Mystery of Saltillo Consul Case Sparks U S Alarm
Monterey May 18 United States consul general Philip C. Hanna fears that John Sillinay may have been killed or remains captive as revolts near Saltillo threaten to trap American forces. Reports say Silliman released from a Saltillo prison may be en route to Mexico City but no confirmation arrives. Washington frets over the peril to Americans and the risk of a broader military relief effort.
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G. Utech
the Dress Publishing Company
New York
Monterey
Mexico
Philip C. Manna
United States
John
Vlee Conat
Silliman
Mexico City
Saltillo
Bnut
Tarash
Hanna
Silimais Fe
Salbolo
Washington
Steawig
Stiman
Sito
Brownguille
Pex
Mahia
Shington
Death notices and obituaries from a late May issue
A chaotic OCR of death notices lists multiple names, dates, and locations across Maryland and nearby areas. Entries mention interments, residencies, and church services, with scattered details like May 13 to May 19 dates, various street addresses, cemeteries, and family relations.
Saltillo Officials Move on Silliman Case Amid Silence
Saltillo authorities report no new developments in the disappearance of American vice consul John R. Silliman. The United States has pressed for information after a reported execution of Trivate Parks. The Mexican government says it is investigating and will punish the guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Silliman
Mexico City
Trivate Parks
United States
Urrutia Faces Huerta Plot and Calls for International Police
The article details Dr. Urrutia presenting a 24 hour U.S. recognition ultimatum to Huerta, the cabinet's opposition, and a push for international police to oversee a fair Mexico election. It cites suspicions that Urrutia aided Huerta’s opponents and mentions Senator Belisario Dominguez's disappearance and alleged torture.
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Urrutia
Huerta J
Belisario Dominguesz
Huerta
Senate
Dominguez
Aliv
Jury charge alteration questioned in Wright case
Stenographer Warren M. Mitchell testified before the House judiciary subcommittee detailing changes allegedly made by Associate Justice Wright to a jury charge after input from attorney James S. Easby-Smith. Mitchell said Wright reviewed and corrected the transcript, claiming courtesy to Easby-Smith who had the initial charge. Ambrose, tied to the divorce cases under review, prepared to testify on related matters as hearings proceed.
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Easley-Smith
William E. Ambrose
Warren M. Mitchell
House Judiciary Subcommittee
Justice Wright
District Supreme Court
James S. Easby-Smith
Easby-Smith
Therepy
Darlington
Mediation Leaders Arrive for Niagara Falls Talks
Two of the three South American mediators Domicio da Gama of Brazil and Romulo Naon of Argentina reached Niagara Falls Ontario ahead of talks with United States and Mexican delegates. Chilean Eduardo Suarez was expected next day. The conference will open in a hotel parlor with enhanced telegraph capacity and official welcomes from Canadian officials.
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Niagara Falls
Ontario
United States
Mexico
Domicio da Gama
Romulo
Naan
Argentina
Eduardo Suarez
da Gama
Duke of Connaught
Canada
Brazil
Pape
Burrell
Gama
Noan
Mme da Gama
Shol Falls
Mr. Moreira
James P. Mee
New York
Algard
Washington
State Department
Huerta
American Held by Rebels
Vera Cruz May 18 Dr. L. M. Taylor of Denver is held at Cuatotelapam by constitutionalists who are using his services refuges report. Cangul Canada is making efforts to secure his release.
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L. M. Taylor
Denver
Vera Cruz
Cuatotelapam
Cangul Canada
Mediation Efforts in Mexican Crisis Highlight Niagara Falls Talks
The President spoke hopefully of mediation with Mexican factions Huerta and the constitutionalists, urging a neutral outcome and reforms. Mediation plans include agrarian and political settlements, with Carranza and Zapata influenced parties to the talks as diplomats prepare a shared framework for peace and recognition.
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Avery
Niagara Falls
Leper Early Again Free on Way to Tacoma
John M. Early, the leper whose case sparked a national controversy, escaped from Diamond Head quarantine near Port Townsend and is at large. Dr. Eugene Helley reports his escape. Early may be in Victoria awaiting chance to return to Tacoma, his former home. His wife filed for divorce in Tacoma after his commitment and has remarried nearby. The case, first publicized in 1908, drew scientific debate over the disease and led to placement on a Diamond Head farm before removal as a leper in 1912.
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Seattle
Wash
John M. Early
Diamond Head
Port Townsend
United States Public Health Service
Eugene Helley
Victoria
Tacoma
Early
United States Army
Philippines
Norice
Washington, D. C
Diamond
Heat Blamed as Army Health Questioned in Mexico
Special Washington Post report from Vera Cruz notes rumors in the Imparcial about Funston’s force. Half allegedly dead from heat, the other half in hospital, with horses dying in the streets. The piece claims the city is healthy otherwise and describes house to house disease control. It also mentions four colored regiments arriving to replace white troops and fears they may desert to Mexican ranks.
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Mexico City
Richard Harding Davis
Washington Post
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Imparcial
Funston
Cuba
End Huerta Rule and Rebel Plans Rise in Juarez
May 18 reports from Juarez say Huerta authorized delegates to meet South American mediators to discuss resignation if peace requires it. Constitutionalists insist any settlement must eliminate Huerta and his entire party, warning another Huerta-like regime would emerge. Carranza leaders maintain provisional presidency for Carranza, while Cabrera is seen as unlikely and possibly a ploy.
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Noon
Hotel
Niagara Gorge
Ontario Mojor League
New York
Emito Rabasa
Augustin Rodriguez
Luis Elguero
Mexico
Washington
del Campo
Niagara Falls
Ontario
Huerta
Mexico City
Carranza
Carran
Carranga
Juarez
Rafael Muzquiz
Rens
Vattanza
Sombrerete
Durango
Luis Cabrera
Iuerta
Cabrera
Sefer Cabrera
Tht Cabrera
Eluerta Party
President declines G. A. R. Memorial speech at Arlington
The President will not speak at Arlington National Cemetery Memorial Day service though invited by the G. A. R. He cited mediation on Mexico as reason and did not attend last year. He has tentatively accepted a separate invitation with Mrs. Wilson to Midway Georgia for unveiling a monument to Generals Screven and Stewart in October.
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Arlington National Cemetery
J. K. P. Gleeson
Department of the Potomac
C. H. Oléroyd
Post Department
B. H. Holbrook
Mexico
Arlington
Wilson
Midway
Liberty County
James Screven
Daniel Stewart
Noke Smith
Edwards
Howard
Mexican debt liquidation loan sparks protests in London
London May report says the Mexican government plans to issue 3.5 million dollars in 6 percent trust certificates to liquidate debt to armament firms. Morgan Grenfell & Co. protest, calling it a breach of contract, noting the U.S. President will not recognize such actions by the Provisional President.
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London
Daily Mail
Morgan, Grenfell & Co
Huerta
Von Nordenskiold Safe Amid Indian Escape Report
Berlin May 18 Baron Erland von Nordenskiold leader of the Norwegian South American exploring expedition was reported safe after a dramatic escape from Indians. A letter from Santa Cruz de la Sierra dated March 71 said he arrived at Trinidad, capital of the Bolivian department of Ben.
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Berlin
Baron Erland von Nordenskjold
Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Belivia
Trinidad
Ben
Barges Begin Regular Through Canal Service
A tug with five loaded barges started from Balboa and passed the Miraflores and Pedro Miguel locks, reaching Gamboa for the night. Tomorrow the trek through Lake Gatun and the Gatun locks continues, with five empty barges to follow from Coton to Balboa. Canal pilots will be U.S. citizens under 40 with masters licenses.
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Panama Canal
Pansima
Balboa
Miraflores
Pedro, Miguel
Culebra
Cucaracha
Gamboa
Lake Gatun
Gatun
Coton
Political mix up in Peru declares national congress
A group of 121 senators and deputies in Lima declared themselves national congress and proclaimed Roberto Leguia vice president. Leguia sought asylum at the Italian legation and issued a manifesto. Oscar Benavides was named provisional president after defeating Leguia in the recent election. The Spanish and Chinese ministries accepted Benavides as president.
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National Congress
Lima
Peru
Roberto HB. Leguia
Leguia
Legation
Prensa
Oscar Benavides
Billinghurst
Legula
Benavides
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