Explosion on steamship Jefferson kills seven
A boiler explosion aboard the steamship Jefferson of the Old Dominion Line near Virginia capes killed seven crew members and injured several others. The ship reached Norfolk under its own steam, ferried off the dead and injured, and pressed on to New York. Passengers were terror stricken as the blast jolted the vessel and arrests followed a marriage case involving bigamy and a dissolved union with multiple related allegations.
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Norfolk
Jefferson
Old Dominion Line
Virginia Capes
New York
Katy Railroad President Estimates Heavy Rain Damage
President C E Schaff of the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway attended a directors meeting in Dallas and estimated total Katy line damage at 350000 due to recent rains. He cited 100000 in Texas and 250000 in Oklahoma and northern lines, with routine board action and minor track spur repairs approved.
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Dallas
Tex
C. E. Schaff
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company
Katy
Texas
Oklahoma
Here
Schaff
Houston
St. Louis
Board of Directors
Storm Toll Mounts in North as Tornado Rips Through Pittsburg
In Pittsburg Dr. George W. Goetz was killed after stumbling into a passing train during a fierce storm. A nearby tenement collapsed in flames, killing one man and fatally injuring five others. Widespread damage reported as the storm hits the region. In Cleveland a brutal rain lightning storm killed two, with many buildings struck and communications disrupted.
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Pittsburg
George W. Goetz
Cleveland
Big Wheat Crop in Prospect in Oklahoma
Government report shows Oklahoma wheat prospects strong with May 1 condition at 96 versus 82 in the ten year average. Estimated crop size 35.5 million bushels, up from 17.5 million in 1913, with only 3 percent abandoned and rye at 97, hay at 86, and spring plowing 87 percent complete ahead of the ten year average.
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Oklahoma
Draughn Held on Bigamy Charge at Preliminary Hearing
I. D. Draughn was held on a $1500 bond after a Monday preliminary hearing before Justice Brown on a bigamy charge. Lena M. De Weese, whom he wed at Allen on the 5th, was released on her own recognizance. Draughn could not furnish the bond.
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Brown
I. D. Draughn
Lena M. de Weese
Allen
Draughn
Becker Trial In Progress In New York
Willam Shapiro, driver for the Becker trial, described the murder scene and a four gunmen discussion before the shooting. The testimony included the claim that Becker fixed the cops and that the chauffeur should wait as the plot unfolded. Baldy Jack Rose testified Becker broke with Rosenthal after a dispute over $500 share of gambling profits.
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New York
Willam Shapiro
Becker
Whitey Lewis
Baldy Jack Rose
Rosenthal
Campaign Plans for Saltillo Tampico Positioned by Rebels
The Constitutionalists will push toward Saltillo after its capture by Villa and begin bombardment in three days. Rumors of Tampico capture lack confirmation though Carranza leaders deem Tampico vital to arms imports by rebels. Pesquiera says Villa has ammo for Mexico City, but experts doubt it given expected long engagements.
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el Paso
San Luis Potosi
Saltillo
Villa
Robert Pesquiera
Tampico
Carranza
U. S
Pesquiera
Mexico City
All Parties Must Disarm in Trinidad Strike Zone
Trinidad May 12. Forcible disarmament of strikers mine guards and other civilians will begin at five p.m. tomorrow per a proclamation by Colonel Lockett of the Eleventh U S Cavalry. He said mines closed when the strike began must stay closed during federal occupation.
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Trinidad
Lockett
Eleventh
U. S. Cavalry
Reports Grow on Parks Fate Near Vera Cruz
Washington authorities pressed for confirmation of Private Parks's fate after claims he was tortured and killed by Federal troops near Vera Cruz. Garrison ordered Gen Funston to seek details from Gen Maas while the State Department asked the Brazilian minister in Mexico City to verify with Huerta, warning of drastic steps if torture and death are confirmed.
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Washington
Parks
Vera Cruz
State
War Departments
Garrison
Funston
Maas
State Department
Mexico City
Huerta
Williams to Speak in Ada Monday on Gubernatorial Run
Judge R L Williams will address Ada voters Monday at 2 PM and again at Ross that night on state issues and his bid for governor. He seeks a fair hearing and urges all eligible voters to attend, noting his clean record and lack of proven corruption from opponents.
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R. L. Williams
Ada
Ross
Williams
Conger Wins First Round In Mandamus Suit
Judge McKeown grants mandamus directing Jones to surrender the Commissioner of Accounting and Finance office to W. E. Conger within 24 hours. Appeal noted but unlikely to stop Conger from taking office. Defense argued eligibility and illegal votes but court limited to mandamus issues.
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McKeown
W. E. Conger
Jones
Mr. Conger
Conger
J. W. Bolen
Albania Begins Modern Economic Rise With High Living Costs
Durazzo Albania May 13 Albania, the latest addition to the civilized nations, begins with a striking modern economic sign the high cost of living. Houses are scarce and a five room dwelling rents for about 200 dollars a month.
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Uy United Press
Durazzo
Albania
Mexico City Fall Looms as Huerta Makes Last Stand
Vera Cruz May 12 report says three Mexican representatives traveling with families expect to go to Europe after peace talks. They warn Huerta may defend Puebla 150 miles from Mexico City with loyal bodyguards until Americans arrive or Rebel victory.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico City
Mexico
Niagara Falls
Europe
Huerta
Puebla
Huerta Defies Pressure on National Sovereignty in Interview
London reports Huerta told a Daily Telegraph correspondent in Mexico City that Mexico will defend sovereignty despite facing a crisis. He vowed to fight to the last and said his government may be burned or pulverized, but must stay at its post and aid American imposition.
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London
Huerta
Daily Telegraph
Mexico City
Mellen Under Heavy Fire In Senate Testimony
Washington reports Folk reveals Charles S. Mellen will testify at 10 o clock tomorrow about New Haven finances. He says revelations could prompt tougher laws against corporate plunder. Millionaire directors subpoenaed. Wilson does not intervene in Reynolds ICC clash. Folk vows broad probe despite opposition.
Prof Pierce Re-Elected Principal At Stonewall High
The Stonewall annual school election elected I. H. Strickland Clem Gibson and W. Garrett as directors. Prof T F Pierce was chosen to serve again as principal for next year. Pierce, BA MA from University of Lebanon Ohio, holds a state life certificate and studied at University of Chicago.
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I. H. Strickland
Clem Gibson
W. Garrett
T. F. Pierce
Stonewall High School
Peirce
University of Lebanon
Ohio
University of Chicago
Traveling Libraries In Demand Across Oklahoma State
Norman May 7 The traveling libraries from the University of Oklahoma Extension Division are in high demand with twenty three libraries in circulation. Each contains twelve volumes and university descriptive material. A plan to move libraries every month aims to speed distribution to readers while officials in county courthouses may receive specially selected books.
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Norman
Okla
University of Oklahoma
J. W. Scroggs
George A. Meacham
Custer County
Scroggs
Cotton Seed For Sale Jacksons Improved Price Per Bushel
Jacksons Improved or Round Boll cotton seed offered at 1 dollar per bushel by Clint Palmer location 12 miles northwest of Ada. Advertisement notes price and seller.
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Jackson
Clint Palmer
Ada
Rain and wind cause minor damage across Ada Holdenville area
Rain Monday night measured 1.27 inches in Ada with general rainfall in the region. Strong winds reportedly leveled wheat at Holdenville and the storm washed up cotton. a hail storm was noted ten miles north of Holdenville.
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Ada
N. Hughes
Steedman
Holdenville
Meritol Hair Tonic Promises Scalp Health Action
A Ramsey Drug Co exclusive agency advertises Meritol Hair Tonic as an easy preventive for scalp diseases. It claims regular use keeps the scalp germ free, reducing dandruff and baldness risk with a guarantee.
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Ramsey Drug Co
Consul Silliman Jail Status In Doubt In Mexico
Reported release from Saltillo prison was uncertain as American families abroad say Silliman remains jailed and held incommunicado. Vera Cruz observers note conflicting messages from the Brazilian Minister and Huerta. Arch Bishop Mora Del Rio plans secret departure for Rome denying exile.
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Silliman
Saltillo
Canada
Mexico City
Huerta
Here
Mora del Rio
Catholic Church of
Mexico
Rome
Mora
Miners Won’t Strike Nationwide Urged Protests Halted
Indianapolis May 8 The executive committee of the United Mine Workers announced a decision against a general strike of 500 000 miners urged by many locals in protest of Colorado conditions. The move ends planned labor action and calls for continued work amid regional tensions.
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Indianapolis
The
United Mine Workers Today
Colorado
Government bars breakers from Colorado mines
Secretary Garrison stated no breakers will be allowed to work in Colorado mines. He noted advertisements seeking men regardless of the Union issue and warned that injecting strike breakers into already unemployed districts could renew conflict.
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Colorado
Garrison
17 Year Old Boy Goes to Trial for Murder
Joan Gianini, 17, faces trial in Herkimer for the March 28 murder of Lydia Beecher near her Poland home. The body was found mutilated and bearing signs of assault. Prosecutors cite circumstantial evidence and claim insanity is the defense plan.
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Herkimer
N. Y
Joan Gianini
Lydia Beecher
Poland
Gianini Boy
Tregret
Teast
Wall Street Pressure on ICC Over Mellen Testimony
Washington May 12 Pressure mounts on the Interstate Commerce Commission to stop Mellen from telling the New Haven's high finance story. A potential sensational disclosure is feared in Wall Street as the Commission debates with Reynolds. Solicitor Folk doubts when Mellen will testify as plans appear halted by an unforeseen development.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mellen
New Haven
High Finance
Wyyall Street
Commission
Reynolds
Folk
Dismissed Official Fights in Bryan Office Ante Room
Jacob Conners a recently dismissed consul at St Petersburg fought with secretary Frank Bauskett in the ante room outside Secretary Bryan's office in Washington. The incident followed Conners' anger over not being able to see Bryan.
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Washington
Bryan
Jacob Conners
St. Petersburg
Frank Bauskett
Water safety clears Vera Cruz after Maas attack reports
Washington on May 12 reports no danger to the water system at Vera Cruz despite persistent claims that General Maas would attack American entrenchments. Funston said the works could not be taken by force. Secretary Daniels expressed the U S wish for Mexican troops to withdraw to their side.
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Funston
Vera Cruz
Maas
Daniels
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