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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

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Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1914

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Mediation talks at Niagara Falls fail to bridge Mexican succession rift

At Niagara Falls Ontario on June 10 the American delegates and Mexican mediators clash over two core issues. They demand a constitutionalist friendly provisional president and oppose Huerta naming a foreign minister who would then succeed. Mediators argue the process is a technicality, while the United States seeks nonrecognition of Huerta and broad support from the constitutionalists. No breakthrough yet as discussions continue and constitutionalist leaders have not yet replied.

Niagara Falls Ont Mexicohall United States General Huerta Huerta Mexico Wa Hington Mexico City Carranza General Villa

Mediation Proceedings Likely To Experience Delays

The note indicates obstacles in the past twenty four hours will prolong proceedings. A brief recess may occur next week as one mediator is away for two days.

United States Offers Mediation for Albania Peace

Vienna reports American Minister to Greece George Fred Williams has sent a circular to European powers offering U S good offices to restore peace in Albania. Moslem insurgents rejected Prince William of Wied and demanded a Moslem ruler, clashing with government forces then being routed near Durazzo.

Albania London Vienna George Fred Williams Greece United States Athens William Wied Piarana Durazzo

International Brotherhood of Bookbinders Open Denver Convention

Bookbinders in Denver launch a ten day convention with talks on iBooks and their making as June proceedings begin. The event gathers members of the International Brotherhood of Bookbinders to discuss publishing crafts and industry trends.

Denver International Brotherhood — of Bookbinders

Wedding of Willard and Roosevelt Draws Madrid Crowds

The civil marriage of Miss Belle Wyatt Willard daughter of the American ambassador to Spain and Kermit Roosevelt son of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt was held at the Buena Vista district police chief office. Police and detectives controlled crowds as moving picture men filmed the ceremony. The couple left Madrid for Toledo to spend the afternoon.

Madrid Belle Wyatt Willard Virginia Spain Kermit Roosevelt Theodore Rooevelt Buena Vista Roosevelt Ambassador Willard Weding Toledo

Education and the labor capital balance in Marshall speech

Vice President Marshall delivers the principal address at the University of Maine commencement urging balanced knowledge for young men. He warns against domination by either capital or labor and cites shifts in wealth share from 1850 to 1910 as a cause of discontent in America.

Unitriversity of Maine Ohno Marshall University of Maine America

Carranza Note 10 Cabaran Did Not Refer to Mediators

Washington reports indicate no deadlock at Niagara Falls as mediation continues and Carranza notes delay. The Antilla cargo of arms and planes is set to reach Tampico soon with possible U S non interference. John Silliman, Saltillo vice consul, files his custody report and visits President Wilson.

Silliman State Department Bryan Niagara Falls Washington Carranza Rafael Zubaran Anttilla Tampico United States Mexico Zubaran Saltillo Department Huerta Daniels Antilla John R. Sillimen Wilson White House

Prohibition Resolution Likely Before House Soon

Washington dispatch notes the House faces a vote on national prohibition via a constitutional amendment. Majority Leader Underwood signals intent to test the issue, with Rules Committee delaying definite action to July 1. Two propositions before the committee: Hobson’s revised plan and Cantrill’s ten hour debate rule.

Washington House Underwood House Rules Committee Hobson Cantrill Kentucky

Senate action and House schedule in the 1930s session

Senate met at 11 a m resuming debate on an exemption bill and adopted the Simmons Norris amendment while defeating alternatives from Sutherland and Cimomings. House opened at noon with rules favoring five administration conservation bills and postponed Hobson prohibition amendment action to July 4, adjourned at 5 05 p m until noon Thursday.

Sutherland Cimomings House Rules Committee Rules

Sylvia Pankhurst Behind Bars Again After London Protest

Sylvia Pankhurst and fellow suffragists organized a march on Prime Minister Asquith, but the protest faltered. Pankhurst was arrested for the eighth time and sent to Holloway jail. a deputation led by George Lansbury failed to see Asquith amid police restraint and mixed crowds in London and Portsmouth.

Asquith London Police London Sylvia Pankhurst East End Dock Westminister Holloway Women’s Liberal Federation McKenna Buckingham Palace Albert Hall Portsmouth P. H. Mlingworth Lansbury Tlingworth Miss Pankhurst

Arkansas Bank Officials Stand Trial in Valley Savings Case

The state charges Adolph Kahn Charles Strickland T W Cannon and W S Groves former Valley Savings Bank Argenta officials with receiving deposits while knowing the bank was insolvent. The arraignment in Little Rock marks the start of the trial.

Arkansas Little Rock Ark Adolph Kahn Charles Strickland T. W. Cannon W.S. Groves Valley Savings Bank of Argenta

West Virginia Business Men Seek Vote on Government Reform

The West Virginia Business Men's Association in Clarksburg during its annual convention today urged local bodies to vote on adoption of initiative referendum and recall laws. They also proposed reorganizing the state legislature to a House of thirty members.

Clarksburg W. Va West Virginia Business Men’s Association General Assembly

West Virginia Thunder Showers Thursday Likely

Weather outlook for West Virginia calls for local thunder showers on Thursday and likely Friday. In Virginia, unsettled through Thursday with possible afternoon or night thunder showers, and Friday unsettled with no clear temperature change.

West Virginia Virginia

Denounces Perkins and Ako Resignation Denounced

Amos Pinchot releases a letter denouncing George W. Perkins as a menace to the Progressive Party for his ties to United States Steel and International Harvester. He calls for Perkins’s resignation as Progressive Party leadership presses plans to reject pro trust views and labor suppression.

New York Amos Pinechot Theodore Roosevelt Progressive National Committee George W. Perkins National Executive Committee United States Steel Corporation International Harvester Company Progressive Party Mr. Pinchot George W.perkins Perkins Steel Corporation John D. Rockefeller, Jr Pinshot

World YWCA Conference Opens in Stockholm

Delegates from over twenty countries including the United States and Canada attend the opening of the fifth world conference of the Young Women's Christian Association in Stockholm. The sessions run for one week and focus on "the unfolding of the true plan for women in God's purpose for the world."

Stockholm United States Canada Chrision Association

Three Year Contract Signed in West Virginia Coal Field

Vice President C C Griffith reports from Hartford City Mason county the signing of a three years working contract between coal operators and about a thousand workers in the WPomeroy Benz owl field. Miners gain check off and several new concessions.

Charleston W. Va C. C. Griffith United Mine Workers Hartford City Mason County

Failure to Reach Settlement in Kanawha Coal Strike

Federal conciliators, mine operators, and striking miners failed to reach a settlement in the Kanawha coal fields West Virginia after a long session. The group adjourned to reconvene, with hopes to find a common basis for negotiations. Participants included George Dena, D T Evans, Thomas Haggarty, and Thomas Cairns.

Washington Kanawha West Virginia Secretary of Wilson George Dena D. T. Evans Kanawha Coal Operators’ Association Thomas Haggarty International Board of the United Mine Workers Thomas Cairns West Virginia Mine Workers’ Organization Consiliators Linor

Miners and Operators Clash Over Dues Demand

Both sides refused to yield on union dues deducted from miners' wages while conciliators hoped for a basis for agreement. The confrontation centers on who pays dues and how deductions are handled.

Fused

Government lays groundwork for Sherman case against Corn Products

New York June 10 government lawyers began building its case in the Sherman anti trust suit against the Corn Products Refining Company and related defendants. Special master Roland W. Philips heard testimony and reviewed documents tracing the formation of the defendant companies from 1890 to the Corn Products organization.

New York Corn Products Refining Company Roland W. Philips Corn Products Company

Terrific heat wave extends to the east

The heat wave moving from the central west valleys reached eastern cities on June 16 with Portland Maine at 90 and Boston 88 while Washington New York recorded 89 and 80. Humidity remained high and relief unlikely per the weather bureau.

Washington Central West Portland Boston New York Weather Bureau

Parkersburg Gears Up for State B P O Elks Reunion

Parkersburg prepares for the state B P O Elks convention with elaborate plans and special uniforms. The three day program features a business session Wednesday morning and a Tuesday reception as Lodge members from across the state gather for the biggest meeting yet.

Parkersburg B. P Ellis

Senate clears way for Panama tolls repeal final vote

Senate moves toward final passage of the Panama canal tolls exemption repeal with the Simmons Norris amendment passing fifty four to twenty four and forecasts of a ten vote margin. Debate highlights include rights under Hay Pauncefote treaty and potential arbitration or anti trust bills awaiting action.

Washington Senate Congress United States Great Britain Panama Canal Simmons Sutherland Poindexter Foreign Relations Committee Norris

German Synod Meets in Newark

The Atlantic district synod of the German Evangelical Church of North America holds its annual conference at St. Stephen's church in Newark New Jersey today and will continue through early next week. Delegates represent churches in New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Maryland and Virginia.

German Synod Newark N. J Atlantic District Synod German Evangelical Church of North America St. Stephen's Church New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Maryland Virginia

Ammunition shipments proceed to Tampico and El Sud

Galveston authorities report no instructions to delay ammunition consigned to the constitutionalist forces at Tampico or aboard the Morgan liner El Sud. The El Sud arrived today, and constitutionalist agents expect no trouble at the port.

Galveston Texas Tampico el Sud

Stevenson in Poor Health After Heat Wave

Chicago June 10 physicians tending Adlai E Stevenson vice president during Cleveland's term had little hope of recovery as extreme heat weakened him.

Chicago Adlai E. Stevenson United States Cleveland

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