Huerta Considers Resigning If US Loans and Leases Sought
Western Newspaper Union reports Huerta would retire only if the United States loans Mexico 400 million dollars and leases Magdalena Bay for 99 million, barring Venustiano Carranza while allowing Huerta to name his successor. Carranza supporters doubt the move will end the conflict.
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Union
Vera Cruz
Victoriano Huerta
Mexico
United States
Magdalena Bay
Venustiano Carranza
Huerta
Mexico City
United Press
Purchasing Agents Get Busy Along Border
El Paso Texas reports a flurry of activity as constitutionalist purchasing agents rush to acquire arms and ammunition after news that shipping arms into Tampico faces no prohibition. The U S administration is blamed for the sudden push to stockpile amid northern Mexico tensions.
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el Paso
Tex
Mexico
Tampico
United States
Intervention Only Solution Shaped by Mexican Leaders
Wayne A. White, grand master Mason of Mexico, in St Louis for a Masonic conference, says American intervention is the only solution to Mexico’s troubles. He notes some Huerta allies seek U S control to safeguard business while Mexicans insult U S citizens amid perceived cowardice.
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United States
St. Louis
Wayne A. White
Mexico
Huerta
Mex
Ico
Villa advances on Saltillo as fighting erupts north of city
Juarez reports that Villa's advance guard clashed with federal outposts north of Saltillo. After an hour of fighting the federals withdrew. Villa’s Torreon division of over 15,000 men began marching from Paredes toward Saltillo for the assault on the stronghold.
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Juarez
Mexico
Saltillo
Torreon
Parras
Francisco Villa
Villa
Paredon
Huerta Must Go as Mediation Talks Conclude
In Washington General Victoriano Huerta faces a choice between exile in Europe or death before a victorious constitutionalist army. The mediation conference in Canada will likely demand Huerta’s removal, signaling the end of his dictatorship regardless of Carranza or commission success.
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Washington
Victoriano Huerta
Europe
Mexico
Canada
Carranza
Huerta
Ultimatum to Colorado Legislature on War-Time Action
President Wilson issues a warning that federal troops may leave the Colorado strike zone unless the state legislature ends its inaction. Senate debate flares as Governor Ammons is denounced by progressives and refuses to present the president’s message. Predictions rise that militiamen will return to coal districts and federal troops may be recalled.
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Colorado
Wilson
Sime
Senate
Ammons
Assembly
Mortality in Panama Canal Zone Hits Near 2200
Representative Young reports about 2,190 canal zone workers died from accidents and fevers between May 1904 and March 1914. He notes the toll exceeds fatalities from wounds in the War of 1812 and Mexican War combined, comparing to earlier conflicts.
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Washington
Panama Canal
Young
North Dakota
Jail Time Looms for 24 Dynamiting Case Defendants
Chicago report says nineteen of the twenty four dynamiting case defendants must surrender by June 6 to Leavenworth prison or be sent to federal penitentiary from Chicago. Five had already returned to prison after appeals denied new trials.
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Chicago
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Federal
Leavenworth
Kan
Five Nebraska Cadets to Graduate From West Point
Five Nebraska boys will graduate from West Point with second lieutenant ranks on June 1. Lincoln’s Allen Parker Cowgill and Richard Bolles Paddock join Pleasant Hill’s Harry C Ingles, Omaha’s Thomas G Lanthier, and Fort Robinson’s Dabney Otey Elliott. The class numbers 107 and is among the largest in years.
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West Point
Lincoln
Nebraska
Allen Parker Cowgill
Richard Bolles Paddock
Harry C. Ingles
Pleasant Hill
Thomas G. Lanthier
Omaha
Dabney Otey Elliott
Fort Robinson
State University
Military Academy
Flag presentation marks Grand Island G A R parade
Grand Island Nebraska saw a Grand Army of the Republic program with a parade over a mile long. More than 600 veterans lined up and over 2,000 public school children attended as the Ladies of the G A R presented a silk flag and Abraham Lincoln portrait to Dodge school, the city’s oldest. Comrade George C. Humphrey presided in the absence of Department Commander Dempster.
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Grand Island
Neb
Grand Army
Abraham Lincoln
Dodge School
Dempster
George C. Humphrey
Anti-Trust Legislation Moves Through House Rules
Washington formal steps to start the administration anti trust program began when the house rules committee met to formulate a rule for expeditious passage of the three bills. House leaders expect debate to start midweek and consider possible Senate compromise if all bills cannot pass before July 15.
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Union News Service
Washington
Congress
House Rules Committee
House
Senate
Colorado Mines Draw Sharp Lines Over Rights and Toll Dispute
In Denver the secretary of war assures no immediate removal of federal troops from the strike region in Colorado. Governor Ammons seeks cavalry protection until state control is ready and hints militia stay unless needed. Mediation steps are being considered as talks continue on water rights and canal tolls.
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Union News Service
Denver
Secretary of War
Colorado
Ammons
United States Cavalry
Plan to Arbitrate Dispute in Senate Discussed
Washington. With the canal tolls exemption controversy nearing a vote sentiment in the senate favors substituting a resolution that would submit the dispute between the United States and Great Britain to an international tribunal. Some senators doubt passage at voting time but many support the idea.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Great Britain
Nebraska Editors Gather for Week at Epworth Lake Park
The Nebraska Editorial association plans a full June 18 to 24 at Epworth Lake park in Lincoln. Secretary Johns notes the event offers rambles, tents, lake dips, and innovations for members plus activities for wives and kids.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska Editorial Association
Johns
Epworth Lake Park
Freight traffic plans for Panama Canal berthing system
A commission led by Carroll J. Smith and J. M. Barrett studies berthing ships and rapid cargo transfers to Panama Railroad trains. The group aims to establish efficient handling, assess reasonable charges, and ensure a fair return on canal investments once the waterway opens.
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Washington
Isthmus
Panama
Carroll 8. Smith
New York City
J. M. Barrett
Buffalo
Norfolk cows show TB in first milk ordinance tests
In Norfolk Nebraska half of the first forty nine cows tested under the new pure milk ordinance in the railroad shipping pen were found with tuberculosis. Other herd cows exhibited symptoms and most afflicted animals were Holsteins shipped from New York.
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Norfolk
Neb
New York
Hungarian Premier Challenges Committeeman to Duel
Budapest reports Count Stephan Tisza the Hungarian premier challenged Stephan Rakovsky to a duel after a lively altercation in a committee room of the Hungarian parliament.
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Budapest
Hungary
Stephan Tisza
Stephan Rakovsky
Watermelons Sell at Four Dollars Each in St Louis
The first watermelons of the season went on sale in St Louis for four dollars each. A Florida shipment delivered nine melons to local markets, marking the start of the new crop.
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St. Louis
Florida
Water rights valuation debated by railway commission
Lincoln Nebraska state officials weigh assigning tangible property value to water rights granted to individuals. Chairman Clarke and Chief Engineer Forbes review a recent Supreme Court decision as irrigation boards clash with boosters over how Nebraska develops its resources.
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Lincoln
Neb
Railway Commission
Superior
Clarke
Forbes
Valuation Department
United States Supreme Court
Irrigation Board
Gotch to Referee Big Lightweight Bout in Lincoln
Lincoln hosts an unusual sporting event Thursday evening June 4 with Owen Daily defending the state lightweight title against Johnny Billiter of Toledo. Frank Gotch worlds champion will referee the contest at Antelope park at 8 15. A large canopy protects the ring and electric arcs light the grandstand for spectators.
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Lincoln
Neb
Owen Daily
Johnny Billiter
Toledo
Frank Gotch
Antelope
Thirteen Days in an Open Boat Survivors Rescued
After thirteen days at sea five survivors of the freight steamer Columbian were rescued by the revenue cutter Seneca off Sable Island. Eleven crew members had died from injuries or privations since the ship burned on May 3 and bodies were cast overboard.
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Halifax
United States Revenue
Seneca
Sable Island
Corning Bank Closes After Deposit Run
The National Bank of Corning failed to open Friday after about $50,000 in deposits were withdrawn in a run. The comptroller of the currency ordered the closure and W. W. Smith of St. Louis, bank examiner, is in charge.
Massive Masons Parade Opens Missouri Masonic Home Cornerstone
About 10 000 Masons joined a parade in St Louis preceding the cornerstone laying for the Missouri Masonic Home building. The event was reviewed by 37 grand masters from 35 states plus Canada and Mexico.
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St. Louis
Masonic Home of
Missouri
Canada
Mexico
Ministers Vote to Ban Tobacco Use at Conference
Oklahoma City ministers meeting at the general conference south voted 118 to 116 to abstain from tobacco use in the future, a decision reached during last week’s session. The outcome reflects a sharp division on health and conduct standards within the conference.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Methodist Episcopal Ministers
General Conference
Uncertain Mexican political turmoil described at hacienda
A traveler hears a surreal exchange about shifting leaders in Mexico. The dialogue names a series of leaders from yesterday to tomorrow, with soldiers roaming Buenavista and Miguel Formaida hidden, ending with a distant chime as life goes on at the mesa ranch.
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Jose
Senor
Buenavista
Miguel Formaida
Miguel
Like Rear Brakeman
Redd i It is said practically all the railway employes of Prussia have served in the army. Greene I suppose where there's trouble ahead they all put for the rear.
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iIt
Prussia
Greene
Whiskbroom Mustache Breaks Engaged Muse
A judge quotes a quarrel over a broken engagement to Cholly, noting the suitor’s whiskbroom mustache that kept brushing the other’s complexion off during the dispute. The line underscores a humorous yet sharp courtroom exchange.
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Cholly
Unclear Quote on Conservatism and Fining
A fragmented exchange questions a conservative figure's actions and asserts he will not be fined for loftering, though the text is incomplete and lacks verifiable context or identified individuals.
Snappy Banter and Witty Zingers in an Odd Exchange
A string of quips and puns builds around a hotel front and a Welsh rarebit case. Jokes touch on commitment, music, and inevitables like birth and death. The playful exchanges lean on wordplay and quick retorts.
Living advertisement for Postum promotes caffeine free drink
A Tennessean recounts health gains after stopping coffee and switching to Postum. She details headaches from caffeine withdrawal, learning to prepare Postum, weight gain from 117 to 170 pounds, and credits Postum with improved health. The ad claims two forms Instant and regular Postum with similar per cup cost and promotes the slogan There’s a Reason.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
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