Mediation progress eyed as new provisional government forms
Reports from Niagara Falls and Rome detail mediation on Mexico's political transfer of power after Huerta. A capable provisional president is sought. U S recognition negotiations loom. Italian rail strikes prompt government action. two workers killed in Naples amid suppressive measures. Women clubs endorse woman suffrage in Chicago in a rapid vote. Mexican navy reports the destruction of a constitutionalist cruiser near Guaymas. Americans in Mexico decline. many have registered reasons to stay. Huerta hires Towne as personal legal representative in Washington.
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German airship breaks in two injuring lieutenant
By Associated Press. Diedenhofen, Germany, June 13. A German army airship broke in two today injuring a lieutenant.
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Associated Press
Diedenhofen
Germany
Roosevelt Refuses to Talk Politics in London Visit
Cal Roosevelt arrives in London and declines to discuss politics. He dodges questions on answering Henry L. Landers about the River of Doubt. He plans a weekend stay with prominent Englishmen. Col House of Texas is lodging at the same residence with Col Roosevelt.
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London
Cal. Roosevelt
Henry Savage Landers
Col. House of Texas
Col. Roosevelt
Big Interscholastic Meet At Chicago Field
Hundreds of high school and academy athletes from the middle West arrived in Chicago for the thirteenth annual interscholastic track and field meet under the University of Chicago auspices. Attendance surpassed prior years as large student delegations carried pennants for their schools.
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Chicago
Middle West
University of Chicago
Haverford Cricket Team Sails for England Tour
Thirteen Haverford College cricket players sailed from New York for England to play seventeen games near London against top teams. It marks the fifth Haverford cricket invasion of England, showcasing skill against premier sides.
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New York
Harryerford College
England
London
Haverford College
Emperor Francis Joseph Gift Dedication At Hungarian Church
In McKeesport Pennsylvania St Stephens Church plans dedication ceremonies for a painting presented by Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria Hungary. The artwork by John F P Gollasz costs 10000 dollars and depicts Saint Stephen the fifth king of Hungary.
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St Stephen's
Francis Joseph
Anstria- Hungary
Stephen
Hungary
John F P. Gollask
Apostolic Delegate to Canada Arrives for Pro Catholic Welcome
Charlottetown P B E June 13 Mer Stagni Apostolic Delegate to Canada to visit the province tomorrow. He will be greeted at St Dunstan's Cathedral and stay as guest of Bishop O'Leary during his visit.
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Stagni
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O'Leary
Skat League Invades Milwaukee For 17th Congress
Milwaukee hosts the North American Skat League annual congress with 3500 players from Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis New York Davenport Baltimore and other cities. The Mammoth Auditorium is filled as playing sessions run through tomorrow.
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Army of Owers
Winchendon Plans Three Day 150th Anniversary
Winchendon Massachusetts marks its 150th anniversary of incorporation with a three day celebration starting tomorrow. The program includes semi historical church services historical addresses parades pageants concerts a firemen muster and a variety of athletic events.
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Canada
Harvard Commencement Preparations Under Way
Cambridge Massachusetts June 13 Final preparations for Harvard University commencement week were completed today The baccalaureate sermon will be given by President Lowell in Appleton Chapel tomorrow morning Phi Beta Kappa Day is Monday Class Day Tuesday alumni events Wednesday and the graduation exercises Thursday
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Maine Primaries Set for Monday Across State
Augusta June 14 Primaries will nominate candidates for State congressional and county offices. Republicans Democrats and Socialists participate. Governor Haines and four Maine congressmen face no opposition. Key Democratic contest for governor features Newbert of Augusta Curtis of Portland Keegan of Van Buren and McIntyre of East Waterford. Harold Sewall seeks Republican nod in Second District. Prohibition and Progressive parties must petition to appear on September 14 ballot.
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Haines
Harold M. Sewall
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Daniel J. McGillicuddy
Filbert E. Newbert
Oakley C. Curtis
Portland
Peter C. Keegan
van Buren
Bertrand C. McIntyre
East Waterford
Greece annexes two Turkish islands as diplomats fear crisis
Athens reports Greece formally annexed two Turkish islands on June 16. Diplomats warn the move could deepen tensions and risk a regional crisis amid questions of legality and regional reactions.
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Athens
Greece
Eruption of Mount Lassen Marked Fifth Major Outburst
Associated Press reports the fifth and greatest eruption of Mount Lassen occurred today near Redding California. Ashes smelling of sulfur spread over a wide area for about 16 tiles, signaling intense volcanic activity and potential disruption to air and ground travel.
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Redding
Calif
Mt. Lassen
Balloonist Arrives in Worthiaid for Balloon Race
Captain Borry of the balloon race arrived in Worthiaid, Oregon, on June ih. The flight covered only 16 miles before the sale day.
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Associated Press
Worthiaid
Ore
Borry
New French Cabinet Formed by Socialist Deputy Viviani
Paris June 13 Rene Viviani the socialist deputy has again accepted the task of forming a new cabinet. He will attempt to assemble a government comprised of diverse factions to steady political affairs in France.
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Paris
France
Rene Viviani
Liner Pretoria Rip Holes Liner New York Passengers Safe
Wireless dispatch from June 13 reports the Pretoria ripping a 12 by 30 foot hole in the side of the liner New York as they passed at sea five hundred miles out before daylight. Both ships maintained course and no sinking danger appeared.
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New York
Tner
Pretoria
Daughters of the Revolution Meet in Minneapolis
Delegates from many states gather in Minneapolis for the twenty third annual meeting of the General Society of the Daughters of the Revolution. Flag Day exercises start the program with a visitor reception day followed by a banquet at the Hotel Radisson. Regular business sessions open Tuesday morning with Mrs Clarence L Bleakley of New York presiding. elections conclude Wednesday afternoon.
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Minneapolis
Minn
General Society of the Daughters of the Revolution
Goethe Statue Unveiled in Chicago
In Lincoln Park Chicago a bronze statue of German poet Goethe was unveiled as a gift from the Goethe Society of Chicago. The 13 foot monument, executed in Munich by Professor Herman Hahn, stands on a granite base with Goethe’s mask on the front and an eagle on the knee. About one hundred German societies attended the program featuring speeches recitations and music.
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