Huerta Cabinet Changes as Rebels Advance in Mexico
Reports say Baltillo evacuation is premature as Carranza and Villa mobilize forces from Monterey and Torreon. A review of troops near the gubernatorial palace aims to show Americans the regime’s friendly stance, with plans to move capital to Torreon and Monterey and push on Tampico and other cities. A German woman, Clara Beckmeyer, reportedly killed in Mexico City, sparked refugee rumors.
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Chihuahua
Mex
el Paso
Tex
Baltillo
Monterey
Torreon
Carranza
Villa
Tampico
Saltillo
San Luis Potosi
Zacatecas
Aguas Calientes
Vera Cruz
Bryan
Clara Beckmeyer
Mexico City
Vera, Cruz
Beckmeyer
White
Colorado
Mexico
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
West Coast Conditions Report From Mazatlan To Manzanillo
Admiral Howard reports ongoing fighting between federals and constitutionalists at Mazatlan while conditions improve at Manzanillo. West coast shipping is essentially suspended, with disruption affecting maritime traffic and commerce along the coast.
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Washington, D. U
Howard
Mexico
Mazatlan
Manzanilla
Amateur walks 78 miles in 12 tours
London May 2 The 12 hour amateur walking match began at Stamford Bridge at 6 am and was won by KHC Horton who covered 73 miles and 145 yards in the time. The amateur 12 hour record had been 72 miles and 83 yards.
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London
Stamford Bridge
KH. ¢. Horton
Suffragists Parade Across Many Cities in May Day Protests
Thousands of women in major cities demonstrated for voting rights on May 2. Chicago reported a two mile marching column, New York held outdoor meetings and a large evening mass, while Philadelphia Pittsburgh Detroit Indianapolis and St. Louis staged parades mass meetings and distributive campaigns with banners badges and slogans.
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Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Kansas City
Detroit
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Sinclair Freed Parade Resumes After Fine Protest
Upton Sinclair, fined $2 under protest, walks with his wife after release from the Tombs to the Rockefeller offices at 26 Broadway. He vows to continue the Free Speech agitation until social reforms and Colorado miners’ strike end, as crowds in black crepe keep vigil. Sinclair plans to appeal disorderly conduct judgment.
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New York
Upton Sinclair
Rockefeller
Broadway
Sinclair
Free Silence League 44S
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Colorado
Elizabeth Freeman
Queen's County
Donna Leitner
Leitner
Leonard Abbott
Free Speech League
Sarah Greenwood
George Stirling
Abbott
California
Trinity Place
Caillaux challenges rival to duel after election
Paris reports Joseph Caillaux, re elected deputy, has challenged Fernand d Aillieres, liberal candidate, to a duel. Caillaux resigned as finance minister after the Figaro editor Calmette was killed by his wife last March. The challenge cites insults to Mamers voters over calls for electors to refuse complicity in crime.
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Paris
France
Joseph Caillaix
Chamber of Deputies
Fernand d’Aulieres
M. Caillaux
Ministry of Finance
Calmette
the Figaro
Last Maren
M. d'Aillieres
Gen Hanna Gets Red Cross Funds
American Red Cross headquarters in Washington placed 2500 dollars to the credit of Consul General Hanna at Monterey. Hanna had informed officials funds were needed for relief of many Mexican wounded after Monterey was captured by the constitutionalists.
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Washington, D. C
American Red Cross
Hanna
Monterey
Burns Flees Marietta After Shower of Eggs
In Marietta Georgia William J Burns the detective fled the town after eggs were hurled at him while seeking evidence in the Mary Phagan case. A dispute with R L Howell led to slaps and a crowd gathered. Ex Judge Morris and T M Brumby helped calm the scene and Burns departed with orders to leave the county at once.
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Marietta
Wiliam J. Burns
Atlanta
Mary Phagan
Burns
Leo Frank
R. & L. Howell
Howell
N. A. Morris
T. M. Brumby
Dry
Brumby
Morris
Mourners March Before Standard Oil Building in New York
Reported protest against John D. Rockefeller interests continues outside the Standard Oil Building as show of support for Colorado coal miners strike. A warrant was issued for Marie Ganz, Industrial Workers of the World speaker, for alleged threats against Rockefeller. detectives sought her arrest.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
Pocantico Hills
Standard Oil
Lower Broadway
Colorado
Rockefellers
Marie Ganz
Rockefeller
Siberia Reported in Peril Off Formosa At Manila
Tokio reports the Pacific Mail steamer Siberia is safe in Manila after wireless estimates said she faced great peril off Formosa. Japan recalls warships sent to aid the liner as Manila confirms the ship arrived at 11 a.m. after leaving Nagasaki April 29.
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Tokio
Manila
Pacific Mail
Formosa
Japan
Siberia
Nagasaki
Americans Menaced at Guadalajara
About 259 refugees from Guadalajara Colima and Manzanilla arrived in San Diego aboard the German steamer Marle, fleeing an anti American uprising after the Vera Cruz landing. They report mob violence including flag desecration and threats against Americans, with many seeking shelter at British consulates.
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San Diego
Cal
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Manzanillo
Guadalajara
Colima
Manzanilla
Westville Miner Held for Patmont Murder
Tony Bhi gas a Westville miner was arrested in Danville on a murder warrant charging Rev. Lewis J. Patmont. The warrant, issued by State’s Attorney Jot H. Lewman, followed Rev. P. L. Bickel’s complaint citing Burns and Pinkerton reports and evidence after Patmont’s body was found near Cleveland.
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Danville
Tony Bhigas
Westville
Aifternoon
Lawis J. Panment
Jot HH. Lewman
PL Bickel
First Church of Christ
Mr Bickel
Burns
Pinkerton
Mrenecies
Rother
Patmont
Cleveland
Miners Suffer Loss as Fire Destroys Oak Creek Saloon
Three men died in a blaze that swept the Watt’s saloon and boarding house at Oak Creek in Routt County Colorado. Authorities report the owner had been warned to leave, oil was poured on doors, and residents fear women and a child were inside. Troops and state authorities move to seize weapons as Ludlow unrest continues and a federal disarmament proclamation is issued.
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Jackies
Denver
Cole
Watt
Oak Creale
Alice
Hodert Dogantt
Jack Snow
Watta
Tila Place
Morrison
Oak Creek
Colorado
Washington, D. C
Garrison
United States Army
Holbrook
Trinidad
United States
Lerein
W. A. Holbrook
Foerster
Ludlow
U. M. W. A. Wise
John B. Lanson
United Mine Workers
Mitia
George T. Peart
Rocky Mountain Fuel Company
Women’s Peace Association
Forbes
Boulder
Colo
Peter Steinhoff
Hecla
Hehr
Louisville
C. A. Cason
If She Grew Bigger He'd Love Her Less
New York, May 2. Mrs. Alice W. Schmidt sues for separation, describing a controlling husband in a Supreme Court testimony. She recalls belittling remarks, requests to monitor her weight, accusations of flirting, and punitive household rules. The account portrays a strained marriage and constant surveillance.
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New York
Alice W. Schmidt
Riverside Drive
John W. Schmidt
Supreme Court
Cohaan
Schmidt
Woman in Critical Condition After Suspected Poisoning
Miss Wignhuller, age 10, is gravely ill at Arlington hotel Cedar Falls after a probable poisoning. An empty headache capsule box is the sole clue as doctors hope for recovery. She arrived yesterday to canvass for a mercantile commodity, with prior melancholia episodes noted. Uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs J Shirling of Parkersburg are at her bedside.
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Spey Wugnbuhter
Arlington
Wignhuller
Cedar Falls
Trig
J. Shirling
Parkersburg
National Funeral Service for Vera Cruz Casualties
Sailors and marines killed at the Vera Cruz occupation will be honored with national funeral services on arrival of their bodies aboard the U S cruiser Montana in New York, the Navy department announced.
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Nationair
Washington, D. C
Vera Graz
United States
Montana
New York
Mavy Department
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Portillo Y Rojas
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Ruiz
Euteva Ruiz
Riano
Portillo
Rutz
Thit
Hand OF Huerts
Senor Ruiz
State Department
Badger
Navy Department
Courier Building Office
Guard House
Underwood & Underwood
Sinclair Freed
Caillaux
Gen
Red Cross
W. J. Burns
U.S
United Mine Workers of America
J. C. Shaffer
Chicago Evening Post
Rocky Mountain News
Denver Evening Times
Wilson
Shaffer
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Henry Wade Rogers
Benjamin Ide Wheeler
Oscar Strauss
Marvin Hughitt
Louis Bransdeis
James J. Lynch
The
International Typographical Union
Havana
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