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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1914
Page
1
Mexican envoys may withdraw their demand for the removal of Huerta if President Wilson does not modify his stance. The push for a peace plan hinges on this change, or the effort may fail.
Huerta remains defiant arguing he will not be barred from becoming president if he retires. U S mediators push for unconditional elimination as provisional leader while Wilson eyes possible recognition or armed intervention. Conference deadlock centers on how to eliminate Huerta and secure Mexican stability.
Rumors place Lozano as Huerta ally and right hand man while El Porvenir editor resigns under pressure. Gen Garcia Pena replaces Mans in the federal forces near the U S border, accused of Madero loyalties. Candido Aguilar rebels and rides Pena lines amid alleged Dehesa family ties as conspirators meet in secret to coordinate efforts.
News from Vera Cruz reports Huerta deposed Inspector General Manuel Gasque after uncovering a plan by twelve plotted conspirators within trusted officials and army generals to seize and kill him. Gen Alberto Quiros appointed in his place vows arrests on full evidence.
Washington hopes for peace with Mexico rise as talks at Niagara Park ease fears of broader war. Meanwhile Vera Cruz reports describe nightly convicts from Mexico City held at Helen prison and drafted into military service.
General Felix Diaz, visiting Toronto, expresses strong approval of mediation efforts at Niagara Falls and signals intent to move against Zacatecas and Torreon.
Delegates from both sides edge toward compromise on the land problem at the Mexican American peace conference. They seek a common solution within Washington's framework, aiming to avoid derailment after President Wilson’s earlier remarks. Mexican delegates rebut the idea that land feudalism is the sole cause of revolutions and oppose wholesale estate subdivision for the ignorant and improvident.
The Constitutionalists plan to dispatch Jose Vasconcelos to Niagara Falls to relay Carranza’s aims to South American mediators. The envoy would not commit to a pacification plan, only provide information for the mediators to consider. General Cañtas has given provisional consent for formal participation.
Federal troops 12,000 under Gen. Maas and Gen. Mour retreat from Saltillo toward San Luis Potosi as 5,000 Torres Gutierrez rebels and 13,000 Villa cavalry converge. Rebel leaders anticipate decisive engagement, with Saltillo named rebel provisional capital and Carranza planning headquarters in the state palace.
Washington reports that rebels reportedly killed over three hundred and a garrison force at Tepic amid rising bandit threats. Dispatches mention tensions in Mazatlan and Yaqui river actions, with mediation moves watched by President Wilson.
At a secret consistory in the Vatican Pope Pius X created thirteen new cardinals and confirmed several bishops from various countries. Names announced include Mar Louis Nazaire Begin of Quebec and Mer V Guisasola y Mendez of Toledo with other high prelates such as Domenico Serafini, Della Chiesa, Philipp Giustini, Michael Lega, Scipio Tecchi, Francis Aldan Gasquet, and Hector Irenee Levin among the newly elevated. Mer Bello of Lisbon was also named cordial, with preparations noted for future formalities.
Judge Ben B. Lindsey and a Colorado women’s delegation urged President Wilson to use federal power to force an agreement between mine owners and miners. Lindsey planned to seek arbitration with John D. Rockefeller Jr. if no progress. Wilson signaled willingness to help within constitutional power and believed Colorado should settle the strike without federal troops.
Waterland, the largest ship afloat, drifts down the North River as it fails to dock at its pier after maiden voyage. Strong tide and ship length hinder tugs from guiding the liner to berth in New York Hoboken stretch. Judge Carries Gun clarified by Judge George Clementson in circuit court, asserting a judge may carry a revolver when sitting on the bench if needed to enforce respect for decisions.
San Diego officers report a new dirigible balloon to be imported from Austria for experimental use. It will carry 15 passengers and a five member crew, equipped with three machine guns and two bomb supplies.
The lightship Halifax No 19 with a crew of 25 is wrecked off Lipscomb Island near Halifax. Six bodies recovered. ships Dufferin and government steamers Stanley and Lady Laurier search for survivors and more remains. The vessel sailed from St Johns Newfoundland on its maiden voyage from Paisley Scotland to Sambro Ledges.
United States Senator William Bradley of Kentucky died here after a lingering illness aggravated by a fall. He was a leading Kentucky Republican, famed oratory and long prominence in state and national politics. Born in 1847, he joined the Union army as a youth and later became a lawyer practicing through an early special act. For 25 years he served as a delegate at large to national conventions and was a strong presidential contender in 1896 with 105 votes for vice president in 1888.
After 18 days in session the quadrennial general conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South adjourned. A special committee will pick the next site with invitations from Richmond Virginia and Atlanta Georgia extending.
Douglas Arizona reports Richard Urban a German born mining man believed American citizen was shot and killed by a Mexican bandit near Quinca Sonora as stated by George FP Cooper an American who arrived here.
Reports state the Tibetan conference at Simla has agreed to a convention ensuring the autonomy of Tibet proper. Dr Aureliano Urrutia, former interior minister to Gen Huerta, left Vera Cruz aboard the Hancock with Mrs Urrutia and their children. Sir Francis Laking, physician to the king and prince of Wales, died. born 1817.
Charles Becker, former New York police lieutenant, is found guilty of murder in the first degree in a second trial over the Rosenthal case. Jurors concluded Becker was the arch conspirator behind the gambler Herman Rosenthal’s 1912 killing, with new witnesses supporting the prosecution. Becker plans an appeal as he faces the electric chair following the court’s verdict.
Fulton county grand jury returns five indictments in the Leo M. Frank murder case. Charges include bribery coercion and perjury in the effort to obtain a new trial for Frank. Indicted individuals include Rev. C B Ragsdale R B Barber lawyer Arthur Thurman detective Daniel Lehon and Carlton Tedder. Further investigation into improper influences in the Mary Phagan case will continue in Atlanta.
Seven of nine British army officers and all eight civilians charged in January with graft in the quartermasters department pleaded guilty. The civilians were Lipton's Limited employees. In Atlanta two women, two youths and three children were overcome by smoke and gas in a house fire and rescued. the two story frame residence of Mrs Ona Brantley destroyed.
Florence Italy police identify Mrs Mary E Filla velle of Chicago as the dying woman found in a trail compartment at Arezzo she was shot through the right temple. Cannon declares candidacy for congress in the Nineteenth district Progressive leaders seek Theodore Roosevelt to oppose him. Louis Gilsoul shoots three women including his wife then wounds another and kills himself near Thief River Falls Minnesota and then dies at his father in law O K Olson’s arm.
The forty ninth annual Mississippi Press Association convention ended with West Point selected as the 1915 meeting place. Officers elected unopposed included C. S. Glasaco president James Faulk first vice president S. Joe Owen second vice president Albert C. Anderson treasurer and W. Alfred Bean secretary. Delegates to the National Editorial Association named Mrs. B. Hobbs Joseph S. Norwood James Faulk Wayne S. May KT. Quin.
Gov. Brewer Treasurer Stovall and Auditor Thompson oversaw the sale of the full issue valued at 1,250,000 to a syndicate led by Lynn H. Dinks and R. H Hecht of New Orleans. Bonds sold at a premium of 2,500 over par with accrued interest, to be delivered by July 1, 1914. Banks include Interstate Banking Trust Hibernia Mortgage Security Whitney and Commercial Trust. Denominations 100 500 and 1,000 engraved by American Bank Note Co.
At Governor Brewer’s official residence the board of trustees unanimously tendered the university chancellorship to J N Powers state superintendent of education. Powers, unaware of the move, was asked to consider and granted time to decide with a June board meeting expected to settle the matter.
Deputy Corbett and Ewing arrested eight Gaspare's crew members off Ship Island after Captain Caflora's plea for aid. The men allegedly violated their sea service agreement on the Italian bark Gaspare. A federal revenue corps tours the state to inspect shipments and enforce licensing.
Allen Cloyd of Washington county sought clemency after fourteen years of a life sentence for the killing of his paramour. The case arose from a 1900 conviction and argues the term is long enough for the crime as stated.
At a call meeting the committer appointed to arrange for the opening of the Mississippi political campaign decided to advance the meeting date to June 12.
Preparations for the Elks state convention in Biloxi next month advance as the program nears submission to lodge members. Kosciusko public school closes a successful year with 26 graduates in a ceremony marking the end of the session.
The Brandon eraded trustees elected staff for the upcoming year. C. L. Laster named principal, Jara Stokes first assistant, Justa Sparm and C. L. Walker as assistants, and Carey Bruce as music teacher. The Triounty Medical association met at Batesville with delegates and visiting physicians.
The $200000 bond issue for a new bank at Camden moves forward while Mississippi State Bank affairs near resolution. At a Vicksburg Civil League meeting, a Carnegie Library for Vicksburg depends on a local donor providing the site. Unofficial notices say the Bank of Hermanville will reopen as Union Bank of Hermanville after a recent closure.
Two Black workers at the Wausau mill became involved in a quarrel after an insult. John Henry struck Bill Dunlap a severe blow on the head with a peevy, Mooring him.
The Madison county circuit court convened with Judge Robert Powell appointed by Gov. Brewer as special judge due to Judge Henry’s health. Powell will preside while Henry recovers.
Col Roosevelt returns to Washington after a nine hour visit to discuss strategy with Progressive leaders for the coming congressional campaign. He lectures before the National Geographic Society on South American explorations and inspects African hunting specimens at the National Museum. He also paid respects at the White House and attended a reception for diplomatic corps members at Senator Ladder’s home.
The Home Rule Bill sailed through the Commons by 551 to 174 as Asquith pressed the measure, while Bonar Law criticized the government. The debate ended with appeals to the people, drawing a show of nationalist and Liberal support in the chamber.
This week is expected to mark the close of negotiations on the demands of trainmen on all railroads west of Chicago. A strike note will be offered by the Brotherhood Locomotive Engineers and Firemen and the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, it was said.
Noted missionary worker William Arcyroyd 51 died at Liberty New York. A man named Fred Teters from Lamont Louisiana bought a streetcar for $50 down and planned $25 weekly to reach $100. De Jenneville Randolph Keim 73, a long time Washington correspondent who reported Civil War battles, died in Washington. In Marseilles rabbits inoculated with deadly disease viruses were stolen from a bacteriologist lab. A fire at Atlanta destroyed a stock yard block, killing seventy five horses mules and cattle and causing about 150000 dollars in damage.
Cincinnati report notes Rev. John Parks of Philadelphia elected moderator of the synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Churches of America during the session. The selection marks leadership continuity for the denomination in the region.
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