Fifth Army Brigade Reaches Vera Cruz Docks
At Vera Cruz on April 28 Brigadier General Frederick Funston and staff greeted Rear Admiral Fletcher aboard as the Fifth Army Brigade including the Fourth Seventh Nineteenth and Twenty Second Infantry regiments arrived at the docks. A second hoisting of the Stars and Stripes occurred over the fortress tower. The troops lined the rails and waited as the city watched with little ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wey
Vera Cruz
Fifth Army
Bel Ie
Frederick Funston
Fuston
Harry Use
Admirel Fletcher
Fletcher
Badger
Use
Funston
War Department
Army
Captain Use
San Juan Deilas
Pletcher
United States Exports Fountain Pens to England Leads
Washington April 28. The United States exports more than 300000 fountain pens annually, about one per gross of ordinary pens. In the last fiscal year 309200 fountain pens were exported with a wholesale value averaging $1.05 each. England received 169000 pens, Canada 53700, France 30000, with Germany the Netherlands Austria Hungary Cuba the British West Indies Panama Brazil Argentina Chile India and Australia also listed among markets. More than half of exports went to England over twenty months since records began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
United States
England
Bureau of Forelome
Department of Commerce
Canada
France
Germany
Netherlands
Austria i
Hungary
Europe
Cuba
British West Indies
Panama
North America
Brazil
Argentina de
Chile
South America
India
Geram
Asia
Australia
Philippine Islands
Bachman Funeral for Rose Bachman at 2 PM
Miss Rose Bachman aged 44 dies Monday after a short illness of pneumonia at her mother's home 446 Water Street. Funeral at 2 PM Wednesday at the home conducted by Rev G D Smith First Methodist Episcopal burial Hillview. Survived by mother three brothers Charles John Frederick and two sisters Mrs A L Guster Brad Oaks and Mrs J Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Bachman
Mery Bachman
Water Street
G. D. Smith
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Hlilview Cemetery
Charles
John Bachman
Frederick Bachman
Grafton
Mm. A. L. Guster
Brad Oaks
J . Wright
Qills Bachman
Railroads file spotting tariffs across eastern territory
Railways in eastern classification territory filed identical tariffs for car spotting services. The charges are 5 3/4 cents per ton with a minimum of 2 000 dollars per car, potentially boosting railroad revenue by about 10 million annually. Shippers protest, arguing car placement costs should be absorbed in existing rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ay Associates
Macen
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission Contai
Greek no longer required for Wesleyan College admission
BINCKHANNON April 28. The new Wesleyan College catalog shows Greek removal as an admission requirement to better align with state preparatory and high school curricula. The language will still be taught at Wesleyan, and the change reflects broader adjustments across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan College
Binckhannon
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Wesleyan
Farmer killed by train in Grafton near Orlando
Saiel Fox, a prosperous farmer, was struck by a passenger train on the Baltimore & Ohio line near Orlando and decapitated. The tragedy occurred as he walked along the tracks. Local authorities investigated the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Baltlomre & Ohio
Orlando
Saiel Fox
Cabinet members cheer as mediation bids loom in Mexico crisis
Washington April 28 Cabinet members arrived at the White House hopeful that mediation proposals could ease the Mexico dispute. No new orders from navy or war departments, but Vera Cruz arrival of the Form army brigade under General Funston sparked excitement. Admiral Fletcher to return to flagship, while marines ashore join Funston's command and Funston assumes broader control of Vera Cruz administration.
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Washington
White House
Mex Ico
Navy
War Departments
Vera Crux
Fitrn
Funston
Pletcher
Florida
Vera Cruz
Runston
Admiral Fletcher
Vera Criz
Modern Woodmen to Meet Here in Clarksburg
The triennial state camp meeting of the Modern Woodmen of America will be held in Clarksburg on Wednesday May 6. About fifty delegates will attend with many Woodmen from across the state. Dr. W A Fletcher is a candidate for head camp delegates as election proximity heats competition. The society, the nation’s largest fraternal insurer, has about one million members with $1 457 402 500 in insurance and a $12 million surplus. Northcott Camp No 5748 has 310 members and $525 000 insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of America
Clarksburg
Knights of Pythlasy Hall
Third Street
Gore
Stuart F. Reed
Catter
Hve
Toledo
W. A. Fletcher
Northnottcott
Targent Fraternal Insurance Nider
United States
Northcott Camp
Pauletta Surrounded in Pinnoch Inn Mining Camp
A posse and deputy sheriffs surround convicted murderer Frank Pauletta in the Pin nickinnick mining camp after he escapes Harrison county jail. Authorities fear a confrontation as Pauletta, armed with a rifle and pistols, contemplates resisting capture with a death sentence pending. Crowds gather in the city seeking to aid in the manhunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pauletta
Harrison County
Pinnickinnick
Desperado
Paulette
Pauletta
Terribly Hurt Fairmont Teen at Rodemer Lumber Camp
Cloyd Martin, a fifteen year old worker at Rodemer near Terra Alta West Virginia, was brought to Miners hospital after a saw severed his left arm and injured his abdomen. He fell while employed at the lumber camp yesterday around two in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloyd Martin
Terra Alta
Fairmont
Rodemer
W. Va
Miner's Hospital
Captain J C Frederick Retired From Railway Service
Parkersburg April 23 Captain J C Frederick of the Baltimore and Ohio railway service, living in Ur City, has been retired on a pension at age 71 after forty five years in the company. He has covered over two million miles and is regarded as one of the most careful headquarters of the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
J.C. Frederick
Baltimore and Ohin Railway Service
Uris City
Frederick
Young Bride Who Helped Shape U S Pacific Expansion
ASSOCIATED PHEBES ST. LOUIS Ma April 28 Seventy one years elapsed since an eighteen year old bride in this city helped alter U S history by intercepting and withholding government orders. Mrs Jessie Benton Freemont wife of John C Freemont secretly suppressed orders to halt the expedition to the Pacific coast enabling the northwest exploration to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phebes
John C Freemont
Thoms H Benton
Missouri
Freemont
United States Government
St. Louis
Washington
Congress
United States
Pacific Coast
Webster
Calhoun
Benton
West
Freemon
Nan
Kaneas
Walshington
Tt War
Natemaé
Three Busy Envoys Lead Baltimore and Ohio Safety Visit
The General Safety Committee of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, led by Major J. G. Pangborn, arrived in the city for its first visit since reorganization. Members include E. R. Scoville, John Hair, Walker McC Bond, Dr. M. Parrett, J. T. Campbell and B. C. Craig, who spoke to freight, station and maintenance crews on machinery safety, ventilation, sanitary standards and adherence to safety rules to reduce accidents and protect property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Safety Committee
Baltimore and Ohio
J. G. Fangborn
E. R. Scovills
John Hair
Walker McC. Bond
M. Parrett
J. T. Campbell
B.C. Craig
Pangborn
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Parlett
Craig
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mr. Scoville
Southwestern
Scoville
Boni
Campbell
Diylafon
Aplendia
Hair
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern
Mediation Accepted by Huerta for World Peace Talks
Washington April 25 Ambassadors from Argentina Brazil and Chile see Huerta accept mediation to bridge Mexican crisis. Three envoys work on a middle course without formal declarations, aiming to start talks soon and progress through ongoing private discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fiano
Bream
Huerta
Aos
Chile
Iowafoments
United States
St Te Gentine Leg
China
Postoffice Burglary At Little Falls
Morgantown April 23 A night entry at the Little Falls postoffice eight miles south of town left the unlocked safe emptied of 12 000 stamps in ones and twos and the door glass cut from the rear. Assistant postmaster Norval Crow found the scene at 6 am. No clues on the robbers and authorities notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy Ameod Ren
Henney
Morgantown
Little Falls
Norval Crow
Mason misfortune and will award in West Virginia
Martinsburg April 28 N Myers treasurer of the Grand Lodge of Masons of West Virginia has been told by an attorney in Chester Pennsylvania that the grand lodge will receive 150000 from the will of Henry Krug a wealthy resident who died there and left an equal sum to the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Masons Krug a longtime operator in Sistersville West Virginia was a prominent local figure and amassed a fortune
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martonsburg
N. Myers
Grand Lodge of Masons of
West Virginia
Chester
Grant Lodge
Henry Krug
Brand Lodge of
Pennsylvania Masons
Irish volunteers land large consignment of arms
In Londonderry on April 28 the Irish national volunteers seized a sizable arms shipment said to be from America. The weapons were landed at a remote Donegal coast site after a strange steamer was sighted for three nights. Fishing craft then distributed the rifles among supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tayna
Go to Church Sunday Proclaimed in Clarksburg
Mayor Will H. Cole issues a proclamation urging all citizens of Clarksburg to attend public worship on Sunday May 3 1914 in the church of their choice as part of a state aligned observance promoting fellowship citizenship morals and good government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will H. Cole
Clarksburg
Fight at Hecla mine in Louisville sparks ongoing clash
Fighting between strikers and mine guards at the Hecla mine began at 10:30 last night and continued today in Louisville Colorado. Two guards were slightly wounded. A Boulder posse organized to relieve the mine, with Sheriff Baster and Deputy District Attorney Martin. Women and children took refuge as gunfire paused briefly and then resumed. No further casualties reported this day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulder
Cols
Hecla
Louisville
Baster
Martin
Rocky Mountain
Valemm
LaFwrette
Gorham
Marshell
Land Today
Paralyzing Turmoil Strikes Tarasburg Event
In Tarasburg on the eve of a major local event Henry Alleren, a prominent figure, suffers a paralysis incident. Details remain unclear as witnesses report confusion and an emergency response squad attends the scene. The incident disrupts planned activities and raises concerns about safety protocols.
Synodical Parkersburg Holds Harmonious Presbyterian Meeting
The Presbyterian Synodical Home Missions Committees held their annual meeting in Parkersburg on April 23 at the Chancellor Hotel. Attended by clergy and lay members from three presbyteries, the session approved foreign mission work with sizable allocations and reported encouraging treasury results led by J M Potter of Wheeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Presbyterian Synodical Home
West Virgie
Chancellor
Yeater
J. M. Potter
Wheeling
Minta
H. T. BroClelland
Ot Clarifilvirg
Cheairman
Prat
J B Stewart
Morgantown
Ray Ge W. Pollock
Buckhannon
Ay Culley
Federal forces halt two border crossing attempts near Laredo
Washington reports two federal gendarmerie units stopped separate crossings by groups described as constitutionalists from Nuero. The incidents occurred about thirty miles from Laredo, Texas, as a department report details the actions and the attempted incursions.
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Cmy
Amed Snesroem
Washington, D.C
Nuero
Miles Leredo
Tex
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General Funston
Bachman
Emer
Johboe
Georre Murray
Hare
Interstate Commerce Body
Captain Frederick
John Freemont
City of
America
Colorado State
Sheri Buster
Elvan
Taraersburg
Apel
Henry Alleren
Proamont
Mes
Synodigal
Presbyterian Home Mission Committee of State
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