Raid on Glen Springs Spurs Mexican Offensive Across Border
Mexican raiders led by Colonel Cervantes attacked Glen Springs near the Texas border, killing three troopers and a civilian, wounding others, and burning homes. A second raid targeted J Deemer Store, with prisoners killed and civilians missing. Funston ordered a fresh El Paso expedition as troops pursue attackers toward Boquillas and Mara thon, with multiple casualties reported among soldiers.
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Paso
Tex
Cervantes
Gien Springs
Marethon
Arteenth
Glen Springs
Met ‘Cine
J. Deem
Sr A. Smali
Deemer
bin Clerk
J. McCey
Boquillas
Gfe
Boquillas del Carmen
International Mines Company
Frederick Funston
el Paso
Frederick W. Sibley
Funston
Uate
Smith
O. B. Compton
Lite Compton
Smith Ee Nee
Rebel Leaders Shot and Irish Trials Describe Irish Case
Washington reports General Scott confirms a cooperative plan with Mexico for joint operations and delays publication until Mexico reviews it. In London, four Irish Republic leaders are executed for the Easter uprising, including Pearse and Connolly, with Casement to be tried.
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Mexico
el Paso
Washington
Scott
London
Republic of Ireland
Patrick
HE Pearne
James “Connolly
Atiny Thomas
Clark
Thomas
Mac
Doriagh
Dublin
Dublit
Joseph. Plunkett
Edward Daly
Michel. O'Hanrahan
Wiliam Pearse
Sdds
French Gain Ground at Verdun Front Dead Man's Hill
Paris reports continued French advance in the Dead Man's Hill sector northwest of Verdun. French artillery activity led to two German surrenders and foothold gains while fighting with grenades occurred in Atocourt wood. Officials confirm French success at Dead Man's Hill.
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Paris
France
Dead Man's Bill
Verdun Front
War Office
The
Meuse
Atocourt Wood
Berlin
le Mort Homme
Dead Man's Hill
Verdun
Dr Liebknecht Arrested in Berlin May Day Demonstration
Berlin reports indicate socialist leader Dr Karl Liebknecht was arrested on May 1 during May Day protests in Potsdamer Platz. Eight others were detained as crowds, largely working women, demanded peace. police dispersed the gatherings leaving many wounded.
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Berlin
Karl Liebknecht
Wea
Potedam Square
London
Germany
Amsterdam
Exchange Telegraph
Kote
Iowa Farmland Submerged After Severe Flooding
Muscatine Iowa May 9 The region reports thirty four thousand acres of fine Iowa farm land under water due to a heavy flood and rising waters destroying crops and property in the area.
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Muscatine
Iowa
United States and Germany discuss sea rights amid tension
Washington wrestles with a German policy shift as officials defend neutral rights on the high seas. Nebraska manufacturing growth shows gains in employment wages and capital investment over five years, with output and horsepower rising and capital stock increasing.
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Gerard Tor
Germany
United States
High Seas
Renewed Mexican raids near Glenn Springs and Toquillas
Reports say Mexican forces raided American territory along the Texas border near Glenn Springs and Toquillas, paralleling a Columbus massacre. Officials urge quick action under the Caracas agreement to curb border banditry as five Americans were killed in an unexpected raid. Also, Irish rebels faced more executions while Brazilian probe investigates the Rio Branco sinking.
American Marines Guard Santo Domingo Legation
Marines evacuated from the cruiser Prairie to protect the American legation in Santo Domingo amid factional unrest as the situation intensified following a political attempt by local leaders.
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Santo Domingo
Dominican
Repubite
Prairie
Legation
Methodist Pastors Receive Over One Million in Claims
In Saratoga Springs New York authorities report more than 1 200 000 was paid by the Methodist society to meet legal claims of the church totaling about 1 806 000 The figures indicate substantial settlements across the denomination with implications for church finances.
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Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Methodist
State Banking Board condemns pamphlet ad in law violation
South Dakota Secretary EB Royes notifies banks they cannot circulate a Mitchell printed pamphlet titled Guaranteed Deposit Value as an advertisement. The board rules some statements contravene morality law and cannot be used by banks.
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Benking Board
Ben
South Dakota
EB Royes
State Banking Board
W. R. Ronald
Mitchell
Nebraska
House
Alan Permite Banke
Missouri Pacific fares spar with state railway board
The Missouri Pacific lines face a battle as the state railway commission plans rate increases without court display. Chairman Henry Clark confirms the panel will use its authority in the dispute and exchange of Nebraska receipts and expenses will be reviewed by division officers at Falls City. Rural high schools receive push from Nebraska’s public schools chief as 1915 tax burdens shift toward higher education funding and school costs. The State Banking Board takes over the State Farmers Bank of Decatur with a 1 million dollar guarantee fund after a February 24 report shows 96 thousand in deposits.
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Missouri . Pacific
Raih
State Railway Commission
Henry Clark
Falls City
Nebraska
Missouri Pacific
Thomas
State Banking Board
State Farmers Bank of Decater
Morehead
Reed
Smith
Nebraska Guard Shifts Dates for Encampments and School
Adjutant General P L Hall announces changes in the summer encampment and instruction dates for the Nebraska national guard. The field hospital planned for Fort Riley will instead be sent to Sparta Wiss August 25 to.
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P. L. Hall
Nebraska National Guard
Fort Riley
Sparta
Wiss
State finances under review as Nebraska legislature eyes cost controls
Western Newspaper Union summarizes the 1916 Nebraska fiscal picture with four months of expenditures and warrants totaling about 1.3 million dollars. State Auditor Swain reports monthly balance checks to prevent deficits and urges departments to stay within appropriations until the next session.
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Union News Service
Nebrask
Swally
Swi
State board renews license while protest over company is dropped
The state insurance board declines to act on a protest by D J Manning against licensing of United States Guaranty and Fidelity. The board issues a new license to the company and says the protest concerns a private matter to be settled privately or in court. The article also notes upcoming building plans for normal schools, finances, beef producer day at Lincoln, and a Burlington rail case in Imperial.
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State Insurance Board
D. J. Manning
Ied
Guaranty& Fidelity Company
Chapman $. Manning
Lincoln
Lincoln High School
Guaranty Company
Manning
New Yo
State Normal Board
Kearney
Chadron
Wayne
Committee On Instruction
Agricultural Experiment Station
New Castle Woman Praises Lydia E Pinkham Remedy
A New Castle resident credits Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound with ending her long years of monthly suffering. The letter describes dramatic personal relief after use and requests for confidential advice, reflecting the era’s health ad campaigns.
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New Castle
Ind
Mra
South 15Th St
Iit
Lydia
Pinkham Medicine Co. Jconfidentialh
Lynn
Mass
Cuticura Comforts Baby Bath Remedy Ad
An old advertisement promotes Cuticura products for infant care with hot water and Ointment for soothing skin. It promises instant relief and better sleep, offering a free sample by mail and mentioning distribution through Boston. Also includes scattered stray text about sermons and reform work.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
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Glow Springs
Boqumlas
Ps News
Wilson
Villa Chase
High L. Scott
Genéral Obregon
Republic of Mexico
Pease, Connolly, Clark and
O ‘McDonagh
Asquith
Ithres Veare
Apaquith
Roger Casement
Pearse
Chie
Connolly
Thomas MacDonagh
Frebellion
Dead Man's. Hil
Birrell
DR. Liebknecht
Crease In Manufactures
Nebrowta
Sepital
Ordsenn
Amater
Vale
Aned - Rae
Rio Janeiro
Rio Brahoo
To Branco
Cymric
Yne
State Board of Equalization
Bernecker
Ratly
State’ Board
Reinecker
the State House
Imperial Branch
Burlington Road
Offic
John
Gtrie
Dean
Nathaniel Corbr
Neligh
Neb
Kidbey
Ren Doan
Milburn CO
Buffalo
HE Paxton
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