Carranza seeks closer talks with Pershing in Chihuahua
General Gavira leaves Juarez to meet General Pershing at Cases Grandes to discuss cooperation with the American expeditionary force. Pershing expected to arrive by automobile. conference planned to start tomorrow.
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Gavira
General Pershing
Casas Grandes
el Paso
Tex
Gaoriel Gavira
Chihuahua
Juarez
Cases Grandes
J. J. Pershing
Pershing
Gagne Granites
Namiquipa
Gavrin
Francisco Gonzales
Texas National Guard court martial delayed to June
The War Department announced the court martial of 114 Texas National Guard members who refused to take the oath for federal service is postponed to June. The proceeding was originally set for June 1.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Texas National Guard
Calvin New Head of Union Pacific Road
New York May 11 Director of the Union Pacific railroad today elected Mt BE Calvin president to succeed Mr Mohler whose resignation due to ill health takes effect July 1 Mr Calvin has been vice president and general manager of the Oregon Short Line Union Pacific subsidiary.
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New York
Union Pacific Railroad Today
Mt BE. Calvin
Mohler
Calvin Haw
Union Pacific
Warrington Destroyer Damaged After Breakwater Collision
Washington reports the torpedo destroyer Warrington struck a submerged breakwater off Rockport Massachusetts last night while being towed to Boston navy yards. Damage not fully stated but propellers injured. A dental department was added to a Boston animal hospital.
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Washington
Warrington
Rockport
Mans
Navy Department
Heston Navy Yards
Man Admits Plot to Kill Rockefeller amid Vanderbilt Incident
Saerbes R. Fowrdbes of Yonkers New York carried stones to Fifth Avenue home of William K. Vanderbilt and hurled them at windows misidentifying Rockefeller as the target. He confessed plans to meet a partner to shoot Rockefeller, was arrested for malicious mischief and deemed dangerous by police. A stiletto was found on his person.
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Vanderbilt Mansion
New York
Saerbes R. Fowrdbes
Yonkers
N. Y
William K. Vanderbilt
Fifth Avenue
Fowrdbes
John D. Rockefeller
Vanderbilt
Mr. Rockefeller
Mooneceller Home
Rockefeler
Woodrow Wilson Independent League organized in Washington
A group of 26 leading capitalists and publicists launch the Woodrow Wilson Independent League in Washington to back reelection efforts separate from the Democratic Party. Norman Hapgood leads the effort with state leagues planned and headquarters in Washington.
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Washington
Wilson
Woodrow Wilson Independent League
Norman Hapgood
League
St. Louis
Bernard N. Baker
Atlantic Transport Line
Baltimore
Ray Stannard Baker
Amherst
Mass
Henry Iuer
Chamberlain
New York City
Charles R. Crane
Woods Hole
Cleveland H. Dodge
Phelps, Dodge & Co
Samuel Fels
Philadelphia
Paul Fuller
Coudert Brothers
Rathbur Gardner
Providence
R. L
York City
Lamar Hardy
City of New York
Joseph W. Harriman
Harriman National Bank
Clarence Howard
Commonwealth
Graham Taylor
Survey Magazine
Chicago
Russell Whitman
Evanston
Imm
To Renew Fight for Great Dreadnoughts
Washington reports momentum for two dreadnoughts this year as advocates rally in the House for final action on the naval appropriation bill. Amendments to add dreadnoughts were defeated but submarines were increased from 20 to 50. The bill also includes bonuses for fast completion of ships for contractors.
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Washington
House
Secretary of the Navy
Dutch Anti War Council Seeks Conference on Peace
Cable from The Hague via London reports the Netherland Anti War Council sending a message to President Wilson. They ask whether a conference of neutral governments backing peace would have his sympathy.
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Hague
London
Monae
Wilson
League
Netherlanda
No Chance for Peace Declared by Premier Asquith
In the House of Commons Premier Asquith claims the latest communication from Germany offers no terms that would safeguard Entente interests or secure future peace. Responding to Sir Arthur Markham’s question, he says there is nothing in Von Bethmann Hollweg’s note to indicate willingness for peace terms. The reply was cheered and echoes Edward Grey’s prior speech.
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Carranza
Mexico
Glenn Springs
Boquillas
State Department
Actaing
Polk
Fless Arredonda
Won Janza
Washington
Manuel Mendez
Carrangza Foreign Office
Foreign Office
Aguilar
London
Asquith
House of Commons
Arthur Markham
Manafield
Mottinghamshire
von Bethmann- Hollweg
Germany
Europe
Sir Arthurs
Edward Grey
Iowa Days in Harmony Effort
Des Moines May 31 A conference is held between Cosson and Allen supporters to withdraw one in favor of the other. No committee of ten will decide the final withdrawal. Cosson and Allen each name ten. Five will be chosen from each side to form a final panel. The ten will determine who steps aside to solidify the dry vote.
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Des Moines
Cosson
Allen
Coston
Germany rejects Britain’s Poland relief counter proposal
Berlin reports Germany will not accept Great Britain’s plan to guarantee simultaneous food for Serbia Montenegro and Poland occupied by Austria. A conference at the American embassy, with Ambassador Gerard and Polish leader Prince Lubecki, concluded the British terms were unacceptable. Germany favors rationing but foreign consent is needed from Austria and Bulgaria.
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London
Germany
Great Britain
Poland
Amerecan
Gerard
Theodore Sewald
Ministry of the Interior
Prince Lubecki
Rockefeller Commission
Serbia
Montenegro
Austria
Bank Fines Rejected. Comptroller Cannot Retain Penalties
Washington May 31 The district supreme court ruled that Comptroller Williams may not retain a 5000 dollar fine he imposed on Riggs National Bank and may not impose further penalties as alleged. The decision settles undecided points in the bank's civil suit against Secretary McAdoo and Comptroller Williams alleging conspiracy to destroy it.
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Washington
District Supreme Court Today
Williams
Riggs National Bank
McAdoo
Willams
Brandeis Nomination Reports Briefed by Senate Committee
In Washington on May 1 the Senate judiciary committee finished its majority and minority reports on the Brandeis Supreme Court nomination. The findings will go to the Senate in executive session tomorrow for consideration.
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Brandeis
Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Joule D. Brandeis
Supreme Court
Senate
One Thousand NEM Strike Hits Buffalo Longshoremen
In Buffalo on May 1 1000 freight handlers struck for higher wages as longshoremen workers. Contractors refused to negotiate claiming wage agreement violations. A new 50 million corporation plans to promote foreign trade by employing graduates and training them for permanent positions.
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Buffalo
N. Y
French Forces Relent as Assaults Rage In Battles
Austrian troops cross the river and seize Italian works while French positions withdraw. King Victor’s forces press the line, repeatedly forced back as clashes continue.
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Victor
Austro German Advances Drive Toward Verdun Front
Telegrams from Berlin and Paris report continued Austro German momentum on the Verdun Meuse front with gains near Caurettes wood and Le Mort Homme plus Italian positions held against Austrian pressure. Prisoners total rising as Meuse fighting widens and Tyrolean actions push inside Italian territory.
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Wir
Sarville
Verdun
Meuse
Flavirane
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Naval Gan
Caurettes Wood
Paris
Commens
War Office
Tony
Anya
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Trancourt
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Teutons
Thiaumont Wood
Nivelle
Oskirts
Cumileres
Fieed Man's
Tyrol
Posina
Arafero
Lollan
Rome
Austro Hungarians Seize Italian Works Across Posina River
Austro Hungarian forces west of Arsiero in Trentino crossed the Posina river and occupied the southern bank heights, according to an official Austro Hungarian headquarters statement dated May 2. They also captured the fortified Italian works at Puntac Ordín.
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Berlin
Sayville
Arsiero
Trentino
Posina
Puntac Ordin
German Zeppelins Hit Near Veles in Salonika Front
A Central News dispatch from Amsterdam says a German Zeppelins descent near Veles in the Saloniki front struck trees and was destroyed.
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London
Amsterdam
Veles
Saloniki
House to Submit Big Building Bill
Washington May 31 The House plans to report a public buildings bill carrying about 20 million dollars despite President Wilson's objections to new construction projects.
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Washington
Wilson
South African export tax on diamonds proposed
A Cape Town report says the Ways and Means Committee of the South African Assembly adopted a measure for an export tax on diamonds. The proposed tax would range from 6 to 6 percent. The rest of the piece discusses unrelated astronomical measurements by Dr. Coblantz and Crossley at Lick Observatory.
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London
Reuter
Cape Town
Committee ON Ways and Means of the
South African Assemt
Horses Bred in Argentina Use Smoke to Learn Weed Risk
Report notes horses imported to Argentina or trained locally to avoid a poisonous weed. Native animals shun the weed naturally, prompting methods that involve exposing horses to smoke from burning piles to teach avoidance.
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Argentine
Electric fan with water cooled vanes invention
A new electric fan design covers the vanes with gauze to dip into a water tank, cooling the breeze at the source and improving air circulation as the fan runs. The concept suggests enhanced cooling through evaporative effect.
Chinese Rebels Strike Anti Japanese Power in Shan Tung
Tokyo reports strong interest in talks between Japan and Peking over Shan tung disturbances. The cabinet debates scope of guarding Japanese citizens on Chinese rail lines while officials deny plans to extend protection, amid a revolutionary move with a provisional government and provincial secessions.
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Tokio
Japan
Peking
Shantung
President Wilson Urges Volunteer Service For World Peace
President Wilson, addressing Memorial Day ceremonies in Arlington, calls on all Americans to align with the spirit of America and to volunteer for national service. He warns against immigration that undermines national unity and urges business leaders to allow young workers freedom to volunteer.
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Washington
Wilson
Arlington Cemetery
United States
America
World League
Preshlent
Europe
United States Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce of the
Jessie Bryan Sees Baby She Claims As Her Own
In Chicago May 91 Jessie Bryan viewed the baby she asserts as hers. The case before Federal Judge K M Landis decides custody between Jessie Bryan and Mrs Anna Dollie Ledgerwood Matters linked to an alleged attempt to claim the child as heir to the late Fred Matters. Mrs Matters was acquitted on related charges. The child was said to have been taken from Misericordia Hospital Ottawa Ontario Canada.
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Chicago
Jessie Bryan
Anna Dollie Ledgerwood
K. M. Landis
Fred Matters
Maters
Bryan
Misericordia Hospita
Ottawa
Ont
Can
Arkansas Democrats in Platform Fight
Arkansas Democrats at the state convention in Little Rock faced a dual task. Delegates debated contested seats for the national convention and a platform to unify rival factions. Dr. Charles H. Brough pressed to include a critique of Governor Huey P. Long administration.
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Arkansas
Democrats
Little Mock
Ark
Savin
Charles FH. Brough
Less Pork Plea Gleams From Pork Board
The Chicago Board of Trade pork quotations were largely dominated by a call for preparedness. The board shows a shift toward urging less pork and more preparedness, with a coat of arms drawing attention to directors for a forthcoming preparedness parade.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
States
Itv
Roosevelt Attacks German American Alliance as Un-American
Theodore Roosevelt denounces German American efforts as treason and condemns the hyphen in national identity. He urges unity under American for Americans, arguing such divisions threaten national loyalty during wartime. He criticizes Wilsonian universal service and warns against divided patriotism and alien influence.
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Roosevelt
St Louie
Wren
United States
Germany
Bnueland
France
Russia
Pennsylvania Penrose influence shapes early presidential ballot plans
The Pennsylvania delegation's voting alignment could sway the GOP nomination. Reports say Penrose may back Hughes or Roosevelt, with uncertainty over his control of 55 to 65 of 74 delegates. Observers note possible shifts as Fairbanks ties and winner expectations influence strategy.
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Hin Forteen
Roosevelt
Penrose
Hughes
Pennsylvania
Fairbanks
Indiana
Penrone
Hitchcock denies Hughes would accept presidential nomination
Frank H Hitchcock says he has no authority to represent Justice Hughes and that Hughes would not respond to a party nomination, though he believes no man could refuse a presidential offer if the party deems him the suitable unifier. Hitchcock added that Hughes and he were approached in Chicago for possible candidacy.
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Chicago
Frank H. Hitchcock
Charles Hughes
Vretory
Hitchcock
Alr
Hughes
Candidacy Era for Equal Rights Clubs At National Meet
New York June 1 Polls opened for the biennial election of officers of the General Federation of Women's Clubs with voting to 4 pm. If smooth results may be announced tonight or tomorrow. Mrs Jowdat Cowles of Los Angeles and Mrs Samuel Bo Sheath of Tiffin Ohio advocate Votes for Women. California delegates issue a pro suffrage statement urging equal citizenship for men and women and caution against militant tactics. Delegates discuss joining the National Council of Women and the International Council relations. 16,000,000 women are represented globally by the International Council. Senate nominee Weeks arrives as one of two presidential candidates at the convention with Du Mont already present.
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New York
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Wuffrawe Ixane
Mra Jowdat Cowles
Los Angeles
Samuel Bo Sheath
Tiffin
Ohio
California
Tae
Snouth Hoe
National Council
Federation of Women's Clab
Noel
Plate Fonan
Intards
Cording Co
Henry FB. Maet‘oy
Philippins
Chichya
Las
Land's Party
Ce Kalstede
John W. Weeks
Miatachusetts
Delowete
Republicns National Convention
Coleman du Mont
Delaware
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