Americans Targeted in Chihuahua as Mexico Turmoil Deepens
A Telegraph report from Chihuahua May 1 warns Americans and other foreigners face abuse and threats as factory closures and halted trade spark high unrest. The piece notes rebel leader Orozco may seek US intervention while consular officials probe threats and safety measures amid disrupted rail and telegraph lines.
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Tribune
Chihuahua
Mexico
Juares
Orozco
United States
Madero
Oral Orozco
Washington
Department of State
Marion Letcher
Lator
Orezco
State Department
Althoug
Letcher
Chitwphua
Torreon
Durango
Durang
Velardena
Amicricans
Fu Tengo
Sinulos
Guerrera Morelos
Oaxaca
Tehuantepec
Monterey
Acupules
Forteral
Tebel
Loma
Vacation Plans Hint at Summer Travel Opportunities
A brief note urges readers to consider summer vacation destinations and plans, hinting at ideas and options without listing specifics. The message emphasizes not missing out on appealing travel choices and seasonal experiences.
Run Down by an Auto Dims Higginbotham Life
Gaston Higginbotham former police magistrate in Brooklyn was struck by a car on Flatbush Ave near Seventh Ave and rushed to Seney Hospital with a scalp wound and internal injuries. The driver Stanley W. Smith hurried him to care as doctors warned his recovery seemed unlikely. Higginbotham had a turbulent career including clashes with officials, a 1908 case over bail money, and resignation in 1910 after controversial tenure and a later guardianship role. The accident occurred about 6 pm near his home at 49 Fourt Avenue.
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Gaston Higginbotham
Breakin
Sae
Seney Hospital
Flatbush Avenue
Seventhvenue
Fourt Avenue
Higginbotham
Stanley W. Smith
Albemarle Road
van Week
Tmh
Higgin=botham
Magistrie
Brooklyn
Williamsburg
Mary Hickey
Gaynor
Forty Injured As Trolley Jumps Track In New Brighton
A Richmond Light and Railroad trolley with about fifty passengers left St George for Fort Richmond when a single track down grade near West New Brighton led to a high speed derailment. The car struck a telegraph pole and tree, rolled onto its side, injuring Hoffman and several others. Rescue teams and surgeons treated victims at nearby hospitals as police controlled crowds. many passengers sustained fractures, sprains, or minor injuries.
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Richmond Light and Railroad Company
St. George
Fort Richmond
Brighton Heights
Castleton Avenue
Columbia Street
Henry Hottman
Bergher Avenue
Tts
Hoffman
Jack
Patrick Folliard
St. Vincent's Hespital
Livingston
Smith Infirmary
New Brighton
West Brighton
Richmond
St Vincent's
Kappler
Helen
Brook Avenee
Rts
Braiver Auelmas
Arom Lewir
Henry
New SK
Auchond Terrace
Matiners Munnor
Cen
Pormey
John
Southsiter
Weet New Firighton
Staten Island
St Vincent's Hospital
Traijes
Midland Beach
Sand Lave
Grant City
Court for Autoists Only Chicago Judges Establish Special Tribunal
Chicago Municipal Court judges on May G1 announced a special tribunal to handle offences by automobile drivers to curb speed mania. Judge Gemmill urged stricter enforcement noting more accidents and claims that police arrest strangers for speeding while friends violate the ordinance.
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Chicago
Judes Gemmill
Hicaga
Wil
Braved death for a beer ends in death at Newburg
James Fogherty foreman for Lathrop and Shea Contracting Company died after declaring he would drink a beer even if it killed him. He had been warned to avoid stimulants and collapsed at a St Andrews hotel while attempting to drink the beer. He was fifty five and formerly a conductor on the Boston and Albany Railroad.
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Newburg
N.Y
James Fogherty
Lathrop & Shea Contracting Company
New England
St. Andrews
Fogherty
Ari
Gambler seeks brain operation to cure gambling urge
William L. Berro of Columbus, 30, pleaded guilty to pawning 340 worth of knitting samples to pay New York gambling debts. He asked the court to permit brain surgery as a cure, preferring surgery to prison. The prosecutor agreed to alienist examination. sentence postponed by Mudge Kennedy for report.
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Cleveland
William L. Berro
Columbus
New York
Bernard
T Bernard
Mudge Kennedy
Two Men Descend Volcano Pit for First Nascent Gases
The Tetbune reports Professors Day and Shepard of the Carnegie Foundation descended into Kilauea’s fire pit. They conducted hazardous experiments and secured samples of nascent gas for the first time in Sulandors history. Day predicts the analysis will upend prior volcanic theories, as they faced peril on the shifting lava floor for hours.
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Honolulu
Day
Shepard
Carnegie Foundation
Kilaueau
Sulandors
Snake Attack Kills Three in North Carolina Farm
On a Greenville farm near here a rattlesnake attacked a hen house killing three children. An eight year old and a younger brother died after the bites. A one year old infant drowned in a washtub while the mother, washing clothes, attempted to help.
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Greenville
N. C
George Adams
Here
Tragedy Strikes Dunn Family With Far-Flung Mishaps
Martin Dunn seven is killed by a car on 60th Street as a baseball rolls into traffic. His brother James twelve and sister Mary seventeen face a family overwhelmed by a dying mother in Bellevue Hospital and a father recently stabbed, with the remaining siblings hoping for work and stability amid continued misfortune.
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Bellevue Hospital
Re Hospital
John
Hitler Martin Dunn
Second Avenue
Dunn
Mary
Munsey
iMnexs
Martin
James
Oscar Walden
Douglaston
Long Island
Conroy
Bridge D
60Th Street
Flower Hospital
Knapp
Schley
Ames
Jutice Martin
Francis Bitterer
Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Michael Dunn
Jack
Sixth Avenue
Joseph
Rise in Anthracite Costs Cited by Tribune
The Tribune reports a 25 cent per ton rise brings the consumer an extra 15 million dollars annually, boosts miner earnings by 6 million, raises equipment costs by 3 million, and increases trust profits by 6 million. It alleges railroads profit through high rates and dividends, notes lack of competition, and mentions a miners union with consumer advocacy via the Tribune.
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the Tribune
Department of Justice
Merchants’ Association of New York
Bureau of Labor
Tribune
Trust
Clark Gets Rhode Island Defeats Wilson In Primaries
Rhode Island voters favored Champ Clark over Woodrow Wilson by a large margin in the presidential preference primary. Excluded Exeter and four Providence wards due to missing returns. Clark 5016 Wilson 1422 Harmon 40. Green re-elected national committeeman over O'Shaunessy as Clark supporters led the campaign. Primary run by the Democratic State Committee without a formal law.
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Wilson
Providence
Rhode Island
Champ Clark
Woodrow Wilson
Judson Harmon
Exeter
George W. Green
George P. O'Shaunessy
Clark
Seetaya
Democratic State Committee
Negro mail clerk beaten near Union Mississippi
W A Mealpin a newly appointed black mail clerk on the Union to Laurel run was attacked by white residents at Union. He was ordered to strip and beaten with horsewhips and a pistol in view of about fifteen men. He was left for dead and brought to Laurel in serious condition.
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Trine
Laurel
Miss
Union
W. A. Mealpin
I Peetetto
Here
McAlpin
Rockefeller Buys Cochran House to Protect NYC Home
William Rockefeller purchases the four story Cochran house at 12 East 5th Street adjoining the Hotel St Regis on Fifth Avenue. He aims to preserve the old dwelling character and maintain a residential zone, facing a possible St Regis expansion. He already owns frontage to deter business invasion and eyes 54th Street properties including John D. Rockefeller Jr.’s new 8 10 West 54th Street dwelling.
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Trusin
William Rockefeller
Fifth Avenue
Sith Street
East Sth Street
Gifford A. Cochran
St. Regis
Th Street
Rockefeller
Astor
Mr. Rockefeller
Cochran
John D. Rockefeller
54Th Street
West 54Th Street
Kasion
Boy Dies After Being Hit By Car on Eastern Boulevard
Joseph Fuccio twelve year old of 85 Willow Lane Throg's Neck was struck by a car on Eastern Boulevard near Layton Place yesterday afternoon and died at Fordham Hospital. Gallert Hrenzinnen of 44 East Sixth Street owner and driver of the machine carried the boy to the hospital. eye witnesses said Brenginnen was not responsible and he was not arrested.
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Joseph Fuccio
Willow Lane
Throg
Layton Place
Fordham Hospital
Gallert Hrenzinnen
East Sith Street
Brenginnen
Strike Across Hotels and Restaurants Shuts Down City
The walkout of hospitality workers expanded to 17 well known venues as 3 500 waiters and kitchen staff join the strike. Hotel proprietors refuse to recognize the union while the International Hotel Workers Union vows broader action to unionize all hotel and restaurant employees nationwide. Police dispersed large crowds as hotels report widespread disruption from dawn to nightfall.
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Great Northern Hotel
Mouquin
Edward Tierney
Mr. Tierney
Tanas
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Wpedricena
Avilos
Brooklyn Street
Nme
Remon
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WM. Rockefeller
G. A. Cochran
55Th Street
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Mouquin’s
Vanderbilt
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Walter
Dom
Tierney
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International Hotel Workers’ Union
Rep Poard
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Waiters Union
Att Lameh
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Usaples
Board of
Hotel ‘Trades
Belter
Pad
International Hotel Workers
Ame
Federation of Labor
Industrial Workers of the World
Haywood
Amsterdam Opera House
Broadway
Shantey's
43D Street
Beaux Arts
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Park Avenue
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Hotel Association
Majestic
Louis Bustanoby
West 39Th Street
Jacques Bustanoby
4Th Street
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