Mediation Crisis Near in Huerta Mexican Talks
The crisis in Mexico mediation intensifies as the United States backs a constitutionalist provisional president while Huerta delegates resist. Mediators, warned by Washington, press for a broad minded constitutionalist to avoid military conquest of Mexico City, with talks extending for several days amid deep divisions and no early conferences with Mexican or American delegates.
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Political primaries and contested races loom in Maine
June primary outlook shows bitter Democratic governor race with Oakley C. Curtis likely mayor of Portland. Kee gan seen as top in Van Buren, Newbert favored in Augusta, McIntyre in Oxford. Congressional race pits Scales of Westbrook against Sleeper of South Berwick. York and Cumberland counties opposing in First district.
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Oakley C. Curtis
Aroostook
Peter Charles Keegan
van Buren
Augusta
Elmer H. Newbert
Oxford County
Bertrand G. McIntyre
Gurtis
Keegan
York
Cumberland
John Clark Scales
Westbrook
Charles M. Sleeper
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Berwick
York County
Huerta Refuses Resignation. Vows War to Block Carranza Ally
Washington dispatch reports Gen Huerta will inform the President he will not resign and will continue fighting if a Carranza supporter or majority Carranza rule is named by the mediators or a majority Carranza commission. Towne-Will delivers the message, stating Huerta will fight to the finish and reject any Carranza follower as successor.
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Boy of Five Magnifies Memory with Gray Elegy Recital
Boston report notes a six year old boy from Skowhegan who repeated Gray's Elegy after one hearing. Born in Boston, he lives with grandparents Ralphard Dean and spouse. Doctors and scholars call him a remarkable case of juvenile development, able to recite and sing after minimal exposure and to tackle difficult literature.
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Boston
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Ralchard Winship Peters
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Ralphard Dean
U. S Pleads for Greeks in Turkey
June 14 Constantinople Henry Morgenthau, American ambassador, used his influence with the grand vizier to delay the dismissal order against Greek workers in foreign firms at Smyrna. Tensions rise as Greek persecution claims trigger probes by American and British vice-consuls in Smyrna and refugees in Mitylene.
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Mitylene
Asia Minor
Revolt Spreads in Romagna as Italian Navy Suppresses Uprising
Across Romagna, including Bologna and Ravenna, disorder persists with anarchist actions and propaganda. Admiral Cagni directs bluejackets to Ancona where they charge revolutionaries, restoring some order as rail and telegraph lines are repaired and troops guard critical routes amid reports of provisional governments and widespread violence.
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Causa
Quedona
Ugilini
Pesaro
Robespierre
Gazette
Brutus Gazette
Quirinal
Milt
Tuscany
Lightning Fatalities Hit City as Storm Lashes Town
A severe thunderstorm caused multiple fatalities and injuries as lightning struck numerous buildings. At least six people died and several others were hospitalized with serious injuries. Fire crews responded to fires and structural damage across the area, with emergency officials urging residents to stay indoors and avoid flooded zones as the storm raged.
California Question Shapes Japan Policy Rising Tension
Washington notes Japan demands renewed insistence on treaty rights over California, alleging disconnection in violation. A note from Japan August 9 remains unanswered by the State Department. A special session of the Japanese cabinet will discuss the issue next month with the foreign minister. Patriots oppose granting Japanese naturalization despite proposing bold executive action.
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Bapon ~Tate
California
Miss Fifile Willis to Wed Col Butler Ames
Boston June 14 Miss Fifile Willis aged 26 of Columbia Mo will become the bride of Butler Ames of Lowell former member of Congress on June 25 The prospective bride is to join a wealthy family Col Ames once ran for the United States Senate against Henry Cabot Lodge He is a son of Maj Gen Adelbert Ames and a grandson of Gen Benjamin F Butler, a West Point graduate of 1864
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Congress
Washington Post
Boston
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Columbia
Butler Ames
Lowell
Col. Ames
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Henry Cabot Lodge
Kentucky Marriage Law Delays Early Weddings
Lexington a June 14 under Kentucky’s new marriage law which takes effect tomorrow couples will not marry so early or speedily in this state as before. The law demands both parties state exact physical condition age and a family record. It will require minutes for a clerk to fill blanks sworn to and returned by the officiating minister or official.
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Washington Post
Lexington
Kentucky
Car Theft Sparks Shootout in New York Streets
Lorillard Spencer’s gray touring car is stolen outside 94 Park Avenue. Police pursue through Bathmote and Tramont avenues to Third Avenue and 1824 Street. A man and two men with a girl open fire. officers return fire. Later a man and a girl with bullet wounds go to PolyClinical Hospital. Witnesses identify Miss Walsh and John Kearney.
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John Kearney
West 126Th
Mise Walsh
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Cerémony Is a Poll Parrot Affair in Shaw Case
An abolition era style remark criticizes marriage pledges in a Philadelphia ceremony. The speaker argues that requiring wives to obey husbands is unwise and immoral, calling the practice a form of dis grace and urging rejection of the obedience clause in contracts.
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Shaw
Philadelphia
Anna Ier
Shawauld
Bomb at St George's Amid Suffragette Protests
A bomb exploded at St George's Church Hanover Square in London as suffragettes disrupted services. A woman in a checked dress was among those present, and a note protested the torture of women. Hyde Park disturbances followed with police handling.
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Mechlin
Belgium
London Society Dominated by South American Guests
Special Cable from The Washington Fest reports London society heavily populated by South Americans. Prominent figures include Mme Edwards, wife of the Chilean minister, and Mrs Benson Kinney, who have hosted grand balls attracting hundreds of guests, reflecting fortunes south of the Isthmus of Panama.
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Mount Laven Eruption Kills One in Reading Event
Reading California June 14 Mount Laven erupted with deadly force. A lumberman Lansing Graham of Viola died when a rock crushed him. Two men, Hugh Addington and Hiram Blodgett, are missing and a Mr Tipple was badly bruised. Two new craters opened, fire visible for miles, and a 2000 foot column of black smoke rose from the crater.
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Hiram Blodgett
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Red Bluff
W. J. Rushing
United States Forest
Lessen
Leap to Death in Benzine Fire at Driggs Avenue Tenement
Milton Zalatorist, in New York, saturated his clothes with benzine, set himself ablaze, and leaped from a six story double tenement at 745 Driggs Avenue in Williamsburgh. He died within an hour from a fractured skull and extensive burns. He had removed labels to hide identity.
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Czar Visiting Roumania Enthusiastic Reception at Kustendie
The Emperor and Empress of Russia with Crown Prince Alexie arrived aboard the Standart at Kustendie Roumania to visit King Charles. A large suite accompanied them as extensive military ceremonies welcomed the royals. The emperor attended Te Deum in the cathedral and toured the city.
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War and Quell Italian Reds Highlight Daily News
War talk by Huerta dominates the column with updates on Mexico and European concerns. Fire and explosion reports include damage to St George's Church and a volcanic eruption affecting life. Local crime items mention auto thefts and a homicide mystery, while sports and society notes recap events and reunions.
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McAdoo-Trails
Tex Dodgers
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Georgetown University
Durbar II
Chantilly
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Prince
Holland
T-Society
R. A. Dordey
Dynamite in riot mob seizes fire truck in Butte
Rioting secessionist miners of the Western Federation of Miners dynamited a union safe, looted $3000 and a diamond ring, seized a fire truck, freed two prisoners, and threatened deputies while police and Gov. Stewart prepared to intervene. Industrial Workers of the World may form a new union.
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PN. Sullivan
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Secedera
Industrial Workers of the World
Owen Cribben
Martin Harkins
Murphy
Rides a bucking cow in collision on way to church
Washington Pennsylvania June 14 J F Welch rode a bicycle toward Hill Church when a herd of cattle spooked. A lone obstinate cow bucked him from the bike tossing him onto its back and into a field. Welch unharmed walked home. Also a Baltimore and Ohio rail offer from Union Station to Luray Virginia at 8 15 a m Sunday June 21 with return.
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Washington
J. F. Welch
Hill Church
Welch
Treasury duo: 300 revised returns filed as crackdown looms
Treasury officials vow relentless chase on income tax dodgers with new penalties. Osborn warns no escape as internal revenue braces for prosecutions and bonds lists from corporations are scrutinized. Key figures cite up to a year in jail and fines up to 1000 dollars, with late payments facing escalating penalties.
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Treasury Department
Treasury
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Commi
Janer Os
Internal Revenue Office
Bronze Lion His Loot Thief Steals Large Gates In New York
A thief nicknamed Bronze Lion abducted a 400 dollar bronze gate weighing 250 pounds and a 190 pound urn from Mrs. William P. Douglas at 7 Park Avenue. Police will charge two East Thirty-fifth Street patrolmen for missing the thefts as watchmen guarded other bronze ornaments. Watchman Philip Smith recalls no sight or sound of the incident near Mrs. Douglas’s home amid neighboring residences with similar bronze fixtures.
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Samson
New York
Thomas Ryan
John Reisenbach
Park Avenue
Douglas
Clancy
Sing Sing Prison
Cornell University Club
John H. Flagler
Rodrighas
Rohrig
Philip Smith
Metcalfe Entering Nebraska Governor Race in 1909 Democratic Primary
Special to The Washington Port Lincoln reports Richard L. Metcalfe will seek the Nebraska governorship, challenging Gov Morehead George W Berge and John G Maher for the Democratic nomination. He will resign a government post tied to the Panama Canal opening, estimated at $10 a year, and may oppose the Secretary of State by allying with his political enemies.
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Lincoln
Xebr
Richard L. Metcalfe
Morehead
George W. Berge
John G. Maher
Metcalfe
Panama Canal
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