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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1914
Page
1
Rear Admiral Badger lands more marines from the Atlantic fleet as U S forces seize Vera Cruz. President's policy remains to sit tight in Vera Cruz with no immediate move toward Tampico while preparations for potential broader conflict continue.
In Pedras Negras volunteers rush to enlist after word of American Marines occupying Vera Cruz. More than 1,200 recruits gathered as consuls report 150 Mexicans killed or wounded in the Vera Cruz events. General Mass orders federal forces to concentrate at Giltillo to repel the invasion.
Majority Leader Usherwood said the House will not act on war funding for Mexico soon. He noted there is ample money currently and suggested the president has no plan to march on Mexico City. The remark was made in Washington as debates over war appropriations continue.
A traffic bureau was organized by the Clarksburg Board of Trade with C H Harding of the Tune Glsee Company as chairman and GW Dudden as secretary. It forms an executive committee including A H Canell, Arthur Parsons, M M Morrie, S C Watkins, Daniel Howard, and I Browns. The bureau aims to act as a clearing house for transportation and traffic problems and improve relations with railroad management. An early meeting and circular to manufacturers and shippers are planned to outline its immediate purpose. The bureau is composed of prominent local manufacturers and wholesalers.
Washington April 22 House convened at 10 with Majority Leader Underwood announcing the Senate justification resolution was not ingrained. Flood urged concurrence when resumed and the House adopted the Senate substitute justifying use of armed forces, with near unanimous voice vote. The chamber recessed to noon for Mexican resolution enrollment before White House action.
Rear Admiral Badger commanding the Atlantic fleet reports the Arkansas flagship with battleships Vermont New Jersey New Hampshire and South Carolina reaching Vera Cruz. The scout cruiser Chester and the San Francisco also arrive in Vera Cruz from Tampico.
Mexican Charge Algara said at the embassy today that he had received several messages from his government indicating he might be recalled at any time but he had not yet been ordered to ask for his passports. He anticipated such an order could come at any hour. Secretary Bryan denies that Charge O Shaughnessy has been asked by Huerta to leave Mexico.
Washington April 22 President Wilson expressed deep sorrow upon learning of deaths in the Vera Cruz operation. He appeared sad and disheartened as he walked to the White House office, head bowed, face heavy with gravity in reaction to the news.
Amron Hurat, a Doddridgs county petit juror for the federal court at Clarksburg, visited his sister Mrs. Granville Goodwin in Wolf Summit over the weekend. J. L. Matheny of the area has been very ill. Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey Fults purchased property at Wolf Summit with plans to make it their home.
Charleston reports 73 charters granted in March 61 to resident firms 12 to non residents plus seven foreign corporations authorized to do business in West Virginia. Major charters include Columbia Producing Wayland Oil and Gas Grif Ath Collieries Pickering Paint and Pigment and United States Drug Company. Revenue totaled 4874.30 with varied sources. Hedges of Lumberport visited. Arthur Dayton from Philipps.
Census data show many children miss school due to poor roads and long distances. Improved rural roads enable centralized graded schools, reducing buildings and increasing attendance. examples mention Durham County North Carolina and shifts toward consolidated rural schools in several states.
Local Company K arms up at Hoffman hall amid a warlike mood, 58 members, ready to act in the Mexican situation. Lt Glen N Williams leads. Capt Duncan Boughner to reach the city if needed. Regiment details show West Virginia and state units mobilizing with rifles and kitchen frame gear, preparing for a state convention in Parkersburg in June.
Soverdiegn Commander Frazier of Omaha offers Woodmen of the World regiments to the federal government if needed in the Mexican war. A Camp No 9 meeting tonight at Beulahon North Fourth Street at 8 o'clock will discuss the plans and other camp business. The sovereign commander notes the units are drilled and disciplined and have blue uniforms. arms and ammunition are still needed.
A Mexican government note from April 2 describes total telegraph surveillance in Mexico City. Officials claim all commercial and railway communications are monitored to suppress unfavorable news as the Huerta regime tightens control amid rising tensions with the United States.
James Baker faced deportation threats after deputy officials warned he would be jailed for twelve months if found in Glarksburg again. Baker’s history includes repeated jail episodes tied to charges of drunkenness and a recent arrest on vagrancy. Gratton was named as his supposed destination, with Chief Brooks’s department described as the source of ongoing harassment.
Italian laborer Louis Invanity from the West End is acquitted of carrying a gun after his brother testified he held only half the firearm. Frank Pauletta, convicted of murder, faces execution postponed to June 29 to allow a probable appeal. William Deemar convicted of highway robbery receives five years. Elory Duty posts $500 bond for next term. Peter sites, convicted of operating a gambling den, gets 50 days and $100 costs.
The article notes miles covered to reach modern school facilities with courses in manual training agriculture and home economics. Scientific apparatus is used and teachers with special qualifications are employed to enhance education.
In Trinidad Colorado on April 22 reports detail a deadly incident at the Delmeca canyon involving three youths and a camp health issue. The report cites Superintendent Schoolpress noting the event and confirming casualties with limited details available.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Dallas Hrentzer and references to property, payments, and a sequence of illegible entries. The readable items suggest a property record or lease matter with names and numbers, but essential specifics are unclear.
In Fairmont on April 12 the registration board will test twelve graduates from Fairmont, six from Cobb Hospital, and six from other hospitals. The exam aims to assess qualifications for professional licensure in the state.
A Sanithers man named Robert Smithers was sentenced to eight months on county roads and to pay costs totaling about 7100 after arraignment on pistol totting and other charges. A second man, Chal Smithers, was arrested for tobbery related offenses as police investigated a separate incident. One suspect, Glen Bike, was held on a probation violation charge and later released.
Ada Brown counted and senteqisd to thirty days in the county jail to pay 320 by Justice Whilhot EB. Starchtz at trial on a charge involving Tobhitic mga Knight and Mdqm. Tuesday night the alleged robbery was mentioned.
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