Villa march to Mexico City blocked by ammo shortage
Report from Paso mentions General Villa failing to move on Mexico City as ammunition runs low after Zacatecas victory. Villa returns to Torreon with his army while Carranza disputes claims of ship cargo and Tampico as sole munitions entry, amid tense northern leadership relations.
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Seeciaran
Erean
Eli Paso
Tex
Jone
Villa
Mexico City
Zacatecas
Torreon
Carranza
Mgonty
Tampico
United States
Monterey
Tragic drowning of 12 year old at IK creek dam
Robert Stanley Shipley aged 12 son of E Shipley of Despard Park drowned after crawling on a dam and slipping into deep water. His body was recovered around 8 o'clock, he left no brothers, four sisters named Joseph Albert Leona Taine Violet and Mary. Funeral set for Union Mission church Despard at 11 Tuesday, burial Summit Park cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Stanley Shipley
E. Shipley
Despard Park
Damon
Joseph
Albert
Leona
Taine
Violet
Mary
Union Mission Church
Despard
Banks Woodford
Summit Park Cemetery
Two Accidents and Drunk Triplets in Local Court
Two railroad accidents occurred on the fair grounds injuring no one seriously. A Broad Oaks trolley crossed Elk Creek bridge and struck a trolley pole, breaking it. Robert Stewart was severely bruised. A car accident nearby damaged two vehicles but there were 15 occupants unharmed. Jones Brown P. K Knox and D. Brown were jailed three days for drunk in police court, with a city saloon closure to follow upon release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Ground
Triction Company
Broad Oaks
Elk Creek Bridge
Robert Stewart
Pittsburg State Normal fire kills principal Tanner
R. R. Tanner principal of Mt Weir high school in Kansas was killed when a fire destroyed a building at Pittsburg state normal school. Four others were slightly injured as a broken electric wire caused his death near the burning structure. Property loss is estimated at 150000 dollars. Tanner was attending the summer session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Kan
R. R. Tanner
Mt Weir
Pittsburg State Normal School
Tanner
Undertakers Convention Set for Parkerburg July Dates
Arrangements are well in hand for the Undertakers Association of West Virginia annual convention in Parkerburg July 14 to 16. The tentative program includes demonstrations and exhibits by manufacturers, with many members and visitors expected. The meetings will be in the Chancellor hotel assembly room as local undertakers strive to uphold Parkerburg’s reputation for hospitality.
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Parkersburg
Undertakers’ Association of
West Viremix
Clarkeburg
Chancellor Hotel
Imperial restaurant closes as West Main arrests end
Willem Wilson, longtime operator of the Imperial on West Main, closes the restaurant after Sunday night meals. He praises patrons and notes plans for a new building to replace the current one. He cites a favorable trade and mentions a modest May through June total and insurance figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willem MS. Wilson
Imperial
Qtr
Wilson
Northview Woman Held on Illicit Enterprise Charge
Martha O'Donnell remanded to jail in default of bond set at 400 dollars. She faced a hearing before Magistrate W Starcher on a charge of running a home of ill fame in Northview after a raid by Northview police and county officers. The hearing occurred Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha O'Donnell
W. . Starcher
Il Fame
Northview
Plant Wrecked In Union Brewery Accident
An eight ton fly wheel in the engine room at Union brewery broke apart damaging the refrigerating plant. A three ton wheel section crashed through a window and another part through a concrete ceiling. Loss estimated over $60,000. No injuries reported. Accident caused by sudden speed increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Foes
ST. Louis
Union Brewery
Vernon Gooding Begs Sixty Day Honor Sentence
Vernon Gooding is serving a sixty day sentence for failure to support his wife and family. Justice GH Gordon imposed the term after a Saturday hearing. Gooding began serving the sentence today while a warrant had been sworn by his wife. The magistrate noted the county would have to support his family unless Gooding could contribute support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Gooding
GH. Gordon
Gooding
Magnstrate
No More Drinks Three Offenders Face Jail Time
Three men charged with being drunk were arraigned before Mayor Will H. Cole at the city’s police court Sunday morning. They received three days in the county jail and, upon release, saloons are to be a thing of the past in this area. Names listed as S. S. Richards, Red God, and John Ruler were arrested Saturday night by officers on duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will H. Cole
Polies
West Virginia
Ruthards
Red God
John Ruler
Mediation Prospects Brighten Amid Mexico Talks
In Washington on June 26 officials expressed cautious optimism about Mexican mediation. A meeting to discuss a provisional government proposed in the protocol was tentatively set with plans for a recess, and Caranza's negotiators were expected to meet Huerta's delegates and U S representatives by tomorrow to review the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay
Washington, D. C
Caranza
Huerta
United States
Three men to face hearings in police court this evening
Three men giving names as W L Bankhead Sam Sarker and J L Comber will have hearings before Mayor Wil H Cole in police court at seven this evening on charges of insulting ladies in the street. Each man is on bond of 11860. The arrests followed complaints from local women at the Pike and Fourth streets corner Saturday night by Officers Shahan and Davisson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Bankhead
Sam Sarker
J. L. Comber
Wil H. Cole
Pike and
Fourth Streets
Shahan
Davisson
Utter
Man Held On Gun Charge In County Jail Awaiting Hearing
George Howe, held in the county jail, faces a hearing before Magistrate William E. Starcher on a charge of carrying a gun in violation of the state weapon statute. Hearing set for tomorrow. It follows a Saturday night incident in Glen Wik, with Officer Burgess sworn in to obtain a warrant. Officer Hayes assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Howe
William E. Starcher
Bone
Glen
Hayes
Burgess
Match Game At Clarksburg Country Club Tomorrow
A golf match is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at Clarksburg Country Club between the home team and Marietta Country Club. The start time is 2 PM. Local golfers expect many to attend to root for the home team. The Marietta team plays Fairmont this afternoon at Fairmont Country Club. A marriage license has been issued to Sanford Lewis and Louise Tracey, both colored. Hermon Lodge No. 6 A F and A M holds a special meeting tonight in the Masonic Temple for third degree work. All members urged to be present. Nine men were fined and six offenders released in police court Sunday morning after arrests for intoxication following a Saturday night incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg Country Club
Marietta Country Club
Marietta Fellows
Fairmont
Fairmont Country Club
Ford
Hermon Lodge No. 6
A. F
Woman Farmer for Fat Federal Job Nomination
President Wilaan has nominated a woman farmer from California for a federal position. Blackwell Cavkin of San Francisco is named as the nominee, bringing wide experience in land issues. Cavkin previously held roles related to public funds and economic policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilaan
California
Blackwell Cavkin
San Francisco
Surat
Assassination Triggers Arrests and Riots in Sarajevo
Martial law was proclaimed in Sarajevo after Archduke Ferdinand and Duchess Hohenberg were assassinated. Gavrilo Princip fired, killing both. Count Franz von Harrach shielded occupants. Serbian students were arrested as accomplices amid street clashes and looting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archduke Ferdinand
Duchess Hohenberg
Samodiaten
Ema
Sarayevo
Bosnia
Sarajevo
Hohenbers
Gravio Prinzip
Marais Oscar Potlerek
Francia You ‘Horroch
Gavinviels
Merritt
Waldeck Wa
Gabrinovich
Reig
Assassination of Archduke Fr anh Ferdinand shocks Vienna crowds
Reports from Vienna dated June 28 describe a worldwide grieving response to the assassination of Archduke Frances Ferdinand and his wife. Emperor Charles greeted crowds in a ceremonial drive to the palace, while newspapers devoted pages to the tragedy and the archduke’s devoted service. The press expressed confidence the empire would rally around the emperor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Archduke Frances Ferdinand
Duchess of
Hohenburg
Ischi Ha
Charleu Frances Joseph
Yeatersay
Passengers Rescued Off Tory Island After Fog
In dense fog off Tory Island the 4116 passengers aboard the Anchor Tiner California were transferred safely today to the Donaldson liner Carsandra and a small coastal steamer. British torpedo boat destroyers supervised the operation, with no loss of life reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londonderry
Tiner
California
Tory Island
Carsandra
California Sen
Hike to Buckham Key Scout Outing Planned
Local Boy Scouts announce a hike starting tomorrow at 6 AM ending at Buckhention. Organizers say the group will return in a day or two and invite all to meet tonight at 7 PM at the parish building to finalize travel plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Eplarupal Oturet
Synl
Railway Trestle at Cowan Burned
A 600 foot Balti more and Ohio line trestle near Cowan, between Clarksburg and Richwood, was almost totally destroyed by fire after 8 PM Sunday. Crews raced with lumber and bridge builders from Parkerabur g and Clarksburg as eighteen of thirty spans burned by midnight. Passenger service shifted to transfers at the scene while baggage and express were embargoed. The cause remains unclear though sparks from a locomotive are suspected. the accident disrupts a mountain route with heavy freight losses.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Uls
Gauldy
Cowan
Wal
Cow- An
Clarksburg
Richwood
Drowning of Guy Shauwyer in Elk River near Charleston
Charleston June 29 Guy Shauwyer 22 son of a well known merchant was drowned in Elk river about four miles from the city Sunday. He was seized with cramps while bathing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Guy Shauwyer
Elk River
Thin City
Death of Col Robert A Travis prominent Tarantum citizen
Colonel Robert A Travis of Tarantum Pa dies at home aged TH years from paralysis. He was fitter and general manager of Travis Glass Company. Survived by wife two sons Edgar and H Ei, and two daughters Lain and Venetia. Funeral services planned with family already traveling to Tarantum and Clarksville. He served in the Union Army in the Civil War and was commissioned colonel. Family extends sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Trav's
Tarantum
H. Karl Travis
Lain
Venetia Travis
Howe
Traffic Bureau Meeting to Discuss Shipping Improvements
W Dudderar secretary of the board of trade announces a traffic bureau meeting in the board of trade rooms at 7 46 oclock tomorrow evening. Local shippers are urged to attend to discuss and exchange opinions on recent shipping improvements. The Baltimore and Ohio has been active in shipping here and several reports will be presented. Dudderar plans a special report on traffic conditions at the annual meeting July 10, covering rail and trolley systems with recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Dudderar
Board of Trade
Baltimors
Onto
Dudderar
Hlao
Bartender to Face Hearing in Diamond Court Over Theft
John Dow, a bartender in Diamond, is set for a hearing in Judge Starcher's court this afternoon on charges of stealing $10 from Frank Congi. The warrant was issued after Congi alleges he bought a drink, paid with a ten dollar bill, and the bartender refused change. Dow is held on a $100 bond.
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John Dow
Max
Etrate
William
Starcher
Congl
Doe
Religious education urged as church's supreme duty
Chicago June 29 Rev Franklin McAlfresh of Chicago told the International Sunday School Association convention that a nationwide system of religious education is the church’s supreme duty. He warned the church has settled for good intentions, leading to inefficiency in character building. He warned of moral temptation and money making as dangers while urging steadfast Christian character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Franklin McAlfresh
Addreaso
International Sunday School Association
Hera
Special term of circuit court set by Judge Maxwell
Judge Haymond Maxwell has called a special term of the circuit court to begin July 1 and continue two or three days to complete matters which were not paged on at the regular term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haymond Maxwell
Circuit Court
McCloud Returns to Duty After Short Police Leave
Police officer C D McCloud will resume duties within a day or two after a two week medical leave caused by illness. Friends and colleagues express relief that he is recovering and will rejoin the department soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. McCloud
Tle
Prohibition Law Changes Stir West Virginia and State Agencies
A 1910s Charleston report outlines new prohibition enforcement, licenses, and federal acts. It notes July 1 deadlines for licenses, the creation of a prohibition commissioner, and the transfer of duties to the State Tax Commissioner. It cites West Virginia as a dry state amid nationwide shifts and lists implications for druggists, railroads, and interstate commerce.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Georgia
Kamin Missinsippi
North Carolina
Dakota
Ollahoma
Tennemed
Virginia
Wiest
Igi
Legisla
Ucular Buninden Tt
Office of Commissions Prohibition
Tallast
Hinton
Smith
Goal & Coke Railroad
Vnsas
Bivchia
Ntata
Druggista
Helene
Congress
API
Surgeon General Blue to Lead New Orleans Plague Campaign
Washington reports Surgeon General Blue of the Public Health Service will travel to New Orleans to lead the federal response to the bubonic plague outbreak that has claimed one life. After receiving recommendations from Oscar Dowling, president of the Louisiana Board of Health, the Revenue Department ordered action. Blue stated neither New Orleans nor its surrounding area was in danger but federal authorities should implement strict measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jy Annocrarse Pata
Washington
Goenral Blue
Hes Public Health Sarvice
New Orleanes
Oscar Dowling
Louisiana Board of Jhealth
Recavuty Department
Blue
New Orleans
Explosion in Milwaukee water tunnel injures several
A 1898 explosion near the intake tunnel in Milwaukee injures several workers. Gas buildup caused the blast about 2,000 feet from shore and roughly 100 feet underground. officials report no fatalities. The chaotic scene followed an underground rise in gas accumulation during ongoing construction work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaurer
Wis
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Elk Creek
Robert Shipley
Cole
Po- Harmlhce Court
Undertakers
Fitoomnes Girine
Helown Jil
George Bone
WIT
Martha O’donnell
Sanford Lewis
Louise Tracey
Mfteen
Grace Blackwell Caukin
Rea Sarayevo
Algal
Pusking Mussulman
Atrecks
Servion Abopa
Frances Joereph
Buckham
Gol
Travis
Traffic Bureau
Frank Congi
F. C. Blue
W. Gary ‘Tetrick
Jesup
Baztenders
Tnetfan Raja
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