Three Americans Per Bandit Threat Echoed in Juarez
Juarez reports General Quevedo warns that three American lives will be price for each bandit his forces kill. He claims his troops already damage northern Mexico windmills to pressure ranchers who oppose his cause. Washington notes discuss Mexican affairs with Funston denying threat to Vera Cruz waterworks and noting rapid repair if pipeline are cut. News says American mail to Mexico City remains blocked on tracks under Mexican outposts.
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Juarez
Tampico
Quevedo
Mexico
Washington, D. C
Funston
Vera Cruz
Ile
Mexico City
Arrested Physician Missing From Esperanza Quarantine
American officers boarded the steam ship Esperanza at quarantine and found Dr. Edward R. Ryan an American Red Cross physician recently arrested by federals was not among the passengers. Ryan had boarded at Puerto Mexico and left at Vera Cruz.
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New Orleans
Esperanza
Edward R. Ryan
Red Cross
Ryan
Puerto
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Mexican release ordered for Vice-Consul Silliman
A Brazilian minister in Mexico City told the state department that Mexico has ordered the immediate release of Vice-Consul Silliman held in Saltillo. He said Silliman will receive safe conduct to Vera Cruz once he reaches Mexico City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Mexico City
State Department
Silliman
Saltillo
Vera Cruz
British Cruiser Bristol Ordered to Tampico
British cruiser Bristol assigned to Portsmouth sails to Tampico at once as ordered.
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London
Bristol
Portsmouth
Tampico
Battle near Acapulco reports 16 Zapata deaths
Rear Admiral Howard says Mexican federals clash with Zapata revolutionists twenty miles from Acapulco. Mazatlan fighting continues as U S official reports say Mexico City foreign minister sees no abnormal situation. Huerta shows no apparent weakening and residents not alarmed by Zapata swooping.
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Washington
Howard
Acapulco
Mazatlan
State Department
Mexico City
Huerta
Mediation conference to be represented by envoys Jamar and Lehmann
Washington reports the cabinet extended the mediation talks and the president expressed confidence mediation would avert further consequences in Mexico. American Envoys Jamar and Lehmann will represent the government as discussions focus on mediation and related news. Bryan says South American mediators claimed Huerta asked for action over Vera Cruz sniping with possible Brazilian or Venezuelan involvement.
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Washington
Mexico
Jamar
Lehmann
Bryan
Vera Cruz
Huerta
Mexian
Inquiries Open Into New Haven Railroad Finances
Washington May 12 indications today were that the interstate commerce commission inquiry into the New Haven railroad finances would run its course. An official said this is a case for criminalurls, not civil proceedings. The Justice Department has subpoenaed directors including Lewis Cass Ledyard, William Rockefeller, George F. Baker, George M. Miller and Charles S. Mellen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Interstate Comerce Commission
New Haven Railroad
Billard Company
Nba
Department of Justice
Charles 8. Mellen
The
New Haven
Lewis Cass Ledyard
William Rockefeller
George F. Baker
George M. Miller
Prominent Banquet Aims to Boost Pocatello Growth
A week from tomorrow the Publicity banquet of the Commercial club will gather community leaders to discuss promotion for Pocatello. Phil Hamlin head of the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph commercial department will deliver an address. Secretary Stoll says the session should prove highly beneficial for local boosters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Pocatello
Intermountain States
Phil Hamlin
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company
Stoll
Boosters
Nixon Loses Metz Car In Pursuit Of Thief
S M Nixon with Sheriff Kowry County Attorney Smith Chief George Smith and J D Browning chased a Metz car thief after the vehicle vanished from Nixon’s garage following a meeting. A possible clue along the road west toward American Falls prompted a wide chase. The owner believes he knows who stole the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Nixon
Kowry
Smith
George Smith
J. D. Browning
Nixon
West
Metz
American Falls
Rights Scrapped for Such Rights in Epee Profession
Lawrence Kansas May 12 A Kansas newspaper conference address by Dr Washington Gladden of Columbus Ohio asserts the epee profession is as sacred as the ministry. The remark was delivered before hundreds of newspaper men at the National Newspaper Conference held at the University of Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence, Kas
Ahington Gladden
Columbus
Ohio
University of Kansas
Auction sale rules set for Montana unentered lots
Secretary Lane approves regulations for sale of unentered lots in Poplar Sprole Blair Brockton Chelsea Macon Wolfpoint Oswego Fraser and Milk River Montana. Bids must be in person or by agent on designated auction dates. No limit on number of lots. warns against hindering or delaying the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Lane
Poplar
Sprole
Blair
Brockton
Chelsea
Macon
Wolfpoint
Oswego
Fraser
Milk River
Montana
Heating system contracts discussed by school trustees
The Board of School Trustees reviewed bids for heating plants at Whittier and Emerson schools. Several firms proposed hot air or steam systems with Johnson thermostats and humidification. The sale of portable schools was postponed to March 21 to resolve bidding misunderstandings and proceed by public auction or sealed bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green & Higson
Emerson and Whittier
Whittier
Emerson
W. G. McPherson & Co
Johnson
J.A. Standley
J. C. Bayer Furnace Company
Johnson Thermosthats
Davidson & Harris
Gorman Plumbing Company
John Kitchen
C. E
Reeve, Pettit Company
Obray Plumbing Company
Contract Set For New Sanitarium At Lava Springs
A May 5 meeting of Lava Hot Springs commission awarded a $10 000 contract to Charles Sells for building the new sanitarium with completion by August 1. The group also sought a state survey to plat a town site opposite Dempsey on the north bank of the Portneuf River for business and residential leasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lava Hot Springs
Charles Sells
State Land Board
Portneuf
Dempsey
Edna Jackson
Dempsey Mere
J. F. Mullen
Pocatello
Thomas Jenkins, Sr
Arimo
F, Terrell
Must Surrender Arms Tomorrow in Trinidad District
Trinidad Colo May 12 The voluntary surrender of arms by residents of the Trinidad district nearly ended as a few stragglers turned in weapons. The 5 o clock tomorrow afternoon deadline will trigger seizure and search of armed individuals under Col Lockett's order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinidad
Colo
Lockett
Alabama Bankers Association Opens Twenty Second Convention
Several hundred bankers and financiers gathered in Decatur for the twenty second annual Alabama Bankers Association convention. President Michael Cody of Montgomery presided as greetings and committee reports opened the session. The program includes talks by prominent bankers from New York and New Orleans and other cities through tomorrow and Thursday.
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Decatur
Til
Alabama Bankers’ Association
Michael Cody
Montgomery
New York
New Orleans
Roosevelt recuperating from leg abscess after Brazil trip
Bridgetown Barbados May 12 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt arrives on the way to New York and is recovering from a leg abscess. Other members of his party are also improving after the Brazilian expedition.
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Bridgetown
Barbadoes
Theodore Roosevelt
Brazil
New York
Spartanburg Hosts State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Spartanburg, D. C. May 12. Club women arrive for the annual convention of the state federation. Today features visitor receptions and committee meetings. Tonight begins a welcome demonstration and sessions continue through Friday noon. Guest of honor is Mrs. Percy V. Pennybacker, president of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spartanburg
D. C
Percy V. Pennybacker
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Odd Fellows Grand Lodge Meeting Opens in South Carolina
Delegations from cities and towns across South Carolina gather in Columbia for the grand lodge of the Odd Fellows, along with the grand encampment and the Rebekah state assembly in a multi day session.
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South Carolina IL
C. F
Columbia
8. C
Odd Fellows’ Fraternity
South Carolina
Grand Lodge of the Order
Grand Lodge
Rebekah
Becker Trial Resumes With Key Witness Testimony
New York May 12 Baid Jack Rose testified again in Charles Becker’s murder case, detailing Becker Rosenthal partnership, threats to open a rambling house, and plans for a raid. William Shapiro driver testified about the gunmen’s route to the Metropole hotel and the car retreat, noting corrections to the driver for a smooth escape.
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New York
Becker
Rosenthal
Rose
Beeker
Herman
William Shapiro
Dago Frank
Gyp
Whitey
Lewis
Lefty Louie
Metropole
Shapiro
SHV
Roads In Good Shape On State Highway Study Tour
Chairman Theodore Turner and highway officials surveyed the southern county route for a new state highway. An appropriation of 32500 was made by Bannock county. Work near Portneuf is progressing well and is expected to move quickly toward the county line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannock County
Theodore Turner
State Highway Commission
Board of County Commissioners
Bannock
Portneuf
Poachers Are Quiet Around State Fish Conditions
David Burrell reports general compliance with state fish laws in the upper valley counties. Violations were noted before trout season, but conditions have since improved as responsible sportsmen assist enforcement. Opening day saw many weighed fish and good luck, with fishing described as first class in Camas Creek and Medicine Lodge. Lost River and Island Park are expected to improve later, though limits were set in Island Park last Sunday.
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David Burrell
Toto
Camas Creek
Medicine Lodge
Lost River
Island Park
Arbitration A Forced Issue Passes House
Denver May 12. The house approved on third reading a constitutional amendment granting the assembly power to enact compulsory arbitration for industrial disputes. A similar bill awaits final Senate reading.
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Denver
Colo
House
Assembly
Senate
Montana G A R encampment opens in Missoula
Missoula hosts the Grand Army of the Republic state encampment from tomorrow through Friday with a large turnout expected. The event includes the Woman's Relief Corps, Sons of Veterans and other affiliated organizations meeting alongside G A R activities.
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Missoula
Mont
Grand Army of the Republic
Woman's Relief Corps
Sons of Veterans
Explosion in Jefferson engine room kills eight aboard near Cape Henry
Eight crew members die in the old Dominion ship Jefferson engine room explosion near Cape Henry. Several others are injured as the vessel returns to Norfolk. the dead are crew members awaiting identification. The ship sustains minor damage and resumes its voyage to New Orleans.
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Norfolk
Old Dominion
Jefferson
Cape Henry
Queret
New Or
Fire devastates Gottstein Furniture Co. stock in Seattle
Fire destroyed the four story Gottstein Furniture Co. building and stock in Seattle today, causing damage to neighboring stores and an estimated loss of 300000 dollars.
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Seattle
Wash
Gottstein Furniture Co
Suffragette damage strikes at Royal Academy portrait
A militant suffragist with a hatchet seriously damaged a valuable portrait of the Duke of Wellington at the Royal Academy in London on May 12. The attack highlights escalating protest tactics in the suffrage movement and raises questions about security for imperial-era art.
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London
Duke of Wellington
Merchant Accused of White Slavery Case
Federal grand jury in Des Moines is set to hear charges against G. H. York a Colfax merchant arrested last January for violating the Mann white slave act Authorities say York transported dressmaker Mrs C E Jackson from Kansas City to Des Moines for immoral purposes.
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Des Moines
G. H. York
Colfax
Mann
York
C. E. Jackson
Kansas City
Hygiene and Public Baths Convention in Newark
Municipal officials and delegates from major U S and Canadian cities convene in Newark for the American Association for Promoting Hygiene and Public Baths. A program of papers and addresses is set for a three day meeting starting today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
United States
Canada
American Association For Promoting
Mount Etna Active Again Amid Quakes and Smoke
Slight earthquakes shake Catania as Mt. Etna becomes active with venting from the crater and a tall smoke column. The Italian Red Cross rejects a $5,000 donation from the American Red Cross, saying it is not needed.
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Catania
Mt. Etna
Ames
Italian Red Cross
American Red Cross
Collision Kills Aviator as Two Biplanes Meet in Air
London May 12 Two aviators F D Anderson and a mechanic were killed when two biplanes collided in midair at Aldershot today. One flyer died at once and another was severely injured in the crash.
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London
F. D. Anderson
me —_ ve
Aldershot
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Alfred Budge, Jr
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Alexander
G. A. Bristol
McCammon
Pebble
Justice of the Peace
Campbell
Teddy
Jack Rose
Mount Etna
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