Dramatic Inquest Notes Ludlow Colony Tragedy
Trinidad inquest details the Ludlow massacre as women and children burned in the tent colony. Testimony describes orders to burn the tents, federal troops arrival, and Rockefeller presence at Pocantico Hills amid heightened tensions over the coal strike.
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Colo
St Trinitad
Ludlow
United States Troops
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Etate
Pearl Jolly
Mader
Ladiow
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Sores
Holtrook
Abelcern
William Diamond
Trinidad Union of United Mine Workers
Hou Shalves
Federation
Wweertke
Exmimnond
Mmy
Wilson Acts Widere Additions for Colorado Troops
May 2 reports lead with drastic troop mobilization to Colorado. The Eleventh from Port Oglethorpe and the Twelfth from Rob Basin are sent to the scene, increasing cavalry force under Colonel Jamon Backett. Weary Recksfelter spends time with family as Colorado strike concerns persist.
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Colorado
Wiedington
Canfolds
Port Oglethorpe
Rob ‘Basen
Ned
Jamon Backett
Demonstration Near Rockefeller Office Sparks Tense Silence
Report describes supporters of Colorado nimert visiting Calvary Baptist Church to challenge John D. Rockefeller Jr over the miners strike. They sat through prayers and pressed for discussion with the pastor, amid no disorder.
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Friends of
Colorado
New York
Colorado Nimert
Calvary
Cormmilia Woelfiin
Rockefeller
F1th Avenue Baptist Church
Hwa
Vulvar Baptist Church
Sinclair
Upton Sinclair
Broadway
Free Silence League
John D. Rockefellen, Jr
Marines Prepare for War Aboard Michigan at Vera Cruz
Vera Cruz May 2 The marines aboard the battleship Michigan are ready for action in the harbor. The force includes the city’s contingent and supports U.S. defense. The image shows marines in fighting array on deck as Michigan nears the custom house anchorage in the sixty mile section of Mexico.
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U. S
Michigan
Vera Cruz Harbor
Vera Cruz
United States
Mexico
Acquitted of Murder Woman Kisses Judge
Cleveland, May 2 Mrs Marla Tivett was acquitted by the jury in common pleas court after trial on a murder charge for shooting her ex husband Carl Huettl on January 24 four hours after he secured a divorce. Huettl died weeks later. Her defense said she intended self harm and that the pistol discharged accidentally. After the verdict she kissed Judge Kol Meter, the jury, and her attorney before fainting in court.
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Cleveland, O
Marla Tivett
Common Pleas Court
Carl Huettl
Huettl
Kol. Meter
Steamer Siberia Safe Arrives at Manila
Manila May 2 The Pacific Mail steamer Siberia arrived after a voyage from San Francisco via Na Kanak and Formosa reports. Captain Zeader said calls for assistance were sent due to confusion in the Persia mail letters. The liner left San Francisco April 7 for Manila carrying 80 saloon passengers including Mrs Francis Burton Harrison wife of the Philippines governor general. The Siberia was reported in distress near Kashoteland about nine miles off Taitsu, Japan.
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Pacific Mail
Siberia
Na Kanak
Zeader
Coxa
Formosa
Persia
Marine Wirelwnr
San Francisco
Mantla
Francis Burton Ilimrson
Genera
Philippines
Riberia Way
Dis Trees
Kashoteland
Taitu
Japan
Progressive meeting called by Brown in Columbus
Columbus news reports Chairman Walter F Brown calling the Progressive state central committee to meet at 1 pm Thursday at the Neil House. The session will launch a complete state ticket and discuss candidates for Congress, state senate and state representatives. Arthur L Garford and James R Gar right are expected attendees along with other nominees. Additionally a fire destroyed The Theses & Hildred Planing company sawmill and warehouse in Napoleon causing about $2000 damage.
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Columbus
Walter F. Brown
Progressive State Central Committee
Neil House
Oan Breermen
Kerr Loses Job as Vera Cruz City Government Shifts
Washington May 2. Army officers to govern Vera Cruz city as civil government dissolves. Robert J. Kerr of Chicago and associates opposed, while Menerel Punvion orders officers appointed to heads of departments. Unclear positions prompt transition in Mexican seaport amid wartime governance changes.
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Vera Crux
Washington
Lindsley
Menerel Punvion
Vera Clue
Robert J. Kerr
Chicago
JwPer
Admiral Meteber
Sociate Appolateas
Carpenters Strike In Cincinnati For Higher Wages
Cincinnati Ohio May 2 A strike by about 1000 carpenters was declared over wage increases. Employers signified willingness to discuss the subject but the dispute centers on the union demand the right to refuse to erect nonunion mill work.
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Cincinnati
Judge Day Quits Bench in Cleveland Federal Court
In Cleveland Ohio a vacancy opened on the United States district court as Judge Day resigned effective yesterday. With no successor appointed the court remained at a standstill today.
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Cleveland, O
United States District Court
Nordica Improves Amid Pneumonia News
May 2 report from New York notes Mme Lillian Nordica in Batavia with pneumonia shows slight improvement after cable massage from husband George W Young a New York banker. No definite travel plans until further word on her condition emerges from Paris.
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New York
Mme
Lillian Nordica
Batavia
George W. Young
Young
Mediation Talks Stall Over Tampico Oil Zone Neutralization
Washington May 2 General Carranza refused to enter any pact with Huerta for neutralizing the Tampico oil zone. The decision undercuts South American mediators aims for a suspension of hostilities and signals limits to ongoing talks. Officials warn the mood in Washington centers on resolving the U S Huerta clash while pressuring Carranza to shift stance.
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Ionalistx
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Tampico
State Department
Etand
Carrannn
Carranka
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Mexico
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Secretary of State wires consuls on missing Americans
Secretary of State Bryan wired consuls Ed wards in Juarez and others across northern Mexico asking for information on the whereabouts of Dr John McAlpin who is believed to be in Durango and about W. M. Brodie who left Chihuahua. The officials in Chihuahua Durango and Torreon report no word yet and may return to the border at any time as Americans dwindle.
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Mexico
el Paso
Tex
Bryan Han
Conmi Edwards
Juarez
John McAlpin
Durango
Edwards
Washington
W. M. Brodie
Chihuahua
Bue Wards
Lateher
Agree to Armistice Signed by US Mexico Federals and Rebels
Reported tripartite armistice pact involving the United States Mexican federals and rebels, with Brazilian minister confirming the report but not yet proof of signing. Also includes a recipe note for Spaghetti in a chafing dish describing tender pasta and tomato sauce preparation.
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United States
Mexico City
Manuel Cardoso de Oliveira
Oldest Long Island twins die. both lived on Babylon farm
Samuel Muncy of West Babylon Long Island dies at 95, leaving eight children and a vast Long Island estate. His twin William, once equally hearty, stood by him daily. both men attributed longevity to outdoor work, abstinence from alcohol and tobacco, and Prohibitionist views. They married in tandem and raised large families, with descendants spanning generations.
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Habylon
N. J
Samuel Muncy
Latiel
William
Sant Ghistius
Samuel
Crndchil
Janes G. Bisine
Babylon
Long Island
Tywlux
Twitx
Alout
Rebecca Sanvinis
Mary E. Fleet
Brooklyn
Chidren
Muncy
Snney
Snally
Nia
Samuel Smith
Smith Muney
Wanbhu
Wilson
Call Out For Bachelors In Weedsport Village
Munbande issues a call for bachelors to come marry sixty five widows who own property in Weedsport New York. President M Parsons notes many widows would wed again and seeks applicants. Sausage from Sawdust case in Somerville Massachusetts involves adulterating sausages with sawdust. 194% sentence deferred pending punishment.
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Munbande
Syracuse
M. Parsons
Weedsport
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