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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1914
Page
3
Denver reports prospects for settlement of the 1918 Colorado coal strike remain distant. Troops guard mines as 66 killed in battles and disorder. 48 wounded. Costs cited up to 13 million. unions and operators foresee multi million losses.
Niagara Falls June 2 mediators and American delegates held a two hour conference over admitting the constitutionalists to Mexican peace negotiations. The mediators, while undecided, favored hearing the constitutionalists if they accept an armistice with Huerta and discuss internal and international issues. The Washington government awaited their stance before responding to the peace plan details.
Brigadier General Bliss reports Quevado and followers arrested at El Paso as leader of a new counter revolution planned in Chihuahua. Quevado, once in Huerta's army, will be sent to Fort Wingate with other Mexican refugees. The Brazilian minister seeks release for a prisoner held in Mexico City. An American, William Sims, was reportedly executed at Salina Cruz in May. Fines were issued over Veracruz munitions and Ypiranga cargo handling. no appeal has been made.
Washington June 1 The supreme court reviewed the legality of a state minimum wage. The Industrial Welfare Commission fixed a weekly wage of 6 dollars and 6 cents for women workers, contested in the case brought by Portienl Ore.
Dispatches report the United States army has completed one month in Vera Cruz with over 7,000 troops aboard and no deaths from disease. The commerce department blocks munition exports to Mexican ports but ships reroute to non Mexican ports. Federal troops arriving at San Luis Potosi as Gen Pascual Orozco Jr. rear guards, while rail lines are sabotaged to slow the constitutionalist advance.
The constitutionalist tug Hercules entered Mazatlán harbor in daylight and captured the schooner Garibaldi carrying sugar for the United Sugar Company of Los Mochis. Federal batteries fired as the prize cleared the harbor while Spain’s consul thanked the American fleet commander for aid to Spanish subjects fleeing the west coast of Mexico.
Rene Thomas in a French car wins the 500 mile Indianapolis race in 6 hours 3 minutes 4.99 seconds with an 82.47 mph average. Arthur Duray finishes second, Jules Goux fourth, and Barney Oldfield fifth. Six injuries occur. crowd reaches about 100000 as Thomas cements the French win amid weather aided speed records.
Mrs Luella West sues Governor George Hodges for 2281 damages over an alleged attack in Topeka. She sought private correspondence copies from his office during a parole request for Arthur Sullivan. authorities deny all charges.
Washington reports cotton crop condition on May 25 at 74.3 percent of normal. States listed with percentages include Virginia 83, North Carolina 76, South Carolina 72, Georgia 80, Florida 60, Alabama 5, Mississippi 62, Louisiana 65, Texas 60, Arkansas 60, Tennessee 0, Oklahoma 68, California 100.
A New York report from a large surety company estimates national defalcations in 813 at 40 million dollars. It cites 4 million dollars publicly reported losses and burglaries and other claims raise totals, adding that insufficient salaries and carelessness by officials and employers contribute, with extravagance at home a noted factor.
President Wilson told Washington reporters that US business problems are not widespread and are most felt in railway offices and related industries. He cited steel and rail-linked sectors, rejected tariff blame, and described the Clayton bill as clarifying labor organization rights without extending privileges to unions.
New Castle Indiana June 2 Dr W A Winters and Mrs Wild Winters were arrested with Cooper for conspiracy to murder and burn Catherine Winters body. Bonds set at 1000 each. Cooper in jail. Grand jury to be convened.
New Castle Padune October 11 The United Presbyterian church endorsed Rev El Hy Bell of San Pram plea for a church at the Panama-Pacific exposition. Union evangelistic services may be held October 11 in the city. Rev W Bary of Central Walls chaired the reform committee report condemning Protestant marriages with members of other religions and supporting anti-polygamy measures.
A liner faced a perilous voyage near Newfoundland after a guide misdirection forced it off course. The ship battled towering icebergs and dense fog as lifeboats and crew attempted to regain steerage before continuing toward port.
Paris reports the French cabinet under Gaston Doumergue decided to retire. The cabinet will meet to issue a statement explaining reasons for resignation. Uncertainty over majority support in the chamber and disputes over finances and three years' military service are cited. The new cabinet's composition is not indicated. The chamber meets tomorrow and credentials passable by June 16.
Redding California June 2 Mount Lassen a peak in the Sierra Nevada between Plumas and Shasta counties is erupting a new crater opens on the mountains side with fissures in all directions Ash covers ground for three miles and large boulders are thrown from the crater A smoke cloud hangs over the mountain No extensive damage reported as the surrounding area is sparsely settled Lassen stands 10577 feet high and volcanic in origin
Samuel Gompers in Cleveland criticized Rev W B Bustard pastor of Ruell Avenue Baptist Church for defending Rockefeller and opposing miner unionization during a June speech to aid school teachers. Bustard said wages are low and conditions bad, while Gompers accused miners and mine companies of fostering immigration and bias. He called the minister a civil union of professional theologians.
Fire at St Mary Church near the Thames destroys the 1638 structure. Firefighters find a hammer and suffrage literature inside. only the church registers and a few artifacts are saved by the Vicar Rev Hasil Batty who risked entry through flames.
The Missouri Pacific plans to extend the $20,000,000 16 percent notes by exchange. Directors met in a closed session to consider the proposal and potential approval.
Poloists arrive in Hempstead after sea voyage and tour of Locust Valley club. They spent the morning preparing for a practice match tomorrow with mounts in splendid condition.
The funeral service for John L. Griffith American consul general in London who died in England two weeks ago was conducted today at the Old First Presbyterian Church in New York.
New York June 1 Judge Ben B Lindsey denounced Colorado as corrupt and described lawmakers and judges as owned by interests. He cited mining industry influence and child labor opposition while condemning militia recruitment and legal manipulation that foster violence across the state.
President Wilson told delegates at the national foreign trade convention in Washington that a strong merchant marine is essential for U S foreign markets growth. He expressed deep interest in developing U S foreign trade and recalled his own wish to go to sea while joking about parental influence keeping him ashore.
Police report details a Chicago murder linked to a saloon quarrel and a threat to kill within two hours. Detectives recovered the gun near the victim, identified suspects, and noted a promised payment of $20 to involved gunmen.
A large London clock in a museum indicates Greenwich time and eight other times for major cities with a date display and barometer. Also, Illinois elects its first woman mayor, Kate York of Kingston Mines, ML, who has run a business for three years and held prior public office. An English scientist found a fly can pull a wagon 170 times its weight.
Senator Norris flags a possible unlawful combination linked to Reynolds and the New York General. He urges a full attorney general report on financing and potential prosecution. The issue, tied to McReynolds and the Interstate Commerce Commission, remains politically delicate and unresolved.
Reports from Niagara Falls and Mazatlan detail American delegates supporting the constitutionalists in mediation with Huerta. Carranza envoy Urquidi discussed stance with Lehmann as mediators seek full consideration. Possible two to three week continuation if Carranza sends acceptable delegates. French consul appeals for foreign protection amid siege and rising violence in Tampico and Hermosillo.
The Department of Agriculture estimates disease and exposure caused losses of 150 million dollars in meat animals last year. Of this, 28 million dollars were due to exposure, enough to provide more than a year’s meat supply for New England.
The Coast Seaman's Journal describes San Quentin's new cell house as a model of sanitary housing. It notes 800 single cells with white enameled beds and wash basins, hot and cold water, electric lighting, and ample ventilation for each cell.
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