Mexican Agreement Ratified Still Awaiting Carranza Approval
The tentative Scott Obregon accord on future U S Mexican military cooperation is seen as a basis for preventing misunderstandings and easing tensions. Secretary Baker reports the plan to use Mexican railroads for supplies and aims to withdraw troops when border towns are no longer in danger, with ratification expected today or tomorrow.
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Obregon
Carranza
Tomarco
Gtregon
Mexico
Wilson
Don Scott
Two Airmen Injured In Plane Test At Hempstead Plains
Lloyd Thompson and Harold Blakely, both airmen, were injured when a new military aeroplane test at Hempstead Plains, Long Island went awry. Thompson suffered a fractured left ankle and cuts. Blakely sustained severe injuries. They were taken to a hospital in Mineola. The test reportedly included a loop over Washington and New York to illustrate vulnerabilities in the capital and first city.
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York
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Harold Blakaly
Hempsted Plains
Long Island
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Blakely
Minsola
Washington
New York City
First City
Tentative Agreement Provides New Working Basis
President Wilson announced after reviewing Gen. Hugh L Scott’s report on talks with Gen. Obregon that a tentative agreement outlines future joint operations and strengthens U S Mexico cooperation. Publication awaits both governments’ acceptance, then full text to be released.
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Obregon
Wextco
Wilson
Hugh L.scott
Republic of Mexico
Mexico
Americans slain in Mexican ambush near Rosario
Three Americans and one Spaniard were killed near Rosario in Sinaloa during an anti American outbreak as refugees traveling by handcar fled. The sole survivor, W H York, to abandon his property in Mexico, detailing financial ruin and trauma from the attacks while seeking return to the United States.
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York
Indiana
F C Burke
Walter Wallace
Roger Davidson
Caroline Rodringo
Rosarito
Wilson
Mazatan
Former envoy jailed as Dublin executions draw Britain ire
Dublin arrested former United States Minister James M Sullivan linked to Sinn Fein uprising. He was brought to London and will face trial. In New York supporters insist he aided no rebels, urging State Department intervention due to his American citizenship. Sullivan, born in Ireland, had a brief controversial Dominican posting and resigned amid accusations.
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Limerick
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California
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Yale Law School
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Dominican Republic
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England
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Edward Carson
Ulster
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Evening News Today
Pan American Railway and Merchant Marine urged by McAdoo
Secretary McAdoo, returning from Buenos Aires, said South American statesmen agree quick development of a merchant marine under an American flag and completion of a Pan American railway are key to closer unity among American nations. He noted friendly receptions as he met presidents of Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Panama, Cuba and Haiti during his journey.
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Pourte Papa
French Gains at Dead Man Hill in Verdun Sector
Paris and Berlin reports trace French footholds at Dead Man Hill and repulsed German thrusts near Hill 304 and Le Mort Homme. British and French artillery clash across Argonne Meuse fronts with mines, raids, and intermittent bombardments. Lens thrust by British ends in failure. several trench gains and evacuations rumored across Lorraine amid ongoing shelling.
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Lloyds Forecast Early War End and Insurance Rates
London reports Lloyds expecting an approaching peace with insurance priced high. The 1 to 3 odds against ending before December 31, 1916 reflect brokers betting on a swift conclusion. Speculation centers on whether the market has solid basis for the steep rates.
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Rebels fire Moscow amid blaze in government district
Berlin dispatches report Russian revolutionists started a fire in Moscow destroying government buildings. Workmen exploded kerosene and benzine tanks, destroying thousands of tons of material within seconds. Blaze spread rapidly to adjacent structures as flames were transmitted to other buildings.
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Mexican Agreement Acceptable
Former U S Byvoy jailed and Dublin executions captured are noted as part of today’s index. French take more trenches to keep Zeppelin secrets. Gerard gets U bout reply as Berlin seeks to argue issue.
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Alexandria
Zeppelin L-20 Crew Sacrifice After Scottish Raid Deaths
Sixteen of the Zeppelin L-20 crew were rescued and interned as three men sacrificed themselves to hide German secrets after the airship wrecked off Stavanger Norway following a raid on Scotland. The German admiralty reported bombs hit factories, railways, and ships along the English coast during May 2 3.
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Firth of Forth
Brazil Demands Action as U-Boat War Threat Grows
Brazilian government orders urgent inquiry into the sinking of the Brazilian steamship Rio Branco and presses for defense of neutral rights. Brazilian papers call for intervention, calling Germany’s submarine warfare a violation and urging cooperation with the United States.
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Legation
German Note Sent by Wireless in Submarine Case
German reply to the American note on submarine warfare is described as the longest diplomatic document of the war. It was transmitted by wireless telegraph from Berlin to Washington at 1 o'clock Washington time on Friday morning, though atmospheric and mechanical issues may delay its arrival.
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