Sunset Express Derailed in Texas by Mexicans
May 14 report from El Paso says the Sunset Express was derailed on the Southern Pacific near Fort Wingate, about sixty miles from El Paso. Several people were injured, three seriously, as bondite Mexicans from across the Rio Grande are suspected in the wreck. Deputies and sheriffs accompanied the wrecking train to the scene.
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Sunset Express
Texas
Texas Rangers
EL Paso
Tex
Bondite
Rio Grande
Southern Pacific
Fort Woncack
Safety First train visit attracts thousands
A historic train event drew thousands as the “Safety First” exhibit visited the city. The piece notes the public’s attention to safety themes and references funeral coverage for Mrs. Jumee HL Morris, a local figure, with family attendance noted.
Understanding One Another Any Way Anaceraren Ret in Washington
In Washington on May 1 Major General Scott briefed Secretary Baker on the military situation in northern Mexico. He said the United States must show the Carranza government that its aim is to end brigandage and not to pursue broader objectives. Scott noted a unwritten understanding with Carranza and believed General Obregon is acting in good faith as the border situation eases and withdrawal of the punitive expedition nears.
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Anaceraren
Washington
Scott
Baker
Carranza
United States
Mexico
Obregon
United Stat
Nalthmore
Ohio
Poraonmi
Moxnnine
Ely
Tin Board of Trades
Shetotiey
Duddernn
Baltimore’ and Ohio
Laitefty
Noldiork
Europe
Burodo
Villa Busy Steps to Rebuild Rebel Force in Mexico
Radio reports from Columbus detail Francisco Villa recovering from wounds and plotting a new army in the Durango region. A Mexican source in the engagement at Ojos Axilen last April describes small bands near Rublo ranch besieged by cavalry. About fifty bandits are said to be active.
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Tay Andean
Roe
Columbus
N. W
Francisco Vitta
Dany Torsone
Durango
Ojos Axilen
Teail
Rublo Ranch
Fort Hancock Train Wreck Blamed on Mexican Raiders
Southern Pacific officials ruled the Fort Hancock wreck of train No. ten accidental and the work of Mexican raiders. Three passengers, all negroes, were injured.
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Houston
Tex
Southern Pacific
Fort Hancock
Pittsburg Strike Ends as Majority Return to Work
Labor leaders claim most striking workers in Pittsburg area industries including Wentingham Sodery and Manufacturing and Steel Gar Company returned today. Estimates say 4,000 to 8,000 additional workers rejoined, signaling an end to the walkout and a return to normal operations.
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Nasmmarenemeve
Plitsburg
Pittsburg
Wentingham Sodery and Manufacturing Company
Lored Lie
Electric
French repulse weak German attack near Avocourt Wood
A contested World War II battle report describes German efforts southwest of Thitument and in the Avocourt Wood area being driven back by French lines. The dispatch notes limited German gains and ongoing trench activity around Ely and Moulainville.
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Avocourt
Fragmented inquiry details a deadly accident at Crystal restaurant
Survivors describe a catastrophic wreck at Crystal restaurant involving a building collapse. Reports mention fatalities and injuries with an excavation underway on a neighboring structure as crews search for missing workers.
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Annoobram Akhon
Wearelsrom
Thy
Crystal Restaurant
Ili Pimone
Witton
Program planning for national convention outlined in garbled note
A distorted OCR fragment outlines the organizing team for an upcoming national convention next month. It mentions coordinators and discussions around arrangements but the text is largely unreadable and many names and places are unclear.
Casement trial draws crowds and tragic family killings
The Casement trial drew crowds as details emerged of a May 16 murder in a Rochester village. A man named Dollars shot his wife Anna 60 and daughter Agnes 5, seriously wounded son George 11 and baby index, then killed himself at his wife’s grave. Witnesses described insanity and recent bereavement as factors.
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Rochester
Ham Dollars
Macy
Here
Mra Anna Dollars
Agnen
George
Fof Dollura
William W Hess Campaigns for Harrison County House Seat
William W Hess of Wyatt runs for the Republican nomination as a Harrison County delegate in the state House. He is described as a dependable farmer and former public-works contributor, with deep local ties and a platform advocating honest wages and honest politics. Supporters expect him to win one of four Harrison County seats.
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William W. Hess
Wyatt
Eagle’ Giatrict
Republican Nermination
House of Delegates
Harrison County
Hoasta
Canvana
Mthin Aimons
Hoax
Lfe
Jeremiah W. Meas
Asbury P. Sturm
Prospect Valley
Mens
Han
Wis
Bonn
Hoan
Memiber
Amportanes
William W Hoana
French repulse several attacks on hill 104
Berlin May 16. The German war office reports repeated assaults on positions near hill 104 by French forces were repulsed. The statement notes French casualties and no breakthrough achieved.
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Abemiaren Rene
Berlin
Garmane
Hill 104
Claes
War Office
Hounds brought to Grafton hunt for two men after killings
Reports say two suspects are under arrest as hounds are brought to Grafton to search for the two men who killed Willis A. Palmer and perhaps badly wounded That Timevan near Makdan. The men were last seen leaving Tomo Lo Gratin last night.
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Grafton
Nuaint
Jocayn
Burglary at Heller's General Store Prompted Manhunt
Locals in Hare bour county pursuing suspects after a Tuesday burglary at Heller's general store netted about $250 in goods mostly jewelry. The thieves fled toward Randolph county where they were linked to a shooting at William A Painters farm foreman and a hand named William Burton, with later arrests guiding a raid along the Bolington railroad yards.
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Depuy
Wolfe
Statin
Tygarts
Harebour County
Heller's
Mr. Wolfe
Dlktan
Randolph County
William A
William Burton
John T. Dauvin
Bolington
Baltimore society woman commits suicide at home
Mina Mary B. Mordecia, a Baltimore society figure and stenographer for the state motor vehicles office, shot herself at her home Tuesday. A bullet lodged in her brain and she is not expected to live. She is 40 years old. no motive given.
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Baltimore
Mina Mary B. Mordecia
Hersalf
Mortiee
Postponed Strike at Rock Island Government Arsenal
A planned strike involving about 200 workers at the Rock Island government arsenal was postponed for a week for further consideration of the dispute. The delay followed a decision by W. H. Johnston to seek more time and review of the issues.
Open Wheeling Scene Reports Unclear Bottled Drink Trade
In Wheeling on May 18 near Firat Street readers describe open market activity. A trading post in Nortis Tod advertises alcohol at Bridgeport prices, while a Tuachina river crossing plans to haul a wine and beer shipment to a local resort.
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Wheeling
Firat Streat
Bridgeport
Natural Gas Crisis Warns of Quick Exhaustion
A federal official warned at a convention that natural gas supplies could run out in twenty four months if wastage continues. He cited wasteful domestic use and a recent Oklahoma development as urgent factors, noting current consumption could fuel only about a million people for eight years.
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Pittsburg
United
von AH. Manning
Federan Bureau of Mines
Washington
Cote Virel Gan
Oklahoma
United States
Tito
Death of William Welch Former Baltimore and Ohio agent
William Welch longtime Baltimore and Ohio Railroad employee and night ticket agent died Tuesday morning in a local hospital after a month long illness. Survived by parents Mrs Laura Welch and others, funeral plans pending. He was a member of Clarkaburg Lodge Knights of Pythian.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Williams
Welch
Baltimore
Nine Nurses in Wheeling for State Board Exams
Nine nurse candidates from St. Mary's hospital in Wheeling are taking state board examinations. Results expected soon, with graduation likely at St. Mary's Hospital. The examinees include Minney Marie Ghay, Kather Lomn Nora Farber, Louise Kearney, Mar kara, Beatrice Joyo, Loretta Manley, Hagel Nugum, and Kathryn nut.
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Pup
St. Mary's Homplin
Wheeling
State Board of Oraminora
St. Mary's Hospital
Mear
Minney Marie Ghay
Kather
Nora Farber
Louise Kearney
Markara
Beatrice Joyo
Loretta Manley
Hagel Nugum
Kathryn Nut
Wage Increase Granted in Mining District
Representatives of the mining town in the district, employing about 20 000 hands, stated that on Tuesday every mine in the district except small mines with roughly 500 workers will receive a five per cent wage increase and recognition of the union.
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Grafton
Minéra' Wnton
Smill
Fire Claims Six On Erin Railroad Box Car
Six men including section hands and workers of the Erin railroad were burned to death when lightning struck a box car they occupied near dawn on Tuesday. Firefighters battled flames as authorities investigated the fatal incident and identified the victims.
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Warren, Doigners
Erin
Hare
Torpedo Exhibit Of Government Safety Train Draws Crowd
A government safety train from Baltimore and Ohio rails showcased war gear and defense devices. The display includes model ships torpedoes and field gear, with crowds from local boards of trade and city officials visiting.
Miner Dies After Fall at Gilbert Coal Mine
Edward Dugan a 40 year old Scottish miner was killed by a slate fall at Gilbert coal mine operated by Boole and Townsend. Several tons of slate collapsed trapping him. fellow workers freed the body after about four hours. He was unmarried.
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Edward Dugan
Weill Tod O'Vlock Tunsey
Gilbert Coal Shinn
Boole and Townsend Cost Company
Garth
Primary elections spark competition for Pennsylvania GOP delegation
Philadelphia May 16 voters across Pennsylvania participate in a preferential presidential primary with one name on each party ticket. Wilson is on the Democratic ballot Brumbaugh headed Republican slate and Benson is Socialist option. Inside the GOP contest, control of the national convention delegation hinges on split twelve votes between factions led by Brumbaugh and Ventoso.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Wilson
Martin G. Brumbaugh
Ant’ Allen Lt. Benson
Yonkers
Tr Rin
Maanu
Republican Party
Toles Ventoso
Light Primary Voting Reported in Pittsburg City
May 10 Pittsburg reports very light voting in the primaries with minimal disorder. In Braddock M Clyde Kelly the publican candidate for Gomi asked U S marshal protection for his workers after an altercation. deputies noted only a single light clash and they returned to duty.
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Pittsburg
Braddock
M. Clyde Kelly
Gomi
United States
Wreck Near Clinton Injures Passengers In Train Crash
A garbled report describes a train wreck near Clinton Missouri on a May date injuring a number of passengers. A broken rail caused derailment and the train overturned at a highway crossing, with emergency crews reacting quickly.
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Clinton
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