Scott Reaches Washington After Border Talks
Major General Scott arrived from the border and will confer with Secretary Lansing after reporting his parleys with General Obregon. Washington may see President Wilson as the cabinet weighs diplomatic negotiations and interviews with the Mexican ambassador designate. General Funston began plans to reorganize the border patrol to protect residents from raiders. General Pershing denied any move toward a border shift.
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Washington
Scott
Lansing
Obregon
Cay- Tangi
Wilson
Eureo Arredondo
War Department
Funston
Langhorne
Glenn Springs
Bonquillas
Carranza
Mexico
Frederick Funstone
Pershing Says Mexican Expedition Faces No Immediate Attack
General Pershing, commander of the expedition into Mexico, toured the camp near Las Cruces and rejected alarmist rumors. He stated the army is fully able to cope with any potential attack and noted there is no danger of an attack from any source.
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Mexico
Columbus
N. M
Pershing
Laciine de [Tascate
Ojow
Auto crash near Willoughby kills one injures six
A high speed crash on Lake Shore boulevard three miles west of Willoughby killed Paul Klepao and badly hurt Peter Shimrock while six others suffered minor injuries. The auto was wrecked after rounding a curve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Lake Shore Boulevard
Willoughby
Paul Klepao
Peter Shimrock
Funston Orders Probe of Fort Bliss Fires
General Funston directs an investigation into two incendiary fires at Fort Bliss El Paso Texas. Troop stables hay and horse feed burned while guards stood nearby amid suspicions the acts were by Mexicans as the quartermaster house also burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Bliss
el Paso
Tex
Fred Funston
George Bell, Jr
Russians and Turks Active in Asia Minor
London reports ongoing Russian and Turkish attacks across Asia Minor with fighting near the Black Sea coast and west of the Persian border. Russian forces push toward Mesopotamia aiming for Baghdad while Ottoman troops defend against heavy Russian and German artillery actions.
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London
Nouth
Black Sea
Kragingon
Ashkala
Turka
Moxal
Bagdad
Rowanduz
Kasr-t Shirin
Explosion damages Chicago warehouse on May 15
A bomb exploded at Kotek Brothers' warehouse and garage on the South Side wounding windows and causing terror. Frank Kotek, president, blames a furniture movers' association which he and the firm refused to join.
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Chicago
Kotek Brothers
Frank Kotek
Furniture Movers’ Association
Returning Americans Split Over McAdoo Peru Incident
Americans in Lima and New York dispute Secretary McAdoo and party's refusal to accept Peruvian hospitality after Ben ton McMillin’s official invitation. Peruvians condemn the visit denial citing bubonic plague claims, while several Americans say the decision was proper and exaggerated. Pictures show Secretary McAdoo and the Tennessee at Miraflores lock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Guyer
Lima
New York
McAdoo
Callao
Peru
Tennessee
Miraflores Lock
Panama Canal
Go is Mad at Sea and Slashes Two Men
Mortimer G. Gibson of Washington went mad aboard the steamship Philadelphia two days out of Liverpool and brandished a razor for fifteen minutes threatening others. He was placed in a straight jacket after injuring two men and died the next day at sea. Meanwhile near Le Mort Homme German artillery bombarded French lines and French mines destroyed German trenches in the Argonne.
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New York
Mortimer G. Gibson
Washington
Philadelphia
Liverpool
Gibson
Dead Man's Hill
le Mort Homme
Bois Des Laoges
Roye
la Fille Morte
Argonne
Touring car wreck kills three in Dallas May 15
Dallas May 15 Miss Willie Walls twenty Mite Ella Jackson sixteen and Ernnest Donaldson thirty five were killed when a large touring car driven by Panls Munger skidded and overturned in a ditch. Mrs A Austin sustaining a crushed leg Marion Sampler seriously bruised Ennis Munger shoulder dislocated. British steamer sunk Kretria 25 tons built 1901 sailed from Tampa for La Pallice France April 19.
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Dallas
Tex
Willie Walls
Ella Jackson
Ernnest Donaldson
Panls Munger
A. Austin
Marion Sampler
Ennis Mun
London
Kretlin
St. John
Tampa
la Pallice
France
Auto race tragedy claims two on Sheepshead Bay track
New York May 15 Carl Limners and mechanician R Pallett were killed as their car crashed into a guard rail on the Sheepshead Bay track during the Metropolitan trophy race. A second driver was seriously injured. the incident occurred on the fifteenth lap of the 160 tile contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Carl Limners
R. Pallett
Sheepebeaé Pay Track
Unclear violent incident report involving husband and wife
A garbled OCR item reports a man, Adam Turska, 49, who allegedly attacked his wife at her home then killed himself. The fragment mentions neck injuries, a police or court reference, and mentions meeting children, with references to Toledo and a possible suspect or identity.
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Adam ‘Turska
Vollee Gay
Women Run Down In Cleveland Auto Crash
Mrs J M Spellman fifty eight and her sister Mrs Frank Chapman forty nine of Sharon Center Ohio are in serious condition after being struck by an automobile in Cleveland Emma Corlett driver of the car was arrested on a charge of violating traffic ordinances police report the incident occurred in Cleveland and involved a collision with two women pedestrians.
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Cleveland
J. M. Spellman
This City
Frank Chapman
Sharon Center
Emma Corlett
Boy shoots his sister near Liberty Center in accident
May 15 report from Napoleon details six year old Beulah Bonnough fatally shot in the head by her eight year old brother who likely misfired a rifle while aiming at a target elm. The bullet struck her right temple as neighbors investigated the accident.
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Napoleon
Buelah
H. M. Bonnough
Liberty Center
Terinte
Child Falls Into Cistern in Troy Tragedy
Dayton report: Charles Cross Jr four year old son of Charles Cross Sr president of the Troy Manufacturing Company in Troy Ohio fell into a cistern at his home and drowned.
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Dayton
Charles Cross, Jr
Charles Cross
Troy Manufacturing Company
Troy, O
Willard to Defend Title Against Fulton in Minnesota
May 15 reports say heavyweight champion Jess Willard will defend his title against Fred Fulton of Rochester, Minnesota, in a ten round bout or longer. Promoters Tom Jones and Mike Collins signed articles. bids open until July 1. location to be set with inducements offered by the club for Labor Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dons Willard
Fred Fulton
Minnesota
Chicago
Jens Willard
Rochester
Minn
Tom Jones
Willitd
Mike Collins
Hudson
Putton
Trial of Sir Roger Casement Opens in Bow Street
London May 15 Sir Roger Casement faced treason charges as proceedings began at Bow Street Police Court with three leading English judges presiding. Crown counsel George Duffy and Arteman Jones to act for prisoners. Carson offered defense but declined. Civil unrest and Irish rebellion details frame broader questions on martial law and Dublin freedoms under Asquith.
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Ulster
Ite
Roger
Ireland
Tower of London
Casement
Dublin
Birthday Gift Plans Spark Gentle Banter
Tom asks Biltty what he will buy for his birthday gift and Biltty replies she does not know but expects something stylish and expensive. The exchange shows affectionate teasing in a St. Louis Globe Democrat item.
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Tom
Biltty
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Live Stock and Grain Prices From East Buffalo and Other Markets
Regional livestock and grain listings report cattle, hogs, sheep, and calves with varied prices across East Buffalo Chicago Cleveland Pittsburgh Cincinnati Boston and Toledo markets. Prices show steers calves cows heifers hogs and lambs with mixed demand and regional bids.
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East Buffalo
Ing
Owen
Iamhs
Chicago
Gattio
Atockere
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Culver
Henry
Cincinnati
Cannte Rhotee
Iehis
SGA SD Einem
Stet Bho
Dibbie Sheen
Hebes Ani
Boer
Report on Army Reorganization and Naval Building Plan
Washington May 15 The House and Senate conferees report an agreement on the army reorganization bill creating a standing army of 206000 expandable to 254000 with a federalized reserve force of 425000. The package includes ultrate manufacturing plants, vocational education, and military training camps with federal support. The Navy building program aims for swift passage, as revenue plans are readied by committees after June conventions.
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Washington
House
Senate
Congress
National
Wilson
Segilar
Rennte
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Iid
Fehl
Fatally Injured Woman in Street Crash
Mrs Emma Cameron twenty eight mother of five children and daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Battelger was struck by a roadster driven by B H Bchenrode. She was taken to St Francis hospital by a passing taxicab. Her injuries were severe with possible internal damage and may result in death.
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Coluntue
Emma Cameron
Andrew Battelger
B. H. Bchenrode
St Francis Hospital
Akete
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Asia Minor
M’adoo
Tennessee Ingmiraflores Loch
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Murgayilie
Meyi
Charles Girth
Rory
Hileshi
Ene Speer
Toledo
Anthony Jane
Hitler
Loken
Sir Roger Casement
Asquith
Boston
Neores
Detaine
Dover
Blanding
National Guard
Naval
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