Rebels and Bandits Surround Huerta In Mexico City
Washington reports say Zapata forces surround Mexico City while federals retreat from Acapulco and San Bebas. Huerta orders troops to Mexico City as Carranza plans Saltillo capital. British cruiser Bristol sails to Tampico and dreadnought Texas heads to Vera Cruz amid mounting chaos and foreign guard.
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Alaska Governor Urges Wilson To Pass Coal Leasing Law
Washington May 13 The Alaska governor urged President Wilson to back coal land leasing legislation affecting the territory. He plans to travel west next Saturday to push the measures.
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Alaska Exhibit at San Francisco Exposition Debated
Washington May 15 in the senate Senator Jones of W. argued for a $200,000 appropriation to fund an Alaskan exhibit at the San Francisco exposition next year. Debate centered on federal support and the display of Alaskan resources and development potential.
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Mount Etna Eruption Toll Reported
Jefly May 11 reports one hundred five deaths from evacuations and ash during Etna eruption. Rome May 12 notes renewed eruption with frequent shocks across surrounding regions. Washington May 18 cites B H Bardollar of the engineering commission as an appointee in Alaska railroad work. May 15 also lists Benjamin Tin Jr and Ralph Moyer named clerks of the Alaska railroad engineering commission.
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Earthquake Shocks Felt Across Utah
Ogden Utah May 15 reports say severe earthquake shocks were felt over a wide area yesterday with earlier notes from mid May. The item notes a trial postponement concerning Charles H L Moyer, leader of miners, tied to riots during a copper district strike. Washington May 12 senate committee reported favorable framing to restore Chugach national forest reserve in Alaska to public domain. Portland Oregon May 13 rumors swirl that Governor West may be named chairman of the Alaska road commission.
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Famous American singer Nordica dies on foreign shores
Batavia Java May 12 Madame Lillian Nordica famed American prima donna died here today. Born Lillian Norton in Farmington she studied eastern conservatories and pursued a long operatic career including Brescia London and Paris. Her repertoire spanned forty operas with Wagnerian roles noted in New York grand opera. Memorial parade honors sailors from Vera Cruz and a Wilson address praised their service to mankind.
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Mexico
Hustling Coast City Gets Big Convention
Atlanta Ga May 18 The order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine Seattle nie or in annual session here today echo us the meeting place for next year's con Frederick Smith of Rochester N Y was elected imperial potentate Cornish No HE May 12 Secretary of the Treasury William G McAdoo and his bride formerly Miss Eleanor Wilson daughter of the President are spending their honeymoon at the summer home of President Wilson known as the summer White Copying and enlarging also all kinds of portrait and view work See Clemons Koon Fat City
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Tanana Free of Ice Lower Yukon Solid
Nulato May 15 report says Tanana river ice is jammed between Tolovana and Hot Springs and between Hot Springs and Gibbon while upper Tanana ice is broken and Fairbanks slough is closed. Yukon river remains open at Eagle and Circle with rising water. Rampart ice holds and Fort Gibbon expected break within 48 hours. A soldier reportedly died after an incident on the Tanana.
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Explosion Threat Near City After Dynaite Fire
Large quantities of dynamite and gasoline stored near the river caused a dangerous fire in a Coal Company warehouse. The water receded, a partial explosion occurred, and the dynamite remained intact under water, preventing a major blast. Residents feared a catastrophe but escaped harm as firefighting saved nearby cabins and a panic avoided.
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Yom Willett
Labor Leaders Go Scot Free as Courts Overrule Convictions
Washington May 12 The Supreme Court of the District of Columbia overruled contempt convictions against Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison and John Mitchell leaders of the American Federation of Labor for contempt of court. Sentences ranged from one year to three months amid bitter prosecution by business groups and the Buck Stove and Range Company after a strike dispute. The case arose from the federation’s Buck List controversy and an injunction offense.
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Death of Charles Post Millionaire Union Baiter
Charles Post, a Battle Creek Michigan born industrialist and former hardware dealer, died by self-inflicted gunshot in California. A controversial figure, he spent fortunes denouncing unions and advertising against labor leaders, including the Gompers case, while promoting anti union campaigns across major newspapers.
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Union Baiter
Charles William Post
Springfield
Mannefield
Health America
Bury
Els
Battle Creek
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Ex President Roosevelt In Poor Health
New York on May 15 reports that due to Colonel Roosevelts poor health there will be no public reception upon his arrival from South America.
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South America
Alleged Dog Poisoner Arrested at Flat City
Albert DeHeus was arrested at Flat City last night on a warrant charging malicious poisoning. The case, presented by Owen M. Grant, alleges he poisoned two dogs with reindeer meat along the Otter Creek trail. Trial set for Tuesday May 19. Additional dog losses reported.
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