Huerta Drops Blocking Plan While Carranza Talks Peace
Western and Washington dispatches report Huerta suspended the Tampico blockade on the Antilla cargo of arms to the constitutionalists. Carranza signals willingness to join mediation but demands no armistice and limited scope to Vera Cruz fallout, as Niagara Falls talks inch toward a path for constitutional delegates to engage in peace negotiations.
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Waster Newspaper
Voive News
Sergina
Washington
Huerta
Tampico
Antilla
United States
Niagara Falls
Ward Line
Tionary
Mexico
Vera Crus
Carranza
Saltillo
Vefe
Ont
Constitutionaliats
State Treasurer Report Shows Month End Balance Rise
The monthly report by State Treasurer George shows the balance growing from 677 084 18 to 768 626 59 with deposits in state depository banks. During the month receipts totaled 590 032 06 and outlays 509 089 65. Trust funds invested total 9 506 083 58 with 9 208 588 22 in investments.
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Union News Service
George
Opposing Women’s Pockets and Social Pipes
A collection of clipped opinions arguing against women’s pockets with reasons from gender norms to marital harmony. Included are quotes from the New York Tribune about pockets and a German economist’s birth-rate projection for 1920, plus a quip about husbands and carving without spilling.
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New York Tribune
Huerta stance at pacification pledge debated
The Mexican delegation at the media tion conference says General Huerta will not exploit legal loopholes in retirement. Canadian accounts note earlier misinterpretation of Huerta’s pledge to retire once the country is politically pacified, with claims he might delay until guerrilla bands are dispersed.
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Niagara Falls
Ont
Huerta
Mediation Talks Continue Amid BC Delegates in Niagara Falls
In Niagara Falls Ontario a conference between the American delegates and A B C mediators is hoped to bring light to stalled mediation. Justice Lamar and Frederick W Lehmann have not met with mediators for nearly a week. Mexican delegates express concern over Secretary Bryan possible action on the munitions aboard the Antilla.
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Niagara Falls
Ont
A. B.C
Justice Lamar
Frederick W. Lehmann
Bryan
Antilla
Japanese steamer Zelyo Maru lands arms snub in Peru
A report from the Albany says the Japanese steamer Zelyo Maru arrived at Salina Cruz Mexico and departed for Peru without landing arms or ammunition. Admiral Howard notes the liner declined to carry them, while tensions rise over Tampico and mediation efforts in the Mexican crisis.
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Washington
Albany
Salina Crus
Mexico
Peru
Howard
Mrs Draper Smith Leads Nebraska Woman Suffrage Cause
Nebraskans see Mrs. Draper Smith of Omaha as a public eye and president of the Nebraska Woman Suffrage Association and former leader of the Nebraska Federation of Women's Clubs. The report details state warrants by funds, including university, normal school, and general fund, with notes on funding gaps and fund transfers. It also notes the temporary school fund of 264,384 dollars awaiting apportionment to counties for public school support.
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Draper Smith
Omaha
Nebraska Woman Suffrage Association
Nebraska Federation of Women's Clubs
Omaha Women's Club
Bonda
Surrender of Union Pacific control endangers Grand Island line
State officials fear loss of $1,200 to $1,800 daily freight to Union Pacific diverted south via alternate routes would push the Grand Island railroad back into loss, halting eight months of recent gains for Nebraska activity. Also note: Silo Days promotes county silos tours with farmer explanations of construction and experiences.
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Union Pacific
St. Joseph & Grand Island Road
Grand Island
Ting
Ines
Nebraska
Nebraska State Horticultural Society Officers Named
The board of directors elected at the January annual meeting has assumed office. Officers include President J. A. Yager Fremont vice president M Pollard Netawka second vice president Jacob Hess Omaha treasurer Peter Youngers Jr Geneva and directors W A Harrison York G A Marshall Arlington Val Keyser Nebraska City.
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Horticultural Society
The
Nebraska State Horticultural Society
J. A. Yager
Fremont
M--Pollard
Netawka
Jacob Hess
Omaha
Peter Youngers, Jr
Geneva
W. A. Harison
York
G. A. Marshall
Arlington
Val Keyser
Nebraska City
Fight the Weeds in Nebraska Alfalfa Fields
Alfalfa growers in Nebraska are warned that weeds are their deadliest enemy. Before harvesting clean land of weeds and avoid habitual weed-planting tricks. Many farmers mistake clover with a nurse crop for alfalfa. Decide to abandon risky practice or face losses.
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Nebraska
Submarine Mingoa Rescued After Nine Hours Beneath Sea
Emergency buoys signaled the Mingoa sinking. Salvage vessels reached at night and raised the submarine after hours of effort. Fifteen crew members and the captain were unconscious. the coxswain emerged in the conning tower in better condition.
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Libau
Memory Clock Promises Timely Alerts For Busy Men
A novelty memory clock features holes around the dial with quarter hour marks and a star opposite, plus brass plugs. When a plug sits in a hole at a quarter after the hour, the clock emits a loud buzz exactly then, helping a man track appointments without constant checking. The device aims to streamline work by signaling each scheduled task while he continues other duties.
Illiterate Postscript Surprises Indiana Politician
A famous Indiana political figure once wrote a campaign letter himself due to a missing secretary. A week later a political worker visited and asked if the letter was readable. The postscript claimed Dont let anyone see this letter causing astonishment.
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Indiana
Horace Greeley
Indianapolis
Lent Sermon Sparks Yawn and Witty Exchange
In a village church during Lent the vicar urged self-examination and abstinence while the beadle famed for a wide mouth dozed. The preacher quipped pause before it is too late or you may be dragged into the abyss of my yawning before you. A hush and a ripple of laughter followed as the moment passed.
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Beadle
Psoriasis Cure Advertisement from Camp McCoy Soldier
Soldier Walter Mahony of Troop H 6th A S Cavalry at Camp McCoy Wisconsin shares his wartime psoriasis trial. He states the rash covered limbs resembled match heads and caused itching before Cuticura Soap and Ointment treatment led to a complete cure after three months. Ad includes sample offers and Boston address.
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A. S. Cavalry
Camp McCoy
Sparta
Wis
Unpromising The Frosts Boy Priest Or Bishop
Quotations and snippets from Life magazine and other sources touch on faith futures and vanity. A witty line suggests a boy will not commit but frighten neighbors. A bird’s egg hatch saga prompts railway officials to withdraw a carriage for egg hatching. Various witticisms and adages are interleaved.
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Londonderry
Tress
Limavady
Sth Texas Captures Two Regiments at Gaines Mill Tale
A Civil War anecdote recalls the 1862 Gaines Mill capture of two Union regiments by Texas troops. Union officers surrender swords to Col Upton who, with a frying pan, holds weapons as prisoners rush a line. Big John Ferris blocks escape, and Upton orders him to let them go, vowing to fight rather than feed them.
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Sth
Texas
Upton
Big John” Ferris
Company B
John Ferris
Big John
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