Tampico Falls Before Attack of Rebel Army
Evacuation of Tampico by Mexican federals began at 12 50 p m as rebels pressed forward. Rear Admiral Mayo reported heavy fighting in the plaza and the garrison retreating toward San Luis Potosi by rail. Gunboats Bravo and Zaragoza fled the hotel Panuco area as the city emptied.
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United States
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Corry Man Se mans Dies by Self Inflicted Strychnine
Corry Pennsylvania May 12 Andrew Seamans a well known resident died this morning from strychnine poisoning self administered He is survived by his wife and three children Early today he complained of ill health and went to town for medicine Upon return he rested and later was found prostrate by his wife An empty vial testified to the method of death Worry over illness is blamed An autopsy and coroner’s investigation followed to determine cause and ensure no foul play.
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Andrew Seamans
Seamans
Hawley
Highway Scandals Prompt Denunciatory Opinion
Oil City May 9 A Republican editorial blasts the state highway department accusing it of waste, incompetence, and graft. The Oil City Blizzard defends against shifts of blame while urging scrutiny by automobile owners and lawmakers, warning of a Capitol building scandal parallel.
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Bigelow
Republican Organization
State Highway Department
Harrisburg
Pike County
Ex-Sheriff Park Sued By Deputy in County Case
L. L. Russell sues H. Park former sheriff in Common Pleas Court for the difference between his deputy jail warden salary and the $900 annual county allowance promised. Russell alleges underpayment from Park during their overlapping service period.
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H. Park
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Tener In Highway Fund Case
Harrisburg May 13 Governor Tener was asked to intervene in the Highway Department fight to secure automobile license funds from Auditor General Powell. Powell wants the governor to compel Attorney General Bell to provide counsel, contending he should not bear own counsel costs in the litigation.
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Tener
Highway Department
Powell
Bell
Bigelow
Air passenger service launches across San Francisco Bay
San Francisco begins regular aeroplane passenger service between the city and Oakland. Mayor James Rolph Jr. is the first aboard for the round trip as the 6.7 mile link opens.
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San Francisco Bay
Oakland
James Rolph, Jr
CHAS W POST KILLS SELF WHILE INSANE
Santa Barbara Cal May 9 Chas W Post wealthy cereal maker of Battle Creek Mich shot himself to death while temporarily insane per his physician at an inquest The coroner's jury found death from a gunshot wound Post had battled a tendency to self harm after a recent Rochester operation and removal of firearms from his home He had long opposed organized labor and led the National Association of Manufacturers Title continues on page eight
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Chas. W. Post
Battle Creek
Mich
J. C. Bainbride
Post
Rochester
Minn
California
Ella Bensoon
National Association of Manufacturers
Roosevelt Sails Home to New York Amid Canal Toll Debate
Theodore Roosevelt, aboard the steamship Aldan, sails from Para Brazil to New York with Barbados stop en route, returning May 19 or 20, after illness. He denounces President Wilson's Panama canal tolls repeal plan and calls a $25,000,000 offer to Colombia blackmail. He argues coastwise traffic should be toll free and favors arbitration for treaty interpretations.
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Senate
Powell Asks Bell for Aid in Settling Road Issue
Harrisburg May 9 Auditor General Powell seeks Deputy Attorney General Cunningham to represent the auditor in the mandamus suit against him and asks authorization to hire Watson & Freeman as assistant counsel with fees paid from the attorney general’s fund. The move targets payment to Palmer & Snyder for Route 132 work under unit price contracts amid questions of audit and contract records.
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Powell
Bell
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Palmer & Snyder
Cunningham
Auditor General’s Department
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Pittsburg
Delaware County
Highway Department
Attorney General
Auditor General
Primaries stir Pennsylvania as voters gain direct choice
Pennsylvania faces its first fully popular primary with May 19. Voters select Governor, U S Senator, state officials, and local seats on a nonpartisan ballot in a pivotal shift from traditional delegation. Campaigns from Penrose to Roosevelt move across the state.
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Supreme Court
United States
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State Senate
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Thessue
Washington
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Commonwealth
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Palmer-McCormick
Bryan
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Beveridge
Clapp
Allegheny County
Law Extends Scope for National Banks to Lend on Farm Real Estate
The comptroller of the currency releases a circular outlining loans secured by improved farm lands for national banks not in central reserve cities. Loans capped at five years and 50 percent of value, with aggregate limits of 25 percent of capital and surplus or one-third of time deposits. Expansion broadens banking accommodations previously limited to trust companies, aiding local farmers.
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Comptroller of the Currency
Washington
National Banking Association
Central Reserve
Federal District
Militant Mary Ansell Sentenced for Ax Attack
London reports Mary Ansell a noted militant who has been arrested multiple times received a six month term at hard labor for cutting the portrait of the Duke of Wellington that hung in the Royal Academy.
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London
Mary Ansell
Duke of Wellington
Royal Academy
Venango Liquor Appeal Heard by Superior Court
Pittsburg May 12 The Superior court heard arguments for and against Venango county liquor licenses appeal from Judge Criswell’s order. County went dry April 2 after lower court decision. Attorneys for liquor men and drys appeared in a historic first where all licenses in a county challenged. Outcome awaited by liquor men statewide.
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Pittsburg
Venango County
George S. Criswell
William J. Breene
Oil City
John L. McBride
Franklin
W. M. Parker
Danish Explorer Reports Crocker Land Expedition Members Safe
Copenhagen May 14 Danish explorer Knud Rasmussen relays Donald MacMillian leader of the Crocker Land expedition saying all members were well on March 27 MacMillian was at Cape York at that date confirming the safety of the party
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Copenhagen
Knaud Rasmussen
Donald MacMillian
Crocker Land Expedition
MacMillian
Cape York
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