Pursuit of Villa Complicates Mexican Situation
A muddle in the Mexican crisis emerges as General Funston’s orders allow withdrawal of the Pershing expedition. Scott testifies that withdrawal could occur, while the War Department denies policy change. Funston requests more troops to extend patrols, potentially mobilizing coast artillery or the National Guard, with 13 000 men at issue. Continued details on page two.
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Washington
Funston
Pershing
Francisco Villa
Newton D. Baker
House Committee On Military Affairs
Ger. Scott
War Department
Carranza
United States
Tumulty
Villa
National Guard
Two British Steamers Sunk In War Activity
London reports say the liner Chantala has been sunk by a submarine while the Braunton and Clyde were blown up possibly by mines. Crews of Braunton and Clyde were saved. Chantala sailors’ fate unspecified. Chantala is a Glasgow origin liner operating England India routes.
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International News Service
London
Braunton
Clyde
Lloyd's
Braunton and Clyde
Glasgow
England
India
Maritime Register
Philadelphia
Spezia
Floyd Chapman Resigns to Join McKeesport Tinplate Plant
Floyd Chapman assistant manager at New Castle tin plant of American Sheet and Tinplate resigns to become assistant to the general manager at McKeesport Tinplate. He will work with George Stone, general manager of the McKeesport plant, who previously managed New Castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Chapman
New Castle
American Sheet and Tinplate Company
McKeesport Tinplate Company
George Stone
MicKeesport
Informal Luncheon Held at Courthouse for County Officials
County Treasurer A. W. Harbison and County Commissioners Jacob F. Carl R. M. Leslie and James A. Gardner were hosted to a noon luncheon by female staff from the county commissioners and treasurer offices. The gathering, held in the commissioners’ office, was described as a pleasant affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Harbison
Jacob F. Carl
R. M. Leslie
James A. Gardner
Fourteen Burned At Woodlawn Steel Plant Disaster
Fourteen men were badly burned and three dying after a 25 ton Bessemer converter tipped at Jones and Laughlin’s Woodlawn plant in Pittsburg. Molten steel spilled downhill injuring workers building a new foundation. an investigation is under way while victims were rushed to South Side hospital.
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Pittsburg
Bessemer
Jones and Laughlin
Woodlawn
South Side Hospital
Jones & Laughlin Steel Company
Detroit Fire Tragedy Claims Diebler Family
A Detroit home at 747 Marlborough Avenue burned at 6 20 a m. Three Diebler children Lillian 22 Sree 4 and Evelyn 2 perished and Mrs Dorothy Diebler sister in law was badly burned. Fire started from a wood range in the kitchen and victims likely suffocated before burning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Detroit
Homer Diebler
Marlborough Avenue
Lillian Diebler
Sree Diebler
Evelyn Diebler
Dorothy Diebler
Diebler
Fisherman Claims 43 Suckers In One Day Near Wilmington
Ed Collingwood of Stop 48 Youngstown line says he holds the fishing record after catching 43 suckers with a hook and line in a single day near Wilmington junction, surpassing a 22 fish feat noted in a recent paper.
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Collingwood
Youngstown Line
Wilmington Junction
Jesse B. Thomas Killed In Accident
Jesse B. Thomas of 335 Ne shannock avenue was killed when the car he rode in overturned near Blair Nebraska. Funeral director White arranged for bringing the body to this city with remains expected Sunday. He was about 27, long a resident and former monumental works operator on East Washington street. He had been a traveling salesman and is survived by his wife Ruth McConnell Thomas and a brother and sister in Michigan.
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Jesse B. Thomas
Neshannock Avenue
Blair
Neb
White
Thomas
East Washington Street
Blair, Neb
Ruth McConnell Thomas
Michigan
Teutons Gain More Ground Near Verdun
Paris reports German troops press the Meuse Verdun sector winning ground south of Haucourt and two French works south of the village. Fort Vaux slopes saw German attacks repulsed while French counterattacks southeast of Ethincourt made progress.
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International News Service
Paris
Meuse
Verdun
French War Office
Haucourt
Teutons
Fort Vaux
Bethincourt
Ethincourt
Fort Vauz
Clair Stokes Dies In Chicago Junction
Word reached this city of the death of Clair Stokes a Eastside resident who died yesterday at Chicago Junction Arrangements are being made to bring the remains to this city
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Clair Stokes
Eastside
Chicago Junction
Shenango Township Seeks Early Pittsburg Road Upgrade
Shenango Township road supervisors M R Cameron W H Tanner and T F Kennedy met with county commissioners to discuss improving the Pittsburg road from East New Castle to the McKee schoolhouse. Residents want action soon though no state funds are available. township pledges to share in the effort.
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M. R. Cameron
W. H. Tanner
T. F. Kennedy
Shenango Township
Pittsburg
East New Castle
McKee School House
Emmaul Baptist class to hold bake sale May 13
The May business and social meeting of Mrs C 5 Joshua's Bible class at Emmanuel Baptist Church discussed a bake sale to be held Saturday May 13. Dainty refreshments were served by the refreshment committee.
Harper Seeks renomination for state assembly
Lawrence county representative E F G Harper announces his candidacy for renomination on the Republican ticket. In his first term he served on the judiciary general banks and banking and education committees and was chairman of the printing committee of the house. He cites his record as grounds for re election.
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E. F. G. Harper
Lawrence County
Judiciary General
Banks and Banking
House of Representatives
Verdict Reaches $13 446 for Cox Case Against Rail
Jury awards plaintiffs $13 446 against the Pennsylvania Railroad in the Cox land takings suit. Judge Emery to receive the sealed verdict this morning. Attorneys Davis and Jackson for the railroad say a new trial will be sought, claiming the verdict is excessive. The case follows a prior $10 375 verdict with interest from 1911 on about 3 13 acres taken and damages to the remainder.
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W. H. Cox
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Emery
Charles R. Davis
Col. O. L. Jackson
Gable and Boyle Fined for Labor Violations
Thomas E. Boyle and C. E. Gable faced Squire Thomas Thomas in Sharon on charges of employing female workers beyond six days a week and not posting hours. Boyle’s posting charge was withdrawn. he paid $10 plus costs. Gable was fined $55 plus costs on both counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon, Pa
Thomas E. Boyle
Shenango House
C. E. Gable
Gable Hotel
Squire Thomas Thomas
A. W. McCoy
Meadville
Boyle
Gable
Germany Must Give Solemn Pledge Or Be Uncle Sam's Foe
President Wilson plans to demand a solemn German pledge or risk breaking off diplomatic relations with the United States. Officials say no war declaration is planned, but a diplomatic break could occur after next Tuesday's cabinet meeting. Congress may be asked to endorse any executive decision, with discussions ongoing among Democrats and leaders. An important message from Ambassador Gerard is awaited, but Secretary Lansing has no details.
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Germany
Uncle Sam
International News Service
Washington
Wilson
Congress
White House
Lansing
Executive Branch
Ambasador Dumba
House
Senate
April Snow Storm Across Pennsylvania and Beyond
A panoramic April snowstorm disrupts spring across Western Pennsylvania and neighboring states. Reports from Pittsburg to Cumberland describe heavy snowfall, slush in cities, and up to eighteen inches on mountains. Stations note rapid thaw risks and local construction suspensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Johnstown
Charles M. Schwab
Loretto
Cumberland
Maryland
Chicago Milk War Ends With Farmers Victory
Chicago's milk war ends as major dealers capitulate to farmers demand for higher prices. Borden remained unsigned but expected to join. new scale set at 1.55 per hundredweight, a 22 cent increase. Consumers to bear part of the rise with leaders planning nine cents per quart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Borden Concern
Reorganize Aerial Corps Under War Secretary Baker
Secretary of War Baker told the House Military Affairs Committee he plans to reorganize the aeroplane corps of the United States Army after the recent investigation. He blamed nonairmen for leadership and suggested the aviation arm could be made independent of the signal corps. He said the aviation’s troubles caused only tall talk, not insubordination.
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Washington
Baker
House Military Affairs Committee
United States Army
Aviation Corps
Signal Corps
Ellwood City Tag Day Postponed
Ellwood City Tag Day planned by the Woman's club for the library benefit was postponed due to stormy weather. The event was to be held in Ellwood City, Pa., on April 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Woman’s Club
Gen Wood as Roosevelt’s dark horse presidential candidate
Major General Leonard Wood head of the department of the east is being groomed as a potential Republican nominee. Talks between Col. Theodore Roosevelt and old guard and Progressive leaders spark interest as Wood could run on a preparedness platform. Roosevelt may back Wood if his own nomination fails at Chicago.
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International News Service
New York
Leonard Wood
Department of the East
Theodore Roosevelt
Old Guard
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Chicago
Gen. Wood
Col. Roosevelt
Elihu Root
Root
Wood
Dr Wallace New Head Of Westminster
Dr Wallace named new head at Westminster on Friday in a formal appointment. The announcement places him to lead the school’s administrative direction and medical program.
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Dr. Wallace
Westminster
Alumni Enthusiastic About Sept Start Banquet Draws 200 Grads
Alumni gathering brings about 200 former students to a banquet, signaling preparations for the new school year. Organizers expect several departments to announce upcoming activities and projects.
Wallace Accepts Westminster College Presidency
Dr W Charles Wallace of Braddock will assume the Westminster College presidency in September 1916 following a board meeting and alumni banquet in Pittsburg where about 200 guests applauded his decision. The event featured Rev Dr A R Robinson as toastmaster and remarks by Drs McDonald Fulton and Judge McLaughry along with former President Dr R G Ferguson.
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W. Charles Wallace
Braddock
Westminster College
College Board of Trustees
McCreery’s
Pittsburg
A. R. Robinson
Sixth United Presbyterian Church
George W. McDonald
Chalmers Fulton
New Castle
J. A. McLaughry
Mercer
Believe
Final Account of Bankrupt Filed for Nick Russo
T N Gilfillan trustee in bankruptcy filed the final account with Referee Ek M Underwood. Receipts total 3200 dollars with credits of 288 dollars. Assets will barely pay lien creditors leaving unsecured creditors as losers. Final meeting set for April 29.
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T. N. Gilfillan
Nick Russo
Ek. M. Underwood
Mrs C S Joshua Preaches At Grace M B Church
Mrs C S Joshua wife of Rev G S Joshua pastor Emmanuel Baptist church will preach at both morning and evening services at Grace M FB church tomorrow due to illness of pastor Rev John E Allgood.
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C. S. Joshua
G. S. Joshua
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Grace M. FB
John E. Allgood
Death Record for John FE Means in Wilmington Township
John FE Means, aged 10, Wilmington Township. Jesse J. Thomas, 333 Neshannock Avenue. Clair Stokes, city.
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Neshannock Avenue
Met
John FE. Means
Wilmington Township
Jesse J. Thomas
Clair Stokes
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Chicago Jct
Harper
Tion
E. FF. G. Harper
U.S. Army
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Ohio
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T.R
New Wilmington School
Ates
R. G. Ferguson
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