Fleet dispatched to Mexican coast marks rising tensions
Washington reports Huerta dominates the world stage and U S actions hinge on the next 48 hours. Officials expect occupation of Vera Cruz and Tampico possibly as a neutral zone to avoid intervention. Admiral Badger signals readiness to sail from Arkansas by 11.00. In Hampton Roads the fleet crews ready ships as vessels anchor near Point Comfort. In Ardmore Sam Donaghey and Nellie Freeman prepare for a Wednesday wedding with Ebey as best man.
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Arkansas
Hampton Roads
New Jersey
Vermont
Point Comfort
New Hampshire
South Carolina
Louisiana
Michigan
Key West
Navy rushes fleet to Vera Cruz in possible invasion
Washington report notes Secretary Bryan grave yet silent. Naval men pleased by quick North Atlantic fleet readiness, prepared for action in less than 24 hours. Invasion, if any, to be carried out by regulars and national guardsmen under Generals Barry and Wood, with rapid deployment from Galveston to Vera Cruz.
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Washington
Bryan
Barry
Wood
Galveston
Vera Cruz
Four battleships depart under fog from Lynn Haven
Atlantic fleet vessels moved from Moorings at Lynn Haven just before 11 o clock while dense fog limited observer reports from Cape Henry. The dispatches tie to wider U S action following a Tampico matter conference and Mexican censorship orders.
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Hampton Roads
Cape Henry
Lynn Haven
Census shows March cotton consumption rise to 493774 bales
Washington April 14 census report shows cotton consumption exclusive of linters in March reached 493 774 running bales, up from 462 455 in March 1913.
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Washington
International Congress Opens Anti-Vaccination Session in Rome
United Press dispatch from Rome reports the International Congress of Anti-Vaccinationists beginning a three day session with Professor Carlo Ruata presiding. The opening included a message from King Victor Emmanuel.
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United Press
Rome
International Congress of Anti
Federal judges hear Iowa sterilization law challenge
In Keokuk on April 14 federal judges hear challenges to Iowa’s new sterilization statute for the insane and habitual criminals. Thirty convicts at Fort Madison seek relief through a lawyer after the state parole board has already authorized operations in three insane asylums with fifty procedures performed. The Fort Madison operation was postponed pending court testing. Convicts allege the law violates federal constitutional rights.
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Keokuk
Smith, McPherson
Pollock
Iowa
State Board of Parole
Fort Madison
State Parole Board
Raine released on bail after bank embezzlement
Memphis scene reports C. Hunter Raine freed on twenty five thousand dollar cash bond after wrecking the Mercantile bank on February 9. Relatives posted bond. attorneys decline to identify them awaiting trial. Chicago hosts three day meeting of farm credit and marketing experts to discuss distributing farm products more widely.
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Memphis
Tenn
Hunter Raine
Mercantile Bank
Good roads urged as aid to schools
The Department of Agriculture says better roads boost rural schooling by enabling consolidation and centralized graded schools within four to five miles. Durham county North Carolina shows fewer schoolhouses after road improvements. higher attendance and modernization follow in improved road regions compared with poorly connected states.
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Durham County
N. C
United States
Massachusetts
Ohio
Indiana
Nore
County Court Crim
The county court closed its criminal docket at noon and began the civil docket. Monday: S T D Stokes found guilty of false pretense and fined 200 dollars. Tuesday: Jim Aaron convicted of liquor charge and received 30 days and 50 dollars. Ed Gibson guilty of discharging firearms in a public place. Sammie McCarty pled guilty to assault and battery and fined 25 dollars plus costs. Walter Chapman acquitted of liquor charge. Charles Speers bond forfeited. C C Case freed and charge dismissed. Vestal Roupe acquitted for gun toting. Charley Hill fined 25 dollars on petit larceny plea.
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Ed Gibson
Sammie McCarty
Walter Chapman
Charles Speers
C. C
Vestal Roupe
Charley Hill
Opposition to Colombia Treaty Remains Strong
In Washington on April 9 leading senators predicted the proposed treaty with Colombia will not be ratified. A large senate faction will oppose paying 25 million for a government already in possession. Belief persists Bryan peace treaties may fail due to the Tocils controversy and fears the treaties are loosely drawn and could harm the United States. The senate refuses to arbitrate questions of national honor.
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Washington
Colombia
Senate
Bryan
United States
Republicans Nominate in Oklahoma Convention
Oklahoma City April 14. The Republican convention selected John Fields for governor, a progressive-leaning regular, believed to attract Democratic votes. Other nominations included S. A. Davis, W. C. Stephens, L. Mathis, C. G. Vannest, and more, with balloting for U.S. Senator ending in John Buefor of Guthrie.
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Oklahoma City
Party of Oklahoma
John Fields
Old Guard
S. A. Davis
Wagener
W. C. Stephens
Lawton
L. Mathis
Fairview
C. G. Vannést
Perry
John S. Wooster
Sapulpa
Pat Malloy
Alderson
John H. Hall
Coalgate
M. J. Smith
McAlester
Ed L. Sandifer
Miami
C. C. Zieg
United States
John Buefor
Guthrie
W. B. Johnson
Ardmore
Charles E. Creager
Muskogee
Thomas R. Reid
el Reno
E. E. Blake
J. J. McGraw
Ponca City
Encampment Plans Considered For Sup District
Professor T B Wortman of A M College leads a week in Pontotoc county to promote boys and girls clubs and an encampment to be held late summer under large tents with lectures for all ages. Ports for stock and poultry exhibits and rallies at Ada Roff and Stonewall boost community involvement as Commercial club directs discuss site and funding.
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A. & M. College
Pontotoc County
Supreme Judicial District
Haskell
Pontotoc
Wortman
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Ada
Roff
Stonewall
Four hundred federals killed as rebels seize Colotlan Jalisco
report from Chihuahua dated April 14 describes the massacre of four hundred federal troops at Colotlan Jalisco after rebel capture. General Del Toro among the dead while Villa expected to meet Carranza. Mutiny aboard the Guerrero crew at Topolobampo spurs attempt on Tampico. both sides nearly annihilated. Stubblefield notes lease of Main street building for a new store on September 1.
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Colotlan Jalisco
Carranza
del Toro
Villa
Guerrero
Topolobampa
Tampico
H. Z. Duke
Main Street
Gome
Stubblefield
Rebels in Hot Pursuit in Mexican Warfront
Villa declares Velasco and Maas troops demoralized after a major victory. Federals retreat toward Monterey as rebel cavalry closely pursues. Ada Weekly News carries trade ads.
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United Press
San Pedro Las Colonias
Villa
Velasco
Maas
Monterey
Killed in Train Hold Up Across Multiple Cities
Reports from Tangipahoa New Orleans describe an Illinois Central train hold up with one passenger killed and several wounded. Isom Allen and Luce Anderson were fatally shot or crushed during the escape attempt. A posse with bloodhounds pursues the bandits as robbers steal mail and express matter.
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New Orleans
Illinois Central
Tangipahoa
Luce Anderson
Isom Allen
Thaw Habeas Corpus Writ Upheld in N H
In Concord on April 14 Judge Aldrich upheld the demand for a writ of habeas corpus for Harry Thaw. The court ruled the extradition right does not apply when custody is sought on insanity grounds. The decision is seen as a defeat for Jerome and his alienists with an appeal to the supreme court viewed as Thaw’s path to freedom.
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Concord
N. H
Harry Thaw
Aldrich
Thaw
Jerome
Supreme Court
Free
Fisher Trial Opens in Maryland Murder Case
Trial of William J. Fisher, IC C clerk at Washington, began in Upper Marlboro, Md. He is charged with murdering William L. Altdorfer, a Chevy Chase newspaper correspondent. Fisher says he protected Miss Reeves from an insult. he stabbed Altdorfer in a struggle with scissors. venue moved from Rockville after a prior hung jury.
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Marboro
William J. Fisher
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
William L. Altdorfer
Corr
Chevy Chas
Rockville
Fisher
Lillian Reeves
Altdorfer
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