Mexican Raid Fails as Frontier Talks Collapse
Mexican bandits cross into the U S four miles north of Boquillas and clash with troops before fleeing. Obregon Scott talks end in disagreement with plans to suspend negotiations and forward matters to governments. Major Langhorne crosses the Rio Grande with two troops of the Eighth cavalry as Col Sibley’s force advances. Funston weighs calling on the Ulinois National Guard for patrols along the Rio Grande.
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Marathon
Tex
Elvillage
Boquillas
Oro Terminal
Langhorne
Mexico
el Paso
Arredondo
Obregon
H. L. Scott
Frederick Funston
General Scott
Washington
Mexico City
Carranza
State Department
Eighth Cavalry
Rio Grande
Sibley
Fourteenth Cavalry
Funston
Ulinais National Guard
ASQUITH TO PACIFY IRELAND
Premier Asquith leaves London for Dublin by the Irish mail train after a fierce debate on Ireland. He aims to civically coordinate civil and military authorities and discuss future arrangements acceptable to Irishmen and Parliament. Under Secretary Tennant reports 14 executions and 73 penal servitude sentences in the revolt case.
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London
Fremier Asquith
Eugton
Irish Mail
Dublin
House of Commons
Ireland
Asquith
Civis
Iree
Steek
Par‘lea
Tennant
Texas Militia Reaches Camp at Fort Sam Houston
More than 1,000 men of the Texas National Guard arrived in San Antonio on May 18 and entered mobilization camp at Fort Sam Houston. The physicals begin immediately and those passing will be sworn and mustered into the United States Service for the term of their enlistment or until the Mexican expedition ends. about 3,500 Texas Guardsmen are expected in camp soon.
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San Antonio
Tex
Texas National Guard
Fort Sam Houston
Hegen
United States Sargica
National Guard
Washington
Mexico
Carranza Force 8
Wilson
Border Guard
National Guards of
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Wer Baker
Big Head
Rio Grande
War Department
United States
Funston
Platsburg
Madison Barracks
Oswego
N. ¥. Two Battalions, of the Twenty-first Infantry
Vancouver Barracks
San Diego
Fourteenth Infantry
Fort Lawton
Wash
May Enllat in Militia Raises National Guard Interest
In New York on May 15 critical attention from Mexico and tensions with other nations spark enlistment concerns. A recruiting committee reports rising interest in the National Guard as the situation develops.
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New York
Mexico
National Guard
Army Surgeons Ordered to Border Deployment
In Washington on May 16 twelve army stations recalled orders urging readiness to leave Washington at once, signaling a possible move toward the Mexican border. The terse notice reflects urgent military posture amid tensions.
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Washington
Mexican “Border
End of Irish Rebellion Executions Reported
Dublin May 16 official word says all signers of the Irish republic proclamation have been executed. James Connolly commander of rebel forces S MacDiarmad C Ceannt among those shot, with prior executions of Pearse Clarke Plunkett MacDonagh. Premier Asquith arrived to review conditions and martial law move toward civil administration.
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Dublin
Irish Republic
James Connolly
S. MacDiarmad
McDermott
C. Ceannt
Peter Pearse
Thomas Clarke
Jozeph Plunkett
Thomas MacDonagh
Connolly
MacDiarmad
Ceannt
Aegndth
Asquith
Ireland
Maxwall
Border raid prompts American patrols in Arizona and Texas
On May 16 Mexican bandits attacked a mining camp seven miles below Lochiel near the border forcing Americans to flee to Nogales. Colonel Sage sent infantry and twenty cavalry to guard Lochiel and Washington Camp. American troops crossed the line to visit a Polaria camp but found the bandits had fled. In Mercedan Texas, Curtis Bayles was killed by bandits who then escaped into Mexico after follow up by Lieutenant Van Horn and a detachment.
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Tucson
Ariz
Weldon
Polaria
Lochig
Nogales
Sage
Nogares
Lochiel
Washington
Curtis Bayles
Merceden
Tex
Mexico
L. van Horn
Fort Brown
Rio Grande
van Horz
Railroad President Is Dead
Cape Cod Mass May 16 William A Gardner president of the Chicago and Northwestern railroads died at his summer home here on Friday age fifty seven had been ill for some time The body will be taken to burial arrangements were not fully stated
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Cape Cod
Mass
William, A. Gardner
Chicago and Northwestern Railrods
Austrian liner Dubrovnik torpedoed in Adriatic Sea
May 15 reports say the Austro Hungarian passenger steamer Dubrovnik was torpedoed and sunk by a hostile submarine in the Adriatic Sea without warning. Three Hawarden high school girls drowned after their boat capsized in the flooded Rio Rioux river. Nava Johnson Mayorie Fairbrowiner and Edna Borman are missing.
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Berlin
Dubrovnik
Adriatic Sea
Hawarden
Ie Rioux
Nava Johnson
Mayorie Pairbrowiner
Edna Borman
Adam
Fire in Sandusky Threatens Businesses
Sandusky reports a major blaze with wind subsiding near midday likely saving the city from greater damage. The fire damaged several stores and caused estimated losses around $500,000. Officials and fire crews are assessing the scene as residents brace for possible repairs.
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Sandusky
Giatrict
Germany accepts full responsibility for Sunsex torpedoing
Berlin informed Washington it would take full responsibility for the torpedoing of the Sunsex. The note says the submarine commander was punished for failing to exercise proper judgment and believed he attacked an auxiliary warship.
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Washington
Germany
United States
U S Troops Kill Mexicans Near Rio Grande
Marathon Texas May 11 Captain Fox of the Texas Rangers reports seven American soldiers and posse men engaged a small Villa band across the Rio Grande and killed several of them. Eight armed Mexicans are said to have been killed on American soil. Four Mexicans escaped after overpowering guards.
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Marathon
Tex
Fox
Texas Rangers
Sibley
Rio Grande
Lloyd Wade
Porto Rico de Bo‘quillas
Homer Powera
San Antonio
Aragag
Roanoke Ship Explodes Near San Francisco
The steamship Roanoke sailing from San Francisco to Valparaiso loaded with explosives and general cargo sank ten miles south of the port after a mysterious explosion. Three survivors told a broken tale as they were picked up by a lifeboat near the breakwater. Five bodies lay in the craft, and the ship carried 46 men.
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San Francisco
Roanoke
San Franco
Sma Ifeboat
Ban Luld
American envoy Grew heads home over Berlin talks
London dispatch notes Secretary Grew of the American Embassy in Berlin departed for the United States via Copenhagen to report to Washington on confidential discussions between Ambassador Geurard and the German Emperor and the chancellor regarding the American note on naval policy. Roy Vid receives the Order of the Real Eagle third class after recall demand.
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London
Morning Post
Amsterdam
Grew
Berlin
United States
Copenhagen
Washington
Geurard
Coperagan
Roy- Vid
Dutch Sailors Mutiny at Sea Reported
Mutiny has erupted aboard a ship near Amsterdam with sailors opposing officers amid chaotic conditions. Details remain scarce as authorities investigate the incident and crews struggle to regain control.
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Amsterdam
Mey
Haar
U S Flyer Collapses After Propeller Breaks Over Border
Lt. C G Chapman of the army aerocorsis began a reconnaissance mission from Columbus New Mexico toward the Mexican border. After two miles the propeller blade broke causing a 300 foot voluntary descent. He sustained no injuries and continued investigations.
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Columbus
N. M
C. G. Chapman
Army
Aerocorsis
Harris Johnston Dies at 101 in Columbus Mississippi
From Columbus Mississippi comes word Harris Johnston aged 101 the oldest general in the United States has died. The report notes he served in the Civil War era and lived a long life in the region.
Rebels Proclaim Li Yuan Sung President in Exile Government
In Peking on May 13 Li Yuan Sung was proclaimed president of the southern provisional government formed by the Chingse'rebase. A war cabinet has been formed with Tang Chi Yuo as chairman and Tang Chi Yuo presiding over the new administration.
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Peking
Li Yuan Sung
Tang Chi Yuo
Lutheran leader dies after stroke while cranking car
Rev. Irwin B. Ritter, president of the Allentown conference of the Lutheran church, died May 13 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, as the result of a paralytic stroke suffered while cranking his automobile.
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Allentown
Irwin B. Ritter
The
Lutheran Church
Iowa National Guard Faces Large Train and Horse Needs
Des Moines reports estimate sixteen trains needed to move the Iowa Nations guard to the Mexican border if called. Thirteen passenger trains and three freight trains would suffice, with horse and mule requirements totaling 514 head for cavalry artillery officers infantry and support units.
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Iowa National Guard
Department
Sanitary Corps
Iowa
Iown
Many Enter Corn Contest In Iowa Statewide Event
Two thousand boys and girls across Iowa enrolled in the Acre yield corn contest run by C Bishop of the extension department. Fifty six counties formed groups and county champions win free trips to the Chicago International Livestock Show with tours through Wisconsin Minnesota and Illinois. Township winners earn trips to the Ames winter short course. Wallaces Farmer of Des Moines offers a free trip to the Chicago show. Awards target highest yield per acre with entries closing June 7.
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Ames
Bishop
Extension Department
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Illinois
Wallaces’ Farmer of
Des Moines
Chicago
Child Causes Father's Death in Tractor Accident
What Cheer report where Ollie Bates, a farmer, was fatally crushed when his young daughter started the tractor. Bates was under the machine in a field when the girl climbed into the engineer’s seat and pulled the levers, sending the tractor forward and drawing him beneath the wheels.
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Ollie Bates
Hia
University Student Drowns in Iowa River Near Waterloo
Luverne Chapman, a 26 year old student in the college of choral arts at the State University, drowned in the Iowa River two miles south of Iowa City. Efforts to recover his body were unsuccessful as river currents were strong. Chapman’s home is in Waterloo and his parents were notified.
Wildman Dies at 78 in Marshalstown
John Wildman aged 78 former state inspector for the fifth district and a well known local figure died at his home after a period of illness. His son W B Wildman, news editor of the Marshalstown Times, reports the veteran public servant’s passing. In related notes Cherokee voters approved bonds for a new high school after additions to plans required extra funds, with a special election authorizing $20,000 more. More women than men cast ballots and all women supported the bonds.
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John Wildman
Marshalstown
Sohn
Wildman
Puremia
Nis
W. B. Wildman
Health Insurance Bill Weighs in New York Senate
The New York senate considers the Mills bill to create a committee to investigate health insurance for workingmen and report proposed legislation to the 1917 legislature. The panel would include two senators, assemblymen and four others appointed by the chairman, with an appropriation of $25.00.
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New York Senate
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Advertise Skin Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Cuticura Soap to cleanse and Purify skin and Cuticura Ointment to soothe eczema pimples dandruff and rough hands. Claims include speedy relief and permanent healing with mail order samples via a Cuticura Department Boston postcard offer.
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Cuticura
Dept
Boston
Ady
Not clear copy shows war leader remark and a confrontation scene
Fragmentary text recounts Newton D. Baker becoming rotary of war with Lt Jay M. Garrison visiting from New York. Garrison warns of harsh conditions and labor. A vague tale of two rough youths taunting a rich boy near a home is described with unclear dialogue.
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Newton D. Baker
Jay M. Garrison
New York
Garrison
Man with Diamonds and Cigar Steals Cigars in Store
A well dressed man with a diamond ring and another shine on his hand enters a shop and buys cigars. He selects two five cent brands and pockets them before exiting. One shop employee warns that diamonds and cigars attract attention while the man insists he owns both diamonds and wealth.
What Do the Children Drink Postum and Coffee Compared
A reader recalls choosing Postum over coffee for her family citing calmer nerves and improved energy. A York state woman shares that Postum helped her husband kidney trouble and her own comfort comes from a warm non caffeinated beverage for children. Postum Co. of Creek, Michigan promotes two forms, Cereat and Instant, both offered as a tasty alternative.
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Coltl Tey
Postum Co
Creek
Mich
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