12 May 1914
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1914
Page
1
Mexican government orders Huerta's soldiers to release Consul John R. Silliman at Saltillo immediately after holding him as a prisoner though his clerk had been freed.
Brazilian minister at Mexico City informs the State Department that Mexico has ordered the release of Vice-Consul John R. Silliman from Saltillo and will grant him safe conduct to Vera Cruz. Secretary Bryan pressed for Silliman's release amid reports of detentions and armed coercion at the consulate and jail.
Vera Cruz May 12 Richard Harding Davis and Medill McCormick correspondents who traveled to Mexico City last week have returned. They report their credentials from the British and Brazilian consuls were accepted by the Mexicans. They expect an inauguration of hostilities during the Niagara conference, with no plan for Mexican federals to advance their lines.
El Paso reports General Carranza plans to establish a provisional capital at Saltillo quickly, citing Robert V. Pasquer a confidant of the constitutionalists. The piece notes interwoven figures and mentions a Cornell link and a brother in the Zara brigade. It also notes President Wilson and the cabinet considering U S participation in the Mexican mediation conference starting May 18 at Niagara Falls.
A May 12 dispatch reports a battle twenty miles from Acapulco between Mexican federals and Zapata rebels, with sixteen Zapatists killed. Mazatlan fighting continues as Huerta's peace commission sails Vera Cruz with 6000 rifles and ammunition blocked from landings. The Bristol cruiser is ordered from Portamouth to Tamphcone.
St Albans May 12 Tri funeral of Rufus E Percy the U S marine killed at Vera Cruz will be held at the Congregational church in Highgate Center Thursday afternoon at 3 oclock. The body will arrive early Wednesday morning from Boston. Rev F Wilson Day will officiate with Co TH VN G as escort. Spanish and Civil War veterans from A B Hulbert post expected to participate. Twenty automobiles planned for local transport. The hero’s mother Minnie Perey and son G Cleveland Perey expected to arrive tonight or tomorrow morning.
A severe rain and electrical storm in northern Ohio last night caused two women to die and damaged numerous properties. Lightning struck several buildings and injured others, with many buildings set on fire or destroyed.
St Johnsbury May 12 The Lith an nus convention of the Vermont state council Knights of Columbus opened with a banquet in Pythian hall Two hundred knights attended Bishop J Rice of Burlington presided J Cosgrove state deputy Rev J Wynn Rev E C Drouhin Charles A Calool Tir W J Aldrich and W J Bigelow all of St Bob arreit were among speakers High mass in St Aloysius church followed by convention sessions led by Mishap Rive and several priests.
London on May 12 a militant suffragette armed with a hatchet seriously damaged a portrait by Sir Robert Von Kerkomer of the Duke of Wellington in the Royal Academy. The woman, while viewing the painting, drew the weapon and slashed the canvas four times before an attendant intervened. She was seized and taken to the police station where she was identified as Mary Ansell.
John Augustine, 20, of West Rutland died at Proctor hospital after a rail yard accident. He was hanging from a freight car when he leaned too far and struck a post, fracturing his skull. Survived by his parents Frank Augustine of Wert Rutland and Mrs Ross, and a Vendome sister.
Local police in St Johnsbury began a cleanup sweep arresting 13 suspects including Nik Yeourisy and Jerr y Annla on liquor and gambling charges. Additional arrests included several for theft and vagrancy as the town moves to restore order.
Eight sailors died when the Old Dominion Line ship Jefferson exploded in its engine room near Cape Henry as it sailed from Norfolk to New York. Several others were injured and in serious condition, with the vessel returning to port and resuming its voyage after abandoning the dead and injured.
Memorial service held at Brookline navy yard for 17 Marines who died at Vera Cruz. Body of Ru sun Edward Percy from Highgate Vermont placed aboard Montana to Boston then Highgate for military funeral. Attendees include Mrs Minnie Percy, Rep Frank I Greene, and Postmaster Charles Forbes.
New York May 17 District Attorney Whitman called Dr Dennis Taylor to testify as the last witness to establish Rosenthal's death during Charles Becker's murder trial. Taylor, ambulance surgeon, pronounced Rosenthal dead and described the night’s movements as Willie Shapiro and Jack Rowe testified. Rowe reiterated the earlier account of gambling parlors, the quarrel with Rosenthal, and the planned killing as Becker faced possible exposure.
A Bath event on May 12 featured Defiance winning over a rival as cheers rose. Misa Frances Clark, Philadelphia financier, presented the bottle on the head while the crowd admired the able-bodied display and steady performance amid critiques of speed and balance.
Militant suffragette Lillian Lenton was released after a hunger strike and alleged coercive force while imprisoned in England for setting fire to property. In Washington on May 12 the federal industrial relations office announced a drafted bill creating a national board for mediation and conciliation to prevent labor disputes and government involvement.
Barre firm Steuben Gerrard Co appeals to the Interstate Commerce Commission after a Montpelier & Wells River bill of lading change. Judge F. M. Butler of Ruthind acted as examiner at a federal hearing in Montpelier. The commission will decide after the examiner’s findings are submitted, with witnesses from Barre Granite Manufacturers’ Association and both railroads present.
Charles F. Branch, a 16 year old employed at Randall and Whitcomb jewelry store, is under arrest for last week’s robbery that yielded 1500 in money checks and jewelry. He allegedly confessed and returned most property except 10 he spent, and about 100 in checks burned. Sheriff Worthen arrested him on Randall’s tip. The stolen gold beads and rings are secured in the First National Bank vault.
In Waterbury yesterday a poorly attended meeting on creamery development was held with State Commissioner Brigham and US dairy expert Mr. Fryhofer. Plans target demonstrative creameries at Colchester, Underhill, and Waterbury, aiming to raise milk quality and prices with strict cleanliness and efficiency. Park and Telford of New York City show interest as Vermont emphasizes keeping skim milk on farms and boosting a high grade product.
In Frewton on May 2 negotiations between Ttoston and Maine road General Manager Pollock and General Superintendent Tyter and the engineers and firemen committee broke up. The committee's leaders said they will appeal to President McDonald, marking the first step before a strike poll.
In St. Albans on May 12 Raymond Barnes and David Hs Were charged with burglary of WRB Fonds company on State Street Swanton Jone son during the night of May 1 and were brought to court yesterday for sentence. The men face two years in state custody with the outcome to be decided at a later hearing.
The Public Service Commission hearings opened on the Barre and Montpelier Traction and Power Co. plan to end the two and a half cent workingmen’s fare and replace it with a five cent rate. witnesses including General Manager Howard T. Sands testified about ridership, costs, and proposed schedule changes as the commission weighs the petition led by the Barre Central Labor Union.
A Barre city court room gathering formed a temporary committee with Frank G Hawlard as chairman to organize a clean up and paint up program. The group outlined how similar campaigns run elsewhere were managed and urged enthusiastic citizens to join. A second meeting is set for Thursday at 7 40 PM to discuss and promote the effort with the slogan of loving and beautifying the city.
The Epworth League of the Hedding Otuenel held its annual meeting to elect officers for the coming year. Neils Hooker was named president, with Glenn Carpenter and others on the slate. Hazeloth Skinner became second vice president, Eileen Parke third vice president, Ele Hoyt and Marjorie Andrews fourth vice presidents, Ruth Glysson secretary, and Mrs Charles Cushman treasurer. The installation is planned for Sunday evening at 7. The officers will meet in the league room, and the addressed program will feature the Voyage of Life as the sermon topic. Brother hood night invites leaguers and members to attend.
A Montpelier gathering of fire underwriters held an afternoon meeting with officers present. President N. B. Ballard presided, with Toho H. Senter and CL C. fieaves noted in attendance. Topics included state rulers and related matters discussed at the Waterbury site.
Partial text indicates an iceberg strike with uncertainty whether the vessel sank after being abandoned, leaving unclear details about the outcome and casualties.
May 12 reports the captain and 11 seamen of the French schooner Saint Solens arrived from St Malo after a week afloat following a collision with an iceberg off the Grand Banks. The Sint Solens crew pumped for seven days hoping to prevent sinking after being abandoned.
The annual parish meeting of the Church of the Good Shepherd reported progress over the year. Rev. W. J. M. Beattie presided as vestry members were elected and officers chosen, including senior warden John Robins and junior warden W. W. Anderson with H. S. K. Bush as secretary and R. Rickert as treasurer.
Negotiations completed transfer Agro Marie of Venice interest in A W Badger & Co furniture and undertaking business on North Main to Badger and Morse. Morse retires from Barre firm. Badger becomes sole owner with goodwill. The sale marks final transfer of all former holdings as Morse relocates to Venice California and Badger continues the established enterprise with public confidence.
A local meeting is announced tonight at Howland hall in the Intermats of Jalen W. Denton as candidate for Congress in the Seventeenth district. Stathers Want Carver will preside and attendees may speak briefly. the event aims to mobilize supporters and outline campaign plans. The session begins at Akh Welk and invites are extended.
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