Conferees to Meet in New York Monday on Mexican Issue
President Wilson and the Mexican-American joint commission plan next moves toward Mexico's de facto government. Expected steps include withdrawing Pershing's expedition and sending Ambassador Whetcher to Mexico City. Carranza's refusal to ratify the Atlantic City protocol prompts the Americans to press for further conferences.
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Washington, DC
United States
Mexico
Wilson
New York
Joint Commission
Pershing
Whetcher
Mexico City
Lane
American Commission
J. R. Mott
George Gray
Carranza
Joint Committee
Atlantic City
Mexican unrest prompts U.S. planning on border expeditions
The article reports deteriorating military conditions in northern Mexico and widespread dissatisfaction in other regions. It notes Manuel Palaez expanding along the east coast, Zapata retaking Cuernavaca, and band activity between Mexico City and Vera Cruz. The United States plans to withdraw Pershing's troops to bolster the border and may dispatch new expeditions as lawless forces require.
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Cal
Mexico
State Department
Manuel Palaez
Zapata
Cuernavaca
Morelos
Federal District
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Pershing
United States
Villa forces defeated near Jiminez and Terreros loot recaptured
Refugees report complete Villa defeat at Jiminez by General Murguia's 6000 Carranza troops and 4000 Villa followers. Nine cannons and eight trainloads of foot recaptured at Terreros. heavy losses on both sides. Murguia now commands engagements. Chihuahua City garrisoned by General Gonzales with 1500 men.
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EL Paso
Tex
Villa
Jiminez
Francisco Murguia
Terreros
Chihuahua
Hernandez
Chihuahua City
Carranza
Parral
Julio Acosta
Santa Ysabel
Satevo
Murguia
San Andreu
Francisco Gonzales
Juarez
Great Cities of Antiquity Lecturer Quotes
The lecturer evokes the fate of ancient metropolises with the remark that some have perished so utterly that their existence may be in doubt. The Boston Transcript is cited as the source of the quotation.
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Boston Transcript
French Press Ridicules New Teuton Notes
Paris reports ridicule from French papers over Austria and Germany notes. The Figaro and Matin mock Berlin claims as cynical and harmful while noting neutral reactions and potential unintended effects on public opinion abroad.
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NEW Teuton
Paris
Figaro
Great Britain
Ireland
Transvaal
Botha
German West Africa
German East Africa
Stephen Picton
The
Petit Journal
Berlin
Press regards Wilson note as unifying German public
Berlin reports indicate the German press sees the reply to President Wilson as a force to weld together all classes into a determined nation. Local Anzeiger and Tageblatt stress this effect while Pan German papers push the note as a sign leaders accept the central powers view on Belgium and other issues.
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Berlin
London
Entente
Wilson
Tageblatt
Lokal Anzeiger
Belgium
German Press Opinions On Note Unite Opponents And Dismiss Demands
The Lokal Anzeiger and Tageblatt praise the Note for clarifying stakes and merging Socialists moderates and annexationists, arguing it unites diverse Germans while dismissing Allied calls for harsh terms as foolish. They contend the entente does not seek genocide despite strong rhetoric.
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Europe
Tageblatt
Germany
Wilson
Entente
Proclamation by the German Emperor to the People
Berlin publishes a proclamation denouncing enemy lust for conquest and asserting Germany's resolve. It claims Allies seek subjugation and promises continued strength, sacrifice, and victory for Germany and its allies in the war.
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Amsterdam
London
Berlin
United States
Germany
Europe
Greece
STEP TOWARD PEACE
Rome reports the allies reply to President Wilson as a noteworthy step toward peace discussions. The Corriere D Italia calls the note a map of Europe drawn with justice, contrasting it with conquest driven war plans. The Tribune says the language shows mathematical certainty of victory.
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Rome
Paris
Wilson
Corriere D'Italia
Tribune
Europe
Guardian says Wilson note anger seems foolish
The Manchester Guardian argues the belligerents two replies show Wilson's anger was foolish. It says allied advantage lies in clearly defined terms while Germany benefits from vague terms.
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London
The
Manchester Guardian
Wilson
Germany
Al lies reply blocks peace efforts in European war news
The Swedish press says the allies reply destroys hope for peace though some papers remain optimistic. Copenhagen dispatch notes that Germany may publish terms, while another paper suggests the reply implies an economic war shift and potential renewed talks. Scandinavian socialists seek a Hague peace conference for June 3. Madrid paper calls the allied reply dignified and pure, arguing war must continue for a just lasting peace.
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London
Wilson
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
Stockholm Tidningen
Germany
Tidningen
Dagens Uyheer
Scandinavian Socialists For Peace
Scandinavian Socialist Organization
Hague
Copenhagen Social Demokrain
Madrid
Paris
Local notices and small ads from San Antonio paper
A compact paste of items including dances at Dixie Dance Lat and Moose Hall, civil service exams in San Antonio and Laredo, theft reports of hens and a stolen Fore automobile, masquerade balls, arrests for window breaking and a deserter capture, plus local services and legal notices.
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Arsenal
San Antonio
Bags Pass
Laredo
Soldier Stabbed in Duval Street Incident
Soldier Harl Todd, private in Company H, Second Virginia Infantry, was stabbed in the back by a negro in the 100 block on Duval street at 9 20 Friday night. He was taken to the base hospital and expected to recover. the assailant fled. Nearby notices include a local lawyer Horace E. Wilson and a Thad Shaw talk on public health at the Y M C A vesper series.
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Robert Fyne
North Street
East Commerce
Hackberry Streets
Willie Reininger
Austin Road
Harl Todd
Company H
Second Virginia Infantry
Duval Street
Shaw
Thad Shaw
Young Woman’s Christian Association
Extension Clubs
Round bale packing favored for cotton savings and uniformity
D E Lyday reports for Northeast Texas Farmers Union that round bale packing saves at least $9 per bale over square bales and provides a uniform pack. He cites lower tare at about 1 percent, lighter tare cost, easier sampling, and lower freight and marine insurance rates, with findings presented at the St Anthony Hotel amid Southwest district discussions.
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D. E. Lyday
Ravina
Fannin County
Texas
Farmers’ Union
Market Hall
Lyday
Genoa
Italy
Convention
Episcopal Synod To Convene In Little Rock Arkansas
Western prov in Texas delegates travel to Little Rock for the Episcopal Church synod opening Tuesday. Bishop Capers delivers the opening sermon and Archdeacon Garden discusses missionary work. Delegates from at least thirty dioceses attend the annual event after San Antonio and Kansas City hosts.
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Episcopal Church
Little Rock
Ark
Texas
W. T. Capers
A. W. S. Garden
Frank James
Capers
Garden
San Antonio
Kansas City
Arredondo Plans Return to Washington as Ambassador
Elisee Arredondo indicated he would likely return to Washington soon to resume duties as ambassador. General Obregon sent congratulations to General Francisco Murguia after a report that 1500 Villistas were routed near Pilar de Conchos in Chihuahua.
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Arredondo
Washington
Mexico City
Eliseo Arredondo
Obregon
Francisco Murguia
Pilar de Conchos
Chihuahua
Foley Kidney Pills touted by an elderly reader
An eighty seven year old Springfield man describes kidney trouble and reports Foley Kidney Pills as the best treatment he tried. The ad asserts Foley pills are a quick, tonic remedy and cites A M Fischer as a reader endorsing the product.
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H. H. Adams
Springfield
A. M. Fischer
Artesian Belt Trains Inaugurate Joint Schedule With I G N
Artesian Belt Railroad to enter and leave the International depot under a new traffic agreement with International and Great Northern. A revised time card sets passenger departures at 8:00 a m and arrivals at 6 30 p m cutting running time by 90 minutes. The plan ends most two line freight rates and covers limited use of the Kirk to MacPona stretch with through service to San Antonio. A separate note mentions a trenchman patent for bleaching and drying sea weeds for packing.
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Artesian Belt Railroad
International & Great Northern
International Depot
van H. Howard
Kirk
International
MacDona
Southern Pacific
San Antonio
MacPona
Artesian Belt
Paris Burns Candles Amid Energy Restrictions
Paris imposes limits on electricity gas and oil for lighting causing a candle shortage. Candles that once sold for two cents now fetch six to seven cents as supplies run dry and stocks dwindle across the city.
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Washington, D. C
Paris
Department of Commerce
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