Two ships land guns for Huerta at Puerto Mexico
The German liner Ypiranga discharged 2500 machine guns 15 000 000 rounds of ammunition and 10 000 rifles at Puerto Mexico after being barred from Vera Cruz by Admiral Badger. The Dresden shadowed the voyage as United States mediation limited interference. The Bavaria also reportedly landed ammunition at Puerto Mexico while officials await further details.
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Mexico
Ypiranga
Bavaria
Aleo
Hamburg-American Line
Huerta
America
State Department
Puerto Mexico
Vera Cruz
Badger
Mexican
Mobile
Dresden
Ender
Puerto Mezie
Salem
Tatoma
Liden
State Department Srateg
Yptranga
Puerto Maxito
War Department
Salina Cruz
Thomas 8. Howard
War at a Glance: Huerta receives vast wartime shipments
Reported large imports arrive at Puerto Meamico as Gen Huerta strengthens defenses. Bavaria brings 1.8 million rounds, Ypiranga lands 15 million rounds and 250 machine guns. Rebels seize Yarecuaro. Villa returns to Forteon amid counterrevolution fears. Querida Mokena and Jose Maria Lozano vanish from Mexico City. Huerta calls Mexicans 10 to 60 to join defenses against possible American invasion.
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Huerta
Puerto Meamico
Bavaria
Guadalajara
Gen. Villa
Forteon
Querida Mokena
Jose Maria Lozano
Hexico City
Mexico
Huerta Seeks Troops Again Denies He’ll Resign
Provisional President Huerta denies rumors of resignation and says he has not thought of a leave of absence. A decree calls for militia enlistment with ranks for 100, 150, or 200 men. Cabinet vacancies arise as Eduardo Tanatariz resigns agriculture and colonization, while Gen Francisco Romero takes command against Zapatistas in Morelos. Huerta hosts daughter’s birthday gathering with cabinet members and friends amid mediation conference expectations. Three cabinet posts remain vacant with Ocampo declining a proposed post.
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Mexico City
Eduardo Tantariz
Huerta
Francisco Romero
San Luis Potosi
Javier de Moure
Zapatistas
Moreloy
Gen. Huerta
Dona Buz Huerta de Fuentes
Col
Luis Fuentes
Telesforo Ocampo
Villa Off To Lead Battle Against Zacatecas Plan
Gen Villa quits Torreon to join 20,000 strong rebel army heading for Zacatecas. Rail repairs hasten two thirds of the distance while Zacatecas is besieged by Panfilo Natera’s forces awaiting Villa’s arrival to seal the fate of the fortress. Rebels anticipate the federal garrison may withdraw as Villa closes in.
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Torreon
Zacatecas
Washington Post
Mexico
Villa
Ander
Panfilo Natera
Ag ‘Villa
Peace tone at foreign trade dinner debates noninterference
At the National Foreign Trade Convention banquet in Raleigh, Secretary of State Burton and John Barrett urged peaceful, businesslike relations with foreign nations. They argued against a big stick approach and insisted the United States refrain from meddling in other countries while expanding trade with weaker nations. The event featured many prominent speakers and officials, including representatives from commerce and industry.
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Burton
John Barrett
South America
United States
Pan-American Union
Sheakers inc@éd
Preatigia
Department of Commerce
Ransdell
Andrew J. Peters
A. B. Johnson
B.N. Hurley
John J. Farrell
Mn Peters
Robert Dollar
W. J. Saunders
John D. Ryan
H. G. Herget
Thomas J. Walsh
James T. McClarey
Henry L. Myers
T. T. Cole
Allen B. Johnson
Baltimore Locomotive Works
Redfield
State Department
Ofa Pariey
Mexico
Raiders Use a Hearse in Foiled Gambling Raid
A Chicago Times item reports deputies mistook Chief Deputy Charles W. Peters' hearse and pallbearers for a funeral procession. They stormed a Forest Park saloon on Twelfth Street, seized racing charts, poker chips, and dice, and obtained bookmaker names without making any arrests.
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Washington Ross
Chicago
Tih
Lookouta
Aabo
Roosevelt says he would use army to seize mines in war time
Theodore Roosevelt testified before a referee in a suit by Alexander Wales against John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers. He recalled plans to deploy troops to end the great anthracite strike, noting he would act as a receiver for the mines and face possible impeachment. Roosevelt described urging Governor Stone and Gen. Schofield to enforce order while maintaining cabinet secrecy.
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Roosevelt
Alexander T. Wales
Binghamton
N.Y
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
John P. White
Miners’ Organization, Br. Wales
Stekcn
New York
Theodore Heed
Rothers
Grover Cleveland
United States Army
Senator Quay
Seaboard
Quay
Gov. Stone
Pennsylvania
Col. Roosevelt
Gol. Roosevelt
Girls Find Jobs In Chicago If They Dress Respectably
May 27 Chicago. Employment heads from major department stores and mail order firms say young women with good dispositions and no revealing attire can gain work. Experts from the Women's Trade Union League note middle-aged workers risk neglecting appearance. college graduates with vocational training pose a hiring challenge. Summer resorts on the Chicago and Ohio River system advertise ticket offices for checkists.
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Women’s Trade Union League
Civin
Snd
Solon in sandals shocks Massachusetts lawmaker
In Boston Beacon Hill headlines a Massachusetts legislator Rev Roland Bowyer wearing a cep-cool costume with sandals and no socks, exposing ankles and pink hosiery during a session. Grafton Cushing and onlookers react as the scene unfolds in the State Capitol.
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Roland D
Washington
Boston
Mana
Roland D. Bow
Wareoa
Greek Sandals for Boudoir Catch London Runway
Greek sandals with a slight heel and open toe gain favor for indoor wear in London. Worn with flesh pink hose and a ribbon, they create the illusion of bare feet and suit tea gowns, with actresses on the London stage adopting the trend.
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London
Gable
Washington Post
Milady
Wilde Confessions to Stir London Society this Summer
Special Cable to The Washington Post reports a new Frank Harris volume The Life and Confessions of Oscar Wilde provoking unease in English social circles. Early chapters accuse prominent figures such as Pater Whistler Churton Collins Mere dith Lady Dorothy Nevill and George Windham of brutally candid critique.
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Frank Harris
Washington Post
London
Smart Society
Ascot
Cowes
Oscar Wilde
Wilde
Pater
Whistler
Churton
Collins
Meredith
Dorothy ‘Nevill
George Windham
Burglars Duel Ends in Murder at Brisbane Home
A river shore mansion in Point Pleasant New Jersey hosts a fatal confrontation after a break in. Editor Arthur Brisbane of New York is found slain with head trauma and knife wounds. A suspect identified as John H. Hafer of Reading Pennsylvania fled the scene with a wine bottle and attempted to cross the river. Police and local mayor Edward Errickson investigated aided by Michael Whelen and a caretaker. Witnesses report a struggle and spattered walls and seven empty wine bottles scattered about the room. The victim’s name appears on a notebook alongside Hafer and Hafer family members. Investigators say a pocket knife with blood stains supported the case.
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Point Pleasant
N. J
Edward Errickson
River Shore
Arthur Brisbane
New York City
Michael Whelen
Errickson
Whelen
Walter
Whélen
Klein
John HR. Hater
Hose Atrest
Reading
Rose Hafer
Raymond
Henry
Elida
Edna Hafer
Brisbane
Wally Bear
Derby to Amerigan Victory Surprises Odds 25 to 1
Derby win by Amerigan shocks bettors as a 25 to 1 outsider defeats the favored Colt. Owner reportedly nets about $550,000 in a surprising upset.
Ammunition Landed for Huerta and Other Front News
Front page items include ammunition landed for Huerta and Huerta seeking recruits, Premier talks on foreign trade with Roosevelt, planned seizure of a mine, a murder in the editor's home, and American Horse winning a derby. Also notes on tolls, Roosevelt campaigning, Shafroth banking act defense, Morgan books, electric car run, trust bill speed, peril in policy, Mexican protocol, library founder, a maid witnessing a kidnapping, Devon Horse Show society, and other society and financial items.
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Roosevelt
Seiza
Senate
Shafroth
Folk
Morgan
Devon
France
Epsom
Germany
American Derby Winners and Durbar II Triumph
A long report covers the American Derby winners and Durbar II’s victory at Epsom. American horse Durbar II, trained by Murphy and ridden by Macgee, upset 30 starters to win by three lengths. Durbar II’s owner Herman B. Duryea, and the American owner Richard Croker are noted, with context on prior American Derby contenders and betting patterns. The piece also mentions Duryea’s modest winnings and future plans, including the French Derby.
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Pierre Lorillard
Volodyovsky
Whitney
Richard Croker
Durbar II
Duryea Troquois
Washington Post
Epsom
England
Wan
Herman B. Duryea
Durber II
Orby
Anjerigan
Ittérieti
Roaterso
King
Breakspear
Iouryea
Durbar
Ruli
Duryea
Murphy
Macgee
Berkley Hotel
France
Maczee
H. Chalmondeley
Bupshure
H. J. King
Six Cattle Thieves Executed Near Nogales
Six Mexicana accused of cattle theft were executed yesterday near Nogales Sonora. They were taken from a train bound for Cananea and executed one by one en route. Four were shot and two hanged.
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Ariz
Nogales
Sonora
Cananea
Andree Airship Found Official Inquiry Ordered
Stockholm May 2 The remains believed to be Prof Saldman Andree and two companions from the 1897 Dane’s Island ascent near Spitzbergen have been found in eastern Siberia. A government inquiry orders a thorough investigation as five buoys from the ill fated North Pole expedition have surfaced over the years.
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North Pole
Stockholm
Sweden
Saldmnan A.andrke
Dane's Island
Spitzbvergen
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Biberia
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Andree
Tme
Labrador
Messrs
Strindberg
Fraenkel
Polar
Pole
North America
Norway
King Oharies Island
Iceland
Beta
Tromece
Spitzbergen
Earthquake Shakes Canal at Gatun No Damage Reported
A severe quake lasting over 30 seconds struck Gatun and Colon tonight. Officials described it as very strong but reported no damage to the canal or local structures through late hour. The tremor surpassed October seismic events previously felt in the Canal Zone.
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Gatun
Colon
Canal Zone
Canal
Toll Compromise Gaining in Senate
Senate debate on a Panama tolls compromise moves toward arbitration to avoid surrendering U.S. canal rights. Cummins amendment sets proportional tolls for foreign ships and half for domestic ships, with U.S. vessels passing free of tolls and a board of arbitration to settle disputes with Britain or others. Bristow adds space for a separate provision.
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Hague
Root
Lodge
Sterling
Great Britain
Senate
Panama
United States
Cummins
Cummins Feeterday
Waleh
Board of Arbitration
Bristow
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