Mediation Efforts Seen From European Powers On Mexico
Washington reports quote an official that South American envoys seeking to avert crisis in Mexico have appealed to European governments for friendly mediation. Officials stress powers seek no change in Wilson policy and that European representatives here have discussed the matter with Secretary Bryi n and Robert Lansing. The envoys continued conferences after the Brazilian ambassador met with Lansing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Mexico
United States
Wilson
Mucheas
Ruit
Bryin
Oil Producers Now Organized In West Virginia District
Independent oil producers across Harrison Wetzel and surrounding counties form the Clarksburg District 601 and Gas Producers Association to safeguard against monopoly and seek price protections. Officers include Olandus West president Dorsey Work vice president and Roy E Parrish secretary treasurer. The group demands federal inquiry into abrupt price cuts by Standard Oil and cites overproduction and storage as alleged reasons, detailing export figures and claimed profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison, Lewis
Doddridge
Wood
Ritchie
Wetzel
West Virginia
Clarksburg
Gas Pro- Drivers' Association
1Olandus West
Dorsey Work
Roy E. Parrish
Clarksburs
Bylanws
Dorsey W
Standard Oil Company
West Viranie
Home Sweet Home produced by Mutual Film Corp.
New York April 30 Mutual Film Corp completes the great multi reel production Home Sweet Home directed by D W Griffith starring Blanche Sweet Henry B Walthall Lillian Gish Dorothy Gish Mae Marsh Mary Alden Irene Hunt Fay Tincher Teddy Sampson and others The film follows John Howard Payne author of the song Home Sweet Home from life to death with dramatic vignettes and a Western frontier lunch room and mistaken loves woven around the famous song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N.Y
Blanche Sweet
Henry Bwalthall
Lillian Gish
Dorothy Gish
Mae Marsh
Mary Alden
Irene Hunt
Fay Tincher
Teddy Sampson
Mrs. Crowell
Mirform Cooper
Ralph Lewis
Robert Harron
Courtenay Foote
Earle Foxe
Owen Moore
Donald Crisp
Jack Pickford
John Dillon
Edward Dillon
W. E. Lawrence
F. A. Turner
Spottiswoode Aitken
George Silegmann
Shelley
France
America
Payne
Tunis
Apple Pin Mary
CIA
Better Wages in Vaudeville Headlines a Keith Era Salaries
An American Magazine excerpt details vaudeville salaries from the Keith era. Notables such as the Cohans and Cohan command high weekly pay, performers own homes and yachts, and colonies of actors near New York prosper. Lillian Russell and Ethel Barrymore earn top rates as they switch to vaudeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Keith
Keith
Boston
McIntyre
Heath
Cohan
Four Cohans
Tme
George Cohan
Josephine
Eure
Cohans
New York
Fair Haven
New Jersey
Elmhurst
Southampton
Freeport
St. James
Long Island
Mt. Vernon
New Rochelle
N. Y
Stamford
Lillian Russell
Frohman
Couple Fined For Morality Charge In Police Court
Italian Andy Antony and Anna Fogg, known in police court circles, were fined $11.60 each after arraignment before Mayor Will H. Cole on a charge of assembling for immoral purposes. They were arrested by Whyte, Zhope and McCloud after a Water street resident telephoned police following a late-night tip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Antony
Anna Fogg
Will H. Cole
Water Street
Caeers Whyte, Zhope and
McCloud
Vera Cruz Restores Civil Government Under Martial Rule
Vera Cruz returns to civil government today under Mexican law overseen by American officials. Civil authority remains subordinate to martial law as municipal restoration proceeds. General Funston's brigade moves to barracks to relieve Admiral Fletcher's units. Funston sets up headquarters in Maas barracks while Fletcher withdraws. Marines join army operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Funston
Sand Hill
Fletcher
Maas
Marine Corps
Commencement Program At Industrial School May First
Clark district holds commencement at the Industrial school building at 8 p m on May 1 with Prof L Friend of Charleston delivering the address. Friend, noted in West Virginia educational circles, will lecture to an audience that can enjoy a rare evening. This is Clark district’s largest graduating class with representations from multiple departments and groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
L. Friend
Charleston
Friend
West Virginia
Clark District
Tadustrisl
New Fair Grounds
Sang Hid
Amienn
KEW SCHEDULE Ready for spring time card changes by B&O
Baltimore and Ohio officials meet in Baltimore to discuss changes to the spring passenger time card. The session aims to set a new schedule to take effect about the last Sunday in May. Officials indicate no major changes to through trains. some local trains may shift times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio
Baltimore
Irs
Upton Sinclair and four women are found guilty
New York report says Upton Sinclair and four women arrested in front of Rockefeller Building while protesting John D Rockefeller Jr. policy in Colorado mine war were found guilty of disorderly conduct and sentenced to pay a fine or three days in jail. Mrs Lieber and Mrs Preemen refused to testify further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Upton Sinclair
Standen OW
John D. Rockefeller Jr
Colorado
Fiinelstr
Astor Huntington Wedding At Home In April
William Waves, descendant of Samuel Huntington, and Miss Jon Dinsmore Huntington wed in the Hopelong house library in Staatsburg. The ceremony, attended by about fifty guests including Astor and Huntington superintendents, followed an abbreviated plan due to Mr. Astor’s illness. Best man Herman Oelrichs and maid of honor Miss Huntington led a ceremonial breakfast after the Episcopal service. The couple’s families trace to early American founders and industrialists. Vincent Astor, approaching 23, inherits vast Astor interests and an estimated fortune of 75 to 106 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strattaburg
William Waveso
Dohn Jacob Agfor
Jon Dinsmore Huntington
Hopelong House
Robert P. Huntington
Astor
Huntington
Diasmore
Familites
Mr. Astor
Pneumonis
Samuel Huntington
Norwich
Conn
New England
Virginia
Kentucky
Miss Hutington
Rhinebeck
United States Supreme Court
Alvin
The
Adame Express Company
William B.dinsmore
Dinsmore
Scotland
Miss Huntington
Vincent Astor Witl
Eton
Hngland
Harvard
Eli
Darst to Speak at Local Church Event
John S. Darst state auditor from Charleston will address the Brotherhood in the First Methodist Episcopal church at 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon. His topic is The Greatest Characters in the World's History with special music planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Darst
Charleston
Brotherhood
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Moves to City by F E Robinson in Linden Avenue
F E Robinson has moved from Wallace to 115 Linden Avenue in a property sold by J J Gusman through Will son Dennison Company. Robinson joins Garrett Plumbing Heating and Construction Company which opened in the Strother Building on Clark Street in Glen Bik. He formerly lived in Wallace and served as postmaster there for about a decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.E. Robinson
Wallace
Linden Avenue
J. J. Gusman
Willson & Dennison Company
Mr. Robinson
Garrett Plumping, Heating and Construction Company
Strother Building
Bulletin on four month loss claims under bill of lading rules
The Clarksburg Board of Trade releases a bulletin explaining the four month requirement for written claims of loss damage or delay as set by the uniform bill of lading and Interstate Commerce Commission tariffs. It notes no commission discretion to excuse noncompliance and warns carriers will enforce strict adherence to the four month period, advising shippers accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg Board of Trade
Interstate Commerce Commission
Orgin
Marble
Chicago and Alton Railroad
Careriers
Pottery Firm Leaders Visit Pittsburg District
Representatives of two large pottery concerns spent two days in the Pittsburg district and one night at home. They report repairs to a large plant and improvements after the illness of a key official. They expect a definite settlement within a week or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Man jailed for railroad trespass given road work sentence
James Armstrong was fined 35 and costs or nine days road work after pleading unlawful trespass on Baltimore and Ohio property at the local station. Magistrate T G Nicewarner handed the sentence following arrest and prosecution by J A Campbell, captain of the B and O police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TG. Nicewarner
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
James Armistrong
J. A. Campbell
Baltimore and Ohio Police
Preparedness depicted in three reel army action film
Chicago April 10 The Selig Polyscope Company plans three or four reel war films showing soldiers in infantry cavalry artillery and signal corps in field exercises and battles. The films, approved by the War Department, aim to portray authentic U S army experiences and troop movements for public inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Selig Polsiscope Company
United States War Department
Toll of Death From Mine Explosion Reported Heavy
A grave mine disaster in West Virginia ends after 30 hours with many men entombed. Inspectors and engineers coordinate rescue efforts as pumps clear gas and water then face uncertain recovery. Officials expect a final toll may rise as rescuers reach the lower levels and assess survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eccles
W.a
Henry
West Virginia
New River Golf Company
Koawerns
J. W. Paul
Pht
Pittsburg
Bureau Mines
Bureau of Mines
Dias
Wien
Bis
Not A Penny Freight Rates Protest In Congress Hearings
Washington April 30. W H Bilis argued before the Interstate Commerce Commission that erratic freight rates on low grade commodities coal oil iron ore mud and gravel are unreasonable He urged these items be excluded from the proposed rate increase and treated in a separate proceeding to consider penny of rate adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
W. H. Bilis
Bebsiff Coal
Erate Cope
Paulette Hiding In Mine Shaft Near Pittsburg
In Pittsburg April 30 Pennsylvania crude oil opened at 2 a barrel as prices posted by major buyers. Sheriff Hoss F. Stout pursues fugitive Paulette after searchers spotted a group near Moore mines east of the city. Three men arrived with a bread loaf and food. later two more approached, all linked to Paulette’s escape attempts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Mercer Black
New~ Castle
Corning
Cabell
Somerset
Porland
Hoss F. Stout
Pat- Tette
Tin Plate
Grafton
Simpson
Moore
Paulette
Wren
Nep
Star Friends
Pauletta Sherif Stout
Bombardment claim denied by White House report
Washington April 10 a Mexico City dispatch claimed Manzanillo was bombarded by an American warship. Investigations show no incendiary attack occurred and American forces had no involvement. Navy Secretary and Admiral Howard provided clarifications on the matter and related landings at Salina Cruz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mexico City
Manzanilo
White House
Secretary of the Navy
Daniel
Salina Crus
Howard
Arces
Mansaslilo
Miners Jailed as Contempt Sentences Extended
Four Colliers miners sentenced by Judge A G Dayton for contempt of court in the Wear Virginia and Pittsburgh Coal strike were moved here to begin serving sentences. One prisoner was sent to New Cumberland jail near Hancock while the remaining nine began serving terms in other counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellsburg
A. G. Dayton
United States District Court
Wear Virginia
Pitteborg
Camberland Jal
Hancock
Jackson Day Monument Proposed in Richmond
The first of May will be Jackson Day with a casings collection to fund a monument in Richmond. The project is set aside by the Confederate Veterans and United Daughters of the Confederacy and public donations are requested. Virginia has contributed $15,900. other liberal gifts follow, aiming to honor Jackson comparable to General Lee’s statue in Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Stonawall Jackson
Richmond
United Daughtre
Confederacy
Virginia
General Lee
Young man sentenced for drunkenness at court house
A man naming himself William Murphy was sentenced to five days on the county road for drunkenness near the court house. W. Thomas, a colored court janitor, prosecuted the case in Magistrate Ts Nicewarner's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Murphy
Ts 'G. Nicewarner
Rosdé
W. Thomas
Mexicans Fight Washington in a May Ambush
Fragmentary report describes a clash near Macellan and Acapetoy with a published note from Admin Howard and Admiral Hawane. The account mentions mediation news and actions by forces associated with the seas and the Constitution, conveyed through a May Woman's companion column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Apch
Macellan
Acapetoy
Deapaich
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Association
Constantinople
Industrial School
KEW
Baltimore and Ohio
Astor-Huntington
Bulletin
Sheriff's Posse
Dayton
Jackson Day
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