No Change in Situation Secretary Baker Declares
Washington May 2 advance word indicates officials see no shift in the Mexican crisis after talks with Gen Obregon at El Paso. Baker reaffirmed Funston’s orders to pursue Columbus raiders into Mexico and the administration would not accept Carranza terms tied to immediate American withdrawal. Carranza reportedly offers 25000 troops, with over half to guard border towns and the rest to pursue bandits until border regions are cleared.
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Thousands on Strike Push Eastern Labor Crisis
Two killed and four fatally wounded in Braddock as a wind-caused clash turns deadly. Deputies and plant guards repelled a mob while 2000 borough residents sworn as deputies patrol streets. AFL President Sam Gompers expected to visit New York to oversee the strike action.
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Price rise in Mexico City spurs governor orders
In Mexico City the price of basic foods has surged. The governor of the federal district has ordered merchants to maintain reasonable prices or face penalties and possible imprisonment. Authorities warn of stricter action and fines for violations.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Federal District
Irish Revolt at an End Reported Quieting
London reports Dublin returning to normal. Clearing districts around the Irish town proceeds with increasing cordon. Cork county remains quiet while Sin Feiners in Cork city surrender arms and no rising occurs.
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Teutons to Celebrate American Liberty Day
A large gathering under the United German American societies and Austro Hungarian groups will be held at Sheepshead Speedway on June 4 to demonstrate loyalty to America designated as American Liberty day.
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Sheepshead Speedway
Yale’s Oldest Graduate Dies in Springfield
Dr. David Fisher water aged 102 died May 2 at his home in Springfield Mass He graduated from Yale College in 1829 and from Yale Medical School in 1842 The obituary notes he was Yale’s oldest graduate and a long time resident of the city.
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More Troops in France Arrive at Marseilles Port
A further contingent of Russian troops arrived in the Mediterranean port of Marseilles on May 2 bringing additional manpower to the French theater.
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Marseilles
Mediterranean
Warships blown up in Mediterranean minefield incident
The British armed yacht Aegusa commanded by Capt T P Walker and the minesweeper Nasturtium commanded by Lt Cmdr Robin W Hoyle struck mines in the Mediterranean. Both ships were destroyed and six officers and sailors were damaged. The collier Hendenbat limped into the Tyne with 231000 bushels of wheat consigned to the Belgian commission from Portland.
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Senator Husting Urges Congress Probe of Telegram Flood
Wisconsin senator Husting on the senate floor called for a Congressional investigation into a flood of telegrams to Congress over the German American situation. He said the messages were inspired by a central source and described the telegrams as a plan to poison public opinion and push the president toward war.
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German Aircraft Wrecks Reported On Western Front
Paris April 29. The war office reports numerous air raids on the western front with German planes including a Fokker shot down. A French squadron dropped 15 bombs on La Marche station in the Woevre. One German plane attacked by the French was badly damaged near Douaumont and another fell near Montfaucon.
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Woevre
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Montfaucon
Desertions Reported From Cavalry Regimen in Mexico
From Columbus New Mexico on May 1 reports say eight cavalrymen deserted a regiment due to a strict northern Mexico march. In Bethlehem Pennsylvania on May 1 Bethlehem Steel announces a ten percent wage raise for its 24 000 workers, the third such increment in ten months.
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United States Demands Release of Allied Seamen Held by Britain
Secretary Lansing announced a new note to Great Britain demanding the release of 38 Austrians Germans and Turks taken from the American steamship China by a British cruiser off Shanghai. Shippers of detainee cargoes await an inter national tribunal to settle damages.
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New British Cabinet Crisis Deepens After Bill Recalled
London April 29 reports say a fresh cabinet crisis emerged as the military service bill was withdrawn after its Thursday introduction amid Irish unrest. The secret session of Parliament failed and showed government weakness. many papers call for universal conscription with no delay.
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Ireland
German Air Raid Stir Switzer Lands Prompts Press Anger
In Porrentruy region Swiss forces report a German air plane raid provoking strong Swiss indignation. The semi official Bund calls for action beyond apologies as Swiss presses condemn the incident and demand more than regret from Germany.
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Iowa Miners and Industrial Hospital reports 694 cases since opening
A Des Moines hospital survey shows since its February opening the Iowa Miners and Industrial hospital provided free surgical medical and hospital services for 694 cases. Ninety six cases were treated in ward care major operations would have cost 17850 dollars while minor operations and medical services would have amounted to 30350 dollars. Income from all sources totaled 1705.46 dollars.
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