Mexicans Appeal for Aid as Zapata Fights for Freedom
Dr Policarpo Rueda, former Chiapas governor, arrives in Washington with news that Zapata’s movement will form a civil government in northern Mexico. He accuses Madero of aiding treasury looters and oppressing Indians, urging Americans to support a true fight against slavery and for a stable, honest government.
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Madero
Policarpo Rueda
Uhapan
Mexico
Washington
Yeaterday
Revolutionary Party
Emilio Vazquez Gomes
Rueda
Vasquer Omez
Orosco
Eapata
Alextune
Fiedalas
Mian
Fede
Lesrent
Rusts
Nooner
Diaz
Chiapas
Calla Madero
Idax
Chihuahua
Qaxipa
Vasquez Gomez
Iberty
Torreon
Chapultepec
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Tnitel
Calero
United States
Thorey Cittensey
Ary Amerian
Texas
Hihitch Sa
Revoluton Fats
Juares
Madero i4
Tevett
Madero A Rurales
San Cristobal
Policarpo Hueda
Mexican rebels seize key towns amid border tensions
Reports from Mexico City state Emilio Gomez has reportedly accepted a provisional presidency and that no battle had occurred at Torreon. Other dispatches warn Piedras Negras and Monoteva are at risk as U.S. forces in Eagle Pass report a federal garrison defeat and imminent rebel advances.
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Bentley
Mexico City
Torreon
Madero
Huerta
Emilio Gomez
Mexico
Juares
Orozco
San Antonio Tex
Piedras Negras
Rio Grande
Eagle Pass Tex
Monoteva
George
Somerville
United States
Eagle Pass
Department of Texas
Fort Sam Houston
Cuatro Clenewan
Buford
San Francisco
A Carnegie Ross
Rams
War Department
Americana
Mare Island Navy Yard
Obituary Notices From Virginia Locales
Heathaville May 1 Fleming Lewis aged 60 died today at Burgess store after a fifteen year illness. Survived by a widow and two children. Petersburg May 4 Robert Samuel Wells aged 42 died suddenly this morning of apoplexy. Survived by his second wife and several children. Richmond May 4 Daniel F Craddock aged 75, long time city engineer’s office employee, died suddenly this morning while on a cab to the railway station. He had held the position since the end of the Civil War.
Scott Takes Marathon in Bronx to City Hall Race
Scott of the South Paterson A C won a modified marathon of 1234 miles from the Bronx to City Hall in 1 hour 8 minutes and 6 seconds, beating Gaston Strobino by a clear margin. The event drew several hundred thousand spectators, with New York Evening Mail and the Amateur Athletic Union involved. Olympic selection may follow for Stockholm.
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New York
Laula Scott
South Paterson
Bronx
City Hall
Scott
Amateur Athletic Union
Gaston Strobino
South Paterson A
New York Evening Mall
American Olympic Committee
Stockholm
Flood relief costs rise as army aids flood victims
Commissary General Sharpe states relief needs may reach 760000 with 160000 fed daily on army rations. Louisiana flood extends, Red Cross pledges aid while funds already spent approach 700000 for Mississippi and Ohio valleys. Public support urged to prevent further suffering amid ongoing relief efforts.
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Anthor
War Department
Mississippi
Ohio
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Quartermaster General
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Red Cross
Iattern
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Granada
New Orleans
Nicaragua
Grants Pass
Mobile Bay
Mobile
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Winona
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Red Crown
American Red Cross
New Militia Companies to Represent Hyattsville and Laurel
The adjutant general authorized forming infantry companies in Hyattsville and Laurel. Hyattsville will muster Company F First Regiment on Wednesday May and Laurel will muster Company L on Thursday May 8, completing twelve companies for the First Regiment. Leaders planned include Councilman O A Creager as captain with Kennard and Duckett as lieutenants.
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Laurel
Maryland
Washington
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Hyattsville
Charles F Little
Maryland National Guard
Aston
Centerville
Maryland Guard
Maryland Militia Law
Y W C A Fund Campaign Surges With Subscriptions
The YWCA drive for a new Washington building reports 73 2 percent of goal with 250 volunteers collecting funds. Women teams lead with strong showings from Mrs Baylys and Miss Grandin groups while men including William Knowles Cooper push totals. Luncheons at 1328 F Street NW boost morale as Mrs Roberts leads Congressional Club volunteers in campaign efforts.
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Young Womens Christian Association
Funda
Eldridge EB Jordan
Business Men’s Committee
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Mena
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Elizabeth F Pierce
Mabel Grandin
Baylys
John Scully
Margaret Zimmlee
H E Day
John D Hird
J E Kendall
C S Richardson
Simon Wolf
Eugene Byrnes
Frederick True
Plarces
Ada R Thomas
A van Esse Cattna
Thomas H Mitchell
Elia
Knight
Lincoln Brown
Michlin
Bella van Esse
Henry H Mann
L Buell
Fawcett Ming
Sallie Schroeder
Elizabeth Bryan
Raymond Morgan
Edith Goode
Mi Grage Kendall
Annie Holden
Ruth Larner
Sheldon Jackson
Ruth Noyes
Mary Colison
Woodbury Pulsifer
Horace Chandlee
Elizabeth North
Willoughby Chesley
George Chandlee
Samuel O Kimberly
Eunice Wead
Bryans
Wiliam Knowles Cooper
MCA
Frances E Chickering
Eloise Brainerd
Alice Deal
Lucerna Sayre
M F Bickford
F Street
John Poola
Commercial National
Hank
YWCA
Poole
Congressional Club
E W Roberta
Round Table
St. Pauls Lutheran Church
Hamline
Hamline Methodist Church. and Yesterday the Girle of the Church of the Covenant
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Eliabeth Hubbard
Grace Miller
WCA
Are Strong
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Mra Strong
Rochester
Christan Association
Lion Wolf
Eldridge E Jordan
John Poole
Holcomb
Oreiock
Adama
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Kann & Sons
Williaa
Runaway Girl From Louisville Seeks Aid Abroad
An 18 year old girl calling herself Helen Leyton of Louisville ran away from a governess in Antwerp after being abroad to study art and music. She was taken to a police station by a home for friendless women representative, refusing to name her parents, but saying her uncle Dr John Haines lived in Louisville. She is described as hysterical and penniless, and is under care of the home.
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Europe
Atlantic
New York
Helen Leyton
Louisville
Antwerp
Belgium
John Haines
Fourth and
Chestnut Streets
Paris
Georgetown University Honor Given to Archbishop Carroll Tribute
Prominent speakers at a banquet praised Archbishop Carroll and Cardinal Gibbons for founding Georgetown University and guiding its nonsectarian, liberty-minded education. Attendees included many doctors, professors, and civic leaders who lauded Carroll’s role in American Catholic higher learning and national service.
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Cardinal Gibbons
Clark
Charlip Clark
Georgetown
Republic
John Carroll
Georgetown College
Georgetown University
Minister’s Suicide Affects Community In Believed Tragedy
Reports say a minister, considered possibly insane, drowned himself in a barrel. The incident, linked to a troubled state, drew reactions from local residents and officials. Further details were scarce as investigators reviewed the peculiar method and motive.
Aviator Falls to Death in Monoplane Crash
A monoplane broke its wings and plunged about 300 feet, causing the pilot to die in the accident. Investigators report a wind stroke and mechanical failure as possible factors, with the craft spiraling downward near the airfield.
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