United States Must Decide How To Help Mexico Restore Peace
President Wilson declares the U S will act if Mexican factions fail to unite within a short time to form a recognized government He signals a new policy to support a leader or group capable of rallying Mexico toward peace while avoiding direct control by the United States The text stresses end to imperial interference while urging decisive action to prevent continued civil war and famine dangers in Mexico.
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Associated Prone
Washington
Wilson Joda#y
Mexico
United States
Mexico City
Republic
Call for Mexican unity to restore constitutional government
A public appeal urges Mexico's factions to unite quickly to restore the constitution and form a government in Mexico City. If unable to reconcile, the speaker says the United States may take measures to aid Mexico and its people.
Trial Tuesday in Newark manslaughter case over bicycle star
Floyd McFarland bicycle star was killed at the Newark Velodrome on April 17 in what prosecutors call a crime. David Lautenberg of Brooklyn is charged with manslaughter after a screw-driver blow to McFarland's skull during an argument over advertising signs at Lautenberg's candy booth. Lautenberg, jailed on 2500 bail, claims self defense and that the weapon was used in a prior row. McFarland, 29, known across the sport, died hours after the injury.
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Newark
N. J
Floyd McFarland
McFarland
David ‘Lautinberg
Lautinberg
Brooklyn
Osborne
Lautinbere
Lautenberg
McKenzie
Argo Postmaster Smrz to be Sentenced for Funds Misuse
Jerome J. Smrz, former Argo Illinois postmaster and owner of an industrial savings bank, pleaded guilty to misuse of post office funds. He is to be sentenced today at Leavenworth, accused of diverting postal funds to his own use.
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Chicago
Jerome J. Smrz
Argo
Ill
Post
Leavenworth
Smrz
Post Office Department
Uce
Michigan hosts first annual Pentathlon meet in Ann Arbor
The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor stages the first annual Pentathlon today and tomorrow featuring five events. Competitors run the 220 yard dash mile, vault, shot put and broad jump with scoring by finishing order. the fewest points wins the all round campus championship.
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University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Mich
Michigan
Millers Convene in Toledo Address Trade, Law and Transport
The annual mass convention of the millers of the United States opens in Toledo Ohio. Topics include export and domestic trade, traffic matters, the mixed flour law, flour standards, and ocean transportation of flour.
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Toledo
United States
Senate Convenes As Sundberry Bill Revisions Move Forward
Amended by administration leaders to submit to voters, Sundberry bill loses the extra delegate for towns over 10 000 and 111 delegates remain. The House pushes through Fontenot sugar refinery measure as 102 to 3, with opponents citing overreach and trust concerns.
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Baton Rouge
House
Thomas
Senate
Monroe
Shreveport
Alexandria
Lake Charles
Fortier
Labarre
Orleans
Roy
St. Bernard
Butler
Fontenot
Leclerc
Manion
Martin of
Jefferson
Legislation Advances as House Passes Multiple Measures
The House approved Locke's administration bill ratifying the governor's oil lands lease 76 to 1 with Latier dissenting. It sent the Caddo land transfer bill back for reconsideration. Other actions include Butler's lease bill 88 to 0, a minority river convention report, Leopold’s levee board funding, and a convention appropriation bill of 70,000 with a favorable report alongside Bryant’s 50,000 for the Monroe reformatory with an unfavorable report.
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Locke
Lattier
Natchitoches
Blanchards
Butler
Gilmore
St. Mary
Favrot
Baton Rouge
Hunter
Rapides
Schell
Claiborne
Kilbourne
Powell
Leopold
Bryant
Monroe Reformatory
Americans Safe After Turko-Persian Skirmish
Americans in Uramish Persia are reported safe after an attack on missionaries by Turkish forces. A relief expedition with food has been dispatched from Tabriz following a message from the American consul at Raddock in Tabriz.
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Associated Press
Washington
Uramish
Persia
Raddock
Tabriz
Cotton Crop in Good Condition Across Western States
The Agriculture Department reports the cotton crop in splendid condition across the western region. Planting lagged in Texas but emergence is strong and promising.
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Associated Press
Washington
West
Agriculture Department
Texas
North Louisiana Baptist Sunday School Convention in Shreveport
The North Louisiana Baptist Sunday School Convention meets in Shreveport on June 10 and 11 with speakers Dr E E Burroughs Dr G F Savage Rev Harvey Beauchamp R H Coleman and W F Holcomb among others. Reduced rail rates and free visitor entertainment are offered and interested attendees should send names to Dr M E Dodd, chairman of the entertainment committee.
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North Louisiana Baptist Sunday School Convention
Shreveport
E. E. Burroughs
Sunday School Board
G. F. Savage
Union University
Jackson, Tenn
Harvey Beauchamp
R. H. Coleman
First Baptist Sunday School
Dallas
Texas
W. F. Holcomb
Mississippi
M. E. Dodd
Entertainmet
Sales Receives Sentence for Conspiracy to Defraud
New York tobacco merchant Jacob Sales was found guilty of conspiracy to defraud the U S government by paying John Burke, ex manager of the Panama Railroad commissary, and was sentenced to thirteen months in prison and a $1000 fine. Burke and Ricardo Harmudez, former governor of Colon, were indicted but not tried.
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Associated Press
New York
Jacob Sales
United States
John Burke
Panama
Burke
Ricardo Harmudez
Colon
Seles
Annual Excursion of V S and P Firemen
The V S and P fire department holds its annual excursion and picnic tomorrow. The excursion train departs Monroe after the early train with stops to Dorcheat, escorted by special officers to preserve order. A seven piece Shreveport orchestra will provide music and dancing to attract women and children.
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V. S. & P. Fire Department
Monroe
Dorcheat
Shreveport
Stars and Bars flag design credited to Major Orren Smith
The United Confederate Veterans committee awards credit for designing the first Confederate flag the Stars and Bars to Maj. Orren Randolph Smith of Louisburg North Carolina. The report, submitted at the Richmond reunion, analyzes competing claims by Nicola Marschall and Smith and details evidence from witnesses, aligning the design with the flag used by the Confederate Congress.
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Maj
Orren Randolph Smith
Confederate States
Louisburg
North Carolina
United Confederate Veterans’ Committee
C. Irvine Walker
Summerville
S. C
Thomas Green
Pine Bluff
Ark
John P. Hickman
Nashville
Tenn
Daughters of the Confederacy
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Confederated Southern Memorial Association
Veterans
William Porcher Miles
Flag
The
Confederacy
Congress of the Confederate States
Montgomery
Ala
Miles
Congress
Congressional Committee
Veterans Committee
N. C
Jessica R. Smith
Nicola Marschall
Marion
Louisville
Chappell Cory
Birmingham
Confederate Congress
Major Smith
Marschall
Mr. Marschall
Confederate Congressional Committee
Marshall
United Confederate Veterans
Welcome Planned for South American Bankers in Pittsburg
Pittsburg pa june 2 a rousing welcome is arranged for South American and Central American bankers visiting the United States as guests. The special train is due at noon and the Chamber of Commerce will host their entertainment and tours of steel and coal works.
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Pittsburg
United States
Chamber of Commerce
Americans Abroad Face Inquiry On Return to US
Two hundred Orleaniens sailed to England as muleteers for stock and supplies and many enlisted for Europe. Those who survive will confront a special inquiry at port of entry to prove allegiance to the English crown or other citizenship. Decisions may bar reentry to the United States.
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Europe
England
United States
Government
Immigration Service
Board of Inquiry
N. O. Times-Picayune
Dick Rudolph key for Braves in slump as Evers returns
Little Dick Rudolph remains central for the Boston Braves amid a team slump while Johnny Evers comes back to praise in the Hub.
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Little Dick Rudolph
Boston Braves
Johnny Evers
Bulgaria and Rouma Indications of Joining the Ranks
Report notes Bulgaria and Rouma signaling intent to join broader regional alignment. Details on timing or exact blocs are unclear but officials discuss potential membership in collective security or defense arrangements.
President Receives German Ambassador Amid War News And Balkan Shifts
Report from Bucharest to Paris notes Bulgaria gains from Roumania and seeks talks with Russia. Bulgaria may clash with Turkey while Roumania eyes Transylvania. Austria and Germany claim gains on the eastern front as Russia reports heavy losses near Przemysl. The British steamer Saidieh was torpedoed in the North Sea with seven lives lost.
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Associated Press
Bulgaria
Roumania
Bucharest
Paris
Russia
Turkey
Austria
Transylvania
Galicia
Przemysl
Berlin
Vienna
Germany
North Sea
Ambassador Bernstorff Converses With President Wilson
Count Bernstorff, the German ambassador, obtained an audience with President Wilson in the White House blue rooms. The meeting, described as cordial, allowed the president to outline ideas for a note to Berlin while stressing U S accountability for Lusitania losses. The note is to go to the cabinet Friday and be sent to Berlin soon after.
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Washington
Count Bernstorff
Wilson
White House
Berlin
Count Sternstorff
Exposition Track Fast Pace Opens Meet With Big Purses
The Exposition track will open on Saturday with a fast surface and notable purses. Organizers emphasize speed and substantial prize money for events attracting entrants.
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