Mexican Crisis Seen With International Mediation Efforts
Reports note Argentine Brazil and Chile offering good offices as Mexico tensions rise. American consuls report anti American demonstrations in Mexico City and 125 Americans moved off a Pachuca train as others head toward Vera Cruz. Secretary Bryan flags no troop moves while armed ships pull back refugees and the Huerta arms shipment is ordered returned to Hamburg.
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Washington
Brazil
Chile
Canada
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Eports
Pachucah
Garrison
Ypirango
Huerta
United States
Hamburg
Germany
Navy Department
Atlantic
Pacific
Mexico
United Stats
Bryan
O’shaughnessy
Nelson A. Miles
Wood
Hia
Tampico Riot Halted as German Sailors Aid Refugees
Refugees report a 600-strong mob attacked the Southern Hotel in Tampico. German sailors allegedly protected American women, while torpedo boats were sent up the Panuco to bring Americans to safety. Washington reports ships ferrying refugees from Vera Cruz to Galveston and nearby ports.
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Galveston
Tex
Tampico
Panuco River
Southern Hotel
Bill Hanson
United States
South
Texas
Southern
Imperial Hotels
America
Washington
Navy Department
Esperanza
Vera Cruz
Jason
Tuxpan
Nashville
Puerto Mexico
Mexico
Safe conduct offered to Americans near Eagle Pass by Constitutionalists
Washington reports Americans near Ciudad Porfirio Diaz opposite Eagle Pass Texas have been assured safe conduct by General Gualarda of the Constitutionalist forces. Arrangements were made to transport those remaining in the area. The State Department also says a Chinese colony at Guaymas on the west coast wishes to leave Mexico.
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Washington
State Department
Ciudad Porfirio Diaz
Eagle Pass
Tex
Gualarda
Guaymas
Merico
Cannot Be Cured by Constitutional Remedies for Deafness
An old medical blurb argues deafness stems from an inflamed Eustachian tube and mucous membranes. It claims nine out of ten cases are curable only by removing obstructions and restoring tube function, warning hearing loss if untreated. It advertises CaF EY & CO of Toledo, Ohio.
Huerta Prefers Mediation to End Mexico US Dispute
Spanish Ambassador Riano quotes unofficial reports that Huerta has accepted South American mediation by Argentina Brazil and Chile to settle tensions after the Tampico incident. Officials expect Huerta to formalize acceptance and present it to the envoys for direct talks on restoring honor and dignity.
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Washington
Riano
Mexico City
General Huerta
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
United States
Mexico
Huerta
Algara
Tampico
Vera Cruz Under Martial Law Proclaimed by U S Navy
Rear Admiral Frank Fletcher announced martial law in Vera Cruz with American naval forces in charge. The order bans disorder and arms are to be surrendered by Sunday noon. Officials named to assist include H Q O Stickney, T W Spratling, D F Sellers, and J M Luby under military supervision of the municipal government.
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Vera Cruz
Frank F. Fletcher
Fleether
Fletcher
H. Q O. Stickney
The
Prairie
T. W. Spratling
D. F. Sellers
Arkansas
John M. Luby
South Carolina
Vera Cruz Reopens Schools Under Mayor Diaz
Vera Cruz mayor Robert Diaz agrees to reopen public schools on Monday as part of efforts to resume city functions. Navy and allied officials push to evacuate foreigners still inside the interior, with Cradock and Fletcher aiding, though departures remain limited and uncertain as hours pass.
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Robert Diaz
Vera Cruz
Fletcher
Sir Christopher Cradock
Spanish residents in Mexico maintain strict neutrality
Spanish diplomatic officials in Washington said on Sunday that Spaniards in Mexico were scrupulously neutral amid the crisis. Reports claiming Gen Carranza quoted as saying 17 000 Spaniards there would fight with Mexicans against invaders were groundless given the neutrally posed Spaniards.
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Washington
Mexico
Carranza
Madrid
Pickens Mill News Highlights and Local Notes
Mr W K Swaynaghan bought a new piano. Miss Flora Parsons visited Miss Ina Rampey in Liberty Sunday. Village health is generally good with a few exceptions. Mrs J A McNeely and son Charles visited Easley recently. Mrs Frank Pace ill with pneumonia is convalescing slowly. Lois Hughes three remains very sick. Bessie Parsons returned from a week with Mrs John Leslie of Griffin. Rev C A Waters filled church duties Saturday night and Sunday. Hovey Jones and family from Greenville visited Mr Pace in his touring car. Residents attended the Rice's Creek singing last Sunday and enjoyed a large crowd. Miu Boy.
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W. K. Swaynaghan
Flora Parsons
Ina Rampey
Liberty
J. A. McNeely
Charles
Easley
Frank Pace
Lois
L. Ns. Hughes
Bessie Parsons
John Leslie
Griffin
C. A. Waters
Hovey Jones
Greenville
Rice’s Creek
Miu
Pickens Route 6 All Day Singing At Golden Creek
The rural note reports an all day singing at Golden Creek last Sunday with good turnout and lively correspondence. April weather helps farmers progress while Little Jennette Lumpkins shows health improvement and Rev. Fulton Childress delivered an excellent sermon at Mile Creek church to a large audience.
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Golden Creek
Jennette Lumpkins
Sentinel
Fulton Childress
Mile Creek
Sweertheart
Namon James Visits Town on Route 2 for Business
Namon James of route 2 was in town on business Saturday, meeting local contacts and discussing a planned project. The visit drew interest from residents and local merchants.
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Namon James
Route 2
Glenwood Notes Show Local Weddings and Revival News
Rev D P Hudson announces a girl, sparking lighthearted laughter. Superintendent M E Garrison travels to Boston for machinery exhibits. Charles W Reece wed Miss Katie Edens at her uncle Sam Edens home. Rev W P Yarborough closes a revival at Alice mill with about 60 additions to area churches. Glenwood praises his prior Glenwood revival as a grand success and notes strong local support.
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D. P. Hudson
M. E. Garrison
Boston
Mass
Charles W. Reece
Katie Edens
Sam Edens
W.P. Yarborough
Alice Mill
Yarborough
Glenwood
Local Visitors Reported From Hartwell and Nearby Areas
Liberty locals Mrs C E Rice and son visit Hartwell Georgia. J A McWhorter visits relatives in Easley. Mrs PR M Holland returns from Valhalla. Mrs Tom Bradley and Mrs Gary from Atlanta visit relatives. Mrs David Templeton returns from Owens. R A Bowen from Pickens spends time with daughter Mrs J F Banister. Miss Claire Strickland from Atlanta visits Miss Pauline Brown. Miss Thalia and Paul Griffin and Mr and Mrs Whitten from Greenville guest Mrs Leroy Chamblin. Misses Nita Hunter and Ruth Meacham of Chicora College spend weekend with Dr and Mrs J C Hunter. See The Sentinel for printing.
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C. E. Rice and Son
Hartwell
J. A. McWhorter
Easley
PR. M. Holland
Valhalla
Tom Bradley
Gary
Atlanta
David Templeton
Owens
R. A. Bowen
Pickens
J. F. Banister
Claire Strickland
Pauline Brown
Thalia
Paul Griffin
Whitten
Greenville
Leroy Chamblin
Nita Hunter
Ruth Meacham
Chicora College
J. C. Hunter
Central Sentinel Seeks Live Correspondent in Town
Central The Sentinel announces a call for a local reporter in Central to provide timely coverage of events, community updates, and notable happenings for the newspaper’s readership.
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the Sentinel
Central
New Postmaster Takes Charge in Pickens
A.M. Morris retires from the Pickens post office on May 1 to be succeeded by J. H. G. McDaniel who will serve as postmaster with assistants Mrs. F. E. Cox and B. F. McDaniel. Morris led the office for sixteen years and one month, guiding its growth from a small facility to a sizable operation.
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A.M. Morris
Pickens
J. H.G. McDaniel
Morris
McDaniel
Pickens County
F.E. Cox
B. F. McDaniel
In Defense of Reputation Letter from C R Anderson
C R Anderson writes to deny rumors of hunting or reporting liquor stills on the March fourth Sunday and Monday. He says he and his brother never saw a still and condemns the liquor traffic while recounting their route through Cooper mountain and Luther Gilstrap's place.
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Cooper Mountain
Luther Gilstrap
C. R. Anderson
Memorial of Mrs. Mary Briggs at George's Creek
Mrs. Mary Briggs died at her son in law A R Hamilton Easley on April 26 at age 86. Funeral conducted by Rev D W Hioit and Rev E V Babb at George's Creek graveyard with interment Monday. She leaves three daughters Mrs W A Hamilton Mrs A R Hamilton and Mrs Thomas J Bowen and a grandson led her to the grave. The obituary recalls her faith and long membership in George's Creek church.
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Mary Briggs
A. R. Hamilton
Easley
D. W. Hioit
E. V. Babb
George’s Creek
W. B. Singleton
Henry Briggs
W. A. Hamilton
Thomas J. Bowen
William Holcombe
Ellison Cely Unite in Hasley Methodist Ceremony
Ellison of Easley Mrs Columbus Ellison and J Luther Cely of Greenville wed at Hasley's Methodist church Friday at 6 30 with Rev J D Holler officiating. The Easley correspondent calls the ceremony the prettiest and most impressive witnessed there.
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Magmie Lou Ellison
Hassey
J. Luther Cely
Greenville
Hasley
J. D. Holler
Easley
Columbus Ellison
South Carolina Official Elected President of National Drainage Congress
E. J. Watson, commissioner of agriculture commerce and industries of South Carolina, was Friday elected president of the National Drainage congress at its annual meeting in Savannah Georgia. The next meeting will be held in Washington.
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E. J. Watson
Agriculture, Commerce and Industries of
South Carolina
National Drainage Congress
Savannah
Washington
Bank Examiner Headquarters to Move to Pickens
After May 1 the State Bank Examiner's headquarters will be in Pickens. M. Mauldin, the bank examiner, visited last week to perfect moving details from Golanbia to Pickens. Offices in the Pickens Bank building were fitted up, formerly used by Judge T. J. Mauldin. Assistants Craig of Anderson and Jeanerette of southern state will be on site, though their families will not relocate yet.
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State Bank Examiner
Pickens
IL M. Mauldin
Golan Bia
Pickens Bank
T. J. Mauldin
Messrs. Craig
Anderson
Jeanerette
Mauldin
Pickens County
Department of the State
Pickens Democratic Club Reorganizes and Elects Officers
The Pickens Democratic Club met April 24 at 4 30 p m to reorganize electing John H Harris as president and N A Christopher as secretary. J T Richey J P Carey Jr B Lewis G A Ellis B C Robinson and J C Jennings led the first nomina tion with three to be elected to nominate delegates for the county convention on May 4. J T Richey J P Carey Jr and B Lewis won the ballot. A list of 26 delegates was selected and confirmed. Co L Cureton was elected county executive committee man. The club adopted a resolution urging enrollment rules strict adherence.
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Pickens Democratic Club
John H. Harris
N. A. Christopher
J. T. Richey
J. P. Carey Jr
B. Lewis
G. A. Ellis
B. C. Robinson
J. C. Jennings
J. P. Carey, Jr
A.J .Boggs
T. J. Mauldin
J. McD. Bruce
T. H. Stewart
T. L. Vivens
L M. Mauldin
Elisha Getta
M. C. Smith
T. A. Bowen
B. B. LaBoon
C. L. Cureton
W. T. Bates
J. C. Carey
J. M. Eseporn
J. T.langston
R. T. Hallum
F. Hester
Porter
B. C Robinson
J. B. Breazeale
R. L. Hames
Silas Kirksey
Jim
Joan F. Harris
Pres
Easley Democratic Club Reorganizes Officers and Delegates
An Easley voters meeting reorganizes the Democratic club naming Laban Mauldin chair W C Smith vice president and J M Jameson secretary. R F Smith elected county committeeman with 20 delegates authorized to appoint alternates and a list of delegates chosen.
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Easley
Democratic Club
W. A. Hamilton
Laban Mauldin
W.C. Smith
J. M. Jameson
R. F. Smith
B. H. Williams
G. W. Griffin
W. C. Smith
E. F. Leslie
W. D. Sitton
Kk. F. Smith
J. A. Hint
Cross Plains Democratic Club Adopts Delegates for County Meeting
The Gross Plains Club met to appoint delegates to the county club meeting at Pickens Court House. Officers present were G. W. Holcombe as president J. D. Freeman as vice president and Hold Howard as secretary. Delegates named included M. W. Hester J D Freeman M F Williams Frank Hester Edd Howard and W A Lark.
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Democratic Club of
Cross Plains
G. W. Holcombe
J. D. Freeman
Howard
County Club
Pickens Court House
M. W. Hester
J.D. Freeman
M. F. Williams
Frank Hester
Edd Howard
W. A. Lark
Greenville Horse Show Set for May Sixth Week
Greenville prepares for its annual horse show next week with events scheduled around May Sixth. Local organizers expect riders from area clubs to compete across multiple classes and showcase equestrian talent at the county fairgrounds.
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Greenville
Clement Found Guilty of Murder in Baby Drowning Trial
After a week in Spartanburg court Clyde Clement and Laura Pendleton were tried for the drowning of a baby believed to be theirs. The jury convicted Clement of murder while Pendleton was acquitted. Clement faces life imprisonment under mercy. Witnesses described a bridge confrontation and alleged separate confessions. The verdict sparked emotional reactions among relatives in the courtroom and at the jail afterward.
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Clyde C- Clanent
Laura F. Pendleton
Spartanburg
Clement Gails
Miss Pendleton
Clement
Mercy
South Carolina
Gndi
J. H. Pendleton
Srr
Pickens Man in Arkansas Family Reunion Highlights
A reunion at J. W. Young’s Fort Smith Arkansas home on Easter Sunday marked his 61st birthday. Eight of his grown sons attended along with three of his four daughters and other relatives including seven grandchildren. Col. and Mrs. J. W. Young commend their children for being beautiful, good, honorable, and self-sustaining citizens.
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J. W. Young
Fort Smith
Ark
Young
Pickens County
Garren and McAllister Wed in April 1914
The ceremony took place April 25 at the residence of Mrs Hope McAllister. Miss Gertrude Garren and Mr William T McAllister married with Rev M F Hester officiating. They departed on No 41 for Atlanta for their honeymoon.
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Greenville County
Pickens
Woman speaker denounces capitalists at Easley club meeting
A large crowd gathered at Easley for a Democratic club meeting with a woman speaker from the Industrial Workers of the World. She fiercely criticized capitalists and bosses, drawing loud applause from more than a hundred cotton mill workers.
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Democratic Club
Easley
Wend
Flete
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