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Rockport Democrat

Location

Rockport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1914

Page

2

Open Port Brays Says Tampico Open Port Open Port

Peace delegates resume mediation as Secretary Daniels refuses to comment on ammunition deliveries to Mexican rebels. Navy orders and dispatches signal actions around Tampico with Mexican gunboats at Puerto Mexico and Antilla en route.

Cretary Daniels Clifton Totel Niagara Falls Ont Venustiano Carranza Constitutionalists Luimar Nfsrance Alexicaners Washington Tamaica Bryan Lagen Tampico Ot Pest Isyvan State Department Yavana Cuba Senor Mano Logan Department Annapolis Admiral Blue Badger Admiral Mayo Ward Antillo Furics River Admiral Badger Navy Department Puerto Mexico Sacramento Tacoma Vera Cruz Mexican Craters Antilla New York Bravo Zaragoza Huerta

Strikers sworn in as officers at Westinghouse plant

Pittsburgh on June 8 reports fifteen strikers chosen from about 10,000 workers at the East Pittsburgh Westinghouse plants were sworn in as special policemen by Burgess Snyder.

Pittsburgh East Pittsburgh Westinghouse Company Burgess Snyder

Man Killed In Auto Crash

Rochester report says Harry Baker was killed and Bertha Kester, 21, was badly injured when Baker's car overturned after steering gear broke. Police reported the crash occurred in Rochester on June 8. Local authorities are investigating the incident.

Man Rochester N. Y Harry ‘Baker Bertha Kester Baker

No Hope for Stevenson After Critical Condition

Adlai Stevenson former vice president remained in a critical condition at Presbyterian hospital doctors admitted there was little hope of recovery in Chicago on June 8.

Stevenson Chicago Adlai Stevenson United States Presbyterian Hospital

Train Collision Kills Three as Express and Freight Crash Near Kamisk Station

Reports from Winnipeg describe a head on collision six miles east of Kamask station between an east bound express and a west bound freight on the Canadian Northern railway. Three trainmen died JAMES ARNOLD JAMES K PAUI ROSS DONALDSON and several others were badly injured with no passengers seriously hurt. In a separate incident C P Deyoe a real estate agent shot and fatally wounded G H Platt of a local creamery firm then suicided after a quarrel over a commission.

Winnipeg Man Canadian Northern Railway Kamsack Station James Arnold Dauphin James K. Paui Ross Donaldson Los Angeles Cal C. P. Deyoe G. H. Platt Platt

Militant Fire Destroys Mansion in High Wycombe

Militants from the Women's Social and Political Union set Tyler's Green mansion ablaze in an unoccupied home. Damages reach 306000 dollars. On the lawn lay suffrage literature including placards directed at King George. Scotland Yard detectives uncovered forged invitation cards thwarting a Buckingham Palace disruption.

London High Wycombe Women’s Social and Political Union Tyler's Green George Buckingham Palace Scotland Yard

Trade Measure Favorably Reported By Senate Panel

Washington June 8 That section of the trade commission bill creating an inquisitorial commission was favorably reported by the senate interstate commerce committee after lengthy debate. A motion by Senator Pomerene to strike holding company interlocking directorates and railroad security clauses passed, and the bill will be reported when the Senate orders reports.

Washington Trade Commission Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Pomerene Senate

Travelers' Protective association convenes in Houston

Houston hosts the annual Travelers' Protective association convention with 576 delegates and guests from 35 states. Reports show rising membership and substantial committee work as visitors plan a Galveston excursion and Pan-American cruise departures Friday evening.

Houston T. P Tex Travelers’ Protective Association Galveston

Governor Hughes Wins Case in Topeka Trial

A district court jury in Topeka Kansas awarded Governor Hughes damages of 2310 dollars after Mrs Luella West sued him claiming he attacked her when she tried to take copies of letters from his office The jury deliberated for one minute yielding a swift verdict in favor of the governor.

Hughes Topeka Kan Luella West

Convention Officers Set For Missionary Body Meeting

New Albany district Women Home Missionary society elected officers for the ensuing year at Corydon. Mrs. M L Hyde was chosen president and Mrs. L G Stork vice president. Other posts included secretaries, treasurer, and mite box secretary, with officers from New Albany and Corydon. Marengo to host next session. A separate Epworth League election named officers, with the next convention at Marengo. Richmond reports a water poisoning threat as Abington residents fear a blue vitriol attack on the town supply.

M. B. Hyde L. G. Stork New Albany Women's Home Missionary Society Corydon M. L. Hyde Anna Quennett Osborne G. Reilly QO. A. Rowe Frank Gwin Young People's Work Mary Morrison Marengo C. Hollowell Georgetown Anna Jones George Newbanks Madison Swadener W. T. Brown A. C. Hawn Epworth League C. F. Ketcham Cannelton L. F. Ulmer Ruth Walk Moberly Ida Crosby New Salisbury Cecil Katterjohn Huntington Tabitha South Hazel Mason Rena Lowen Gertrude Zaring Salem Junior League Richmond W. R. Reller Bayer Abington Butler Rodenberg Rodenberg

Robbers Plead Guilty In Clay Circuit Court

Isaac Deal and John Fagin pleaded guilty in Clay circuit court to robbing A T Crabb's store. Sentenced to two to fourteen years in the penitentiary. They hid under a counter with coats as sacks, and police recovered revolvers razors knives and other articles.

Brazil Isaac Deal John Fagin A. T. Crabb Clay

Burleson Invited to Indiana Postmasters Meet

Postmaster General Burleson will be invited to attend and address the Indiana Postmasters association convention in Laporte July 22 to 24. The week also hosts the Indiana Jewelers association annual gathering in Laporte.

Laporte Burleson Indiana Postmasters’ Association Indiana Jewelers’ Association

First Crop of Alfalfa at Petersburg

Farmers report cutting the first alfalfa crop averaging about two tons per acre despite a long dry spell. Alfalfa bay is priced at $18 per ton. Meadows clover and oats suffer from drought as rain misses the area for six weeks. Strawberry yields are down about 60 percent with small scrubby berries.

Petersburg

Indiana Brevities: Muncie Dry andOther Local Notes

Muncie becomes the largest dry city in Indiana after a court decision. Reports from Lagrange, Thorntown, Crawfordsville, Versailles, and other towns recount drownings, a 103-year-old death, forgery sentences, local option results, and Dunkard conference matters. Also noted are accidents near Crown Point, a missing-link letter from Vancouver, and several local obituaries and parish activities.

Muncie Indiana Lagrange Samuel Diltz Thorntown Elizabeth Miller Here Crawfordsville Charles M. Daugherty Darlington West Michigan City Daugherty Versailles Johnson Township Frankfort Dunkard Rossville Dayton Shelbyville Flat Rock T Baptist Association Adams Rushville J. O. Brison Waldron Lewis Boger Miss MacKnnerry Shelbsville B. Spaugh Hope Joseph O. Walkup Medical Corps United States Army Walkup Central N. M Doctor Walkup Mace Chicago Medical College John Walkup Bainbridge Hammond Crown Point St. John Whitaker Alaska South Bend Melvin Alvah Gangler Osceola St. Joseph County Marion Leo Brown Mississinewa Paul Hullinger Helen Smith Hullinger Miss Smith Brown Carnegie Medal Society Danville New Winchester Indianapolis Jacob Kurtz Tillman Williams New Wichester Alfred Martin Claud R. Shaver B. W. Tyler Franklin J. P. Durham Home Presbyterian Church of Indianapolis Jeffersonville

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