Battle for Juarez Fails as Feds and Insurrectos Clash
Fierce fighting raged all day in Juarez across the Rio Grande as federals and insurrectos exchanged heavy fire. Reports say at least six Americans killed or wounded, with destruction across Juarez and fires lighting the town utilities. Army units on both sides fortified positions while some shells crossed into El Paso. civilians sought safety as the conflict threatened wider violence.
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Rio Grande
E Keely
Chicago
Cal Thorpe
Cal Heath
Frank Padora
Jim Keiser
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Col Steever
United States Army
Senor Torres
A. E. Anderson
Cal Garibaldi
Brannson
Tralian Wberator
American Legion of Insurrectos
Pascual Grozcy
Pal Villa
Navaita
Netarre
W Paso
Navarro
Insurrecto Army
Navarro 10 Hold Out in Juarez as Peace Talks Begin
Government reports show Gen Navarro refusing to surrender Juarez despite rebel pressure. A tentative peace pact with Guerrero rebels promises local control for them and disbanding of forces, while reinforcements may secure Juarez before renewed fighting. Meantime, rebels in Morelos threaten Cuernavaca and enforcement of the pact aims to shield the capital.
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Mexico City
Juarez
Navarro
Department of War
Madero
Rabago
Terrazas
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Mulato
Francisco Figueroa
Ambrosio Tigueroa
Iguala
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Republic
Morelos
Cuernavaca
Ambrosio Figueroa
National Chamber of Commerce
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Conhuila
Vera Cru
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Tixpan
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Senator Stones Denunciation of Mexican Crisis Sparks Senate Debate
Senator Stone denounces Mexican killings and critiques the administration for delaying action on border violence. He cites Congress must authorize measures and questions the President's troop deployments. Republicans and Democrats debate policy while urging a firm stance to protect U.S. citizens amid rising tensions.
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Senator Stone
Senate
el Paso
Committee On Foreign Relations
Stone
Missouri
Bacon Deplores
Senator Attacks ican Attitude Toward Poo Bacon Upheld
A Missouri legislator condemns the administration and insists President Taft acted promptly to defend Americans. He argues the government’s action is sensational and unnecessary, calling for restraint and criticizing political rhetoric surrounding the resolution granting authority.
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Missouri
Mr. Taft
Inaction of Government Protest on Indian Threats
The speaker condemns government inaction amid armed danger in Texas and Arizona. He warns that lingering under a white flag endangers American men women and children and calls for self defense measures against continued violence. Continued on third page.
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Texas
Arizona
Mr. Stone
Lambs Stolen From Great River Estate
Two boys stole a ladder and climbed into the sheepfold at W Bayard Cutting's Great River estate on Long Island. They bore off two lambs but dropped them as the caretaker cried Stop thief. The lambs escaped to the woods but were later recovered. Police expect to locate the culprits.
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Washington Post
New York
W. Bayard Cutting
Great River
Long Island
Four Die of Measles District Plans an Inquiry
Public health officials reveal four measles deaths at St Ann's Infant Asylum tied to 24 cases since the month’s start. Investigation to determine failure to report cases promptly, with measures to isolate the sick and fumigate the building. Additional diphtheria cases at the Washington Foundling Asylum noted.
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Washington Asylum For Foundlings
Satan
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Health Department
St. Ann's
Woodward
St. Ann’s Asylum
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Mary Riley
Mary Williams
Frances Myrtle
Murray A. Russell
Washington Founding Asylum
Hachel Mayo
Mary Howard
Alice Taylor
Ivy Garland
Lena Hawks
Providence Hospital
Miss Garland
Seylum
Balloon voyage ends with perilous Delaware Bay rescue
Philadelphia II balloon party of Dr. Thomas E. Eldridge Ada Turner Kurtz and John H. Noggile drifts toward the Atlantic after a 9:30 AM start. Tug Mary J. Walker sails to Delaware City. ballast dumped and rope-assisted tow saves intended landing. Soldiers from Fort Dupont aid in landing. two crew members briefly overcome by heat but recover.
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John Light
Delaware City
Fort du Pont
Philadelphia
Delaware Bay
Atlantic Ocean
John H. Noggile
Pennsylvania Chemical Company
Mr. Noggle
Bishop Answers Playwright on Patterson Rebellion
Kansas City dispatch reports Thomas F. Lillis coadjutor bishop of this diocese says Catholics will oppose a play if it advocates divorce and remarriage. He says Catholics will shun the theater that insults their faith and prefer Christ’s teachings over the play’s suggestions.
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Washington Post
Kansas City
Joseph Medill Patterson
Thomas F. Lillis
Grace Cooney Fires At Café Owner In Jealous Dispute
Grace Cooney traveled to James Casale's cafe in St Louis after he missed an appointment. She wore roses at her belt and hidden revolver in a bouquet. In a scuffle she fired, wounding his arm. Casale claims the shooting was deliberate not accidental.
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Washington Post
St. Louis
James F. Cagale
Grace Cooney
Casale
City Hospital
Jim
Woman to die on gallows in Ontario case
Angelina Neopolitano was sentenced to death for first degree murder in Sault Ste. Marie Ontario after pleading guilty to killing her husband Peter Neopolitano with an ax on April 16. She was slated to be hanged August 9 but execution postponed due to her pregnancy.
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Washington Post
Sault Ste. Marie
Ontario
Peter Neopolitano
Angelina Neopolitano
Justice Britton
Dagen Highlights and Headlines in Today's Issue
Index to today's issue lists hard fighting at Juarez and Navarro vows to hold out. Senator Stone criticizes Taft, a hospital remains under quarantine. Three in balloon rescue, Americans presented at court, bridegroom arrested at altar. Glanders attack on two men, horse show upcoming, Tappan and Judge Embry deaths noted. Cannon jig, 38-Ohio clash, town honors colored man, border tangle. Clerks aid plans, Italian bandits win port, McNamara pension debate, editorials, society and sports. City Beautiful plans featured.
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Eix
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Ohio
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Egg Brings Him Legacy From Texas Girl
Wilkes-Barre. Pa. May 9. After three years of correspondence with a Texas girl whose address he found on an egg Charles Dilg of Plymouth near here was notified she had died and left him part of her fortune. He will not publicize her name and address until his lawyer verifies a Texas law firm letter and the statements it contains. He says he never met the girl and did not know she had money.
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Washington Post
Wilkes-Barre
Charles Dilg
Plymouth
Ihere
First Court of King George Opens Amid Gemstone Gowns
London May 9 at Buckingham Palace the first court of King George's reign and the first since King Edward's death drew a large diplomatic crowd. Over 1,000 guests attended with gowns studded in gems, blue gold brocades, and diamond leisures. American officials and embassy wives led a notable circle as Mrs. Reid presented several Americans including Mrs. Phillips and Miss Agra Bennett.
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L. H. Slocum
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Ethel Crocker
San Francisco
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New York
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H. H. Webb
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Louis Bennett
West Virginia
England
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William J. Crocker
California
Maisie Delafield
Bermuda
William Phillips
Commander Simpson
United States
Naval Attache
J. Dominguez
Henry Vincent Higgins
Tara
Sister Kaye
Arrest at altar alters Baltimore wedding scene
Dr Franklin Morse 45 a chemist arrested by Washington detective on a false pretenses charge at the ONeill home in Baltimore where Miss Alice ONeill refused to proceed with the ceremony after the arrest. The case centers on Morse alleged sale of territorial rights for a disinfectant to William N Moore and F A Reed.
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William N. Moore
Washington
Alice O'Neill
J. J. O'Neil
Baltimore
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Central Office
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O'Neill
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Miss O'Neill
Miss O’neill
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Mr. Reed
West Disinfectant Company
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