American Cavalry Surprise Villa Bandits in New Mexico
A wireless from headquarters near Albuquerque reports 250 men of the Seventh Cavalry surprised and routed a larger Villa band near Aviles, seventeen miles south of Cuautla. Only seventeen Mexicans were killed with many wounded. Americans suffered no casualties. Major Howze led the pursuit, finding the bandits in an adobe nest at 610 Azules and driving them off as they fled unclothed.
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Adobe Fints
Patr Cation
Associated Press
Columbus
N. M
United States Army
pNamtatupa
Villa Banks
Oo Aviles
Cusiratrachic
Howite
Domienes
Publication on Mexican War Conference Near May
Washington reports await publication as Obregon Carranza talks proceed on US Mexican pact. Advices say border quiet. shipments halted at the border. Funston reports locating Villa, but no details given. Officials expect further talks and a protocol after Obregon Scott meeting.
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State Department
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Mexico City
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Mexico
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Eloisa Aronio
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Villistas
el Paso
Texas
Obregon
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Villa Band Tave
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J. J. Pershing
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Expeditionary commander's contact with Villa bands eyed
General Pershing's message prompts reports of Villa seen near Santiago Papasquiaro in Durango, far south of American troop positions, with expeditionary forces awaiting further contact.
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Villa
General Pershing
Juarez
Santiago Papasquiaro
Durango
Hostilities in Santo Domingo Suspend After Attempted Overthrow
In Santo Domingo on May 6 tensions escalated to killings and injuries during an attempt to overthrow President Jimenese. Diplomatic efforts are underway as diplomats work to resolve the crisis and restore order.
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Santo Domingo
Jimenese
General conference backs amendment to restrict sectarian appropriations
Saratoga Springs on May 6 reports the Northern Methodist church general conference recommending an amendment to the federal constitution to prohibit government appropriations for sectarian purposes.
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Saratoga Springs
General Conference of the
Northern Methodist Church Today
State of Louisiana seeks swamp land reversal of U.S. decision
In a Louisiana land dispute the state asks the general land commissioner to overturn a local ruling that declared disputed swamp lands to be dry. The state contends the lands qualify under 1849 swamp land grants and seeks annulment, with possible escalation to the interior secretary or Supreme Court if denied.
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General Land Commissioner
United States
Louisiana
Fred J. Grace
Register of the
State Land Office
Ceneral Land Commissioner of
Register
Register of the General Land Office
Secretary of the Interior
United States Supreme Court
Assurances Accepted On Germany Good Faith Claim
President Wilson pledges to accept assurances that Germany acted in good faith, asserting that the United States cannot question the sincerity of Germany’s declarations. The move aims to maintain diplomatic momentum as negotiations continue toward resolving ongoing tensions.
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Wilson
Germany
Germany notes delay possible U S break in war plan
Washington May 6 Germany’s note to the United States delays a diplomatic rupture if the text confirms Berlin dispatches. President Wilson will decide after reading the official note received late last night. Cabinet aides expect it to back Germany’s assurances and await actions by submarine commanders and Britain.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Wilson
State Department
Gerard
Gerlin
Berlin
Great Britain
Lansing
Railroad chief alleges errors in ICC report
Milton Smith president of Louisville and Nashville railroad testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission investigation that the commission’s report to the Senate contained numerous errors. He argued the commission’s remarks on relations with Pensacola Mobile and New Orleans create prejudice against the railroad among Mobile and New Orleans residents and do the railroad a great wrong.
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Associated Press
Washington
Milton Smith
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate
Louisville and Nashville
Pensacola
Mobile
New Orleans
Clean-Up Day Campaign Declared for Monroe
Sunday sermon on Civic Uplift across all churches. Monday Back Yard Day for alleys fences sheds garbage. Tuesday Burnt Buildings and Vacant Lot Day owners clear debris bricks weeds. 2:45 p.m. Children Mass Meeting in City Hall with parade. Wednesday Cleanest day Monroe ever seen children and housewives plant city corners. Afterward maintain campaign in all streets and alleys.
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City Hall
Monroe
Banks Must Show All Foreign Loans
Washington May 6 The comptroller of the currency issued a call to all national banks requiring a report of their condition at the close of business May first They must inform the comptroller of investments in foreign securities especially of nations at war The move aims to reveal banks participation in the allies half billion dollar loan and in loans to Germany and Austria
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Washington
Comptroller
Germany
Austria
Legislature Meets Monday New Senate
The legislature convenes on Monday with the newly seated Senate taking up agenda items. Leaders indicate quick action on standing bills and committee appointments as session dawns.
Political contest for speaker and state posts in Pigot
New Orleans reports detail Hewitt Bouanechand seeking to bolster support for House speaker as Fernand Mouton prepares to assume the Senate presidency. Governor-elect Pleasant faces talks of a $25,000 man for a $4,000 post while other officials and candidates circulate in New Orleans and Pineville areas.
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Hewitt Bouanchaud
Pigot
Governor Pleasant
New Orleans
The
Daily States
Fernand Mouton
State Senate
Lafayette
Baton Rouge
Senate
T. C. Sarret
Hewitt Bouanechand
Edward Everett
Warmerville
Cosmopolitan
Joe Hunters
Union
Everett
Penitentiary Board of Control
Beronaud
G. A. Kilgore
J. A. Davries
JL. E. Thomas
Continental Bank and Trust Company
Shreveport
Penitentiary Board
Thomas
Col
Swords R. Lee
W. W. Whittington
David
Pleasant
Alexandria
Rapides
N. Thomas
Pineville
Adsi
Political maneuvers and tribute in early May politics
Dr Thomas maintains Pineville leadership amid move to field strong candidates in the Third district. Delegates discussed include Porteus Burke New Iberia and Julian Mouton Lafayette while others named for possible posts. In Washington May 6 the House paused to honor Uncle Joe Cannon on his 80th birthday with lighthearted speeches.
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Thomas
Pineville
Sheri Frank
Washington
House
Joe” Cannon
Champ Clark
Rodenberg
Kitchin
Mann
Cannon
Inauguration of Governor Pleasant Baton Rouge May 6
A limited Baton Rouge committee from the Chamber of Commerce will oversee inaugural ceremonies for Governor Pleasant. The oath, address, parade, concert, salute, and ball are planned with no public invitations, and the receiving party for the grand ball will be selected from the official party.
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Baton Rouge
Chamber of Commerce
Pleasant
State House
University Pavilion
Verdun Battles Rage As German Guns Forcibly Evacuate Trenches
Heavy fighting surrounds Verdun as German artillery shells drive French troops to withdraw from multiple trenches. Reports say intense bombardment compels evacuation zones with allied counterattacks under way to stem the advance.
Major McBride Shot in Irish Rebellion Executions
Dublin reports Major John McBride executed after leading rebels. Joseph Plunkett, a rebel leader, married a sister in law of Thomas MacDonagh an hour before his execution. Heavy fighting resumes at Verdun with German offensives checked by French artillery. Norway protests seizures of mails. US and Holland join in protests.
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John McBride
Joseph Planket
Associated Press
London
Verdun
Meuse
Paris
Norway
France
United States
Holland
Dublin
Joan McBride
Major McBride
Maud Gonne
John D'Arc
James M. Sullivan
San Domingo
Joseph Plunket
Thomas Macdonagh
Clean Up Campaign Promotes Town Beautification
Banners and posters urge residents to Clean Up and Paint Up Monroe. Chamber of Commerce windows feature photos of pretty spots and ugly corners to inspire owners to improve their property. Some districts will be restored soon and postcards urge firms like Nathan Furniture Co Walker Bros and Walter Levens to participate.
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News-Star
Chamber of Commerce
Monroe
Parlor City
Pusginess
Nathan Furniture Co
Walker Bros
Walter Levens
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