Fletcher Tells Navy to Protect American Lives in Mexico
Admiral Fletcher cabled the Navy to safeguard American lives and property after General Aguilar reported protection for foreign interests near Tuxpam. Refugees from Vera Cruz, the Madero brothers, were received aboard the Louisiana with U S officials seeking to extend protection. Congress convenes amid Huerta's weakening regime and no immediate U S action is planned.
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Washington
Nav
Fletcher
Mexico
Navy Department
General Agailar
Tuxpam
Aguilar
United States
Bryan
John Bassett Moore
Roosevelt
White House
Madero Brothers
Vera Cruz
Department
Daniel Madero
Admiral Fletcher
John Lind
Wilson
Maderos
Mexican Congress
Huerta
Congress
London
New Mexican Congress
Monument to Reformers in Geneva Unveiling Planned
Geneva prepares to unveil a reformers monument described as one of the finest and best planned. The project may cost about 160000 dollars with 107685 subscribed by Protestant churches of Europe. more funds are expected.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Europe
United States to Contribute to Monument Scheme
The United States will participate due to the inclusion of reformer Roger Williams, founder of Rhode Island, in the monument project.
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United States
Roger Williams
Rhode Island
Detective Shot Down in Center of City
Trinidad Colorado reports the killing of detective George W. Belcher last night in the city business district. Miner Louis Zanello is held under guard for the shooting. a United Mine Workers card found on him names Zanello. Military authorities questioned thirty or more witnesses, with union leaders and officials prominent in the inquiries. General Chase announced a military commission would determine responsibility for strike related crimes.
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Trinidad
Colo
George W. Belcher
Louis Zancelli
United Mine Workers of America
Zanello
Chase
Military Commission
Outlook strikes at “money grubbers war” in Mexican crisis
The Outlook denounces a potential US Mexico war as a money grubbers war fueled by private greed. It argues Washington seeks territorial gain, warns of imminent slaughter and widespread suffering, and predicts American dollars driving revolutions in Trinidad, Jamaica and Panama, with annexation of northern Mexico states.
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London
Outlook Today
Atlantic
Napoleon
United States
Mexico
Trinidad
Jamaica
Panama
Hale arrives Tuczon for talks with Caranza
Hale reaches Tuczon and plans to resume talks with General Caranza if Washington directs. No credentials presented. Further meetings may occur at Hermosillo.
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Hale
Tuczon
William Bayard Hale
Caranza
Washington
Hermosillo
National League of Compulsory Education Opens Convention
The third annual convention of the National League of Compulsory Education opened in St. Louis Missouri. The group proposed a national law compelling parents and guardians to educate their children to members of Congress.
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St. Louis
National League of Compulsory Education
Congress
Two Maderos Taken On Board American Ship
Evaristo and Daniel Madero relatives of Mexico's late president were taken from the Mexican consulate to the American flagship amid threats of force. They boarded a launch guarded by bluejackets from the Rhode Island, then moved to the Louisiana after Consul Canada refused to return them to local authorities. John Lind and Rear Admiral Fletcher discussed the case as Washington dispatched word.
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Vera Cruz
Mex
Evaristo
Daniel Madero
Mexico
San Alva
Maderos
John Lind
Wilson
William W. Canada
United States
Rhode Island
Mr. Lind
Evaristo Madero
Daniel
Louisiana
Canada
Fletcher
Washington
Day in Congress: Senate In Session Saturday Adjourns Noon
The Senate did not meet in session Saturday while committees continued in executive session. The House convened at noon and adjourned at 12 11 p m until noon Saturday, marking a brief legislative pause.
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Senate
House
Wilson to Testify in Own Behalf Today
Charlestown W Va November 21 The trial of ER Graham Wiley charged with attacking Miss Kate Turner at the Wilson home on June 6 moved slowly as private chambers argued the admissibility of evidence from Rev L H M Moffett. Moffett testified only to being informed of the alleged assault by Miss Turner and her physician and was excused. Constable Smith recalled to describe a talk between Wilson and Mrs Wilson the night of the arrest and witness said Mrs Wilson told her husband the affair was true. A tenant on the farm testified he saw nothing. Wilson is expected to take the stand tomorrow and the defense said its case would close by evening.
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Charleston
W. Va
Ruth Steele
United States Court
George Jordan
Ironton
Ohio
Rebecca Robinson
Jordan
Robinson
Johan
Underworld
Robinson House
Paint Creek
Steele
O. L. iAultz
Charlestown
Graham Wiley
Kate Turner
Wilson
Wood
L. H. M. Moffett
Presbyterian Church
Miss Turner
William Neil
Constable Smith
Jack Jenkins
J H Marble Dies in Washington of Acute Indigestion
John H Marble a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission died in Washington after an acute indigestion attack. He had just returned from Philadelphia where he led the commission’s investigation into anthracite coal railroads. Marble was 46.
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Washington
John H. Marbles
Interstate Commerce Commission
Philadelphia
Marple
Marble
Active Currency Debate Set For Senate This Week
Washington November 21 the currency committee will open with Chairman Owen leading the administration bill debate. The senate will meet Monday through Wednesday for currency discussion, adjourn for Thanksgiving, and likely reconvene Friday at 11. The regular session will handle San Francisco water rights from Hetch Hetchy Valley with a vote expected December 6. Congress plans a two week recess from December 20 to January 5.
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Washington
Currency Committee
Senate
Owen
Banking Committee
San Francisco
Hetch Hetchy
Congress
Fire Chief Rand Dies After Illness at Elks Hall
Capt. C. C. Rand, head of the Charleston fire department, fell ill at 11 o'clock last night at the Elks' hall and died at 1:30 this morning. He is survived by his wife and one son.
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Charleston
W. Va
C. C. Rand
Elks’ Hall
Weather Outlook for West Virginia and Virginia
West Virginia sees fair skies Saturday with cooler temperatures. Virginia forecasts fair conditions Saturday and likely Sunday with cooler air in the north portion.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Republicans and Democrats Again Eye 1916 Presidency
William F McCombs says Republicans would be chief contender against Democrats for the 1916 presidency after talks with President Wilson. He notes progressives likely absorbed by major parties and confirms no personal political ambitions beyond active involvement. He also discussed cooperation with the Democratic campaign committee and spoke with Attorney General McReynolds.
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Ington
William F.bs
Democrat National Committee
Wilson
McCombs
New York
Nations
McCon Bs
Doremus
Michigan
France
McReynolds
Badgers Invited to Philadelphia For Wisconsin Idea Exchange
A Wisconsin delegation led by Governor McGovern and University of Wisconsin President Van Hise arrived in Philadelphia to reciprocate a prior Pennsylvania visit. The group, representing state government and higher education, is hosted by a committee from the University of Pennsylvania and other local colleges to discuss university extension work and the Wisconsin Idea.
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Badgers
Philadelphia
Badger State
McGovern
van Hise
The
State University
Wisconsin
Madison
University of Pennsylvania
Police Chief and Two Deputies Slain in Utah Shootout
In Utah near Saratoga Springs Deputy Sheriff Otto Whitbeck Police Chief Grant of Bingham and Deputy Nephi Jensen were killed when Ralph Lopez, a Mexican suspect in a separate murder, opened fire after a surrender demand. Lopez fled into the hills as posse units hunted him.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Grant
Bingham
Otto Whitbeck
Nephi Jensen
Ralph Lopez
Saratoga Springs
Lopez
Highland Bay
John Valdez
Whitbeck
Jensen
Washingtons First Militant Fined for Votes for Women
Miss Lucy Burns the capital's first militant suffragist paid a one dollar fine in police court for chalking the White House sidewalks with votes for women. A large delegation of supporters attended the proceedings.
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Washington
Lucy Burns
White House
Suffragists Pack Court as Missurns Demands Fines
Sympathizers plead for the privilege of paying the fine but Missurns insists on keeping the distinction for herself. The scene shows strong support for suffrage amid a legal proceeding.
Another Suit Grows Out of Martial Law
Charleston West Virginia November 21 Another suit was filed today over detentions under martial law. Mrs Nellie Spinello wife of a Paint Creek coal miner seeks 10000 damages for arrest and detention in the military zone after allegedly assaulting a colored man. The action names Governor William W Glasscock and George E Wallace judge advocate of the military commission who tried Mrs Spinello. Governor Glasscock issued a conditional pardon and Spinello was released after conviction.
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Charleston
W. Va
Nellie EB
Spinello
Paint Creek
William W. Glasscock
Spinnello
William H. Glasscock
Govenor
George E. Wallace
Military Commission
Spinetto
Tax plan seeks 5 percent on incomes over twenty thousand
Representative Bailey of Pennsylvania proposed a five percent tax on all incomes of twenty thousand dollars or more to fund naval construction. The levy would be collected under the same regulations as the regular income tax.
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Washington
Naval Construction
Bailey
Pennsylvania
Germany Leads All Nations in Foreign Trade
The December issue of Export American Industries cites Count Johann Heinrich Bernstorff noting Germany’s rapid foreign trade growth since 1891, with imports up 208 percent to 10.7 billion marks and exports up 262 percent to 9.09 billion marks. He argues higher interest rates reflect growth pressures, not money scarcity, and discusses population growth, arms costs, and public expenditures shaping Germany’s financial scene.
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New York
Germany
Johann Heinrich Bernstorf
United States
Bernstorff
Pernstorff
Count Bernstorff
Timid folk warned against political alarms in WV
A WV political rumor centers on John Wilson Davis challenging Clarence Wayland Watson and threatening Chilton's Senate leadership. The piece argues Watson cannot win back inside control and paints Davis as the key figure, with Chilton preparing to respond as the 1916 contest looms.
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Washington
Paris
Kentucky
Wayland Watson
United States Senate
Clarence Wayland Watson
William Empire Chilton
Mr. Watson
Watson
Clarence
West Virginia
Senate
Mr. Chilton
Sam Hays
Chilton
Hays
Kanawha County
John Wilson Davis
United States
Democratic
Davis
J. W. Davis
McGraw
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