Carranza Demands Clarification as U S Mexico Tensions Rise
June 17 report from Washington notes Mexican leader Carranza ready to face the United States. Secretary Lansing says no response today while awaiting new developments. Pershing's border situation tightens with troops held to quarters and civilians arming along the Mexican side.
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Washington
United States
Uni
Mexico
Lansi
Carranza
Pershing
Not Guilty In Murder Trial Of Waggoner High Director
The jury acquitted Corley P. MacDarment, athletic director at Waggoner high school, of murdering student Edgar Watts whom he allegedly attempted to reprimand. The verdict came after an all-night deliberation in Muskogee Oklahoma.
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Associated Press
Muskogee
Oklo
Corley P. MacDarment
Waggoner High School
Edgar Watts
Bunker Hill Day Parade Sees Largest Observance in Years
Boston marks the 141st anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill with a large observance centered in Charlestown. The parade features soldiers from nearby forts, sailors from harbor battleships, marines from the Charlestown navy yard, state militia regiments, and many semi military groups, suspending most business in greater Boston.
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Greater Boston
Bunker Hill
Charlestown
Boston
Charlestown Navy Yard
Volunteers to Run Trains If Strike Hits
The Pennsylvania Railroad management called for volunteers to operate trains if a trainmen's strike occurs. The call was issued today and directed to all employees.
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Hy Associated Press
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Laredo National Bank Statement May 1 1914
Condensed resources and liabilities as of close of business May 1 1914. J K Beretta president B M Alexander vice president Sam W Brown cashier P W Buttron assistant cashier. Total assets and liabilities amount to 1 622 771 79 with listed figures for resources and obligations.
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Laredo National Bank
Blue laws for Virginia capital
Richmond faces a Puritanical Sunday as officials seek a workable interpretation of a new ouster law taking effect tomorrow. The act requires enforcing existing Sunday observance laws, forcing confectioneries soda water fountains and other so called public conveniences to close under the fundamental provisions.
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Richmond
Maine Primary Set As Republicans Battle For Control
The June general primary in Maine will select a full slate from senator to county posts. A spirited Republican fight centers on governor and U S senate, with Parker Parkhurst Wheeler Milliken Hagerty Callahan named as governor candidates and Fernald Hale Hersey seeking the senate nomination amid a party reconciliation between regulars and Progressives.
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Augusta
Maine
United States
Pine Tree
Curtis
Johnson
Peters
Guernsey
Frederick H. Parkhurst
Bangor
Edward W. Wheeler
Brunswick
Carl B. Milliken
Island Falls
Alexander C. Hagerty
Ellsworth
Timothy F. Callahan
Lewiston
Bert M. Fernald
Col
Frederick Hale
Portland
Ira G. Hersey
Houlton
Funston Unworried by Carranza Threats Near Pershing Troops
Gen Funston in San Antonio says Carranza's Chihuahua threat to attack any direction signaling a response from Pershing’s forces will not worry him. He notes Pershing can handle himself and may dispatch small detachments if bandits threaten pursuit. Funston’s 60,000 border troops are ready for swift action if Carranza’s forces invite an overt move.
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San Antonio
Texas
Funston
Trevisio
Chihuahua
Pershing
Carrangia
Fumetan
Carranza
Famous Scientist Begins 85th Year in London
London June 17 Sir William Crookes eminent scientist received congratulations from a large circle of friends today on beginning his 85th year. Born in 1832 before Queen Victoria, he remains mentally and physically vigorous and visits the Chemical News office daily, a publication he edited for many years. Sir William and Lady Crookes recently celebrated their diamond wedding, and for forty five years they have lived in the same Kensington Gardens home.
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London
William Crookes
Queen Victoria
Chemical News
William
Lady Crookes
Kensington Gardens
San Benito fight report revised no Mexican deaths
Details of the clash near San Benito between U S soldiers and Mexican bandits show no Mexicans were killed, countering earlier reports. The update notes thirty...
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Brownsville
Texas
United States
San Benito
Centenary of Fort Armstrong Celebrations Planned
Morrow marks the 100th anniversary of Fort Armstrong on Arsenal Island midway between Molina Rock Island and Davenport. Pageants will portray early history daily with night land and water parades and electricity and fireworks. The 18th century blockhouse has been rebuilt and reenactments of Credit Island and Campbell's Lane battles will be shown in detail.
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Morrow
Fort Armstrong
Arsenal Island
Molina
Rock Island
Davenport
Credit Island
Campbel
Curfew Reflections On Liberty Bell Tour In Los Angeles
An observers’ confusion about US history surfaces during the Liberty Bell’s Panama Expo journey through Los Angeles. An English visitor solemnly removes his hat and asks why the display lacks the familiar image of the lady clinging to the clapper in the exhibit.
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United States
Everybody's Magazine
Los Angeles
War situation shows few changes amid fresh fighting
French report night clashes near Avecourt and Dead Man's Hill with grenades and bombardment. French infantry took prisoners in Vosges trenches. Austrians repelled a Russian cavalry effort south of the Dniester. New battles open on Volhynia front. Italians claim gains at Malaga Fosseta and Montemagori between Frenzera valley and Marceiia.
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Associated Press
Avecourt
Dead Man's Hill
Vosges
Galicia
Dniester
Vienna
Volhynia
Malaga
Fosseta
Montemagori
Frenzera
Marceiia
Surprise Bandits Attack Cavalry Camp After Sundown
Bandits staged a surprise assault on a cavalry camp after sundown firing wildly and missing all. The Americans dropped to the ground and returned fire without sighting the attackers.
Troop Tracks Mexican Bandits Near Brownsville
A bulletin from Fort Brown reports the Third Cavalry under Lieut. Newman struck a hot trail of Mexican bandits north of Brownsville. The bandits are thought to be the ones who attacked U S soldiers last night.
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Brownsville
Texas
Fort Brown
Third Cavalry
Lieut
Newman
United States
Consul Hanna and Silliman Ordered to American Side
The June 17 report from San Antonio notes Consul Hanna of Monterey and John R. Silliman were directed by the State Department to move to the American side of the river after their arrival in Laredo.
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San Antonio
Texas
Laredo
Hanna
Monterey
State Department
John R. Silliman
Saltillo
British Destroyer Sunk Near London In June Action
British destroyer dew has been sunk. Thirty one crewmen were saved and three officers are missing. The loss occurred as a naval engagement off the coast near London on a June date. Royal Navy forces sustained casualties while bravely countering the attack.
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London
Dew
Gavira Execution Denied in Mexico City Report
Official Mexican message from Obregon to the consulate denies reports that General Gavira commander of Juarez had been executed on arrival in Mexico City for treason after conferring with General Pershing.
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Gavira
el Paso
Texas
Carranza
Juarez
Mexico City
Gen. Pershing
Obregon
Tonight and Sunday Generally Fair Forecast
The United States Weather Bureau forecast for New Orleans, as carried by The Timer via the Telephone Co, calls for tonight and Sunday to be generally fair with no significant precipitation anticipated. Winds light to moderate, evening lows near the upper 60s and daytime highs around 80.
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States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
Telephone Co
Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather Update
Observations for the 24 hours ending at 7 am report a high of 102 degrees and a low of 74 degrees. Wind generally from the southeast with clear conditions throughout.
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Fort McIntosh
Sloan's Liniment Promoted for Vacation Comforts
A vintage ad touts Sloan's Liniment as a cure for muscle soreness after activity and for sudden toothache stiff neck backache bites and stings. It urges travelers to carry a bottle and rely on it for cramps toothaches and vacation mishaps.
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Sloan
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