Felix Diaz Reported Killed by Zapata Commanders
Mexican officials say Gen Felix Diaz nephew of Porfirio Diaz was shot and killed by Gen Calimayor a former Zapata commander near Salina Or Oaxaca after a dispute over orders. Official confirmation partial reported by Mexican secret service from New Orleans.
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FA Para. Tex
Southern
Mexico
Secret Service
Felix Diaz
Porfirio Diaz
Calimayor
Zapata
Supreme Command
Oaxaca
Andrea Garcia
Inc
United States
Salina
Dias
Garcia
Mexican Secret Service Bureau
New Orleans
Murdered Irishman Found in Gulch Near Pierre
The body of Patrick McCann, about 22, from Ireland, was found in a gulch west of town. He checked into the European hotel April 19 with Steve Cappack, from Chicago, who left the hotel after McCann’s death. McCann’s bank book showed substantial funds and a relation named Joe McCann lived at the hotel.
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Pierre
Ss. D
Patrick McCann
McCann
Steve Cappinck
Chicago
Ireland
Slater
Mhuran
Cappiack
Mane
Graham & Sone Bank
Joe McCann
Fuel trouble grows to out last conflict
Copenhagen reports Germany faces ongoing fuel shortages as winter ends. Authorities warn that individuals will not receive full coal and fuel supplies for the rest of the war and the immediate postwar period. A coal commission will ration resources by urgency. local councils in large towns are named. Munich introduces coal cards granting 100 pounds weekly per household due to winter famine.
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Copenhagen
Germany
Germaine
Timo
Lokal An‘eiger
Munich
Berne
Paris
Ice Cream Heist Suspect Crowd Attracts Police Inquiry
Five gallon of ice cream toppled from a hazardous display at Morningside Ice Cream company. Police seek a crowd of youngsters said to be responsible for pulling the “Reefer” away for a big food rush.
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Morningside Ice Cream Company
Thetight
German torpedo boat hit in battle with British destroyers
Amsterdam dispatch reports a German torpedo boat was badly hit in an early morning battle with British destroyers. The punting correspondent of the Telnhauf provides the account.
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Amsterdam
Telnhauf
Gompers Calls Meeting On War Labor Problems
In Washington Moy Emanuel Gompers chairman of the national defense pensions committee on labor has called a meeting for May 15. Attendees will include labor representatives from Britain Canada Cuba and possibly France to confer on war related labor issues.
Shipbuilding Plants Sign Up in Duluth
Duluth Minnesota on May 11 reports ship building plants in Duluth and Superior have joined the union drive for a crowd shop under the Ballermakers Hulke Committee chaired by J. Viche, signaling a labor demand.
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Duluth
Muperier Lave
Union
Ccate
J. Viche
Ballermakers Hulke Committee
Arrested, Leaps From Window and Escapes
New Molrow Louisiana May 11. A wanted man known as Oaear Nagler fled from custody by leaping from a window during an attempt to arrest him. He had been sought for several months on unknown charges. A woman, age two, at Jefferson City, Missouri, is mentioned in connection with the case.
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Oaear Nagler
Newinno
Ward
Hin Parwer
Jefferson City
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Sie
Spyis Pail
Albetrones
Wos
Gierman
Baltimore
Settin
Germany
Mealey
Allies Strike in Macedonia Front Rages Across Dobropolje
Allied forces push across a 100 mile Macedonian front from Monastir to Lake Doiran as battles intensify near Cerna river and Vardar. Serbian troops reportedly capture trenches near Dobropolje while British and French forces press gains in Doiran and Chevreux regions amid heavy German counterattacks.
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Monastir
Dpoirnn
Cerna
Vardar
France
Newt
Austin
Geome
Ruane
London
Lake Dolran
Pritieh Weial
Italians Seek Money and Supplies to Aid War Effort
New York May 12 Enrico Arlotta head of the Italian commission, just arrived, tells reporters Italy seeks a US war loan to pay for purchases here. He stresses ships needed for provisions and war materiel and says Italy will not seek a separate peace. Food harvest arrives by late June, leaving one and a half months for supplies.
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New York
Enrico Arlotta
United States
America
Hert
Ltaly
German use fire repulsed at Arleux river position
A British report states that German attempts using fire were repulsed at a location east of Arleux by the Fouchex river. The attack involved the delivery of trenches or emplacements that received fire and failed to break the line.
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London
Enat
Arleux
Sour
Fouchex
Planes Bombard Zeebrugge in Allied Assault
English planes bombarded Zeebrugge early this morning while a flotilla of torpedo boats massed near Blushing. The report notes a Corley engagement previously described, with vessels maneuvering in adjacent waters.
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Amsterdam
London
Zeebrugge
American Women Under German Fire
Pinore May 11 Broand Whitleel the American minister to Helgi visited the Belgian front with several American women. They were taken to Helghan trenches near Haipcapelle to witness the conditions and the ongoing fighting.
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Pinore
Broand Whitleel
Helgi
Naa
Pirusseha
Atvs
Whittleel
Helghan
Ne’ Hood
Haipcapelle
Mit
Uw Vest
Social Lion Embezzles Fortune in Philadelphia Case
Jesse Williamson, a 16 year old social figure and former secretary of the Pennsylvania Company for Insurances in Lives and Granting Annuities, is arrested for misappropriating company funds. The losses are reported between 650000 and 755000, with $260000 taken from one widow’s estate.
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Philadelphia
Jesse Willamson
Pennsylvania Company
Williamson
As. Williamson
American Rowing Association
Girl 13 Held After Fatal Schoolgirl Shooting
Chicago May 12 thirteen year old Anderson is held on suspicion after she allegedly shot Grace Hagemann, also thirteen, over a boy. Grace was shot in the back and officials consider jealousy a possible motive while exploring self inflicted and murder possibilities.
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Chicago
Anderson
Grace Hagemann
Doria
Grace
Rhine Fleck
Censorship Clash Over Espionage Bill Draws Senators
Senator John son of California urged striking the censorship section from the espionage bill arguing for a free press and reader access. President Wilson's letter to a New York editor supported criticism of leadership. Senator Tohngen countered that an inefficient general deserves scrutiny and accountability.
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Washington
Johnson
California
Atrie
Wilson
New York
Tohngen
Lee
Steamers Tiger and Leikunner Sunk Near Spain
London reports Norwegian steamers Tiger and Leikunner sunk by German submarines ten miles off the northwest coast of Spain after being halted in Spanish waters and escorted beyond the territorial limit. The Tiger valued at 1,272 tons and the Leikunner at 224 tons were engaged in the American trade
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London
Tiger
Spain
Slain Mrs Dunn Suspect Arrested in Frisco Case
St Paul May 11 B H Hainton arrested today in Ban Pranetiaco after being described as Joe Redon and sought in connection with the murder of Mrs Alice McQuillan Dunn here two weeks ago Police detective Peter Loveile heads to San Francisco to question Hamilton in the case
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St Paul
Minn
B. H. Haintoon
Ban Pranetiaco
Joe Redon
Hong
Alice McQuillan Dunn
St. Paul
Peter Loveile
Lata
San Francisco
Hamilton
Ruble Drop Sends Market Toward New Lows
A May collapse in rubles driven by the chaotic state of affairs in Minesio caused a sharp decline in the Jordan exchange market. The midlow rate fell to 26 wenta, about six tenths of a cent from the previous day’s midlevel, signaling a broad market break.
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New York
Price Fixing Urged By Production Food Commission
A Washington panel, authorized to fix prices and oversee food production and distribution, urged the House Agricultural Committee to back price controls. The commission seeks unity among national industries and centralized administration to manage shortages and stabilize markets.
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Washington, May Jh
Hous Natricultural Committee
German Air Planes Paint War Colors In Sky Combat
A London desk report notes German aircraft now sport grotesque color schemes inspired by Native American face paint as battles rage with British forces. The piece describes raids, bombings near rail hubs, and dramatic dogfights including a British squadron striking a German munition dump and pilots enduring heavy combat with Albatross and Triplane fighters.
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London
Bresai
Sritish
No Peace Agreement Report Denied by Washington
Secretary Lanning denied reports that the United States would not accept peace with Germany or discuss terms. The government stated it has no current offer of peace terms and did not rule out future negotiations.
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Washington
Lanning Todas
United States
Entente
Willer
Geor- Hlm
Sean Date
Doctor Louie Landoney Dies in Paris
Paris reports the death of Dr. Louie Landoney, dean of medicine at the University of Pork, fading from this world on May Day. The obituary notes his long service and status within the faculty.
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Landouey
Paris
Louie Landoney
Faculty of Medicine
The
University of Pork
Talks of Peace With France Reported By Amsterdam Desk
Amsterdam dispatcher for Exelmaige Telegraph reports that three Aventrian politicians plan to travel to Sciteeriagd seeking safe conduct to meet the French cabinet and discuss the chance of peace.
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France
Tanden
Amsterdam
Exelmaige Telegraph Company
Wites
Sciteeriagd
Pene
Million for Relief to Sufferers in Invaded Region
A relief fund of one million dollars is announced to aid victims in the invaded region. Details specify distribution to sufferers and the agencies organizing this aid effort.
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Paria
Muy
Taeterdine
Unde
Relved Cadsei Quits In Unclear Report
In New York May a garbled item notes Jenna Gadahi, wife of Wop Hae Patinelien, a United States resident, returning from an event. The fragment mentions a political meeting and an action promised by a party but is unreadable. The piece is chaotic and lacks coherent details.
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New York
Jenna Gadahi
Oper
Roger
Hae Patinelien
Chee
United Staden
Italy Sinks 130 Boats In One Week
Amid WWI reports, Italian destroyers repeatedly penetrated the fortress port of Durazzo sinking ships loaded with provisions and ammunition. German submarine commanders Werener and Posh were named in a Reichstag speech. Norwegian captain reports women pressed into loading work in Settin while men avoid manning subs. Paris notes modest submarine sinking gains and French analyst Marcel Hutin comments on limited details.
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Adriatic
Tallin
Argu
Durasca
Copenhagen
Reichstag
Werener
Posh
Herr Pfleger
Ser Party
Rermarks
Paris
Feenel and
Fritikh
Marcel Hutin
Mo Adda
Rate increases tied to railway relief and hearings
Witnesses from the Frisco and Southern Pacific argued for higher relief and future increases. W. G. Biddle said the St Louis San Francisco would seek about 29 percent and more if current relief proves inadequate. Kruttschnitt noted $700,000 in interest on the Mealian mobilization bill and said a 20 percent advance could cover operating costs, with shipper representative Clifford W. Thorne asking for security disclosures from the Southern Pacific’s last decade.
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Washington
Mevtf
Purioghin
W. GB. Biddle
Dots Kruttscaulit
Southern Pacific
Iailoot
Krutrachnitz
Clifford W. Thorne
Shippers
Krouttechnitz
Mir. Kruttschmittui
Americans Held as German Spies in Geneva
Geneve Switzerland authorities arrested Henry Charles Somere of Chleneo his daughter Alice and two German friends Bothell and Hop claiming German espionage links. Dr Somers, using American passports, faced charges tied to a Frankfort motive and potential counterspying. Details describe Sommers as a former officer in the U S Army.
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Geneve
Switzerland
Henry Charles Somere
Alice
Bothell
Hop
Somers
Vrankfort
Debated motion on wartime policy split chamber
The deputies’ chamber rejected a motion by 44 to 26 amid a tense session. Reported in London and The Hague, officials note refusals to enter certain actions tied to ministerial decisions and wartime governance.
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Hague
Londons
Chamber of Deputies
Chimley
Lamar Resumes Defense in German Officer Trial
In New York on May 11, the defense for Capt. Prana Rinteton of the German navy and six associates continued as the court heard their case on charges of conspiring to halt munitions shipments to the Entente. Rinteton had previously declined to present a defense yesterday.
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New York
David Datii Wiis
Prana Rinteton
Ninteton
Seculct Commons Session Recall of May Meeting
In an historic Commons session records show the May meeting amid mournful reflections. Members gathered to honor a sitting house figure as proceedings paused for tribute.
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Seculct
Commons
Lendoen
House of Coat
Toley
Asi
Plotters in Chicago linked to India revolution plot
Reported plotters detained in Chicago are alleged to have planned a revolution in India. Names include Chast My Dolby and Win Artested, with investigations noting two convictions in recent weeks. Officials cite Norway factory interests and actions in Manila as related factors.
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Chicago
Albert Woelide
Maunelulu
India
Uviited Staten Merwtiul
Punlilds
Dolby
Win Artested
Fevde
Jiaveheen
Pacifist joins Officers' Reserve to aid war effort
Alexander Hanhwart of Dorchester a former baseball player who clashed with Senator Lodge in the Capitol corridor has enrolled in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps. He was converted from pacifism after President Wilson's war address and now volunteers to serve as the nation enters war.
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Bouton
Miss
Alexander Hanhwart
Dorchester
Senator Lodge
Capitol
Paclem
Wilson
Congress
Bann- Wert
Russia Backs Peace Discussion Amid War Crisis
London dispatch reports the executive committee of the Russian workers and soldiers delegates proposing a neutral country conference to seek peace. In Petrograd, leaders insist the war must end with Russia maintaining integrity and honor and allied victory.
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London
Metrograd
Petrograd
Daily Express
Maxim Gorky
Paul Milfoketf
Siehenstaper
New Life
Council of Workmen's
Farmers Bring Down Balloon in Air War Debriefing
Report from Cor. Uiale details Capt Stevens landing after balloon raid near Ma on Tuesday. He explains the balloon was fired upon hourly and his band moved in response. A rubber balloon was sent back to Omaha with Stevens noting frequent aerial threats by German craft during the summer.
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Fwr Moines
Stevens
Cor. Uiale
Omaha
Aeppelins
F. Geiger
Seized German Ships to Be Named by U S Government
Washington May 1 The two German commerce raiders taken by the United States will be renamed to honor leaders of the American Revolution era. Secretary Daniels announced Kronprinn Wilhelm and other ships will bear new American names.
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Washington, D
United States
Daniels
Wilhelm Will de Renoniord
Prohibitionists Push Dry Plan In House Move
Prohibitionists in the House moved to advance a dry plan amid a committee showdown. The committee chair and members including Marshall California and routine Colorado faced questions as the effort to legislate alcohol restrictions continued.
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Topiocen
Fativies
Marshall
California
Pmoliil Dem
Chaleran
Howard Oid
Corria
Colorado
Rita
Oper
Clebe
Pelle Gay
Belgiums War Pay Sparks Peace Fear Across Alliances
A confused dispatch from Maria May 12 suggests Belgium may gain a Turkish ally and control the Dardanelles, while leaders fear such moves could provoke jealousy and future conflict among great powers. The report mentions Belgium and Belgiums expected gains as a gesture of wartime appreciation amid tenuous peace plans.
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Maria
Constantinople
Albert
Dardanelles
High Guthrie
Belgium
Gen Scott To Advise Russians On Yuesinom Mission
Westington May 12 The state department announces the American commission to Huesinom with members including Fliha Hoot of New York chairman John J. Mott of New York secretary and Charles KR Crane of Illinois Chicago Teamfcther and business man Ayrien MacCormick president of International Harvester Samuel Robertson banker New York James Duncan vice president American Federation of Labor Charles Howard Russell New York author socialist Hugh L Scott chief of staff O B S A Rear Admiral James Hy Glennon USS N
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Hugh L. Scott
James Hy Glennon
Chicago Board 10 curb speculators meet on wheat price
Ching May 12 the China board of trade will hold a special meeting this afternoon to consider the continued high price of wheat. Steps will be taken to curb speculation.
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Ching
China Board of Trade
French Mission to Visit Canada This Weekend
The French mission led by Rene Vivien and Marshal Joffre will visit Ottawa on Saturday and Montreal on Sunday. The French war commission arrives amid a warm welcome, with British and Italian delegates advancing to Washington in the near future.
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Canada
Rene Vivian
France
United States
Ottawa
Marsheal Joffre
Montreal
York
Marshal Joffre
Rene Vivien
French War Commission
Arthur J. Balfour
Italy
Wasehington
Swenen Bars Liquor Sale Restrictions for Individuals
Swenen plans to extend liquor controls effective January 1. The proposal bans private wine and beer trade, prohibits importation of alcohol, and requires consumers to carry case books recording each purchase. Saloons would be abolished under the new rules, restricting individual alcohol sales.
Suspect to Be Returned from Minneapolis, Nebraska Officials Say
Officials report a suspect will be returned from Minneapolis to Nebraska. The case involves a police matter and extradition proceedings with names and details reflecting a local legal action. The report notes the timing and agencies coordinating the transfer.
Morgan & Co. Receive $48 Million in Gold
New York reports a large gold transfer to Morgan & Co totaling 48 million dollars. The event signals financial movements as the market resumes operations and related reserves are adjusted amid ongoing formal processes.
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Morgan & CO
Fog sparks call for safer travel after 20 deaths
A fragmented report links foggy conditions to twenty deaths and urges safer travel. The text mentions multiple locations and an official response encouraging caution and preventive measures to reduce future tragedies.
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