Remnants of Federal Army Cut Off Near Guaymas
Reports from Nogales on May 13 describe over 500 Confederate and federal dead on the Guaymas battlefield after three days of fighting. General Obregon's line tallies 500 killed and 200 Huerta prisoners as the last federals, about 2500 strong, are cut off north of the gulf port. A plot to steal ammunition involving local officials and soldiers is uncovered in Nogales with arrests and bail.
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Ariz
Guaymas
Juan Cabral
Hermosillo
Alfaro Obregon
Huerta
Gulf Port
A. C. Villesnor
Sonora
Arizona
United States
Fifth Cavalry
Border Patrol
Cal Wright
John Wilson
Wright
Wilson
Delayed Attack as Blanco Fails to Rally Forces
In Matamoros tension rises as Blanco’s core of Constitutionalists fails to arrive, delaying an assault. Major Ramos warns he cannot guarantee American safety. Looting halts after complaints. American consul seeks protection. Rio Bravo depot burned. Constitutionalists seek reinforcements amid high excitement.
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Blanco
Matamoros
Ramos
Associated Press
Policarpo Sousa
Compania Agricola
Rio Bravo
Sousa
United States
Jesse H. Johnson
Washington
May recognize Huerta noted by Mexican government
Mexico City dispatch says the provisional government may win recognition from European powers before the United States. Observers believe the three South African republics now withholding recognition will await Washington's move. An autograph letter from the source closes the report.
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Weather forecast for San Antonio and vicinity
Local forecast for San Antonio and vicinity shows cloudy conditions tonight and Wednesday with expected temperatures and skies.
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Vicinity
Western and Northern Cities Weather Synopsis
A chilly morning across the Midwest and Northeast with varied skies. St Louis at 60 due clear conditions, Chicago 62 with chances of rain, Milwaukee 52 clear, St Paul 54 raining, Kansas City 66 cloudy, New York 54 cloudy, Boston 56 cloudy, Washington 64 partly cloudy with Wednesday fair.
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States to renew arbitration treaties with seven nations
The State Department will renew special arbitration treaties with Spain Great Britain Norway Sweden Japan Portugal and Switzerland if governments agree. The Franco American treaty already renewed for five years and the Mexico treaty may renew depending on diplomatic relations before June 27. A British cruiser sailed for Belize but aims for Puerto Barrios Guatemala to press a British Guatemalan claims settlement due to expire May 16.
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State Department
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Sweden
Japan
Portugal
Switzerland
Mexico
Guatemala
Kingston
Jamaica
Aeoleus
Belize
British Honduras
Puerto Barrios
Beating Husband Sentences Elderly Man to Six Months
New York reports Edward Holahan aged 82 was jailed for six months after beating his wife. The May 138 case details a domestic violence sentence from a local court.
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New York
Edward Holahan
Wilson Delays Tariff Fight Amid Stalled Senate Action
President Wilson resists firm commitments on minor tariff amendments as Senate debate on the Underwood bill continues. Secretary Redfield notes possible scope for changes but warns of a flood of requests if any are approved. Republicans and Democrats brace for public hearings, with Penrose pressing for refer to finance committee and open sessions.
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Wilson
Redfield
Senate
Penrose
Finance Committee
Simmons
Neill Quits Service From Labor Post For Private Job
Dr Charles P Neill longtime United States labor commissioner resigns today to join American Smelting and Refining Company. He helped arbitrate wage disputes under the Erdman act and said President Guggenheim offered the new post, relayed by William Loeb Jr., Guggenheim managing director.
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Charles P. Neill
United States
Department of Labor
Neill
American Smelting & Refining Company
Labor Department
Daniel Guggenheim
William Loeb Jr
Guggenheim Corporations
Limits on Arbitration Echoed in California Land Row
London papers debate the California alien land bill with the United States and Japan. The Pall Mall Gazette warns that Japan’s bid to take the dispute to The Hague tests arbitration limits and predicts white labor threats on the Pacific coast.
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Japan
California
Pall Mall Gazette
United States
Japan delays protest over California anti alien land law
The Japanese ambassador will take no further steps in the protest against California’s anti alien land law until Governor Johnson acts on the bill. If he signs, Japan will wait to see federal action and may discuss constitutional questions later. Officials expect Johnson’s response within a week.
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Johnson
Japan
State Department
Bryan
Arizona Senate moves to abrogate treaty with aliens
A memorial was introduced in the Arizona state senate urging Congress to take steps to abrogate the existing treaty with aliens. The measure reflects state support for rights to enact independent immigration policies.
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Congress
State Senate
Senate Advances Anti Alien Land Law With Limited Hearing
The senate approved an anti alien land law passed by the house and sent it to the governor. The measure bars aliens who have not declared citizenship intentions from owning real estate or leasing for more than five years. The Phoenix Japanese Association was denied a public hearing due to limited time before adjournment.
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Japan
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House
Phoenix Japanese Association
May Call Militia to Guard Erie Railroad
Paterson New Jersey May 13 Talk of calling out the militia followed a second attempt to wreck a passenger train on the Erie Railroad. The road received threatening letters accusing it of employing scabs to replace striking mill workers. Fifty detectives guard railroad property as the Quinlan case proceeds.
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N. J
Patrick Quinlan
Carlo Trisca
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn
William D. Haywood
Silk City
Erie
Pythias Grand Lodge opens in Corpus Christi with 1100 attendance
The first session of the Knights of Pythias Texas grand lodge convened in Corpus Christi for a three day meeting. About 302 lodges represented and 1100 total attendees, with 65 Pythian Sisters lodges also in session. Henry Miller reported 437 Texas lodges and 24,918 members.
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Knights of Pythias of Texas
Texas
Pythian Sisters
Grand Keeper of Records
Henry Miller
Miller
W. E. Pope
R. H. Bingham
Charles F. Weiland
H. F. Briggs
Houston
R. H. Buck
Fort Worth
Tom Connelly
Marlin
Dallas
Weatherford
British Cruiser Glocester Sails for Smyrna at Urgent Call
In Saloniki on May 138 the British cruiser Glocester departed at full speed following an urgent summons from Smyrna over threatened outbreaks.
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Smyrna
Leased Wire Day Report Description
The San Antonio Light notes it uses the Associated Press Leased Wire Day report as a major source, totaling about 20,000 words daily, supplemented by its own large special news service. The piece emphasizes AP as a primary, reliable general news service.
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Light
Fire kills three as church steeple falls in Stratford
A lightning strike set Knox Presbyterian Church in Stratford aflame early today. Fire Chief Hugh Durkin Police Chief J A McCarthy and Police Man Matthew Hamilton died beneath the burning belfry as a firefighter was knocked unconscious by a flying timber. Sidney Van Stone was injured. Water streams proved inadequate against the blaze.
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Knox Presbyterian Church
J. A. McCarthy
Hugh Durkin
Matthew Hamilton
Sidney van Stone
McCarthy
Durkin
Mamilton
Personal Note in Advertising Chatty style sells readers
The piece argues that advertising that speaks directly to readers feels earnest and intimate like a personal letter. It notes many major advertisers use this friendly, conversational approach to create a sense of familiarity and trust with the audience.
Brown leading in heavy vote as polls near close
Unofficial reports from scattered precincts show Clinton G Brown leading with large support from Citizens' League voters. Ryan backers expect late votes to narrow the gap as two hours remain before 7 pm close. Arrests and injunction action accompany a tense election day with reports of minor disturbances and police watch.
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Citizens’ League
Brown
Ryan
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Tasaacenesdis
Rownead Ass
Prospect Hill
Pete Tafolla
Joe Morales
Tafolla
Mock
Froboese
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Valdez
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