06 May 1914
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1914
Page
1
The United States shows readiness with divided focus between diplomatic channels and military strength as it faces growing global tensions. Officials emphasize coordinated strategy to balance negotiation with decisive defense, aiming to protect national interests and allies.
Washington May 6. Mediators proceed with plans to bring permanent peace in Mexico while Carranza remains outside talks. Huerta proposes neutral territory for negotiations as U S forces hold position at Vera Cruz and consider actions if hostilities resume.
The new mayor N G Tippit and town council held their first formal meeting. Elected: J L Russ mayor pro tem, W A Kirkpatrick secretary treasurer, C E Averett marshal, H F Averett assistant marshal. Plans for West Side improvements and a possible electric light plant discussed. Mayor salary raised from 25 to 75 dollars monthly.
New Orleans May 6 Mrs J D Wilkinson of Shreveport La is expected to be elected president of the Louisiana Federation of Women's Clubs at its fifteenth annual meeting in New Orleans. About 150 women will attend a three day session with discussions on suffrage dances and evolving life styles. Other arrivals from North Louisiana include Mrs Ime W Sylvester of Alexandria Mesdames John Lee Wilton H McHenry and D N Scholars of Monroe and Mrs S L Bennett of Lafayette Reception days precede formal sessions starting Wednesday at 9 oclock.
At Sable Island on May 6 Captain McDonald and thirteen crew members of the burning Columbian were rescued by the Manhattan. The Franconia had taken thirteen aboard the previous day. A seventeen crew member boat is still believed adrift.
A harsh report accuses General Villa of bitter partisanship and backing of Maas and Penounces terre a an 1 Merderen in a disputed rear area. The wording reflects unrest over leadership and alleged provocations amid regional tensions.
In Torreon on May 6 General Francisco Villa refused to join Federal General Maas in an allied action against the United States. Maas urged unity to resist U.S. occupation of Vera Cruz and Saling Cruz, calling on Mexican patriots to rally, while Villa accused Maas of treason and warned of ruin for those who collaborated with theMexican government. Villa’s reply characterizes U.S. intervention as foreign aggression and vows to defend national integrity.
Jacksonville Fla May 6 opening day of the twenty fourth annual reunion of the United Confederate Veterans Thousands of men and women filled the auditorium as welcome addresses were heard Governor Trammell Mayor Sweering and leaders of United Daughters of the Confederacy and Sons of Veterans spoke Gen Bennett H Young of Louisville replied
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Reports outline U S plans to extend Veracruz line and prepare defenses near Tampico while mediators push for a representative from Carranza. Niagara Falls hosts talks as U S, Lane, Bryan assess candidates for a broader Mexican settlement. Becker trial opens in New York with 100 plus witnesses.
Three South American envoys announce that formal mediation talks will begin May 18 at Niagara Falls Canada with representatives from rival Mexican factions. Secretary Bryan confirms selection of the site and date for the mediator conference.
Judge Hill in the county Superior Court refused to grant Leo Frank a new trial for the murder of Mary Phagan and said he would sign a bill of exceptions to permit the case to go to the State Supreme Court.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt and party arrive by steamer Dunstan from Manaos after a Brazil exploration. Naturalists George Cherry and Leo Miller collected over 2,100 birds and mammals, with few reptiles, from previously untraversed regions. The voyage mapped a long unknown river and logged 50 days in canoes ending near Mansos.
Washington reports a Ruston Louisiana postmaster primary scheduled for June 9 to break a long deadlock. The primary is open to all contenders and requires a majority vote. if no candidate achieves a majority a second primary will feature the top two vote getters.
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