Pursuit of Villa Nears Final, Followers Leave Chieftain
Reports from El Paso say Villa pursuit should end within 48 hours. Villa death rumors swirl in southern Chihuahua and northern Durango as U.S. officers debate campaign viability. In Madera, Vilistas totaled 23 with 14 captured. 9 wounded escaped. Apache scouts, led by Peaches, depart Columbus into Mexico on motor trucks wearing sun goggles and wrist watches.
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el Paso
Tex
Villa
Parral
Torreon
Chihuahua
Durango
Francisco Villa
Pershing
Bertani
Villista
Madera
Mexico
Columbus
Peaches
Geronimo
Wage Agreement Ratified by Miners in Referendum
The wage scale proposal was approved by miners in a statewide referendum. Final tally reported about 84,000 votes for acceptance and 42,000 against, with Michigan the only district showing notable opposition. Indianapolis, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Michigan
House Passes River Bill With 40 Million Appropriation
Washington report notes the rivers and harbors appropriation bill carrying 40 million dollars was passed by the house 210 to 133. The measure now goes to the senate for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Man Saves Alimony in New York Divorce Suit
E. R. Rosenbaum stated his wife copied Mrs. Vernon Castle, claiming it influenced the divorce case. The judge ruled Rosenbaum will not pay alimony, making the claim a decisive win for him in the New York proceeding.
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New York
Vernon Castle
E. R. Rosenbaum
Suffrage Referendum Bill Passed in Senate
Albany N Y The Whitney Brereton bill to authorize a 1917 state referendum on woman suffrage passed the senate by 83 votes to 10.
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Albany
Whitney-Brereton
Senate
Rubber Soles Help Prisoners In Cherokee Jail
In Columbus Kansas prisoners at the Cherokee county jail wear rubber soles after discovery that some inmates removed steel springs from their shoes and used them as saws in two bar-cutting attempts.
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Columbus
Kan
Cherokee County
New non alcoholic beer hits London pubs
The liquor control board uncovered a new non alcoholic beer hoped for wide sale in English public houses. It smells like beer looks like beer and tastes like beer the only difference is in the headache.
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London
Liquor Control Board
Two Killed at Crossing in Denver Auto Crash
Denver Interurban car struck an automobile at the Federal boulevard crossing killing two and fatally injuring two others, authorities reported. The incident halted traffic as investigators examined the scene and collected details.
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Denver
Colo
Denver Interurban
Federal Boulevard
Policeman Heir Inherits $60,000 Estate
Thomas Manning, a policeman earning 1400 a year, and his sister Mrs John A Regen, wife of a clerk, are the sole heirs to the $60,000 estate of their uncle John Manning of Drbana Jl. The news notes the pair as the late uncle's only heirs and details the inheritance.
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New York
Thomas Manning
John A. Regen
John Manning
Drbana
Senate Immigrant Bill Passes Without Amendment
Washington report: The senate immigration committee voted to recommend passage of the Burnett immigration bill as approved by the house. The decision preserves the bill’s current provisions and moves toward final approval in the Senate.
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Washington
Senate Immigration Committee
House
Gavira Threatens Juarez Crisis as U S Troops Withdraw
Gen Gabriel Gavira Carranza commander at Juarez says de facto government ready to seize Villa situation if American troops pull back. Maj Gen Scott notes expedition ends when Villistas dispersed. Trials of men who planned to seize Juarez for Felix Diaz near completion with possible death sentences for several.
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Juarez
Felix Diaz
el Paso
Tex
Gabriel Gavira
Carranza
Villa
Gavira
Scott
Bertani
Pentronillo Hernandez
Indicted for Girl's Death in Sherman Texas
Dr. David B. Teem was arrested and jailed on an indictment charging him with the murder of Miss Aline Walker in Sherman Texas.
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Sherman, Tex
David B. Teem
Aline Walker
Unfilled Orders Break a Record in New York
The United States Steel Corporation reported unfilled orders reaching 9,331,001 tons, up 62,350 tons, a record high.
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New York
United States Steel Coroporation
Typhus Bares Outbreak in Hurley New Mexico
Typhus has broken out in Hurley New Mexico marking the third county case in three weeks. The patient is isolated while earlier cases appeared in Santa Rita. Authorities urge vigilance and report details to public health officials.
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Hurley
N. M
Santa Rita
Grindstone Church Dedicated by Tacony Baptists
A church built from 2,500 grindstones dug from Henry Disston & Sons saw plant waste. Tacony Baptists dedicated the unique structure as a place of worship and community gathering.
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Philadelphia
Henry Disston & Sons
The
Baptists of
Tobacco Convention to Be Held in Washington
A national convention representative of all tobacco industry branches, said to be the first of its kind in the country, will be held in Washington on May 29.
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New York
Washington
All Mississippi River items in harbor bill debate
In Washington all the Mississippi river items lasted through the debate on that portion of the rivers and harbors bill in the house despite vigorous attacks.
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Washington
House
German Casualties Reported in London Figures
London papers combine German official casualty lists to total 2,730,547 losses. Of that count 681,437 are listed as killed, reflecting wartime fatalities across the conflict.
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London
Borden Co Signs Milk Scale to Settle Farmers Strike
The Borden company, last of the milk dealers holding out against higher prices, signed the scale demanded by farmers at $1.55 per 100 pounds. This settles the farmers strike.
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Borden Co
Chicago
Borden Company
Fire wipes out SP shops in Naco Sonora disaster
A blaze destroyed the Southern Pacific machine shops a roundhouse three engines and two coaches at Naco Sonora. The damage is estimated at 800000 dollars with 300000 dollars insured losses. No rebuilding is planned.
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Naco
Sonora
Ariz
Southern Pacific Machine Shops
Armistice Granted in Chinese Provinces by Rebel Leader
At Gen Chen Yi's request governor Tsai Ao grants a 40 day armistice in Yunnan and Szechuen as negotiations begin. The pause aims to ease tensions while talks proceed between authorities and rebel factions.
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China
Pekin
Chen Yi
Szechuen
Tsai Ao
Yunnin
Cement From Oyster Shells In Texas Plant Start Soon
Houston Texas The Texas Portland Cement Co plans to start its oyster shell based plant within a week or two. The operation will employ about 250 men and use shells taken from the bay bottom as raw material.
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Houston
Tex
Texas Portland Cement Co
Mexico Growing Restless as Raid Pursuit Intensifies
Reports say Arch-Villain Salazar moves toward armed action while Gen Pershing and Col Dodd push south from Satevo in pursuit of Villa. Mexican authorities offer telegraph and telephone aid to pursuit crews and indicate partial cooperation. Arrests have been made in the Columbus raid, but locations of captives remain unclear.
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Columbus
Gen. Pershing
Col. Dodd
San Antonio
Tex
Mexico
Pershing
Chihuahua
Funston
Gutierre
Satevo
Villa
Ares
N. M
Guerrero
Villa 13 Said to Be at Laboquilla
A Torreon coded message places Francisco Villa at Laboquilla 566 miles southeast of Latevo and north of Parral. It says he was seen at Santa Rosalia two days earlier, then moved west toward Laboquilla. American troops reportedly near Satevo, prompting talk of another bold pursuit like Dodd’s ride.
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el Paso
Tex
Francisco Villa
Laboquilla
Torreon
Mexico
Latevo
Parral
Santa Rosalia
Chihuahua City
Pershing
Satevo
Dodd
Guerrero
United States
Mexico rejects railway access to American gov
Gen Candido Aguilar, Mexican foreign minister, told reporters after a Carranza cabinet meeting that the Mexican government has not granted permission to the United States to use Mexican railways for any purpose. The statement clarifies official stance amid ongoing negotiations.
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Queretaro
Mexico
Candido Aguilar
Carranza
American Forces Take Prisoners in Chihuahua Mexico
A portion of Villa bandits from the Columbus raid is accounted for by expeditionary forces. At least 46 to 60 were killed in Guerrero. About two dozen wounded were left behind and have been collected and held as prisoners.
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Chihuahua
Mexico
Villa
Columbus
N. M
Guerrero
Wink
Three Wives Claim Estate After Rail Fatality
In Peoria Illinois three women publicly claim the estate of J. Frank Pierce of the Peoria Terminal Railway who died in an accident. Mary Pierce says she married Pierce last October and helped arrange the funeral. Iridna Stone says she married him a year ago and lived with him along with another wife at times. A former friend testified of a marriage to a fourth woman, now in court.
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Peoria, Lli
J. Frank Pierce
Peoria
Mary Pierce
Pierce
Bill to Promote Col Dodd to Brigadier General
A bill introduced by Representative Kiess of Pennsylvania would authorize the president to promote Colonel George A. Dodd to the rank of Brigadier General.
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Col. Dodd
Washington
Col
George A. Dodd
Representative Kiess
Pennsylvania
Six Canadians Slain in Saskatoon Farm Attack
Prose Men chure, his wife and brother in law and three children were murdered near Saskatoon. Their homes and farm buildings were burned and horses and cattle shot in a brutal attack.
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Saskatoon
Canada
Here
Policeman Slain and Kidnap Case in St Louis
Patrolman McKenna was killed by two ruffians after an altercation in St Louis. Patrolman Dillon has disappeared while pursuing the murderers who fled the scene.
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St. Louis
McKenna
Auto Two
Patroman Dillon
Cigarets Bar to Graduation in Warsaw Schools
Warsaw Indiana report states boys who smoke cigarets cannot be graduated from Kosciusko county schools this year as per an ultimatum from the school trustees. The action underscores discipline standards affecting student advancement.
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Warsaw
Ind
Koseiusko County
Car Crash Fatal for Miss Fathers and Carr
In South Janesville Wisconsin Miss Elsie Fathers daughter of Mayor Jas A Fathers and Charles Carr were killed when their automobile was struck by an interurban car.
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Janesville
Wis
Elsie Fathers
Jas. A. Fathers
Charles Carr
South Janesville
Piano Music Soothes Horses in Waukesha Stable
Ray Biggs places a piano in the stable behind his undertaking business in Waukesha Wisconsin to provide soothing music for his horses during care and viewing, a curious local note reflecting farm and trade life.
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Waukesha
Wis
Ray Biggs
Grocer Shot, Farmer Held in Missouri
Laclede Missouri grocer Andrew Groess was shot and likely fatally wounded by farmer William Ausmus. Ausmus was jailed in Linneus following the incident.
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Laclede
Andrew Groess
William Ausmus
Linneus
Americans Turn Over Ambulance Unit to Russia Here
A motor ambulance unit for the Russian army, donated by prominent Americans, will be formally turned over to the Russian government in New York.
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New York
Three Dieber Family Perishes In Detroit Fire
Detroit report states Mrs Lilian Dieber and her two young daughters suffocated in a blaze that swept the Dieber home. Two others were injured in the incident, details forthcoming from authorities.
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Detroit
Mich
Lilian Dieber
Dieber
New Latter Day Saints Bishop Named Presiding Bishop
Independence Missouri reports Benjamin R. McGuire a Brooklyn, New York lawyer was named presiding bishop of the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints, signaling a leadership appointment in the church.
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Latter Day Saints
Independence
Benjamin R. McGuire
Brooklyn
N. Y
Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints
Wheel breaks kill youth in auto crash at Angleton
Angleton Texas Thomas Smith a young businessman was killed and D B Gleseck suffered probably fatal injuries when the rear wheel of his automobile broke causing a crash.
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Angleton
Texas
Thomas Smith
D. B. Gleseck
England Calls Married Men Under Group System
London reports the first married men under the group system were called up by the war department. They range from 25 to 32 years of age.
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England
London
War Department
Illinois Banker Is Freed
Cairo Illinois Oliver A Harker former cashier of the Johnston City National bank was acquitted of a charge of taking the bank s money for his own use.
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Llinois
Cairo
Ill
Oliver A. Harker
Johnston City National Bank
Edith Wharton Decorated by French Government
Paris reports Mrs Edith Wharton has been awarded the Legion of Honor by the French government for her relief work aiding French war sufferers.
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Edith Wharton
Paris
Germany Expropriates Coffee and Regulates Distribution
Berlin reports the government has expropriated coffee, tea and chicory and formed a commission to regulate their distribution. The action aims to control essential goods amid wartime measures and ensure fair access for the public.
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Germany
Berlin
Illinois National Guard En Campment Dates Set
Springfield announces summer encampments for Illinois National Guard and Naval Reserve. Two camps run Fort Sheridan from July 16 and Camp Lincoln from August 20. Infantry regiments schedule spans July 16 to September 10. Artillery, hospital, and engineer units head to Wisconsin and Virginia camps. Naval Reserve drills with Atlantic fleet.
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Springfield
Ilinois
United States Army Camp
Belvoir Tract
Fort Sheridan
Seventh
Camp Lincoln
Fifth
Eighth Infantry
Illinois leprosy cases shrugged off as nonthreatening
Dr. C St Clair Drake, secretary of the state board of health, says fear is unfounded despite reports of several leprosy cases in Illinois. He asserts large numbers exist statewide, that only lifelong isolation is planned for the Rock Island patient, and urges federal action to build a national leprosium to care for the afflicted.
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Illinoiis
C. St. Clair Drake
State Board of Health
Illinois
Drake
Rock Island
State Hospital
Watertown
Illinois approves temporary rise in rail demurrage rates
The Illinois public utilities commission lets railroads raise demurrage to two dollars a day on state shipments after five days, replacing the previous one dollar per day after three days. The tariff runs until April 14, when old rates resume, and aims to speed car releases amid storage and shortage concerns.
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Illinois Public Utilities Commission
Dry forces win as Illinois townships banish 163 saloons
The drys claimed a big victory in Illinois townships on Tuesday. They drove out 46 saloons in Waukegan, 51 in Moline, and 20 in Mount Pulaski. The wets reversed Bloomington, regaining a dry tally two years ago by a narrow margin.
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Springfield
Illinois
Waukegan
Moline
Mount Pulaski
Bloomington
Prosperity in Western Canada in 1916 Adverts
Canada reports a banner year in 1916 with record agricultural and industrial progress. Nearly a billion bushels of grain produced. Western Canada taxes range from 24 to 35 per quarter section with no taxes on improvements. Soldiers were allowed leave to harvest and seed the crops, signaling government deeming farming vital. Some labor sought in the United States, hoping to recruit about fifty thousand workers.
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Canada
Western
Dominion
United States
Bermuda Becomes Britain's Oldest Colony After 1612 Flag
Bermuda is identified as Britain's oldest colony after the English flag was raised in 1612 by colonists from the Virginia Company. The party stopped at Bermuda en route to Virginia, reached Jamestown during famine, then returned. The island’s name traces to explorer Juan de Bermudez.
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Britain
Bermuda
Virginia Company
Virginia
Jamestown
Juan de Bermudez
Saved Minister's Life By Kidney Pills
Rev W H Warner of Myersville Maryland credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with saving his life from severe pain and kidney problems after a February 16 1916 letter. He reports relief from sciatica back pain neuralgia cramps dizzy spells and other symptoms. The ad promotes Dodd's Kidney Pills 50 cents per box and Dodd's Dyspepsia Tablets 60 cents per box from Dodds Medicine Co Buffalo New York.
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W. H. Warner
Myersville
W. H.warner
Dodd
Dodds Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Meeting a Wizard of Dnance Sparks School Quip
A quirky schoolroom exchange jokes about a so called wizard who keeps a motor car on the same salary as a student, and a girl in school notes that a kiss is a conjunction. The humorous line hints at clever wordplay and social dynamics in class.
Advertising for La Creole Hair Dressing Shampoo
An old ad touts La Creole Hair Dressing as a strongly alkaline scalp cleanser and conditioner. It promises to cleanse and darken grizzly hairs naturally while noting a price of one dollar.
No Charge for Inhaling Gas Fumes Joke
A witty exchange mocks gasoline prices as a pedestrian says he can be suffocated by fumes without paying. The humor centers on the irony of high fuel costs versus free exposure in a city setting.
Allen's Foot-Hase Advertises Relief for Feet
A faded advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Hase antiseptic powder for feet. It claims to ease tight shoes, relieve coins and bunions, and provide instant comfort after use in foot baths. Trial package available at Allen 8. Olmsted, Le Roy, N.Y. Adv.
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Allen
FREY
Olmsted
le Roy
Just a Way They Have on Time Quips
A passerby asks which expression fits time be better, a quarter to six or a quarter of six. The conductor shrugs, noting common usage ends with 6:46 as the familiar time reference.
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Ynez Salazar
Huerta
Villa 13
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