Time for Vote on Tolls Bill Defeated Rally Turned Violent In Gazamala
Disputed wireless reports from Gazamala recount a race driven feud on a United Fruit plantation. A Guatamalan girl Nazada and her father lost a dice game, triggering clashes between 64 murdered negroes and many Indians. Clarence Williams shot killed Zerello and three others after the assault. Violence spread, with service in a church followed by mass gunfire. final tallies indicate 64 negroes killed and many Indians, exact numbers unknown.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
New Orleans
United Fruit Company
Fiat
Gazamala
Clarence Williams
Unit- Bi Feit Company
Ontaque River
Nazada
Christofo Zurello
Narada
Zerello
Williams
Pedro
Wialhiams
Anxiety over fate of U.S. Vice Consul Silliman
Reports from Washington indicate anxiety over the status of U.S. Vice Consul Silliman as the State Department increases activity to determine his fate. Officials acknowledge intensified inquiries and diplomatic steps to secure clarity and ensure his safety.
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U. S
Silliman
Water mediators ready to begin peace proposals at Niagara Falls
Experts tell Steubenville residents about new peace efforts as American delegates arrive at Niagara Falls. The piece discusses oil tax assessments and contrasts elected versus appointed assessors in Ohio, noting dramatic increases in valuation for Ohio Oil Co from 1912 to 1914. The article hints at political boosts tied to Gov. Cox and critiques exaggerated claims about tax disgorgement and assessor efficiency.
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James Boyle
Columbus
Ohio Oil Company
Findlay
Hancock County
Ths
Ohio Oil Co Y
Cox
Warnes
Mediation opens as US Mexican talks begin at Niagara
Anxiety over word from American consul in Saltillo spurs renewed State Department activity. Attendees include Brazilian Ambassador Da Gama and Argentine Minister Naon with Suarez. Opening remarks feature courtesies and plan adoption for the international mediation session. Villa defeats federal troops near Saltillo, delaying reinforcements.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Washington
John R. Silliman
Saltillo
State Department
Bryan
Hanna
Monterey
Silliman
Niagara
Canadian
Duke of Conneaught
Canada
Martin Burrell
Lougheed
Ottahe
Ambassador da Gama
Villa
Estacion
Amargos
Mexico
el Paso
Texas
Francisco Villa
Paredon
Monclova
Close Call Of Former Steubenville Boy In Big Fire
Hobart Harden a former Steubenville boy and claims department staffer for Birmingham Railway and Power Co in Birmingham Ala had a narrow escape when a gas blast and fire destroyed the company office building. He aided a stenographer to safety then escaped via elevator rope and ladder, injuring hands and eyes but saving critical records. Several people died and the building was totally destroyed in a loss around 200 099. Harden is recovering and recounts his survival and the building wreck in a letter dated May 12.
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Hobart Harden
Steubenville
Birmingham Railway & Power Co
Birmingham
Ala
Acers ‘Thompson
Harden
Claims Department
Electrical Workers Arbitration Board Ready to Proceed
The dispute between East Liverpool and Steubenville wiremen, light men, sub station operators and meter men over lines between Steubenville and Vanport continues with no service interruption. Cars run as usual while arbitration terms differ, men seeking a three member panel and the company preferring five.
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East Liverpool
Steubenville
Vanport
Electritek
Hai Comway
St Indast
Tere
Herald-Grar Today
LB. BW
Steuben
C. O
Herald Star
Tri-State
Jones
Light Company
D. Richards
Boy of Nine Recovers After Skull Fracture Operation
Howard Hathaway from Brilliant aged about nine was struck by a pitched ball during a game with brothers and friends. He was unconscious, taken to a Martins Ferry hospital, where surgery repaired a skull fracture. Surgeons report the operation a success and recovery hopeful.
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Howard Hathaway
Brilliant
Martins Ferry
Gas Association Discusses Need to Expand Natural Gas Supply
In St Louis on May 20 delegates at the ninth annual convention of the natural gas association of America heard calls to extend gas date availability nationwide. The argument centered on dwindling supply and high piping costs from foreign fields with over 600 delegates present. Cincinnati was chosen to host the 1915 convention.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
St. Louis
United States
Natural Gas Association of America
Cincinnati
Graduation at St Agnes School Mingo Junction 1914
The St Agnes School class of 1914 at Milton staged a large graduation with prize awards and complimentary addresses by Father Powers and others. Wisener presided at a dinner with Hogan, Lewis, Kerr, and others. Phil Coffey gave the graduation address and plans for field day and a church ceremony on June 21 were announced. Eight members comprise the class.
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St. Agnes School
Milton
Sisters of St. Francis
P. P. Lewis
Kerr
Albert G. Lee
Dr. Strayer
A. Bownehdge Bulger
John Petrick
D. A. Coffey
G. E. Wisener
Wisener
Pagting
Marie Cava
Sfartha Dempsey
John Garis
Susan McFadden
Lawrence Fahey
Kathryn Quinn Vernon Clary
Anna Grantonic
Helen Roe
Fred Haggerty
Mary Macher
Catherine Satis
Edward McAndrews
Clara Schwab
Leo Ables
Paul Byer
Paul Voytke
James Haggerty
William Coen
Frank Toth
Helen Cleary
Margaret Smith
Francis Barrett
John Voytke
Margaret Dann
Edward Robertson
Anna Raha
Anna Walko
Anna Timcho
Margaret Raha
Clemitine Buchmeter
Bertha Garish
Frank Montana
Michael Melcho
Stephen Pekala
Eleanor Schwab
Bertha Kakasick
Francis Sister
Rose Soltis
St. Agnes Church
Father Coffey
Roosevelt Joins Campaign Drive From Ocean to Ocean
Oyster Bay May 20 Theodore Roosevelt returned from South America and immediately plunged into politics planning a major campaign. He aims to devote most of his time to the Progressive effort through November with long trips from the Atlantic to the Pacific and several shorter passes in nearby states. Roosevelt dictated letters and telegrams from Sagamore Hill as he reestablished contact with party leaders and set up the campaign machinery.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Oyster Bay
Theodore Roosevelt
South America
Ool Roosevelt
Spain
Hs Son Kermit
Patcovelt
Atlantic
Pacific
Sagamore Hill
New York
Europe
Roosevelt
Progressive Party
Endorsement for Ohio Attorney General Candidate Merriman
The Republican Executive Committee of Jefferson County Ohio endorses Roy N Merriman for the Republican nomination for Attorney General of Ohio in the August 11 1914 primary. The committee cites his Republican record honesty integrity legal ability sound judgment and commitment to an economical efficient administration. a fourth of the endorsement is to be published in local newspapers. Signed by Chairman Hugh W Patterson and Robert J McCleary.
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Republican Executive Committee
Jefferson County
Roy N. Merryman
Ohio
Roy N. Merriman
Merryman
Steubenville
Hugh W. Patterson
Ropert J. McCleary
Rehearing Denied by Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington on May 20 the Interstate Commerce Commission denied the petition for a rehearing of industrial cases recently decided by the commission.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Washington
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Nichols Likely to Succeed Himself as Ohio Chief Justice
Judge Hugh L. Nichols of the Ohio Supreme Court, who presided in Steubenville last week and found no evidence of bias against Judge Carl H. Smith, faces no opposition for reappointment. Dayton Judge John A. Shauck will not seek renewal, having served 20 years. Nominating petitions are due June 11 with county boards then forwarding to the secretary of state.
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Hugh L. Nichols
Ohio Supreme Court
Steubenville
Carl H. Smith
Smith
Columbus
Secretary of State
Senator Smoot cites tariff loss to commerce in April
In Washington on May 20 Senator Smoot of Utah stated to the Senate that the Underwood tariff law caused a $63,070,000 loss to national commerce in April. He based the figure on reports of increased imports and decreased exports, claiming an annual loss rate of $766,000,000.
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Washington
Smoot
Utah
Senate
The Weather Ohio forecast brief update
Ohio residents receive a concise forecast noting generally few conditions overnight and through Thursday with light to moderate details. The report emphasizes brevity and weather stability for the stated period.
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Ohio
Discontented Crowd Questioned in Open Case
A bitter passage condemns a group as stealing offices and seeks to thwart a state official representing the public. The author calls the case nasty from inception, born of hatred and revenge, with costs beyond money and insults to civic order.
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