Wilson Turns to Gen Villa Mediation Hope in Crisis
The White House shows optimism as Gen Villa becomes the preferred mediator to avert collapse of negotiations with Carranza. Wilson and Bryan reportedly trust Villa to join the armistice talks once he leads the constitutionalists, while Carranza’s downfall sparks administration relief. Mexican troops near Vera Cruz mood turns menacing and Funston seeks lines extended though blocked by Bryan. Consuls report strained ties between Carranza and Villa with chatter Villa may resign to lead a separate campaign.
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Washington
Carranza
Laredo
Tex
Kent
California
White House
Villa
Wilson
Bryan
United States
War Department
Vera Cruz
Funston
Department
Tejar
State Department
Hanna
Monterey
Maitland Memorial Picnic At Cascade Park
Maitland Memorial Primitive Methodist Sunday school plans its annual picnic at Cascade Park on Friday June 19. Gather at the church on South Mill Street at 9 a.m. Cars will transport attendees to the park. A sports program begins at 1 30 p.m. with races, a horseshoe contest, and various events for all ages.
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Maitland Memorial Primitive Methodist Sunday School
Cascade Park
South Mill Street
Benjamin Oxenhandler
Tifereth Israel
South
Jefferson Street
New York City
United States
Leeger Pays Share of Costs
Frank Fleeger who was committed to the custody of the sheriff after two thirds of the costs were placed on him in the case where he prosecuted against his wife paid the costs Wednesday afternoon after sentencing and was released.
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Frank Fleeger
Roosevelt Receives Warm Farewell Before Sailing
Col Theodore Roosevelt sails from Southampton aboard the Imperator after a brief European visit for his son Kermit's wedding. Crowds greet him in London and in Southampton with friendly demonstrations as he departs with his daughter Mrs Nicholas Longworth and cousin Philip Roosevelt nearby.
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International News Service
Southampton
Eng
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Imperator
Europe
Kermit
London
Nicholas Longworth
Cincinnati
Philip Roosevelt
New Castle Directory Under Hire For Annual City Census
Eight men led by Charles KE Sohn began compiling New Castle’s annual directory. Burch Directory company of Akron will publish it this year. Officials expect population near 45 000, up from about 40 000, with few vacant houses noted.
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Charles KE. Sohn
New Castle
Burch Directory Company
Akron
Sohn
Judge John M. Kennedy Dies After Long Service
Former Judge John M. Kennedy, recently retired after more than 20 years on the common pleas bench, was found dead in bed at his home in Pittsburg Pennsylvania at age 81. He spent yesterday in his office and said he was in splendid health before retiring.
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International News Service
Pittsburg
John M. Kennedy
Common Pleas
Taylor Gets Release From Penitentiary
Taylor receives release from Enon Valley penitentiary after serving the sentence. Reports confirm the former inmate's discharge and subsequent status.
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Taylor
Bound Occupants To The House In 1910 Robbery Case
Frank Taylor, jailed 13 years for breaking and entering and burglary, was paroled after serving part of his term. In the Enon Valley farmhouse raid Mrs. Margaret Cook and family were tied and threatened, $65 found, with Taylor confessing but refusing to name accomplices.
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Frank Taylor
Porter
Board of Pardons
Taylor
Margaret Cook
Enon Valley
Thomas W. Dickey
Cook
Woman Sues Zimmerman For $100000 Breach of Promise
Cincinnati reports Miss Icy Warham sues Eugene Zimmerman, Cincinnati millionaire and father of the Duchess of Manchester, for $100000 alleging breach of promise to marry. She says ardent love letters will be introduced, and expects to win the suit despite Zimmerman’s rumored evasions and whereabouts.
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International News Service
Cincinnati
New York
Eugene Zimmerman
Duchess of Manchester
Icy Warham
Zimmerman
Frankfort
Mich
Kentucky
Prof Kimes Moving Away From New Castle
Former New Castle school superintendent T. A. Kimes moves to East End Pittsburg this week. He buys an interest in his brother G. B. Kimes Pittsburg printing plant known for the National Glass Budget and related job work. Friends regret the departure but praise the business link.
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T. A. Kimes
East End
Pittsburg
Kimes
G. B. Kimes
National Glass Budget
New Castle
Prof. Kimes
Garner posts bail after alderman hearing
In The News corrects an earlier report on Edward Marquette's information against Hiram Garner. Garner appeared at the alderman’s office and posted bail after being notified of the charge, not jailed for a hearing.
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Edward Marquette
Hiram Garner
Garner
Woman Arrested For Poison Pen Letters
In Ypsilanti Michigan a federal investigation led to the arrest of Margaret McCready on a warrant accusing her of authoring obscene poison pen letters. The letters named prominent residents and spurred civil suits as marriages and reputations were damaged.
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Detroit
Ypsilanti
U. S
Margaret McCready
Bank seeks receivership for LaSalle Trust and Savings Bank
Chicago June 18. States Attorney General Patrick Lucey filed a petition in circuit court asking receivership for LaSalle Trust and Savings Bank closed by the state banking department. Officials said the bank was insolvent with impaired capital and hopeless affairs. Reports indicated personal notes and securities totaling 1,573,000 may involve interests of Lorimer and Munday, with actual security values placed at only 15,000 to 20,000.
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International News Service
Chicago
Patrick J. Lucey
Windes
LaSalle Trust and Savings Bank
State Banking Department
Lucey
LaSalle Street
William Lorimer
C. B. Munday
Safe And Sane Fourth Ordered
Fire Chief Connery and Chief of Police Young impose citywide safety rules for the Fourth. No sale of high explosive fireworks or cannons over three inches. Firework use restricted after 9 p.m. except on July 3 and 4.
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Connery
Police Young
Young
Student Returns Home From Boston Conservatory of Music
Justin Williams of Bleakley Avenue has arrived home from Boston where he attended the Boston Conservatory of Music. He will remain here for the summer and return in the fall to resume his studies.
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Justin Williams
Bleakley Avenue
Boston
Boston Conservatory of Music
Great Fire at Glasgow Docks Ravages Harborfront
International News Service reports the largest Glasgow blaze on June 18 at Kingstown docks along the Clyde. Damage is estimated at 2.5 million dollars as ships and freight sheds burn, with fire boats and city forces fighting the flames. Glasgow’s mercantile marine includes about 1,600 vessels.
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International News Service
Glasgow
Scotland
Kingstown
Clyde
Will Celebrate Freedom Of Debt
Simpson M. E. church marks the final payment of a $4,000 debt from ten years ago and commemorates the church building anniversary. Under Rev. J. L. Stratton this payoff reduced an $800 balance to zero, aided by the Ladies Aid society. Members invite all to Sunday at 3 p.m. for jubilee and dedicatory service led by Dr. J. H. Clemens.
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Simpson M._ E
J. L. Stratton
M. E
Ladies’ Aid Society
Stratton
J. H. Clemens
Attempt To Blow Up Czar And His Son
The article reports an attempted assassination plot aimed at the czar and his son. Authorities say suspects planned to use explosive devices during a public event. Police investigations are ongoing with arrests and charges expected.
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Czar
Attempted assassination of Czar on Russian railway
A dynamite bomb placed on tracks near Tschudovo exploded when a postal train piloted the imperial set to St. Petersburg. The blast derailed cars on the mail train, injuring several and killing more than a dozen aboard one passenger coach. The imperial train continued after a delay.
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International News Service
ST. Petersburg
Czar Nicholas
Russia
Czarina
Czarewitch Alexis
Bucharest
Roumania
Tschudovo
Novgorod
Mediation at Crisis as Statement Is Suppressed
At Niagara Falls mediation headquarters the United States delegates faced a clampdown with Washington orders suppressing their prepared reply to accusations of unfairness from Mexican counterparts. Justice Lamarr indicated the American statement was held up and its publication would be decided later. Frederick W. and others were noted as continuing the discussion.
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Laurence Tod
International News Service
Niagara Falls
Washington
Justice Lamar
Frederick W
Supervisors Move to Enforce Road Repairs
County road supervisors, after a city hall meeting, plan legal steps to force highway maintenance. Crews were seen at work removing loose stone and improving surfaces the day after the meeting. A committee tours roads and will sue districts where conditions are found deficient.
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City Hall
Deaths of Mrs Woods and Others Read in Ellwood City
Death notices list Mrs W W Woods 39 Ellwood City Mary Boak 8 Rigby Street John Moore 69 Pittsburg and Assunta Giancola 12 106 Philipinga Treat spelling unclear. report records multiple deaths with ages and places.
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W. W. Woods
Ellwood City
Mary Boak
Rigby Street
John Moore
Pittsburg
Assunta Giancola
Philling
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Synagogue of
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Manchester
Miss Warham
Prof
Brother
Glass Budget
Zimbalist
Alma Gluck
Efrem Zimbalist
Joseph Fels
America
Lorimer
LaSalle Street Trust & Savings
Safe and Sane
Simpson M. E. Church
Mur
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