Mexico's threat makes no change
Washington reports a week or more will pass before a reply to Carranza's note threatening war if U S troops remain. Funston says 29,000 Carranza troops are near the border to curb bandits. Baker expects no danger to the expedition and notes no entrenchments or barbed wire are seen.
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Carranza
Mexico
Washington
Administration
Pershing
Gavira
War Department
Funston
Baker
Trevino
Chihuahua City
Pershing aide Gavira tied to Juarez conference report
Juarez reports Gavira has returned from Casas Grandes after a conference with General Pershing. Details remain unavailable as General Trevina reallocates forces in Chihuahua to pursue bandits.
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Paso
Juarez
Gavira
Casas Grandes
Pershing
Trevina
Chihuahua
State Department reads Mexico note amid border tensions
Washington reports no urgent Mexico situation. A ten day reply is expected and inaccuracies will be corrected. The note notes Major Langhorne's 200 mile pursuit into Mexico without encounters and states no withdrawal steps will occur. Embassies received copies of the note and European influence claims resurfaced. Daniel Dawson in Tampico handles the protest of eighty four oil operators over decrees.
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Washington
State Department
Mexico
Latin-America
United States
Europe
Langhorne
Carranza
Daniel Dawson
Tampico
Fall urges action on Mexican policy for lives and property
Washington June 3 Senator Fall Republican of New Mexico criticized the administration's Mexican policy while discussing the Kerns resolution directing inquiry into the protection of American lives and property and urged adoption.
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Washington
Fall
New Mexico
Kerns
Battlers Go With Business
Annapolis excerpts show Secretary Daniels addressing Naval Academy graduates on June 2. He urged efficient expansion and emergency prep, noting the navy’s rapid growth and need for skilled personnel. President Wilson underscored graduates facing great responsibilities amid wartime lessons.
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Annapolis
Daniels
Naval Academy
Wilson
Navy
DEFERRAL OF DEMOCRATIC TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN SET FOR TONIGHT
St. Louis June 2 The selection of the temporary chairman of the Democratic national committee was deferred until tonight. The arrangements subcommittee began the selection today of 200 assistant sergeants at arms for the convention.
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St. Louis
Democratic National Committee
Navy appropriation bill funds five battle cruisers and more
Washington reports the navy appropriation bill totaling 269.9 million dollars for the coming year passed the House by 358 to 4. The building program includes five battle cruisers four scout cruisers ten destroyers fifty submarines and 130 aeroplanes.
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Washington
Navy
House
Butte Strikers Issue Citywide Lockout in 50 Cent Demand
In Butte Mont on June 2 a strike loomed as workers demanded 50 cents more per day for eight hours, while the clerks and Trades and Labor council endorsed $4 a day. Employers, including merchants and bankers, halted nearly all non mining work and construction, leaving factories and lumber yards closed. Street railway labor joined but streetcar service remained largely unaffected.
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Buite
Mont
Butte Toda
Clerks
Trades and Labor Council
Striking Pacific Coast Longshoremen Given Short Time
San Francisco reports that representatives of striking Pacific coast longshoremen and their employers said a reasonable period will be allowed for the men to return to work. Further conferences are expected to settle wage and working differences.
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Favors Peace at Any Hands Says Papal Secretary
Cardinal Cashari, papal secretary, told AP that the pope seeks peace to stop Europe’s self destruction. He said the holy father has no special interest and will thank God if peace comes through either the U S president or the Spanish king.
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Rome
Cardinal Casharri
Associated Press
Europe
Holy Father
United States
Spain
Bridge collapse kills two as train plunges into creek
Two women died and about ten injured when a Chicago Rock Island passenger train derailed as flood waters surged over a bridge at Parkard Iowa. The engine and several cars plunged into the torrent and several passengers were rescued through windows. Bodies of two women were recovered. Some passengers were missing and feared drowned or killed.
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Parkard
Rock Island & Pacific
Sven
Pocatello Public Schools Close For Summer
Public schools in Pocatello officially closed for summer after students reported today to receive report cards. Last day of active work was yesterday as pupils completed the term.
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Pocatello
Carlisle Didn’t Make a Getaway From Wyoming Penitentiary
A circulated bulletin claiming W L Carlisle escaped from the Rawlins Wyoming penitentiary was false. The sheriff confirmed Carlisle remains in custody after officials in Lima and local offices misread a photo and description.
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Carlisle
W. L. Carlisle
Union Pacific
Wyoming
Rawlins
Lima
Greatest Naval Battle in History Occurs North Sea
New York reports a massive bazaar for Allied war relief with 3500 women selling more than half a million tickets. The event opens tomorrow night and spans the city as a fundraising effort for entente allies.
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North Sea
New York
Entente Allies War Relief Fund
Miscreant Sentenced For Despoiling Flag
Bouck White, pastor of the Church of Social Revolution, was found guilty of desecrating the American emblem after taking part in burning the flag. He received thirty days in the penitentiary and a $1000 fine.
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New York
Bouck White
Church of Social Revolution
Brandeis to Be Sworn In as First Jewish Justice
Washington reports the senate confirmed Louis D. Brandeis by 47 to 22 for a June 12 oath as the first Jewish member of the Supreme Court. The nomination by Wilson faced a fierce, historically bitter confirmation fight though Democrats largely backed Brandeis, except Nevada's Newlands who deemed him too radical. He succeeds the late Justice Lamar of Georgia.
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Washington
Louis D. Brandeis
Supreme Court
Senate
Newlands
Nevada
Brandeis
Wilson
Lamar
Georgia
Wheat Market Closes in Chicago Futures
Wheat futures finish at July 1.0314 in Chicago trading on June 2. Prices for corn and oats not fully listed in the report.
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Chicago
Open press for US railroad wage hours talks
The first joint conference between railroads and worker groups began in New York amid disputes over an eight hour day and pay. Elisha Lee chaired the temporary session while leaders from the conductors, trainmen, engineers, and firemen unions attended as the meetings opened to the press.
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New York
United States
Elisha Lee
A. B. Garretson
Order of Railway Conductors
W. G. Lee
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
W. S. Stone
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Timothy Shea
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Mr. Lee
Diplomas To Graduates Of High School Tonight
Sixteen members of this year’s class will receive their diplomas tonight. Judge T A Walters of Caldwell will deliver the commencement address. The opening remarks come from Superintendent Walter R Siders. Principal Ralph D Kean, leaving the high school next year, will give a farewell address.
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T. A. Walters
Caldwell
Walter R. Siders
Ralph D. Kean
Stranger Rambles into Police HQ After Booze Run
James Dunlap, arriving from Ogden, acted like a demented man and was jailed after seeking hospital care. He cannot explain last night’s conduct, claims intoxication from Ogden, and remains jailed due to swollen feet delaying transfer. Two speeders and a man and woman held on intoxication charges face judge today with $15 bonds.
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James Dunlap
Ogden
Butte
Ohio spelling bee on today in Columbus
The annual spelling bee for state school pupils is held today with county stars competing for book prizes. Originated by the state board of agriculture for rural schools, the event is now managed by the department of education with strong statewide interest.
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Columbus
State Board of Agriculture
Department of Education
Leaders Getting Busy As Republican Race Forms
Chicago June 2 Republican leaders from across the country arrive as hotels fill. Managers of favorite son candidates work to line up delegates while the committee steadily disposes of the contests.
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Chicago
Copper Firm In Early New York Market
The metal market in New York opens with copper firm for electrolytic and nearby delivery, pricing nominal. Trade focuses on near dates as buyers show cautious demand and producers hold steady quotes.
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New York
Pocatello High School Class of 1916 Commencement
Patrons and parents of Pocatello city schools will enjoy the commencement exercises of the high school class of 1916. The exercises promise a rare treat with addresses tonight. The class is described as exceptionally capable and promising.
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Pocatello City
West Side High School set for sixteen graduates tonight
Sixteen graduates of Pocatello High School will receive their diplomas at eight tonight during commencement exercises at the West Side L D S church. Dr D B Steely chairman of the board of trustees will present the diplomas and several notable speakers will deliver addresses along with a new musical program.
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Pocatello High School
West Side
L. D. S. Church
D. B Steely
Terrific Gale Sweeps Midwestern States
A tornado wrecked a Wabash Chicago and St. Louis train near Saunemin Illinois injuring 26. A baggage car and four coaches were lifted and a woman was thrown 20 feet through a window. Heavy rain followed and steel cars limited casualties.
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Bloomington
Saunemin
Ill
Forrest
Tnn
Naval clash near North Sea claims major German and British losses
The admiralty reports a vast battle in the North Sea with Germany sinking several ships including two battle cruisers and multiple light cruisers, while British forces lose Queen Mary Indefatigable Invincible and others and the Warrior is disabled. Claims of massive losses and a decisive action surface as fighting continues near Douaumont and Meuse frontier.
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Berlin
Warspite
Marlborough
Say
Wiesbaden
Pommern
Frauenlohe
Flet
London
Admiralty
North Sea
Invincible
Defence
Warrior
Skagerak
Norway
Denmark
Verdun
Douaumont-Vaux
Paris
Meuse
Caillette Wood
Fort Douaumont
Delegates Contested at Republican Convention
Chicago June 2 The national committee resumed consideration of claims by contending delegations to the Republican convention today.
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Chicago
National Committee
Boise Recall Election Returns Voters Back New Mayor and Councilman
Boise voters recalled Mayor Jeremiah W Robinson and Councilman A V Eichelberger as S H Hays won the mayoralty by 133 votes and William Stevens by 289. Final tallies show Hays 2792 Stevens 2806 Robinson 2659 Eichelberger 2517 amid high turnout and recalls tied to police department actions and recent raids.
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Boise
Jeremiah W. Robinson
A. V. Eviechelberg
S. H. Hays
William Stevens
Hays
Robinson
Stevens
Eichelberger
M. 8
Parker
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