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Newspaper
Clearfield Herald
Location
Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1913
Page
16
Severe clash at Frauendorf suburb follows a striker’s death in a chicory factory dispute. About 70 wounded overall as 300 armed officers from Stettin quell the mob with sabers and revolvers. ten police and roughly sixty civilians injured.
Miss Elizabeth Madsen an artists' model swallowed bichloride of mercury in a suicide attempt after a quarrel with a young man. She was taken to Lincoln Hospital in serious condition and a stomach pump was used though doctors fear for her life. The girl claimed to be the daughter of a well known physician and lived with A J Cauley whose family noted a recent quarrel with the youth courting her.
Governor Carranza reports a second battle near Salome Petelle in Nuevo Leon between about 800 constitutionalists and 1,000 federals. Federals suffer over 100 dead, rebels around 40. Federals flee toward Monterey as constitutionalists pursue. General Telles commands about 2,000 federals nearby.
Washington reports President Wilson has not decided on McReynolds plan to tax tobacco makers on a sliding scale to curb monopoly. Senator Hitchcock proposes a progressive tax reaching 6 cents a pound for large outputs, added to inland revenue taxes, with 20,000 tobacco companies affected.
Mr. Hitchcock stated that 478 cigarette firms and 75 snuff companies would face output restrictions under the amendment. He noted that among 20,000 cigar concerns only two or three would likely be affected by the proposed levy.
Miss Hannah Silverman the young militant strike leader is jailed in Paterson New Jersey for twenty days after burst of laughter during court proceedings. She faces multiple contempt charges and had been free on a writ of certiorari with bail pending trial. The sentence prevents her leading a striker procession to New York for the Madison Square Garden pageant.
Washington June 7 Many sick rooms in local hospitals are brightened with cut flowers and potted plants from the White House conservatories. Each gift bears the card of Mrs. Wilson.
Eminent labor leader Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, fell seriously ill and required an operation. He was rushed from Atlantic City to the Episcopal Eye Ear and Throat hospital in Washington as his frail health and age heightened concerns.
The Mexicano chartered by the American Red Cross will sail from Vera Cruz to Galveston carrying about 200 American refugees left destitute by idle conditions caused by Mexico's ongoing disorder. In Indianapolis an anonymous letter attributed to "The Ladies" prompts Police Superintendent Hyland to order women wearing split skirts to also wear undergarments.
Rome reports W. J. Burns head of a New York detective agency and his wife met the pope. The pope expressed pleasure at the meeting praised Burns work aiding justice and gave him a special blessing.
London reports that after Canada rejected the naval bill, Winston Churchill announces the British government will start construction immediately on the three warships funded in this year's naval budget instead of waiting until March.
Advertisement offers 1913 model motor cycles and motor boats at bargain prices with brand new machines and easy monthly payments. Also bargains in used motorcycles. Write today and enclose a stamp for reply. Address Lock Box 11 Trenton Mich 64 14.
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