prohibition. most towns backed home rule. The vote reflects a moderate stance on alcohol and a preference for local control over statewide bans.
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