Bandits Destroy Texas Villages In Border Raid
Mexican bandits crossed the Rio Grande into Brewster County Texas raiding Glenn Springs Boquillas and the Ellis Woods wax plant. Three US cavalry troopers were killed three wounded and several captured. A ten year old boy died at the wax plant. Troops move from Alpine toward Glenn Springs and Fort Clark men rush to reinforce as Gen Funston orders pursuit into Mexico if needed.
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HA Paso
Tex
Rio Grande
Brewster County
Big Bend
Texas
Glenn Springs
Boquinay
Fourteenth United States Cavalry
Glenn Springe
O. G. Compton
Ellis Woods
Aod
Deemer
Bouquilia
Funston
Fourteenth Cavalry
Alpine
Southern Pacific
Fourteenth
el Paso
Fort Clark
Frederick W. Sibley
Mexico
Baniits
Carranza
Vincente
Boquillas
Punston
Ofty
Terlingua
Sergeant Smith
Raid Causes Stir in Washington
Washington May report of new violations of United States sovereignty and four American deaths from the border escalate tensions. Predictions point to changes in patrol forces and perhaps a punitive expedition into Mexico’s Big Bend region. Generals Scott Obregon discuss the Texas raid timing and protocol fixes. Secretary Baker returns to supervise border actions as forces are ordered.
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Washington
United States
Carranza
Mexico
Big Bend
Texas
Glenn Springs
Beralds
Presidio
Scott
Obregon
Funston reports eight troopers hold ground at Glenn Springs
General Funston's dispatch to the War Department says eight American troopers under a cavalry sergeant battled 200 Mexican raiders for three hours in Glenn Springs Texas. Three troopers died, one wounded, one captured. Fire forced their retreat after the quarters were torched. Four uninjured and one wounded trooper escaped. a 10 year old boy was killed and five civilians are missing.
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Washington
Tate
Glenn Springs
Tex
Funston
War Department
Puncture Causes Death in Dentist Dr Timmerman
Puncture from an instrument used in filling a tooth led to blood poisoning and the death of Dr. Frank Timmerman, a Chicago dentist, reported in May. In London, a Norwegian steamer Speed was sunk with her crew rescued, five missing.
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Chicago
Frank Timmerman
London
Speed
Sussex Passenger Snapshots After Vessel Stricken in Channel
Reproduced passenger snapshots show life preservers strapped on passengers and lifeboats pulling away after the Sussex was damaged. German authorities reply to the American note suggesting the torpedoed ship named in April 19 may be the Sussex and say they will investigate certain points in the case.
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Sussex
Smail
Germany
United States
Methodist ritual may eliminate word dev il from services
A proposal to remove the word devil from Methodist Episcopal church services and substitute sin is to be presented at the general conference. A special committee revised the ritual in 1912 and recommends form changes to shorten ceremonies and update language. The plan also proposes a burial of children service and admission rites.
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Baratoga
Metsofist Episcopal Church
General Conference
Countess Markievicz Commuted After Death Sentence
Dublin May 8 Countess Geor giana Markievicr a leading figure in the Irish revolt was sentenced to death by court martial but the sentence was commuted to ten years penal servitude Also Henry OHanrahen’s death sentence was commuted and George Plunkett and John Plunkett brothers of Joseph Plunkett who was executed last week were sentenced to ten years penal servitude
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Dublin
Georgiana Markievicr
Henry
Ohanrahen
George Plunkett
John Pinkett
Joseph Plunkett
Boat sinks as three drown in river tragedy at Paterson
In Paterson New Jersey three men died when a rowboat capsized on the upper Presnie river. The victims named include ManeIne cand iata Jol t Hermain Date' Saget and Peter Gordon. Investigations describe a crowded, turbulent scene with rescuers and bystanders.
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Paterson
N. J
Presnie
Jolt Hermain
Date’ Saget
Peter Gordon
Fragmented report of fatal auto accident in Athens Mov SS?
The readable text describes a fatal car crash with a person named taomp son or similar injury. It notes the neck was broken and mentions crowd control at the scene. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors.
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Athens
D. Taompson
Christian
Mayor as mediator in Youngstown strike talks
Mayor Carroll Thornton and Safety Director James H. Natt pursue mediation between 5,000 striking machinists and sheet metal workers and manufacturers. After last week’s conferences produced no result, they plan to resume efforts this week hoping concessions will be offered by one side.
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Youngstown
May
Carroll Thornton
James H. Natt
Baby Found On Porch In Sandusky May 8
Sheriff findings describe a six week old baby found on a residence porch in Sandusky. Local authorities note the infant’s condition and investigate the circumstances while the community reacts to the alarming discovery.
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Sandusky
Tohn Immel
Hijaris
Safe in Toledo Drug Store Blown and Jewelry Taken
A safe at a city drug store in Archbold Fulton county was blown open. About $65 and several gold watches were stolen. Three men were arrested near Maumee village and are held on suspicion. Also from abroad, reports describe a Russian transport near Corfu, the battleship Russell and a 600-Russian transport hitting a mine and sinking with few survivors. The dead were buried by the British at Malta.
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Toledo, May
Archbold
Fulton County
Maumee Village
Berlin
Toia Sayville
Corfu
Russell
Malta
Germans Make Another Gain In Verdun Sector
German forces pushed along Hill 204 on the Meuse west bank and gained French positions on the eastern slopes after heavy bombardment lasting two days. A second German advance occurred east of the Meuse between Bois de Houdremont and Fort Fouramont, with violent artillery prep and several attacks before success on a 150 yard front. Farther east, guns were active at the Meuse base but no infantry movements were reported there.
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Verdun
Paris
Meuse
Fri- Guy
le Mort Homme
Bethincourt Brook
Corman
Lunx Ting
Bois de Houdremont
Fort Fouramont
Director Clarke Revises Rule 8 For Corn Growing
Clarke of the board of agriculture and director of senior contests announces a Rule 8 revision. The contestant must perform all work on the acre from planting to husking, including planning, maturing, fertilizing, plowing, and seed bed preparation. Assistance is allowed only during husking.
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Clarke
Columbus
J. R. Clarke
Board of Agriculture
Live Stock and Grain Prices Across Cities
East Buffalo and Cleveland report cattle and hog markets with varied steer and heifer prices. Chicago and Pittsburgh list calves, sheep and lambs with mixed lots and regional quotes. broader market notes mention steers, hogs, and sheep trends across multiple cities.
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Phewuneen
Chicago
Ealvon
Ratyte
TY Cleveland
Cattie
Dutohor Stort
Pittsburgh
Catt toSterre
Berlin notes and submarine pledge cloud US relations
Washington debates how to respond as Germany pledges to suspend illegal submarine warfare. President Wilson weighs two approaches while cabinet members seek clarity on Berlin's note and its interpretation of visit and search principles.
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Berlin
Washington
Wilson
Germany
Baldo
United States
Gries
Fki
Priolion
Visit
Ccute
May Die of Injury in Bowling Green Incident
In Bowling Green a student hit by a discus during a field event seriously injured Neddenreip of the North Baltimore school. The thrower was identified as a May &-Pringh pal and the discus struck Neddenreip five feet away, fracturing his skull and risking death.
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Bowling Green
Pringh Pal
Neddenreip
North Baltimore
Neddenteip
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