Burden of Mexican Situation Falls on Carranza and Men
The El Paso border talks end with no agreement. General Scott sent home as the U S administration claims cooperation with Carranza while the Villa pursuit continues. Obregon resists a written pledge and says no surrender of sovereignty. Officials foresee no immediate change in policy or new troop moves.
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United Press
Washington, D.C
el Paso
General Scott
Carranza
Arredondo
Ita
Obregon
Smbbdort
Scot Plainis
Mexico
Ofer
Iaw
Wilson
Potomac
Baker
Atlantic
Ciy
Newark
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Hugh Scott
General Obregon
Sec
Retary Beaker
Washington
General Funston
San Antonio
Texas
Lansing
Car
Ranza
Mizhis
Latest Mexican Situation Bulletins From United Press
United Press reports from Philadelphia and Washington detail border mobilizations and troop movements as U S and Mexican authorities negotiate about bandit activity. Carrancista and American forces tighten patrols near the Big Bend Parral region while negotiations continue in Washington.
Many Homeless in Flood Hit South Africa Districts
Floods devastate the Midland districts of the region, leaving many residents homeless and seeking aid. Officials report widespread property damage and calls for relief efforts across affected towns.
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Midland
Cmton
South
Afriea
Two Rebels Executed in Dublin Rebellion Case
Dublin reports James Connolly and John McDermott shot this morning for complicity in the rebellion after Premier Asg y’s visit to the city is noted on page 61. The execution marks another chapter in the Dublin uprising.
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James Connolly
John McDdermott
Dublin
Asgy
Associated Press
John McDermott
Villa Shot By Youth in Kidnapping a Girl
United Press reports Pancho Villa was wounded by a 15 year old girl’s brother while attempting to kidnap her near Guerrero. Villa’s troops killed the youth. Villa was later wounded in the hip and rode south as Carrancista forces clashed.
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Villa
San Geronimo
Villa Tyes
United Press
Namiquipa
Mexico
Motoruuck
Columbus
Pancho Villa
Vilhista
Juan Argderite
Bachineva
Mila
Jose Gutierrez Az
Guerrero
Catr
Arrietae Farailr
Carmita
Vila
Villas
Secretary Lansing seeks German reply on Sussex sinking
Secretary of State Lansing said he asked Ambassador Gerard in Berlin to ascertain the punishment imposed by Germany on the submarine commander responsible for the Sussex sinking. The move is described as not a formal inquiry but a request for information.
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Baker
Pia
Funsten
Funston
San Antonio
Mexico
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Lansing
Gerard
Berlin
Sussex
Promises Big Poison Case in Hartford
State's Attorney Alcorn said Mrs. Amy Archer Gilligan's case would reveal a major poison plot. Benedict M Hollen and Jim Gilligan denied guilt and vowed to fight murder charges. Gilligan held for the murder of Franklin R Andrews, among dozens who died at her elderly home. Toxicology tests and exhumations backed poisoning as the cause, with grand jury consideration planned for June.
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Amy E. Archer-Gilligan
Windsor
Conn
Frankin R Andrews
Connecticut
Archer-Gilligan
Andrews
United Press
Hartford
Alcorn
Amy E. Archer-Gtlligan
Benedict M. Hollen
Jim. Gilligan
Porson
Franklin R. Andrews
Alcom
Arthur J. Wolf
Grand Jury
France Seeks Peace Yet Stands With Allies Says Embassy
French embassy officials in Washington say France is not ready to peace now and is aligned with allies. They note Germany also signals willingness to talk but insists on its own terms. They dismiss the Rome dispatch claiming France alone resists peace as not reflecting current positions.
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United Cregs
Washington, D.C
France
United Press
Rome
Washington
Tealy
Germany
von Bethmann- Hollweg
Reichstag
America
Mills win bid on government land at Bertram county sale
Bemidji Minnesota May 12 United Press reports Stewart 2572 Portland Avenue Minneapolis was the first to make an actual bid on government land at a Bertrams county sale. He bid on 16 acres.
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Bemidji
Minn
Stewart
Portland Avenue
Minnapolis
Bertrams’ County
Unique Incidents Across Cities Highlight Odd Local Tales
United Press reports a mix of quirky events: Chicago plans to deploy hundreds of chaperones for Humboldt park patrols. Ester Ex considers a longer name after promising to wed Dave Solomons. Samuel Friedman sentenced to three months for slapping a stranger. Chicago student daily The Maroon disputes a slumming proposal. a Kansas City man offers salvation money to a drowning Sunday, who declines.
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Chicago
Ester Ex
Dave Solomons
New York
Samuel Friedman
Sam
Daily Maroon
University of Chicago
Chertes E Merriam
the Maroon
Wisconsin Democrats select Mastin and Budde to lead state committee
Milwaukee delegates approved Joseph J. Mastin as state Democratic committeeman and Quo A. La Budde as state central committee chair. The meeting, though harmonious overall, saw contested selections for alternates in Poor and Fifth districts.
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Milwaukee
Joseph J .Mastin
Democratic
Wisconsin
Quo A
la Budde
Elkhart Lake
Charman
Wisconsin State Central Committee
Martin
Marin Ara Laj
Budde
Yesterda
St Lews
E. W. Clark
Fond du Lac
Trai
Pickan
Matone
T. H.rran
Qutagamie County
Oconto
Mmous
Wyam J. Kershaw
Kershaw
Verdun Front Again Probed By German Attacks
The Verdun sector sees renewed German salvos aimed at dislodging French positions on the slopes near Dead Man's Hill and along the Douaumont area. Paris reports two quick attacks last night, both repulsed, as artillery exchanges intensify across the front. A Halifax of naval news notes the Adriatic sinking of a passenger liner and Austrian losses, while British actions around Hulluch and Lens hint at broader moves toward Lille.
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Dead Man's Hill
Tote
Ube
Amd
Adriatic
Ube Var
Paris
Hulluch
Lens
France
Women Fight For A Baby In Chicago Court
In Chicago on May 12, Mrs. Anne Deslie Ledgerwood Mat ters faced a jury over a contested posthumous heir claim. The trial centers on who fathered a baby linked to Frederick Matters's estate after his death in Arcola Illinois. Witnesses include Mrs. Matters and a Canadian witness, with ongoing testimony about wartime connections and enlistment.
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United Press
Chicago
Solomonia
Anne Deslie Ledgerwood Matters
Frederick Matters
Arcola IL
Moving Picture
Jessie Bryan
Gari
Weods
Flanders Trench
Baby
Jermosi
Revolution in Lisbon Sparks Mutiny Reports
In Lisbon unrest erupts as reports surface of mutinies aboard ships and clashes at sea. Credible dispatches describe disorder among crews and authorities moving to restore control amid growing tensions.
Political Alignment Shown In Fourth District Race
An agreement surfaced naming Kershaw as a Congressional candidate for the Fourth district while La Budde, from Ethhart Lake, showed strong campaign ties. The event suggested Kartel forces controlled the gathering as Judge Karel led the governor campaign and was later elected delegation chairman to St Louis. Secretary role went to Roland Schmitz of Milwaukee.
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la Budde
Kershaw
Congress
Ethhart Lake
John A. Karel
Karel
St. Louis
Thomas H. Ryan
Appton
Grans Hijton
Oshkosh
Roland Schmitz
Milwaukee J
Striking Ranks Increased In Chiace Ill May 12
Fragmentary report notes intensified strike action with workers rallying anew. Unclear details mention Chicago area and May date with references to unions and labor actions, but specifics are obscured by damaged OCR text.
Wilson Takes Vacation in Potomac River Trip
President Wilson left Washington for a motor trip along the Potomac River after a brief departure from the capital. The journey appears aimed at resuming rest and returning to duties in the near future.
Austrian Liner Dubrovnik Sunk by Submarine in Adriatic
Reports from Berlin and Paris confirm the Austro Hungarian passenger steamer Dubrovnik was torpedoed without warning and sunk in the Adriatic. Washington says no protest unless Americans were aboard. the vessel carried no known citizens.
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Berlin
Sarii
Dubrovnik
Adriatic
Pubrovnik
Pans
Sn Vseluy
Newcastle
Marine Registers
Constantinople
United Press
Washington, D. C
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Greece
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Aot
Petrograd
Germany
Terai Botushines
Hulinck
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Hulluch
Argonne
Fille Morte
Meuse
Morodzieja
Krashio
Minsk
Winnecombe Lady Dies After Surgical Complications
Mrs. Russell, wife of a local banker, died in an Oshkosh hospital after a stomach perforation. Her illness worsened en route, with doctors reporting a severe condition of stomach issues and uncertain travel survival.
Appleton Post Office Association Holds Saturday Reception
Appleton post office association members, about thirty, are invited to a Tremont hotel supper on Saturday evening. The aim is to assist in developing the association and increasing office efficiency through talks and planned actions.
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Tremont Hotel
Wil
Ras Deen Ind
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