18 May 1914
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1914
Page
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Huerta signals willingness to abdicate the presidency if needed to advance ongoing peace negotiations. South American envoys oversee talks aimed at ending the conflict and reaching a settlement.
Washington reports General Huerta has authorized mediation delegates to resign if needed for peace talks. Friends of Huerta widened aims beyond Tampico to broader settlement and indicated abdication would be considered. No successor named as consultation with constitutionalists continues. Brazilian envoy cites Mexican communications department appointing three to resume Lobos island light duties from US control.
A Vera Cruz report notes a constitutionalist detachment may move toward the capital along a northern route. Gen Gonzalez is expected to join the interior army in a Saltillo drive while Gen Aguilar’s Tuspan force could advance through mountains toward Necaxa to disrupt electricity and light for Mexico City and surrounding areas.
Washington May 18 General Caballero, constitutionalist commander at Tampico, asked through the chamber of commerce that all business firms subscribe to a voluntary fund for the constitutionalist cause. Admiral Mayo reported the appeal to the navy department. The Mexican foreign affairs minister sent a note to the Brazilian minister in Mexico City promising punishment for the murder of American cavalryman Samuel Parks if the act recurs.
Fire destroyed a house and barn in Welland on May 14 amid strong winds. Several outbuildings were consumed, livestock removed, and furniture damaged as crews fought the blaze. A local resident, Catharine Wharf Smith, was injured when struck by a coal wagon near Easex Jonetson Mine. Firefighters and bystanders aided efforts until assistance arrived.
Mrs Kitty Backus aged 110 and her sister Miss Marietta Wright aged 73 were found dead in their West Side stone residence after a gas jet and locker door were left open. Relatives from Rochester had just arranged a sale of property worth about 810,000 to turn over funds for the sisters. The house held valuable paintings. In other news, a report from the American Federation of Labor shows 1914 paid-up membership at 2,100,157 and a treasury balance of 105,088.01 as of April 30.
Large clergy attendance marked the May funeral at St Marys for Rev. Thomas O'Donoghue who died Thursday night. Bishop J J Kier officiated with many priests and mourners from Burlington Graniteville Northfield Montpelier Poultney and Greveville. Bearers included G I T Michael Mogi K E Buyiter and others.
Romulus Noon arrives from Argentina to join Mexican and American delegates at Niagara Falls for the peace conference. Secretary Bryan receives the delegates’ cards but no meeting occurs. Reports say General Navarette is near Vera Cruz with about three thousand federal troops, though officers doubt the force is that large.
George Pratt of South Charlton aged 18 died from a fractured skull and other injuries after his motorcycle struck Miss Regina Poulin on Mass Street. Miss Poulin was seriously injured with multiple broken ribs and internal injuries feared. Pratt attended Worcester Boys’ Trade School and died within minutes at the scene.
Mrs Alice Washburn of Whitman was seriously injured when an automobile owned by Selectman Fred Whitmarsh collided with a trolley near Main and Nilsson streets in East Bridgewater Brockton May 13. She sat beside Whitmarsh in the front seat as the car struck a trolley pole, ejecting her onto the pavement. She was rushed to Brockton Hospital with critical injuries.
May 18 local authorities halted a cross border incident after five Chinese individuals were found aboard a train heading into the United States from Canada. They were detained for ten days for questions and possible federal action. The suspects were said to have entered near the Niagara River and were transported to Buffalo for processing.
Two Hemingway brothers William and Albert died in a drowning accident off Georgia shore between Ram Island and Patterson while trying to rescue each other after a rope tied to a weight broke during a calm afternoon outing. William, 28, left a wife and three children. Albert, 26, was unmarried. Survived by parents Henry and Emily Hemingway, sisters, and brothers George and Louis, with half-brothers Charles and Andrew.
Frankfurt on Main Germany May 18 two airmen died in a Prince Henry aviating meet accident. Lieutenant Rhode perished with a passenger while Lieutenant Kolbe escaped by jumping from the overturned monoplane in a gust of wind.
In the spring, the lower river yields strong catches using the Hegel method. Reports cite one man with 80 fish and another with 70 in a single night. Laster, William Maphers, and George Phelpe allegedly used spear and grapple, paid 41 dollars in costs, and were placed on probation by Judge Ladd of Burlington.
The bulletin forecasts generally fair weather for the middle Atlantic and New England states with showers about Wednesday. Temperatures are expected to average near to above normal east of the Rockies, and no major storms are charted to cross the country in the coming week.
This excerpt reviews Mary Antin's essay They Who Knock at Our Doors, exploring immigrant life in America. It contrasts Lincoln era volunteers with the poor migrants of today, highlighting sacrifice, tenement hardship, family struggles, and the enduring spark of hope amid deprivation.
Jerome D Travers, US amateur champion, loses in the free round to Charles A Palmer, Irish Open champion, in Sandwich England on May 13. American hopes fade as Henry Topking and Edward S Knapp also fall, with Praser Hale of Chicago securing the first American victory.
Tonight city volunteers and committee members in Barre gathered to organize cleanup and paint projects. Mayor Ward pledged support and hinted at contributing personally while committees assign chairs and duties for rubbish piles and cans as health officials study a formal automatic garbage plan.
Eight defendants appeared in Montpelier city court on a busy session Monday. Timothy Casey was convicted of a subsequent intoxication offense and fined 14 with costs, appealing to county court with bail set at 100. Several others including H A McDonald Frank Wittens Musa Lewis Wood John Carlson and John Hogan faced first offense charges, fines of 5 with costs, and jail time for days. McDonald paid, others jailed. Initio Sopris faced a second intoxication offense with a 15 fine and costs. Walter Harvey, released from Waterbury jail, was back for a subsequent offense and fined 15 with costs, which he did not pay, returning him to Sheriff Tracy's custody.
In Topeka Kansas death of Fr W peer is reported with burial expected in Montpelier. The deceased, native of Hookey, was general agent for the mal Life Insite company of Spelier before railway service with the Central Vermont railroad. He leaves a wife and three daughters. Probate judge of Franklin county notes the estate.
Raymond Goodman of Montpelier was knocked down and stepped on by a home horse, suffering fractures at the hip and stomach area. He was taken to Heaton Hospital for treatment.
Spanish American War veterans marking the 16th muster anniversary gathered with 44 members from Vermont and Massachusetts units, enjoying a big noon meal, an impromptu program, and a five inning baseball contest won by Captain Goneo’s team 20 to 12. Officers elected included President Corporal Howe and Secretary Captain Eaton, with plans for a fall Washington county banquet.
Four men posing as detectives gained entry to a Broadway motion picture theatre. They held the watchman prisoner, forced him to wind the clocks, blew open the safe, and stole about $10,000. The trio worked three hours inside the building before exiting.
James Stewart son of George Stewart of 10 Maple Avenue had a near fatal mishap Saturday night when he tumbled between a street car wheel and the running board as he attempted to board. The driver stopped after Stewart called out. He suffered bruises and possible fractures and remains at home to recover over several days.
Branson May 18 The annual meeting and banquet of Camp No 1 United Spanish War Veterans was held with 33 members present. Officers elected include Commander W L Towne Poultney senior vice commander Dr J M Hamilton Rutland junior vice commander F L Parnod Brandon. Banquet featured American flags and music. Adjutant W S Hyland urged unity and noted wartime sanitation gains.
A powder house at Milford’s site exploded, triggering a blaze that damaged the wooden structure. Fire crews reported several powder charges nearby within 600 feet, with one blast shattering nearby areas. No exact damage estimate was given, but the blaze prompted evacuations along 150 acres of adjacent woodland and quarry land on a public tract used for Sunday access.
Miss Prances J Desautels eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Desautels of 11 Central Street Barre Mass died Saturday afternoon at Seton Hospital Spuyten Duyvil N Y after months of illness She was born December 1 1897 in Holyoke Mass Survived by her parents a brother Frank and two sisters Helene and Corinne all of Barre Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 9 oclock in Holyoke Mass
The 119th annual renting of the Vermont Congregational Emigration and the 107th annual meeting of the Vermont Domestic Missionary Society will open tomorrow afternoon at the Congregational church in Rutland with the theme The Country Church. Delegates from each county are expected and many visitors will arrive to register and receive entertainment assignments.
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