Bryan awaits Huerta's reply on Parks inquiry
Washington officials report urgent cables from the Brazilian minister in Mexico City asking Mexico for details on Private Samuel Parks who disappeared after being seen in Mexican territory. General Funston and Secretary Bryan press for a full account, while Huerta promises immediate investigation but has not yet provided a formal report.
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Ingatapoister
Washington, D. C
Btate
Triertaovernment
Mexico City
Bryan
Samuel Parks
Riana
Huerta
Frvin
Parks
Min Jeter
Funston
Washington
Jast
War Department
Snmnner
Copenhagen Streetcar Lottery Turns Tickets Into Coupons
In Copenhagen on May 16 the city began converting used streetcar tickets into lottery coupons. Automatic machines at trolley stations stamp tickets with drawing numbers and allow passengers to convert them for about half a cent. Each month local goods are awarded as prizes.
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Copenhagen
Eugene woman rides 180 miles to visit husband
Mrs Alpert Tinker of Eugene Oregon rode 180 miles on horseback in four days to reach her husband who lived ninety miles away. She endured a drenching rain and heavy muddy terrain as she crossed the Coast Range mountains.
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Alpert Tinker
Eugene
Ore
Pope to visit Castelgandolfo villa on summer plan
SISTER at AssociATAD Primes ROME May 16 The pope may visit the Castelgandolfo villa where Pius IX’s bed has been preserved and the garden praised. The villa overlooks Lake Albano and a monastery linked to the Stuarts, with St Peter’s dome visible to the east.
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Associatad
Rome
Chatelgandolfo
Neyer
Pius X
Vatican
Castelgendolfo Waa
Pius IX
Balconas
Albano
St. .Peter's
Ternal
Sermons To Peace Will Be Preached
New York May 16 Peace Sunday will be observed tomorrow as pastors respond to a Commission of Peace and Arbitration request. About half of the 50 10 pastors who received circulars will preach sermons on peace, linking to the Hague conference anniversary and inviting a European church congress. The federal council proposes American church delegates attend.
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Erani
New York
Ieeault
Commission of Peace and Arbitration
Souneile Ot Churedon
Chrlet
America
Hague
Christian Churchea
Conference of the
Evangelical Churchea of
Silterland
Europe
Federal Council
Monument to Adelaide Riatori to Be Unveiled in Italy
The monument honoring Adelaide Riatori, Italy's famed actress, will be unveiled in Cividale dei Frulli on August 30 or September 6 after funds from international subscriptions. Riatori appeared in the United States with Booth in 1884-85 and in New York in Mario Stuart at the Bowery. She was praised as a beautiful Italian actress of her era.
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RCMP
Adelaide Riatori
Italy
Cividale Dei
Pay Day In Coal Mines Shows Higher Wages In April
Pay rolls reveal coal companies paid workers for the last half of April and anticipate improved pay for the first of May. The Consoli dation Coal Company at Clarksburg disbursed about 445 000, roughly 8 000 more than a day earlier, while independents paid out more than before, signaling a marked rise in miners earnings.
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Clarksburg
Consolidation Coal Company
Watchman Shot and Robbed by Masked Men in Baltimore
A watchman named Francis Spamatels was shot and robbed by masked assailants at Meagom Brook in Baltimore and Glo vicinity early today. He was beaten and badly injured and taken to Clark’s Hospital for treatment.
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Francis Spamatels
Baltimore
Glo
Meagom Brook
Arly
Tz & Gerlows
Alwen
Panama accelerates telephone and telegraph expansion
The Panama Republic orders 7 800 miles of triplex telephone and telegraph wire with much of the supply coming from the United States as rapid network growth is planned ahead of canal opening. The initial project will link to David, a key hub in the republic.
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Panama
Rpublic
Department of Public Works
United States
Bavid
Abe
The
Republic
SILLIMAN STILL GOING TO MEXICO
United States officials reported progress in evacuations and safety assurances as American Consul Biltiman, detained at Saltillo, moved toward Mexico City amid railroad disruptions. Mexican constitutionalist forces controlled Tampico and promised passage for Americans, while other consular reports noted no American casualties and widespread railroad paralysis. Naval movements were noted with Mexican gunboats and support vessels arriving at Puerto Mexico from Tampico.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Mexico City
Biltiman
Saltillo
Tampico
United States
Miller
Bonney
San Lola Potos
Badger
Puerto
Mexico
Brave
Zaragosa
Tacoms
Nation Pays Tribute to Heroic Irish Patriot Barry Statue
Thousands of Irish Americans gather in Franklin Park Washington to witness the unveiling of a bronze Commodore John Barry statue. The dedication, led by President Wilson and others, marks a congressional gift and a two day Irish heritage celebration with marches, sermons, and a national Barry Association formation.
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Congress
Coun
Trish
John 5. Hoyle
New York
Whtc
Lantry
Commodore Barry
Gilbert Stuart
Philadel
Phia
Barry
Rom
Varin
Weehingeton
Mount Varnon
Thiesles Club
St. Patrick
New York City
O'Neill
Josephus Daniele
Washington
Harty
Barry Association
Iriah
County
Wesford
Crown Prince Olav Chases World Ski Jumping Crown
May 16 report notes Prince Olav of Norway, a keen skier from age three, jumping forty to fifty feet as an eleven year old. The royal family, guided by Captain Roll, adores winter sport and hosted the Prince of Wales, who tried skiing and planned to return next winter.
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Cmmistiana
Olav
Norwegan
Hawken
Maud
Norway
Roll
Iag
Qugen
The
Prince of Wales
Vienna landlords refuse rentals to families with children
In Vienna the refusal of landlords to rent flats to families with children has caused real hardship for workers. A city council proposal to lower taxes on houses that allow children to live in them was shelved but may be revived. Property taxes exceed forty two percent of gross rent, making any reduction welcome as suburban workers endure severe crowding in small single rooms and kitchens.
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Vienna
Denmark to display ideal agriculture methods in Austria by motion pictures
A Danish exhibit will show ideal farming methods in Austria through motion pictures. A Russian court official named Leon dag Plankbott will tour agricultural districts of Guania to illustrate farming practices and the mathematics behind them.
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Copanragen
Denmark
Austia
Leondag
Plankbott
Guania
Kuscpe
Pottery Firm to Relocate to Clarksburg Site
Negotiations concluded by the Clarksburg Board of Trade with the D. E. McNicol Pottery Company to move from East Liverpool to Norwood, Clarksburg. A seven kiln plant will start immediately with a second identical plant later, employing about 500 total workers and generating an annual payroll near 300000.
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Clarksburg Board of Trade
D. E. McNicol Pottery Company
East Liverpool
Clarksburg
Liverpool
Clarksburg Board of ‘Trade Land Company
Norwood
Board of Trade
Ater
D. B. McNicol Pottery Company
East
D. B. McNicol
McNicola
Mer Nical
Clarkabore
Hugh Ix
John A. McNicol
A. McNicol
D.E. Mer Nicol
Breeden China Company
Patrick
Standard Pottery
Campens
Galem, C
Nonwhere
Gon Cf Mes Sisalcol Pontrory
Manegew Pottery
Polar alliance? Norway Sweden consider defense pact
May 16 COPENHAGEN Norway Sweden and Denmark spark talk of a defensive alliance driven by Russian deterrence. Norway and Sweden, long wary after 1905 union dissolution, edge toward closer ties as Arctic explorer Nan sen urges unity against common danger. Denmark unlikely to join.
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Sweden
Norway
Fridtjar Nansen
Denmark
Simeral Family Reunion Heads to Steubenville
Mr and Mrs W B Simeral depart tonight for Steubenville Ohio to attend a Simeral clan reunion Sunday and Monday The gathering marks the first extensive family assembly in years and will be hosted at the home of C J Simeral the youngest son of the couple
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Steubenville
Mra
Simeral
Steubenville, O
Antich
C. J. Sim‘eral, Younget
Purchases Yacht Princess Alice by Lont Inverclyde
A damaged clipping reports the yacht Princess Alice once owned by the Prince of Monaco has been purchased by Lont Inverclyde. He plans a party of friends to sail to San Francisco for the Pacis return voyage.
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Prinné
Monaco
Lont Inverclyde
Bridgeport High School May 17 Graduation Program
The Bridgeport High School commencement program lists baccalaureate events on May 17 with sermons by Dr. H.C. Howard and readings. May 18 features graduating exercises and class activities led by Beulah Goldes and Ana Withers. May 20 includes senior class songs, theses on the Panama Canal and libraries, and other student performances.
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Bridgeport
Bridge
Port High School
Finny
Uymn
Tater
H.C. Howard
Furmont
Mondas
Moishin
Paul
Our
Beulah Goldesib
Mida
Pell
Annea Withers
Detniees
Jesus
Frances Willard
Christine Young
Stemory
Opal
Brave
Luelle ‘Martin
Pinno
Yolo
Rox'e Payne
Thomas A. Ealson
Degsel Williame
Gae Belel
Evangdline
Vava Haddock
Akximore
Ervin Withers
America
Finoo
Flora Tayl
Virginia Withers
Pan Jame Canal
William Davin
William Davin, ‘Ciaflonet Golo
Olga Guinn
Dale Brout
Thesa
Hager Allen Poe
Ethel & Heke
Certise Solo Arte Payne
Theala
Gomnerra
Ifibert Willis
Oa Silo
Hetzel Lawson
Mayorean Comen Fico Voluntary
Targention
Tom Rev
Wil Blankets
Vienna Tobacco Monopoly Faces Price Pressure in 1912 Report
A garbled 1912 technico ply's report notes Austria's tobacco monopoly kept retail prices for clearsanit and cigarettes stable while annual revenue rose to about 42 million dollars. Consumption reportedly reached 600 million units, with a $1 million year rise in earnings over the prior year, amid policy tension and political commentary.
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Tay Angoctartenner
Vienna
Governmanti
Technico Ply
Guring
Seoreaae
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John Barry
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John Barrys
United + Staten Navy
Trelanges
Philadelphia
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City
Wellagilie
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Bridgeport High School
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