Huerta open to resign if peace talks require it
Dispatches from Mexico City report General Huerta has authorized Mexican mediation delegates to submit his resignation if needed to settle peace negotiations. The note adds that the form of administration during the interregnum and a possible successor remain key questions for diplomats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Huerta
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Supreme Court
Lamar
Frederick W. Lehmann
United States
Niagara Falls
Ont
Washington
New York
Robert J. Kerr
Chicago
White House
State Department
Mexican Department of Communications
Lobos Island
Foreign Office
John R. Silliman
Saltillo
Puerto
Naon
Buffalo
Romulos
Robert K. Rose
Canada
Will Hein
Noon
Ceretain
Generally Fair and Warmer Weather Across the Nation
Washington May 18 forecast says generally fair and warmer weather for most areas this week. Temperatures will run near or above normal outside the Rocky Mountain region with no major storms expected to cross the country.
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Washington, D. C
Rocky Mountains
Eight Inter Mexican War Veterans Located in Iowa
Des Moines May 18. T L Stevens record clerk at Adjutant General Logan's office has located eight veterans of the inter Mexican war living in Iowa. He believes many more exist and asks that names with ages and regiments be sent to military headquarters at the capitol. The eight are J J Cummins 86 Fairfield. L T McCann Bedford. Aden Antrim Traer. William Rouse 90 Perry. John Ross Mimham. Phineas Case 91 Osage. Fred Hacker Waterloo. E G Burgan 84 Fourth Indiana and Civil War captain of Company H Fourth Iowa now at Corning.
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Des Moines
T. L. Stevens
Logan
Iowa
Capitol
J. J. Cummins
Twelfth
United States Infantry
Fairfield
L. T. McCann
Bedford
Aden Antrim
Traer
William Rouse
Seventeenth United States Volunteer Infantry
Perry
John Ross
Mimham
Phineas Case
Osage
Fred Hacker
Waterloo
E.G. Burgan
Indiana
Fourth
Iowa Infantry
Corning
Women Plan War on Tight Skirts in Chicago
Chicago, May 18. The Federation of Women's Clubs plans to issue an ultimatum at its June Chicago convention regarding tight skirts and silhouette gowns. Mrs Mayry T Wood of Portsmouth NH notes complaints about restrictive fashion and questions Parisian style influence on American comfort and decency.
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Chicago
Mayry T. Wood
Bureau of Information of the Federation
Portsmouth
N. H
Mapes as Trusty, Skips From Jail
Frank V. Mapes of Waterloo Iowa, a forger imprisoned in Lowell for bigamy escaped from the deputy sheriff's house while hanging papers, with no guard. A man hunt is on but no trace of Mapes or his wife Nettie Jensen of Wright County Iowa. Mapes had served time at Anamosa Iowa where he was believed insane. He has acted strangely since confinement.
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Lowell
Mass
Frank V. Mapes
Waterloo
Iowa
Mapes
Nettie Jensen
Wright County
Anamosa
Travers Falls in British Amateur Golf Clash
Jerome D. Travers the United States amateur champion was eliminated in the first round of the British amateur championship at Sandwich England. He lost to Charles A. Palmer who is Irish Open champion and runner up in 1907.
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Sandwich
England
Jerome D. Travers
United States
Atlantic
Charles A. Palmer
Travers
Mexican mediation opens as South American mediators arrive
The Mexican mediation effort gains momentum as Romulo S. Noon Argentina minister arrives with his 11 year old son Niagara Falls Ontario, and James Po Mow of the Brazilian consulate in New York arrives. Moreira and Sener A Algara It de Terreroy also join the gathering as officials prepare for conferences starting Wednesday.
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Niagara Falls
Ont
Romulo
Argentina
James Po Mow
New York
Mr. Moreira
Sener A. Algara It de Terreroy
Affalres
Mexico
Washington
Mexican Troops Do Not Mobilize Before Vera Cruz
Reported troop movements near Vera Cruz failed to materialize into an early attack on the American outposts. Rebels under Villa press toward Saltillo while federal garrisons dig in and consider retreat south as plan develops.
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Vera Cruz
Vergara Station
Interoreanis
Army
Mex
Rifles Hidden in Goal Fields Stir Coal Strike District
Reports from Trinidad Colorado say rifles were concealed in coal strike areas in spots easy to reach. Military says no arms searches without war department orders and that disarmament steps under current orders have ended.
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Trinidad
Colo
War Department
Gray Creek
Warog
Washington, D. C
Keating
Colorado
Wilson
Ammons
Ite
Rebel General Calls for Voluntary Funds in Tampico
Washington May 8 report from Admiral Maya to the navy department states General Caballero, constitutionalist commander at Tampico, has asked through the Chamber of Commerce that all Mexican and Spanish business firms subscribe to a voluntary fund for the constitution.
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Washington, D.C
General Caballero
Cantmnander
Tampico
Chamber of Commeree
Alists
Navy Department
Maya
Sutherland of Utah Attacks Wilson Policy
Washington D C May 18 Senator Sutherland of Conn challenges President Wilson demand to repeal exemption law framing it as subversive to self respect and consistency. He argues the nation must stand for its rights and treaties without capitulating to the president's request.
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Washington, D. C
Sutherland
Conn
Senate
Wilson
Congress
Weoll
Griffiths Dies Casts Gloom Over American Colony in London
Consul General John W. Griffiths, a beloved American official in England since 1999, died of heart disease after a Paris visit. Known for brilliant dinner speeches, prolific writing, and extensive state department reporting, he was highly regarded in London and Liverpool for duty and fellowship.
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London
England
John W. Griffiths
Ile
Griffiths
Liverpool
State Department
Washington
Paris
Schoolgirl Fractures Leg In Tripping Incident
Miss Rowens Weller aged 13, daughter of Mr and Mrs J Weller of Beriah avenue, suffered a broken leg last Friday while en route to school. She was aided by a companion when a boy allegedly tripped her. physician expects a speedy recovery.
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Rowens Weller
J. W. Weller
Beri¢h Avenue
Faline
Woman Refugee Describes Huerta Rule as Fearful
An escaped refugee from Mexico City recounts Huerta’s government as a regime of fear. She details seeking refuge with British and German flags, the Vera Cruz episode, and American civilians fleeing amid anti American demonstrations and violence.
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Ambra
Alexiga City
Wilson
Am Winety
Pheneguinet
Hera
Berth
Madera
Provident
Herta Mime
Tenat
Wile Herta
Simerts
Moxtca
United States
Woerta
Haller Et Durbuth
Ienge
Amorean
Mexico City
Agui
Qatlomain
Republic
Titersta
Mexico
Miss Halley
Norkv
Vera Cruz
Vera
Huerta
Sodidad
Heonap
Verarin
Enagines
Vera Crag
Fimston
Fractured Message About Delivery and Complaints
Fragmentary note requests delivery of a paper at home by a stated time and provides a phone line for complaints. It mentions a pre noon hour and a night line, with limited legible details.
Clever Roggerd In New York Theatre
New York May 18 four men planned a robbery during a theatre performance They delayed the audience then blew open the safe and took money from the box office A separate note mentions a German city and aviation accident at Darstadt with a passenger injured and a man named Kolbe escaping with slight injuries
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New York
Frankfont-on-he-Main
Germany
Prince Henry Aviation
Darnstadt
Gilet
Obate
Dew
Nolice
Walk
Giraty Wihids
Liev
Kolbe
Confessed killer to be hidden in another county
Bay confessed to murdering three at a country home near Tronton O Ciena on May 18. Sheriff Sloan said the slayer will be hidden in jail in another county and the mourners would strike if brought back. The Neissen family was well regarded. neighbors described them as good people.
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Ciena
Tharles
Theam Pesserd
Tronton
Sloan
Mirssen
West Virginda
Kentucky
Beard
Vemperas
Soan
Deere
Tives
Dave
Inquiry Not To Be Limited By Washington Hearing
Former New Haven Railroad president Mellen is due in Washington to testify before the Interstate Commerce Commission. He is expected to detail the acquisition of the railroad’s subsidiary properties and identify their sources and payment. Attorney Joseph W. Polk seeks broad inquiry into all acquisitions beyond the Baldridge section and other relations.
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Shington
D.C
Mellen
New Tayen
Washington
Joseph W. Polk
Hilkird Company
Melen
Balbird
Melien
Body of Lilian Nordita Shipped Home From Batavia
The body of Lilian Nordita was shipped today on the steamer Yan for Singapore then on to the United States. The report notes she died in Batavia, Java, and the transport arrangement was made to return her remains.
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Batavia
Java
Lilian Nordita
Yan Soon
Singapore
United States
Four Men Live Adrift Since May 4 After Steamer Fire
Milifax Nova Scotia May 18 United States revenue cutter Semen arrived with four survivors from the burned steamer Columbian. Fifteen men were aboard the lifeboat. seven perished from hunger and exposure. The four rescued were exhausted awaiting aid as the voyage stretched to nearly two weeks. Peter Triel died before rescue.
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Milifax
Nova Scotia
United States Revenue
Semen
Salle Ilind
Johnatun
Kaln Falls
Irene
Aven
Ave
Peter Triel
Becker Trial Corroborates Jack Rose Story In Hearings
New York May 18 Charles 2B PU former press agent for Charles Becker testified and corroborated Rose's accounts that Becker plotted the Rosenthal murder. He described Becker's indignant remarks about the killing and an alleged plan for an alibi before the crime, noting talk of moving pictures and police headquarters discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles 2B PU
Charles Becker
Terman Rosenthal
Siile Today
Jack Rose
Becker
Rosenthal
Piiot
Plitt
Times Square
Times Square Tonight,’ He Told Me.” “Whit
Campaign for Funds Raises Most of Debt at Walnut Street
A fund drive at Walnut Street Baptist Church yesterday aimed to retire over $6,000 debt on the church building. Morning pledges topped half the goal with additional hundreds contributed in the evening. Committees expect the remainder to be secured before work ends.
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Walnut Street Baptist Church
Culberson Resumes Senate Seat After Illness
Washington May 18 After a 12 month absence due to illness Senator Culberson of Texas returned to the Senate. The brief item notes his resumption of duties following his ailment with no further details.
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Culberson
Washington
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