Wood denies troops to Hawaii amid Japan protest
Major General Wood denied reports that two infantry regiments and coast artillery were under orders to sail to Hawaii within a week. President Wilson and Secretary Bryan weighed a immediate reply to Japan’s protest on California laws. No troop or naval movements were approved, and the government sought to prevent press leakage while cabinet debate continued.
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O W R N Survey Crew Deploys for Umatilla Extension
Portland sent 14 surveyors under Engineer H T Giberts to establish a camp five miles south of Pilot Rock. They will begin the first survey ten miles south of town, timing delayed by baggage car failure delaying the engineer and crew.
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Aviator Masson Arrives at Guaymas For Bomb Campaign
Didier Masson, the aviator who disappeared after release by U S authorities near Tucson, arrived at Guaymas Sonora and is said to organize a bombing campaign against the Mexican federal barracks at Guaymas. American officers seized cases believed to contain a dummy aeroplane near Tucson. Masson reportedly is promised 45000 for the operation.
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Ariz
Guaymas
Sonora
Didier Masson
United States
Tuccson
Tucson
Masson
Guayman
Mob Attempts to Lynch Negro Slayer Under Guard
Fort Worth Texas May 16 Two companies of militia guard the jail after a riot in front of the jail last night as six would be lynchers were arrested. Tom Lee the negro slayer of three men is held under guard with other prisoners moved elsewhere.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Tom Lee
Defends Rights of America Over Panama Canal Tolls
Mohonk Lake May 16 Congressman Knowland of California defended America's right to control the Panama canal at the peace conference. He warned against rushing to accept foreign interpretations of the treaty and urged arbitration before a chosen panel rather than the Hague.
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Panama Canal
Mohonk Lake
Congressman Knowland
California
Cattle and Horse Raisers' Association Formed at Baker
In Baker Oregon on May 16 a movement to advance the cattle and stock industry was launched with the formation of the Cattle and Horse Raisers Association of Oregon. The organization was perfected at sessions in the courthouse, with William Pullman and Fred A. Phillipe leading. Stockmen voiced strong support and pledged cooperation, and letters from prominent cattlemen were read.
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Fred A. Phillipe
Plan Ceremony Among Indians For National Memorial
Observance for the North American Indian Memorial at Fort Wadsworth will mirror the New York harbor ceremony. Indian nations from eleven tribes will participate in a rhythmical hoisting of the flag and pledge allegiance as Dr. Joseph K. Dixon and acting Commissioner Abbott Waenington oversee the reservation event.
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Timatina Reservation
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Philadelphia
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Fort Wadssworth
Winamaker
United States
Washington
Fort Wadsworth
Indiana
Wooden Leg
Dixon
New York
Efforts are made to impeach Huerta
Mexico City May 16 formal charges of conspiracy and usurpation against General Victoriano Huerta provisional president have been made by Herberto Barron former commercial agent of the Madero government in the United States Barron now in New York city charges read at an executive session of the chamber of deputies and he asks for Huerta's impeachment The charges were referred to a committee Manel Calero former Mexican ambassador at Washington met Huerta and reportedly plans to run for the presidency Four hundred factory and farm hands near the capital took up arms and joined the rebellion troops pursued them the rising follows the rurales revolt on the same property
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Victoriano Huerta
Herberto Barron
Madero
United States
Barron
New York City
Chamber of Deputies
Manel Calero
Washington
Huerta
Will Make No Warlike Move Amid California Talks
Washington May 16 President Wilson declares no warships or troops will be moved and no military demonstration conducted while diplomatic negotiations with Japan over California alien land legislation proceed. The White House announcement follows public orders for coast artillery forces to sail to Honolulu, part of a long standing Hawaii garrison plan.
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Japan
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San Francisco
Honolulu
Hawaii
Dual life of clairvoyant leader exposed before grand jury
Chicago May 16 interesting evidence on Charles De Alvandros alleged leader of the Clairvoyant ring under investigation was shown to the grand jury. He allegedly posed as a lawyer and ran three mystic parlors while guiding victims to consult the seer. He is said to have disguised himself as the seer to reveal disclosures. Minor cases were handled by assistant necromancers. He chaired weekly clairvoyant meetings funding a white envelope fund for politicians and detectives protecting the operation.
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Chicago
Charles de Alvandros
Hoyne de Alvandros
U S Should Lead in Arbitration at Mohonk Conference
At Mohonk Lake on May 16 speakers urged the United States to lead in international arbitration by submitting the Panama canal toll question to The Hague or another chosen commission. While opinions varied on toll preferences for American vessels, there was unity on arbitration as the path forward with speakers Charlemagne Tower, Joseph P. Knowland, Emory R. Johnson, and Thomas Rae Burn White.
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International Arbitration Commission
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Philadelphia
Germany
Joseph P. Knowland
California
Emory R. Johnson
Panama Canal
Thomas Raeburn White
Lorenzo Wins Manchester Cup Race in England Shine
Leopold de Rothschild’s Lorenzo captured the Manchester cup worth $16,000 with Furyama finishing second and Andmbe third in the May 16 event held in Manchester, England.
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Manchester
England
Police Brace for Possible Outbreak in Lonien
Police readiness rose as three harmless suffragette bombs were found in various parts of the city. Officials warned the public of potential militant activity and doubled guards around public buildings and official homes to prevent trouble.
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Lonien
Velous
Athena Teacher Sues for 5000 Damages in Local Suit
A defamation suit filed in the local circuit court names Hubert C. Starr a Commercial instructor as plaintiff and Howard W. Drew Athena Public Schools principal as defendant. Starr seeks 3000 in damage to his professional reputation and 2000 in private harm from alleged false reports that he "got drunk" and was intoxicated on May 5. Homer I. Watts is attorney. Both men are described as young. Starr was elected last August.
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Howard W. Drew
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Homer I. Watts
W. W. Wiley
Cement makers pledge support of highway plan
Chicago May 16 cement makers promised a gift totaling about 2 700 000 barrels of cement for the ocean to ocean highway. The Association of American Portland Cement Manufacturers said it would contribute one percent of gross output for three years toward the project.
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Chicago
Association of American Portland Cement Manufacturers
Flagler Sinks Rapidly In Florida May Day Update
West Palm Beach reports Henry Flagler, a millionaire traction magnate, is worse and all hope of his recovery has been abandoned as of May 1. The declining condition prompts rapid medical and civic attention in the Florida city.
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Henry Flagler
Mother Jones corroborates miner abuse by police and troops in West Virginia
Washington reports Mother Jones testifying to Senate about brutality toward coal miners in Paint Creek and Cabin Creek. Farley cites census data showing coal cost per ton 68 cents in West Virginia vs 79 elsewhere, blaming operator indifference and court failure to protect unionists, urging Senate investigation.
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West Virginia
Farley
Senate
Farmers Picnic for Pilot Rock
A big Farmers' picnic is set for Pilot Rock on Saturday May 31 under the Farmers' Union. The day features a 10 30 a m parade by the Pilot Rock band addresses by notable citizens a park basket luncheon a 3 30 p m Pilot Rock versus Stanfield ball game foot races and other sports and a large evening dance Excursion rates will be offered to county attendees and a large crowd is expected.
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Myers Wils Support the Protective Tariff
Washington May 16 Senator Meyers of Montana announced he would back the protective tariff on sugar and wool despite his party stance. Senator James of Kentucky resumed his speech outlining the democratic platform pledges. He then challenged Ramsdell of Louisiana about party allegiance and repudiation of pledges amid westward speakers from the democratic campaign bureau.
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Meyers
Montana
James
Kentucky
Ramsdell
Louisiana
Democratic Campaign Bureau
James Dentelid
Whites and Blacks Clash Triggers Fear of Race War
Delaware Oklahoma May 16 after a clash between whites and negroes near here two whites and one negro were wounded. Blacks protested the arrest of Albert Fields for an attack on Mrs Perry Ballentine. Fear of a serious race war spread as posses pursued Fields who escaped during the melee and is likely to be lynched if caught.
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Rev Nathan Evans to Deliver Pendleton High Baccalaureate Address
The Rev Nathan Evans pastor of First Methodist will preach the baccalaureate sermon for Pendleton High School the Sunday evening service at his church Local ministers join in and a musical program is planned The program includes hymns prayers scripture reading solos and choir numbers with Rev Charles Quinney Rev T F Weaver and Rev Fo Lo Grigsby listed among participants
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