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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1914
Page
1
The Red Cross plans to undertake relief work for destitute populations in northern Mexico as Sudt prepares to meet General Villa to coordinate aid and discuss distribution and support.
Brigadier General Hugh L. Scott left El Paso to pursue direct talks with Villa on a border peace pact after coordination with Carranza and Villa leaders. The U S Red Cross launches relief for destitute non combatants in northern Mexico with grain purchases for thousands near Monterey. Official reports confirm the execution of General Jesus Carranza staff on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec.
Tulia Texas January 4 The Cul ton Tithe and Abstract company has received its charter with capital stock of 10000 dollars incorporators D W Culton Rob Underwood and C Taylor VP Trinidad not specified.
Michigan state year of commissioners of the World Peace Foundation meets here on call of University of Michigan President H B Hutchins. Albert Grvant foundation director is scheduled to speak and President David Starr Jordan may address the meeting.
Twenty five large turkeys provided by George Stallings of the Boston Braves will be served at the Winter League banquet in Boston. Players owners and managers from various eras attend and share stories of the national pastime.
The National Geographic Society outlines winter conditions across Europe’s war zones. From East Prussia to the Black Sea coast, temperatures range from severe cold to cool, with wet spells in Belgium and northern France. The report notes harsh outdoor conditions, fog, and variable winters across Germany and occupied regions, shaping military operations.
Republicans threaten to block progress as the shipping bill goes before the Senate. Democrats seek quick passage amid partisan clashes and calls for standardized regulations. The dispute centers on industry standards, environmental safeguards, and economic impact.
In Washington on January 4, Congress debates ship purchase and a $10 million shipping corporation while Republican senators warn against hasty action. Senate votes 46 to 29 to stall unfinished business as the nation contemplates naval buildup and merchant fleet needs amid looming war. A defense conference with Secretaries Daniels and Garrison is planned to coordinate military funding and preparedness. Representative Gardner urges a five member commission to study national military readiness.
Washington reports a talk between Secretary Garrison and Col. Goethals about delaying or rerouting the international fleet cruise from Hampton Roads to San Francisco through the Panama Canal for the canal opening and exposition. Goethals warns a guaranteed channel for the battleships next spring may not be possible due to heavy rock and soil forcing the canal prism, requiring constant dredging.
London Jan 4 reports from Stockholm advise the Swedish steamer Carma with a crew of twenty has been lost in the North Sea. It is presumed she struck a mine.
Brigadier-General Scott of the United States Army and General Villa, commander of Gutierrez government forces in Mexico, plan talks at El Paso to reach an understanding that would permanently stop shooting into American territory from the Mexican side of the border.
General Villa departed Mexico City today and will reach El Paso on Wednesday to begin negotiations with Brigadier General Scott on the border situation. Villa's forces, estimated at 25,000, were described as pressing north in a campaign toward Sonora.
Crosbyton Texas January 1 final contract awarded to A M Hemsey of Lubbock to build brick residence in Crosbyton at an estimated cost of five thousand dollars with Sep Smith as the client and builder overseeing the project
Mise Beatrice Gjersen a prima donna soprano of the Weimer German court opera married Dr William Bessesen in Minneapolis. The couple, dating back ten years as high school friends, will tour the country while honoring engagements in Chicago Milton University and with the Seattle Symphony Orchestra.
Federal Grand Jury in Terre Haute indicts Mayor Penn M. Roberts and allies on charges of voter registration fraud, precinct manipulation, and election Board influence. Dennis Shea and other officials also named. Indictments trace back to 1910 machine politics. trials slated for January 15.
The article notes a national conference on child labor in New York with figures like Jane Addams and Julia Lathrop invited to discuss federal action and state efforts. It mentions the Strand Hall venue and preparations to reduce costs and host features. Also reported is a Senate Judiciary Committee inquiry into presidential appointment powers and a recommendation to reject Ewing C Bland as U S Marshal of Western Missouri.
Reported grain price quotes show bread demand rising as market activity spikes. The text notes standard grades and federal grading practices, with references to interstate commerce guidelines and agricultural standards affecting shipments.
Washington forecast from WASHINGTON Inc reports Wednesday in West Texas will be fair with no notable rain. Temperatures expected to be cooler across the Panhandle region.
A fragmentary report from Locomturf View in Trenton notes a thwarted explosion attempt. Authorities say a fuse failed to connect in a device containing explosive material, found in a vestibule by a janitor.
Fragmentary report describes a break in at a bunk house on a ranch. Missing items include money and goods. An arrest is noted and the case was presented to a grand jury. Names and places are garbled in the OCR.
Detroit schools will inaugurate a new program teaching warming skills for public school children. Courses begin at the high schools as Supt Chadser notes the need for families to learn to make a living from a five acre farm.
Mission workers from all denominations paraded through St. Louis led by the Salvation Army band. The march started at the City Rescue Mission and concluded with special services held there after the procession.
All sides report substantial gains at the front with heavy losses on opposing lines. Journal notes show shifting positions and mounting casualties as momentum swings.
General headquarters reports heavy fighting on January 2 and 3 near Bolimow with German forces repelled after seizing a trench and leaving six machine guns. Austro-Hungarian prisoners exceed two thousand taken in West Galicia and Uszsek Pass. Suczawa occupied. Sari Kamysch battle in Transcaucasia leans in favor of our side as Adahan falls after sunrise January 3 with Turkish trenches abandoned and heavy casualties.
Hearings opened before the House Foreign Affairs committee on restricting arms exports to belligerents in Europe. Delegations from New York Philadelphia Chicago and Baltimore representing German American and Irish American groups urged immediate action on a resolution giving the president power to forbid export of war supplies. They argued the United States was not neutral as Britain can obtain materials domestically while Germany and Austria are prevented from similar access.
The British battleship Goliath and light cruiser Fox bombarded Dar es Salaam, capital of German East Africa, causing extensive damage. German vessels in the harbor were disabled, fourteen Europeans and twenty natives were imprisoned, and British casualties were one dead and twelve wounded.
London reports constant negotiations with neutrals near Germany to tighten export regulations that would block American shipments to Germany and Austria. British officials say loosening depends on assurances from neutrals not to aid Germany Austria and Turkey with munitions.
London reports a British reply to the American note on contraband of war will be sent by week’s end. The outline has been submitted to France and will be issued soon after confirming Italy’s understanding with England and the Allies on contraband.
In severe battles south of Gorlice under harsh weather Austrian forces seized a key hill line to base further operations. During Christmas battles in the northern theatre they captured 37 officers and 12,698 men.
From the London front line report, heavy weather slowed combat with limited action. French forces captured Steinbach in Upper Alsace after hotel fighting as artillery duels and small infantry exchanges produced minor gains.
Berlin January 4 an official note says a German submarine reports by wireless it torpedoed the English battleship Formidable in the English Channel. British destroyers pursued but the submarine escaped unhurt.
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