Huerta names two delegates to parley for peace
Huerta has named two delegates to parley for peace and will name a third. The move signals willingness to heed South American envoys and to press mediators. The State Department released the names after talks with Huerta’s envoys in Mexico City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huerta
Wotinzion
Maesteg
United States
State Department
Tuerts
Brean
D. Emilio Rabasa
August Garrragalindo
Mexico
Vera Cruz surrender report and Wilson funeral plans
General Funston reported Mexican officers asked American outposts to surrender near Vera Cruz but offered no real fight as they withdrew. President Wilson plans to attend the funeral voyage for the Vera Cruz dead in Brooklyn with possible envoy if travel is impractical. The 128th company coast artillery arrived at Brownsville and transports from Vera Cruz reached Galveston. Large American owned properties in Mexico near British Honduras were raided and wrecked by Mexicans three days after Vera Cruz fell, with substantial losses and displacement. Troops from Mobile Mobile Alabama move to Brownsville for border service.
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Bryan
Mexico City
Huerta
Riano
Spain
United States
Rabasa
Joaquin d Casasus
Manuel D. Zamacona
Garrison
Vera Cruz
Funstan
Blanquet
State Department
International Court of Honor
Tampico
War Department
Funston
Wilson
Brooklyn
Montana
Daniels
Washington
128Th Company
Coast Artillery
Brownsville
Kilpatrick
Sumner
Meade
McClellan
Galveston
New Orleans
Mexico
British Honduras
Houston
Chicago Lumber Company
Belize
C Mengel Jr
Brother Company
Loulaville, Ky
Stamford Lumber Company
Laguna Lumber Company
Mengel
Brownsite
Mobile
Ala
Fort Morgan
Texas
Big Ocean Liner Afire Near Sable Island Report
A wireless message from the steamer Seydhty said a large unknown vessel was on fire 108 miles south of Sable Island. Rescue steamers Sachem Francona Olympic and Brandebure answered calls, locating the burning ship at 41.27 N 51.07 W with no sign of life or boats seen nearby.
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Associated Press
Halifax
N. S
Seydhty
Jan Unkhnowtz
Sable Island
Seydiltz
Sachem
Francona
Olympic
Brandebure
Ufe
Ten Thousand Dollar Fine For John F Jelke Oleo Case
Chicago May 4 John F Jelke oleomargarine manufacturer was fined 10000 and sentenced to two years in jail for conspiracy to defraud the government by tax on illegally colored oleomargarine. Eight defendants were fined 2500 each in federal court as others tied to the John Frekke company were found guilty after a lengthy trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Jelke
Chicago
Associated Prensa
John Frekke Company
Geiger
United States District Court
John F Jelke
Internal Revenue Law
William Am, Steele
John F Jelke Company
Harry ET Hitchings
Hugh PD. Cameron
Milwaukee
D B Tullis
W J. Lillard
William P. Jackson
George Braun Company
Jelke
Fred Rapp
Braun Company
Wilson names Thomas Ines Jr to Alaskan railway post
President Wilson on recommendation of Secretary of the Interior appoints Thomas Ines Jr as the third member of the Alaskan railway commission. The commission, including William C. Eites and Lieut. Frederick Mears, will depart soon to survey routes from the Pacific to the Arctic for the government road project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Thomas Rises Jr
Poashion
Associated Press
Washington , C
Max
Jaime
Thomas Ines, Jr
Alaskan Railway Commission
Riggs Gx
Pacific
Arctic Ocean
William C. Eites
Lieut
Frederick Mears
Mr. Higes
Alasks
Alleged Counterfeiter Caught Near Green Bay
Max Koveliski was arrested by the sheriff at Green Bay Wisconsin on a charge of counterfeiting. The sheriff recovered six counterfeit dollars from him and says he passed about 345 of the same notes in and around Green Bay. A suspected companion, an ex convict, is thought to be involved in a counterfeiting operation tied to the northern lumber woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Koveliski
Green Kiay
Green Bay
Wis
Asherif
Koveliski
Lloyd George Introduces Sixth Budget In House
London May 4 David Lloyd George chancellor of the exchequer introduced his sixth budget in the house of commons. He announced an estimated deficit of 25.8 million pounds and set national revenue at 1,493,773,000 while expenditures reached 1,895,008,000.
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Associated Press
London
David Lloyd-George
House of Commons
Colorado in session as governor collapses in strike crisis
The Colorado legislature opens an extra session amid coal strike turmoil. Gov Ammons, exhausted from weeks of strike violence, collapses and plans to urge a joint house senate committee to study the strike and seek bonds to fund militia costs while federal troops restore order.
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Aarecates Press
Denver
Colo
Colorado
Senate
House
Ammons
Colorado National
Trinidad
Atty
J. J. Hendrick
W. A. Holbrook
San Refael
Forbes
Holbrook
der Arms
United Mine Workers of America
Huerfano County
C. GC Smith
Walgenbure
Girl Dead Mother Wounded in Marionville Shooting
Miss Ethel Griffy, eighteen, was killed and her mother M W B Griffy likely fatally shot in Marionville Missouri on May 4. A former sweetheart is suspected as the slayer after Griffy allowed another admirer to accompany her to church. Marion Branstetter, nineteen, was arrested at Avrork Missouri and charged with the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Marionville
Ethel Griffy
M. W. B. Griffy
Miss Griffy
Power Boat May Meeting At Oshkosh Chamber
The Oshkosh Power Boat Club holds its May meeting at the Chamber of Commerce this evening. The entertainment committee report will be presented and plans discussed for the June 1 opening. About fifty to sixty members visited the club yesterday, signaling an active season ahead. a planting bee was postponed due to late arrival of trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosa Power Boat Club
Chamber of Commerce
Fifty Lives Lost in Fire in Valparaiso Chile
A large fire in Valparaiso Chile destroyed multiple commercial buildings in the early hours, killing more than fifty people. Firefighters faced heavy flames that thwarted extinguishing efforts, leaving much of the district in ruins and complicating rescue operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troyed
Associated Press
Valparaiso
Chile
Storms Across Midwest Leave Fatalities and Damage
Reports from May 4 describe a cyclone near Maud Texas killing four and injuring thirteen, with downed wires cutting lines to the region. Severe winds sweeped Iowa and Illinois towns causing four deaths and widespread destruction of farms, barns, and orchards along with heavy rains from the Mississippi to Lake Michigan. Dozens of campers and residents face rising creeks as Canadian River rises threaten bridges and cropland losses in Oklahoma, while Mississippi River area reports include drownings and wrecked boats.
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Associated Press
Texarkana
Ark
Maud
Tex
Khming
Chicago
Hainois
Mississippi
Lake Michigan
Clinton
Hale
Olin
Iowa
Wrotming
Herb Furgenson
John Mader
Mississippi River
Galena
Albert Stadler
Guilford Township
Hall
Muskogee
Calvin Okla
Missouri, Oklahoma
Gulf and Hock Islant
Roosevelt fiancee announced amid cable from abroad
May 4 Madrid report says Misa Belle Willard daughter of Ambassador Joseph E. Willard has received a cable from fiance Kermit Roosevelt confirming engagement and plans. The Roosevelt party sails toward Bartados from the Amazon on May 26. Colonel Roosevelt will tour New York then Madrid arriving about June 8 for Kermit’s wedding likely in the Protestant Episcopal church at the American embassy building.
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Associated Prene
Madrid
Misa Belle Willard
Spain
Joseph EF. Willard
Kermit Roosevelt
Tlisbon
Roosevelt
Bartados
Amazon Mar
New York
Kermit
Protestant Episcopal Church
Canadian Capitalist Gibson Van Aino Lecisintor Dies
Canadian capital figure William Gibson, senator and banker, dies at his Beamsville home aged sixty. He served as president of the Bank of Hamilton and of the Hamilton Jockey Club and held interests in numerous Canadian and U.S. financial institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Gibson van Aino Lecisintor
Associated Press
Hamilton
Ont
William Gibson
Beamsville
Bank of Hamilton
Hamilton Jockey Club
Gibson
Canada
United States
Teen student on trial for teacher murder in Herkimer
Jean Thanint, a sixteen-year-old pupil, stood trial in Herkimer New York for the murder of Mina Lydia Beecher, his teacher. He sat with his father, a retired minister, showing little interest as proceedings began on May 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irens
Herkimer
N.Y
Jean Thanint
Mina Lyd'a Beecher
French Statesman Grevy Dies at 93 in Paris
Paris reports Gen. Paullous Jules Grevy former French Senate member died today at age ninety three. He was brother of Prancia Paul Jules Grevey who served as president of the French republic from 1879 to 1887.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Paullous Jules Grevy
Prancia
Paul Jules Grevey
Chicago School Board Members Jailed in Contempt Case
Eight Chicago board of education members including president Peter Reinberg were sentenced to thirty days in county jail for contempt of court for refusing to obey Judge Foell's reinstatement order. The dispute centered on Mrs Villa Flagg Young's superintendent position. four dissenting members had resigned, resignations later deemed void, leading to legal battles and appeals.
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Walter T. Summer
Foell
Associated Prose
Chicago
Chicago Board of Education
Cirewle
Villa Flagg Young
Young
Mavet Hattigon
Herrison
Favell
Board of Education
Peter Reinberg
Julius Smietanka
Jacob M. Loeb
Dean Walter T. Sumner
Charles Peterson
Ralph C Otis
Harry Lipsky
Michael J. Collins
May Festival Dances Set At Normal School This Week
Dramatic dancing and rhythmic movement highlight the May Festival at the Normal School this week. Miss Mary Cauldwell leads in the crocus solo dances with Ruth Frents Ruby Wagstaff Emily Crum Ellen Gould and young trainees in flowing costumes. The program shows nature awakening through music and costume with pieces like Winter Winds Thunder and Lighting and aims to place the school at the pinnacle of rhythmic dance prowess.
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Cromita
Mary Cauldwell
Crocus
Danacuse
Ruth Frents
Ruby Wagstaff
Emily Crum
Ellen Gould
Youg Dinancer
Mts
Interpreta
Hera
Tyne
Milwaukee Man Kills Wife Then Slays Himself
Moritz Bekowitz, 35, shot his wife, 30, at their Tenth Street home in Milwaukee, then killed himself with a razor. Domestic troubles are believed to have caused the double tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhwankere
Milwankes
Wis
Moritz Bekowitz
Nominations by the President Spark Nomination List
Washington nominations announced today include Bare Hanson of New York City for assistant attorney general in customs enforcement and Rear Admiral Captain Walter McLean named in the same session. President forwarded the nominations from Washington D.C. amid expected Senate review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Dresident
Custome
Ennex
Bare Hanson
New York City
Walter McLean
Engines for Cycle Car From Oshkosh Firm to Make 1000 Engines
Oshkosh based Badger Manufacturing Company to supply at least 1,000 engines to Woods Moblie tte company of Chicago for use in cycle cars. The 170 pound engine, claimed smallest yet powerful, can reach 55 mph and use 1 gallon per 48 miles in demonstrations. Production runs through December 1, with exclusivity for the Chicago firm.
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Oshkosh
Badger Manufacturing Company
Cexpe Street
Louis J. Monahan
John D.termant
The
Woods, Mobliette Company
Chicago
Chicago Company
Cyele Car Company
Oshkosh Concern
Reilly Defends Toll Exemption Vote Amid Debate
Rep. Reilly of Oshkosh Climate defends voting to repeal Panama tolls exemption. He denies racial influence and says constituents praised his stand. The piece notes a clash over a prayer entry involving Rep. Stafford and doorkeeper Forte, ending with a punch. Underwood outlines four bills to pass before adjournment including Clayton omnibus and rural credit. Townsend and Owen clash on toll repeal and canal neutralization during Senate session.
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Washington, D. C
Reilly
Oshkosh
Gallo American
House of Iriah
House of Representatee
Patronere Ar
England
Congress
Europe
Stafford
Foley
Keettron
Wila
Underwind
Covington Interstate Trade Commission
Underwood
Interstate Commerce Commission
Rucker
Senate
Townsend
Michigan
Tie
United States
Owen
Hay
Sensational Eddie McGoorty death race denied by kin
Chicago dispatch from Oshkosh claims Eddie McGoorty races from Australia to reach his mother in distress. Relatives and friends refute the tale as unfounded sensationalism. Mrs McGoorty’s health is improved and she performs household work at 65 Grove Street. Her husband’s confinement tale is denied. he seeks treatment in a northern hospital and is recovering. Thomas Ryan notes Eddie plans to stay in Australia after a vaudeville engagement. The family condemns the sensational report as untrue and harmful.
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Chicago
Oshkosh
Eddie MccGoorty
Australia
Thomas Ryan
McGoorty
Eddie McGoorty
Mr. Ryan
Death in Garden as Henry Barsh Dies of Stroke
Henry Barsh of 635 Eighth Street died after a stroke while planting potatoes in his garden at 635 Eighth Street. He worked for Morgan Company and arose early today. funeral set for Thursday May 7 with services at the family home and Highth Street Lutheran Church. He was born in Bromberg Germany and settled in Oshkosh in 18 6. Survived by widow and eight children including Garemer and several Barseh relatives in Oshkosh and Milwaukee. Interment at Riverside Cemetery.
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Eiahth Street
Morgan Company
Ilenry Barsch
Eighth Street
Barsch
Morgan Coupiny
Waghet
Bromberg
Germany
Oshkosh
Garemer
A. FB. Schultz
Oncar Hitz
Birr
Henry Barseh
William Barseh
Milwaukee
Lydian
Uhelda Barseh
Highth Street
Outing for Supervisors Plans Annual Pleasure Trip
County Board members discussed another outing at the courthouse after a past trip. Chairman Arnemann named Meelena Christoph and Nigl to plan details, with participants paying costs proportionally. Last year each attendee paid about one dollar, with broad approval of the recreation plan likely to include a river or lake resort dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brearston
County Board of Supervisors
Mrelius
Fila
Arnemann
Meelena
Christoph
Nigl
Iplana
WouldBe Assassin Insane Sentenced to Asylum
Michael C Mahoney the assailant who opened fire on Mayor Mitchel and wounded Corporation Counsel Frank L Polk was today sentenced to Matteawan asylum for the criminal insane in New York on May 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael C. Mahoney
Polk
Associated Press
New York
Mitchel
Frank L. Polk
Matteawan
Wed to secure fortune in German will rule
Racine Wisconsin May 4 Josephine Hrajlger married Stephen Cesmadao to inherit her uncle's estate. The will required marriage to secure a small fortune. The couple wed and died before Judge James E Durgin. the certificate will be sent to Berlin.
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Racine
Wis
Germany
Josephine Hrajlger
Stephen Cesmadao
Jud
James E Durgin
Berlin
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Sonora
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Bayan
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Stim
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Sable
Lloyd-George
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Supreme Court
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Boyther
Chamber of Com
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Stah
Chicago School Board
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Chicago Manufactur
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