Mexican Civil War Tensions Rise After Naval Victory
Reports from Mexico and the United States describe a renewed intervention mood as Huerta's forces claim a decisive naval victory over the constitutionalists and Villa launches a coup to seize control of northern Mexico. Carranza denies a split with Villa, while Tampico’s gunboat engagement prompts international attention and crisis talks in Washington.
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Washington
Huerta
Toporobampo
Navy Department
Howard
Tampico
New Orleans
Guerréro
New Orléans
Guerrero
Perry
Preble
Mazatlan
Francisco Villa
Carranza
Villa
Mexico City
Villa Cerranzo
Mexico
Europe
United States
Niagara
Vere Cruzs
Villa Denice
el Paso
Tex
General Villa
Pancho" Villa
Tenth Cavalrymsan
Juarez
Chihuahua City
Torreon
Torréau
Chihuhua City
Vitla
Vera Cruz
Natera
Horné
Ansert
Wina
9000 Railroad Men Are Laid Off
Bulletin of Commerce notes diminished operating revenues of the nation’s railroads may delay a five percent rate increase. In April 1919 the principal lines earned 58.3 million net with 230.5 million in operating revenues and 172.2 million in expenses. Ten months ending April show 709.6 million net, 2.51 billion revenues, 1.805 billion expenses. Commission expects earnings report to influence the rate decision this week.
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New York
New York Central
Buffalo
Pennsylvania Railroad
A. H. Har
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bernstorff narrowly escapes attack in Champaign
German ambassador Count Johann von Bernstorff survived a point blank shooting attempt as his car carrying the university speaker passed by First Street and University in Champaign. Michael Murphy, a police constable, fired but the shot went wide. The scene occurred near Arthur Meeker and university officials including Dr. David Kinley and Dr. Ewarts Boutelle Green. Also noted is the Royal Hunt Cup at Ascot won by Lies-bed Braxted, with Honeymoon third, and a Ky auto mishap involving Hot Man Rice.
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Champaign
Johann von Bernstorff
United States
Ewarts Boutelle Green
Michael Murphy
First Street
Murphy
Ascot
England
J.rast
Braxted
Honeymoon
Senate Treaty Fight Over Panama and Nicaragua Set to Stall
Secretary Bryan sent to the Senate the Panama settlement treaty with Colombia and the Platt amendment treaty for Nicaragua. Both require two thirds, sparking bitterness over requests like $25,000 for title and questions of a U S protectorate. Senator Smith leads the Nicaragua critique. Douglas plans to appear.
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Washington
Bryan
Senate
Panama
Colombia
Nicaragua
Roosevelt
United States
Central American Republic
William Alden Smith
Michigan
State Department
Foreign Relations Committee
Charles A. Douglas
Two ships collide in fog near Southampton
In foggy English channel on June 18 the North German Lloyd liner Kaiser Wilhelm I arrives at Southampton with a damaged hull after collision with British steamship Incomore. Kaiser Wilhelm II was damaged below the water line and also headed to Southampton en route to New York. Incomore’s bow was badly smashed.
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Southampton
England
Incomore
English Channel
New York
Channel
Author Held For Theft In Los Angeles
Frederick I. Jackson, author of The Hidden Princess and The Firing Line, is held on burglary charges after admitting to stealing from a former employer. He reportedly disposed of items for 200 dollars to gain realism for a new story, saying the theft was to live the part of the hero.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Frederick I. Jackson
Jackson
Schwalth
Henry E. Sampson
Attorney General
Second Spurgeon Trial Opens in Denver Abduction Case
Testimony began in the second trial of Robert Owen and nine associates on abduction and robbery charges involving Rev. Otto L. Spurgeon of Des Moines Iowa after the jury was completed. proceedings focus on the Denver proceeding.
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Spurgeon
Denver
Colo
Robert Owen
Otto L. Spurgeon
Des Moines
Iowa
Celebrate Battle of Bunker HIN Commemorated in Charlestown
Charlestown marked the 139th anniversary of the Battle on Bunker Hill with a ceremony that drew Beaton residents, local families, and thousands of visitors to honor the historic event and its legacy.
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Bunker Hin
Beaton
Charlestown
Bunker
Women Condemn Liquor Traffic At General Federation Meet
Delegates to the biennial convention of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs adopted a resolution condemning liquor traffic as a major source of misery. President Pennybacker urged pledges to cover a $20,000 endowment deficit, with donors from Illinois and other states contributing substantial sums including a $4,775 personal gift from Mrs. Frank J. Shuler. The convention also voted to support Niagara Falls preservation, open school buildings as social centers, reduce first costs, and maintain the federation’s information bureau. The steamroller slate led by Pennybacker won the officers’ race with a total of 1523 votes.
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Chicago
Feneral Federation of Women’s Clubs
Henry
Ioor
Hliary
Illinois
Pennybacker
Frank J. Shuler
Buffalo
Edward Holt
The
Ladies Home Journal
Georgie
Niagara Falls
Bureau of Information
Federation
Tellers
Percy V
Samiel B. Sneath
Tiffin
Mise Georgie
Bacon
Worcester
Maas
Mra
Harry L. Keefe
Walthill
Neb
William B. Williams
Lapeer
Mich
H. McMahon
Salt Lake City
Utah
W. 8
Young
Jacksonsville
Fla
W. H. Crosby
Racine
Wis
Mary Garrett Hays
New York
N. Y
Grace Julian Clarke
Indianapolis
Ind
Francis D. Everett
Highland Park
William P. Harper
Seattle
Wash
Frank White
Valley City
N. D
Miners Reject Arbitration Offer in Kanawha Strike
Washington report states Thomas Haggerty and Thomas Caras of the United Mine Workers rejected Secretary Wilson's mediation board proposal to settle the Kanawha coal strike by arbitration. Kanawha Coal Association officers B O Dina Evans and Jon Dawson said operators would consider arbitration. The board then held talks with miners' reps and planned to meet with operators' rep afterward.
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Washington
Thomas Haggerty
Thomas Caras
United Mine Workers
Kanawha
Secretary of Labor
Wilson
Board of
Dina
Evans
Jon. Dawson
Kanawha Coal Association
Primary Returns Reported Across Minnesota Counties
Lease Leading Gov Eberhart of Saint Paul leads in state primary returns from country precincts across various regions. Results show strong support for Eberhart in multiple districts, reflecting early momentum ahead of the June elections.
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Eberhart
Paul
Minn
Jyertout
Lost Airmen Found After Days in Wilderness
Roy Donalison and Wilper Henderson were found by rangers near Walker's Prairie after days of headering through cold, numbness, and hunger. They traveled from Table Mountain area and reached the Springfield camp exhausted to recount their wrecked balloon ordeal and lack of matches.
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Portland
Ore
Roy Don‘alison
Wilper Henderson
Forest Tangers
Walker's Prairie
Homer Williams
A. Mitchel
Forest Guarda
Mitchel
Donaldson
Henderson
Hin
C. L. Henson
Bull Run
Springfield
Table Mountain
Walker’s Prairie Ranger Station
Lee Defeats Gov Eberhart In Republican Nomination
Returns from St Paul indicate William B. Lee of Long Prairie defeated Governor A C Eberhart for the Republican gubernatorial nomination by about 15000 votes. The Bull Moose ticket led by J A A Barn quest and Lydon A. Smith for state offices were also renominated on continued returns.
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St. Paul
Mint
William B. Lee
Long Prairie
A. C. Eberhart
Winfield
Hammond
J. A. A. Barnquest
Lydon A. Smith
Woman against woman in clash at Whitehall parade
In Whitehall London on June 18 a clash broke out as a group of working girls attacked suffragette marchers who were speaking. The confrontation followed remarks made by the female orator, reflecting tensions between the two groups.
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Women Agatnst
London
Whitehall
Bedlea of Three Recovered Driftwood Pa Report
Driftwood Pennsylvania reports recovery of the three bodies identified as Rod ree aged seventeen and Howard Jordan in the wake of a missing persons case. Authorities indicate search teams located the remains and notified families. The investigation into the incident continues.
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Bedlea
Rodree
Howard Jordan
Moosers 10 Vote Issue Splits Iowa Progressives
In Des Moines leaders of the progressive group vow to appeal Secretary of State Allen's ruling on whether legislative candidates written in on late primary ballots must meet 10 percent of the 1912 governor vote for eligibility to renomination at county and senatorial district conventions. Attorneys general views differ on whether 35 percent in the vote suffices, with debates over whether legislative districts are state or county actors and what counts as eligibility for nomination.
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Tes Moines
Allen
Judge Stevens
S Ir
Carper Schenk
Cosson
Stevens
Schenk
Secretary of State
Board of Supervisors
State Board of Canvassers
Boards of Supervisors
State Board
Fae
General Assembly
Casper Schenck
Iowa
State Banking Department
State Department
Clarke
Fraut
Egal
Tran
Boy
Gavernor
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William Craekes
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Kanawha Coal Miners Refuse Plan
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Texas
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Bank of Sally
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Pasadena
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Ottumwa
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