Naval Battle Off West Coast Mexico Sinks Tampico
Reports from Niagara Falls and Washington outline mediation efforts between Huerta and constitutionalists as Gunboat Tampico is sunk by Guerrero off Mazatlan. Casualties include one killed and ten wounded for the constitutionalists. captains and engineers on both sides faced tragedy. The clash, witnessed by U.S. ships, reshapes policy speculation.
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REBL
U. S
California
Mazatlan
Mex
Wireless
Vila San Diego
Tampico
Guerrero
Mexico
Constitutionalists
Malpico
Odda
Washington
D. C
Howard
United States
New Orleans
Perry
Preble
Carranza
Villa
Tonolobampo
Navy Department
Delivery Complaint Card for Evening Paper
The notice instructs readers that the paper should not be delivered at their homes by 6 o clock due to carrier errors. It provides contact numbers 3390 for a paper copy and 2900 night line or No 2 after 8 p.m. for complaints and resolution.
Prescription for summer reading by YMCA leader
New York business men urged to read dime novels and smoke corn silk cigarets to rejuvenate during vacations. Louis R Weissiter, physical director of the West Side YMCA, promotes forgetting dignity and acting like kids. He calls dime novels wholesome vacation reading second only to the Bible, aside from the scripture.
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New York
Louis R. Weissiter
West Side Young Men's Christian Association
Association
Elopement Ends in Marriage And Disputed Will
Mrs. Julia Curtis lamented a promised marriage when her daughter Marie eloped with Frank Mick, a man she planned to wed on May 14 1915. Mick had been caring for his four children after his wife died in a gasoline blast. Marie and Mick married in McLeansboro after eloping from Mount Vernon Illinois. Mrs Curtis had named Mick as chief beneficiary in a will drawn before the elopement.
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Mount Vernon, II
Julia
Curtis
Frank Mick
Marie
Mick
McLeansboro
Rides Bucking Cow On Way To Church
In Washington Pennsylvania on June 17 J F L Welch rode a bicycle toward Hill church but met a herd of cows. One cow balked and a collision threw Welch to a cow’s back. The cow bucked and dashed along the road before Welch was tossed into a field and walked home unhurt except for bruised feelings.
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Washington
J. FL Welch
the Hill Church
Town
Welch
Traffic law violators rounded up in city court sweep
Twenty three violators were booked to appear in police court this morning after a drive sparked by the Courier and Reporter report on dangerous Bridge and Commercial street conditions. Fourteen were cited for cutting corners, seven for speeding, two for operating cars without lights or numbers. Fines ranged from 3 to 15 dollars. Erwin Sase and Dr. J W Mase paid 10 dollars for speeding. H R Carter 15 dollars for a second offense. J X Smith Forest Shores and Vern Ward were not arraigned but must appear soon. W L C Brown former New York Central president was arrested for lacking a car number and forfeited a 3 dollar bond.
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Courier
Bridge
W. (. Brown
New York Central
Erwin Sase
J. W. Mase
H.R. Carter
Ju. A. Klievenstine
J. X. Smith
Forest Shores
Vern Ward
Wlc. Brown
Lime Springs
Empress of Ireland Inquiry Hearings Hear Fog Collision Details
First officer Alfred Tuftenes of the Storstad admits he did not call his captain when fog rolled in before the collision with the Empress of Ireland. He says Storstad’s speed caused the bow to strike and denies an explosion or flame. The testimony contrasts Capt. Kendall’s earlier statements.
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Quebec
Callier Storstad
Empress of Ireland
Kendall
Alfred Tuftenes
Storstad
Alfred Turrenes
Butler Aspinall
Canadian Pacific Railway
Tuftenes
Dominion Coal Company
Sydney
Montreal
Anderson
Aspinall
Police Pal to Locate Rev Louis J Patmont
Police report failure to locate Rev Louis J Patmont of Milwenker missing since Monday night. Friends say he was kidnapped by opponents of his total abolition campaigns. Electrocution at Oskaloosa. Frank Fugate of Attica Ind. was electrocuted by a live wire at Western Union Telegraph Co. work today. foreman J B Boltz of Des Moines helped attempt rescue and was knocked unconscious.
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Detroit
Mid
Jame
Puslice Today
Louis J. Patmont
Milwenker
Tce
OSK Atca
Oskaloosa
Jane
Frank Fugate
Attita
Ind
Western Union Telesapi
Tere Today
B. Boltz
Nes Moines
Hospital ship Maine wrecked off Scotland shores
The hospital ship Maine, presented by American women during the South African war, went ashore today in the Firth of Lorne on Scotland’s west coast during a foe and is feared to be a total loss.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Maine
Firth of Lorne
Bank Examiner's Report Is Ready
Bank Examiner's report on the Lat Salle Brvcot Trust and Savings and related banks was finalized. Action centers on Springfield dates Votar Ain and state officials including chief examiner Py. Lucey and attorney Janes Brady are mentioned amid guarded briefings and limited auditor disclosures.
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Chilengo
Ites Terest
Lat Salle Brvcot Trust
Savings Lab T
Unis City
Down State
Gorlmer-Miracay
Springield
Votar Ain
Jay Wie
Py. Lucey
Zener
Ay Janes J. Brady
Yarkin
Hanks
Turks and Greeks Prepare for War
From Smyrna to the Dardanelles the Turkish government proclaims a state of siege to halt Greek emigration. Greece protests and threatens war as both nations brace for possible armed conflict.
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Greece
Turekey
Rush Campaign to Save Babies Gains Dairy Standards
Dr. Thompson and Edward Estell inspect Waterloo farms supplying milk in a drive led by Associated Charities to raise sanitary scores above 80 for infant milk. Only four sites meet the standard. emphasis on purity for babies, bacterial limits, and ice funds for needy families supported by local charity and industry offers.
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Thompson
Edward 5. Estell
Towa State Dairy Association
Waterloo
Associated Charities
G. Hardy Clark
Clark
Hospital Funds Misused by International Sunshine Society
New York June 17 a state board of charities committee investigating the International Sunshine Society led by founder and president Mrs Cynthia West over Alden today issued a report criticizing the society's methods. It recommends presenting the report and evidence to the state attorney for possible action. Money donated for charitable purposes has been improperly used to maintain a hospital and sanitarium in Brooklyn. The lands under management directed by Mrs Alden show mismanagement and misappropriation.
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New York
State Board of Charities
International Sunshine Society
Cynthia Westover Alden
Alden Hag
TWO AERONAUTS BELIEVED DEAD WALK TO GAMP
Cortland Oregon June 17 two aeronauts Roy Nonaldeon and Wilbur Henderson pilots of the balloon Springfield are found alive after a 18 mile trek through dense forest to Walker s Prairie. They survived without matches and with canned rations as they crossed rough terrain and cold mountain air.
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Eabit
Mitchel
Nanaldson
Wenderson
Henson
Bull Run
Blue Lake
Fiortheast
Portland
Yare
Donaldson
Stenderson
Walker's Prairie
Helen Keller of the West Found Dead in Oakland
Helen Meson known as Helen Keller of the West, a blind soprano, was found dead on a couch in her Oakland apartment late last night. Police said the cause of death was not yet determined and a spoon found in an empty glass in the bathroom would be examined to see if it contained poison.
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Oakland
Cal
Dune
Ilelen Meson
Ginger
Ilelen Keller
Mother Aids Daughter in Family Dispute at Waukon
Mrs. elite Lord Bagenstos seeks to bring her daughter back to the former home after a marital separation. Mrs. Baldwin of Waukon arrives at police quarters with her other daughter, while the young woman may face divorce proceedings by her husband. An earlier police visit prompted a brief conference before the mother and daughter left.
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Elite Lord
Bagenstos
Davetrs
William Baldwin
Waukon
Rige
Baldwin
Thin City
It Ds
Mee Barenetne
Local Milk Dealer Sees Monopoly to Cut Milk Price
A Waterloo milk dealer argues a monopoly could lower milk to six or seven cents a quart by streamlining delivery and avoiding waste. He warns against distrust while asserting savings would benefit all, including the poor, if regulated and expanded across the city.
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Lassethe
Waterloo
Seorag
Enor
Town Crier Special Draws Local and Area Involvement
Two Pullman coaches are prepared for the Town Crier special train to Taranto's convention, with about forty people expected. Town Office and ad club members canvassed the city to fill reservations while a Cedar Rapids ad club contingent remains uncertain. The all town special will include Des Moines Muscatine Sioux City Council Bluffs and other cities.
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Pullman
tGrier
Taranto
Orfars
Cedar Rapids
Ad Club
Waterloo
Des Moines
Muscatine
Sioux City
Council Bluffs
German ambassador narrowly escapes as officer fires at car
Count Johann von Bernstorff, German ambassador to the United States, was nearly killed when a special police officer fired point blank at the automobile carrying him to the University of Illinois commencement. The shot missed, the incident occurred near campus as Michael Murphy, a local businessman’s guard, signaled a stop.
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Champaign
Count Johann von Bernstorf
Fropm
Germany
United States
Pointblank
Ambbassador
University of Illinois
Count von Bernstorff
Staton
Arthur Meeker
Chicago
Meeker
David Kinley
University
Ewarts Rontelle Green
Michael Murphy
Murphy
Keokuk Man O'Donnell Sentenced Death for Wife Murder
The death sentence will be pronounced upon O'Donnell of Keokuk by Judge Hamilton in the district court after a motion for a new trial was overruled. O'Donnell was convicted for the murder of his wife. the case came on a change of venue. The defendant plans to appeal.
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Ft. Madison
Mom. O'Donnell
Keokuk
Hamilton
District Court
Perc
Odonnell
Modern Woodmen of America Skirmish Ends in Confrontation
In Toledo Ohio on the 17th, a clash between administration and insurgent factions of the Modern Woodmen of America sparked a near riot. Police intervened as pandemonium lasted over two hours, delaying the convention and leaving both sides back at odds.
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Toledo
Arderica
Fay
Doles Sato
Spa
Wealthy farmer crushed by train near station
Mason City June 17. Geo. Henry a wealthy farmer was struck by a passenger train while attempting to cross toward the station. He was seriously injured and died later. His daughter witnessed the accident as the train approached along the Western tracks.
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Mason City
Wile
Geo. Henry
Manufactures respond to President on the alleged downturn
Letters from American producers reach the White House amid President Wilsen’s charge of a deliberate national depression. A St Louis woodworking firm reports sales near last year and predicts improvement by June, signaling cautious optimism about the first half of the year.
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Washington, D
Fini Ivo
Wilsen
Lushiesh
White House
St. Louis
Allain
Murderer Spencer to die by execution in July
Chicago reports that the state supreme court affirmed the Wheaton court verdict sentencing Harry Spencer to death for the murder of Mrs Mildred Allison Hexroat. Execution set for July between 9 am and 6 pm at Wheaton Jail. The ruling rejects insanity as a defense, noting depravity is not insanity and presenting Spencer’s various confessions as unproven.
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Chicago
State Supreme Court
Wheaton Court
Harry Spencer
Mildred Allison- Hexroat
Spencer
Wayne
du Page County
du Page
Wheaton
Supreme Court
Spences
Halpin
Rane
Hig
Ft Madison Attorney Seeks Court Ruling In Penitentiary Case
Ft Madison attorney Frailey reiterates willingness to accept a court ruling on the mayor's court dispute involving Warden Sanders. The misdemeanor arrest stems from a fight over confinement of penitentiary inmates in Ft Madison.
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Madison
Pune
Frailey
State Board of Central
Des Moines
Ft. Madison
Cossen
J., Sanders
Sanders
Penitentiary
Ascot Cup at Seven Furlongs Gains Notable Winners
The Ascot race meeting featured a top win by Tandon ahead of Braxted and Woneywood in a seven furlongs, 166 yards event. The cup valued at 1,258 dollars drew a $7,759 purse plus a sweepstake of 100 dollars. The lively field reflected strong participation from farmers and enthusiasts.
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Tandon
Anne Ai. A
Braxted
Woneywood
Farummers
Federation of Women's Clubs Ends Biennial Conclave
The General Federation of Women's Clubs closes its twelfth biennial convention in Chicago with new invitations for 1916 and resolutions endorsing social centers, school access, and opposition to liquor traffic. George Kneeland reports on social evil while Pennybacker re elected. Kreist child recovering from recent accident.
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Chicago
General Federation of Woman's Clubs
New York City
Atlanta City
Dallas
Texy
Jacksonville
Fla
Agricultural Department
Niagara Falla
Nquor Trafic
George J. Koeeland
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Kneeland
American Social Hygiene Association
Grase Houses
Percy V. Pennybacker
Texas
Miss Wilson
Edwin Markham
Father of Triplets Granted Tax Exemption in Oklahoma
Hugo Oklahoma June 11 The McCurtain County Board of Commissioners exempted J B Ayers from personal property taxes after he became father of triplets. Ayers had asked to erase taxes from the tax duplicate claiming the new birth fulfilled his tax obligation to the state. The commissioners agreed and ordered the taxes stricken.
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Hugo
Okla
Idvaa
Board of County Commissioners
McCurtain
Ayers
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Constitutionalista
Pacific
Niagara Falls
Ont
Justice Lamar
Frederick W. Lehmann
Buffalo
Hafael Zubaran
Wuis Cabrere
Zubaran
Cabrera
Maytorena
Obregon
Huerta
Emilio Rabasa
Wickon
Bryin
Guaymas
Mexico City
Chamber of Deputies
Havana
Negessary
Lord Mersey
Heo
Rev
Louis BR. Patmont
Bank Examiner
Londan
Exchange Telegraph Company
Sispute
Constanciuple
Smyrna
Asia Minor
Dardanelles
Turkey
RUSH
Too & Fuel Co
Homer Williams and
A. Homer
Michell
Oregon Woods
Helen Keller
West
Nell Mitte
Kaiser Willy Tl
Incemore
Spithead
England
Téverngel
Southampton
Heer
Ralsee Wilhelm
Nceawn
LIV Southamptra
Bote
Leonia
Nome
Briden O'Donnell
America
Will F Spry
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Thomas Nicholson
Ames O A. Harlan
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Nicholson
Board of Education
M. BK
Rome
Federation OF Women's Clubs
Penny Backer
E.ll Kreist
the Francis Hospital
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