Pursuit of Villa Bandits Reported Across Mexican Territory
Washington dispatches describe Pershing’s forces chasing Villa bands across 1600 square miles as U S troops push southward into Mexico. A series of skirmishes near Parras and Aguascalientes left dozens of bandits dead. American losses not disclosed. Officials urge faster railway shipments to aid Pershing and Carranza talks resume. Felix Diaz reportedly lands in Mexico at the head of a southern force with Guatemalan aid.
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Tex
Villa
Pershing
Washington
D. C
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Rodgers
Queretaro
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Punston
Here
J. M. Gongales
Texas
Guerrero
Tenth Cavalry
W. G. Brown
Funston
State Department
United States
German Premier Denies US Aggression Threats
Berlin reports Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg vigorously rejected claims Germany would strike the United States or seize American soil after the war. He argued Germany fights for existence, not conquest, and warned peace that destroys Prussian power would invite only action with the German sword. He urged Germans to endure and prevail.
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Berlin
Germany
von Bethmann-iollwege
United States
Canada
Brazil
Europe
Strong stomach saves his life in Aberdeen accident
Aberdeen South Dakota John Zasguvard worker for Norbeck and Nicholson well drilling at Redfield was run over by a rig and buried wagon. He survived with only minor internal injuries, and doctors expect him to go home soon.
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Aberdeen, S. D
John Zasguvard
John
Norbeck & Nicholson
Redfield
Zasguvard
Aberdeen
McCook County Fair Dates Set for September
At the Mc Cook County Fair association meeting in Salem the annual fair was set for September 5 6 and 7. Officers elected include President L V Schneider Vice President C J Johanson Secretary Clyde H King and Treasurer J I McCarty.
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Salem
S. 1
McCook County Fair Association
L. V. Schneider
C. J. Johanson
Clyde H. King
J. I. McCarty
House Favors 10 Armor Plant and More Congress Action
The House naval committee favorably reported the government armor plate plant bill by fifteen to six. In Washington the House adopted a special committee to probe contempt charges against U S District Attorney H S Marshall of New York. Former governors urged a Packers inquiry and federal trust-law enforcement amid calls for jail terms and broader probes.
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Senate
House Naval Committee
DC. C
Fouse
United States
H. S. Marshall
New York
Buchanan
Illinois
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Stubbs
Wallace
Sub House
Sub Committee
Federal Trace Commission
Trina
D. C
Chamberlain
Lee
Lewis
Sterling
Benton
National Guard
Volunteer Army
Johnson
Washington, DD. C
House Committee On Public Lands
Department of the Interior
South Dakota
Wyoming
Montana
Idaho
Nevada
California
Royal C. Johnson
Fred Hepperle
House Committee
Henperle
Second Congregational
Secretary Daniels closes naval hearing on five year program
The House Naval Committee ended three days of hearings on the 1917 naval appropriation bill. Secretary Daniels urged a five year building program and a six capital ships proposal as a compromise plan. He avoided detailing relative naval power plans and warned that postwar opportunities could push armament growth.
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Daniels
Washington
Db. C
House Navals Committee
Naval General Board
United States
Americans Buy Many Diamonds During War Demand
Amsterdam diamond trade grows as American buyers sustain the industry despite wartime shell and bomb production. The old fashion rose cut trade declines with Balkan orders fading. Meanwhile in England ten women organizers prepare counties for farm labor, with 15 000 women graduates already at work on farms.
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Amsterdam
Olland
Swope
United States
America
Balkan States
Antwerp
Sevrity
London
England
Board of Agriculture
French Drive German Forces Near Verdun In Wood Battles
Paris reports gains north of Caillette wood northeast of Verdun as French lines press back German assaults. Berlin cites an attempted life attack on Tsar Nicholas reported by Overseas News agency and Berlin notes German losses near Douaumont. London describes Zeppelin raids on England and a costly war budget debate in Parliament. Copenhagen dispatches reveal a Cattegat naval engagement with a German torpedo boat damaged. Dutch Vessels and Spanish ship Vigo sunk by submarines are also reported. An American ambulance unit notes Ford cars nicknamed Oscar aiding wounded near the front.
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France
Caillette Wood
Verdun
War Office
Chauffeur Wood
Berlin
Germany
Nicholas
London
England
Douaumont
Teutons
Yarmouth
Cattegat
Copenhagen
Denmark
Kullen
Sweden
Helsingeborg
Hague
Netherlands
Elsina Helfa
North Sea
Polo
Gibraltar
Lloyd's
Est
Oscar
Zeppelin Officer Denies Attacks on Civilians
London reports Lieutenant Commander Breithaupt of Zeppelin 115 defends air raids as aimed at destroying enemy ships and factories. He says civilians suffer as a consequence, not by intentional killing, and cites his long service since the war’s outbreak.
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London
England
Breithaupt
Einglish
Thames
Iron Cross
Days Make Gains in Illinois Towns
Chicago reports indicate 350 to 400 saloons will close while former dry areas won in 1912 will allow about 2550 saloons again. Bloomington Carlinville Aurora Lincoln Allen were kept. Waukegan Mol ine Elgin and several townships flipped to anti-saloon. Waukegan scored the largest victory for anti-saloon forces.
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Chicago
Illinois
Bloomington
Carlinvile
Aurora
Lincoln
Allen
Waukegan
Moline
Elgin
Dutch mobilization shocks world as neutrality holds
A prominent neutral reports Holland mobilized its army and held coastal and border maneuvers to deter invasion. The blitz of activity along the German frontier and Belgo-Dutch border reflects heightened tensions as food relief is sought amid blockade strains. The Hague opens parliament with a secret session and confirms furlough suspensions as a precaution to preserve neutrality.
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London
England
Holland
Amsterdam
Associated Press
North Sea
Flushing
Antwerp
Germany
Great Britain
American Commission For the Relief
Belgium
Hague
Netherlands
Prohibition Wins Across Lake Shore Region in Waukegan and Nearby
Voters in Waukegan and surrounding Lake Shore territory moved to dry, ending 60 saloons in Waukegan and 13 in North Chicago. Freeport and Bloomington see mixed results with Freeport going dry by 220 votes while Bloomington supports saloons. Superior Wisconsin also goes dry by a 35 vote margin, ending nearly one hundred saloons in the city. Women’s votes heavily influenced many victories in contested areas.
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Waukegan
Lake Shore
Chicacago
Wisconsin Line
Moline
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Freeport
Bloomington
Superior
Wis
Diays
Vets
Wisconsin
Handlin Files for State Auditor Nomination
Pierre South Dakota Republican candidate Handlin filed his petition to seek the state auditor nomination. Armour resident Dana the insurgent Democratic candidate for national committeeman also filed his petition to pursue the Democratic nomination.
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Pierre
S. D
J. B. Handlin
Ruel E. Dana
Armour
Hairdressers' Guild raises prices after April fifteenth
London reports the Hair Dressers' Guild will increase shaving to five cents and haircutting to ten cents due to labor scarcity and higher material costs.
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London
England
Hair Dressers’ Guild
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