Troop Standstill On Mexican Border Maintains Security
Washington reports US troops will not withdraw from Mexico until Carranza authorities prove border security. Cavalry patrols in Chihuahua State step up to deter raids as military officials seek clearer movement plans, while no new troop actions are planned. A conference on military cooperation with Generals Pershing and Gavira is prepared at Nuevo Casas Grandes.
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Washington, D. C
Mexico
Carranza
Wilson
War Department
Chihuahua
Tfwag
Carranda
Milit
Funstan
Gahi- Tuahua
Pershing
Columna
Chilutahua
State Department
Major Langhorne
Roynidlas
Atens
Colonia Dobdlin
Columbus
N.M
Gavira
Tersuing
Nisvo Casas Grandes
Hosen
Avila
Nuevo Casas Grandes
Republican convention tussle and suffrage stance noted
Six days before the mobilization Taft delegates in Pennsylvania and West Virginia were not recognized if nominated on the returns, Heney backed California's claim that Taft delegates were compliant, Roosevelt at Oyster Bay endorsed woman suffrage, reflecting early 20th century political tensions.
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Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Chicago
Taft
Heney
California
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Waite sentenced to die in electric chair at Sing Sing
Dr Arthur Wartron Waite was sentenced to death in the electric chair during the week beginning July 10 for the murder of John J Peck of Grand Rapids. He expressed remorse and offered to pay for his crimes, then was moved to Sing Sing after sentencing.
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New York
Arthur Wartron Waite
Sing Sing
John J. Peck
Grand Rapids
Walte
Combe
Waite
Vilar
Business at Highest Point Say Bankers
Washington June 1 The federal reserve board says U S business activity has perhaps reached the maximum of the present upward movement with caution and labor unrest even where wages are high A slightly less favorable crop outlook is noted Oil wells are very active Lumber and building show great activity railroad earnings are generally excellent and there is ample money on hand
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Washington, D. C
United States
Federal Reserve Board
Gerard Confers With Chancellor On War Situation
Berlin reports James Wm. Gerard American ambassador held a half hour talk Tuesday with Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg. Polish relief as trigger. broader topics also discussed. Professor Delbrueck questions Wilson mediation, noting perceived bias and strained ties with Germany.
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Berlin
Sayville
James Wm. Gerard
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Dishikis Wilson
Hans Delbrueck
University of Berlin
Gemany
Wilson
Attorneys Hope for Orpet Jury by Night
Waukegan Wisconsin June 1 counsel for both sides in the case of Will Orpet charged with the murder of Marian Lambert held strong hopes today that the jury might be completed before the court adjourned. Eight jurors have already been sworn two more tentatively accepted and the two needed to complete the panel are in the box tentatively passed by the defense
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Waukegan
Will Orpet
Marian Lambert
Ithe
Cosson Allen Conference 15 Ends Without Result
In Des Moines Kes Moines June 1 Committees for Attorney General Gen Cosson and State Senator Joseph A Allen Republican gubernatorial hopefuls adjourned at noon without agreement. Aim to unite against Lt Gov Harding failed with each side dismissing the other’s proposals. Allen and Casson men claimed their candidate still favored, though Cosson’s side said no terms could win him over. Conference lasted over three hours with calls for a county canvass rejected as too time consuming. The groups left confident in their nominees while discussing further talks.
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Kes Moines
Gen
Cosson
Joseph A. Allen
Harding
Allen
Casson
Allen Group
Fred Larrabee
Fort Dodge
W. A. Eliott
Pocahontas
Charles P. Proudfit
Des Moines
W. C. Barber
C. E. Corey
Warren.Garst
J. F. Russell
H. H. Stipp
E. E. Peek
Water- Hoo
W. Wi. Wise
Perkins on Scene to Start Things for Bull Moose
Chicago June 1 invasion of Chicago by George W Perkins chief director for the Bull Moose adds mystery and worry to Roosevelt aspirants at Congress hotel. Perkins arrival signals pre convention activity as Progressives consider a Roosevelt ticket and refuse talks of a compromise candidate. John W McGrath arrives to stay till after the convention. Roosevelt not revealing plans. Senator Reed Smoot and other national committeemen predict a Roosevelt nomination. William Barnes Jr declines comment while McKinley and Sherman forces align. Ralph D Cole notes Burton as second choice for western delegates.
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Chicago
George W. Perkins
Bull Moose
Congress Hotel
Perkins
National Committee
Roosevelt
New York
Perking
T. 1
ArTry John W. McGrath
Theodore Roosevelt
St. Lois
Roosevely
Reed Smoot
Utah
Republcan
Tuphes
William Barnes, Jr
Willian B. McKinley
Tlinois
Lawrence Sherman
Ralph D
Ernest Shackleton Antarctic Expedition Left Behind
The report details Sir Ernest Shackleton’s 1914 Antarctic expedition from England to Buenos Aires and Tasmania, with the Aurora and Endurance ships, the crossing of the continent, and the perilous voyage ending near Port Stanley in the Falkland Islands. It notes delays since 1914, the Aurora’s return, and the fate of crew and stores during the Ross Sea base period.
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Slrernest
Shackleton
Weddell Sea
Rosa Sea
England
Sirrnest
Buenos Aires
Tasmania
Bir| Arne
Waddell Nen
Tossson
Hrnert
Aurora
Porthalmers
New Zealand
Wight
Ashere
Ross Sea
Port Stanley
Falkland Islands
South Atlantic
Argentina
Vady Shackleton
Sir Ernest
Antarctic
Mary Hayle O'Reti
Lady Shackleton
London
St. Ernest
Sougut
Bartius
Madurante
South Polar
Coaat
Latin-America
Wedel
Ross Sia
Siisnetait J Sea
Mt. Blane
Macquarie Island
Suspected Voter Fraud Probe Across South Bend Area
The state supreme court moved to meet and investigate a large number of registrations tied to dogs and deceased persons on the voter rolls. Harry Chaflin led a Democratic petition alleging rampant fraud and calling for order to prevent an imminent election disruption.
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South Bend
Supreme Court
Aba
Moundamud
Ahago
Wiegal
Harey Chaflin
Rehels
Railway Wage Parle Opens in New York City
The first joint conference between railroad management and conductors, trainmen, engineers, and firemen began in New York City to settle working hours and wages. No outside arbitration is favored. eight hour day and overtime pay are key issues. Local Waterloo engineers and firemen anticipate possible pay increases if demands are met. Continuation noted on page 3.
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New York City
New York
Rilorda
United States
Thair
Trafomen
Lodiy
Arcployes
Casa
Ghaille
LEE Teads Converence
Elisha Leo
Ninelete
Stalnt
A. J. Gatrelson
The
Order of Railway Conductors
W. B. Lee
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Stone
Tna Brotherhood of Locomotiv Engineers
Timothy Shel
Wable
LOCAT
Waterloo
Fog. Wight
Engineers' Brotherhood
Rawson Takes Cummins Room to Convention
Chicago opened the Republican presidential nominating campaign with Rawson presenting Senator Albert B. Cummins as a candidate. Iowa supporters Paul Norman and others accompanied Brumbaugh of Pennsylvania, whose name would be presented but not withdrawn until friends see a viable path.
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Chicago, Lune
Chicago
Otnermore
C. A. Rawson
Town
Albert BR. Cummins
Sy Flo
Iowa
Paul Norman
Wordsburg
MM. G. Brumbaugh
Pennsylvania
Brumbaugh
Nana
Ead Mr. Burman
French Fail To Take German Fortifications In Verdun Front
French forces launch attacks along the Verdun sector from Hill No 804 to the Meuse, seizing a foothold on German trenches but suffering heavy losses as German counterattacks press south toward Hin No 304. In Paris reports, Verdun battle costs heavy German casualties and gains by French counter offensives near Dead Man's hill and Little Carrocourt wood as bombardments continue along the Meuse.
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Berlin
London
Tune
Dead Man’s Hill
Verdon
Gariman
Jungs 1
Hin No. 304
Boskesplan
Harcourt
Paria
Verdun
French War Office
Germany
Meuse
Cauroties Wood
Cambres
Twenty Die in Venezuela Riot Over Garcia Appointment
In Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela, troops opened fire on citizens opposing General Garcia's landing from the steamer Merida. The incident, aimed at preventing Garcia from becoming president, left twenty killed or wounded as authorities quelled the disturbance. A prominent figure, Senor Avangtren, was among those captured during the unrest.
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Willemstad
Curacao
Maracaibo
Venezuela
Garcia
Zulia
Aranguren
Merida
Senor Avangtren
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Martin Cigar Store
Repubblican
Lady
Sir Ernest Shackleton
Bebe
Lada
Aurores
Ernest Shackelton
Ghai
Gerard
Delbrueck
Congress
Europe
Orpet
Cosson-Allen
Teddy
Pushwreh
Janet
Tars
Martin Invincible
Ant Ernest
Dagkate
Fallsland Islands
Air Ernest Shackleton
Fort Stanley
Rawson
Cummins
Dead Man's Hill
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