Typhus outbreak and Juarez crisis deepen border tensions
Typhus in virulent form breaks out at the federal hospital in Jaurez with one dead and five ill as U S authorities seize clothing from soldiers and burn it to halt spread. General Villar orders a court of honor to investigate General Navarro's surrender and potential court martial. cabinet debates limits on blocking arms shipments to Juarez with rebels in control of the customs house.
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Navarro
United States
Juarez
Custom House
el Paso
Federal
Jaarez
Jaures
el Paso Board of Health
Intermathouit Bridge
Tarrats
Rabage
Rebief
Ralligteg
Tartazas
Chihuahua
Mexico City
Tt Tw
Ofrowo
Garibaldi
Villar
War Department
Chuhushaw
Court of Honor
Juarex
Chiapas
Douglas
Madame Talamantes
Agua Prieta
Chiapais
Washington
King George Opens Coronation Festival in London
King George and Queen Mary rode in state from Buckingham Palace through crowded streets to the Crystal Palace to open the festival of the empire exhibition. The royal procession drew great cordiality as they spent three hours at the palace before returning to Buckingham. Ten millions diamonds were exhibited.
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London
Buckingham Palace
George
Crystal Palace
Queen Mary
Buck Ingham
Insurgent Tailors Protest At U G W A Convention
Protest by Insurgent tailors against the United Garment Workers of America opens in Philadelphia. Indications point to the tailors losing their meet as the general executive board considers their complaint.
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Philadelphia
United Garment Workers of America
Alpine Tour Opens in Vienna With Car Readiness
In Vienna on May 12, the Avetrian Automobile club readies more than twenty cars for the start of the 100 miles Alpine tour set for tomorrow morning.
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Vienna
Avetrian Automobile Club
Footpads Attack Two Men in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on May 12 two footpads battered T. L. Lee and P. E. Cowden with spiked clubs, leaving them near death after stealing 340 dollars. Cowden wandered the street before being found, and Lee lay injured in the roadway.
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Los Angeles
T. L. Lee
P. E. Cowden
Cowden
Lee
Punish Subordinates for Giving Testimony
Resolution by Representative Bathrick of Ohio accuses government department heads of punishing subordinates who testify before congressional committees. It declares such officials in contempt and calls for reinstatement of punished employees and punishment of offending department heads.
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Washington
Congressional Committee
Senate
House
Bathrick
Ohio
Teddy Not Going After Polar Bear
New York reports Col Roomevetts brief telegram reply to an inquiry about spending summer 1912 in Huntingjokers Arctic with Captain Bartlett. Bartlett announced he hoped to enlist Roosevelt and had already secured tentative acceptance from the colonel.
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New York
Roomevetts
Joker Bedre
Arctic
Robart Bartlett
Bartlett
Roosevelt
Steamer Merida Sunk After Collision With Admiral Farragut
New York May 12 wireless reports say the steamer Merida en route to Progress Yucatan was cut in two by the steamer Admiral Farragut off Cape Charles at 1 this morning and sank. Crew rescued by Farragut, with Town assisting. Some officers and crew missing feared dead as Farragut limped to port. Hamilton and Lowa escorted Farragut toward Norfolk.
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New York
Merida
Herat
Farragut
Lowa
Hamilton
Norfolk
Hold Examinations for Naval Appointments in Portland
A patriotic call invites young men to a competitive exam for U S Navy midshipman nominations. The preliminary test will be at Lincoln High School Portland at 9 AM on May 27 under Superintendent Frank Rigler. Candidates with top averages advance to final Navy Academy exams on June 20, 1911, as A W Lafferty’s nominees.
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Washington, DC
East Orefonsia
Lincoln High School
Portland
Ore
Frank Rigler
A. W. Lafferty
Navy
United States
Tafferty
Taifferty
Naval Academy
Red Men Parade Preview In Norfolk Officials Attend
Several high Red Men officials gather in Norfolk Virginia to preview tonight's parade of order members as May 12 date marks the event.
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Ted
Norfolk
The
Red Men
Order
JOAN DIETZ MAKES PLEA OF SELF DEFENSE
Hayward May 12 In an address to the jury John Dietz today said he honestly believed Harp was shot accidentally The state showed no bullets from Dietz gun matching one found in Harp He claimed a right to defend his home from persecution by the lumber trust for six and a half years and said warrants were never served legally but with bullets He responded to defend himself and family.
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Hayward
John Diets
Harp
Hil
Lumber Trust
Asylum to Be Heated by Hot Water System
At a state board meeting George W. Kuykendall of Portland was elected to draft plans for installing a hot water heating plant at the eastern Oregon branch insane asylum. The board approved the system after evaluating others and ordered C. A. Murphy to begin Pendleton construction preparations. Material storage will require leveling a rough site.
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State Board
George W. Kuykendall
Portland
Eastern Oregon Branch Insane Asylum
The
Statesman
Kendall
C. A. Murphy
Pendleton
Alaska passengers won't be vaccinated for voyage
Seattle May 12 Passengers boarding for Alaska will not be required to submit to vaccination if they can certify to government surgeons that they have not been exposed to illness within two weeks of sailing. The rule change followed recent events affecting Alaskan shipping and local business.
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Seattle
Alaska
Piottsted
Severinnen
House Takes Admonished Untie Neat Tuesday
Washington May 12 After a rough and incomplete text the scene focuses on a pension bill worth 45 million dollars. Republicans favored a Monday session to approve the measure while Democrats used strong tactics leading to a shift in the calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hale
Jowee Wade
Mississippi Meet Draws Crowd in Meridian May Day
A great field day for the schools of this section was held in Meridian today drawing many visitors. The Mississippi Meet featured local schools competing and entertaining a wide audience amid pleasant weather and community enthusiasm.
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Mississippi
Meridian
Misa
Lang Is Favorite in Sydney Heavyweight Showdown
Lang is a favorite over Jack Lester Tommy Burns protégé in tomorrow's heavyweight bout in Sydney. The card features up and coming fighters, with Lang seeking to secure a key victory ahead of higher profile matches.
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Lang
Sydney
Jack Lester
Tommy Burns
Another bad check artist 13 arrested
Pendleton officers nabbed a man described as Prank A. Weber a 35 year old sheepman after he cashed a bogus fifteen dollar check at the French restaurant. The check drawn on First National Bank bore his signature. Weber had planned to leave on Angus McPherson train with a sheep shipment to North Yakima, and was found with slight intoxication at the time. He is identified as a Spanish American War veteran and known to the local American Camp.
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Pendleton
Paseo
Louis Livingston
A. Weber
Tom Bwenringen
Weber
New Ankeny
Moorntie Tor
Swearingen
Angus McPherson
North Yakima
Bherif Hlakeley
Bribe Denied by Campbell in Oregon Referendum
Eugene Oregon May 12 President Campbell issued statements denying H J Parkinsons claim he offered Parkinson ten thousand dollars to kill the referendum petition against a half million appropriation for the University of Oregon He said he never suggested a bribe but discussed substituting an initiative measure to fund state and school maintenance by mileage at the request of Parkinsons friend Parkinson repeated his charge in Portland urging the petition remains ready for filing with the secretary of state
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Eugene
Ore
Campbell
H. J. Parkinson
Portland Labor Press
Parkinson
University of Oregon
Cottage Grove
McMinnVille
White
Chirge Todey
Portland
Senator Stone Says Let Them Fight
Washington May 12 The article notes Senator Shine and Senator Stone adopting contrasting views on Mexican intervention. Stone now argues intervention is unnecessary as Insurrecto victory removes grounds for action, declaring in a speech that, “Now, let ’em fight it out,” signaling a shift in stance.
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Senator Stone
Washington
James
United Stats
Salle
Edith brings Canadian coal to Cordova amid marshal presence
Cordova May 12 The steamship Edith loaded with Canadian coal arrived last night to a large crowd. There was no coal party or demonstration as the United States marshal and deputies stood by, preventing any attempt to throw coal into the bar.
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Cordova
Edith
United States
May Music Festival draws New England visitors
Music lovers from across New England arrive in Springfield Massachusetts for the annual May Music Festival as locals host the event on May 12.
Rainfall Makes Farmers Happy Across the May Season
Weather reports from Weber and Averill detail last night’s rain of 0.21 inches, lifting May total to 0.41 inches and season total to about 10.05 inches. Normal levels run near 11 inches, with September to date just under average, signaling relief for spring grain and assured fall harvest prospects.
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Jupiter Piugvius
Weber
BE. PF
Averill
Craig
Legislators Seek Chance to Confess Before Grand Jury
Columbus May 12 Many members of the legislature are reported to seek an opportunity to confess to the state Investment committee before the grand jury can return indictments hoping to receive immunity.
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Columbus
Ettate Investmentiia
Brand
Lady Detectives Undergo Appendicitis Surgery
London May 12 Daily Davies underwent an appendicitis operation today with Mayo Collier assisting. Reports say she will not appear in court Wednesday or be published, as the true state of her health remains the concern.
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London
Aily Davies
Mayo Collier
Cordova mining reports branded untrue
Seattle May 12 reports that Cordova people would join coal mining to evade government prohibition are branded false by federal officials. Officials say Cordovans have not pursued mining stunts and have not arranged any mining activity.
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Seattle
Cordova
Guggenheims
Cornlovans
Governor Folk to Speak in Pendleton Evening
Former Missouri governor Joseph W. Folk, a presidential possibility, will address Pendleton at the Methodist church under the high school lecture bureau. The talk begins at 5 pm with Dan P. Smythe introducing Folk. Admission for all is by ticket or paid lecture only. Folk arrives on Spokane train with Mrs Felt and will be met by a Commercial Club social committee.
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Joseph W. Folk
State of
Missouri
Pendleton
Methodist Church
Dan P. Smythe
Commercial Club
Chile
Fpolk
Elnek
Ty Mrm
Felt
Thutind Wyon
Jepot
E. J. Murphy
Jo8
Whem
Peterson
Leon Lowell
Will Moore
Governor Folk
Board of Manager
Lee Teoutsehi
Dayton
Wash
Athena
Luther League Opens Fourteenth SD Conven tion in Sioux Falls
The South Dakota State Luther League began its fourteenth annual gathering in Sioux Falls on May 12, with events scheduled to continue through Sunday. The meeting draws participants from local churches across the state to engage in worship, discussion, and community service.
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Tither League
Sioux Falls
South Dakota State
Luther League
Wilson Arrives in Los Angeles as Guest of Princeton Club
Governor Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey arrived in Los Angeles on May 12 and will stay two days as the guest of the Princeton Club. He is greeted by local officials and attendees as he tours the city during the visit.
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Gov. Wilson
Los Angeles
Cal
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Princeton Club
Perkins denies resignation report in California senator note
Washington May 12 Senator Perkins of California emphatically contradicted a report that he intended resigning. He stated he would not resign and dismissed the rumor as unfounded. The denial came amid speculation about his future in the Senate.
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Washington
Perkins
California
Next Club Luncheon for New Secretary
The Pendleton Commercial club plans a June evening lunch to welcome their paid secretary J. E. Reese. He will speak while the committee works on reorganizing the local band and arranging summer concerts. United orchestra members seek Frank Carruth for a concert series, with matters referred to a committee.
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Kenora
Pendleton
Heli
J. E. Reese
Hincheen
United Orchestra
Frank Carruth
BR. Aldrich
A J McAllister
Rowal Sawtelle
Judge & A. Lowell
J. V. Tallmin
Memorial for Anne Royall at Congressional Cemetery
Mark Editors Grave Washington May 12 reports a memorial and dedication at Congressional Cemetery over the grave of Anne Royall, a former famed editor and writer for the city, marking a notable historic tribute.
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Washington
Congressional Cemetery
Anne Royall
Pendleton and Washington vie for state title at muddy Oregon meet
Pendleton high school leads as Gordon Fee Devine and Jordan qualify for finals at the University of Oregon state interscholastic meet. Rain and a muddy track hindered times while Washington high of Portland also pursues the championship among 131 entrants from 26 schools statewide. Vancouver high of Washington and Portland groups are among outsiders represented.
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Washington High
Portland
Pendleton
University of Oregon
Eugene
Ore
Pendleton High School
Gordon
Fee
Devine
Jordan
Boylen
Taylor
Dickson
Art Jordan
Vancouver High School
Salem
Baker City
Portland Academy
Columbia University
Allen Preparatory School
Jefferson, Lincoln and
Washington High Schools
Chicago Packers Indicted for Conspiracy in Anti Trust Case
Chicago May 12 Judge Carpenter overruled the Packers demurrer ruling J Ogden Armour and no other Chicago packers must stand trial on a criminal conspiracy and anti trust charge in a case that marks a step toward prison for the group.
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Chicago
Ile
J. Ogden Armour
Chicago Packers
Carpenter
Umatilla County Coyotes Scalp Record Reported
The county reports bounty payments since May 1 for coyote and other predator scalps. About 267 hides and pelts have been brought to the courthouse, averaging over 21 coyotes per day. Bounties pay $1.50 per coyote scalp and $2 for other predators, with local hunters leading in payments. A fragment mentions a woman and a patient remark, but lacks clear relevance.
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Pichtita
Portland Journal
Walla Walla
Court House
Fess
Jim Billy
Woodlnessay
Cory Coyotes
Jim Garbhart
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Bathiick
Teddy
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Cape ST. Chiarlies
Joan Dietz
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Spokane
Mark Editors
Gordon, Fee
Umatilla County
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