Rebels Storm Juarez Across Border in Fierce Fighting
In El Paso May reports describe hundreds of insurrectos crossing into Ciudad Juarez, seizing bridges, engaging federal forces with artillery, and plunging the border town into heavy combat. Casualties include several Americans as shells devastate the riverfront and business districts, with both sides exchanging relentless fire and civilians wounded or killed.
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Rebel Officer General Orozco Led Attack on Juarez
General Victoriano Huerta’s forces faced rebel general Ignacio Pesqueira Orozco who led the Juarez assault. The fight centered on securing control of the border town as federal troops engaged mounted detachments and artillery. Orozco’s actions intensified the ongoing conflict in northern Mexico amid broader civil strife.
NO FAITH IN DIAZ PROMISE TO RESIGN
Washington reports say Diaz’s pledge to quit may be conditional and indefinite. U S officials caution that the move could shift responsibility to insurgents, delaying peace as details of the manifesto emerge. The aging president reportedly requires palace restoration and personal satisfaction with peace before any resignation.
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Mad dog runs amuck in Denton town terror scene
A mad dog roamed three miles around Denton frightening residents. It bit an old man and a five year old girl, killed several chickens, and fought off armed pursuers with buckshot. Karl Richenback and others were injured while seeking to subdue the animal. The dog was finally brought down and treated by townsfolk. In Bordeste, New York, a motorcyclist died after a crash.
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Steel Trust Faces Freight Discrimination Case Against 160 Railroads
In New York the Interstate Commerce Commission opens testimony against Baltimore & Ohio and about 160 railroads, alleging a steel trust–led scheme to grant lower rates to United States Steel owned Universal Portland Cement. Alpha Portland Cement cites discriminatory pricing, with Universal rates undercutting Alpha by 40 to 60 cents per barrel in several territories.
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Missing Man Edwin J Sawyer Found In A Dazed State
Edwin J Sawyer a prominent Middletown fruit grower who disappeared April 21 en route to Richmond Va was found in a dazed condition on Washington streets according to a telegram received by local police. A second item notes China’s grand council abolition and a new cabinet with Prince Ching as premier and Na Tung and Heu Shi Chang as assistant premiers.
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Forest fires sweep Williamsport area and surrounding towns
Forest fires sweep through the Williamsport region and nearby towns amid strong flames and limited rainfall. Fires threaten Sonestown, Eagles Mere, Loyalville, Galeton, and areas along the Nittany and Buffalo valleys as hundreds of firefighters fight the blazes. Rain is desperately needed to curb the extensive timber losses and protect homes and forests across multiple counties.
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Bumper Wheat Crop Lifts May 1 Condition Above Ten Year Peak
Washington May 9 The May crop report shows winter wheat condition at 86.1 on May 1, rye at 59.0, with significant acreage for harvest. Area of winter wheat to be harvested stands around 31,367,000 acres, up 1.94 million from last year though total sowing and harvest figures vary from 34,485,050 acres sown. Adeline Stevenson, 13, swallowed a safety pin in Chester. X-ray finds no pin location yet.
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