Outlaws Kill Two Americans in Sonora Border Attacks
Reports from Douglas Arizona and Nogales detail raids by bands of 20 outlaws in Santa Nina camp and Huepac areas killing two American guards and wounding a watchman. Refugees describe looting, abductions, and soldiers patrolling as rebels threaten border towns and expand operations across Sonora and Durango. Ambassador Wilson seeks protection for Americans in Cuernavaca as Mexican authorities dispatch troops to guard foreigners.
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Cuernavaca
Douglas
Ariz
Mexico
Sonora
Nacosari
Santa Nina
Ares
J. Clark
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Huepac
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Nacogart
Martin Ticking On
Charles Fineout
1 Tigre
Heve
Mexico City
Legation
Henry Lane Wilson
Foreign Office
Cue’mayaca
Satutus
War Department
Moreloy
Teed States
Nogales
Juarez
Sinaloa
Iit
United States
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Federale
Luis Estrella
Otates Raporty
la Colo- Tada
Elermogillo
Senora
Colorado
Durango
Taft
Vaaquez Iomez
Washington
Peace Commiscaton
Jose Vasconvelon
Peace talks under way at river border meeting
Judge Francisco Carabajal arrived for peace negotiations with rebel commissioners Oscar Bram Esquibal Obregon and Rafael Hernandez at a tent near Juarez across the Rio Grande. Brant said Carabajal has power to treat. Rebel leaders demand concrete assurances on President Diaz retirement before final settlement within 48 hours.
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Tex
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Oscar Bram
Esquibal Obregron
Rafael Hernandez
Senor Brant
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Rio Grande
Juarez
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Diaz
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Carabajal
Rebels seize Canton as viceroy reports hundreds beheaded
Reports from Canton say more than 100 prisoners were beheaded and foreign missions unmolested while the viceroy asserts full control. A son of the Canton viceroy and a palace maid were found hiding. a Chinese cruiser commander was killed. Admiral Li allegedly killed ten rebels before being wounded. Foreign ships stand by.
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Canton
Admiral Li
Luk
Fatshan
West River
Kwanau
Fukiang Province
Ex Italian Commissioner Praises The Methods Used
Former Italian official Clellan lauds the techniques and approaches employed. He cites discipline, organization, and efficiency as key strengths, signaling a positive assessment of the system.
Camorra Trial Unfolds in New York Return Visit
In Viterbo Italy two features marked the Camorra trial. George B. McClellan, former New York mayor, observed the proceedings as Abbatemaggio and Sortino clashed in the witness stand. Alleged head Enrico Alfano loomed large while nerves frayed among prisoners in the cage. The day mixed disorder with brisk questioning as McClellan praised the court’s speed and praised Italy’s carabineers in their bid to purge Naples.
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Viterbo
Italy
George B. McClellan
New York
Enrico Alfano
Camorra
Lieut. Velrosino
Anbatemaggio
Corrada Sortino
Cagccolo
Abbatomaggio
McCiellan
Cuoccato
Sortino
Abbatemaggio
Bianchi
Mike Abbatemaggio
Vitozzi
Alfano
Cuoccolo
Naplea
Father dead by grief in New York incident
The Wellington Poet reports Michael McMahon four years old died after his father, an involuntary witness to his death when crushed by a truck a week earlier, drove to Flower Hospital and collapsed from heart disease caused by grief. An ambulance arrived but he died within minutes.
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Wellington
New York
Michael McMahon
Flower Hospital
McMahon
Pastor Resigns in St Louis to Join Detroit Church
Special to The Washington Post from St Louis May 2 Dr Homer Henderson resigns as pastor of Wagoner Place United Presbyterian Church to accept a call from First United Presbyterian Church in Detroit Michigan. He will depart June 1. A college student in Xenia Ohio sparked his baseball enthusiasm. He graduated six years ago and spent three years in eastern Ohio before coming to St Louis.
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Washington Post
St. Louis
Detroit
Homer Henderson
Wagoner Place United Presbyterian Church
First United Presbyterian Church
Michigan City
Henderson
Xenia
Ohio
Pawtucket Johnny arraigned in New York post office robbery case
John Sanford known to police as Pawtucket Johnny was arraigned before Commissioner Shields and ordered to return to Winchendon Massachusetts where he is charged with robbing the post office safe. He had just completed a Sing Sing term for a Highland Falls post office safe robbery and said he will seek a quiet life after making a moderate fortune from safe crimes.
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Washington
New York
John Sanford
Johnny
Shields
Winchenden
Mass
Sing Sing
Highland Falls
Queen's Necklace Returned from Dowager Queen Maria Pia
The Seculo reports the Lisbon royal palaces superintendent returned to Dowager Queen Maria Pia a diamond neck lace worth over 50 000 dollars left in the Ajuda palace during her flight. The necklace was a gift from the King of Italy. Republican papers attack the government for returning the exiled royal family's jewels and effects.
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London
The
Seculo
Lisbon
Maria Pia
Ajuda
Italy
Panama President Shot At Dinner in David
In Panama a plot to assassinate Pablo Arosemena, 74, acting president and first designado, erupted at a banquet in David. Six revolver shots shattered walls as guests fled, injuring none but causing cuts from shattered glass. The assailant fled, shots fired from a single revolver.
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Washington
Colon
R. P
Panama
David
Pablo Arosemena
Designado
Arosemena
Chiriclli
Poiltica
Direct Vote Bill Passed In Senate On Oregon Plan
Columbus Ohio May 2 the senate today passed the Wyman bill providing for direct election of United States senators on the Oregon plan The measure now goes to the governor after passage by the house
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Ohio
Senate
Oregon
Columbus
Wyman
United States
Liquor Sales to Middies at Carvel Hall Hotel
Miss Elizabeth D Jessup, manager of Carvel Hall in Annapolis, faces 27 counts charging sale of intoxicants to midshipmen and minors. Prosecution cites illegality of selling liquor to midshipmen regardless of buyer age. Management disputes knowledge of sales and blames orders from others. License held by Jessup as manager for Land Security Company of New York which owns the hotel.
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Washington Post
Annapolis
Elizabeth D Jessup
Carvel Hall
Walon
Ilegal
Midshipmen
Miss Jessup
The
Land Security Company
New York
Only Autos At Funeral For Mrs Carroll Brown
In New York on May 2 a procession of twelve limousines followed a mobile hearse bearing the body of Mrs. H H Carroll Brown daughter of the late Marcus Daly. The long line moved from Mrs Marcus Daly’s Fifth Avenue home to Greenwood Cemetery Brooklyn drawing wide comment for its ultra modernity.
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New York
HH. Carroll Brown
Marcus Daly
Fifth Avenue
Greenwood Cemetery
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Hyde resigns as city chamberlain amid indictments
New York May 2 Charles H Hyde will resign as city chamberlain immediately to avoid embarrassment to Mayor Gaynor. Indicted yesterday on bribery and unlawful fee charges, Hyde pleaded not guilty in the supreme court and was released on $7,600 bail. The Carnegie Trust inquiry broadens as banks testify. Hyde denounces the case as a conspiracy and cites his longtime ties to Gaynor while asserting his imminent exoneration.
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New York
Charles H. Hyde
Blatery
Gaynor
Hyde
Supreme ‘Court
Carnagie Trust
O. H. Cheney
Carnegie Trust Company
Tottering
Samuel Untermyer
Chamberlain Hyde
Ta Affaire
Carnegie
Chamberlain
John V. Smith
Carnegie ‘Trust Company
Ohio lawmakers face grand jury in bribery probe
Columbus May 2 Ohio legislators sought immunity before the grand jury investigating alleged bribery in the assembly. Prosecutors refused to accept testimony. the House calendar committee dissolved with seven members resigning save Dr Nye. Gov Harmon and Judge Blair testified as governorship and election frauds loom. Officers from commerce boards anti saloon league and railroad firm testify on efforts to influence legislation.
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Dr. Nye
Columbus
Ohio
Turner
Hogan
Gov
Harmon
Blair
A. Z. Blair
Portsmouth
Adama
Assembly
House
George B. Nye
Langdon
Russell
Greeves
Speaker Vining
Will Till
State Board of Commerce
Antisaloon League
Personal Liberty League
Cleveland Underground Railroad Company
A. B. Dupont
Thomas P. Schmidt
W. R. Hopkins
Hopkins
Cleveland
Diplomatic Criticism Over Ambassador Selection Wealth Powers
Berlin critic says new American ambassadors are chosen for wealth and politics, not merit, with German papers labeling the service as second rate and amateurs. The commentary argues wealth drives postings and rewards plutocracy over ability. Prince Joachim Albrecht of Prussia, son of the late prince, was involved in a fatal auto incident in Australia, killing a girl.
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Washington Post
London
Berlin
Evening Standard
Hill
Amerca
Feer
Austra
Joachim Albrecht
Prussia
Brunswick
Throat Cut in Fight Among Angl0 American Peace Pact Talks
A brief item notes a throat cut incident during a fight connected to the Anglo-American peace discussions. No further details on parties or location are provided in the readable text.
Five Negroes To Die At One Scaffold
Oklahoma City May 2 Five young negroes John Henry Prather James Holmes Charles Posey Elijah Turner and Bud Johnson are sentenced to hang on June 21 for complicity in the murder of W H Archie a white plumber near the Statehouse. Archie was attacked shot and robbed as he walked home about 130 a m.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
John Henry Prather
James Holmes
Charles Posey
Elijah Turner
Bud Johnson
W. H. Archie
Archie
Bees Tie Up Railroads at Omaha Depot
Bees broke from two hive stands at Union Depot in Omaha Nebraska causing traffic to halt for one hour. Ten cases were being carried on a truck when the stands fell, releasing swarms that scattered workers and passengers. Traffic resumed after the swarm subsided.
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Washington Post
Omaha
Nebr
Union Depot
Preston to Be Mayor After Hard-Fought Contest
In Baltimore a tight race ends with James H Breston leading the Democratic ticket for mayor, while E Clay Timanus, the Republican, loses by 861 votes. The contest highlights persistent machine influence, anti Negro tactics, and support for the incumbent Democratic leadership led by John Mahon as the old organization maintains control of the city councils.
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Timanus
Washington Post
Baltimore
James H. Breston
James F. Thrift
John Hubert
Second Branch
Thrift
Hubert
Preston
E. Clay Timanus
McLane
Mahon
John Mahon
I. Freeman Hasin
Democratic Machine
Democratic Party
Baldwin Locomotive Works Reported Sold to Drexel Bankers
Philadelphia May 2 The report of a sale of Baldwin Locomotive Works to Drexel and Company bankers unsettled financial circles. The rumor spoke of about 2500.06 dollars in stock and suggested Drexel and Company acted as agents. Fe Mursan and E T Stotesbury were said to have met abroad to plan the deal.
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Philadelphia
Baldwin
Drexel and Company
Mors
I Fe Mursan
E. T Stotesbury
Hair Raising Tie Referee Declares No Side Trimmed
Forensic clash features former senator Carter ex speaker Cannon and Senator Taylor with Representative Longworth as principals. Referee Dr Wiley as assistant referee offers opinion which is rejected by crowd cheering the gladiators in a tense showdown.
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Carter
Cannon
Taylor
Longworth
Dr. Wiley
Verbal Shafts On Facial Hair In Politics
A jumble of quotes mocks baldness and beards in politics. Names include Cannon Cirter Longworth, Taylor, Champ Clark, and Dr. H W Wiley. The verse hints at democracy, committee debates, and regulation with a satirical jab at appearance and policy.
Battle of the Beards at the National Press Club
A heated, satirical debate at the National Press Club pits former Senator Carter, former Speaker Cannon, Senator Robert Taylor, and Representative Nicholas Longworth against the issue of whiskers versus hats. Referee Scott C. Bone and Dr. Harvey W. Wiley figure in a mock showdown as Clark delegates final judgment to the Ways and Means Committee.
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Carter
Montent
Cannon
Robert Taylor
Tennessee
Nicholas Longworth
Scott C. Bone
Champ Clark
Bone
Harvey W. Wiley
Shakespeare
Maj
Archie Butts
Hande
Ways and Means Committee
Dr. Wiley
Lewes
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