Vast Electric and World News Glimpse From The Era
A long list of varied items notes electric industry figures in the United States and beyond, including central station investment surpassing 2.0 billion dollars and related earnings. It also reports motor vehicle counts in New England, rural line issues, tax actions in Wolf North Dakota, a round-the-world boating voyage, and diverse international notes from Spain to Australia and South America, with cultural, political and technological snapshots.
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Maine
New Hampshire
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Rhode Island
Connecticut
United States
Outlook for Success of Rebels Raises Serious Problems
Washington discusses the likely collapse of Huerta and rise of Carranza. It explores potential recognition by the United States, fears of post victory disorder, Villa and Zapata roles, church-state tensions, and Carranza’s policy plans for hacienda redistribution and stability. President Wilson demands a stable constitutional government.
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Washington
Huerta
Mexico City
Villa
Carranza
Constitutionalista
United States
Republic
Wilson
Willl
Foreigners Brace Defenses as Huerta Moves
Reports from Vera Crux describe British, German and Austrian groups arming in Mexico City districts. Foreigners expect upheaval, while Velasco, wounded, is sent from the capital to govern San Luis Potosí amid allegations of plots against Huerta. The press in Mexico City faces crackdown as factions push for constitutionalist control.
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Mexico City
Legation
Tuer
Velasco
Torreon
San Luis Potost
Huerta
Nek
Velascu
Trattora
Fletcher
Vera Crug
New
New Was the Issue Last Night of A Newspaper Named "the Value of the People
Lswua
General Huerta
Rebels May Get Ammunition If Huerta Ports Quelled
Washington reports Admiral Hadger says Mexican federal gunboats Zaragosa Bravo and the Tampico tug left Tampico for Puerto Mexico, with possible stop at Tuxpan. American destroyers escort to protect navigation. Authorities fear a blockade to halt arms imports to the constitutionalists.
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Washington, D. C
Hadger
Zaragosa
Bravo
Tampico
Puerto Mexico
Vera Crug
Pomoco River
Beloped
Tuxpan
Panuco
Teachers Set for Latin American Study Voyage
A 13 member American education party sails May 90 aboard the steamer Van Dyke from Barbados to study Latin state systems. The group travels to Buenos Aires and across the continent, with a final move to New York around August 20.
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USA
van Dyke
Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Resigns to Lead Cornell College
Washington May 15 Secretary Houston announced the resignation of Beverly T. Galloway from the department of agriculture. Galloway will become dean of the agricultural college at Cornell University after a career with the department in various roles.
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Washington
Houston
Department of Agriculture
Beverly T. Galloway
Jr. Galloway
Cornell University
Department of Pareuture
Omaha Jeweler Weld
A garbled OCR snippet from a Omaha area column mentions a jeweler and a transit error caused by an expressman. It references New York, May and Europe but lacks clear details or names to confirm events or outcomes.
Reserve Set Aside in National Forest Tract Declared
In Babiington on May 1 an order was issued to set aside a 20 acre tract of land in the national forest. The action, labeled an honorable order, concerns the allocation of property within federal jurisdiction. The details reference federal oversight and the land’s disposition.
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Babiington
National
Algaka
Une Federal Chase A
Itiawee
Former Canadian minister P. D. Monk dies in Montreal
Montreal early today. P D Monk former minister of public works in the Dominion cabinet died after a period of illness from hardening of the arteries.
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Montreal
P. D. Monk
Dominion
Leitch Wins British Women Championship by Two Holes
Misa Cecile Leitch of Hunstanton defeated Clady Venacromt, the US women’s champion, by two holes with one to play to take the British women’s championship.
Three New Warships Nearing Completion
Washington May 15 The battleship Oklahoma building in New York is 67.2 percent complete and tops the navy dreadnoughts under construction, followed by the Nevada at 43.9 percent. The destroyer Downes, also under construction in New York, is 6.3 percent complete.
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Washington
Oklahoma
New York
Nevada
Downes
Baby’s Tragic Fire Claim Des Moines Home
A visiting Mrs A L Devinney found her mother’s home in Des Moines May 15 engulfed by a gas heater fire. The infant perished in the blaze while efforts to rescue the child and mother were underway. The tragedy drew responders and left the household in shock.
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Des Moines
Mra
A. L. Devinney
Diplomat Seeks Tokyo Envoy Amid Louisiana Talks
Washington reports on a diplomatic reshuffle as President Ted enters talks with Louisiana officials and names a new envoy to Tokyo. The administration aims to strengthen ties with Japan while addressing regional concerns.
Mellen’s New Haven disclosures spill over to hearings
Charles S. Mellen former New Haven president testifies at an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing detailing financial maneuvers in acquiring subsidiaries including the West Chester road and exchanges with former Police Inspector Thomas Byrnes. He notes negotiations with Morgan and hints at influence over charters and franchises.
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Washington
New Haven Railroad
New York, West Chester
Boston
Interstate Commerce Commission
Charles S. Mellen
The
New Haven
Mellen
Thomas F. Byrnes
New York
West Chester
Byrnes
McChord
Folk
J. W. H. Crim
Mallen
Mr. Folk
Ievereueeies
West ‘Heater & Beaton Revirowd
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Evenco
Thomas F
Pare
Metlen
Board of Eadmate of
New York City
Exchange of Securities
Candidate to wage campaign on brokers
Madison Wisconsin May Mo B Utt man of Hudson today announced his candidacy for governor on the republican ticket. He pledges to eliminate the broker commission he believes profits from big deals.
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Madison
Wis
Mo B. W. Uttman
Hudson
Wisconsin
Broker Commission
New Officers Elected by Dakota Jewelers
State Jewelers association held a reception at the capital building last night and elected officers. President KB. RK Pumuth, vice presidents W. D. Nolan and S. Auer, secretary Prey, treasurer Chas Maldras.
Norris Defends Mellen In New Haven Inquiry
Senator Norris said there was no intent to prosecute Charles Mellen criminally at a Justice Department conference. He argued the statute of limitations was near, and that Mellen and others could not be forced to answer questions that might incriminate them. He said only a grand jury or state action could pursue any theft from the New Haven financing.
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Mexico
Vera Crus
Hans
Washington
Charles 8. Mellen
New Haven
New
Charles 8
Mellen
Norris
Department of Justice
Assorney
McReynolds
Interstate Commerce Commission
Orrisean
Melten
Preparing for BG Traffic in Panama
A Washington report notes a commission led by Carroll S. Smith J M Barrett and a state official studies Isthmus Panama cargo handling and berthing plans for canal opening. They will set practical efficient methods and charges to attract traffic while ensuring fair returns on invested capital without immediate self sufficiency.
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Washington
Panama
Ronalszing
Carroll
London Denies Report on Grey Mexico Patch
The British foreign office issued a denial to a report in this standard stating that Sir Edward Grey was considering a dispatch from British Minister at Mexico City dealing exhaustively with the entire Mexican affair.
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London
Bir
Edward Grey
Adiapatch
Lions Carden
Mexico City
Liner Korea Quarantined in Shanghai Port Sick Onboard
The Pacific Mail steamer Korea arriving from San Francisco was put into quarantine in Shanghai due to illness aboard. She is expected to sail again on May 22 after a prior itinerary from San Francisco on April 4 to Honolulu April 10 and Yokohama April 25 en route to Hong Kong.
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China
Pacific Mail
Korea
San Francisco
Honolulu
Yokohama
Hong Kong
Supreme Court Hears Marital Notions
In Des Moines May 14 the Supreme Court hears remarks on divorce and marital bills amid confusion as justices weigh the fate of a separation case involving Margaret Gaynor and the longtime spousal dispute.
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Dee Moines
Marttal
Maya Oo
Margaret Soundgy le
Sien Ie
Ene Gaynor
Rose and Webber testify in Becker murder trial
In New York on May 16 Hard Jack Rose and conspirator Bridge Weber took the stand in the Becker murder case over Hermas Rosenthal. Rowett testified, while Weber detailed his role and the gunmen connected to the plot. Nona McAdoo, daughter of the secretary of the treasury, attended as a spectator.
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New York
Jack’ Rose
Bridge” Weber
Charles Becker
Hermas Rosenthal
Rowett
Webber
Panama Canal to Open Barges for Trade Relief
Reports from Panama indicate the canal system will begin water service for barges by May 10 as congestion worsens oceanic trade. Col. Goethals coordinates an overflow channel at Culebra and a 1½ hour schedule from Atlantic to Pacific to ease bottlenecks awaiting a formal opening to merchant shipping.
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Panama Canal
Re “Tt
Eenene Railroad
New York
Washington
Isthmian Canal
Goethals
Institution of Water Service Limited
Mexico
Pacific
Europe
Far East
Tefauntepec
Colon
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Panam
Goethalpee
Cucharacha
Com
Esta
Culebra
Atlantic
Wife drank poison after fearing husband’s drunken threat
In Springview Nebraska May 15 Fred Fowler and his wife Mia quarreled. Mia Fowler drank carbolic acid after refusing antidote and later her husband allegedly seized the bottle and drank some himself. Authorities report a domestic dispute ending in poisoning. The couple lived near Burton.
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Springview
Neb
Fred Fowler
Mia Fowler
Annie
Fowler
Mraler
Red Cross Pledges Chinese Flood Center Plan
Memphis May 16 Plans for a flood center system along the Yellow and Huai rivers in China were announced today by Ernest P Bicknell national director of the Red Cross Association. The project is estimated to cost a large sum and aims to aid destitute victims within eight years at the earliest.
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Memphis
Tenn
Yellow
Huai
China
Ernest P Bicknell
Washington
National Conferences of Charities and Correction
Sar Sreneene
Ie Pareene
Union Pacific to Reduce Dividends Amid Quorum Issue
New York May 14 There was no quorum at Union Pacifics meeting to act on the common dividend The meeting will be held later to cut the quarterly dividend rate from 2 percent to 2 percent and move forecast for a large bonus to stockholders.
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New York
Union Pacific
Move
Shortage Alleged in University of California Cashier Books
An apparent shortage of about 110 000 is alleged in the books of Harry L Wright cashier of the University of California for the past eight months. The report notes a discrepancy and sparks speculation about the cause and responsibility.
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Harry L. Wright
University of California
Aetna Still Active Details Remain Unclear
Vague notes mention Aetna and ongoing activity with scattered phrases about night shacks and early events, but a clear report or context is not provided. The fragmentary text references Met Ba and Tepantes without coherent details or dates.
Press Freedom Debated by Editors in Lawrence Conference
Lawrence Kansas May 15 editors from across the region discussed the impact of new press laws on freedom of the press. White of New York defended accurate reporting while noting legal limits and the need for responsible journalism under a popular government.
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Tawrence
Kan
Ferklowe
White
Kanene
Oregon Voters Select Candidates in State Primaries
Portland May 15 voters in Republican Democratic and Progressive primaries decide nominees for U S senator and full state and county tickets. Party registration totals include Republicans 194687 Democrats 1986 Prohibitionists 11177 Socialists 273 Progressive 6266 and miscellaneous.
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Portland
Ore
Lexinion
Hiican
Congress
Suffragist Militants Rally At Carsons London Home
Lawrence Kansas May 1 militant suffragists led by Fiora Drummond gathered at Sir Edward Carson's Eaton Place residence seeking arrest for militancy. Drummond and Mrs Dacre-Fox faced police court summons amid protests outside the Unionist leader's home.
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Lawrence
Kan
Fiora Drummond
Edward Carrom
Eaton Place
Drum
Mond
Edward Carson
Mmto
Dacre-Fox
Aleo
House of Lords
Canada to adopts anti tipping bill in Senate action
London reports the bill cleared the committee of the whole amid debate and ridicule. The measure, aimed at preventing tipping practices, moves toward passage with penalties up to a fine of 100 dollars if enacted.
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London
Davia
Bill Wee
Sunatop
Graft Suspected in Panama Deals
A federal grand jury indicts suspects in a Panama deals graft case. The indictment alleges conspiracy and bribery involving dealers. Several named individuals face charges as the investigation unfolds.
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Panama
Famous Old Violin Stolen by Thief Reported
A garbled notice reports a famous old violin stolen by a thief. The fragment mentions individuals and a possible reference to authorities, with unclear connections to Thomas, Longworth, Cinelli, Rowe, and Theviore.
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Au Chulimy
Thomas
Longworth
Cinelli Rowe
Nicholas Nati
Theviore
Young Duryea Held for Murder
A report states that Young Duryea is in custody on a murder charge. Details remain sparse, with readers urged to watch upcoming editions for developments.
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Duryea
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