Villa Bandits Routed by American Cavalry Near Gio Azules
A full squadron of 30 U.S. cavalry surprised and routed a larger Villista force at Gio Azules, 17 miles south of Cuauhuirachie. Forty-two Mexicans killed, no American casualties. General Pershing notes a cavalry charge with pistols as the main action. Carranza cooperation talks continue with Obregon Scott, aiming for an accord on withdrawal timing.
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Namilquipa
Columbus
N. M
Vith
Gio- Asules
Cuaihuirachit
Robert J. Howse
Cruz Tominguez
Julio Acosta
Gio Azules
Hinve
Temochic
Dodos
el Paso
Tex
Chieron
Carranza
Obregon
Scott
Rio Grande
Funston
Glregon
Moowas
Perehing
V Meniat Om Agnes
Mejor Howse
Bante Ie Azules
Ciethuiriachie
Ins
Pershing
Zeppelin L-7 Destruction Crew Rescued by British Sub
London May 1 The Zeppelin L-7 was destroyed off the German coast after damage from HMS Galatea and Phaeton. A British submarine commanded by Lieutenant Commander Fellman completed the destruction and rescued seven crew members, returning with them. The sub was attacked and slightly injured on its return voyage.
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London
H. M.S. Galatea
Phaeton
Fellman
Des Moines Cancels Negroes Protest Meeting
Des Moines Indiana May 6 The proposed class meeting of negroes on the river front to protest Birth of a Nation was called off emphatically by Superintendent Woolsar of public safety The police will disperse the negroes if they attempt to hold the session The film has been shown all week to packed houses and the city council's right to prohibit it is in court
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Des Moines
River Front
Woolsar
Department of Public Enafety
Fim
Copper Market Firm as Dates and Supplies Amid Demand
The copper market remained firm in New York on May 6 with prices steady for seman joes and strong demand. Supplies available for September delivery moved to reflect the current market, while traders watched inventories and prospects for steady flows.
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New York
Socialists plan to compose differences at Hague conference
New York May plans for the international socialist conference to be held at The Hague on June % were announced today at the headquarters of the socialist party. The gathering will include representatives of neutral countries only and aims to heal divisions among socialists and seek peace in Europe through a united socialist movement. Morris Hillquit will represent the United States with Norway Spain Denmark Sweden Holland and Switzerland also represented and Argentina and possibly Romania.
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New York
the Hague
Socialist Party
Europe
Morris Hillquit
United States
Norway
Spain
Denmark
Sweden
Holland
Switzerland
Argentina
Rumania
Germany’s reply to US noted as farce and ultimatum
British papers blast Germany’s note to the United States as insolent and mis sincere. Editorials insist the reply seeks to force American actions while evading wartime demands and prolonging the war at sea. Newspapers depict Germany as blaming Allies and US while dodging legal maritime rights.
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United States
America
Reore
Jeys
Germany
Baily News
Express
Une
United
Les
Nndiumly
Levs
J Rita
Great Britain
Morning Post
Daouan
Cermin Nue
Araerians
Caesar i Vie
Severgneni
Russia
Telegraph
Washington
Pepole
Trermmans
England
Berlin
Navy League Sues Ford for 160000 Damages
The Navy League filed a libel suit in the Supreme Court against Henry Ford alleging statements opposing military preparedness harmed the organization. The action seeks 160000 in damages.
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Washington, D. C
The
Navy League
Supreme Court
Henry Ford
Detroit
Ford
Chicago Contractor Seeks Winnipeg Flight on Graft Case
Thomas Kells a wealthy Chicago contractor appeared in federal court asking Judge Landis to send him to Winnipeg immediately. The court granted the request and he leaves for Winnipeg tonight. He had lost his appeal before the supreme court on April 7.
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Chicago
Thomas Kells
Trim
Canada
Manitoba
Federal Court
Landis
Winnipeg
Kelly
Supreme Court
Confessor of Tolstoi Dies in California
In San Francisco May 6 Father Agapius Honcharenko, confessor of Tolstoi, died alone at Hayward after 30 years under the American flag. The elderly Russian priest, exiled from Russia 40 years ago, had been failing since his wife’s death a year earlier.
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San Francisco
Cal
Hayward
Tolatoi
Agapius Honcharenko
Father Honcharenko
Russia
Prime Minister of Serbia in Exile Photographed in London
M. Nicolas Pashitet, identified as the prime minister of Serbia in exile, appears in a London photograph taken two weeks earlier. The caption notes his continued exile due to German domination and that he has since returned to Italy.
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M. Nicolas Pashitet
Serbia
Germany
London
Italy
Harding Asks Help In Composing Speech
Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio, temporary chairman at Chicago, seeks counsel from Senate colleagues to craft a keynote address that unites Republicans and former Republicans while avoiding offense. He aims for a constructive, resonant speech without aligning with Democrats or the Bull Moose.
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Washington
May
Senator Harding
Ohio
Chicago
Harding
Senate
Norway Objects to 10 Seizures of Mails
Norway formally protests to Britain and France over seizure of neutral mails at sea under the 1907 Convention. The government lodged complaints in London and Paris, arguing the actions harm central nations. Earlier Allied and US protests claimed no treaty rights were violated and deny demands for Dutch mail indemnity.
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Christiana
Londnan
May
Norway
London
Paris
Britain
France
United States
Frolland
Secon
Rolland
Great Britain
Rush for secret of avoiding maternity sparks chaos at meeting
At Carnegie Hall Mrs. Base Peaster Stokes triggered a stampede when she announced distributing typewritten slips on how to avoid maternity after a birth control speech during Emma Goldman release celebration. About 3500 attendees surged toward the platform, overturning chairs in a brief riot as slips were sought.
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New York
Base Peaster Stokes
Carnegie Hall
Queen's County
Emma Goldman
Stokes
Wen
England to Adopt New Time System
London May 6 The day light saving plan will be approved by the house of commons on Monday and will take effect the following Sunday morning.
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England
London
House of Commons
Berlin calm as German note to U S arouses little chatter
Berlin reports a calm mood after Germany’s note to the United States was published in April. Public interest remained tepid amid heat and absent crowds while newspapers debated the note’s tone and potential to influence submarine policy and peace efforts led by Wilson.
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Berlin
London
United States
Germany
Sullivan May Be Liberated Today
Dublin reports optimism that former minister to the Dominican Republic Sullivan, imprisoned in Dublin Castle on rebellion ties, may be released today aided by American consul Edward Adams who has met with officials. Meantime Sinn Fein rebel leader Meuvride is reported shot. Winter and Cossgrave had their death sentences commuted to life imprisonment. Echuinkelt was executed after praying with Miss Giffard.
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Dublin
May
London
Tiames M. SuLlivan
Dominican Republic
Dublin Castle
Trish
Edwart
Adams
Sullivan
John Melride
Sinnein Revellion
Thomas Winter
William Cossrave
Meuvride
Joseph Echuinkelt
Thomas MacPanagh
Eight Year Old Admits Killing His Mother
In Portsmouth Ohio on May 8 George Jordan eight confessed to killing his mother with a shotgun. He said he was playing with the gun and did not know it was loaded. The boy implicated his father Roy Jordan in the earlier murder claim. both were taken into custody.
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Portsmouth
Ohio
George Jordan
Verre Old
Roy Jordan
George
Fred
Dirs
Jordan
House Honors Veteran Cannon in Historic Tribute
Washington May 5 The House paid tribute to Representative Cannon of Illinois during the first hour of its session marking his approaching birthday. Representative Cooper of Wisconsin presided and Speaker Clark praised him as a top notch mind. Cannon noted the non partisan nature of the occasion and delivered an appreciative address.
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Washington
House
Representative Cannon
Ilinois
Weing
Representative Cooper
Wisconsin
Cannon
Clark
Sul
Reddy
Zeppelin Destroyed by French Warships
A Havas dispatch from Snioniki reports the Paria area town Witpessta destroyed as French warships attack. Local details are limited and confirm a complete loss of the settlement with unspecified casualties.
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Ccppelin
Paria
Havas
Snioniki
Haitien Senate Dispersed by Army in Port au Prince
In Port au Prince Haitian senators who defied warnings by Rear Admiral Caperton were dispersed by gendarme units led by an American officer. The clashes began yesterday amid attempts to overthrow General Jimines, leaving several dead or wounded, and a peaceful solution sought by diplomatic aides. The Dominican Republic remained quiet.
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Port Au Prince
Haiti
Mey
Senate
Caperton
Jimines
Republile
Sant Domingo
French Repel German Assaults on Verdun Front
Paris reports continued heavy fighting on the Verdun sector. German artillery and fresh divisions mounted assaults north of Hill 204 and near Hill 304, but French guns checked advances and inflicted heavy losses. Prisoners were taken in the woods near Ossisay and at Somme Py while bombardments along the Meuse persisted.
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Paris
Ota
Verdun
Meuse
Aar
Hil
Argonne
Ginmar- Vie
Deadmman’s Hill
Cumteresa
Vaux
Weather forecast predicts warm week for many regions
The forecast for May 7 to May 13 shows above normal temperatures for the middle Atlantic south gulf states middle plains plains and great central valleys while northern plains and western regions stay cooler. A low pressure system over the northwest and western Canada moves into the middle west midweek bringing changes and freezes in parts of the Great Lakes upper Mississippi valley and northern plains.
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Washington, D.C
Weather Bureau
Middle Atlantic
South and Gulf States
Middle Plains Slains
Great Central
Plains
Rocky Mountain
Plateau
Pacific State
Northwestern
Tucky Mountain
Northwestern States
Canadian
Middle West
Great Lakes
Miselasippi
Pentates
Wilson Sees German Peace Plea Amid Blockade Tensions
Washington May 6 Wilson weighs German peace appeal after Berlin notes. Administration jockeys to accept submarine concessions while avoiding a triable clash with Britain. Lansing reviews the text as U.S. tensions over blockade and naval policy remain unsettled.
Auto merger near completion in Michigan firms
Detroit reports plans for the consolidation of Michigan motor car manufacturers involving more than 290 million dollars. W C Durant of Chevrolet Motor Co is to head the merged group. Participants include General Motors firms, Buick, Oakland, Cadillac, Maxwell, Studebaker, and General Motors Truck. Morgan, Standard Oil and Du Pont family members are said to be active in the New York conference.
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Detroit
Michigan
New York
Detroit Free Press
W. CG. Durant
Chevrolet Motor Company
General Bmuytor Company
Oakland
Buick
Continental
Maxwell
Cad
Meats Shops Rioted By German Populace in London
A mob swept through Charlottetown in the night, looting two butcher shops and damaging many more as reports say meat deliveries were restricted. Police investigate suspected causes linked to manipulated meat sales and clerical actions amid rising tensions.
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London
Charlotieuhbourt
Former Russian War Grief Now Prisoner
London May 6 Gen WA Souk Homlinodz, former Russian minister of war, has reportedly been imprisoned in the Peter and Paul fortress after a preliminary inquiry by Senator Bogorogsky into charges of negligence and high treason tied to the Hussiya army. General Leukhomirnoff resigned as minister of war last June and was removed from the council after an inquiry into munitions insufficiency.
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London
WA. Souk- Homlinodz
Peter and Paul
Petrograd
Bogorogsky
Leukhomirnoff
Council of the Empire
Webster City Boy Run Down by Auto May Die
In Webster City an 11-year-old boy, Alay G. Paul Kraemer, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Kraemer, was struck by a car as he crossed the road. The auto driven by Fort Thodke was traveling about 20 miles an hour. The lad suffered head and abdomen injuries and may die.
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Webster City
Alay
Formal Notice Says U S Will Release Prisoners
Washington May 6 Ambas seader Page in London transmitted to the state department the air government report that the United States would release the eight prisoners taken from the steamer China by a British cruiser securing Austrians and Turks.
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Washington, D.C
London
State Department
Air Government
United States
China
Express Lines Prosper
News in brief that leading express companies in the United States report strong growth and profitability. Financial indicators point to expanding services and increased freight and parcel volumes amid steady demand. The report cites major firms and market trends shaping the sector.
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Waanington
May
United State
Psookie
Surnes
Vernon Castle Goes To Front Next Week
Lieutenant Vernon Castle of the Royal Flying Corps is assigned to active service after rapid training progress. Myra Castle will join him briefly in London before returning to the United States. the couple will stay at the Savoy until his duty begins.
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Vernon Castle
London
Vernon Cae- Ue
Reyal Flying Corps
Myra Castle
Bumndry
Boston
Lieutenant Castle
Savoy
Raid at Durazzo Reported by EMS Source
An EMS source via Parte notes a raid at Durazzo with details unclear and a vague mention of Maysalian involvement in the incident. Further concrete facts are not provided in the fragment.
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Letcher
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Tolsto
California
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Mass
M. Nicolas Pashiten
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Situa
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Strugale
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Lansing
Nofse
Tri
Comcil
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Pracwf
United Sates
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Durant
Chevrolet Company
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du Ponts
Seoukhomlinoff
Durazzo
Ems
Parte
Salian Hi
Bombhargadl
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