German Widow Killed by Mob in Mexico City
Reports from Vera Cruz dated May 2 recount that Mrs. Clara Tleelk er, a German widow, was mistaken for an American and dragged through streets in Mexico City, dying from mob brutality. Admiral Badger notes reinforcements at Patopico as federal forces evacuate Saltillo ahead of an anticipated assault. Carranza halts troops for a friendly gesture to two Americans. Huerta’s cabinet reshuffle places Vicente Ruiz as foreign minister amid ongoing mediation, with doubts about Rojas resignation signaling Huerta’s direct control.
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Disarming Colorado Men Ordered by U S Army Officials
Under presidential authority Secretary of War Garrison issues a proclamation calling Colorado strike districts to surrender all arms and ammunition to United States army officers. Proclamation also orders disarming of mine guards. Three men burned to death in Watts' saloon fire with oil poured on doors. Oak Creek in northwestern Colorado reports oiling entrances amid unrest. Peter Steinhott, a miner, was shot in Tuesday's Heela mine battle and tied today.
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Texans Shot Brothers in Debt Conflict
Two brothers Parten and Harrison Parten farmed nearby were waylaid and fatally shot after a debt dispute. Harrison survived but lost his right arm in the ambush as he fired with his left hand. A posse searches for the assailants in Crockett Texas.
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Senator Hora Seeks Delay On Panama Tolls Repeal
Washington May 2 Associated Press reports Senator Hora proposed a resolution to postpone repeal of the Panama tolls until after the upcoming November elections.
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Berlin Prepares Welcome for American Hotel Men
Berlin hosts two hundred members of the Hotel Men's Association of America and their families arriving Monday for several days. Officials plan a city hall reception and a Janeheon, a dinner at Admiralty Tee Palace, a tour of the Kenpinski restaurant feeding 14,000 daily, a tea at the Zoological Gardens, brewery visit, Potsdam outing, and meals at leading Berlin hotels.
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Refugees Reported Inland Peril Near Tampico
Galveston May 2 Refugees arriving here today report ten Americans are inland from Tampico in peril. Mogish and German launches have gone to their rescue by river.
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Hope Dual Monarchy Way Not Split
London May 2 reports on Francis Joseph of Austria Hungary whose illness sparks political fear across Europe. Commentators fear his death could shake the dual monarchy and invite German expansion, while most European leaders seek to preserve Austria’s integrity and the balance of power.
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Report of Siberia wreck mistaken as disaster
Japanese operator misread a message from the American steamer Siberia, causing yesterday's reports of a wreck. The Siberia reached Manila safely with all aboard. Bad weather interfered with wireless, weather conditions led to confusion, and no disaster occurred.
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Suffragists Parade Across Nations Marked By Rallies
Associated Press reports celebratory suffrage events nationwide with large parades in Mobile and Chicago, including a two mile march and a women’s cavalry unit. New York and other cities observed notable demonstrations.
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McGuire Named Pro Comptroller Candidate in Texas
Dallas May 2 Associated Press reports the committee chose T. F. McGuire as the anti incumbent Pro candidate for comptroller, eliminating Worth S Ray and Chas White from contention.
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Centenary of Bishop Coke Observed Across Methodism
In New York on May 2 special nationwide services will mark the centennial death anniversary of Dr. Thomas Coke, famed Methodist bishop and missionary. The observance spans the Methodist Episcopal, Methodist Protestant, and Methodist Episcopal Church South, honoring Coke’s legacy alongside Francis Ashbury who helped found Methodism in America.
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Cardinal Gibbons to Attend Dedication of St Pauls Church
Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore will officiate in Wilmington at the dedication ceremony for St. Pauls Catholic Church. Archbishop Prendergast of Philadelphia and Bishop Monaghan of this city join the prelates in the rites. The rebuilt church cost $80,000 and is praised as a premier local edifice of its kind.
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