Mexico Disorder Aids Note on Foreigners Amid Mexican Turmoil
Embassies in Washington received affidavits from the international committee of Mexico City detailing alleged abuses of foreign residents in Mexico. Carranza agency denied executions while reports claimed a number of prisoners and camp followers were killed after battles near Matamoros. Major Funston noted bullets fell on U S soil with no injuries reported.
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Washington
Mexico
International Committee of
Mexico City
Maestco
Carranza
Herrera
Nuevo Laredo
Hursachito
Narecrao Homero
Candela
Nafecrete
Matamoros
Funston
Rbrawnaville
Tex
War Department
Via
Carvanza
Flo
Bean
MINES IN TURTLE BAY INTRO PROM PIRST
sailors landed at Turtle Bay to obtain water and supplies as fresh water was unavailable nearby. Japanese fishermen relied on ash for provisions while warships supplied water. five tons daily were sent ashore. Fujita noted moorings increasing, and ships anchored near the bay, with mines and red flags observed on cutters and in harbor activities.
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Turtle Bay
Cerras Slap
Erros Island
Santego
Mariner Ad
Maine
I Paw
Carranza claims victory near Celaya in 6000 prisoners
Vera Cruz reports from April 13 state five thousand enemy dead and six thousand captives with forty field pieces after the Celaya fight, Gen Obregon declaring decisive Carranza victory. Public celebration follows the dispatch as bells ring and soldiers parade. Farther, Carranza consulate in Browneville says Villa defeated north of Celaya and artillery north of Celaya captured, with no change at Matamoros. Major General Funston notes no major border action. Aviator Farnum Fish reportedly arrived at Villa headquarters.
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Vera Cruz
Celaya
Carranza
Obregon
Villa
Farnum Fish
Villa Corps
Fish
8 PERISH AS DAMS BREAK IN ARIZONA FLOODS
Torrents from melting snow overwhelmed two reservoir dams on the Little Colorado River near St Johns, drowning eight people and causing about $500,000 in damage. Over 30,000 acres were left without irrigation as Lyiman dam failed first, followed by Hunt dam. Sections of St Johns flooded to two feet, with Woodruff and Holbrook also impacted but no additional fatalities.
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Holbrook
Ariz
White Mountains
Colorado
St. Johns
Lyiman
Oelock
Hunt Dam
St. Tolina
Woodruff
Helbrook
Thieves at Wheeling Seek to Remove Church Cornerstone
Special to The Washington Post Wheeling W Va April 13 An attempt to remove the heavy cornerstone from the Simpson African Methodist Episcopal Church puzzled police bricks around the stone were moved and interior work done with a crowbar It is believed the stones would have been removed tonight The box in the stone contains valuable papers but church officials are puzzled who would benefit from them.
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Washington Post
Wheeling
W. Va
Simpson African Methodist Episcopal Church
Japanese Fleet Concentrates on Mexican Coast
The Los Angeles dispatch notes four Japanese cruisers near San Bartolo and Turtle Bay, with reports of a Japanese base in Mexico. The U S Pacific fleet strength and arms compare unfavorably, prompting debate over whether to press a more aggressive stance or remain passive. The Japanese embassy rejects naval base claims, saying ships near Turtle Bay are for salvaging the cruiser Asama, while Washington monitors developments in the Far East and China.
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Turtle Bay
California
Mexico
Japan
Magdalena Bay
niJsies
Asama
San Diego
Far East
Los Angeles Dispatch
San Bartolome
Washington
United States
Maryland
Colorado
Atlantic
China
London Times
Mexican
Japanese Foreign Office
Imperial War Office
Agama
Navy Department
Turtle Box
Cruiser
San Francisco
Bay
Two Burned Under Auto After Tank Explodes at Fourteenth and D
A man named James Fitzhugh and woman Annie Minor were trapped when a car overturned at Fourteenth and D streets southwest. Gasoline sprayed from the uncapped tank and flames enveloped occupants as a crowd watched. both were removed and rushed to Emergency Hospital with serious burns. Police say reckless joyriding caused the crash. the victims may die.
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Fourteenth
D Streets
J Street
Fourteenth Street
Potomac Park
Fourth Precinct
China asks Tokyo to withdraw group five in Mongolia talks
Peking reports four hour conference between Chinese foreign minister Kau Cheng-Hatang and Japanese minister Mkri Hioki over Eastern Mongolia. China seeks withdrawal of group five covering Japanese advisers and police and rail concessions. Tokyo to be asked to relay request. American missionary reaction notes. President Goodnow to return to Peking in June.
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Mikado
Mongolia
Peking
Kau Cheng-Hatang
Mkri Hioki
Inner
Manchuria
China
Japan
la Cheng-Hsiang
Tai Cheng-Hsiang
M. Hilok
Tokyo
American Board
Young Men's Christian Association
Legation
State Department
Frank J. Goodnow
Johns Trooking University
Days Tell 1916 Policy And Those Who Voted For Webb Kenyon
An Antisaloon League official met with Edwin Dinwiddie to discuss the 1916 presidential race. The league says candidates who voted against the Webb Kenyon interstate liquor shipment law or against national prohibition should be opposed. The piece notes which lawmakers supported or opposed the bill and mentions Roosevelt and Herrick as unaffected. The report also covers a social event, a euchre party by the Washington Saengerbund ladies’ auxiliary with prizes and refreshments.
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Pr. A. Baker
Antisaloon League of America
Hawaiian Islands
Washington
Edwin C. Dinwiddie
League
United Prohibition Forces
Webb- Kenyon
Trenidant
Congress
Elihu Root
New York
Root
Taft
Theodore E. Burton
Borah
Cummina
Weeks
Senate
Theodore Roosevelt
Myron T. Herrick
Champ Clark
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Washington Saengerbund
GC. Paul
Entertainment Com
Morgan Furniture Collection Sold to Duveen Bros
The J. P. Morgan collection of French eighteenth century furniture, shown at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, has been bought by Duveen Brothers for an estimated sum near 3 million dollars. The sale, part of the Morgan art treasures, has thus far yielded about 8.323 million dollars across the sold sections.
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New York
J. P. Morgan
Duveen Bros
Louis XV
Denmark
Mr. Morgan
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Morgan
Funeral for Mrs Melville Durant Church
Funeral services for Mrs Melville Durant Church will be held at 2 pm at the Woodward home conducted by Rev Samuel H Greene of Calvary Baptist Church. Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery. Survived by husband son Melville Jr and her parents S W Woodward and wife. Woodward Lothrop will be closed in recognition of the family bereavement.
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Woodward & Lothrop
Tombstone for his dog in Skowhegan cemetery
Horace K. Parkman, a recluse of Skowhegan, Maine, left in his will that a tombstone be erected over his dog in the local cemetery and another over his own grave. He died recently and wished to be buried with the dog. He lived alone in a cottage for most of his life and was known as an eccentric figure.
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Maine
Skowhegan
Washington
Skoweghan
Horace K. Parkman
Mr. Parkman
Doctor Proclaims Own Death by Poisoned Serum
Chicago surgeon Dr. Clarence H Wall, 38, ambulance physician and tuberculosis expert, predicted his demise after a hypodermic needle scratch infected him with blood poisoning. He tested his condition with his instruments and pronounced his own death sentence minutes before dying at 5 30 a m.
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Chicago
Washington Post
Clarence H. Wall
City and Planes
Charles Dell Walt
Wall
Stocks Push to New Highs Amid Broad Rally Across Exchange
New York April 15 The stock market climbed further with total shares traded near 1 23 0 000 and a 1 000 000 share day record approached. About 212 issues changed hands as several issues gained 4 to 7 points while leaders matched or surpassed previous highs. Foreign and local sellers faded as out of town demand grew, boosting membership prices to around 60 000 for seats as earlier sales hovered near 36 000.
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New York
Wor
Stock Exchange
Wall Street
Zimmerman Estate Valuation Reveals $800,000 Personal Estate
Cincinnati investigators filed the Zimmerman estate inventory showing $800,000 in personal property. Once thought to be worth millions, appraisers found most stocks and bonds far less. The case echoes the Brice fortune, once counted in the millions, later appraised under $200,000.
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Washington Post
Cincinnati
Eugene Zimmerman
Duke of Manchester
New Liquor Tax Imposed in Gotham
Special to the Washington Tort Albany, NS reports a new bulk stamp tax on beer wine whisky and other alcoholic drinks in New York City. The levy based on retail sales is expected to raise about 3 000 000 impacting hotelkeepers restaurateurs and all liquor sellers.
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Washington
Albany
New York City
Retaik
Funeral of Capt. John Delaney in Chevy Chase
Funeral services for Capt. John Delaney a 67 year old former Pennsylvania factory inspector who died at his home 7 Last Irving street Chevy Chase Md will be held tomorrow morning at 1 oclock at the Chevy Chase Chapel The Rev Father Smith will off er the funeral will be military and interment will be in Arlington Cemetery The explanation was offered yesterday to Delaneys friends which makes it clear he could not be connected with the counterfeit scheme He was appointed chief factory inspector of the state capital Harrisburg before 1913
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Irving Street
Chevy Chase
Cheas Chase Chapel
Father Smith
Mitermerit
Arimeion
Capt Delane
Peart
Bouddinsa
Qaptel
Harrisburg
T. R. Scoffs At Root Story In Washington Mockery
Senator Roosevelt denounces a Root story as utterly absurd and says he will not commit to supporting the nominee in 1918. He calls the Washington rumor a silly fabrication and warns that any future statement will come from him directly.
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York
Roosevelt
Bhi Woot
Oman
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