Carranza Faces U S Pressure Over Mexican Politics
Niagara Falls June 4 United States policy near pressure point as Carranza faces a possible provisional government. Mediators await his reply to the latest communication. A US embargo on arms and backing for a provisional regime could cut Carranza off in the north if the United States withdraws support.
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Fred S. Ferguson
United Press
Niagara Falls
United States
Niagara
Carranza
Mexico
Rebel Junta Storm Center in Washington June 4
Washington reports say within hours definite developments will show whether Mexican mediation will succeed or fail. The Constitutionalists’ Junta dominates the storm center as Carranza’s word is awaited for transmission to mediators at Niagara Falls. Officials caution on America’s stance amid neutralist risks.
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Washington
Carranza
Niageara Falls
Rome
Local McDowell School Year Closes With Picnic
Mrs. Bessie Fowler ends fifth year of teaching at McDowell with a picnic and a pleasant afternoon for attendees. Nilah Sage and Lulu Porter had perfect attendance. Max Radsick missed three days. Notes on Miss Lillian Lockhart and Lulu Lockhart, Miss Nettie Hamlin visits, and Mr. and Mrs. Will Trimble visiting Chicago relatives. Also updates on Warren Symonds, the Orion family, and a May 26 birth at South Haven hospital Charles Arthur Ridley. Decora tion Day exercises at McDowell cemetery drew a large crowd.
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Bessie Fowler
McDowell
Allegan County
Nilah Sage
Lulu Porter
Max Radsick
Lillian Lockhart
Los Angeles
Calif
Lulu Lockhart
Alice Earle
Ann Arbor
James Mileham
Ladies Aid Society
Nettie Hamlin
Will Trimble
Chicago
Bardens
J. C. Marshall
Warren Symonds
Orion
Andrew Johnson
Exhibition of Girls Physical Training At Gymnasium Showcased Dances and Newcomb
An audience-filled gymnasium witnessed a year’s work in girls’ physical training. Miss F Bates directed routines including exercises, folk dances in traditional costumes, and a leaf-hoop drill. Newcomb ended the program with Miss Sleeper’s team defeating Miss Eaton’s 51 to 42.
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Newcomb
Can't Agree In Hoe Suit Dispute Turns to New Trial
New York June 4 A disagreement in the $225 000 breach of promise suit of Miss Mae Sullivan against millionaire Arthur Hoe was reported by the jury today. After wrangling until 3 o'clock this morning over the betrayal story the jurymen found themselves deadlocked and a new trial will be sought.
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New York
Mae Sullivan
Arthur Hoe
Sullivan
Puts One Over Villa Puts One Over Villa
June 4 report notes General Carranza names General Natera commander in chief of the Constitutionalists central zone. Natera becomes Villa’s superior in the campaign against Zachacates San Luis Potosi and Mexico City. Villa declines to comment. An American correspondent says Villa may accept for peace.
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Juarez
Carranza
Natera
Constitutionalists
Central Military Zone
Villa
Zachacates
San Luis Potosi
Mexico City
Genera Villa
Circus Frain Is Derailed
Saginaw June eight men were injured none seriously when the rear four cars of a Ringling Brothers circus special train were derailed at Hoyt's junction near Saginaw. Two sleepers carrying eighty circus employes were wrecked. A wild panic followed the overturning as men struggled to free themselves. Flying glass cut many. the slow speed of five miles an hour is believed to have prevented a larger catastrophe.
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Saginaw
Ringling Brothers Circus
Hoyt’s Junction
Mrs Piper Leaves for Florida with Neighboring Ladies
Nineteen neighboring ladies gather at Mrs A R Bakers to bid Mrs Charles Piper and her children farewell before joining husband in Florida. They present two souvenir spoons and serve cake fruits and lemonade. Other notes include visits from Mrs Ryser of Chicago and Mrs Kert heading to Des Moines for a family reunion. Ralph Cady fills Piper’s vacancies. Dawe children suffer mumps.
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Charles Piper
A. R. Baker
Down
Roy Starks
Chicago
L. B. George Tripp
W. T. Piper
Myrtle Jackson
South Haven
Lottie Bennett
Ralph Cady
Dawe
Nylin
Decoration Day Exercises in Breedsville Highlight Community
Large crowd attends Breedsville Decoration Day events with children performances and Rev Whit tle’s address. Roy Landstrom works in Kalamazoo while many locals host visitors from Chicago and Kalamazoo. numerous neighbors share news of relatives, farm visits, and upcoming County Field Day at Bloomingdale on June 6.
Dog license justice leads to unexpected mercy
A dog without a license tag was slated for execution by Chief of Police Sweet and H A Parker in the Opes yesterday. The animal jumped at the officer, licked his hand, and Parker spared Shep after the dog’s owner paid the required license.
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Sweet
H. A. Parker
Parker
Old “Shep
Bloomingdale Field Day Preview For Local Schools
South Haven Paw Paw and Bangor named top contenders for first place in Bloomingdale Field Day. Latshaw leads Paw Paw with Davis and Bale. Bangor fields multiple strong performers. Events begin at 10 30 a m after Hartford train arrival and culminate before dinner with pole vault ball game and relay. South Haven entries include Suhr McKimmie, McKimmie Dilley and others.
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South Haven
Paw Paw
Bangor
Bloomingdale
Latshaw
Davis
Bale
Hartford
Grand Junction
H. Suhr
G. McKimmie
C. McKimmie
Westgate
Dilley
McCarty
B. Suhr
Packard
Knaak
Hoag
Michigan Templars choose Calumet for 1915 conclave
The Grand Commandery of the Michigan Templars selected Calumet for the 1915 conclave. Arrangements will be made to travel by boat. In officer elections only one contest occurred with Guy Brownson of Lansing elected Grand Warden over L. G. Younglove of Detroit. G. R. Campbell of Calumet was elected Grand Commander.
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Lansing
Michigan Khizinis Templar
Calumet
Guy Brownson
L. G. Younglove
Detroit
G. R. Campbell
W C T U Meeting Invited At Mrs Hotchkiss Home
The W C T U is invited to meet with Mrs A R Hotchkiss at her home located at the corner of Center and Chambers Streets Friday afternoon at 2 30 o clock. Every member is urged to be present.
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A.R. Hotchkiss
Coérner
Center and
Chambers Sts
Along Route Three Personal News and Local Moves
Chas Nugent spent Sunday at home and returned to Chicago Monday. D W Cooper praises his dog for catching six young weasels in about two minutes last Monday. Boss Malbone’s moved to Sau atuck where he works at his trade. Mr and Mrs G W Harris spent a few days here then returned to Chicago Wednesday. Mr Dewson and daughter Mrs P B Stewart occupy their summer home in Syndicate Park. Mrs Clyde Underwood and son of Gary Ind guests of Mr and Mrs J M Underwood Packard. T J Neale is adding a new roof to M Weniger’s house. Miss Annie Lee returned Monday from a two week visit to Chicago. E C Derhammer and family moved to town. Mr and Mrs Esta brook occupy the Derhammer home. Lake Shore south residents look forward to electric lights soon with juice from the city.
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Nugent
Chicago
D. W. Cooper
Sine
Malbone
Sau@atuck
G. W. Harris
Dewson
P. B. Stewart
Syndicate Park
Clyde Underwood
Gary
Ind
J. M. Underwood
Packard
T. J. Neale
M. Weniger
Annie Lee
E. C. Derhammer
Estabrook
Derhammer
Purity Ice Cream to be served at Woman's Exchange table
Purity Ice Cream will be served at the table in the Woman's Exchange, signaling a light social refreshment event hosted within the organization. The note emphasizes hospitality and a casual gathering setting for attendees.
Singer At Stand In Divorce Suit In Chicago
Mme. Schumann-Heink testified as the first witness in her divorce case against William Rapp Jr in Chicago. She reviewed her relations with Rapp after his attorney claimed improper ties with Mrs. Katherine E. Dean of New York and other unnamed women. Rapp’s lawyers tried to provoke a reaction, but she remained composed during cross examination.
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Chicago
Mme
Schumann- Heink
William Rapp Jr
Rapp
Mme. Schumann-Heink
Katherine E. Dean
New York
Bangor WCTU Visits County Farm In Bangor
Bangor June 4 The W C T U of Bangor made their annual visit to the county infirmary carrying flowers plants delicacies magazines papers etc to 35 inmates who appreciated the gesture A song service and short sermon followed Then four automobiles provided by L McKinney J P Ryan Martindale & Son and John Goss transported about half the ladies The society numbers 52 with 31 members added in the past year all members employed.
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Bangor
L. McKinney
J. P. Ryan
Martindale & Son
John Goss
Sheldon School Notes on Weather and Visits
Weather and farming remarks open the column with corn, strawberries, and growing season notes. Marian and Helen Foreman of Pullman visit grandmother Mary Hauke near Bangor while farmers prepare for fall harvest. The Bronson Aid Society met with Mrs Hawkins. Mrs Charley Squiers is hospitalized in South Haven for rheumatism. Gladys Southwell is surprised by a birthday visit. Lillian Welcheck returns from Chicago to near Laco ta. Harold and Mrs Steele plan travel from Tucson to Aurora Illinois to attend the Federation of Women’s Clubs biennial convention. Mrs Steele to stay in Chicago. Harold Steele expected Tuesday.
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Marian
Helen Foreman
Pullman
Mary Hauke
Bangor
Bronson Aid Society
Hawkins
Charley Squiers
South Haven
Gladys Southwell
Lillian Welcheck
Chicago
Lacota
Harold Steele
Tuscon
Arizona
Aurora
Ill
Bloomingdale Wins Finalists Bid in Northern Baseball
Bloomingdale reaches the field day final for the third straight year after a 3 to 1 victory in a tense playoff. Willis of Lawton shone earlier, while Hartford clinches a northern division playoff by beating Paw Paw and Lawrence in three five inning games at Lawrence.
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Bloomingdale
Jud H James
Lawton
Willis
Banger
Hartford
Decatur
Lawrence
Paw Paw
Judge Tuttle Considers 4 Million of Receivers Certificates
Detroit June 4 A Federal Judge could approve part of the 12 million dollars in receivers certificates sought by Pere Marquette receivers Judge Tuttle told representatives the hearing resumed and he was considering directing the issue of 4 million The hearing adjourned until July 7
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Detroit
Tuttle
Pere Marquette
Swat-the-Fly Campaign Offers Cash Prizes At Scott Club
The Scott Club launches a Swat-the-Fly contest for schoolchildren with prizes totaling twelve dollars. Top fly catchers win 3 dollars, second place 2 dollars, plus twelve smaller prizes. Prizes funded by local grocers butchers and soda fountain men and club ladies. Mrs Geo D Carnes to receive and record flies. Awards expected Labor Day. Boy Scout T E J Hill & Som promotes.
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Scott Club
Geo. D. Carnes
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Rebel Junta Storm
West Casco
South Haven Hospital
Mary Ridley
Charles Arthur
VanAuken
Charles VanAuken
Harmey
McDowell Ceme
Circus Frain
Kibbie
Breedsville
Whittle
Roy Landstrom
Kalamazoo
Sigrid Hjorth
Steinhoff
A. B. Gould
Julia
Wm. Clark
Robert Douglas
Clarence Abbott
Rena Sutton
Wm. Keene
Jay Fuller
Francis Hume
A. L. Lyster
Saddle Lake Fruit Farm
Pearl Lamphere
E. Gardner
O. Thomas
Traverse City
Flossie Lyster
Isaac Garver
Oliver Hendrickson
Grand Rapids
Will Bush
Maggie Hawey
Templars
SIOZ
Vimt County Farm
Sheldon School
E. J. Hill & Som
South Haven Ice Cream Co
Kalamazoo and
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