Red Cross to Deliver Food to Mexico as Peace Talks Surface
Informal efforts among Villa Zapata factions seek reconciliation with Carranza to form a government recognized by the United States. A Galveston to Vera Cruz transport carries corn and beans for Mexico City with Carranza line passage. Americans stranded may depart Vera Cruz. General Duval and Funston discuss relief handling. railroads urged to grant free or reduced transport. Duval West leaves for San Antonio for a brief vacation.
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American Red Cross
Galveston
Vera Cruz
Carranza Lines
Washington
Mexico
Carranza
United States
Victorio Arrendondo
Villa
Arrendondo
Enrique C. Liorente
Ville-Zapata
Miguel Lompardo
Crato
Chihathun
Leon
Red Cross
Mexico City
General Duval
General Funston
American Railway Association
Portland Election Yields Few Municipal Races Amid Referenda
Portland voters elected two commissioners and one auditor today with full returns likely by tomorrow after a light turnout. Referendum questions dominated the ballot, including a Sunday closing ordinance and a proposal to regulate fitney and auto buses, with municipal races attracting little interest.
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Portland
Ore
Greeters of America hold national convention in Atlanta
In Atlanta Georgia June 7 the annual convention of the Greeters of America gathers hotel desk staff from across the country. The event features a program of entertainments arranged by Atlanta hotel men and discussions of shared interests among hotel clerks and assistant managers.
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Atlanta
the Greeters of America
Dance masters weigh fate of modern dances in convention
In San Francisco on June 7 the International Association of Masters of Dancing holds its annual convention to decide if tango, fox trot and other modern dances are to be banned or modified. Dancing academy proprietors and leading instructors travel from across the United States and Canada to attend.
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San Francisco
Cal
International Association of Masters of Dancing
United States
Canada
King Constantine's Health Update From Vienna Surgery
An Athens bulletin reports King Constantine's high fever and disrupted rest. Professor Risemberg of Vienna performed a pleural empyema operation removing part of the tenth rib, yielding some relief but signaling a long recovery.
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Associated Preas
Athens
Constatie
Exchange Telegraph Company
Riselberg
Vienna
Constantin
Constantine
Constantine Hess
Naval Board to probe cadet examination charges
The Naval Board of Inquiry met to investigate irregularities in cadet examinations. The practice squadron’s cruise, including first, second and third class ships, is on hold pending the hearings' outcome.
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Associated Press
Anapolis
Naval Board of Inquiry
Judge Dawkins In Able Opinion Descares Poli Without Authority
The article reports Judge Dawkins issuing an able opinion asserting that Poli acted beyond his authority. The decision scrutinizes the scope of Poli’s power and clarifies statutory limits relevant to the case.
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Judge Dawkins
Descares Poli
Contract Is Annulled Attracts Wide Attention
A notable case draws strong public interest and opposition as challenges arise against a proposed increase in country assessments. Lawyers prominent in the dispute contribute to the high profile of the legal contest and surrounding debate.
Legal timeline of contract and injunction case
On November 13, 1914 a contract was signed. On February 13, 1915 an injunction suit was filed. On May 13, 1915 the case was taken up.
Judge Dawkins Rules Bryant Contract With Police Jury Illegal
In Ouachita parish district court Judge Ben C. Dawkins ruled the November 13 1914 contract between Representative J T Bryant and the Police Jury to raise country property assessments including timber lands was illegal and void The court held the jury had no authority to create an assistant assessor or publish any office to handle taxes with Bryant to receive half of 1915 excess taxes The injunction stops payment of public funds to Bryant and notes the matter drew wide protests amid tax burden concerns for farmers and lumber interests.
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Ben C. Dawkins
G. B. Haynes
Als
Ouachita Parish
J. T. Bryant
Saw Mills
Bryant
Dawkins
Wnd
Consideraale Atention
Mr. Bryant
Messrs
E. Hope Ross
T. T. Webb
Stubbs, Russell
Theus
Stubbs, Russell & Theus
Legal timeline in Bryant injunction case 1915
Jury and Mr Bryant were represented by Sandel Clarke Odom Elder McHenry and Briggs. The contract was signed November 13 1914. The injunction suit was filed February 12 1915. The case came up for trial May 13 1915.
Thirty-first Sportsmen's Association Trap Tournament Opens
Portland Ore June 7 The thirty first annual tournament of the Sportsmen's Association of the Northwest opened at the Portland Gun Club. Top amateur champions from Washington and Oregon participate as events run four days with valuable trophies and about 1000 dollars in cash prizes awarded to winners.
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Portland
Ore
Sportsmen's Association of the Northwest
Boil Your Drinking Water Warning Issued
Dr. F C Bennett urges boil water after typhoid case near river tent 200 yards above city intake. Sanitarium patient linked to water supply prompt cleaning of the area to prevent infection.
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F. C. Bennett
City Board of Health
Harrowing Story Of Want In Mexico
Associated Press reports chaos at sessions of Mexico's national chamber of deputies with mobs rushing galleries and cries for food. Red Cross aid workers evacuate those trampled while about 10 000 gather outside and three hundred are stretchered away. Scarce corn from relief efforts and widespread hunger across most states amid poor harvest and minimal planting.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
National Chamber of Deputies
Red Cross
Relief Committee
Mexico
Wilson and Bryan Review German Note
Secretary Bryan conferred with the president and they reviewed a final draft of the German note. Afterward Bryan declined to say whether the president had given him the note for transmission.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bryan
Louisiana Press Association to Hear Metcalf Talk on Advertising
The Louisiana Press Association meeting in Monroe for its annual three day session will feature James A. Metcalf of the American Press Association who will speak on advertising in country papers. Governors and state officials will participate with Gov Luther Hall giving the welcome and M L Alexander presenting on Louisiana natural resources.
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New Orleans Item
Louisiana Press Association
Monroe
James A. Metemi
American Press Association
Luther KE. Hall
M. L. Alexander
State Conservation Commission
Louisiana
Thirty Ninth Battleship Arizona Slips From Ways
The Thirty Ninth Battleship Arizona is set to slip from the ways on June 19 in a formal ceremony marking its launch as part of the naval expansion. Officials from the Navy Yard anticipate a large attendance including project engineers and distinguished guests from defense departments.
Arizona Battleship Launched At New York Yard
The Arizona, fourth U S battleship built at New York yards, will slip from the ways as the oil fueled design trims crew and cost. It displaces 21 400 tons, measures 600 feet, carries twelve 14 inch guns and will cost about 16 million when commissioned.
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Arizona
United States
New York
Connecticut
Florda
Texas
Pennsylvania
Secretary Daniel's bid saving armor contract in Arizona
The text notes that Secretary Daniels pursued competitive bidding for Arizona armor contracts and achieved savings through the process. It highlights a focus on cost efficiency and procurement practices in defense equipment.
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Arizona
Daniels
National Electric Light Association convenes in San Francisco
Several thousand members gathered in San Francisco for the National Electric Light Association convention. The gathering, the largest in the organization’s history, will run through the week with business sessions and entertainment features prepared by the exposition management for the visitors.
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San Francisco
Del
National Electric Light Association
Thaw Mental Status Hearing Delayed Awaiting Court of Appeals
Thaw hearing to test Harry K. Thaw’s mental status was set for June 7 but postponed by agreement of counsel pending State Court of Appeals decision. The appeal questions whether Thaw will receive a jury trial, seeking to overturn a writ of prohibition against proceeding with the jury trial.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
State Court of Appeals
Thaw
Appellate Division
Supreme Court
Hendrick
Special Train for Mexico Refugees
The first refugee party from Mexico City to Vera Cruz includes ninety Americans forty four Englishmen one hundred twenty seven Spaniards and fifty four other nationalities. The United States government arranged the train to move famine refugees to Vera Cruz where six hundred are expected. Emergency food from Galveston will feed those brought to the United States on the transport.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
United States
Galveston
No Decision in Frank Case Today
The prison commission announced at its regular meeting that a ruling on Leo Frank's petition for commutation of the death sentence will likely not be announced until Tuesday or Wednesday of the week.
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Associated Press
Atlanta, Ga
The
Prison Commission Today
Leo Frank
Roosevelt Guests At Parker Home In Pass Christian
Col and Mrs Theodore Roosevelt arrived in Pass Christian for a brief visit with Col John M Parker a Louisiana Bull Mooser. Tomorrow Col Roosevelt will join a Louisiana Conservation Commission yacht Daisy to inspect thirty thousand acres of Federal and State game preserves.
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Associated Press
Pass Christian
Theodore Roosevelt
John M. Parker
Louisiana Conservation Commission
Daisy
Formidable Italian Campaign Movement Resisted
A forceful Italian campaign movement met strong resistance as allied lines held. Officials reported sustained pressure with limited gains and ongoing efforts to push back advances.
Zeppelins Raid Coast In Baltic Sea And Isonzo Push
A Zeppelin raid on the British east coast killed five, wounded forty, and caused two fires. Meanwhile Italian forces began crossing the Isonzo north of Trieste as heavy fighting at Gradisca intensified. Reports claim Turkish successes at Gallipoli despite Allied claims of victory, and German submarine actions sank several ships.
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Baltic Sea
Udine
Gradisca
Gallipoli
Constantinople
Berlin
Amur
Petrograd
Belgium
Gulf of Riga
Casablanca
Aegean Sea
United Support Meeting Called for Monroe Citizens
A public notice urges united support from Monroe and West Monroe residents for steamboat enterprise success. It announces a meeting on Tuesday June 8 at 8 p m in the Chamber of Commerce, with leaders P. M. Atkins and others calling all interested to attend.
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Monroe
West Monroe
Chamber of Commerce
P. M. Atkins
C. E. Bynum
E. N. Faulk
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