German steamer Kronprinzessin Cecilie returns to Vera Cruz unreached
A German steamer Kronprinzessin Cecilie carrying arms for Huerta sailed back to Vera Cruz without debarking, with Bavaria following suit. The incident risks a seizure or blockade at Puerto Mexico, while mediation talks at Niagara Falls approach May 18. Reinforcement plans for Vera Cruz proceed quietly, avoiding any open conflict.
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Arma
Muerte Raturne
Vera Cruz
Atores
Washington
Kronpringessin Cecilo
Huerta
Vera Crux
Puerto Mexico
Germany
Niagara Falls
Mexico City
Funston
Madame Nordica Dead at Batavia After Illness
Madame Lillian Nordica the famed American soprano died in Batavia Java on Sunday night after nervous prostration and pneumonia. She had sailed on the Tasman and went ashore on Bramble Key in Papua December 28. Born in Maine in 1859, she married three times and won global fame.
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Java
Lillian Nordica
Madame Nordica
Tasman
Bramble Key
Papua
Bowery
New York
Aoprano
Grave Church
Boston
Maine
Knox Opposes Toll Exemption Repeal In Treaty Claim
Secretary of State Philander Knox defended the U S position on Panama canal tolls saying American coastwise ships are exempt and this exemption does not violate the Lay Muncefote treaty He rejected Britain's protest and argued against repeal of the exemption in Washington Sunday night.
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Washington
Philander
Knox
Tuft
Great Britain
United States
Mexican War Official Denies American Allegation
Gen Blanquet minister of war stated the Americans had extended their mace and poured into the war, which Brigadier General Funston notified Washington had no truth in the report.
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Geneat Blanquet
Funston
Washington
Strikers Surrender Weapons in Trinidad District Clash
Reports describe a Saturday confrontation in the Trinidad district near the We tent colony at Santafuel helichta where strikers and local forces clashed. Dozens surrendered to the federal army amid chaos as four were reported killed and several women wounded.
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Frinhlad
Colo—steikera
Trinidad
Santafuel Helichta
Ludlow
Federal
General Strike 16 Vetoed by Miners
The United Mine Workers of America executive board adjourned in Indianapolis after a session on Colorado Ohio and West Virginia miner conditions. The board advised against a general strike at this time while expressing strong support for Colorado miners and condemning John D Rockefeller Jr for not aiding a settlement. An appeal for aid was authorized amid worsening conditions.
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Indianapolis
Ind
International
United Mine Workers of America
John P. White
Colorado
Ohio
West Virginia
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Dorado
Colorado Striker Relief Fund Attracts Wide Support
A large number of individuals and organizations have sought permission from International officers to contribute to the fund dedicated to maintaining the strike rs in Colorado. The request underscores broad backing from labor and allied groups seeking to aid the ongoing Colorado labor action and its participants.
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Colorado
Senator Goff Attacks Wilson Over Panama Tolls Plank
West Virginia Republican Senator Goff charged in the senate that President Wilson’s stance on the Panama tolls exemption is indefensible. He cited remarks by platform committee members at the Baltimore Democratic convention and noted Wilson dropped the exemption. Also reported: new uniforms for bluejackets arriving as part of preparedness efforts. 600 uniforms received for Navy personnel on Monday in Washington.
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Washington
Baltimore
Goff
West Virginia
Republicr
Senate
Wilsons Netlon
Panama
Failed to Convict Diggs in Turbulent Trial
Ian Pratvlaco Maury, an architect, was acquitted Thursday by a jury in a high profile case. Diggs gained notoriety last year after a white slavery conviction. A mother witnessed tragedy in Utilee, N. V-Percival Van News reported an aviator killed when his pen biplane stalled. Lapses in Venezuela reports and field circles fed confusion about revolutionary beats in Vor.
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Ian Pratvlaco
Maury Blew
Erlebina
Tons Agaiost Ge Powrring
Halwar
Utiee
Percival
Thie City
Vans Dene
Bie
Jean
Rud
la Iulare
Venezuela
Bandit General Demands Tribute From Northern Mexican Ranches
A threat from General Rodrigo Quevedo demands large cash payments from three Chihuahua cattle companies or he will destroy wind mills and cause cattle deaths. The letter, aiming at Palomas Land and Cattle, Pedro Cattle, and Corralitos Cattle, asks for 5000, 1000, and 3132 dollars respectively to be left near Nogales Arizona. Efforts will be made to seek military action from Carranza and Villa to capture or disperse Quevedo, who has ties to Huerta and recruits from federal detachments.
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el Paso
Texas
Chihuahua
Rodrigo Quevedo
Quevado
Palomas Land and Cattle Company
Huerta
Con
Federal
Gonzalez Elected President in Costa Rica
Washington Costa Rican Minister Calvo announced on Sunday that Alfredo Gonzalez, the first designate, has been chosen as president of the republic. The move marks a historic handover as Gonzalez assumes leadership and Calvo confirms the appointment.
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Gonsalez
Washington
Calvo
Alfred Gonzalez
Earthquake and Eruption Destroy Several Villages Near Etna
An earthquake and volcanic eruption near Mount Etna devastate villages from Zaffarone to Giarre, killing 140 and injuring 50. Linera reports 110 dead and 300 hurt, with Bonglardo 13 dead and 27 injured, and Cosenza 16 killed. Bridges and tunnels collapsed halt trains. desolation blankets the region as residents seek aid. The Colombian treaty, Pagama divides, and Countess of Aberdean elected president of the International Council of Women are noted.
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Stelly
Mount Etna
Zaffaron
Mount Ena
Ace Reale
Giarre
Liners
Pisano
Santa Venerina
Linera
Bonglardo
Cosen- Unt
Hogota
Congress
Colombia
United States
Pagama
Countess of Abardeen
Rome
Countess of Aberdean
International Council of Women
Destroyers Salt for Tampico and Villa deposes governor
Galveston Texas report states U S naval forces lie off Tampico and are tasked to depose the governor of Chihuahua while Villa’s forces move toward Monterey. The Howley and Warrington torpedo boats are mentioned in action as the fleet prepares for coastal operations. Troops for Monterey assemble from the Villa system as a base for projected military movements.
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Galveston
Texas
United
Paso
Tex
Manuel
Hao Himes
Tampico
Franchsca Villa
Howley and
Warrington
Weidnwaday
Explosion at Panama dynamite magazine kills eight
An explosion Tuesday morning at the Panama government dynamite magazine killed eight people and injured nineteen others. The property was damaged and authorities investigated the cause of the blast.
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Panama
Government of Paname Dynamite Magazine
Anarchy Possible if Huerta Fails
General Funston reports to Secretary Garrison that refugees from Mexico City warn of potential Huerta collapse and ensuing chaos. A midnight War Department conference with General Staff clarifies no American offensive is ordered while the administration weighs possible outcomes and responses.
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Garrison
Staf
Army
Washington
Vera Crus
War Department
Wotherspoon
Data
México City
Mexico City
General Funston
Huerta
Washington Administration
Army plans 50000 strong expedition to Mexico City sources say
War department officials consider placing a large force near Vera Cruz or on transport within striking distance to march on Mexico City if needed. A division of 15000 could face multiple attacks along the route with possible heavy losses, while a larger force might deter resistance. London reports Prince Alexander of Teckia to succeed the Duke of Connaught as Governor General of Canada.
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Roder
War Department
Vera Cruz
Mexico City
Rall Road
London
Prince Alexander of
Teckia
Ban on Imported Labor Ties Troops to Ludlow Camp
President Wilson through the War Department ordered no recruitment of strikebreakers in southern Colorado. Major Holbrook reported a time limit for arming deliveries and the rehabilitation of the Ludlow camp with compliance details. The plan requires a roll of inhabitants and former employers, with a trusted overseer, while only workers actually employed at the mines may return.
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Trinidad
Colo
Wilson
War Department
James Lochett
Colorado
W. A. Holbrook
Holbrook
Lockett
Ludlow
Major Holbrook
Fort ends own life by rifle in Santa Barbara home
Charles W Post, millionaire founder of Coral Foods and noted anti union propagandist, killed himself with a concealed rifle in his Santa Barbara winter home Saturday. He had lived in Battle Creek with thousands of workers and led civic efforts.
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Coral Foods
Santa Barbara
Charles W Post
Battle Creek
Mich
Post
National Citizens’ Industrial Association of America
Coat of Mexican Trouble, Washington
The first large memorandum of expense on the Mexican crisis was sent to Congress. It lists estimates totaling 2,701,427 for pay subsistence supplies horses barracks transportation and engineering work for troops now at Vera Cruz and on the Mexican border.
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Washington
Congress
House
Os Vera Crus
Bor
Mexican Delegates on Their Way to Niagara Falls
Senator Emillio Rabass, Augustin Rodrigues and Luis Riguero, three delegates for Provisional President Huerta, left Vera Cruz by train Saturday to attend the mediation conference at Niagara Falls.
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Emillio Rabass
Augustin Rodrigues
Luis Riguero
Huerta
Niagara Falls
Vera Crus
Lagan Freed at Juarex After Spy Charge
James Lagan, an American of African descent, freed from jail in Juarex, Mexico after nearly three months on a charge of being a federal spy. Protests against imported labor noted in Denver. The Colorado Federation of Labor sent a telegram to Edward Batg regarding alleged importation and strike breakers in coal fields. Abraham Lincoln statue to be erected in London’s Parliament Square next year, announced by the Americas committee.
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Colorado Senate
John J. Tierney
Ammons
Juarex
Colorado Mate Federation of Labor
Edward L. Batgative
Colorado
Broskere
Linsoln
Lenton
New York
Abraham Linsoln
London
Canning
Ferliement
Americas
Cealapary Committee
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