Twenty Fourth Annual United Confederate Veterans Encampment Set for Jacksonville
Jacksonville prepares to host the twenty fourth national encampment of the United Confederate Veterans with an expected 25 000 visitors from the South. A 50 member committee has organized elaborate arrangements including electric lights depictions and parade accommodations. Gen Bennett H Young will preside. Gov Park Trammell and Gen E M Law of Bartow are among speakers.
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United Confederate Veterans
Florida City
Union Press
Jacksonville
Fla
South
Union Depot
Bennett H. Young
Louisville
Governor Park Trammell
E. M. Law
Bartow
Chickamauga
Law
Virginia
Tennessee
Dixie
Lee
Jackson
Hood
Johnson
Springfield Park
Dignan Park
Southern Cross
Confederate veterans gather for reunion with sponsors and socials
About thirty two youths join the reunion as sponsors from every Confederate division and state. Miss Corinne Hampton of Columbia South Carolina is named sponsor-in-chief and is a granddaughter of Gen Wade Hampton. Festivities and social events accompany business sessions as veterans meet again, with opportunities to mingle at department headquarters.
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Johnson's Island
Lake Erie
United Confederate Veterans
Corinne Hampton
Columbia
8. C
Hampton
Wade Hampton
Lillian Nordica Passes as Doctors Abandon Hope
Associated Press reports in Batavia Java on April 30 that physicians have given up hope of saving opera star Lillian Nordica. Her ailment and health status are described as critical with no prospect of recovery.
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Associated Press
Batavia
Java
Lillian Nordica
Roosevelt Expedition Reaches Mannee Brazil In Private Message
Colonel and Kermit Roosevelt arrive in Mannee Brazil with a private message reporting a highly successful exploration. No details given on remaining party members.
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Associated Press
New York
Kermit Roosevelt
Mannee
Brazil
Sheriff Tracks Faller In Memphis Foot Race Chase
Sheriff Jack Parker, awaiting requisition papers for suspects in the Famous robbery, met Joe Faller alias Archie McCann in Memphis. Faller recognized the sheriff and outran him in a street foot race after Parker lost his hat and coat.
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Jack Parker
Memphis
Joe Faller
Archie McCann
Liberty
Faller
Mr. Parker
Strets
Bank in Junction City Suspended. State Examiner Takes Charge
Citizens Bank of Junction City suspended operations and is now under state bank examiner control. Depositors are expected to be paid in full after all assets are collected. The bank carries a capital of $50,000.
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Junction City
Citizens Bank of
This Place
State Bank Examiner
Dambly to Open Shreveport Photo Gallery in Monroe
J Dambly a renowned Shreveport photographer visited Monro to arrange a Monroe gallery. He has leased the second floor of the Lemie building on DeSiard street and aims to start operations next month. Dambly once worked with E W Mealy here and is a familiar figure to locals.
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J. Dambly
Shreveport
Monro
Lemie Building
DeSiard Street
Dambly
E. W. Mealy
Six Miners Found Dead in Shaft After Rescue Reach
Rescue teams reached shaft No. 5 at Eeeles West Virginia and found six bodies huddled together at the bottom burned beyond recognition. Earlier they had recovered more bodies as hope faded for survivors among the 178 entombed miners from Tuesday.
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Associated Press
Eeeles
W. Va
Trial of McCullum and Hagens in Sholars murder case
At Winnfield court, Clarence McCullum and Will Hugens face trial for the murder of Albert Sholars near Dodson. Mrs Bernice Sholars, 17, widow, testifies she reconciled with her husband before the shooting and describes the chain of events leading to Sholars death and injuries to bystanders. The defense seeks to portray her as morally controversial and argues self defense.
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Shreveport Times
Winnfield
Apri
Ciarence McCullum
Will Hagens
Albert Sholars
Dodson
Bernice Sholars
Clarence McCullom
Will Hvugens
Clarence McCullum
Sholars
Hugens
McCullom
W. M. Jordan
W.M. Jordan
Will Hugens
S*clars
Clarence MecCatlem
No outsider can be given commission in Louisiana National Guard
Governor Hall reports many applications for commissions in the Louisiana State National Guard and any volunteer groups in case Wilson calls for Mexican War volunteers. The state guard would go under Adjutant General McNeese by current law. No non guard citizen may be appointed. Volunteer units would be separate from the State National Guard, serving under the same generals. officers would be appointed by the President and likely be regular army officers.
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Baton Rouge
Hall
Louisiana State National Guard
Wilson
Mexico
State National Guard
McNeese
Spain
National Guard
Getting the Summer Home Ready
A promotional piece urging readers to consult The News-Star advertising for summer home planning ideas. It highlights furnishing on a budget, curtains, pianos, china, kitchenware, and daily ads offering guidance and bargains.
Bombardment Report Denied in Rebels’ New Attack
General Carranza forces report a renewed attack by rebels on Tampiog as clashes continue. The report, disputed by rebels and authorities, signals ongoing hostilities in the region with disputed casualty claims and shifting front lines.
Mediators Expand Role in Mexican Peace Effort
The mediation scope broadens to include all Mexican affairs. General Carranza accepts good offices from South American envoys led by Brazil, Argentina, and Chile, with the United States and Huerta also endorsing mediation. Armistice talks aim to suspend hostilities as negotiations proceed.
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Mexico
Carranza
Washington
United States
Huerta
Republic
Cervanza
Brazil
Argentine
Chile
Genera Huerta
Forestep
General Carranzs
Associated Press
Wilson
Refugees to Enter Vigorous Protest
Hundreds of refugees in Galveston urge immediate U S action over Tampico incident. They plan to ride to Washington to recount wartime losses and press for stronger measures against Mexico. They condemn Secretary Bryan and advocate war to protect the Stars and Stripes.
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Bryan
Bitt Rly
Mexico
Uncle Sam
Envoys Seek Broad Mediation in Mexican Crisis
South American envoys reported to Secretary Bryan at the State Department while aiming to avert hostilities between General Huerta and the United States. They sought to include the Constitutionalists and bring all Mexican elements to a single settlement, aligning with Wilson and Bryan’s hopes for a broad, permanent peace.
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Bryan
State Department
United States
Huerts
Tampico
Seivice
Vera Cruz
Put Ft
Huerta
Wilson
Carranza
Mexican Civil War Fights Persist Across Ports
The federals and rebels clash at Mazatlan and Acapulco as Carranza signals willingness for armistice. Mediation efforts gain cautious support from influential Mexicans while revolts flare in Santo Domingo with turmoil in other towns.
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Carranza
Mexico
Mazatlan
Acapulco
Stme
Admiral Howard
Puerto Plata
Santo Domingo
Refugee group from Menxi co arrives in New Orleans
Robert Fingado spokesman for twenty eight American refugees from Menxi co arriving in New Orleans via Galveston says mediation will fall flat and Huerta is planning an unexpected move. The party left Mexico City on the last regular train and described many hardships.
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New Orleans
Robert Fingado
Menxico
Galveston
Huerta
Mexico City
Refugees Reach Gelveston After Shipboard Landing
Four hundred refugees arrived in Gelveston today aboard the battleship Connecticut in a heavy downpour. Many wore only their clothes, necessitating purchases of additional garments from local merchants.
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Gelveston
Connecticut
General Murgia Captures Piedras Negras in Tremendous Advance
General Murgia with about 1200 rebel soldiers entered Piedras Negras and took control with 325 prisoners five cannons 1800 rifles five machine guns and 300000 rounds of ammunition seized from federals at Allende. He pledged protection for Americans and foreigners and released most prisoners giving them freedom of choice. The American consulate was reopened as the advance continued and foreign property would be safeguarded.
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Eagle Pass
Murgia
Piedras Negras
Allende
Associated Press
Huerta
Blocker
John
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