06 May 1911
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1911
Page
1
United States officials consider sending naval forces to Acapulco following reports of escalating danger to Americans in Mexico. Ambassador Wilson described intolerable conditions near Acapulco and the state department prepared for possible action as bandits murdered two U S citizens and alarm spread through Mexico City.
Ambassador concerns alarm Empress Eugenie while Mr Wilson cites urgent Mexican war department telegraphs to aid Americans at Acapulco. Report says two Goodman sons murdered by bandits at Buena Suave hacienda near Acapulco. Americans flee Mexico City as peace talks sour and banditry grows. Naval vessels’ withdrawal deemed a mistake by officials. State Department cites intolerable conditions at Acapulco signaling possible cruisers to Mazatlan as well.
The News reports rising hopes for peace on Friday as armistice terms near expiry. Insurgent peace commissioners demand Diaz resign by a set date or risk renewed hostilities, while Francisco Madero and Francisco Gol have mixed signals on concessions. The piece notes decades of stalemate and risks of a renewed conflict.
Representatives of 21 Pan American republics presented Andrew Carnegie with a gold medal honoring his peacemaking efforts. Secretary Knox presided as President Taft’s peace policy was cited, and Carnegie recalled the moment of the telegram that revealed the honor.
Jarvey McCarley, a 56-year-old farmer southeast of P Blonmington, was beaten by whitecaps after they forced open a dam. He fought back briefly, was overpowered, dragged from his house, and held for about two hours. He tore masks from assailants and plans to sue for damages. no charges or arrests against him, though allegations of turkey theft were unfounded.
Mrs Andrew Carnegie, wife of the iron master, who attended a peace congress, passed away peacefully. Her death marks a notable end to her public service and social causes.
Bristol Va May 6 In a written confession by Eld win J Cox and his mother the案 murder of Grimsby Halsey of Grayson county during 1890 is admitted Exonerating Fields Anderson who was sentenced to hang and believed to be at large in the west having escaped from jail a week before his execution date and never caught The confession ends a twenty year stigma on Anderson in which he was thought guilty but is now cleared by Coxs admission
Wellesley College students circulate a petition seeking the return of a $150,000 gift from John D Rockefeller for a building project. The move follows a freshman class debate that approved forming a committee to draft and circulate the appeal, ending with a pledge not to have the college “vest under the shadow” of the gift.
Washington March 6 The race to choose a president pro tempore of the senate to replace Frye will be decided Monday in a Republican caucus. Senator Gallinger, the regular Republican pick, is practically assured of victory though progressives may field a candidate from their ranks. Senator Clapp of Minnesota has been named as a potential opposition.
May 6 report from Los Angeles says nine indicted counts were returned against John Jo McNamara and James KB McNamara for the Times bombing murder. The pair face related charges in a high profile case tied to the labor dispute and bombings in 1910.
Cordova Alaska May 6 Coalition of 300 business leaders mobbed the Alaska Steamship dock, dumping hundreds of tons of British Columbia coal to urge President Taft to open Alaska coal fields. Deputy marshals guard property as crowds chant for Alaska. Gifford Pinchot burned in effigy reports Katalla.
Federalsburg Maryland May 6 Pugsied annywhere to confine his prisoner over night until he took him to the house of correction William T Tuff a Caroline county constable decided that his corn crib was the strongest place of detention Into it he showed Puny Butler colored prisoner Constable Twi forgot to examine the crib for in it was a chest of tools When night came Butler turned to the chest and sawed his way out through the roof In the morning Taft came to get his prisoner in the crib Butler was gone and RoW a search is in progress for him }
At La Toma Jardin east of Clarksville Indiana a test used oil and coal burning heaters to raise orchard temperature by four to six degrees. The experiment supported the idea that fruit could be saved from frost with these heaters. Presbyterian budget table released totals 5 421 423 36 dollars for 1911 12 with 3 181 287 for benevolent and missionary causes.
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