Mexican mediation sessions resume as Huerta names delegates
Washington May 4 Mexican mediation talks resume at the Argentine legation with plans to visit the state department for a U S delegate. Huerta names Rabasa and Barra Calindo as mediators with a third to follow while Carranza presses for limits on functions. Bitter exchanges occur between Constitutionalists and Huerta cadets at Manzanillo as Admiral Howard notes quiet scenes.
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Huerta
Man
Washington, D. C
Legation
State Department
United States
Joaquin D. Casasus
Carlsbad
Zamacona
Mexico City
Carranza
Saltillo
Huertaista
D. Emilio Rabasa
Augustine Barra Calindo
Manzanillo
Mexico
Navy Department
Howard
Tornado Damages Marshall County Shrugs Off Insurance
A tornado struck southwestern Marshall County Iowa on Sunday afternoon causing about 15000 in damage and slight injuries to three people. One dwelling, barn, and several outbuildings were destroyed while county farm buildings suffered severe damage. The county’s total loss is estimated around 10000 but covered by insurance.
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Marshalltown
Batn
Carranza Rejects Armistice Offering Based on U S Conflict
In a formal reply, Venustiano Carranza states he cannot accept the proposed armistice. He argues the United States conflict was provoked by Huerta, and he will suspend hostilities only to aid the constitutionalist cause. He emphasizes acting for Mexico’s liberty and lawful order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Huerta
Brasil
Argentina
Chile
Mexico
Storm Hits Manchester Area Causing Major Property Damage
Manchester Iowa May 4 A heavy thunderstorm and tornado near Manchester and Colesburg caused about 50000 in damage to homes barns and outbuildings. No serious injuries occur though Wil Flaucher and wife were bruised. Losses include multiple dwellings and a large lightning fire destroying several structures and injuring a horse or two.
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Manchester
Here
Colesburg
Wil Flaucher
J. A. Moreland
John Morton
Watson Lovett
Oscar Dodge
W. F. Glass
Sam Stillinger
Sidney Waller
R. Hill Iger
Dundee
Tom Simons
Delhi
David Rae
Leaders Plan To Enact Trust Measure In Congress
Washington May 4 Majority Leader Underwood announced an agreement to push the Clayton anti trust bill the interstate trade commission bill and a stock issuance regulation plus a rural credits measure before Congress. He said a Democratic caucus will ratify the program and they aim to adjourn by July 1. The presidential primary bill may be taken up later if possible.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Underwood
Covington
Congress
Gen Sickles Dies at 83 After Tumultuous Career
New York May 4 Gen Daniel E Sickles died at home after 9 pm with his wife at his bedside The famed Civil War hero who led the Third Corps at Gettysburg lost a leg and rose from colonel to major general He survived a famed 1859 murder case and a long estrangement from his wife Therese Bagioli then a later second marriage and diplomatic post in Spain An ending marked by financial troubles and renewed public service with a final salute to a long controversial life.
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Daniel Edgar Sickles
Gettysburg
New York City
Sickles
New York
Central Park
Maj
Logation
London
James Buchanan
Washington
National
Philip Barton Key
United States
District of Columbia
Therese Bagioli
Lincoln
Peninsula
Antietam
Chancellorsville
Spain
Grant
Gen
Hel
Congress
Iis
Stekles
Solt Mer
General Sickles Dies Peacefully at Home
General Sickles, honored with military distinctions, died at 9:10 PM in his Fifth Avenue residence. He may be buried in Arlington beside national leaders. He was with his son Stanton and his estranged wife, with reconciliation reached only last Thursday.
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Arlington
Sickles
Fifth Avenue
Stanton
Fire kills over fifty in Valparaiso commercial district
May 4 Valparaiso Chile reports more than 50 lives lost in a large fire that swept the city’s commercial section. Several flimsy buildings were destroyed and fire crews found their efforts hampered by the weak construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valpara
Chile
J Ars
Wade to Be Heard Against E R Moore
Senate judiciary committee today granted a hearing to Martin J Wade Democratic national committeeman from Iowa who opposes the confirmation of E R Moore United States marshal for the northern district of Iowa Senators Cummins and Kenyon oppose confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate Judiciary Committee
Martin J. Wade
Iowa
E. R. Moore
United States
Cummins
Kenyon
President Wilson to meet Montana bringing Vera Cruz dead
President Wilson plans to go to Brooklyn Monday to meet the Montana carrying the bodies of the men killed at Vera Cruz. He cannot leave Washington, so a personal representative will be sent with a letter to welcome the expeditionary ship.
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Washington
D.C
Wilson
Brooklyn
Montana
United States
Vera Cruz
Sary Daniels
Hit
Fire Threat Ravages Fairbanks District Buildings
Fire swept through the Idirarod district near Fairbanks Alaska yesterday nearly destroying twenty structures. The blaze damaged the Flat City area including the Atetoe Brotherhood clubhouse and various shops and dwellings. A 6 cent cigar advertisement appeared among the ruin.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Idirarod
Atetoe Brotherhood
Contraband Beer Destruction Captured In Geyser Style Photos
In Lafayette Street area, Sheriff Shores and Deputy Iy O Tollence oversaw the destruction of 21 kegs of contraband beer seized from the Owls club room. Temperance representatives and photographers witnessed as heavy tools toppled and dumped foam eruptions enveloped the scene. The event aimed to purge remaining alcohol while avoiding waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men's Temperanes Association
Sherriff Shores
J Iy O'Tleness
Theo
O'Eiock
Dameson
Park
Smith
Olney for Federal Reserve Board Governor Named
President Wilson selected Richard Olney to head the Federal Reserve Board and proposed Paul Warburg of New York as a member. Olney, 78, indicated he may decline, citing age and business interests, while Warburg accepted the bid. The seven member board will include ex officio the secretary of the treasury and the comptroller of the currency.
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Washington
Doc
Wilson Tie Os
Jehard Ohiey
Foruies Secretars
Tate
Cleveland
Federiul Reserve Board
Pat Warburg
New York
Merbep
Pike Board
Althoweah
Tas
Olney
Tadav
Giney
Ieriain
Wilson
Eeater
Myr
Reserve Board
Warburg
Koln, Loeb & Co
Edo
Hte
Treng
New England
South
Middle West
Far West
Owen
Senate
Iodey
Federal Service [Board
Chicago School Board Members Sentenced Over Superintendent Row
Eight Chicago board of education members including the president were sent to county jail for 30 days for failing to obey Circuit Judge Pool. The case centers on the dispute over Mrs. Bill Wage Young as superintendent and the banded resignations from four members, which Mayor Harrison later acted on before the resignations were rescinded.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Education
Pool
Bill Wage Young
Schouls
Young
Pei Tmal
Ted
Warside Wors
Yale
Arly
Board of Education
John JD. Shoop
Mrrs. Young
General Strike Asked as UMWA Meets in Indianapolis
International officers of the United Mine Workers of America meet in Indianapolis to discuss calling a general strike. District Attorney Wendrick in Trinidad Colorado says he will prosecute strikers or mine guards for murder or arson if proven, while neutrality is maintained on prosecutions.
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Walsenburg
Cons
United Mine Workers of America
Huetfano County
Toagntain CG
C. Smith
Trinidad
Colo
Altosuny
J. J. Wendrick
Theie
Colorado
W. 4. Iolbrook
San Rafael
Hendrick
Trolbrook
Forbes
Ludlow
Indianapolis
Ind
Aaron Guzeman Fetes Ninety Sixth Birthday in Washington
Aaron H. Guzeman, aged ninety six, celebrated his birthday in Washington Ta Saturday. One of 21 children, his father Abraham Guzeman served in the Revolutionary War and died when Aaron was three. Guzeman moved to Iowa in 1844 and has lived there since 1845, with a sister known to have reached old age. He remains active in the garden this spring.
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Washington
Aaron H. Guzeman
Abraham Guaeman
Morganstown
W. Va
Iown
Tay
Morgan's Son Engaged to Louise Converse in Massachusetts
Announcement from Toston Massachusetts May 4 states Junius Spencer Morgan son of J Pierpont Morgan of New York will marry Louise Converse daughter of Frederick Shepherd Converse of the city. Morgan is a Harvard senior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toston
Mass
Junius Spencer Morgan
J. Pierpont Morgan
New York
Louise Converse
Frederick Shepherd Converse
Mrn
Converse
Morgan
Harvard
Court orders board to readmit four ousted trustees
The court ordered the board of education to recognize as members the four ousted by May or Harrison. The board used expedients to block seating, including a July 1 adjournment when terms of the rein stated members would expire. Contempt of court was charged against Reinbers, Smietanka, Loaah, Sumner, Paterson, Otis, Lipaky, and Collins.
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Board of Education
Harrison
Peter Reinbers
Julius Smietanka
Jacob M. Loaah
Dean Walter T. Sumner
Chas S Paterson
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Zanillo
Marshall County
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Igkles
Daniel EF. Sickles
Valparaiso
PBS
Jdespoil
Temperanee Association
Destreion
Lafayette Street
Pius Anlyne
Peetapre
Richard Olney
Paul Warburg
New
YORK
Mr. Olney
New National Banking Board
Squabole Oendi O Med TO
Dell
Cutor
Will
Miltiamen and Guards
International Officers of
United
Mine Workers of America
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