Prisoner Rescue by Langhorne Forces Reported Near El Pino
The rescue of Jesse Deemer and Monroe Payne by Major Langhorne’s command is reported from Colonel Sibley. The Mexicans allegedly abandoned the prisoners at El Pino, about ninety miles south of the border, after planning their execution if troops entered the town. The Mexicans were said to be friendly, with no Carranza soldiers encountered.
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Jesse Deemer
Glenn Springs
Big Bend
Major Langhorne
General Funston
Sibley
Langhorne
Deemer
Monroe Payne
el Pino
Deemer and Payne
Sibbley
Langthorne
Carranza
Payne
Border Patrol
Funston
Coast Artillery
Fort Sam Houston
del Rio
Theouthern Pacific
Orrin R. Rolfe
Texas
Arizona
Mexico
Asell
Conscientious Objectors Sentenced to Prison
A group of conscientious objectors in Rhyl Wales were court martialed for refusing to obey orders. They received varied punishments including two years of pre labor. Several refused to wear khaki or shave and to drill, following their tribunal decisions.
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London
Rhyl
Wales
Sevral
Brandeis Nomination to Advance in Senate Committee
The Senate judiciary committee will take up the Louis D. Brandeis Supreme Court nomination next Wednesday by unanimous consent. The panel decided today to vote at that time in Washington D C on May 17.
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Washington, D. C
Louis D. Branne
Supreme Court
Senate Judiciary
American Drowns on Batavier V in North Sea Disaster
The Batavier V exploded in the North Sea en route from Rotterdam to London. Luigi Mancini Mancini of Roswell New Mexico drowned. two other Americans aboard were saved. Four crew members were lost as the Dutch steamer sank near Great Yarmouth.
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Mancini
Roswell
N. M
Lloyds
Great Yarmouth
Batavier
North Sea
London
Rotterdam
Frost damages fruit crops across San Juan Basin area
Frosts of the last three nights ruined fruit crops in the San Juan Basin of southwestern Colorado. Damage also reported to early varieties from Montezuma valley areas and from Farmington and Aztec in New Mexico.
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Durango
Colo
San Juan Basin
Colorado
Montezuma Valley
Farmington
Aztec
New Mexico
Fair to Night and Thursday Weather Watch
For San Antonio and vicinity the forecast calls for fair skies tonight and Thursday with warmer temperatures expected on Thursday.
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San Antonio
Weather Gleaned From Major Cities Report
Forecasts from St Louis to Washington show varying conditions. Temperatures range from 40s to mid 60s with winds from the west and northwest. Clouds, rain in New York and cooler spells noted across the Midwest and East Coast.
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ST. W Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
Kansas City
New York
Washington
Asquith Still In Dublin Amid Irish Treason Case
Premier Asquith remains in Ireland seeking a solution as Sir Roger Casement and Daniel J. Bailey are committed for trial on high treason charges. The preliminary hearing followed the Irish rebellion which began Monday.
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London
Roger Casement
Daniel J. Bailey
Asquith
Ireland
Irish Sea
Edward Carson
John Redmond
Manchester Guardian
David Lloyd-George
Carter
Bailey
Asquith Visits Dublin for Private Conferences
Premier Asquith continued talks with leading Irish figures in Dublin May 17 while avoiding disclosed aims. A large wartime dinner was hosted at the vice regal lodge, and a coroner's inquest examined the deaths of Bealen and Healy whose bodies were recovered from debris.
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Dublin
Asquith
Vice Regal Lodge
Bealen
Healy
President Wilson Replies to Pope Benedict Message
President Wilson replied to Pope Benedict's war peace message via Monsignor Bonzano. The White House declined comment while officials noted the exchange concerns no direct peace settlement. The president aims to keep the United States out of war while protecting national honor and rights. Secretary Grew's mission from Berlin to Washington is reportedly underway.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Benedict
United States
Germany
Europe
Monsignor Bonzano
White House
Grew
Berlin
Emperor William
My Country or My Country Club Campaign
The Military Training Camps Association promotes a large summer encampment at Fort Benjamin Harrison near Indianapolis with posters bearing the slogan My country or my country club. The effort urges men to dedicate their vacations to national service and to participate in the campaign nationwide.
Naval clash off Belgian coast with British destroyers
A naval engagement occurred yesterday off the Belgian coast between British destroyers and German destroyers. There were no British casualties. The fleet reported a short engagement after which the enemy withdrew to their ports. War force sustained no casualties.
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London
Five Regiments Formed For Plattsburg Summer Camp
FORM FIVE REGIMENTS NEW YORK May 17 Recruits enough to form five regiments of infantry at war strength have enrolled for the summer military training camp at Plattsburg New York It was announced today Enlistments thus far total 8445 The first senior encampment begins June 5.
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New York
Plattsburg
N. Y
Town Forms Saloon Campaign After Municipal Bar Vote
In Bridgewater South Dakota on May 17 the town began campaigning for the office of saloonkeeper after a special election the day before approved the town to enter the saloon business by a 75 to 41 vote.
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Bridgewater
S. D
Deputies Raid Girard Ala For Liquor Seizure
Deputies arrived in Columbus Ga under Alabama attorney general orders to seize liquor in Girard Alabama just over the state line. They entered from two sides with search warrants and began work this morning amid reports of large liquor stocks prior to Alabama’s dry law.
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Columbus
Alabama
Girard
Ala
Apache scouts praise new 45 pistol in Ojo Azules fight
May 8 report from Field Headquarters details how Major Robert L. Howze’s command killed 55 Villistas at Ojo Azules with the Army’s 45 caliber pistol. The weapon’s accuracy and close range effectiveness are highlighted, with Apache scout Sergeant Chicken recalling the action and declaring it a “damn fine fight.”
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Columbus
N. M
Robert L. Howzes
Chicker
Sergeant Chicken
Biddle Named Superintendent of West Point Academy
Col. John Biddle of the engineer corps has been appointed superintendent of the West Point Military Academy. He will assume office on July 1.
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Washington, D. C
John Biddle
Engineer Corps
West Point Military Academy
Force of Yaquis May Attack Sibley
A Boquillas-bound trucker reports Major Langhorne and two cavalry troops surrounded Big Bend bandit raiders across the border, claiming six killed and seventy-five captured to stand trial. Prior rescue of J Deemer and others and recovered horses follow.
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Marathon
Tex
Boquillas
Langhorne
Big Bend
Yaquis in route to attack Sibley forces near border
Eight hundred Yaquis with six machine guns and rifles move toward the Big Bend area to wipe out Colonel Sibley south of the border. S. F. Sifer, arriving from Torreon, reports the march began three days earlier and may reach Sibley’s command soon. He says Carranzista and Villista forces near Torreon are uniting to pursue the gringoes.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Big Bend
Sibley
S. F. Sifer
Torreon
Funston Announces Border Patrol Plan Across Fourth Districts
General Funston unveiled a four district reorganization for the border patrol from Brownsville to west of Del Rio. Brownsville district to be led by Brigadier General James Parker merging several existing posts, with Hulen’s Texas infantry included. Laredo district under Brigadier General William A. Mann extends Roma to Blocker's ranch. Eagle Pass district led by Brigadier General Henry A. Greene runs from Blocker's ranch to near Del Rio. Del Rio HQ under Lieutenant Colonel A. L. Parmeter with six companies of the Nineteenth Infantry and six companies of coast arty for guarding towns along the Southern Pacific line west of Del Rio.
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Border Patrol
Funston
Brownsville
Southern Pacific
del Rio
Gulf
Roma
Tex
James Parker
Blocksom
Plummer
Bullard
Hulen
Texas Infantry
A. L. Parmerter
Nineteenth Infantry
Coast Artillery
Mexican Sit-uation Relief Cited After Carranza Pledges
Administration circles report relief over the Mexican situation after Secretary Baker received assurances from General Obregon and General Carranza that the United States will not intervene in Mexican politics. Ten thousand Mexican troops to patrol Parral and pursue Villa while American withdrawal timing remains unspecified. General Scott notes Carranza intends rapid troop movements to fulfill promises.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Baker
Carranza
United States
Scott
el Paso
Obregon
Sonora
Pulpit Pass
General Pershing
Mexicans Kill Crockett County Rancher in Quarrel
SAN ANGELO Tex May 17 A posse of citizens and officers was still pursuing today the two Mexicans who killed Jarvis D Harp a rancher in Crockett County during a quarrel between settlers and nearby workers.
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Crockett
San Angelo, Tex
Jarvis D Harp
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