Rebel forces clash as Villa bandits raid Chihuahua
General Dodd's cavalry fought a surprise battle near Tomaschi in western Chihuahua. Six bandits killed, nineteen wounded, two Americans killed in action. Carranza forces and U S troops coordinated to end border bandit raids with Obregon to report on a possible withdrawal and future cooperation.
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Alvaro Obregon
Scott
Funston
Juarez
Paso
Carranza
Chihuahua
Huth L. Scott
General Obregon
Mexico
General Funston
War Department
Frederick Funston
Southern Department
Hugh L. Scott
General Staff
Southern Republic
United States
Hinch
United States Army
Villa
Wilson
Baker
British note in answer to American protests
Washington reports a new British note defending allied trade controls as judicious and necessary for neutral rights. It says neutral relief lies in easing hardships, not broad policy changes, and notes an impartial commission to minimize delays. The note, with France, supports blockade necessity and anticipates further diplomacy on neutral rights and contraband interception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Germany
United States
Belgium
Jellico
Million Dollar Cotton Fire Destroys Decatur Compress
Sparks from a negro’s cabin in Decatur Alabama set a fire that destroyed the Gulf Compress Company yard and about 10,000 bales of cotton. Damage is estimated at one million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ala
Gulf Compress Company
McCombs Resigns as Chairman for Wilson Campaign
The Democratic National Committee selects a successor after William S. McCombs announced retirement post St. Louis convention. Fred B. Lynch of Minnesota and Homer S. Smythings of Connecticut are contenders for the chairmanship as the campaign manager role begins.
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Washington
Wilson
Democratic National Committee
William S. McCombs
St. Louis
Fred B. Lynch
Minnesota
Homer 3. Sunmings
Connecticut
Martial Law Declared Across Ireland as British Troops Move In
Major General Sir John Maxwell leads British forces to quell a rebellion after Ireland declares martial law. The crackdown follows widespread unrest and demands for independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Sir John Maxwell
Verdun Front Holds After Teuton Bombardment Try
In WWI news, German bombardments near Verdun fail to break French lines as French and British forces respond with aircraft and shelling. Irish rebellion spreads with martial law declared and Sir John Maxwell given powers to quell unrest.
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Ireland
Sir John Maxwell
Egypt
Dublin
Sir Roger Casement
Avecourt
Esnes
Cambres
Verdun
Paris
Haudremont
Thiaumont
Douaumont
Vaux
France
Belgium
Ikskull
Teutons
Baranovichi
Chromiakova
Rovno-Kovel
Berlin
Lowestoft
Yarmouth
Cruiier
England
Great Britain
North Sea
Flanders
London
Colchester
Blackwater
Ramsgate
Etaples
Staples
Longuyon
Stenay
Dun
Montfaucon
Be Kind to Animals Week Moves Nationwide
Albany announces May 15 to 20 as Be Kind to Animals Week with Humane Sunday on May 21. American Humane Association directs efforts to urge clergy to preach kindness and distribute literature while Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls join in. Anti cruelty movement notes 662 societies handling 212 215 children and 2 394 721 animals in 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
United States
American Humane Association
Spineless cactus experiments urged caution in the South
Washington reports skepticism about spineless prickly pear as a forage crop for the Southern states. USDA specialists deem it experimental with limited coastal success. Planting should be small scale, using it as a succulent with concentrates and some dry hay. Opuntia Ellisiana is the only hardy form reaching Texas climates, with few cultivators and restricted stock.
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Washington, D. C
South
United States Department of Agriculture
Gainesville
Fla
Florida
Texas
Waco
Corpus Christi
Governor Ferguson addresses Texas labor convention
Governor James E. Ferguson spoke to the Texas State Federation of Labor in Houston for its nineteenth annual meeting. He touted government supplied schooling and urged workers to join unions while saying capital and labor share common interests and rewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Texas
James E. Ferguson
Texas State Federation of Labor
Associated Press Elects Officers in New York Meeting
The Associated Press board elected officers. Frank B. Noyes was named president, Joseph Pulitzer Jr. first vice president, William H. Dew second vice president, Melville E. Stone secretary and general manager, Frederick Roy Martin assistant secretary, and J. R. Youatt treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Frank B. Noyes
Washington
D. C
Star
Joseph Pulitzer, Jr
St. Louis
Post-Dispatch
William H. Dew
Fortland
Maine
Express and Advertiser
Sunday Telegram
Melville E. Stone
Frederick Roy Martin
J. R. Youatt
Germany agrees to export 15000 tons of dyestuffs to U S
Washington report states the German government will permit export of 15 000 tons of dyestuffs to the United States. The move eases a shortage that had seriously affected American textile manufacturers. The notification was delivered Friday by Count von Bernstorff the German ambassador to Secretary Lansing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
United States
Washington
State Department
Gerard
Count von Bernstorff
Lansing
Sugar Refinery Monopoly Act Strike Down
The Louisiana sugar refinery monopoly act passed in 1915 was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. The act aimed to shield sugar growers from alleged discrimination by the sugar trust and led to ouster suits against the American Sugar Refining Company before federal courts enjoined state enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Supreme Court
Louisiana
American Sugar Refining Company
Federal District Court
Atlantic Fleet Gets Orders to Speed Repairs
Secretary Daniels has directed commandants of navy yards to accelerate repair and overhaul work for Atlantic fleet vessels. In case of labor shortages, ships personnel may be employed to expedite the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Fleet
Washington
Navy
Daniels
Preacher and Convert Drown After Baptism in Brazos River
A negro preacher and a candidate drowned Sunday after stepping into a deep hole during baptismal services in the Brazos river below Crabb switch near Richmond Texas. Authorities reported the incident and began investigations into the tragedy.
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Richmond
Tex
Brazos River
Crabb Switch
March Exports From Laredo Customs District Totaled 601399
Laredo Texas officials report March exports through the Laredo customs district to Mexico reached 601 399 dollars. The figures reflect a broad range of goods shipped under official trade records for the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Tex
Mexico
Court Defines Dishonest Advertising
Washington court defines dishonest advertising in mail campaigns. Even when value is provided, exaggerated promos may mislead buyers and constitute fraud. Officials say the ruling enables prosecutions and tighter federal oversight of mail and advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court
Washington
Supreme Court
Hetty Greens Illness Reported In New York Home
Mrs Hetty Green widely known as the wealthiest woman in the world was reported dangerously ill this week at the home of her son Edward H R Green in New York City authorities said she remained under medical care and her condition was considered serious by physicians
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hetty Green
Edward H. R. Green
School Children Honor Dead
One thousand Austin school children held revels on campus in honor of a Shakespeare celebration at the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Austin City School
Swamp Root Receives Longtime Customer Praise
Thirteen years of selling Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root yield no unpleasant dealings with customers. The preparation gives universal satisfaction and customers are always pleased to speak highly of it. Barnett Schenk Drug Co. Roanoke, Va. January 10, 1916.
Propose Swamp Root Sample and Kidney Booklet Offer
An advertisement invites readers to send ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co for a sample of Swamp Root and a booklet on kidneys and bladder. It notes regular bottle sizes and urges mentioning the local paper. Also includes other ads and punchlines about medical products and a joke about compliments easing wrinkles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Adro
Thrush Remedy Advice and Cautionary Saying
Use Hanford's Balsam on thrush and apply to the bottom of the affected part. A good mirror reveals truth regardless of who it reflects. A woman repeating a scandal lends her stamp of approval to it.
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Hanford
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Hetty Green Dangerously
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Paul P. Skinner
Skinner Mfg, CO
Omaha, U.S.A
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John
Binghamton, N. Y
Rea
Ally
the Alabastine Co
Grandville Rd
Grand Rapids, Mich
Eure
Red Cross
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