Bridge Destroyed Blocks Interoceanic Railway West of Vera Cruz
General Funston reported the destruction of a high bridge on the Interoceanic Railway twenty eight miles west of Vera Cruz. The act disrupts rail communication toward Mexico City. Rumors claimed 3000 federal troops near Vera Cruz, though officers doubt the number. Snipers formerly thought to be South American were released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Funston
War Department
San Francisco
Vera Cruz
Interoceanic Railway
National Railways of Mexico
Mexico City
Antigua
United States
Navarette
Garrison
Survivors Rescued From Burned Freighter Columbian
Four of fifteen survivors from the Columbian's third boat were rescued forty miles south of Sable Island by the U S revenue cutter Seneca. Eleven crew members died from injuries and privations after the ship burned near Sable Island. The survivors had lived on biscuits and a water cask until rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
N. S
United States Revenue
Seneca
Sable Island
Three German Aviators Die In Triple Air Disasters
Berlin reports three German army aviators killed and one seriously injured in three separate crashes on the same day. Lieuts Wiegandt and Fellinger died attempting to land at Halberstadt after a capsized monoplane. Lieut Mueller perished near Pforzheim when his motor failed. Lieut Rohde was badly hurt when his craft fell near Mayence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Wiegandt
Fellinger
Halberstadt
Lieut
Mueller
Pforzheim
Rohde
Mayence
Two Killed in Auto Collision Near Camden
Two persons died and five others were badly hurt when an automobile was struck by the Atlantic City express on the Pennsylvania Railroad at Market street crossing, Gloucester City. The dead are Harry Hunsburger of Philadelphia and Miss M Clarkson of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
N. J
Atlantic City Express
Pennsylvania Railroad
Market Street
Gloucester City
Harry Hunsburger
North Park Avenue
Philadelphia
M. Clarkson
Wilson Nominates Mrs Clay for Georgia Postmaster
President Wilson sent to the Senate the nomination of Mrs. Clay widow of Senator Alexander Stephens Clay to be postmaster at Marietta Georgia. The Senate confirmed the nomination later the same day without committee reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Senate
Delaware plans constitution monument for Wilmington site
A proposed monument to the U S Constitution would be erected in Wilmington on the site of the current courthouse. Delaware, the first state to ratify the Constitution, would mark its pioneering role with the shaft standing as a green memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Wilmington
Del
United States
Teens die in duel over divorcee in Kentucky
In Hyden, Kentucky, Hubbard Milnard aged 17 and Henderson Hensley aged 18 killed each other in a duel over their affection for 24 year old divorcee Mrs Marata Adams who was wounded trying to intervene. Milnard was shot four times and Hensley three times with Mrs Adams sustaining three wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Eight Accused Of Thefts In Police Breakup
Pittsburgh police say they broke up an extensive shoplifting gang after arresting eight persons and recovering $10,000 worth of merchandise. The items were found in eighteen large trunks and include 1000 pairs of shoes 200 pieces of jewelry clocks hat pins 150 boys suits ladies overcoats skirts silk undergarments and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Jobless Attack A Mine In Mesaba Range
In Duluth Minnesota on May 19 labor conditions worsened as 300 Italian strikers with red flags marched and demanded work at the Fayat mine of United States Steel Corporation where about 200 men were employed. Some miners joined the protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
Mesaba Iron Range
Fayat
United States Steel Corporation
Fires devastate Wisconsin and Michigan lumber camps
Despatches from the northern woods report extensive forest fires in Wisconsin and upper Michigan. Alfred and Larch near Escanaba on Lake Michigan are wiped out along with seven lumber camps. The Burgess company in Marblehead gears up for a large order of thirty aeroplanes and hydro aeroplanes for the United States government, with details of a pending railroad merger disclosed to the Senate committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Upper Michigan
Escanaba
Lake Michigan
Alfred
Larch
ST. Louis
Missouri
Cole
Callaway
Johnson, Carroll
Ray
Charlton
Iowa
Indiana
Oklahoma
New York
William H. Taft
United States
William J. Bryan
Free Synagogue
Mexico
Marblehead
Mass
Burgess Company
Washington
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Thomas B. Harlan
Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific Railroad Company
Wilson outlines Mexico peace terms for US pullout
President Wilson told Niagara Falls mediators that US forces will stay in Vera Cruz until a definite Mexican settlement precedes withdrawal. He urged a provisional strong government after Huerta, an election, agrarian reform, and inclusion of all factions, while Huerta seeks to preserve Mexico’s honor and seeks guarantees, a $400 million loan, and a Magdalena Bay naval lease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Niagara Falls
Ontario
United States
Vera Cruz
Joseph R. Lamar
Supreme Court of the United States
Frederick W. Lehmann
H. Perceval Dodge
Mexico
Huerta
Carranza
Victoriano Huerta
Gen. Huerta
Magdalena Bay
Two More Aviators Killed in Prince Henry Contest
Berlin reports two German army aviators died in the Prince Henry aviation competition bringing total fatalities to five since the event began. Lieuts Rohde and Kolbe perished after a monoplane capsized and injuries sustained by Kolbe proved fatal later. Several other airmen were injured or forced to withdraw from the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Rohde
Kolbe
Stoeller, Schlegel
von Hiddesen
La Follette speech costs Record over eight thousand
Senator La Follette criticised efforts to influence Interstate Commerce Commission decisions in a speech printed in The Record. The cost of publishing his remarks, including many letters and ads, was $8,449.62 and could reach $6.51 million if repeated by all members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator la Follette
Interstate Commerce Commission
la Follette
Representative Earnhardt
Indiana
House
Joint Committee On Printing
Business outlook optimistic for Mississippi Valley says Miller
Chicago May 15. Darius Miller president of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy reports general business conditions are good in the Mississippi Valley after touring the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Valley
Colorado
Miller
Chicago
Darius Miller
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Railroad to be rebuilt along 60 mile Kansas Southwestern line
Kansas Southwestern Railroad will be rebuilt from Arkansas City to Anthony over 60 miles. New rails, bridges, ties, engines, and passenger coaches will be secured. Only the roadbed will likely remain of the old line as Santa Fe recently assumed ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Southwestern
Wichita, Kan
Kansas Southwestern Railroad
Santa Fe
Arkansas City
Anthony
Mellen’s Deals Declares Knowledge of New Haven Talks
A court filing asserts that late financier J P Morgan and associates knew of ongoing negotiations in New Haven. The filing cites discussions among Morgan partners about the deal terms and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Morgan
New Haven
Byrne and Mellen testify on 1.2 million slush fund scandal
Washington testimony details a $1.2 million fund used to influence New York courts and gain control of franchise concessions for the New Haven railroad. Charles Mellen admits handling cash via envelopes and small bills, while connections to J. P. Morgan and New York East Side influence are asserted. A separate tale involves Keith and a fatal shooting after a dream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles 8. Mellen
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
New England
New York City
New Haven
New York, Westchester
New York
Mellen
Thomas Brynes
J. P. Morgan
Morgan
Falk
Charles S. Mellen
Keith
Paul
General Tellez surrenders remnant of troops if honored
General Tellez at Mazatlan offers to surrender his remaining forces if allowed honors of war by General Obregon, via Adolfo Carillo. A Constitutionalist aeroplane reportedly wrecked La Pedra Fort at Mazatlan, killing twenty and disabling all artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Tellez
Mazatlan
Obregon
Adolfo Carillo
Carillo
la Pedra
Court blocks water rate cut in Denver injunction
A temporary injunction bars Denver from enforcing a city ordinance to reduce Denver Union Water Company rates. The company does not challenge the ordinance, but must refund any excess charges beyond 80 cents over current rates dating from May 1 if the reduction is upheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Denver Union Water Company
Teachers to join a union in Cleveland
Women public school teachers in Cleveland will form a union and affiliate with the Federation of Labor. At a Grade Teachers' Club meeting with 800 women present the vote favored unionizing two to one amid a salary dispute with the Board of Education. The event ended with cheers and bats thrown in celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Federation of Labor
Labor
Board of Education
Telegraph Sees After Huerta Fall Difficult Ties for Wilson
London editorial argues Wilson's Mexico policy succeeds with Huerta's downfall assured but warns that tougher challenges loom for Washington as occupation could be the next step. It notes volatility in U S action and calls for cautious, steady policy beyond Huerta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Telegraph
Huerta
London
Daily Telegraph
Wilson
Mexico
Washington
Officers Advise Colorado Coal District Under Army Rule
The article describes United States troops establishing a daily presence in southern Colorado from Trinidad to Las Animas and Huerfano Counties. Martial law is not declared but military rule governs industrial disputes, with Col. James Lockett directing guidance from Trinidad City Hall and officers serving as local advisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinidad
Col
Colorado
United States
Las Animas
Huerfano
James Lockett
Indian Service Appropriation Bill Advances with Land Leasing Power
Washington on May 15 Senator Ashurst reported the Indian appropriation bill to the Senate bearing 12,049,576 dollars for the Indian service. The House had approved 9,645,773 dollars. A Senate amendment lets the Commissioner of Indian Affairs lease grazing or agricultural mineral lands in reservations with Interior Secretary approval, and directs proceeds to the Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Indian Service
Senate
Ashurst
House
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Secretary of the Interior
Mount Vernon to receive fourth shingle roof
Mount Vernon will get a fourth roofing change since its 1743 construction. The mansion has been reshingled in 1785 and 1860, with the current shingles being cypress handmade in North Carolina and shaped to match the original 1743 design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mount Vernon
North Carolina
Notable World Briefs From Berlin to Lima
BERLIN reports Freiherr Nordenskjold, kin of the explorer, is safe after rumors of his death by Bolivian Amazon Indians. BATAVIA notes Mme Lillian Nordica’s body shipment to the United States via Singapore. BIRMINGHAM reports suffragettes set Bromwich race course stands and structures ablaze, about 15000 dollars damaged. LONDON records Churchill looping a monoplane over Sheerness harbor piloted by Gustave Hamel. NAPLES notes renewed activity at Mount Vesuvius with vapor and flames. LIMA confirms Col Benavides elected provisional President after expelling President Billinghurst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Freiherr Erland Nordenskjold
Baron Nordenskjold
Bolivia
Batavia
Java
van Cloon
Singapore
Mme
Lillian Nordica
United States
Birmingham
England
Bromwich Race Course
London
Winston Spencer Churchill
Lord
the Admiralty
Sheerness Harbor
Gustave Hamel
Naples
Vesuvius
Lima
Col. Benavides
Billinghurst
Peru
Governor Sued Over Tulsa Race Meet Damages
R J Allison, claiming to lease Tulsa fair grounds, sues Governor Lee Cruce Adjutant General Frank Canton and Major Winfield Scott for 39000 damages alleging they halted the Tulsa race meet by an armed field invasion. The Oklahoma City case cites interference with the track operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Okla
Lee Cruce
Frank Canton
Winfield Scott
R. J. Allison
Tulsa Fair Grounds
Cruce
Plant Explosion Destroys Detroit Rubber Plant
In West Detroit a series of chemical and guncotton explosions followed by a fire killed thirteen workers and injured eleven at the Mexican Crude Rubber Company plant. The blast sent debris across adjoining buildings and a 150 foot smoke plume covered the area as firefighters fought the blaze for thirty minutes before rescuers. Authorities suspect heat induced ignition of mixed ether and alcohol in sealed barrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mexican Crude Rubber Company
Solvay Hospital
William C. McCoy
B. N. Stephens
al Hodges
Larsen
William Niles
Victor Burns
Ed Christopher
Pedro Esterquete
Jose Casso
Gordon Latta
Emon Egan
John C. Treadwell
Coahuila
Mexico
San Luis Potosi
Parcel post ad links 150 regional producers to Washington
Postmaster Otto Praeger released an advertising poster listing 150 truck farmers fruit and poultry growers home canners and producers of smoked ham and bacon who wish to ship directly to Washington consumers via parcel post. The reverse shows a delivery truck and a sausage basket with fourteen customer testimonials praising parcel post efficiency and economy. Producers from twelve states including New Jersey and Mississippi offer direct sales to Washington shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Otto Praeger
Parcel Post
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Mississippi
Five Die When Crowded Launch Capsizes on Mississippi
On May 18 in Minneapolis five people drowned in an overcrowded 16 foot launch that overturned in a river eddy near Thirtythird Avenue Northeast. Four others survived by clinging to logs before rescue. John C. Buchholz drove the boat and kept his wife and niece afloat while his two children perished. Fred Weber of Merrill Wisconsin tried to save Mrs Otto Justman but could not. she and two of her children also died. Justman learned of the tragedy later that night during a fishing trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Mississippi River
Thirtythird Avenue
John C. Buchholz
Fred Weber
Merrill
Wis
Otto Justman
Justman
Lion Kills Missionary in Sudan Lion hunt ends in fatal attack on Ralph Tidrick
Details from the Foreign Missionary Board reveal Presbyterian missionary Ralph W. Tidrick, in charge of the Doleib Hill mission, died after a lion attack while aiding locals against lions infesting the area. Tidrick wounded two lions, but his rifle misfired on a third, and the animal killed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Ralph W. Tidrick
Sudan
Foreign Missionary Board
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Tidrick
Doleib Hill
Pierce Oil Sues for Permit in Texas Supreme Court
Pierce Oil Corporation filed in the Texas Supreme Court a mandamus action to force Secretary of State F C Weinert to issue a permit to operate. Weinert had refused, ruling the company could not legally do business in the state as the successor of a dissolved concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil Concern
Texas
Austin, Tex
Pierce Oil Corporation
State Supreme Court
F. C. Weinert
Weinert
Women to Aid Farm School Convention in Harrisburg
Harrisburg correspondent reports 200 women attended a convention at the Pennsylvania School of Horticulture for Women in Ambler. They aim to raise 20 thousand dollars for a new dormitory, with at least 10 thousand by June 1980, to expand housing as 26 current students grow. Graduates list shows placements in bee keeping, farming, fruit growing, and greenhouse work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania School of
Debs Urges Industrial Union Amid Pennsylvania Strike
Debs spoke to a large audience urging workers to form one big industrial union as repairmen and trackmen in Philadelphia enter a second week of strike action against the Pennsylvania Railroad. Officials say some recalled workers had been furloughed weeks ago. Debs urged railroad workers to organize while addressing Socialist themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Eugene V. Debs
Mandamus hearing on automobile license revenue case
Arguments heard in Dauphin County Court on two mandamus motions arising from the automobile license revenue dispute. Attorney General Bell sought judgment against State Treasurer Young over a verdict in one action. Ex Attorney General Todd claimed no itemized license statement by the Highway Commissioner and that the bill was never presented to Young, asking for new trial or judgment notwithstanding the verdict. Auditor General Powell moved to quash the proceeding against him. the matter was taken under advisement after notice to answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin County
Bell
Young
M. Hampton Todd
Powell
Sinking Fund Used In Calculating School Debt
An opinion to Dr. Nathan C. Schaeffer from Jesse E. B. Cunningham holds that sinking fund cash may be counted when calculating a school district borrowing capacity. In Cheltenham the limit without elector assent was $229,411.60, debt $210,000, sinking fund $21,511.81, yielding net debt $188,488.19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan C. Schaeffer
Jesse E. B. Cunningham
Cheltenham
State Supreme Court Upholds Tax on Trust Company Assets
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court in Philadelphia, with an opinion by Justice von Moschziszky, upheld the June 2 1911 act imposing a tax on insurance assets of trust companies. Provident Life & Trust Co sued two assessors and the Board of Revision of Taxes. Common Pleas No 2 had granted an injunction now dissolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Philadelphia
von Moschzisker
Provident Life & Trust Company
Board of Revision of Taxes
Common Pleas Court No. 2
Limits Borough Powers In Plumbing Permit Case
Judge Ambrose B. Reid in Pittsburgh Common Pleas Court ruled borough health boards may inspect plumbing work only for sewer and drain connections. R. B. Hutchinson appealed a $15 fine from Wilkinsburg for not securing a permit or hiring a plumber to install certain pipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose B. Reid
Common Pleas Court
Pittsburgh
R. B. Hutchinson
Wilkinsburg
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Mrs. Clay
Constitution
Ehdi Khan
Morteza Khan
Mehdi Khan
Kentucky
Times
Mesaba
Baltimore
The
National Democracy
Gore
Honda
Mellen’s
T. F. Byrnes
Westchester
Ornelius Vanderbilt
New York National Guard
Cornelius Vanderbilt
MT. Vernon
Lion Kills
Hunt
Ambler Institution
Debs
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