Mexican Claims Silliman Release Sought as Diplomatic Tensions Rise
May 12 Mexico City reports that the government agreed to release American Consul Silliman of Saltillo and place him with the Brazilian legation for departure. Officials cite mediation talks and concerns over consular safety amid Huerta Zapata activity and Lobos Island lighthouse incident.
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Huerta
Lobos Island
Zapata
Silliman
Payrlhe
New Ye
Mexico City
Mexico
Saltillo
Legation
Republic
War at a Glance: Huerta Moves, Tampico Skirmishes
Rumors in Vera Cruz say Gen Huerta plans to move his government to Puebla as federals and constitutionalists clash near Tampico with both sides claiming victory. ABC mediation once again jeopardized by Huerta's protest over a U S armistice breach. Huerta peace commissioners will depart Vera Cruz for Niagara Falls talks with full authority. Secretary Bryan demands the release of John Reid Silliman, the U S vice consul in Saltillo, held by federals.
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Huerta
Puebla
Bryan
John Reid Silliman
Saltillo
Mob Seeks His Life Huerta May Go to Puebla
Vera Drug May 11 A Mexico City mob demands Louis d Antin the American embassy attaché surrender or be killed The Brazilian minister warns of surrender if overpowered Federal forces fortify Guadalupe Puebla acts as a defensive anchor Navarrete holds outposts east of Puebla many cattle grain and supplies stored there Rumor Huerta plans stand at Puebla if Villa pushes federal lines Three hundred American women remain in the capital doctors stay with patients Doster the ex correspond ent jailed then freed to report to police American hospital remains open with nurses and patients British subjects urged to leave Mexico and two Americans recount brutal experiences en route to Vera Cruz and Mexico City
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Navy Department
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Athouse
Zapata
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Railroads oppose interlocking limits and securities oversight
Witnesses representing about 159,000 miles of railroads urged the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee to reject interlocking directorates and stock ownership controls as proposed in federal antitrust bills. They urged a national commission instead and warned current plans could push individual railroads to abandon interstate commerce.
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Government of Securities Issues
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Robert Scott Lovett
Union Pacific Board
Samuel Rea
Pennsyvant
Trumbull
Chesapeake and Ohio and
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Texas
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Washington
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Tham
Thay
Senate
Thom
Judge Lovett
Roa
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Pennnsylvania
New Haven
Hell Gate
New York State Commission
Mrs Berwind Inspects Newport Villa Grounds Changes
Special to The Washington Post Newport R May 1 Mrs Boward J Berwind visits her estate where extensive work is under way at the west end. A 200 foot terrace with tea houses at each end will use white marble to match the grounds. Mrs Belmonts Japanese tea house has green tiled roof and new lawn plans require wall work. Mortgagees sale of Castlewood villa delayed again amid reports local claims to be settled.
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E. J. Berwind
Washington Post
Newport
Boward J. Berwind
Q. H. P. Belmont
Royal Opera marred scene at Covent Garden gala
London May 13 King George Queen Mary with King George Denmark's royal party attended Covent Garden Opera House. The splendor of jewels and decorations drew praise while a suffragette in the balcony cried out about torture. she was seized and removed as others clashed among demonstrators.
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Covent Garden
London
Queen of Denmark
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Queen Mary
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Prince of Wales
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Alexandra Wos
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Royal Hex
Cup Awarded For Saving Cadet In Milwaukee Gale
Palmer Rugee of Milwaukee received a loving cup from St John's Military Academy for rescuing Cadet John Hays of Washington, D. C., from drowning during a gale. Rugee, who forced his chauffeur James Lindsay to row, saved five cadets while three others perished.
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Washington Post
Milwaukee
Wis
John Hays
Washington, D. C
New Mexico
Palmer Rugee
St John's Military Academy
Nordenskjold Expedition Reported Killed in Brazil
Vienna May 11 unconfirmed rumor says the expedition of Baron Nordenskjold son of the arctic explorer has fallen victim to Indians in South America. Latest dispatch from Belem dated March 16 noted companion John berg killed. method of death not stated.
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Brazil
Vienna
Baron Nordenskjold
South America
Stockholm
Belem
Johnberg
Two Deaf Couples Wed in Silent Double Ceremony
In Meriden Connecticut on May 11 two weddings were held at St Laurent's Church. Taura and Eva Lanone daughters of Walter Lanone were married to Fred Gagnier of North Adams Mass and Moise Lebane of Lowell Mass. The ceremony was conducted in sign language by Rev. F St Quinn of St Joseph's Cathedral Hartford.
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Washington Post
Meriden
Conn
Taura
Eva Lanone
Walter Lanone
Laura
Fred §. Gagnier
North Adams
Mass
Eva
Moise Lebane
Lowell
F. St. Quinn
St. Joseph's Cathedral
Hartford
St. Laurent's Church
House Waffles on Half and Half Tax Plan in DC Bill
Confused House adjourns without voting on the main provision of the George true valuation assessment bill. Crosser prepares to move to recommit and strip added items, testing whether lawmakers back the half and half funding method. Mann defends Washington taxation as he notes the city’s strong municipal services and asks whether Congress should curb local governance. Continuous debate and procedural maneuvers mark the day as lawmakers await today’s vote after Speaker Clark is poised to convene.
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Kentucky
George Hill
Crosser
Ohio
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Mann
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Congress
Iowa
Fiance Bomb Victim Involved in Woking Channel Plot
A London Daily Express Story from Woking recounts a dramatic explosion in a cottage beside the Basingstoke Canal. Bertram Bond, injured, claims revenge by a wealthy stock exchange man who bet £5,000 that Bond would not wed Edith Smith in June. Miss Smith identified a man connected to the stock market and noted a doctored photograph. Shotgun shells and pistol bullets were found. police investigate.
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Miss Smith
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Eperial Cebie
London
London Daily Express
Woking
Basingstoke Canal
Stock Exchange
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Boundary Road
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Band
Soup leads Pat to court in Pittsburgh decree demand
Daniel Brodnos of Braddocks told Judge Frazer that his wife forced him to eat soup at every meal and doused him with hot soup plus beatings. He seeks a divorce while she says he never supplied enough money for soup supplies.
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Washington Post
Pittsburgh
Daniel Brodngs
Braddocs
Brodncs
Frazer
Brodnos
Fearful Threats Reach U.S. Consul and Attache
Page one item outlines danger to the U.S. Legation in a broad issue mix. The report notes threats to a U.S. consul and an attaché, with related political and social cable items including antitrust mentions and high-profile events.
German loan to Haiti details threaten Monroe Doctrine
Washington dispatch reports a Port au Prince conference where German minister Dr Pepys secured terms for a Haiti loan of about 2 million dollars. Germany would gain control over ports customs and a coaling station at Mole St Nicholas, plus influence over Haiti’s railways dyewood and shipping, threatening U S interests and Monroe Doctrine interpretations.
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Washington
Haiti
Zamor
Pepys
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Mole St. Nicholas
United States
American Dyewood Company
Hamburg-American Line
Germany Co i
Mol St. Nicholas
State Department
Madison R. Smith
Bailly
Burton Edict Tart Veiled Hit At Foraker
Senator Theodore E Burton of Ohio indicates he may actively back GOP primaries while withdrawing from reelection. He urges candidates who can win both GOP and Progressive support, criticizes lack of primary interest, and hints he may state preferences between candidates later. He sees improving GOP prospects and defends his stance against Foraker’s nomination. Ends with note of Belasco Theater crestian show times.
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Kim
J. B. Foraker
Ohio
Taft
Progressive Party
Twee
Mary
Washington
Okio
Ghio
Whington
Repubiicans
Republican Party
Foraker
Capn West Dismissed By Navy. Daniels Approves Court Martials
Seattle May 11 Capt Ernest E West United States Marine Corps was dismissed from service yesterday at Puget Sound Navy Yard after orders from the Secretary of the Navy approved the court martial verdict finding him guilty of intoxication and scandalous conduct. West is a native of Georgia.
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Marine Corps
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Wash
Ernest E. West
United States Marine Corps
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Secretary of the Navy
Martiel
West
Georgia
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