24 Feb 1914
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1914
Page
1
Washington reports say the Benton death raises urgent questions of foreign protection in Mexico. British and Japanese officials discuss legation guards, while the US weighs responses and possible new protections for Britons, Germans, and other foreigners amid Huerta’s regime.
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A vigorous storm spread over Tennessee moving northeastward. Weather officials predicted snow and a cold wave over Virginia and parts of North Carolina, with colder weather following the storm.
William Sulzer today filed legal proceedings before Justice Alden Chester in Albany to regain the governorship from which he was removed last October. An order commanded Comptroller Lohmer to show cause why a writ compelling repayment of the governor’s full salary should not be issued. Sulzer had demanded his salary and argues impeachment actions were illegal.
The American colony in Berlin held its annual Washingtons birthday celebration led by Ambassador Gerard. Speakers included Prof. Paul Shorey of the University of Chicago and Consul General Robert P. Skinner at the dinner honoring the anniversary in Berlin.
Mardi Gras week opens in New Orleans with traditional ceremonies and pageantry. Hotels and boarding houses are filled with visitors including many northern tourists, signaling one of the largest carnival crowds in years.
London reports the engagement of Sir Edward Carson Ulster Unionist leader and Miss Frewen niece of Moreton Frewen formerly a Cork north district MP The News of the World notes the couple will wed in future plans and marks Cupid triumph over belligerence in a royal romance style brief.
El Paso Texas February twenty second. Interest in the execution of William Benton by General Villa last Tuesday continues amid diplomatic maneuvering. Washington awaits developments as Consul Edwards reports no response to the state department request to turn Benton’s body over to his widow.
Washington Feb 23 Major General William P Biddle commandant of the United States Marine Corps since 1911 was placed on the retired list today on his own application Colonel George Barnett will succeed him Barnett has commanded the marine barracks at the Philadelphia navy yard He graduated from the Naval Academy in 1877 after being appointed from Wisconsin
Senate met at noon with Ewanson reading Washingtons farewell address. Shively visited the White House to confer with President Wilson on the Mexican situation. Holmes reported radium prices as exorbitant. Adjourned at 1 08 pm to noon tomorrow. House met at noon with Goethals and Garrison briefing on Panama Canal needs when opened to commerce. Washingtons Birthday observed briefly. Deficiency bill actions deferred. Ways and Means to hold hearings soon on tobacco coupons tax. Adjourned at 5 55 pm until noon Tuesday.
London reports say Parliament and press debate protection for British interests after the killing of William Benton by General Villa at Juarez. Sir Edward Grey said Britain will seek facts and safeguard Britons, but cannot intervene. newspapers condemn Villa’s act as murder while awaiting U S inquiries.
Washington reports that the new federal currency system will begin with at least 7,500 banks. Fewer than fifty of 7,495 national banks failed to respond by the deadline, while most state institutions applied. Official counts and resource-liability tabulations start tomorrow at the Treasury.
West Virginia sees light snow on Tuesday with fair, milder conditions Wednesday. In Virginia, forecasts call for fair weather Tuesday after light early morning snow, with Wednesday turning warmer and dry.
William C. Redfield, administration spokesman on commercial and industrial problems, told Wheeling board of trade that conditions have improved nationwide as tariffs and climatic factors shift. He cited reduced freight car surplus, rising food and clothing supplies, and ongoing unemployment shifts in northern centers while noting New York’s subway boom and charity role influence labor patterns. The reopening of idle mills and spring outlook are seen as easing unemployment and boosting industry.
The article notes a fifty percent markup on certain prices, raising costs, while Argentine beef is now shipped to New York without tariff taxes, altering trade dynamics and consumer pricing.
Ohio endures its worst snowstorm of the winter as eight more inches fell, bringing totals to twelve to twenty inches in many areas. Trains halted at Ridgeway and near Bellefontaine, with two Toledo and Ohio Central trains stalled. Traffic along the Miami Valley worsened with lines abandoned between Dayton and Richmond. Fuel shortages threaten Canton and Newark as trolley service slows.
Washington debate on the Hay Pauncefote treaty cites Henry D White noting the phrase all nations includes the United States He warns against breaking pledged word while supporting repeal of tolls free for American vessels action due within two weeks as Democrats weigh votes in Congress and Adamson moves to report a repeal bill.
Hundreds of visitors joined Tampa residents as Gasparilla pirates sailed into the harbor and took possession of the city. Mayer McKay presented the keys after a brief resistance. A gay parade followed and the Lafayette street bridge, costing $250000, was formally opened.
Lebanon Indiana February 28 The trial of Dr C M Clayton of Indianapolis charged with the murder of Joseph Stout opened here today The case has attracted much attention and a strong defense will be made
Washington February 23. West Virginia and southern coal fields project a major expansion after Panama canal opens, arguing cheaper delivery to Panama and Asia over Suez. Analysis shows fuel costs favor Panama for transatlantic routes, with New York gaining mileage advantage and government contracts set to push coal pricing lower for canal shipments.
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