Cheapest Seaman Funeral Costs Are Stationed Nationally
Washington June 27 Cairo Ill offers the cheapest seaman funeral at 50 cents under a U S Public Health Service contract. Bridgeport Conn has 72 cents per day for medical care, while funerals range from 50 cents in Cairo to 3 99 in Superior Wis and 50 in Ketchikan Alaska. Officials note relief stations handle burial via transfer to the organization rather than full undertaker service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Cairo
Ill
United States Public Health Service
Bridgeport
Conn
Superior
Wis
San Francisco
Chicago
Philadelphia
Ketchikan
Alaska
Seamen’s
Cdnttracp
Relief Organization
Black defendant repudiates attorney in city court
Will Johnson denied authorizing L. W. Greenlay to defend him and demanded a jury trial. Judge Lowther fined Johnson 100 dollars but suspended the sentence on the condition he leave the city by night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Johnson
L. W. Greenlay
Representative Palmer's Wall Street gold brick saga stuns lobby
Representative A. Mitchell Palmer of Pennsylvania becomes the center of a sensational lobby investigation after his alleged attempt to gold brick Wall Street attracts widespread attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Mitchell Palmer
Pennsylvania
Wall Street
Defends His Melon at Juvenile Court
Emmet Edwards seventeen year old narrates a watermelon defense after a rock attack by white youths. He explains he threw rocks in self defense near the river and was arrested before Judge James R. Davis. The judge sends him to juvenile court, but later releases him after a scolding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet Edwards
Emmet
James R. Davis
Lowther
Judge Davis
Cupid
Three Drivers Fined in Corporation Court
Violations of the traffic ordinance brought three fines this morning. A. F. Matthews and Miguel Gutierrez were fined five and ten dollars for reckless driving, with the fines collected. Judge Lowther suspended one fine for ignorance, and Fred Giles was fined five dollars for tying a horse to a fire plug, the fine suspended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowther
A. F. Matthews
Miguel Gutierrez
Fred Giles
Huerta Day Denies Brown Resignation at National Railways
Reports circulated that K N Brown quit as president of the National Railways of Mexico, but officials and bankers deny the resignation. Speyer & Co and others say no receiver appointment and finances for July 1 are in order. Huerta confirms Brown remains president and rumors lack verification.
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New York
Speyer & Co
National Railways of
Mexico
Huerta
National Railways of Mexico
Mexico City
Federals Routed by Sonora Forces Near Guaymas
A Governor Peskuera dispatch says Mexican federals under Ojeda Barron and Garela were routed by Alvarado Hill and Ochoa near Sonora Guaymas. The pursuit continues as Obregon reports sustained combat since Wednesday with no rest or water.
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Douglas
Ariz
Ojeda
Sanata Re
Peskuera
Sonora
Barron
Garela
Alvarado
Hill
Defeat of Ojeda Forces Reported in Mexican Conflict
Governor Carranza receives word of a Federal rout by Sonora and Constitutionalist forces near Guaymas and Ortiz Maytorena actions. Obregon presses Ojeda north, while Alvarado nears Guaymas. Concurrently Paris notes France withdraws loan protection for Huerta, and diplomatic moves aid Spanish and Turkish nationals in northern Mexico.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Carranza
Pesqueira
Sonora
Ojeda
Ortiz
Maytorena
Guaymas
Obregon
Alvarado
Paris
Deputy de la Haye
Huerta
Mexico
State Department
Washington
Ellsworth
Fernando Benito
Sabinas
Coahuila
Benito
Maderos
Rosita
George Slayman
Monclova
General Scott Inspects Border at El Paso Juarez
General Hugh L. Scott inspected the border between El Paso and Juarez to assess placing troops in a potential battle for the Mexican town. He wired the War Department seeking permission to move border patrol troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tex
Hugh L. Scott
United States
Juarez
War Department
Border Patrol
El Paso Zone Fire Warning Issued
The report notes a warning to Americans to stay out of the fire zone east and west of El Paso as Villa's Constitutionalists have not yet appeared, signaling ongoing danger and unsettled security conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Villa
Arbitration Treaty With Mexico Expires
The United States and Mexico special arbitration treaty expired yesterday and no immediate renewal is planned. Secretary Bryan had aimed to postpone renewals of similar conventions, but renewal with Mexico would require recognizing the Huerta government, which the administration is not prepared to do.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
United States
Mexico
Bryan
Huerta
Villa Leaves Guzman to Move Toward Frontiers
An employee of the Mexican Northwestern Railway said General Francisco Villa, leading the main Chihuahua column of Constitutionalists, left Guzman Wednesday night heading north. Unconfirmed reports say he aims to reach the international boundary to secure water for his men and supplies and may approach Juarez through western mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tex
Mexican Northwestern Railway
Francisco Villa
Chihuahua
Guzman
Villa
Juarez
Ojeda Falls Back to Guaymas
Wireless message from the USS Pittsburg at Guaymas relayed via San Diego reports General Ojeda has fallen back to Guaymas and is ready to fight state troops there. Federal Governor Francisco Garcia of Sonora informed the Mexican consul in MACSON on June 27.
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Ojeda
Guaymas
Macson
Ariz
Pittsburg
San Diego
Francisco Garcia
Sonora
Famine Threat Looms at Guaymas Amid High Costs
News from Nogales reports famine risk unfolding as Guaymas faces soaring living costs. officials warn shortages and rising prices threaten residents and regional trade, prompting emergency discussions and relief appeals.
Granted Insurance After Lung Troubles Boosts Claims
A letter from W. E. Gee in Brooklyn credits Eckman's Alterative with curing severe lung illness and restoring weight after months of decline. The testimonial claims the remedy helped night sweats stop and cough ease, enabling insurance acceptance and full recovery. Eckman's Alterative is advertised as effective for bronchial and lung conditions without habit forming drugs.
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Eckman
Dean St
Brooklyn
N. Y
W. E. Gee
A. M. Fischer
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Famine Threat Looms in California Gulf Port Town
The port city faces famine for its 10,000 residents as campaign tensions rise. Milk costs 1.50 per gallon and firewood 0.20 per stick while other necessities are expensive. Rail and sea transport are disrupted with few ships docking.
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Nora
California Gulf Port
Bay
Francisco Escudero Named Secretary of Treasury
In Eagle Pass Texas on June 27 Francisco Escudero, long active in public affairs, was appointed chief of the department of hacienda or secretary of the treasury of the Constitutionalist government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Eagle Pass
Tex
Francisco Escudero
Department of Hacienda
Bliss Granted Full Authority on Border Troop Moves
War Department officials said Briz. Gen Tasker H. Bliss commanding in Texas has full authority to move troops on the border as necessity demands and requires no further orders from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
War Department
Tasker H. Bliss
Texas
Washington
Supreme Court Adjourns After Grants Refusals and Rulings
The Texas Supreme Court announced applications granted and refused, certified questions answered, and rehearing actions taken before adjournment for the term. It listed numerous cases from El Paso, Fort Worth, Potter, Dallas, and other counties, with next-term schedules and motions. The Grand Trunk railway offers three free McGill scholarships to eligible railway employees under 21, with work obligations during vacations.
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Austin
Tex
Supreme Court
Frank A. Spence
W. H. Fendhler
el Paso County
A. L. Sherk
First National Bank of Hereford
Deaf Smith
Pecos & N. T. Ry. Co
Laura Suitor
Potter
Kans
Thomas A. Johnson
Dallas
Thompson Tucker Lumber Company
Bottling Company
Jersey Creme Company
Tarrant
Ella Hansen
Sup
Fra
Mystic Circle
Matagorda
W. H. Staley
C. L. Witherspoon
Navarro
Charles Mendelsohn
Abe Gordon
Harris
Charles Mendelsohn Et al
Alf. Bennett Lumber Company
N. B. Fall
T. J. Hill
W. D. Hunter
Travis
Consumers Lignite Company
William Hubner
Wood
Grand Trunk Railway
McGill University
Garden party tonight at YWCA lawn
The Young Women's Christian Association hosts a garden party at 8:30 on the rear lawn of the association building. Members and friends are invited to enjoy games, music, and an outdoor piano under electric lights, part of a popular summer program.
Ex-naval men urged to join city parade on July 4
City appeal seeks 40 to 60 ex-sailors to represent the navy in the Fourth of July parade. Honorably discharged sailors and those in the U S navy who will be in town July 3 and 4 should contact local Recruiting Officer C H Miller at the recruiting station to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
United States Navy
C. H. Miller
Trustees Sue Church suit against church parties over cement floor bill
Sue Church Trustees Pascual and Vincent Falbo filed suit in the Seventy third District Court against H. Hust and Travis Park Methodist Episcopal Church trustees seeking 459.32 as balance on a 504.32 contract for laying a cement floor and polishing marble tables.
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Pascual
Vincent Falbo
Seventythird District
H. Hust
Travis Park Methodist Episcopal Church
Injunction Hearing Set If Bonds Filed in Meter Rent Suit
If either plaintiff files a $100 bond, the injunction hearing will be held tomorrow morning in the Seventy third District Court against the water company. By noon neither R P Coon nor C G Green had filed a bond yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Coon
C. 8. Green
Seventy-third District
President Wilson Nominates U S Attorney for Louisiana
President Wilson announced the nomination of Walter L. Guion for United States attorney, eastern district of Louisiana, to fill a key prosecutorial post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wilson
United States
Eastern District of Louisiana
Walter L. Guion
Telegraphy and magnetic communication teased in 17th century lore
A historic note recalls a 1633 idea by Henry Van Etten predicting long distance messaging from London to Prague using magnets. It mentions taximeters sold in Leadenhall Street and notes that both modern telegraphy and wireless concepts were foreseen in that era.
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Leadenhall Street
London
Henry van Etten
Prague
Germany
Nuisances Charged in City Court for Unclean Outhouse
W S Conness fined 10 dollars for maintaining a nuisance over an unclean outhouse at 512 East San Pedro Place after sanitary department notice. W B Oelze fined 50 dollars for similar failure at 422 Rigsby Place. fine suspended if nuisance abates in two days. Also notes Perique tobacco production in St James parish Louisiana about 200000 pounds yearly.
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W. S. Conness
Corporation Court
Sanitary Department
East San Pedro Place
F. J. Beck
W. B. Oelze
Rigsby Place
St. James’ Parish
Mississippi River
Louisiana
St. James Parish
Global Life Expectancy Trends Across Regions
The May Century notes life expectancy varies by location. In Sweden and Denmark it exceeds seventy years, Massachusetts cites forty five years, sanitary science raises averages, India remains steady, Europe has grown twofold in the last eight and a half thousand years, and New York shows doubling in the past fifty years.
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Sweden
Denmek
Massachusetts
India
Europe
New York
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San Antonio
National Railways
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Scott
Co. O. D
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Stacy~Adams
Washer Brothers Co
Nogales
Bliss
Sue Church Trustees
U. S
Board of Health
Anciro
Zavala
Barnes, T. E
Commerce
Bergmann & Hassbauer
Baltimore
Delicatessen
Ouston Ag Oe
Ernest
Santa Rosa
Uran Crockett Grocery Coo
Forestello
Guadalupe
Franger
Goldenbager
Indiana
E. Commerce
Hitchcock
Jas H
Trenton
Horn
Jonas
Sycamore
Lafitte
Kerns
L. J
Montana
Klaus
New Braunfels
Krueger
A. J
Hood
Lamm
E. J
Flores
Lawndale Grocery CO
Luckins
H. G
Lund
B. P
Live Oak
Dawson
Lutz
Christian
Meyer
L. R
Wyoming
Eden
Nayfach Grocery CO
Den
Nolan
Market and Grocery
Querton
Ben
Lamar
Rewh, A. G
Mitchell and Roosevelt
Tenth and
Avenue D
Salter
C. A
N. Flores
San Pedro
Schrerrer
Simpson and
Probandt
Sickel
Fred
N. Hackberry
Speier
Fredericksburg
Staudt
Porter
Presa
the Urban Grocery Co
Maverick
Locust
Uhr
Mason
Rae F. H
Goliad
Santa Clara
Wessely
Eee
Wosnig
A. F
Zepeda
Paso
Zizelman
MBS
the Growers of India Tea
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