Fletcher 10-Head Atlantic Fleet Masterful Mexican Service
Rear Admiral Frank F. Fletcher earns promotion consideration to commander in chief of the Atlantic fleet for his conduct in Mexican waters. Secretary Daniels and President Wilson praise his Vera Cruz leadership and diplomacy as the Badger tenure nears end.
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Admiral Badger
Washington
Frank F. Fletcher
Mexican
Daniels
Admiral Fletcher
Badger
Vera Cruz
Navy
Fletcher
Congress
Navy Department
Atlantic
Mexico
Funston
Wilson
Annapolis
Mexican Naval Heroes Rewarded for Vera Cruz Bravery
The navy department formally commends 107 American bluejackets and marinos for conspicuous bravery at Vera Cruz. Secretary Daniels sent letters noting medals gratuities and promotions in most cases.
United States Backs Constitutionalist in Mexican Crisis
Niagara Falls Ont June 16 The United States signals support for a Constitutionalist provisional president to resolve the Mexican civil conflict. Mediators and Mexican delegates anticipate a weeks long discussion as names are weighed to avoid military conquest of Mexico City and international complications. The plan reflects Washington guidance given to mediators.
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Niagara Falls
Ont
United States
Huerta
Mexico City
U. S
Washington
Panama Pacific Air Race Rules Outline Big Prizes
The Panama Pacific International Exposition Round the World Aerial Race rules set prize funds at 150000 from the exposition and up to 150000 from cities and individuals. A first entrant finishing within 121 days earns 100000, with daily reductions after day 121 if not finished by December 4 1915. The race starts May 15 1915 from San Francisco and goes east around the world.
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New York
Guy T. Slaughter
Pacific Aero Club
Panama-Pacific Exposition Grounds
San Francisco
Mexican Naval Heroes Rewarded
Washington June 15 Officers and men among the American bluejackets and marines who distinguished themselves at Vera Cruz were formally named in official commendations. One hundred seven individuals were singled out for mention in gratuities or promotions.
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Washington
Vera Cruz
Navy Department
Fletcher
Daniels
Zeppelin Wrecked Near Diedenhoffen Injures Lieutenant
AZeppelin airship of the German army named Z 1 was badly wrecked near Diedenhoffen during a landing in a rain storm. The cruiser broke at right angles behind the rear gondola. A lieutenant was injured on a flight from Cologne to Metz.
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Diedenhoffen
Germany
Here
Cologne
Metz
Sun Turns "Fire-Bug" In Sparking Blaze
Sunlight through a window focused on matches ignited a blaze at the Felton home stead in Tripp county. The fire, discovered late by a child, consumed the house and its contents, resulting in a total loss for Mr and Mrs T G Felton in Sioux Falls South Dakota.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
T. G.felton
Tripp County
Women Endorse Right For Ballot At Federation Meeting
The General Federation of Women's Clubs in Chicago approves the principle of political equality for women, endorsing suffrage after a twenty year battle to remove the federation's constitutional bar on political and religious topics. Emotion runs high as Mrs E G Denniston leads, with Carrie Chapman Catt cited.
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Chicago
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
E. G. Denniston
San Francisco
Resolutions Committee
James Lee
Kentucky
Lutie BE. Stearns
Milwaukee
Carrie Chapman Catt
Percy W. Pennybacker
Illinois
Wanted Men to Fill Jobs in United States
Washington reports Secretary of Labor Wilson predicts a bumper wheat crop and revival of iron, mining, and textile industries will create more jobs than men within a month. He has received requests for over 80,000 laborers in the wheat belt and plans to coordinate with railroads for special excursions.
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Washington
United States
Wilson
Jones Likely Named Governor of Federal Reserve Board
Washington June 13 Thomas B Jones a Chicago lawyer and Princeton trustee friend of President Wilson appears practically chosen for governor of the federal reserve board. Nomination expected to go to the senate Monday with other likely members including Paul M Warburg W P G Harding A G Miller and B H Simmons.
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May
Reserve ‘Board
Washington
Thomas ‘B. Jones
Chicago
Princeton University
Wilson
Federal Reserve Board
Senate
Lkely
Paul M. Warburg
New York
W. P. G. Harding
Birmingham
Ala
A. GO. Miller
San Francisco
Bh, GC. Simmons
St. Louis
Militants Strike Westminster Abbey Bomb Near Coronation Chair
A bomb exploded beside the coronation chair in Westminster Abbey during a Home Affairs speech by Reginald McKenna. The blast caused minor damage to the chair and altar screen, injured few, and prompted a quick police inquiry. visitors fled in panic as vergers led groups from the abbey doors.
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London
Westminster Abbey
Reginald McKenna
Home Affairs
House of Commons
Edward the Confessor
McKenna
Scotland Yard
His Majesty’s
Steamer Montmagny Reported Missing with 24 Aboard
Halifax June 13 report says government steamer Montmagny is missing and feared lost with 24 crew aboard. Ottawa orders sent to marine stations along the lower St Lawrence to seek tidings after she last coalled at Caps Race several days ago.
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Halifax
N/8
Montmagny
Marine Department
Ottawa
Lower St. Lawrence
Caps
1,400 More Men Walk Out in Allegheny Strike Spread
Pittsburg June 16 The Allegheny Congenial Industrial union strike spreads from Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing and related firms to the Union Switch and Signal plant at Swissvale. Between 1100 and 1400 employees walked out, expanding the walkout to another Westinghouse associated industry.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny Congenial Industrial Union
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Westinghouse Meeting Company
Pittsburg Meter Company
Union Switch and Signal Company
Swissvale
Switch and Signal Company
Westinghouse Industries
House Ends Tolls Fight on Panama Canal Exemption
The U S House of Representatives voted 216 to 71 to concur with the Senate amendment repealing the toll exemption for American coastwise shipping under the Panama Canal Act. President Wilson is expected to sign. The debate featured sharp exchanges and opposition from Representative Moss and others.
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Washington
Wilson
House
Congress
Senate
United States
Clark
Marshall
White House
Moss
West Virginia
Canal
Underwood
Mann
Representative Glass
Virginia
Death by Own Action Theory Emerges in Winter Death
Baltimore report states Ella G. Winter's body was found in Curtis Creek. D Meredith Reese Jr the last to see her alive now believes she killed herself after previously denying such a cause. Two women friends corroborate the suicide theory, while Reese cites prior threats by Winter.
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Baltimore
Ella G. Winter
Curtis Creek
Meredith Reese, Jr
Miss Winter
Reese
Car Overturns Killing Lola Miller in Paris
An auto driven by Miss Lola Miller crashed over a 20 foot embankment in Paris injuring Hazel Lowther and three other women, with Miss Miller likely fatally hurt. Miss Green escaped the wreck walked for help until neighbors freed the victims.
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Paris
Ill
Lola Miller
Miss Miller
Hazel Lowther
Miss Green
Heat Toll Rises With Sixteen Prostrations In Pittsburgh
In western Pennsylvania the heat wave has claimed twenty lives in Pittsburgh and nearby areas. Sixteen deaths resulted directly from heat prostration while four were attributed to drowning.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt Leaves Spain After Madrid Visit and Wedding
Colonel Roosevelt departs Madrid for Paris after a day visiting the Prado Museum and attending his son's wedding events. Detectors and embassy guards remain at the station due to hostile Spanish press coverage surrounding the trip.
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Madrid
Museo del Prado
Roosevelt
Paris
Virginia Ree
Senora Dato
Cabinet Members Jubilant Over Mediation Prospects
Washington officials voiced optimism after a White House briefing on mediation in Mexico. President Wilson and Secretary Bryan said the outlook was very encouraging as Huerta and United States representatives discussed provisional governance methods and Carranza indicated willingness to attend.
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Washington
White House
Wilson
Bryan
Daniels
United States
Niagara Falls
Huerta
Mexico
Carranza
Huerte
Thade
General Huerta
Balloon Race Disaster Near Portland Hits Three Balloons
A thunderstorm struck during an Aero Club of America race leaving the Million Population Club balloon with a brief message that Berry was hurt and help is needed. Kan sas City III and Springfield vanished after the storm while Uncle Sam was wrecked. Captain John Berry of St Louis piloted the Million Population Club, George Y. Morrison sent the message from an unknown location. Efforts to locate all balloons continue.
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Portland
Ore
Million Population Club
Aero Club of America
Kansas City
Springfield
Uncle Sam
Berry Hurt
Morrison
George Y. Morrison
John Berry
St. Louis
First Wheat Shipments From Oklahoma Reach Chicago
The first car of the new crop wheat from Oklahoma left Dodock station south of Ponca City consigned to a Chicago firm. The shipment signals early movement of the harvest from the big wheat country in the state.
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Ponca City
Okla
Oklahoma
Dodock
Here
Chicago
Eruption at Mount Lassen Peaks in Shasta Range
A fourth and largest eruption near Mount Lassen foot of the Shasta range sends a smoke column about 2600 feet high. The first outbreak occurred May 36, a second June 1 and a third June 8, with this latest event surpassing prior explosions.
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Bedding
Cal
Mount Lassen
Shasta Range
Lassen
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