Admiral Mayo Aims to Seize Tampico City
Washington May 1 Informa- tion from Vera Cruz reports Mexican federal troops have mined the Veracruz to Mexico City railroad to deter a march on the capital. Mines are said to lie about half a mile apart, with fuzes ready if hostilities begin. General Funston and Secretary Garrikon note no change in conditions as Admiral Mayo asserts Tampico could be taken with existing forces.
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Tay Nanoctaren
Washington
Informa- Hon
Vera Drag
Vara Cruz
Mexico City
Gen Francisco
Funston
Mayo
Tampico
War Department
Vera Cruz
Garrikon Toasy
Postal routing changes and political notes from Virginia
May 5 report from Washington notes a mail delivery change to Hacker's Valley via Pickens instead of Webster Springs, ordered by the department at Representative Avis's request. It lists bills and petitions related to national prohibition led by Representative Neely, with many West Virginia names and towns cited alongside brief political and congressional references.
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Washington
Hacker's Valley
Avis
Pickens
Webster Springs
Neely
Congress
Anthony ‘Headley
Pine Grove
Azuba Bured
Moundsville
House
W. O'Dell
Rivesville
Thomas Oman
Clarksburg
W. Fantin
Umperport
A. B. Guitler
Mineral
Ik. Wil Lamsapa
Wolf Summit
A. W. Pave
Jens Lew
J. H. Davis
Weston
Davieson
Wallace
W. BH. Robertn
Rhinehart
Henry B. Knisht
Tridelphial
A. Re Ralston
Chester
J F. Randolps
Ile Lyon
Hepsthele TG
DeVault
BEMIS
Vi Watkins
Brown
Wajesp
David Swick
Ir “Chilton
Senate
Mons
Par- Hare
Howard Sutherland
White House
Eeint Wilson
Rosantative Brown Jas
Tarra
Alta
State Optical Association Opens Meeting Here
A state meeting of the West Wiretata State Optical Association opened yesterday in this city with a focused session on industry standards and member concerns. Leaders outlined agenda items and welcomed practitioners from across the region.
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Fied
West Wiretata State Optical Association
Olney Declines Governor Post in Federal Reserve Board
May 1 Olney Boston reports Richard Diony has sent a formal letter to President Wilson declining the appointment as governor of the federal reserve board of the new banking system.
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Boston
Richard Diony
Wilson
Federal Receive
the New Banking
Woodmen Camp Meeting Eyes Five Delegates at Pythian Hall
Modern Woodmen of America plan a tri state camp meeting in Pythian hall South Third street tomorrow to elect five delegates to the head camp meeting in Toledo Ohio June 16. Keyser president A Hood will call the session to order at 7 o clock p m with Eoyurt F Reed Charleston secretary of state delivering the address. Delegates to high camp will be chosen as the contest is expected to be spirited with about forty five delegates here and between 100 and 100 Woodmen anticipated. Notables Eliott Northcolt Huntington and John Duret Charleston will attend.
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Woodmen of America
Pythian Hall
South Third Street
Toledo
A. Hood
Keyser
Eoyurt F. Reed
Chirleston
Eliott Northcolt
Huntington
Tohn & Duret
Charleston
Report Awaited on UMWA Talks in Charleston
May reports from Charleston state a United Mine Workers of America committee, sent to Indianapolis to interview International officers about the Kanawha region coal miners' agreement, is awaited. About 4,500 miners have returned to work pending a decision, but some sections report dwindling ore production as mines were idle this morning.
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Ny Atpodiavan Preas
Charleston
United Mine Workers of America
Indianapols
Kanawha
Young Coming Modern Weddmen of America Row
Fragmentary OCR noting a person from Toledo Ohio and a modern wedding pageant. Likely a society item referencing a contestant or participant in a pageant or event titled Young Coming Modern Weddmen of America. Details are unclear due to garbled text and missing names or dates.
Explosion at Mine Sparks Fatalities and Mystery Motive
Fragmented report describes a mine blast near Linaville with an unidentified safety officer noting a timing device and a possible connection to a freeman group. Authorities say an investigation is underway as details remain unclear.
Divorce proceedings and demurrers cloud early litigation
The record outlines multiple divorce actions and civil defences with demurrers and overrules. Other matters include actions by the King Company and Hope Natural Gas, and various defendant responses and dismissals in complex suits.
Mediation Telegram Reveals Mexican Difficulties Affect US-Huerta Talks
Washington May 5 The mediators telegram to General Carranza shows they consider the full range of Mexican issues including the Carranza-Huerta dispute as bearing on the US Mexico conflict. They warn that if differences are not discussed in negotiations the talks may falter and a withdrawal could follow.
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Washington
Carranza
Mexico
México
United States
Ie Haerts-Carranza Asue
Huerta
Thirty Ladies Plan Missionary Meeting at Brideport Church
A tri county Baptist missionary society meeting brings home and foreign groups from Harrison Marion and Taylor counties to Brideport Baptist Church on Wednesday. The event starts at 10 a m and runs all day with luncheon served. About thirty ladies from the First Baptist Church plan to attend and Mrs W C Taylor will speak on Missions Our Obligations at 9 05 a m trolley ride planned.
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Tri-County Baptist Missionary Society
Home and Foreign Missonary Societies
Harrison
Marion
Taylor
Baptist
Brideport
Ome and Foreign Missionary Society
First Baptist Church
Ciy
W. C. Taylor
Celebration Observance Adds Mystery To Mathers Day
In observance of Mathers Day the community announces events next Sunday morning at the Pipe Burglar-cheren by the primary median termediate departments of the gun day serioal. Mothers are honored as immortal figures while others are divided into peedent groups.
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del Lven
Sebo
United Commercial Travelers Convention to be Held in Wheeling
Travelers in Wheeling prepare for the United Commercial Travelers convention set for June 10 12 and 14. The Rioux company of Utica N Y won the decorating contract as street and building displays will feature day and night color. Transportation plans are nearly finished under a committee led by Mayor Hot Sirk. A 200 page souvenir program will be distributed and the event program designed by H. Lestroebel.
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Wheeling
United
Rioux Company
Utica
Bern
Hot Sirk
H. Lestroebel
National militia mobilization funds and transport rules
The War Department today sent instructions to militia organizations nationwide detailing financial operations for mobilization and how to secure railroad transportation. Local disbursing officers will be supplied funds to aid the militia through the quartermasters departments.
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Washington
War Department
United States
Promotion at Cosel district schools diploma ceremony
Eighth grade diplomas will be promoted at the Cosel district schools in the Adamaston schoolhouse this Wednesday evening at o'clock. About twenty members of the clint are expected. J Frank Marsh of Charenton will deliver the class address and A P Morrmeen, county superintendent, will present the diplomas.
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Deerpines
Cosel
Adamaston
Tyentrour
Br J
Frank Marsh
Charenton
A. P. Morrmeen
Board meeting outlines miners policy amid Ohio West Virginia note
An Indianapolis era report describes a May 6 meeting of the United Mine Workers committee from Ohio and West Virginia with Adnocaree and the board. Treasurer Mr. Greer says the Ohio delegation would discuss policy on strikes and the, issue of new towns orders. The WV committee presented only interpretations of recent changes. Operators and district traders say a walkout was planned for a 20 day window but miners reportedly intend to stay at work per majority guidance.
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Graen
Inspection at State Tuberculosis Hospital Reveals Need for Additions
President Jamen Lakin and Dr Williamson of the state board of control assess the Parra Alta tuberculosis hospital. They note the ward is crowded and a new wing is needed and plan to prepare a report to the governor. The event includes Gov. Matfield appointee Dr Williamson and others visiting the facility.
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Terra Alta
Board of Control
Jamen
Lakin
Williamson
Atate Board of Control
Xtate Tubéronists
Parra Alta
Wilhoe
Tin Wakting Iit
Budrh
Matfield
Imbompoceerty Agpiinet
Cuitrie
SS Nes I
American Consul Held Prisoner Reported in Mexico
Washington reports alarming abbacial rumors that acting American consul John R. Stillman in Sam Lis Potosi Mexico has been a prisoner of General Mass Mexican forces for two weeks. The State Department sent urgent telegraphs to Brazil and Tampico seeking word and noting Stillman’s travel was diverted in the crisis. Admiral Windner informed the Navy department of the seizure and related emergency actions.
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Washington
John R. Stillman
Mexica
State Department
Mexico City
Comenl Milter
Tampico
Comen
Monterey
Silliman
Admiral Windner
Davy Departaent
Prayton
Nea
Hacinda
Botched Note From Tiny Calico Bureaucrat
A fragmentary OCR item from a California page reads as a garbled note with unclear names and dates. The legible portions hint at a formal treaty or official matter but lack concrete facts or identifiable entities to verify. The readable text suggests errors in transcription rather than a coherent report.
Explosion at Panama government magazine kills and injures many
May 6 Panama: a blast at a government dynamite magazine in Panama City killed nine or ten people and seriously injured others. The building and nearby property were destroyed. Fire crews assisted as a man and woman nearby were blown to pieces. The explosion sent shock waves through Panama.
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Today
Panama
Panama Ts
Fragmentary OCR notes on prep and service timing
The readable text mentions preparations and a briefing with times around 10 Joselooke and 1:20, a service at a church, and several attendants expected to be present. Details are partial and fragmented with unclear names and places.
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Tie Ontan
Shooting Witnesses Allege Motive and Murky Confession
Brooklyn police report details a chaotic scene with a suspect incoherently discussing a planned act. Testimony references a spiritual message from George Washington and statements about harming a millionaire parent. The killer argued with jailers as the cell door remained barred and a guard stood outside to prevent further harm.
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George Washington
Miley Lionaire
Georgy
Agnor
Elmer
Tone
Contested May 11 Talk on Threats to Society in Clarksburg
A fragmentary 1914 item notes a Monday May 11 public talk in Clarksburg West Virginia on the menace of Bodalinm and related conspiracy fears. It mentions a pledge from Farmers Bank and a Knights of Columbus donation, with Harold W. Houston as committee chair and a debate topic Boulet fam Promise or Megéce.
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Sociadate
Oelaimbis
Orant Theater
Clarksburg
W. Va
Columban
Ocksburg
W.va
West
Tendlon
Depai
Farmers Bank
Knights of Columbus
Pater
Harold W. Houston
Prone Club Women to Gather at Fairmont Federation Meeting
The Prone Club Women of this section plan a Federation meeting at the Fairmont on May 28. Dring to Fairmont, a sanita prominent woret, will preside. The event features leaders including Mrs. Hutchh ington and Ira Congriet of Pe en lah m2 principal.
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Fairmont
Pairmont
Fairmiont
R. le Hutchhington
Tea industry to be established in Amelia
In GANDINGO California on May 5 a plan to establish a permanent tea industry in Amelia was announced. Sir Thomas Lipton is named as a key figure in the project, with a sizeable investment noted.
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Gandingo
Cal
Amelia
Thomas Jo Lipton
Thomas
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Hope Natural Gas Company
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Sim Herbert Wag
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Luther C. Smith
Bartlett
Ausgehl
Uncle Sam
Tri-County
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Man Faber
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