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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1914
Page
10
The Senate opened at noon and after three hours the Mexico crisis resolution debate showed no early end. A vote was not expected until tonight as legislators weigh giving the President full authority to act. A dispatched report notes the Spanish line about Cruz remaining with the American army unless the railroad is out.
An American admiral commanding ships at Tahipico was reportedly notified by wireless to halt in Tampico. The alert suggests information that ammunition and arms bound for Herda would be landed at Tampico or Vern Crue, prompting the measure.
A dispatch from Vera Cruz reports the German ship Ypranga seized with a cargo of arms for Tuerta. The arrest is viewed as a pivotal moment in Mexico and U S relations. No Marines were landed.
Washington reports Secretary of State Bryan has summoned all representatives of foreign countries to a departmental diplomatic conference at 2 56 today. A press correspondent is to join the American army as war looms with Vera.
Henry J. Glick sues Cumberland and Westernport Electric Railway for damages from a July 28 collision on a county road near Reynolds. The Circuit Court jury was selected with Judge Henderson delaying to 9:15 tomorrow. Attorneys for both sides and many witnesses are expected. Engineer Phelps of the Public Service Commission is a key witness.
Erbaugh notes two slides at the east end of the tunnel under construction on the BR and 0 Paw Paw Magnolia cut off last Saturday. One slide runs about 100 yards, the other about 40. No injuries reported.
A bagpiper in full Scotch costume played on Towson streets drawing attention. Fire damaged part of the Snedley Hotel leaving one injured and guests fleeing. John J. Bradley nominated as U.S. marshal for Chicago. Turkish outrages against American teachers prompt protest calls. The flag’s respect urged worldwide.
The Virginia, Georgia, and Nebraska at Charleston Navy Yards received orders from Secretary Daniels to sail Thursday afternoon for Mexican waters. The three ships mount 72 guns and about 2700 men. Georgia is coated. the others are coaling and to be supplied with munitions from Ingram and Charleston arsenals by tomorrow night.
Representative Hulings of Pennsylvania urged the House to fund a bigger navy as the surest path to peace. He compared naval buildup to a business paying fire insurance proportional to property.
Galveston Texas April 21 Brigadier General Frederick Funston rushed vast quantities of ammunition and food aboard the army transport Make today after awaiting a telegraphic flash from Washington to embark 4000 regulars for service in Mexico. Eight large machine guns capable of 100 shots per minute were loaded aboard.
A street circulated report claimed Company G Maryland National Guard stationed in this city had been ordered to duty in Mexico. Captain Dr. Thomas R. Palmer denied any orders issued while awaiting developments. He expected local men could be dispatched if tensions rose.
Justice Rase and wife transfer Beall's First Addition property in Frostburg to Robert J. Lace and wife for 10 dollars. Matthew J. Mullaney sells land near Mt. Savage to Frank Bennett for 100 dollars. John G. Lynn Jr and Ruth G. Lynn to John G. Wotring transfer on Columbia street Cumberland for 10 dollars. John Ritter and wife with Paul Ritter and wife sell Flat street Cumberland property to D L Sloan for 10 dollars.
A new photograph features Admiral G. Badger commanding a great fleet of United States warships sent to Mexican waters to compel the Huerta government to respect the American flag.
Congressman Gilbert N. Haugen of Northwood born April 21, 1859 in Rock County Wisconsin. Early career included real estate and banking ventures and Worth County treasurer. He served in the Iowa Legislature and was elected to the Fifty-sixth through Sixty-three Congresses.
Patrol officers in a Bacl ered precinct confront Coxey's army and disrupt its advance, employing tough crowd control tactics to thin the marchers. The event highlights local enforcement methods and public order concerns in the area.
A report says Curtis M. Barnes, a George Street liveryman, vanished with horses, harness, carriages, wagons, and stable gear. Writs of replevin were issued for property valued in the thousands. Barnes allegedly fled toward Pennsylvania to avoid debts.
David Rose attempted to shoot Mayor John Purey Mitchel but hit City Chamberlain Frank Polk instead. In front of New York City Hall the would be assassin said he would have killed the mayor if he had worn glasses and aimed properly. He is held for sanity examination.
Thomas Crowe a mine laborer age 45 of Mt. Savage is jailed on a charge of criminally mistreating his 14 year old daughter Ethel. He was arrested Friday night by Constable Kirby. The girl testified before the grand jury and blamed her father. She and her younger brother are in Juvenile Court custody.
Eight men reported killed in an explosion at Macoun Saskatchewan. Winnipeg reports the tragedy dated April 21. A second item notes Philadelphia hosts a first meeting of anti suffragists planning a statewide campaign against woman suffrage synchronized with the state convention of the Association Opposed to Woman's Suffrage.
Indiana Republicans prepare for a state convention as national issues spark debate. Speaker Champ Clark criticizes Filipino citizenship, suffragists gain boost from Mrs Taft's anti-suffrage stance, and Ohio Democrats reportedly oppose Governor Cox.
Woman's suffrage will be discussed by Mrs Lafollette wife of United States Senator Lafollette of Wisconsin at a mass meeting in City Hall auditorium on Saturday evening May 2 at 8 o'clock under Just Government League of Allegany County. Full attendance of suffragists and anti suffragists is desired.
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