Federal Attack Drives Zapatists From Chiautla Front
Fifteen hundred federal troops claim a decisive victory over about 1 200 Zapatist rebels at Chiautla after a three day battle with heavy losses on both sides. The government says the revolt is near its end and notes U S bridge destruction and disrupted communications complicating reports. Rebels advance toward Torreon while federals retreat to their base and siege tactics may follow. Ernesto Muriberg alias Ernest Roco is arrested as a Madero spy with papers implicating men in El Paso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Chiautla
Zapata
Abram
Joseph Ratner
Tampico News
Washington
Juichitan
State Department
Mexico
Department
Buford
Alger
Mazatlan
Torreon
Ernesto Muriberg
Ernest Roco
Madero
el Paso
Miner Chief Seriously Ill
John P. White national president of the United Mine Workers of America was taken ill at his home in Oskaloosa Louisiana on May 3 with severe hemorrhages from ruptured blood vessels. Doctors stopped the bleeding and he is reported in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. White
Oskaloosa
United Mine Workers of America
Austin M. Knight
Tennessee
United States Atlantic Reserve Fleet
TRY TO END COAL DEADLOCK
Large interests affected by a possible anthracite strike renewed efforts to break the deadlock between miners and operators after the miners rejected a peace pact. A strike could trigger a coal famine as idle mines approach four weeks and supplies dwindle. Both sides remain firm while Taft may be asked to mediate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tiemmac Taft
Fire destroys one side of main street in Terrehern Manitoba
A large fire in Terrehern Manitoba consumed one full side of the main business street. The blaze origin remains unknown as firefighters battled the flames. Damage scope and casualty details are not yet confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burne
Winnipeg
Man
Terrehern
Methodist bishops favor lifting amusements ban
The Methodist Episcopal board of bishops told the general conference they support lifting church bans on dancing gambling theater attendance and card playing. They argue Americans are too advanced for church rules on amusements while keeping opposition to theater and gambling. A separate resolution attacking Secretary Wilson of the agriculture bureau drew strong debate and passed 544 to 261.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Board of Bishops
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
General Conference
Wilson
Bureau of Agriculture
J. W. Anderson
Missouri
Committee On Temperance and Prohibition
James Rowe
Chicago
Special Committee
International Brewers’ Congress
Ill
START HARVESTER FIGHT
The government files a Sherman Act suit in federal court against International Harvester Company of America known as the Harvester trust. The $140 million concern is accused of interstate commerce violations and dissolution is sought. Receivers may be appointed to wind up the business if public interest requires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
International Harvester Company
Federal District Court
The
Harvester Trust
International Harvester Company of America
Taft Visits Savannah For Centennial and Banquet
President Taft arrived in Savannah from Washington to attend the Hibernian society centennial, banquet, and planned events including luncheon at Thunderbolt casino, a talk to Georgia State Industrial College students, and a Savannah Yale alumni reception. Governor Browne greeted him as he departed his private car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Taft
Washington
Hibernian Society of
Committee On
Mr. Taft
Thunderbolt Casino
Georgia State Industrial College
Savannah Yale
Browne
Cadets surrender to Cupid in Navy officers switch
Washington report notes sea sickness and marriage hopes prompted several young naval officers to swap services. Moses K. Goodrich of Haverhill Massachusetts and John Baird of Chicago left their navy ensigns commissions to become second lieutenants in the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Moses K. Goodrich
Haverhill
Mass
John ©. Baird
Chicago
Outlaw Leader Allen Breaks Down In Hillsville Murder Trial
Floyd Allen, head of the Hillsville gang, trembles as trial resumes for murder of prosecutor Foster. Judge orders continuous guard watching. 38 bullets found in the Hillsville courthouse. witnesses place Allen and kin at scene. fugitives Sidna Allen and Wesley Edwards pursued near Ivanhoe Wythe County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountaineer
Wyethville
Floyd Allen
Carroll County
Hillsville
Foster
Staples
Allen
Outlaw
Cyrus Gibbs
Hilleville Court House
Court House
Claude
Sidna Allen
Wesley Edwards
Sidna
Victor
Phibbs
Bluefield
W. Va
Ivanhoe
Wyeth County
Wesley Howards
Siow Bow
Suffragette Cavalry Leads New York Suffrage Parade
Miss Annie Tinker and her squad of suffragette riders led the parade in New York as twenty thousand equal fighters marched from Washington Square to Carnegie Hall. The event drew millions of cheering male spectators and featured diverse groups including a leading Black squad and a delegation from China led by Myrtle Jim.
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New York
Annie Tinker
Washington Square
Eleventh Street
Fifty-seventh Street
Carnegie Hall
Albert Plimpton
China
Migs
Myrtle Jim
Corpse Found on Illinois Central Freight Car in Central City
In Central City Kentucky on May 4 railroad workers opened a freight car and found a man dead with a bullet wound. The warm body bore letters addressed to Walter Swain of Paducah and signed by Thomas Swain of Miami Florida, prompting a homicide inquiry.
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Central City
Illinois Central
Walter Swain
Paducah
Thomas ©. Swain
Miami
Fla
Outlaws Near Capture in Ivanhoe Region Patrols Step Up
Authorities report intensified patrols near Ivanhoe as lawmen and volunteers close on outlaw bands. Informed civilians warned to stay indoors while squads receive reinforcements and advice from regional command.
Angola Levee Breaches Flood West Feliciana Plantations
The Angola levee failed near noon flooding the state farm and tens of thousands of acres. Water covers Angola plantation and Terras crevasse areas as relief efforts begin. the flood impacts Washington DC and war department assist requests. A cyclone and cloudburst devastate North Laredo and surrounding areas, killing several and injuring many, with railway damage and widespread destruction.
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Baton Rouge
Angola
Red River
Terras Crevasse
West Felician
Washington
Broussard
Louisiana
War Department
St. Martin
Laredo
Tex
North Laredo
Rio Grande
Grover Nye
Dye
J. H. Davis
Sanchez
Union Demands Representation in Titanic Inquiry
The International Seaman's union wins representation in the Lord Hersey led Titanic inquiry at the London Scottish Drill Hall. Sir Rufus Isaacs previews government evidence on ice in the lane, warnings from the Baltic and California, and the wireless role in saving some passengers. He notes lifeboats not filled, women and children left behind, and possible explosions aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
International Seaman's Union
Lord Hersey
London Scottish
Rufus Isaacs
Baltic
California
Rufus
Schooner Goes on Reef Off Bridgeport
Schooner or yacht runs aground on Polliff reef near Bridgeport Connecticut with sails up and hull partly submerged. Local tugboats have been dispatched to aid in rescue and salvage efforts.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Polliff Reef
Kalsemine Cole
Roosevelt Renounces Mass eight delegates backing Taft leads
Roosevelt abandons claim to eight Massachusetts delegates at large, expects them to vote for Taft. In partial returns Taft and Roosevelt each win 18 of 36 Massachusetts delegates. Foss gains eight Democratic at-large delegates, Clark the 28th district delegates. Early results show tight Taft Roosevelt race with Roosevelt leading at night then Taft ahead at dawn.
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Roosevelt
Taft
Massachusetts
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Boston
Mass
Foss
Champ Clark
Missouri
Baxter
Crane
Frank Leiberttch
Seibertich
Somerville
Clark
Wilson
Baltimore
Tess
la Follette
Roosevelt Group
Taft Group
Coughlin
Williams
Charles 8. Baxter
George W. Coleman
Frederick Fosdick
A. R. Hart
C. A. la Riviere
Arthur L. Nason
Alvin G. Weeks
Fear Indians Slay Daughter In Mexican Conflict
Mrs. B J Gilbert pleads with the state department for help in confirming the fate of her daughter Mrs T J Shumate, missing for six weeks after Yaqui Indians killed her husband in northern Mexico. The family had feared total extinction from the group. Gilbert was a mining figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mra. B. J. Gilbert
State Department
T. J. Shumate
Mexico
Gilbert
Paxton Tooth Powder Paxtine Offers Mouth Purity
Paxtine is advertised as a mouth disinfectant and breath purifier after smoking. Sold by The Paxton Toilet Co. in Boston Mass for 25 cents a box, with gent postpaid on receipt of price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Mass
Saving Steps and Domestic Remedies in 19th Century Ad Text
An 19th century ad bundle from Harper's Bazar markets household advice and products. It claims a home remedy for croup with Hoxsie's Croup Remedy priced at 60 cents and notes safety assurances by A. P. Doxsie. The passage juxtaposes domestic scenes and social commentary with short moral quips about money silence and women's intuition.
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Imadero
Mex
U. S. Bridge
Alice Chang
Camden
N. J
Chang Yin Tang
Methodist Board
Start Harvester
St. Paul
Georgia
Hibernian Society
CUPID
George W. Edwards
Fancy Cap
Floyd
Bill” Foster
Edwards
Parade For Women’s Rights
Rear Admiral
Knight
Texas
England
Wireless
Bay State
Commonwealth
Gibson
Harper’s Bazar
Hoxsie
A. P. Doxsie
Birdley-Somers CO
Fifth Avenue
Chemical Go
Bourbon Remedy Co
Lexington
Coli
DU LE Clerc
Havers
Authenti
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