Labor War Toll Rises In Colorado Mine Battles
Denver reports seven months of industrial warfare produce at least 10 deaths. Forbes camp saw seven mine guards and two strikers killed, with two more strikers missing. Walsenburg saw a militia officer killed and another wounded. About 650 strikers surrendered arms under a truce, while all mine buildings at Forbes were destroyed by fire. Women and children sheltered on mine steps as fighting ended.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
Forbes
Walsenburg
Rugtody
Maj
P. P. Lester
Hospital Corps
Miny
Supt
Nichol
Carranza Backs Mediation as Mediation Talks Begin
South American mediators seek a peaceable settlement between the United States and Huerta to restore constitutional government in Mexico. Carranza accepts mediation in principle. Huerta already did. Both leaders are expected to present stipulations when mediators issue the call, with Huerta likely to press many points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Huerta
Mexico
Carranza
fHluerta
Missouri Centenarians Report Shows Longevity
Jefferson City Missouri report from the Bureau of Vital Statistics led by Dr J A B Adcock notes 34 men over 100 died in Missouri in 1413 34. 393 death certificates were received for persons aged 90 to 99 indicating substantial longevity among Missourians.
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Jefferson City
Bureau of Vital Statistics
J. A. B. Adcock
Missouri
Manzanillo Bombarded Report From City of Mexico
General Aureliano Blanquet announced receiving a telegram via Gen Jose Maria Mier stating that the Pacific coast port of Manzanillo was bombarded by an American warship. The message claims wharves and nearby buildings were destroyed by shell fire.
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Manzanillo
City of Mexico
Aureliano Blanquet
Jose Maria Mier
Pacific
Carnegie Visits Duquesne Library Tour
Andrew Carnegie toured Duquesne Pa visiting the Carnegie library. He had been asked to donate during his last visit 16 years ago and the library was erected soon after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne, Pa
Andrew Carnegie
Chamber of Commerc of
Duquesne
Carnegie Library
Father of Playwright George Ade Dies in Hall
John Ade aged 75 of Kentland Ind father of playwright George Ade collapsed and died of heart disease in the hall where the Republican Tenth district convention was held in Valparaiso Ind.
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George Ades
Valparaiso
Ind
John Ade
Kentland
George Ade
Five Carloads of Shells Shipped to San Antonio Arsenal
Five carloads of ammunition totaling 3,000,000 rounds were shipped from Rock Island to the San Antonio Arsenal for storage. The transfer moves ammunition from the government depot to Texas for safekeeping.
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Rock Island
Ill
San Antonio
Tex
Transfusion breakthrough noted in early reports
A terse report from New York cites Dr. George E. Crile describing a successful blood transfusion to keep a frog alive after its head was cut, illustrating early experiments in transfusion science and veterinary physiology.
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New -York
George E. Crile
New York Medical
Car Success Report Sparks Interest in Eng M Shidowaky
An early report highlights Eng M Shidowaky operating a novel two gyragoopic contraption weighing and balancing components successfully. The item drew attention for its engineering approach and potential applications in precision handling.
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M. Shidowaky
S ‘Twogyragoopic
Itredis
Envoys Seek Terms As Huerta Faces Pressure To Quit
Vera Cruz reports from American refugees say Huerta will abdicate or be ousted within days. Frederico Gamboa named to succeed him as anti Huerta sentiment grows in the capital. Refuges claim conspirators attempted ouster but offered only a rumor. Huerta’s popularity sinks as Mexicans see U S actions misrepresented. White House considers terms from Argentina Brazil and Chile. Peace envoys aim to a peaceful settlement while war plans proceed.
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Vera Cruz
Victoriano Huerta
Frederico Gamboa
Yucatan
Catholico Party
Huerta
United States
Algara
Leff
Washington
Canada
Riano
Wilson
Mexico City
Tampico
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Garrison
Navy
Funeten
Admiral Fletcher
Bryan
Fletcher
Verk-Cros
Huerta agrees to mediation to end U S Mexico crisis
Washington reports Huerta government consents to mediation with the United States through Argentina Brazil and Chile to seek an amicable settlement. Spanish ambassador notes the step paves the way for negotiations and a cease in hostilities while mediation proceeds. Carranza reaction uncertain but likely to join.
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Washington
Huerta
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
United States
Mexico
Riano
Portillo Y Rojas
Senor Rojas
Bryan
Senor Riano
Carranza
Hope Abandoned for 203 Miners at New Rivers Collieries
A West Virginia mining disaster left 203 miners entombed after a gas explosion in mine No 5 followed by a second blast wrecking mines No 5 and No 6. 59 rescued from No 6 with severe burns, 4 bodies recovered. 190 workers in No 5 remained trapped. Gov Hatfield and company officials aided rescue as US government cars arrived.
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Eccles
W. Av
New Rivers Colleries Company
West Virginia
Tims
United States
Bluefield
Pittsburg
Guggenheim
Freeman Linville
Charleston
W. Va
Dewies Wilsons Mine War Plea and Troop Threat
New York reports an extended conference between John D Rockefeller Jr and Congressman Martin B Foster failed to end the Colorado strike deadly unrest. Foster warned that US troops could be sent if no peace emerged, while Rockefeller refused concessions and offered no immediate statement.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Martin B Foster
House Committee On Mines and Mining
Rockefeller
Colorado
Foster
Wilson
United States
Washington
Striking miners attacked northern Colorado towns and coal mine
In northern Colorado coal fields Louisville Lafayette and Marshall were attacked by strikers. Louisville is reported on fire. The McNally coal mine of Colorado Fuel and Iron near Walsenburg was raided. two dead and two wounded, bodies lying on the field, identities not yet known.
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Denver
Colo
Louisville
Lafayette
Marshall
Colorado
Louieville
McNally
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Walsenburg
U S Troops to Strike Zone Ordered to Colorado
After extensive discussions among cabinet members and a meeting between President Wilson and Secretary Garrison, regular U S troops are ordered to proceed to the Colorado strike zone and restore order. Wilson prepared a proclamation telegraphed to Colorado urging all persons to lay down arms and return home.
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U. S
Washington
Wilson
Garrison
Colorado
Polsons 3 Ends Own Life In Johnston City
Mrs J W Clayton wife of a prominent physician was found dead at her home in Johnston City six miles east of here. She drank carbolic acid and gave laudanum to her three children aged 2 4 and 6.
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Polsons
Herrin
J. W. Clayton
Johnston City
Here
Breathitt Feudiste Denied Rehearing in Murder Case
Breathitt county feudist D F Deaton of Winchester Kentucky was denied a rehearing on his life sentence for complicity in the murder of Edward Callahan former Breathitt county sheriff.
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Breathitt
Winchester
D. F. Deaton
Breathitt County
Edward Callahan
Tank Steamer Kometa Explodes Near Algiers Coast
The Russian tank steamer Kometa blew up off Sidi-Feruch on the Algerian coast. Fifteen of the thirty crew were rescued by passing ships, nine of the survivors were injured, and the vessel burned. The fate of the remaining crew is unknown.
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Algiers
Algeria
Sidi-Feruch
Suitor Kills Widow and Shoots Self in Chicago
Mrs. Elizabeth Detlas, 20, widow eight months, was shot and killed by Stanley Mondrey after refusing marriage. Mondrey then shot himself and is believed to be dying.
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Self
Chicago
Elizabeth Detlas
Stanley Mondrey
Mondrey
Bavarian beer drinking winner breaks long-time record
Munich Leopold Federmann won the Bavarian beer drinking competition consuming 63 pints in three hours. Hans Hehnert finished second with 89 pints and the third place was taken with 27 pints. The event highlighted the stamina of contestants in a hard drinking test.
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Munich
Leopold Federmann
Hans Hehnert
Strike of Miners Considered in 500000 Union Call
Des Moines report says United Mine Workers of America president John P. White called a special miners executive board meeting for May 4 in Indianapolis to consider calling a strike of about 500000 miners.
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Des Moines
John P. White
United Mine. Workers of America
Miners’ Executive Board
Indianapolis
Burglary Fire Kills Mrs Verner and Four Children
In Mount Union Pennsylvania Mrs Mildred Verner and her four children Elmer Ruth Albert and Frances died in a house fire. The blaze destroyed the Verner home and police say burglars may have started the fire.
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Mount Union
Mildred Verner
Elmer
Ruth
Albert
Frances
Verner
Foreign Powers Urge Huerta to Accept U S Demands
Berlin reports that Germany England and France have advised Provisional President Huerta through their ministers in Mexico City to accede to the United States demands. The announcement was made amid rising tensions and diplomatic pressure.
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Berlin
Germany
England
France
Huerta
Mexico’ City
United States
United States to sue Western Fuel for large sum
Civil suits filed by the United States government seek to collect 272,848 dollars from the Western Fuel company. Proceedings will be initiated here within the next few days.
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U. S
Sus Fuel Company
San Francisco
Western Fuel Company
United States
Eyelids Grafted on Woman in Baltimore Hospital
In Baltimore at the Presbyterian Eye Ear and Throat Hospital surgeons grafted three pieces of skin onto the eyelid of Miss Ruth Trigoe, 60, after removing portions from the upper lid to restore appearance and function.
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Baltimore
Presbyterian Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital
Ruth Trigoe
Street Rams Hurt Local Trade and Reputation in Clifton
Street ram incidents disrupt Clifton businesses as local merchants claim theft and harassment by men in crooks. They demand action to protect trade and reputation amid ongoing public safety concerns.
Spaniards Claim Strict Neutrality in Mexico Crisis
Washington sources quote Spanish diplomats asserting that Spanish residents in Mexico are upholding strict neutrality amid the crisis. The official statement emphasizes sacrifice and neutrality as guiding principles.
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Washington
Mexico
Military orders favor bachelors for recruitment drive
In Boston Massachusetts commanders have been instructed by principal General Leroy Sweeter to prioritize single men for the upcoming recruitment campaign. The guidance aims to balance personnel by giving preference to bachelors making up the ranks.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Failura. Com
Manders
Leroy
Prodigal Son Parable Explored as a Perfect Father Tale
A sermon on Luke 15 examines the parable as a study in divine heart and unity. The prodigal is contrasted with the self centered elder, and the far country elders, with focus on repentance, sin, and the father’s generous mercy.
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Jesus
God
Lucifer
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