Crisis Reached in Plan for Mexican Mediation
Washington June 19 reports from Niagara Falls indicate mediation between Huerta and constitutionalists in Mexico teeters on collapse. Argentina minister Noon met with Bryan and Wilson officials before possible new mediation steps. divisions between Carranza and Villa widen as Huerta delegates press for a neutral provisional president.
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Washington, D. C
Niagara
Noon
Thhose
Buffalo
Wilson
Bryan
Carranza
Villa
Chihuahua
Niagara Falls
Hiverta
Mexico
Naga
Argentina
New Haven
Cambridge
Naon
Washington
Niagara Palls
Ga‘x
Congress
D. C
Huerta
Nuon
White House
United States
Senor Rabasa
Emilio Rabasa
Rabasa
Tastamount
el Paso
Tex
Mexico City
Natera
Hy Carranza
Juarez
Girl loses ring seeks track search across midwest
Miss Olive Davis of Chickasha Oklahoma asks Wabash station agents at Carpenter and Edwardsville Illinois to search the track between the two points for her diamond ring. Miss Santh visiting Battle Creek Michigan waved on a train platform, and her heirloom ring vanished on the back platform. The ring is a heavy gold band with a diamond set in black onyx.
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St. Louis
Olive Davis
Chickasha Avenue
Chickasha
Okla
Carpenter
Edwardsville
Misa Santh
Battle Creek
Mich
Miss Smith
Borrowed Gallows Reused as Negro Prisoner Bed
In Madison County Illinois a sheriff borrowed a St Clair County gallows intended for Nikola Gazrilvich, who appealed to the supreme court. The gallows cover became a shelter for Elijah Minnewether, a St Louis negro serving a three month jail term with tuberculosis, placed above the rap door once used for executions.
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Su Louis
Madison County
Ill
St. Clair County
Nikola Gazrilvich
Gazrilyich
Supreme Court
Edwardsvitle
Seaffeld
Elijah Minnewether
St. Louis
Watchful Waiting Keeps Bryan Busy Tour Dates Set
Kansas City June 14 John Hi Atwood prominent attorney and friend of Secretary Bryan was elected by the Chautauqua association to fill fourteen dates originally booked for Bryan in Kentucky and Indiana. Atwood will open July 31 while Bryan remains in Washington watching Mexican developments.
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Kansas City
John Hi. Atwood
Bryan
Chautauqua Association
Kentucky
Indiana
Atwood
Washington
Empress of Ireland Inquiry Opens With Apology
In Quebec on June 19 the Empress of Ireland wreck inquiry began with Mr. C. Haight for Storstad owners apologizing for implying the Canadian Pacific Railway tried to spirit witnesses. The testimony of Empress quartermaster James Golway regarding steering gear defects prompted the clarification.
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Quebec
Empress of Ireland
C. 5. Haight
Storstad
Canadian Pacific Railway
Haight
James Golway
Golway
England
Transfers Indicated in Consuls General Nominations
President Wilson named consuls general transferring Robert P. Skinner from Berlin to London Julius G Lay from Rio de Janeiro to Berlin and Alfred L M Gottschalk from consul general at large to Rio de Janeiro in Washington June 19.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Robert P. Skinner
Massillon
Split Mexican zones under Villa and Carranza plans outlined
The report details a two government plan in northern Mexico with Villa controlling a central strip and civil officials while Carranza governs the north from Saltilo. Obregon and Gonzales are expected to remain aligned with Carranza. Natera and Chao shift to Villa, affecting Chihuahua and Zacatecas fronts.
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Carranza
Villa
Mexico City
Mexico
Salta
Alvaro Obregon
Pablo Gonsales
Central Zone
Torreon
Natera
Zacateeda
Chao
Chihuahua
Aw Ralamu
Parral
Carrane
Saltila
La Salle Street Trust placed in receivership in Chicago
The La Salle Street Trust and Savings Bank was closed and placed in the hands of a receiver, W. Niblack of the Chicago Title & Trust Company named, bond set at 2,500,000. The bank is described as insolvent, with a bill by Attorney General Lucey filed before Judge Windes. Criminal proceedings are anticipated once a receiver is qualified, amid broader federal actions on related private banks in Illinois.
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Chicago, Jane Ltd
la Salle Street Trust and Savings Bank
W. Niblack
Chicago Title & Trust Company
Dudee Wlades
Lucey Tefure
Thomas G. Windes
Daniel W. Harkin
James J. Brady
Lucey
NEXC
Chicago
Harkin
J. Otis Humphrey
Springfield
East Alton
Peoples Bank of
Bank of Smithboro
Litchfield Milling and Senator Company
Munday
la Salle Street Bank
Asquith Yields to London Suffragists in Hunger Strike Crisis
Linden June 19 Premier Asquith capitulated to suffragists agreeing to meet a deputation of east end working women at Downing Street Saturday morning. Sylvia Pankhurst’s hunger strike near Parliament and Keir Hardie and Georgia Lansbury’s support pressured the prime minister into promising audience. Pankhurst released from Holloway jail after her eighth hunger strike, driven to Westminster in a motor car with a woman chauffeur, still determined though weak.
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Linden
Asquith
East End
Downing Street
Sylvia Pankhurst
House of Commons
James Keir Hardie
Georgia Lansbury
Westminster
Halloway
Miss Pankhurst
Keir Hardie
Minnesota primary result still in doubt
St Paul Minn June 19 with complete returns today from all but 509 election precincts in the state Daniel Lawler led Congressman W H Hammond by about 700 votes in the contest for the Democratic nomination for governor It was believed an official count would be necessary to determine the victor in Tuesdays statewide primary election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
Daniel Lawler
W. 5. Hammond
200 Coal Miners Entombed in Belgian Mine Fire
Liege Belgium June 19 Two hundred coal miners were entombed at the Vieille Marinaye colliery when a mine fire broke out. One hundred escaped after the alarm was raised as efforts continued to rescue those still trapped.
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Liege
Belgium
Vieille-Marinaye
Postmaster Appointments and Receivers Named
President Wilson notates several postmaster appointments including Pettibone at Burlington Iowa and Tweedy at Pendleton Oregon, with Murray at Boston and Van Doren at Casper Wyoming also listed. Receivers of public moneys include Albert T. Forse of Calisto Independence California.
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Washington, D.C
Wilson
J. Pettibone
Burlington
Wai i
Murray
Boston
Pendleton
Ore
Tweedy
van Doren
Cagper
Wyo
Albert T. Forse
Kellar
Cal
Independince
Waterloo Elk3 Shine At Iowa City Conclave
City June 19 Special With over three thousand marchers and automobiles the Iowa state lodge convention drew a mile long parade. The Waterloo delegation led by the Cedar Falls band drew cheers and a likely prize, as Waterlooans had earlier 6 to 0 baseball loss to Sioux City. Officers elected include Dr L L Lele president and F B Smith first vice president. next meeting place left to officers.
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Belig Fm
Ilice
Atute
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Waterlovans
Slouxity
Dr. OU
L. Lele
Davenport
State Association of Mika
Ile
State University College of Dentistry
F. B. Smith
Keokuk
C. J Welch
Mulcatine
J. Lindley Caan
Newton
F. 7. Klest
Des Moines
A. Henigbaum
Borkeeper
John Wierend
Musratine
E. A. Rudd
Fort Madison
Metter
Marion Guard
Marshalltown
Minister Freemantle Sues for Divorce in Secret Suit
In Philadelphia on June 19 the Rev William A Freemantle a leading Episcopal clergyman and editor filed a divorce suit against his wife on Aug 22 1913. Depositions were taken in England and by March 28 1914 a commission heard the case. The papers remain impounded and the charges are not disclosed.
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Philadelphia
William Alfred Freemantle
Freemantle
St. Luke Io Frankford
Episcopal Reporter
England
Luther B. Hewitt
Law Lbrary
Garland
Episcopal Church
Wilson Praises Ste Toward Church Unity
President Wilson expresses sympathy with the movement for Christian church unity in a letter to Rev. William H. Roberts, stating the American churches will join a world conference in Europe next August. He hopes delegates including bishops Rhine lander and Anderson will represent the faith communities and convey a message of unity to the conference.
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Philadelphia
Wilson
William H. Roberts
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church In
United States of America
Movement For Unity Among All Christian Churches
Europe
World Conference On Faith
Dip Vines
Rhinelander
Anderson
Woodrow Wilson
Investigation and political theater over Panama treaty in Senate
A Washington post outlines how the Panama question becomes a partisan probe. It notes Senators plan a selective inquiry to justify or discredit the administration’s treaty with Colombia, highlighting the likely Democratic control and strategic aims behind the investigation.
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Senate
Colombia
Besieged City in Sad Plight Seeks Relief Amid Pressed Refugees
A censored dispatch from Tenia reports deplorable conditions as a siege continues. Refugees from the besieged city depart by sea and by land, with forty Americans slated for San Francisco aboard the Para. Food shortages force exhausted residents to flee, even those previously stubborn.
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California
Manutun
Mex
Parw
Tenia
San Francisco
Para
Harvard Wing Over Yale In Junior Regatta
New London Conn June 19 Harvard defeated Yale in the second varsity race by seven lengths over two miles. Harvard also won the freshman eight by four lengths after Yale led early, with Harvard’s shell pulling away to finish ahead. The day’s events drew about 40 000 spectators amid light drizzle and light winds.
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Hivernen
Regalta
Exenursign Ataamerk
Yaeis Aml
Automobilea
Condolas
Osevonil
Varsity
Tate
Harvard
Regatta Course
New London
Yale
Bartlett's Point
Navy Yard
Yate
Jead
Plans for Y M C A booster rally stress pep and fundraising
Plans for a wide open rally tonight under Y M C A auspices promise heightened pep for the campaign. Parsons of Des Moines state secretary will speak alongside Waterloo supporters, with President Almon F Gates and directors also addressing the gathered crowd. Organizers tout the event as key to the success of the Y’s fundraising drive as cash gifts and pledges accumulate amid booster spirit.
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M. OC. A. Wlm
Parsons
Des Muires
State Secrestary
Waterloo
Rampalen
Almon F. Gates
Pep
Dewsdapets
Yo M
Theles
Gates
Py Alhumter
Dogs Fat Sponges Die in Hanover District
Residents report dogs killed by poisoned sponges filled with grease and glass shards hidden in sunsafes. Police sought suspects. Joseph Baer offered a reward for information. Kaiser stated multiple dogs died from the glass shards. authorities suspected a sleeve disturbance clue.
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St. Douis
Hanover
Glase Kaiser
Administration forces control MW camp resumes sessions
Toledo June 19 With regular administration forces in control sessions of the head camp of the Modern Woodmen of America were resumed today. The section of officers remains the most important task planned for the day at El Tovar.
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Toledo
Woodmen of America
Town visitors to md men's meet and points east
Railroad men and H E Kiester will escort a large party of visitors from Town Cheré emb lett to Toronto and beyond. The schedule lists departures from Waterloo and stops at cities including Portland Montreal and Boston with hotel stays and boat trips along the St. Lawrence and to New York. The trip features Pullman cars and scenic rail routes through Michigan Ontario and New England.
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Illinois Central
Toronto
Porteland
Fred Austin
Oilenois Central
W. A. Preston
Baltimore & Ohio
Bryant
Grand Trunk
Iyron Pinkerton
Berkley. Hardware Co
Maynard
Citisens Gal & Electric Co
Blam
City Water Works
Fessler
Outler Hardware Co
Carl Hirleman
Wiret Netloneal Bank
Waverly
Frank Sturdavant
Corn Belt ‘Treiophone Co
Grocer
Waterloo
Charles Brammer
Leavitt & Johnson National Bank
Antone Berg
Bschineman Drug Co
Carlton Walker
Walker Lumbar Co
A. R. Evans
Corn Belt Telephone Co
J. Hamilton
Kimball Dairy Farmer
M. Neford
Easley Clothing House
D. B. Saylor
Orange Township
H. B. Rightey
Trudson
Ethel Chandler
Callie Cline
P May Keller
Corn Belt
Misa Copley
Queen’s Hotel
Montreal
Falmouth Hotel
Portland
Copeley Plaza Hotel
Boston
Prince George Hotel
New York
B. & O. Depot
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Rock Island
Tuly
Detroit
Port Huron
St. Lawrence
Fall River
Mass
Newport
America
White Mountains
Author of Charley's Aunt Dead at 58
London June 19 Brandon Thom as actor and playwright died here aged 58. Best known as author of Charley's Aunt, a play staged worldwide in many languages. He studied civil engineering before 1879, then pursued a long stage career of 28 years. He toured America and authored comedies and songs.
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London
Brandon Thomas
Charley
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