Speakers Attack Gaillard and Back Henderson in Crichton Rally
Dr. Inge and L Irvine spoke at Odd Fellows hall in Crichton in support of Charles Henderson for governor. They attacked Charles Henderson’s rival B B Comer over lobbying fees and broken promises while condemning Comer’s railroad ties and local option stance. The event highlighted Henderson’s clean record and calls to regulate railroads and improve roads and schools.
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Palmer Gaillard
Comer
Henderson
Uniontown
Harry T. Inge
Crichton
Gaillard
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Charles Henderson
L. €. Irvine
David Holt
A. G. Quinn
Henderson Campaign Committee
Irvine
B. B. Comer
Dr. Inge
Avondale
Ediion Henderson
Deesan Mobile Register
Who
Inge
First War Photos Reach U S From Vera Cruz Landing
The article describes early U S war photographs of Admiral Badger's fleet at Vera Cruz. Images show marines with a light field piece covering inland advance and the main plaza. A second photo shows the wharf and the first boat loading in Mexican territory.
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United States
Gong Weeep
Admiral Badger
Vera Cruz
Surrender Arms Proclamation in Colorado Strike Zone
President authority prompts Secretary of War Garrison to issue a proclamation ordering surrender of arms in Colorado strike districts. Major M Honbrook at Trinidad to direct arms surrender as army guards protect property. Separate verdict finds Major Lester killed by gunshot while on duty with Red Cross insignia in Wallenburg Colorado.
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Associated’ Press
Washington
Garrison
Colorado
United States
M Honbrook
Trinidad
Lester
Wallenburg
Col
P. P. Lester
Red Cross
Fall of Tampico Threatens Bloodier War Over Texas Border
Vera Cruz May 2. Tense fighting near Tampico and Mexican Governor Vera Cruz’s bid to starve Vera Cruz food supply split attention as Reuters reports constitionalist forces massing at Tampico and federal gunboats repelling rebel assault. A pineapple grower H W McClelland was robbed and hung by attackers on a plantation near Santa Lucrecia, later rescued by the Red Cross.
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Vera Cruz
Tampico
United States
Mexico City
H. W
McClelland
el Burro
Santa Lucrecia
Charg
Red Cross
Canada
W. P. Gregory
Shamrock IV to be launched May 25 as Lipton's new challenger
London reports Shamrock IV, Sir Thomas Lipton's new challenger for the America's Cup, will be launched May 25. Trial races are set for the first week in June and run through mid July. The vessel is said to be of original design.
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Lipton
London
Shamrock IV
Thomas Lipton
Lenger
Sewanee Debaters Defeated by Alabama in Telecommunication Debate
In Tuscaloosa on May 2, University of Alabama students won by unanimous decision over Sewanee in a debate on government ownership of telegraph and telephone systems. Alabama argued against the proposition.
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Associated Press
Tuscaloosa
Ala
University of Alabama
Sewanee
Alabama
Henderson wins in Pike County and Comer loses in Avondale
Partial election tally shows 2023 votes for Henderson with 712 against in Pike County Hendersons home area. In Jefferson County Comer's tally lists 4584 for Comer and 84 void or against. Avondale polling shows 282 against Comer.
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Henderson
Jefferson County
Comier
el Comer. Ee
Comer
Avondale
Suffragettes in Chicago Plan Democratic Parade With Cavalry
Chicago organizers announce a two mile suffrage parade led by bands and cavalry riders for May 2. Grace Wilbur Trout heads the march with mounted police, while volunteers assemble by ward to avoid clubs or factions. Governor Dunne to review, Boulevards cleared for the procession.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ene
Egan Pione
Grace Wilbur Trout
Illinois Equal Suffrage Association
Grant Park
Lake Front
Dunne
Nation recalls Vera Cruz battle victims amid rumor of mob killing
Refugees report a German woman Clara Beckmeyer killed by a mob in Mexico City on April 27, but there is no confirmation. The note mentions a memorial event honoring victims of the Vera Cruz fighting and ongoing talk in the nation.
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Vera Cruz
Peage
Clara Beckmeyer
Mexico City
Suffragists Mark Suffrage Day Across New York
In New York City thousands of suffrage supporters rallied in open air events replacing the parade. From Washington Square activists dispersed to neighborhoods while a Carnegie Hall mass meeting, under the Women’s Political Union, will be opened by Mayor Mitchel. Buffalo Troy Syracuse also celebrated with parades and literature distribution in Geneva.
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New York
Five Boroughs
Washington Square
Carnegie Hall
Women’s Political Union
Mitchel
Buffalo
Troy
Syracuse
New York City
Upstate
Geneva
Daphne May Day Fest Attracts Large Crowd
An estimated 2,000 people were expected to reach Daphne by the steamer James A. Carney for May Day celebrations. The program included horse races, two baseball games, speeches by H. H Holmes and James Carney, swimming and athletic events, amid anticipation of turnout surpassing last year's 1,500.
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James A. Carney
Dauphin
Pba
H. H Holmes
James
Sailors and Marines to Be Honored on Vera Cruz Arrivals
The navy department announced that sailors and Marines killed at Vera Cruz will be given national funeral services upon arrival of their bodies aboard the United States cruiser Montana in New York. All cities will be asked to participate, with details to be announced later.
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Washington
Vera Cruz
United States
Montana
New York
Navy Department
Riz Named Foreign Minister in Huerta Cabinet
Licentiate Esteba Riz is appointed minister of foreign affairs in the Huerta cabinet succeeding Portillo y Rojas. The Spanish ambassador was informed by cable and mediators notified. Riz, former secretary to Portillo, aided mediation talks and officials say the change will not hinder mediation progress.
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Washington
Esteba Riz
Huerta
Portillo Y Rojas
Ruiz
Portillo
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