Admiral Mayo Seeks to Take Tampico City
Vera Cruz reports to the War Department indicate Mexican federal troops mined the Veracruz to Mexico City railroad amid plans to destroy the line if Americans advance toward the capital. Admiral Mayo tells the Navy he could capture Tampico with current forces and has hinted such action may be advisable. Secretary Garrison and General Funston note local conditions as Tampico and Vera Cruz see daily military activity and reinforced federal positions.
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Mseme
Washington
Vera Cros
War Department
Vera Cruz
Mexico City
San Francisco
Funston
Neo
Mayo
Garrison
General Funston
Tie
Tefar
Pine
Tampico
Constitutionaliste
Admiral Mayo
Badger
Chamiguey
Slayer of His Father Thought to Be Stark Mad
A police court report notes a man accused of murdering his father with claimed mental instability. The article covers alleged sobbing, public distress, and the handling of fines in court as part of the case.
AOU Industrial Proposes Road From Cement Bridge to Broad Oaks
A movement in May aims to build a road from the cement bridge at W G Kester’s to Curkendall’s store near Broad Oaks. The plan covers about 9 000 feet, including creek span, with 500 feet in Broad Oaks, and seeks to connect to Highland addition and Grasselli, potentially shifting traction routes to the fair grounds. The proposal suggests county court involvement and notes traction company interest in bridge construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Kester's
Curkendall
Broad Oaks
Highland Addition
Beardes
Buckhannon Pike
Jefferson Everson’s
Arborne Park
Elkores
South Penn
Broadway
Main Street
Corporation of
Highland
Grasselli
Traction Company
Fair Grounds
Postal And Other Matters Concerning West Virginia
Washington May 5 A change in mall delivery to Hacker's Valley ordered by the department at the request of Representative Avis shifts the mail route via Pickens instead of Webster Springs The two penalties introduced by Congressman Nesly passed both houses and were argued by the president Anthony Headley Pine Grove Azuba Keh Mounderile 21 month Representative Howard Sutherland at the White House Monday Also Provident Wilson discussed matters with West Virginians Representative Brown has returned from Terra Alta to confer with tenants and repair fences in his district
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Washington, D.C
Hacker's Valley
Det
Avis
Pickens
Webster Spring
Nesly
Anthony Headley
Pine Grove
Azuba Keh
Mounderile
Howard Sutherland
White House
West Virginia Samiers Society Holds Ninth Meeting
STATE MEETING Charleston May 5 opens ninth annual gathering of West Virginia Samiers Society and the ceremonial annual meeting of the West Virals Bae Association begins in Charleston with visitors present today.
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Charleston
West Virginia Samiers Society
Ceranth
West Virals
Bae Asandat
Genesraay Afer
Woodmen of Amelia Camp Meeting in Pythian Hall
The Woodmen of Amelia state camp meeting will be held in Pythian hall on South Third street to elect five delegates to the end camp meeting in Toledo on June 16. G A Hood of Keyser is president and Wil cen dhe meeting will order at 10 o'clock with Stuart F Reed of Charleston as secretary of state to address. Delegates to the high camp will be chosen amid a gathering of 200 to 300 Women expected, with visitors Ellext Northcott and John Datat noted.
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W Enuw
Gtodern Woodmen
Amelia
Pythian Hall
South Third Street
Toledo
C. A. Hood
Keyser
Wil
Stuart F. Reed
Charlester
Promaea
Ellext Northcott
Mintington
John &. Datat
Charleston
Report AWAITED on Kanawha region mine talks
Charleston May 5 District officers of the United Mine Workers awaited the report from Indianapolis on the agreement with the cost operators in the Kanawha region. About 1500 miners have returned to work while some mines remain idle. Cal F Young, Charleston journalist, heads to tomorrow's Matern Woodmen of America state camp meeting and hopes to be a delegate to the Toledo high camp on June 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ump Anbociaren
Charleston
United Mine Workers of America
Indianapoli
Kanawha
Cal F. Young
Matern Woodmen of America
Toledo
Miners Ordered Back to Work in Kanawha District
Indianapolis May 5 Coal miners in the Kanawha district of West Virginia were ordered to return to the mines and continue operation until a new contract is arranged or negotiations end. The International Executive Board of the United Mine Workers acted after hearing a West Virginia committee. William Green said most miners had already returned on the officers' advice. The contract expired April 1 and required thirty days of work post expiry or longer if negotiations continued. Some miners argued negotiations were stalled and quit. The board will appoint a committee to draft policy for the Colorado strike, likely named soon. The Colorado situation was not addressed.
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Jamecciayes Jeane Indianapolis
Ind
Kanawha
West Virginia
United Mine Workers of America
West
Jonger
Colorado
Green
Succibren Enemas
Indianapolis
Ohio
International Executive Board
Willam O. Green
West Virgina
Opératora
Roosevelt visit and Mexican unrest reported
The report details President Wilson asked for information on threats about Pancho Villa and possible Mexican leadership changes. It notes Roosevelt and son Kermit arriving in Para aboard the Dunstin and plans to travel to New York. plus casualties from Vera Cruz including two sailors from Utah. A Rhode Island senator and discussions in Congress about foreign affairs are also mentioned.
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Washington
Wilson
Penis
Senator Lippitt
Goth Noterree
Lodge
Ville
London
Stone
P Sidator
Poindexter
State Department
Pancho Villa
Atch
Para
Theodore Roosevelt
Kermit
Dunstin
Manaus
New York
Barbadoes
Divorces Granted and Demurrers Entered in Circuit Court
In circuit court Tuesday divorces conditioned on costs were granted in several cases. Demurrers were overruled in some matters and others, including insurance and gas company suits, faced filings or dismissals. Sale was confirmed in a Michael case while further demurrers appeared in Wallace and Carter matters.
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Detmala Aish
Antonio
Trerin T. Lance
French Lange
Moore
Yee
David Michael
Walter
Michael
Ie Rovalrd Ad Seyfang Mandfaturing
Wallace
Wallace Co-operative
Agennm
Dave Afurtin
Hope Natural Gas Company
Besae A Robinson
Taille G. Grim
Simpson Harhert
Gan 1 ‘Company
Clara Belle Bussey
Luther C- Smith
Csue
Bartique
Supplemental Hill
Apnéll V. Carter Agunet
Harrison W. Carter
Masonic Ring Leads to Identity in Fatal Linerille Case
The body of an insurance agent from Linerille was recovered and identified by a Masonic ring he wore. A special communication of Herman Todge No 6 of the Masonic order will meet at the Masonic temple at ten o clock tonight for degree work.
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Freeoa Linerille
Herman Todge No
Masonic Order
Masonic Temple
Mediation Telegram Clarifies Mexican Issues and Huerta Link
Washington May 6 The text of the Mexican mediators telegram to General Carranza reveals they view the entire Mexican dispute including Huerta Currants issues as affecting the U S Mexico conflict. The mediators say differences should be addressed in negotiations and warn they may withdraw if Carranza does not engage.
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Washington
Carranza
Mexico
United States
Huerta
Thirty Ladies Missionary Society Meeting in Bridgeport
A tri county Baptist missionary society gathering of home and foreign groups from Harrison, Marion and Taylor counties will be held Wednesday at the Bridgeport Baptist church. The event runs from 10 a.m. to late afternoon with luncheon provided. About thirty women from the First Baptist church in this city plan to attend, traveling by trolley car. Mrs W C Taylor of this city is slated to speak on Missions Our Obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-County Baptist Missionary Society
Home and Foreign Missionary Societies
Harrison
Marion
Taylor Counties
Baptist Church
Bridgeport
Home and Foreign Missionary Society
First Baptist Church
Ciy
W. C. Taylor
Convention Decor and Plans for United Commercial Travelers
Travelers Wheeling prepares for the United Commercial Travelers convention set for June 10 to 12. Rioux company of Utica, New York, wins the decorating contract for streets and buildings, with color and light displays planned by day and night. Transportation arrangements are nearly complete under a committee led by Mayor H L Kirk, and a 200 page souvenir program designed by H L Stroebel will be distributed.
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Wheeling
United Commercial Travelers
Rioux Company
Utics
N. Y
HL. Kirk
H. L. Stroebel
Mobilization Instructions Sent to National Guard Units
The War Department mailed instructions nationwide guiding two possible mobilizations of the National Guard. The directives cover financing mobilization operations and securing railroad transportation. Local disbursing officers would receive funds from the quartermasters to move personnel and equipment.
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Washington
National Guard
War Department
United States
millUn
Garloun Department
Promotion Night At Armeston School House
Promoting eighth grade pupils from the Caml district will be held at the Armeston school house Wednesday evening at o clock. There are twenty four members in the class. J Frank Marsh of Charleston will deliver the class address and A P Morrison county superintendent will present the diplomas.
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Caml
Adameston
Tha Aan
J.frank Marsh
Charleston
A. P. Morrison
Committees from Ohio and West Virginia Meet the National Board
Indianapolis Ind May 5 Committees from Ohio and West Virginia were to appear before the International executive board of the United Mine Workers of America. Ohio panel to discuss policy on the new mine run law and West Virginia delegation to seek clause interpretation on contract suspension ending April 1 and a thirty day work period. Majority of miners reportedly remained at work amid ongoing talks.
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Ohio
West Virginia
Eighth killed as explosion prompts hospital inspection
President James G. Lakin and Dr. J. M. Williamson of the state board of control inspected Terra Alta State Tubernatorist Hospital seeking additions as rooms fill and a report to the governor is planned. Williamson, noted for firm leadership, has addressed cases including the Guthrie competency charge. Harry Watson arrived from Randolph, Salem, for city visit.
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James G. Lakin
J. M. Williamson
State Board of Control
Terra Alta
Lakin
Williamson
Hatfield
Hevhas
Mont
Guthrie
Huntington “Ansign
Explosion at Panama Dynamite Magazine kills and injures
A blast at the Panama Dynamite Magazine seriously injures nineteen and kills eight. An explosion destroyed the building and nearby property. Most injured are workers summoned to fight the flames. A man and a woman outside were killed. The blast shook Panama and caused extensive damage to the neighborhood.
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Panama
Today
Government of Panama
Patama
American consul held prisoner alarm prompts U S inquiry
Washington May 5 alarmed by unofficial reports that acting American consul John R Silliman at San Luis Potosi Mexico was taken prisoner by Mexican federal forces under General Mass a telegraph of inquiry was dispatched to the Brazilian minister in Mexico City and to other officials in Tampico and Monterey to verify the status and demand action.
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Washington
Condo
John R. Silliman
San Lila Potost
Mexico
Las Bean
Mass
Tro Weske
State Department
Win
Mexico City
Conmul Miller
Tampico
Hania
Monteray
Silliman
Seltilio
Admira
Suffrage Proposals Filed For Federal Amendments
In Washington a joint resolutions proposing amendments to extend suffrage to women and to national prohibition were reported to the House by the Judiciary Committee without recommendations. The text notes the bills were sent for decision without a vote from the committee. In Bogota Colombia on May 1 reports began with a Colombia mention.
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House Committee
House
Judiciary ‘Committee
Texaes
Talks in His Cell Incoherently About Leading Up to Shooting
In New York on May 5, Chi Yea, detained in Brooklyn police custody for fatally shooting Hiram Duryea, spoke incoherently about the events. He claimed a misdirected message from George Washington triggered the act and expressed affection for a friend tied to the victim. Duryea resisted briefly before the arrest, becoming violent in custody.
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New York
Brooklyn
Chi Yea
Hiram Duryea
Mill StArch
Vateran
Tim
Mendes
Father
George Wash
Tong
Rata
Duryea
Socialist challenge seeks debate at Robinson Grand theater
West Virginia Socialist Party issues formal challenge to the Knights of Columbus of Clarksburg to debate Peter W Colline on socialism in the Robinson Grand theater on May 11 with a pledged $60 in bank funds and $50 theater rent, detailing conditions to be agreed upon and noting Houston as a committee contact.
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Nashea
Columbus
Peter W. Golline
Robinson Grand Theater
Clarkaburg
Knights of Columbus
Clarksburg
W. Vx
Peter W. Colline
Jean
Peter W. Collisw
W. Houston
BW. Kintzer
West Virginia Federation Meets in Fairmont May Ninth
Prominent women from across the state will attend the West Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs meeting in Fairmont on May 9. The event will be hosted at the First Methodist church with a morning session at 10 o clock and an afternoon session at 1 20 o clock. A sermon and address will be delivered, with luncheon served at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Harrison of Fairmont
Oe County
John M
Igrena
W. H. Cheuvront
Catherine Winters Case Shrouded in Mystery at Charleton
A fragmentary report from Charleton dated May 5 recounts Catherine Winters, known as Hulen, leaving her home for New Catne. She may have been brought to Tron Cleveland with a diagram sent to Dr. Winters, her father, amid unclear circumstances.
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Charlteton
Uae
Catharine Winters
Bar
Abu
Tron
Cleveland
Winterd
Tantoel of Theodore event with two pipes from Tune Clase
A fragmented report notes Tantoel of Theodore involved in an incident described as the installation or use of two BON pipes connected to a Tune Clase device. Details remain unclear due to OCR damage, but individuals and entities are limited to the names shown.
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Tantoel
Theodore
Run Deaths In Colorado Shootout Hint At Motive
Fragmentary notes report a shooting in A Muge Mayipn Colorado on May 5 with two wounded. The garbled text mentions continued efforts over two years and references Boston and a letter to the governor of a state, suggesting political or personal motives under investigation.
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Colo
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Colombia
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