Carranza Edges Toward Withdrawal With Limited Intervention
Washington reports General Carranza agrees to an informal understanding with General Obregon and General Scott to show Mexican forces managing northern Mexico while American troops stay. No armed intervention is planned, border patrols will be strengthened, and Obregon will patrol Parral and the Big Bend to curb Villa followers. A U S trooper was wounded in a skirmish near Marathon Texas, as maneuvers continue with cautious advance into Coahuila.
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Trevine
Sonora
Pulpit Pass
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Frederick Funston
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Tex
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Champion Wood
Bouquillas Mining Company
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Churches Asked to Aid War Sufferers on Memorial Sunday
The Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America sent an appeal to 100,000 ministers urging May 28 as a memorial Sunday for war relief. Funds collected in churches nationwide would support relief groups aiding Belgium, northern France, Serbia, Poland, Armenia, and Turkey. The appeal emphasizes urgent needs and proposes a one dollar per member offering to provide substantial aid to millions of victims.
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Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
Belgium
France
Serbia
Poland
East Prussia
Armenia
Turkey
Girl Drugged and Bound Aids Mystery Attack
Wilkes-Barre May 17 Miss Katie Forgash eighteen living near Chief Layou was chloroformed bound and carried to the rear yard where she remained a prisoner for hours. Police chief suspects a rejected suitor in a possible love affair motive.
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Katie Forgash
Mves
Frank Layou
Villa Raising New Force The Bandit Chieftain Recovered
From Mexico May 16 Villa has recovered from wounds and, per a captured Mexican, seeks to build a new army in Durango. Cavalry chase small bands near Rubio ranch twenty miles away where three Villa bandits fell to American scouts. About fifty in the band. Julio Cardenas, slain, wore clothes suggesting link to the Columbus raid. Guatemalan President Estrade Cabrera is said ready to flee amid revolution gains in Guatemala City split.
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Francisco Villa
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Galveston
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Portugal Stands Alone in War Alliance Split
In London on May 17, Sir Edward Grey announced that Portugal is the only ally remaining at war with Germany who has not signed a pledge to avoid making a separate peace. Separately, the University of California fraternities are barred from building houses costing over 25 000 dollars.
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Ireland
Mr. Tennant
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Germany
Commons
Edward Grey
University of California
Paul and Barnabas Endure Persecution on Their Mission
The lesson reviews Paul and Barnabas completing their first missionary tour to Jews and Gentiles, facing persecution from Antioch to Lystra and Derbe. It notes Paul’s stoning, recovery, and return to preach, ordain elders, and encourage steadfast faith, with reflections on suffering for Christ and the growth of the early church.
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Dross
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Armistice This Year Hope For Peace Talks In Germany
Berlin reports growing public and official talk of peace while censor allows open discussion. German officials stress that proposals must suit German terms and warn that no decisive pacification move is possible while Allies vow to keep fighting until Germany is crushed.
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Germany
Povernmeit
Europe
England
Fighting at Verdun Claims of Repulse by Both Sides
Paris reports German artillery bombardment near Avecourt wood and Hill 304 while crown prince’s infantry limits attacks to Meuse east bank near Thiaumont farm. Berlin claims French repulses on both river banks and intensified fighting along Verdun front with renewed infantry actions.
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German Artillers
Avecourt Wood
Hil 304
Verdun
Meuse
Thiaumont Farm
War Office
Berlin
Vaux
Schwab Authorizes Erection of New Bethlehem Plant
Charles M Schwab sanctioned a new department at Bethlehem steel plant in South Bethlehem Pa costing over half a million dollars. The project will employ several score of skilled workers and supports larger caliber gun production with a large gun annealing test and storage facility on the hill between the Lehigh and Saucon plant. Lightning Kills Six in Warren Ohio A bolt struck a box car housing laborers on the Erie railroad killing six aboard before escape.
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Bethlehem
Charles M. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel
Lehigh and
Saucon
Warren, O
Erie
Half of Pension Fund In New York
Bishop Willis Lawrence of Massachusetts announces pledges totaling 2 500 000 toward a 5 000 000 reserve fund to pension retiring Protestant clergy, with the plan set to begin once the full amount is in hand.
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New York
Willisx Lawrence
Massachusetts
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