Cavalrymen Close to Villa Ahead in Sierra Madre
U P correspondent reports American cavalrymen trail Francisco Villa by about a day through the desolate Sierra Madre toward Parral. Villa with 200 followers reportedly camped near Magistral, 75 miles south, as U S officers map routes and await updates on the bandit chief.
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U. P
EL Paso
Francisco Villa
Sierra Madres
Parral
Ral
Anyo State
Arrata Brothers
Durango City
Ing
Ameri
Villa
Parra
Magistral
Sierra de la Candela
Salazar
Waite Pleads Not Guilty in Court
Dr Warren Waite pleaded guilty today to murdering John E Peck a Grant Rapids millionaire and father in law. The plea was entered in the Court of General Sessions and Waite asked to withdraw within 10 days. He was returned to the Tombs after the hearing.
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New York
Ur Warren Waite
John E. Peck
Grant Rapids
Court of General Sessions
Waite
MacGowan Son Charged With Rested Money
Cha MacGowan son of the deputy speaker of the house was in Vancouver last night on a charge of rested money under false pretenses. The report notes the investigation and potential legal action surrounding the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B. C
MacGowan
Ashere
Germans Press French Line With Nut Cracker Tactics
German forces drive northwest of Verdun after breaching Bethincourt as French wings five miles apart resist. Both sides suffer heavy losses as Berlin uses nut cracker assault to force outposts and outer forts while French counterattacks regain positions between Avecourt Deadman Hill and Cumieres.
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London
Verdun
Bethincourt
Teutons
Avecourt
Deadman's Hill
Cumieres
Arthur Maag Arrested in Los Angeles Crackdown
Arthur Maag known as a case cracker admitted to officers that he helped plot one of New York's famed thefts, a February 26 crime stealing seven registered mail sacks from a mail wagon.
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Los Angeles
Arthur Maag
New York
Armed posse hunts Cox brothers after constable shot
More than 100 heavily armed horsemen moved across the hills between Auburn and Newcastle to pursue Jim and Dave Cox, who felled Constable FL H on courthouse steps last night after he refused to free a third brother Bert, arrested for disturbing the peace. The deputy is seriously wounded.
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Auburn
Cal
Here
Newcastle
Cox Brothers
Jim
Dave
FL H
Bert
Dependener
Northland Refrigerator on display with ice capacity 50 pounds
An illustrated Northland refrigerator features white enamel lining, lino felt insulation, an ice compartment, adjustable shelves, and a drip pipe. It includes a new patented lock for a tight door seal and is advertised as efficient and economical. Third Floor display.
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Northland
Cost of Living Breaks Record in U S Foods Prices Rise
Frederick M. Kerby reports the United States faces higher retail prices for 26 staple foods in January 1916, a peak since 1912, driven by foreign demand and rising costs. The index climbs from 97 in 1912 to 106 in 1916, with bread, butter, and other essentials affected as war boosts prosperity and export prices.
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Frederick M. Kerby
Washington, D. C
United States
Europe
America
United States Bureau of Labor Statistics
Food prices rise from last year with widespread increases
The text notes lard moving from 12 to 15 cents, cream cheese from 20 to 22 26 cents, sugar at 7 cents up from 5, and general wholesale and retail meat prices rising since the prior year. It reflects broad inflation in essential foods.
Rockefeller Weekends in Augusta Attend Gospel Sermons
Augusta reports John D. Rockefeller visits for golf but now also attends Charles Walker sermons. Walker, an ex slave preacher, delivers stern calls on sin and mercy without tailoring his message for the wealthy patron who, despite weekly attendance, hears the same gospel each Sunday.
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Rockefeller
Augusta
Charles Walker
Georgia
Walker
New York
Plan Opening of Courthouse in King County
Gov Lister and Mayor Gill lead plans for the opening day of King county's new 1 300 000 courthouse on May 4. A civil war veteran National Guardsman and a boy scout will raise the flag as 2 p m program but doors open at 10 a m. Speakers include County Commissioner Hamilton Rev M A Matthews Bishop O'Dea and architect A Warren Gould. Police and fire bands provide music and a singing quartet performs.
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Lister
Gill
King County
Hamilton
M. A. Matthews
Bishop O'Dea
A. Warren Gould
Joseph R. Manning
Mabel Erstparmer
Cave-in kills boy and injures sister in Venice yard
Philip Gilbert, 13, was killed and his sister Helen was seriously injured when a cave-in sent them into a sand hole in their Venice California back yard.
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Los Angeles
Philip Gilbert
Helen
Venice
Cal
Gorky Reported Severe Pneumonia in Moscow
REPORT GORKY IN LONDON April 10 reports state the Russian novelist Max im Gorky is seriously ill with pneumonia in Moscow.
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London
Maxim Gorky
Moscow
Suffragist Meeting in London Dispersed by Crowd
An attempt at a peace meeting of women in London led by Sylvia Pankhurst was dispersed when the crowd charged the gathering. The incident occurred April 10, highlighting ongoing tensions in the suffrage movement.
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London
Sylvia Pankhurst
Accused of Fraud by 8-Year Fiancée in Portland Case
Charles Gannon, 43, jailed on charges from his engagement with 18-year old fiancée Mrs. Clara Ingalls. He allegedly stole diamonds valued at 500 dollars and showed jewels later judged as imitations. Police suspect he substituted paste diamonds for the originals in Oregon City.
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Portland
Charles Gannon
Gannon
Clara Ingalls
Oregon City
Wilson Cancels Engagements Amid Cold In White House
President Wilson, troubled by a cold, canceled today’s duties and stayed secluded in the White House. Bad weather forced him to end a Potomac cruise aboard the Mayflower, the trip meant to ease his symptoms.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Potomac
Open Shop Wins Out In Toledo Wage Rise
Toledo April 10 street car employees returned to work with a percent wage increase. The open shop will prevail and workers will not be allowed to wear union buttons.
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Toledo
Soldier Injured in Fall From Sherman Hotel Window
Steve Moran of Company F 14th Infantry at Fort Lawton lies at the point of death in the city hospital with a fractured skull after a fall from the third story window of the Sherman hotel Saturday night.
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Steve Moran
14Th Infantry
Fort Lawton
City
Sherman Hotel
Corset Instruction Week With New Hygienic Institute
Mrs. O G Richardson of the New Hygienic Fashion Institute of New York offers Corset instruction this week in the Nemo Corsets section. She will show models suited to every figure and explain wear for best service and healthy silhouette. Prices range from two to five dollars. Second Floor.
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O. G. Richardson
New Hygienic Fashion Institute of New York
Basement Salesroom HeSe Coats and Wash Skirts Featured
Basemen t Salesroom offers HeSe Coats in corduroy velour and plaids with full belted mail rose Copenhagen white navy red tan and green plus two tone black white and green combinations. Prices 5 75 8 50 and 12 50. Wash Skirts in heavy Indian Head material flare style with two pockets priced 1 50. Galatea Wash Skirts striped black or blue white 1 95. Crepe de Chine and Tub Silk Waists plain blouse embroidered long sleeve low collar sizes 36 to 44 priced 1 99. Weves at Basement Salesroom.
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Rose
Copenhagen
New Serving Trays Attractively Priced In New Shipment
Attractive mahogany and walnut serving trays in oval and oblong shapes with glass inset. Each measures 17 inches long and is priced at $1.50.
Double-Service Apron In Reversible Front Style
Practical, well-made apron in reversible front style covers the dress completely. Gingham blue or pink checks or lavender blue gray striped fabrics with piping offer a good quality material and attractive value at 75 cents.
American Lady Corsets at Basement Salesroom
Good serviceable corset style 56E made for average figure with elastic in back and hose supporters. Bust medium, skirt moderately long, quality batiste fabric, price one dollar. Basement Salesroom.
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Batiste
New Shipment of Mercerized Cotton Pongee
A fresh supply of highly mercerized cotton pongee arrives, popular for children's wear and women's dresses. The 32 inch wide fabric features a natural pongee color with rosebud patterns in pleasing shades, priced at 25 cents per yard.
Stamped Centerpieces Sale at Basement Salesroom
Centerpieces stamped with a bluebird design on galatea in 27 inch size offered for 3B5 each. Basement Salesroom features these decorative pieces at attractively low price.
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E. T. Conkle
Northland Refrigerator
U. S
Wrigley’s
Wrigley Spearmen
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co
1604
Kesner Bidg
Chicago
United TT Sun
Bach
Ciccone
Hutter
John D. Rockefeller
Charlies Walker
Gorky
Open Shop
Frederick&nelson
Nemo
Milan
White Sea Island
Hkiasement Falesran
Bia
IRLS
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