Ultimatum Sent 10 Huerta No Return Salute
Mexican Foreign Minister declares if American Navy honors his country's flag it will be considered recognition of Huerta. New York April 18 The New York Times reports Huerta asked for a simultaneous salute to demand honor. Washington April 18 Secretary Tumulty says the president rejects the salute as essential and calls it a suggestion. Navy Secretary Daniels insists on the 21 gun national salute at Tampico. Atlantic fleet moves toward Tampico as talks continue. Public opinion in Washington frowns on returning the salute. Bryan relays Mayo’s demand for a salute to the Mexican commander.
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Herald Boys
Admiral Victor Blue Explains Tampico Salute Fire
Washington reports outline a Mexican salute to the Stars and Stripes to be fired at Tampico. Admiral Victor Blue says the harbor will observe as the federal commander fires 21 guns when time is agreed. The act follows naval practice and is not legally mandated.
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Tampico
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Victor Blue
United States
Bryan
Salute Crisis Deepens in Mexican Standoff
Dispatches from Tampico and Mexico City reveal ongoing tensions as Secretary Bryan and Charge d Affaires O Shaughnessy push for a formal apology after Huerta’s actions. The U S navy readies a fleet maneuver toward Tampico while officials debate recognition criteria and salute procedures under U S Navy regs.
Wanamaker Grand Jury Finds No Indictment in Duty Fraud Inquiry
A federal grand jury completed its inquiry into alleged customs irregularities tied to the Wanamaker firm. It recommended pursuing duty losses on personal goods but returned no indictments, citing insufficient evidence of heads of the business knowledge. John Wanamaker stressed the sums were small and expressed confidence in the firm’s handling of imports.
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United States District Court
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Wanamakers
John Wanamaker
Liquor Fight Linked to Missing Minister Found Dead
The body of a man killed by a Lake Shore and Michigan Southern train near Cleveland on April 6 may be Rev. Louis R. Patment from Westville HL who disappeared on April 1 after a liquor dispute. Police received a Chicago description and the body is in a morgue. Also, Dr James L D Moffat resigns as president of Washington and Jefferson College effective July 1, a surprise to trustees.
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Louis R. Patment
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Milwaukee
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Washington, Pa
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Washington and Jefferson College
Doctor to Prison New York Morphine Case
Dr John J Van Horn a physician with over fifteen years in practice was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary and fined $600 for the illicit sale of morphine. The case highlights ongoing enforcement against narcotics trades in New York.
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New York
John J. van Horn
Rebels Win Bloodiest Mexican War Battle at San Pedro de Las Colonias
Gen Francisco Villa leads rebels over federals in Coahuila after a nine day clash that Valesco Maas Hidalgo De Mours and others faced 16 000 federals. Reports vary with 6 000 rebel wounded cited by Villa and Carranza officials amid claims of heavy losses on both sides.
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San Petro de Las Colonias
Coahuila
Torreon
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Interior
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Chihuahua
Straus Urges Panama Tolls Exemption Repeal
Secretary of commerce and labor Oscar Straus told the Senate canals committee that the tolls exemption clause of the Panama canal act should be repealed regardless of Britain’s stance. He argued there should be no quibbling over treaty construction and warned against sacrificing high purposes for a possible $2,000,000 annual transfer to a shipping trust.
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Assault on Mayor Mitchell Missed. Polk Wounded in Jaw
New York April 20 an assassin fired at Mayor John Purroy Mitchell as he entered a city hall automobile. The bullet struck Corporation Counsel Frank Lyon Polk in the jaw, shattering teeth and lodging there. Polk’s condition was not dangerous. The assailant, identified only as David Rose then Joseph Saleschein, was arrested and refused to explain his motive. Mayor Mitchell later said he believes the attacker intended to kill him.
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Frank Lyon Polk
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Woods
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Cullenly
Joseph Saleschein
Poice
Eleven Die In New York Fire At Furnished-Room House
A blaze at 741 Eighth Avenue in New York early Friday killed eleven people, including a four year old girl and three women, with five others fatally burned. Victims identified include Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ward Wallace, Mrs. Anna Spencer, and James Messer. Fire Chief Kenton blamed criminal negligence for the fire amid dramatic rescues. In Cleveland a separate fire on East Sixth Street killed one woman, Hess Mahoney, and injured about twenty.
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Eighth Avenue
Ed Ward Wallace
Anna Spencer
James Messer
Kenton
Cleveland
Hess Mahoney
East Sixth Street
Vincent Astor Relapse Darkens Hope In New York
Vincent Astor's condition worsened after an apparent recovery from a lung abscess. Doctors at Staateburg reported he had a troubled night, while the public awaited further word on the multimillionaire’s health.
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Astor
Ten Dead and Four Hurt in New York Fire
Ten people died and four were injured in a blaze that swept a furnished rooming house at 741 Eighth Avenue early today. The fire began in the basement of a five and ten cent store on the first floor. six victims are unidentified. In La Porte, Charles V Beeson was found guilty of bigamy and sentenced to 12 to 17 years.
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Eighth Avenue
Ligamist
la Porte
Ind
Charles V. Beeson
Leeson
Mabel Winchart
Alexandria
Magdalene Miller
Chicago
Cogull Exonerated in Boxing Death at Cody Wye
Roy Cogull of Cody Wye was exonerated by a coroner's jury in the death of Kid Fortney of Indianapolis after a boxing bout in Cody Wye. The April 18 ruling absolves Cogull of blame in the incident.
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Wye
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Indianapolis
Boy Quips Back After Threat From angry Mother
A boy who angered his mother fled but stops when she shouts she will pay a dime to catch him. He retorts that if she gives him the dime he will return. A bystander notes men would abandon cars to learn how to free theirs from mud.
Two Women Avoid Operations in Chicago and Dayton Ads
Two testimonials from women credit Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relieving female ailments and avoiding surgery. Mrs M R Karsch nick in Chicago reports relief from headaches and digestive issues after use. Mrs J We Sherer of Dayton says the product saved her from an operation and offers to advise other women privately.
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Paulina Street
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