Bandits Routed by Eleventh Cavalry Near Cusihuiriachic
A full squadron of two hundred thirty men of the Eleventh cavalry surprised and routed a larger force of Villa bandits at Ojos Azules, seventeen miles south of Cusihuirachic. Forty two bandits were killed and a number wounded. No American casualties reported. Army planes will be equipped for bomb drops as armament improvements are planned.
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Namiquipa
Golumbus
N. M
Eleventh Cavalry
Ojos Azules
Cusihuirachic
Pursuit Continues After Mexican Band Surprised
Mexicans fled in panic after a surprise attack, springing from pallets in disarray. Major Howze chases the scattered remnants of the band tied to the Villa standard, likely the same group defeated at Temochi on April 22 by Colonel Dodd's command.
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Howze
Villa
Temochi
Dodd
Army planes to drop bombs tested at Columbus New Mexico
Plans have been made to equip new army aeroplanes in Columbus with bombs and bomb dropping devices. The ordnance office will cooperate with the aviation section to plan dropping devices and test European machine gun types. Armored motorcycles with machine guns are also being prepared. The American command under Major Robert L. Howze pursued bandits led by Generals Cruz Dominguez and Julio Acosta, who were encamped in Ojos Azules.
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Columbus
N. M
Ordnance Office
Robert L. Howze
Cruz Dominguez
Julio Acosta
Ojos Azules
Weather Forecast For Alabama And Mississippi
Forecast from Washington on May 6 says fair conditions for Alabama and Mississippi with clear skies tonight and Sunday. Winds light. Temperatures mild across both states.
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Washington
Alabama
Mississippi
Crown Prince Resumes Verdun Fight With Fresh German Division
London reports heavy fighting in Verdun as German forces attack near Hill 304 southwest of Avecourt on the French left flank. Paris war office notes violent bombardment, partial trench evacutions, and French artillery repelling costly German assaults aided by bayonets. Dutch dispatches claim Zeppelin L-9 sighting over the North Sea after prior Zeppelin destruction.
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London
Verdun
Meuse
Dead Man's Hill
Avecourt
Paris War Office
North Sea
Police Relief Holds Election Tomorrow
The Police Relief Association will elect officers at its annual meeting Sunday morning. Three candidates vie for president including Levine Bauer and Gus Phillips, with Henry Farmer also mentioned but not actively campaigning. Treasurer John H. Bressingham reports the group cleared over $300 from a recent grand ball at German Relief Hall.
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Police Relief Association
Levine Bauer
Gus Phillips
Henry Farmer
John H. Bressingham
German Relief Hall
Seats Selling Fast For Two Concerts
The New York Philharmonic Orchestra concerts require reservations by 4 pm to hold seats. Tickets go on sale at Lyric Theatre on Monday, with unsold seats released then. Hans Curiel of the Music Lovers' Association will be at City Bank Building office until 6 pm, as demand remains strong and a good turnout is expected for both performances.
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New York Philharmonic Orchestra
Lyric Theatre
Music Lovers’ Association
Hans Curiel
City Bank
Timber falls kill 20 year old at Barrett Lumber Plant
Sam Dott, a 20 year old man identified as a Negro, was crushed to death when lumber fell on him at the Barrett Lumber Company plant near the Telegraph road. Coroner G A Thomas examined the scene and the body after the accident reported at 8 30 Saturday morning.
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Sam Dott
Barrett Lumber Company
G. A. Thomas
Telegraph Road
Dott
Smith Defends L and N in I C C Reports
Milton H. Smith president of the Louisville and Nashville railroad testifies on the Interstate Commerce Commission reports to the Senate. He accuses the commission of errors and prejudice against the L and N regarding Pensacola Mobile and New Orleans, and threatens contempt if cross examination continues.
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Washington
Milton H. Smith
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate
Himezelf
Jouett
Louisville
Nashville
Folk
Meyer
W. P. G. Harding
Federal Reserve Board
Oe N
State of Alabama
Thesuas Iy First National Bank
Harding
Crect
Eppenee
French Driven From Trenches By German Fire
Paris reports the French evacuated part of trenches on Hill 304 in the Verdun sector due to an unusually violent German bombardment. The war office said German attempts to advance were checked, with heavy losses to the fresh division. Attacks north and northwest of Hill 304 were repulsed at bayonet point.
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Paris
Hill 304
Verdun
Meuse
War Office
Dutch Vessel Reports Crippled Zeppelin Over North Sea
A Rotterdam dispatch says the Dutch fishing boat arrived at Ameland reporting the Zeppelin L-9 seen flying very low over the North Sea yesterday and appearing badly damaged.
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Tondon
Rotterdam
Daily News
Ameland
North Sea
Vesteey
French fleet sinks giant Zeppelin over Saloniki harbor
A Havas dispatch from Saloniki reports the entire population witnessed the destruction yesterday morning of the German Zeppelin shot down by the French fleet in the harbor. The airship was among the newest and largest type known as the super Zeppelin.
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Paris
Havas
Saloniki
Soukhomlinoff imprisoned in Peter and Paul fortress
General Soukhomlinoff former Russian minister of war has been jailed in the Peter and Paul fortress after a preliminary inquiry by Senator Bogorodsky into charges of criminal negligence and high treason in managing the army. He resigned last June and was stripped of membership in the council of empire in March as an inquiry into ammunition shortages was ordered.
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London
Soukhomlinof
Peter and Paul
Petrograd
Bogorodsky
Soukhomlinoff
Council of Empire
British colonial prisoners count by belligerent total 37074
Figures released show 37,074 British colonial troops as prisoners. The Germans hold 26800, Turks 9796, Bulgarians 449, and Austrians only two.
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London
Fair Weather Forecast for Sunday Across Regions
The forecast predicts fair weather tonight and Sunday with little temperature change. Light shifting winds accompany a gentle breeze as spring is expected to feel mild in most sections, following recent cold spells in parts of the West and some rain in the Lake region, North Atlantic, and North Pacific.
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Lake Region
North Atlantic States
North Pacific
N C M and C changes passenger schedule in Mobile
The North Carolina, Mobile and Central line adjusts times for trains to better serve visitors. Train No 2 will depart at 6 19 a m and reach Mobile at 6 10 p m. Train No 3 now arrives at 11 10 a m. Train No 1 leaves Mobile at 1 10 p m.
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Mobile
Women train at Chevy Chase service camp led by Mrs Wilson
Woodrow Wilson visits the Chevy Chase Maryland training camp where 200 maids and matrons learn preparedness skills. They practice gun handling and first aid while performing camp chores such as peeling potatoes and washing dishes under Mrs Wilson’s direction.
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Woodrow Wilson
Chevy Chase
Major John McBride Shot in Dublin Rebellion Fallout
Major John McBride, once leader of Sinn Fein, is reported shot after a court martial. Sentences for Thomas Hunter and William Cosgrave, tied to McBride, are commuted to life in prison. McBride, Boer War veteran and ally of Maud Gonne, later lectured in America on Irish politics.
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John McBride
Dublin
United States
London
John Eeme
Sinn Fein
Thomas Hunter
William Cos Ve
Major McBride
America
Major Join McBride
Joubert
Paris
Miss Maud Gonne
Ireland
Jean d’Arc
Major
McBride Delive
McBride
Nationalist Party
Plunkett Weds Moments Before Rebellion Death
In Dublin on May 6 Joseph Plunkett a rebellion leader married Miss Giffard sister of Mrs. Thomas Mac Donagh widow of an early rebel. The ceremony occurred an hour before his execution by court martial.
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Dublin
London
Joseph Plunkett
Miss Giffard
Thomas MacDonagh
Former American minister Sullivan to be released in Dublin
Dublin May 6 James M Sullivan former American minister to the Dominican republic has been imprisoned in Dublin Castle for days on charges tied to the Irish rebellion. Officials say he will be released today Edward L Adano an American in Dublin has been active in Sullivan's case and visited the castle for conferences with officials.
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Dublin
London
James M. Sullivan
Dominican Republic
Dublin Castle
Edward L. Adasno
Sullivan
Junior Indoor Baseball League Saturday Doubleheader
Two games of indoor baseball are scheduled at the YMCA. The Fords face the Cubs and the Kill Kiucke meet the Gullz. All four teams are near the league lead, promising two solid contests.
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Y. M. Co
Ford Is Sued Over Naval Preparedness Libel
The Navy League filed a libel suit in the district supreme court against Henry Ford seeking 60000 damages. The action alleges Ford's public statements opposing military preparedness damage the League’s reputation and activity.
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Washington
Navy League
District Supreme Court
Henry Ford
Ford
T H Smith Spends Most in Mobile County Campaign
The Mobile County race shows Chancellor Thomas H Smith spending 766.85 to top expense accounts filed in probate court. Norville R Leigh Jr follows at 659.60, with other candidates reporting minimal or no expenditures. Listed totals include several judges and clerks, while school commissioners and peace candidates report nothing spent to date.
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T.H. Smith
Mobile County
Norville R. Leigh, Jr
Justice of the Peace
C. Quart
J. G. Bowen
Thhe County
Democratic Executive Committee
Woodrow Wilson Democratic Club of
Mobile
Lst
Price Williams
Thomas H. Smith
Samuel B. Browne
C. J. Semmes
Claude A. Grayson
Safford Berney
George E. Stone
B. Dorion
Ed D. Laurendine
H. Smith
Ed J. Huet
John 8. Drago
M. J. Duggan
C. E. Chapman
N. A. Madler
George A. Thomas
D. B. Dobbs
D. T. Mee-Call
J. W. Egan
John T. Cochrane
W. Marcelline
Police Seek Owner Of Mystery Skiff
A skiff adrift in the river was brought to the state by Tobe Noyd. It contained an Ingersoll watch, $2.65, a worn blue suit, two pairs of shoes, pants, an extra blue coat and a yellow sweater. No identifying marks were found on the clothes. Police seek the owner.
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Tobe Noyd
Rev Mr Pearce to Join Binnacle Lamp Club
The Rev. R. A. Pearce, chaplain of the Seaman's Bethel, visited Stem to arrange membership in the Binnacle Lamp Club. A former sailor of fourteen years, he can qualify from any standpoint and was inspired by the election of Very Rev Gardiner C. Tucker to the club.
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R. A. Pearce
Seaman's Bethel
Binnacle Lamp Club
Pearce
Gardiner C. Tucker
Tucker
Theodore Man Attacked Near Theodore. Death Imminent
William Kopp of Theodore was attacked near that place by unidentified assailants. His skull was fractured and he was rushed to the city hospital where physicians say he may die. Deputies are investigating, and a sheriff's report is on file.
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William Kopp
Theodore
Public war notes show mixed views on U.S. stance
London papers publish a disputed Paris note and Washington commentary on possible diplomatic break. Some editors claim a concession or evasion, while officials seek cabinet opinions before a formal decision next week. Submarine command warnings reportedly under discussion.
Editorial opinions divide on Germany war conduct
Officials showed much interest in an editorial discussing Germanys war conduct. Some urged a strong reply while others favored a temporary halt to confining the war to fighting forces, noting submarine warfare and naval conduct concerns.
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Iote
Germany
Analysis of German note on sinking of ships debate in Paris
In Paris on May 6 readers weigh the German note. Opinions split on whether Berlin concedes or refuses. The Petit Journal cites Stephen Pichon noting concessions on a warning but seeks leverage over freedom of seas and enforcement of the blockade.
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Paris
Germany
Petit Journal
Stephen Pichon
Turelenter
Secrets of Gunness murder farm lost in death
Jennie L. Smith an aging negress known as Nigger Liz died in La Porte Indiana Accidental burns ended her claim to reveal Belle Gunness secrets Worden her lawyer friend had promised to learn details of the murder farm The investigation noted a skull found among ruins and questioned if it belonged to Belle Gunness.
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Gunness
Negress
Liz
LA Porte
Ind
Jennie L. Smith
Belle -Gunness
Wirt H. Worden
Belle-Gunness
Louisiana
Worden
Nephere
Burns
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