Carranza Accepts Final Parley Today
El Paso May 6. First Chief Carranza informs Gen Obregon agreements with the United States are satisfactory with minor points. Final conference expected tomorrow to align the protocol. Obregon holds court, while Carranza and Obregon’s relations are watched as possible shifts in Mexican policy loom. Major Howze defeats Villistas near Ojo Azul in dawn assault. 42 bandits killed, 240 American troopers suffer no losses.
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Obregon
Juarez
EL Paso
Car Tanza
Alvaro Obregon
United States
Ir Win
Licinto Lrevino
Department of Northeast
Mexic
Torreon
Frederick Funston
Gen. Pershing
San Antonio
Howze
Col.Howze
Wage&seren
Pilot killed as plane crashes in loop near here
Prottex Mass-Capt J He Wor deneitlan and his escort flew 2500 feet when the aircraft went into a loop. The wing bent, the plane inverted, and the pilot died from his injuries at the scene.
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J He Wordeneitlan
Here
Mayor Sees Shooting Police Dogs Part Of Drill
In a New York police parade, Detective John J Kilroy shot Policeman Christopher Reilly in the mouth near the reviewing stand. Reilly, a dog trainer, was in citizen clothes and unaware the act was part of a staged drill. A purse snatching by Reilly sparked chaos as the incident unfolded before Mayor Mitchel and thousands.
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New York
Mitchel
Woods
John J Kilroy
Christopher Reilly
Renea
Helen Morgan Hamilon
Reilly
Kilrey
Kilroy
Forice
Henrietta Duria
Fifth Avenue
Twenty- Fifth Street
National Capital Horse Show Opens Five Day Run
The fifth annual National Capital horse show opened amid capacity crowds at the show grounds with riders from East and West competing. John L. Bushnell of Springfield, Ohio, scored two firsts in high class events while Miss Constante Vauclain of Pennsylvania stood out in heavy harness areas. The program featured thrilling jumps, no accidents, and a notable automobile jump by Ralph Coffin with riders and spectators enjoying a sunny afternoon.
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Ohio
Iinois
Allen Potts
Gordonsville
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Rabbitt
Sylvanus Stokes, Jr
King Stone
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John L. ‘Bushnell
Springfield
Bushnell
Governor
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Adeline M Oxnard
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Eddy Gio
Glen Riddie Stables
Glen Riddie
James A. Buchanan
National Capital Horse Show Association
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U S Warns Domingo Jiminez Leader to Quit Power
May 6 Santo Domingo reports say hostilities paused after U S warning that armed intervention could come within 72 hours. Gen Arias demands President Jiminez resign. Arias ready to surrender if the president steps down. Two destroyers Walke and Terry sail from Key West toward Santo Domingo with five more to follow.
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Sterett
Reid
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Lemson
Panther
Washington
Pope Urges Wilson to End War and Hints at German Peace Terms
Pope Benedict sends a sealed message to President Wilson urging immediate peace suggestions and hoping for no break in U S Germany relations. Right Rev Bonzano delivered the package and said belligerents at the Holy See see obstacles to peace have disappeared. Ambassador Gerard in Berlin is said to have discussed terms with the Kaiser and hinted Germany seeks a formal world record of readiness to negotiate on terms that protect its vital interests. The State Department notes indicate Germany may move toward peace, with the United States poised to act to end the war.
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Pope Benedict
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Lta
French at Verdun: German assault advances
Paris reports intensified Verdun fighting as German crown prince presses toward Hill 304 near Le Mort Homme. Bombardment devastates the area while French lines in other sectors hold with repulses and counterattacks. new German divisions reinforce the attack amid strategic aims to disrupt French positions west of the Meuse.
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Meuse
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le Mort Homme
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le Mort Hombre
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Cumieres
No. 364
Signs the War May End This Year in Peace Plea
Dispatches from Berlin indicate Americans in the capital see a ripe moment for President Wilson to seek peace. The pope’s envoy to Washington bears a peace appeal. Reports suggest Germany aims to coax U S peace offers. London editors and Lloyds brokers weigh the odds of a December end. Berlin censors note popular belief that the war should end by November and that all belligerents desire peace before winter.
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Wilson
Hiding Meat in Berlin Police Seize 50000 Pounds of Hidden Hams
In Berlin two days of police raids uncovered over 50,000 pounds of hams sausages and meats hidden in private homes and shop basements. They were sold at high prices, sometimes double the municipal rates, causing shortages. Wealthy butchers faced confiscation and prosecution as raids spread to markets and butter stores amid a rising public uproar.
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Karl H. von Wiegand
Washington Post
N. S. World
Berlin
Amsterdam
Francis receives credentials from Russian emperor in 35 minute audience
David R. Francis, newly arrived American Ambassador, presented his credentials to Emperor Nicholas at Tsarskoe-Selo. The cordial audience lasted 35 minutes with the emperor and 15 minutes of conversation with the empress, impressing the envoy with the cordiality shown.
Berlin Note Sparks Doubt Over German Good Faith
The official German note presented to President Wilson and Secretary Lansing closely mirrors the unofficial text, easing fears of a diplomatic break. President may remain silent while Germany demonstrates good faith, with Lansing away at Annapolis. Count von Baernstorff returns to Washington as officials weigh if an official reply is needed.
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