Armistice In Mexico Holds Five Day Truce
News from Mexico City and El Paso reports a five day armistice signed by Provisional President Madero and Diaz supporters. The ceasefire halts troop advances, respects telegraph and mail facilities, and directs military chiefs to monitor compliance in a bid to prevent broader U.S. intervention as violence lingers in the south and west.
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Mexico City
Madero
Carabajal
Diaz
Ding
Corral
Mexico
California
United States
Paso
Texas
Carbajal
Carabial
Juarex
Franciscol. Madero, Jr
Iberator
Porfirio Ding
Eacoh
Francisco I Madero, JR
Provisional Government of
Caorabajal
Juarez
Gomez
Gustave
Fears of Hundreds Dying in Hokkaido Forest Fires
Tokio reports fear that hundreds perished as three great fires raged on Hokkaido since May 9. Dozens of towns were destroyed and lumber and fire swept the island. Communications have been cut for two days as relief workers organize a rescue party.
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Tokio
Hokkaido
Japan Backward in Peace Movement
Washington reports in May that after公布 the terms of arbitration treaties with England and France Japan shows cautious interest. Baron Uehida said Japan is greatly interested but too early to decide its exact action, leaving the nation’s peace intent uncertain.
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Washington
England
France
Japan
Baron Uehida
America
Milton Strawberry Day Brings Free Attractions and Carnival
Milton hosts a three day street carnival from May 24 to 27 with many free attractions including a balloon ascension and horse show on May 27. The event coincides with Milton's strawberry day on May 21 and aviation exhibition visits at the fair grounds. In North Yakima Franklin Elving, aged 62, died at his Nob Hill home after visiting the grounds. he leaves five children, four in town and one in Buffalo.
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North Yakima
Wash
Franklin Elving
Nob Hill
Fair Grounds
Buffalo
N.Y
Convocation Annual Session Ends With Strong Addresses
The Whitman College president Penrose at Walla Walla delivered a moral and religious teaching address to the convocation. Rev. B. A. Warren and Rev. E. T. Simpson gave stirring talks, with the bishop's address full of earnestness for eastern Oregon's future religious life. The session is praised as the best yet, and attendees return home after a lengthy, well attended gathering.
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Penrose
Whitman College
Walla Walla
B. A. Warren
E. T. Simpson
Oregon
Convocation
Illinois bill limits detailing murders in newspapers
Springfield reports a new church newspaper bill advancing in the Illinois General Assembly. Opponents fear it bans publishing detailed accounts of executions and murder trials, while supporters argue the measure prevents sensational descriptions. The bill passed by a close vote.
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Springfield
Yellow Press
Clinois
Bil
Senate
Ill Nois
Milton Ready for Strawberry Day Festival
Milton prepares for its annual Strawberry Day to be held Friday May 26. The popular festival draws growing crowds each year as organizers promote the event with community activities and attractions.
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Milton
American boy slain by Mexican guerrillas near Acapulco
Mrs. M. M. Godman of Dayton Washington arrives in San Francisco detailing the murder of her son Roy, 28, who defended the Godman home near Acapulco as bands of guerrillas terrorize western Mexico. The Panama City refugee ship reports widespread threats, warning Americans to evacuate. Acapulco and San Blas ports are cut off.
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San Francisco
Mexico
Panama
Inez
M. M. Godman
Dayton
Wath
Roy
Coedman
Acapulco
Joe Americanoes
San Prancho
Acapulcoe
Phoble Mail Company
Moreno
Cty
Manzanillo
Edwards
Jennings
Fry
Sain Blas
Governor Wilson Arrives in Portland For Mass Meeting
Governor Wilson arrives from San Francisco meets Commercial Club and Senate president, praises Oregon laws and referendum. He attends a banquet tonight and a press club reception, speaks at the University club and a public mask meeting in the auditorium tomorrow, then departs for Seattle. He endorses appointments for judges and criticizes recall.
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Commercial Club
Seattle
Portland
Wilson
San Francisco
Harry Beckwith
Ben Selling
State Senate
Oregon
Press Club
University Club
New Jersey
Riet
Four Killed in Railway Landslide Near Portland
Portland May 14 5 With two bodies recovered workers begin digging for two more after a landslide on the Mount Hood railway two miles east of Portland. Four men later died at Good Samaritan hospital while several others were badly injured. The dead are W Parrish D Hunt E Tonganson and William Stransley.
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Portland
Mount Hood
Good Samaritan Hospital
W. Parrish
D. Hunt
E. Tonganson
William Stransley
Oregon Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows to Meet in Pendleton
Pendleton to host the 1912 Oregon Grand Lodge convention after a campaign by local lodges. Henry Taylor of Pendleton chosen grand warden as a step toward grand master. News via long distance from RK Alexander, a key organizer, confirms Pendleton’s selection.
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Oregon
Grand Lodge OF Odd Fellows
Pendleton
Porthind
Henry Taylor
Alexander
Germany Would Form Alliance With Japan
Berlin May 18 Count Von Reventlow, the famous military critic, predicts an alliance between Germany and Japan if America adopts an unfriendly attitude. He notes rising anti German sentiments in American publications and says Germany will not ignore such antipathy.
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Berlin
Germany
Japan
Count von Reventlow
Eric
America
Cold Storage Probe Marks Senate Commerce Study
The Senate committee on commerce began an investigation into cold storage methods today, focusing on the impounding of butter eggs and fish as part of the inquiry.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Commerce
Man Killed In Railroad Yards Near North Yakima
The body of a man believed to be H. H. Dennis was found in the railroad yards after a train strike. A cord in his coat pocket helped identify him. He had been wandering the yards, suspected to have been working on a local ranch prior to the accident.
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Yakima
Wash
H. H. Dennis
Roosevelt Opposes Arbitration Plan
New York May 18 Roosevelt denounces any treaty forcing arbitration on questions touching national honor and independence. He argues a self respecting nation would not surrender rights and warns the proposed U S Great Britain treaty would brand us as cowardly if ratified or hypocritical if not.
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New York
Roosevelt
United States
Great Britain
Senate urged to reopen Lorimer case in state resolution
Springfield May 18 The state senate republican steering committee reported a resolution asking the United States senate to reopen the Lorimer case. Chairman Helm said the measure followed Judge Pettis ruling that blocked the state probe and allowed Tilden to refuse disclosure of books concerning the slush fund collection.
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Springfield
State Senate
Republican
United States Senate
Lorimer
Helm
Senate
Pettis
Tilden
Japanese Spy Ring Suspected Near Australian Fortifications
Sydnewy May 15 report says a Japanese polar party led by Lieut Shirai and a colleague are suspected of spying on Australian fortifications. The duo, after returning from the Antarctic, camp near the fort’s south head and are under scrutiny for seeking fortification plans.
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Sydnewy
Australia
Shirai
Grand Army Encampment Opens in Richmond Indiana
Grand Army veterans of Homosterdam hold their state encampment in Richmond with parade to feature thousands in line. Sessions by Sons of Veterans and Woman's Relief Corps covered today, camp fire planned for tonight, concluding sessions scheduled tomorrow.
Property Owners Push West Court Street Paving Plan
City council hears petition from G I LaDow and area property owners to pave West Court Street from Main to Pine, with possible extension. vote referred to street committee. Ordinance bans polluting Uma tila river within city limits with fines up to 100 dollars and up to 50 days in jail.
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West Court Street
G. I. LaDow
Main Street
Pine Street
Court
Hang
Chithinau
Imatitla
Wee
Union pushes Carnegie library plan renewal in town
Union and town officials renew efforts to secure a Carnegie library after the city council approved a $500 annual levy to support library construction and operation, aiming to guarantee funding for the building.
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Union
Library
Carnegie
Milton Plans Big Sports and Carnival Attracting Crowds
Milton will host ball games balloon ascensions strawberry displays fine horses and a street carnival for three age groups on May 25 26 27. People from surrounding towns are expected to attend in large numbers.
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Milton
Coster to Fight Kline in Brooklyn Rematch Tonight
New York May 18 Joe Coster the Brooklyn featherweight and Patsey Kline of Newark have a ten round rematch before the Whirlwing Athletic club of Brooklyn tonight. In their prior bout Kline was disqualified for a foul blow during a heated exchange.
Pendleton Wins Debating Final Berth Over Hood River
Pendleton high school defeated Hood River high school at the Methodist church to earn the right to compete in the Oregon Interscholastic League finals. The debate centered on national versus state conservation, with Pendleton upholding state conservation and Hood River advocating national policy, and judges awarded Pendleton a narrow two to one decision.
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Pendleton
Oregon
Hood River
Pendleton Boys
Lester Murphy
Iowa
Congress
Forrest Moe
Carl Spaulding
James Hartwell
Claude Hampton
Chester Fee
T. C. Elliot
Walla Walla
Edgar W. Smith
Helix
Prof. Dunsmore
Whitman College
J. H. Gwinn
Young Ladies’ Glee Club
Taft’s wife leaves for Washington in private car
New York May 18 Mrs Taft, who was stricken with nervous trouble here last week, started for Washington in a private car this morning, accompanied by her daughter Helen.
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New York
Mra Taft
Washington Inn
Helen
King and Kaiser at Ball in Lomion Tonight
A grand ball in Lomion on May 18 will be attended by King George and Queen Mary, the German emperor and empress, and other world notables. The event supports the Prince Fraters of Teck Memorial Fund for Middlesex Hospital.
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King and Kaiser
Lomion
King George Ant
Mary
Germany
Prince Fraters of Teck
Middlesex Hospital
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