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Newspaper

Indiana Democrat

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1914

Page

8

Lassen Volcano Again Erupting With Fatalities

A Lassen eruption near Redding California killed one miner, injured another, and left two missing. The sixth outburst sent a 2000 foot column of smoke, steam, and ash into the sky, seen 60 miles away. Observers noted a large ash blanket over the snow peak as the crater enlarged and released pressure after weeks of geyser-like activity.

Redding Cal Lassen Tian Ja Lansing Graham Viola Gal Graham W. J. Rushing United States Forest Red Bluff

First Canal Test by Suction Locks From Colon to Balboa

The first voyage through the canal was made in eleven hours using the suction due to Culebra. The trip from Colon to Balboa tested the remote control locks and marked a key milestone in canal navigation. Naval: Plum for Fletcher. Washington reports Secretary Daniels plans to commend Rear Admiral Fletcher to command the fleet, succeeding Rear Admiral Badger after his forthcoming tour. Mrs Charlotte Dailey Ends Life in Washington society circles by gas inhalation.

Panama Colon Balbao Charlotte Dailey Washington, D. C Charlotte ‘Dailey Washington Daughters of the American Revolution

Bank President Dead in Pottsville

J. M. Harris, bank president and silk manufacturer, died suddenly at his Pottsville home from a stroke of apoplexy. He was a prominent local figure with leadership roles in finance and business.

Pottsville J. M. Harris

Five Die In Gas Main Blast At Columbus Site

At Columbus a gas main explosion trapped a gang of laborers in a trench. Five men died at the scene and ten others were dying or seriously burned. The blast was blamed on a cap in a joint of gas pipe that blew off and ignited escaping gas, possibly by a lighted cigarette.

Columbus

Balloon accident near Oregon City injures captain and missing crew

Captain Berry and passenger George Y Morrison of the Million Population Club balloon entered Oregon City, 16 miles south of Portland. The balloon smashed into a tree and collapsed in upper branches. Berry was knocked unconscious after being driven against the basket side. Two other balloons are missing.

Portland Ore Berry George Y. Morrison Balloon Oregon City

Liner Collision At Sea Between New York And Pretoria

A dense fog collision 40 miles east of the Amyhose Channel involved the American liner New York and the Hamburg American liner Pretoria. The New York suffered an 82 by 2 foot hole in the port side aft of the bow, but waterline remained intact. After signals and rapid maneuvers, Pretoria’s bow appeared and both ships attempted to avoid a worse impact. The New York had engines stopped briefly, then moved under power as Pretoria struck again while steering in fog.

New York Stascousel Amyhose Pretoria Roberts Robarts

Villa joins Natera to aid in Za catecas attack

El Paso reports General Villa leaves Torreon to assist General Natera in pressing the assault on Za catecas. The move follows a Carranza order as Natera faces difficulty breaking Federal lines. Meanwhile, on the Canopic voyage from Boston, a German Italian passenger stabbed twenty five steerage travelers. several wounded remain in serious condition.

Villa Natera el Paso Tex Torreon Zacatecas Carranza Banta Pelgardo Azores Boston

Huerta's Agents In Washington Seek Mediation Aid

Provisional President Huerta deploys agents in Washington to influence Niagara Falls mediators and avert humiliation. Pedro Del Villar, Diaz ally, remains near Niagara Walls watching events. Suffragists explode bomb at St George's Church and Westminster Abbey.

Washington, DC Huerta Washington Nigara Falls Pedro del Villar Felix Diaz Niagara Walls London Eny St. George's Church Hanover, Square Westminster Abbey

Miners Dynamite Home in Butte Montana Violent Demonstrations

Violent acts by seceding Western Federation of Miners members included dynamiting the home of P. K. Sullivan an officer of the union. Sullivan his wife and three children escaped injury as windows were blown out and a porch demolished. An attempt to dynamite Albert Riley local union president's home failed. The group dynamited the federation offices and escaped with $9,000 and a diamond ring.

Butte Mont Western Federation of Miners P. K. Sullivan Sullivan Albert Riley Miners’ Union Western Federation

Aigrettes To Be Permitted For Return By Women

Washington officials announce that women may wear aigrettes and other plumage from gnome birds when leaving the United States and return with them. A declaration on the Unis affect case was handed down in Detroit and reported May 28.

Washington, D. C United States Detroit

Delegates Sign Peace Protocol in Mexican Mediation

Delegates from the United States and Huerta’s government, with South American mediators, sign the first peace protocol aiming to restore order in Mexico. Carranza resists agreement to armitice terms while naming peace envoys. constitutionalist participation and future provisional president remain open questions. Carranza’s note reiterates no armistice condition, with constitutionalists to appoint representatives anew.

Niagara Walls United States Huerta Mexico Tuerin Imuer Furotta Carranza Washington D. C Niagara Falls Fernandes Iglesias Galderon Diaz Luis Cabrera Europe Jose Vasconcelos

Proclaiming an Italian Republic Sparks Short Lived Revolt

News from Rome reports a premature proclamation of an Italian republic by peasants in several towns along the Adriatic. In Parma and Rimini crowds enacted French Revolution like scenes, stirred by anarchist reports from Ancona HQ claiming monarchy overthrow. The black banner of the Peasants' League was raised in place of the national flag.

Peasants’ League Rome Italy Barderits Adriatic Pabmona Rimini Ancona The

Adlai E Stevenson Dies After Prolonged Illness

Chicago reports the death of Adlai E Stevenson at 78 after a five month vigil at his wife's bedside. He had suffered a nervous breakdown and had sought treatment in Chicago from his Bloomington home. High heat and years of strain contributed to his fatal illness.

Wite Chicago Adlai SE. Stavengson Avite Stavangon Bloomington

Wireless Telephony Test Across Berlin Distance

Inventor William Marconi spoke over his wireless telephone between here and Berlin, a distance of six miles. He said the test was promising though he could not hear all words.

Lennon William Marconi Here Berlin

Opera Soprano Schimann Heink Divorced in Chicago

Chicago court records show Uhck-Mme. Schimann Heink granted a divorce from her husband William Rapp Jr by jury in Judge Sullivan's court.

Chicago Uhck Mme. Schimann Heink William Rapp, Jr Sullivan's Court

Rebels Repulsed as Villa Rushes Aid at Saltillo Fort

General Natera reports heavy casualties after federal artillery repelled Antaiacis defenders at the fort on La Mulla hill near Saltillo. Villa's relief force delayed by rains, reinforcements from Torreon awaited. Hernandez claims capture of Xicantenault Huejutia Valles Tamialua Amatian and other Hidalgo towns with arms and ammunition.

Villa Natera Flite Saltillo Mexico Antiaiacis Guadaloupe Mercedes and Grillo la Mulla Carranza San Buffa Torreon Genera Gabriel Hernandez Xicantenault Huejutia Valles Tamialua Amatian Hidalgo

Two Die From Lake Water Accident at Water Works Park

Two men drowned at Water Works Park on the peninsula in Lake Erie. The victims are Frank Dryer, 23, and D. C. Bouslie, 24, authorities report. Next of kin notified and investigation underway.

Lake, Erie, Pas Yang Water Works Peninsula Frank Dryer D. C. Bouslie

Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Seeks Divorce in Paris

Mrs. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw arrives in Paris to establish a legal residence and says she is consulting attorneys to obtain a divorce from Harry K. Thaw.

Evelyn Thaw Paris Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Ietal Harry K. Thaw

Greece Mobilizing Fleet Reported by London Dispatch

London dispatch to the Times from Athens says Greece is actively preparing naval forces. In Findlay Ohio a boy dies of lockjaw after stepping on a rusty nail last week. Captain Dua Cardona, a trainer, dies from injuries after being clawed by a lion in Binghamton North Carolina.

Greece London Hay the Times Athens Boy Findlay William Nusbaum Lion Dies Binghamton N. C Dua

Woman Admits Hatchet Slaying of Husband in Shrewsbury

Mrs Dole McSurley told Kanawha county court officials she killed Bert Mesurley at their Shrewsbury home to prevent a brutal attack on herself and children. She surrendered to Sheriff Gonner Effie and stated she was ready to face the punishment.

Charleston W. Vien Caldren

Carranza May Cut Railroad Menace Line From Capital

Washington reports a plan by Carranza to sever rail links from Mexico City to Vera Cruz to trap Huerta's retreat. Intercepted messages indicate constitutionalist forces aim to block Huerta and his generals, forcing their exit from the capital and severing retreat routes.

Huerta Washington, D. C Mexico City Vera Cruz Con. Munston War Department Constitutionalist Cerranza Vera Cray Tuerta Issenbinat

Three Hurt In Collision Near Mrankstown Station

Three people were seriously injured in a collision between a motorcycle and an automobile near Mrankstown involving Andrew Carl, Guy Sippey, and Miss Mary Slmpey. Authorities reported the crash caused by the motorcycle’s loss of control on the highway outside Altoona.

Catlislon Altoona Pas

Conductor Killed in Quarrel at New Cuasilo

A 84-year-old Pennsylvania railroad conductor, New Cuasilo Pennsylvania, died after a fall during a quarrel with his brother-in-law W. C. Teuxall. Sources indicate a fatal altercation led to the accident.

New Cuasilo Puedunu Webstar Pennsylvania Railroad W. C. Teuxall

Mediation Breaks Point as Mexicans Yield in Zacatecas

The mediators and Mexican delegates reach a near ceasefire after yields on transfer method, with General Natera attacking Zacatecas 12,000 strong while federal garrison under Medina Barron resists. George C. Carothers ordered to report directly to Saltillo from Torreon as U.S. presence tightens.

Sallilio Mexico Zacalecas Panfilo Natera Natera Medina Barron Freamiile Acatecas el Paso Tex Washington Cirranze George Ci. Carothers Department of State Adl Saltillo Torreon

Official Vote at the Primary in a Commonwealth State

Official vote results list party splits across multiple offices. It covers statewide totals for governor and congressional races, plus nonpartisan and superior court contests. Named counties and candidates appear with vote counts and percentages.

Mexican ships leave Tampico in Huerta orders

United States, through Admiral Tharger, reports Mexican naval movements from Tampico toward Puerto Mexico. Messages from Moraten Minister Kula in Mexico City describe actions by Veracruz and Tampico vessels, with American warships providing a wireless link. Evidence shows tensions as Washington considers responses to Mexican actions and cabinet deliberations continue in Terro Mexlerr Vivian.

Huerta United States Washington, C Tharger Navy Department Madera Zaragona Puerto Mexing Moraten Kula Mexico Gly Tennits Lit Thonpiebo Beni da Rohuen Terro

Unclear text fragment reports many deaths in Caammanek area

Fragmentary OCR notes claim thirteen bodies recovered with scattered names and places. The readable pieces reference Caammanek and New Shrill, but most terms are garbled, leaving the incident and exact details uncertain.

Covington Nominated as Justice by Providence Group

Mashon MEd candidate J Parry Covington is named by Provident Wilsui for chief justice at the Obita Columbia Baptist court.

Covington Washington J. Parry Covington Mashon, Med Provident Wilsui Columbia

Man Falls Breaks Pavement in Marion Incident

A man identified as Steven Awuhtar, weighing 260 pounds, fell and caused damage to a pavement section in Marion. The incident damaged a nearby seawall and left the paver with back injuries. medical status is not fully confirmed.

Marion Qlite Steven Awuhtar Tel Swaeie

Antilla lands rebels stores cargo amid turmoil

Fragmentary OCR mentions Antilla, rebels, and a cargo shipment from New York. The text is garbled but indicates chaotic events and disrupted dispatches as authorities respond to unrest. No clear dates, places, or names beyond Antilla appear readable.

Premier for One Day and Aviation Task Leader Resigns

A fragmented report notes a temporary premier and a high ranking aviation task official stepping down. The document references the Chaigber of Depwies and a series of encoded terms, with timing linked to December and public safety frames. The piece mentions veterans and a disused bid, implying a shifting leadership amid security concerns.

Stone Stepa His Undoing Lorin 0 Steve Nobaty

Vague, garbled text references theft and conflicting names. Readable items mention a person named Lorin and a Steve Nobaty, with unclear actions or outcomes. Not enough solid details to determine a coherent event, date, or place for a factual summary.

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