Troops in Mexico Decision Backed by Scott Report
SAN ANTONIO Tex April 23 Major General Hugh L Scott neared completion of his mission for War Secretary Baker with Gen Funston, presenting a comprehensive report on the Mexican situation to determine whether American troops should stay in Mexico or withdraw. He met daily with Funston, reviewed Pershing and Columbus base records, and outlined defensive posture and cooperation gaps, signaling the administration will decide soon on future operations amid Carranza tensions.
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Chicago traction expert appointed to Navy consultative board
Washington April 23. Secretary Daniels announced Jon J. Arnold was elected to represent the American Society of Aeronautical Engineers on the navy consultative board, succeeding Henry A. Wise Wood who resigned over disagreement with the building program. Arnold, an electrical engineer and inventor, was on the aeronautics committee at the 1893 Columbian Exposition and is a member of the Aero Club of America and former president of the Aero Club of Illinois.
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Cattlemen Bill Sheep
Three hundred thoroughbred sheep are shot by a raider near the Mesa Delta count line, injuring R. E Baker amid ongoing clashes with cattlemen over use of the gond. Baker urged herders to arm to repel future raids, according to reports received.
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Ground Shifts In Verdun And North Fronts In April War
In the Verdun region heavy fighting continues with both sides exchanging ground near Dead Man Hill and Courettes Wood. The British recapture about 200 yards north of Ypres amid broader gains in East Africa as Turkish reports claim defeats for Britain and a long air raid near El Kantara.
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Fear spreads as more U S troops cross into Mexico
In El Paso on April 23 Mexican officials in Juarez expressed near dismay at additional American troops entering Mexico, fearing a withdrawal of Pershing's expedition. Juarez commander Gavira voiced anxiety, while army officers suggested withdrawal could still be unlikely. Grass shortages and a continued peso decline amid reports of food riots marked a tense outlook.
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Miners in Pittsburgh District Quit Work
Twenty four thousand miners in the Pittsburgh district walked out Saturday after United Mine Workers officials ordered a stoppage over a five percent wage increase not appearing in pay envelopes. Talks between operators and miners had aimed to adopt the New York agreement, with a settlement expected next week.
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Alliance urged for Western Hemisphere unity
Senator Lewis of Illinois urged a defense alliance of all western hemisphere nations at the Atlanta Bar Association. He argued such a pact would deter European and Asian aggression and require a new international law doctrine that punishes violations of republican rights. He predicted a new peace party would form after the Republican and Democratic conventions.
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Mohonk Lake Conference On Neutral Rights And Arbitration
At Lake Mohonk New York on May 178 and 198 a conference will discuss neutral rights duties and other issues raised by the European war. Former President Taft will preside. Prominent speakers will address the prospect of an international judicial court.
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Six Prisoners Dig Out Of Jail Kankakee Illinois
Six inmates charged with felonies escaped from the Kankakee jail by digging through three brick wall layers using a steel slat from a bunk. Five fled, Sheriff Rothfur led the hunt, and Alfred Slanter was captured about four hours later. Penman led the breakout. five others remained at large as night fell.
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General Scott Returns to Capital to Report
Washington April 23 A decision on American troop withdrawal from Mexico may be reported Monday by President Wilson and his cabinet. Gen Scott, who was sent to investigate military problems with Gen Funston, hastened back to the capital to present his findings and recommendations.
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Government plans for safety of citizens abroad in war
Washington reports tentative plans to protect Americans if diplomatic ties with Germany break. Officials say details are sensitive but expect measures for citizens in the German empire and for supervising German interests in countries at war. Dispatches have been sent to ambassadors including James W. Gerard in Berlin.
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Ford hints at drafting. prize fuel claim noted in New York
April 23 in New York Twenty Ford announced that if Louis Enright's fuel fluid meets invention claims he would buy the formula. He met Enright in Farmingdale but no test was made of the green powder water mix. Ford said he is ready to be drafted and would consider a presidential bid if the people wanted him, though he calls the idea a joke and says he will not finance a third party. He believes the office should seek the man rather than vice versa.
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D A R Congress Ends After Long Session
The 25th continental congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution closes. Officers will serve three-year terms and not be eligible for reelection. The group approves a raise in vice presidents to eleven and backs copyrighting national emblems, singing the Star Spangled Banner at gatherings, and U S acquisition of Jamestown Island.
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Cummins Leads In Montana Primaries
Helena Mont April 23 Returns from Priday s presidential preferential primary show no major shift in the race US Senator A B Cummins of Iowa leads Col Theodore Roosevelt whose name appears on ballots by a slightly smaller margin voters indicated The result reflects a tight contest with Roosevelt still garnering notable support in Montana ballots
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Berlin Officials Alarmed by U S Submarine Policy Stance
Dispatches show German officials surprised by Washington demand for modified submarine warfare. Ambassadors anticipate a formal stance soon as Vienna awaits reply on the Imperator incident. The United States insists on lawful submarine conduct and may end diplomatic ties if Germany does not comply.
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Berlin paper says the note will not electrify Germany
Berlin reports the American note to Germany on the submarine issue is with Emperor William and top generals. A Zeitung am Mittag editorial warns Germany will not abandon the submarine, cites unity to defend it as vital for state existence and family, and says the nation seeks to avoid conflict but will meet any demand within justice and humanity.
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Praise Americans At Work At Front Paris
April 25 chief officers at the fighting front issued a formal army orders citation praising the American sanitary transport section known as the Harites formation. The unit transported wounded during eleven days of fighting from March 5 to 19 in a zone under heavy artillery, showing devotion and endurance with up to 18 hours daily of service.
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Fire Claims Teens in Granite City Blaze
A four story rooming house burned late Saturday night in Granite City. Six teens remain missing and four are dead, one critically, as more than 200 people were inside when the fire started. Police and fire officials investigate the deadly blaze as residents reel from the tragedy.
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State Armory Guarded by Night and Day
In NORTH YAKIMA Washington April 3 armed guards occupy the state armory around the clock with a special post over arms and ammunition. National guard officials declined to comment. All state armories ordered guarded.
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