Free hand for Funston at Vera Cruz amid mediation talks
News from Washington May 8 reports War Department orders granting General Funston broad authority to extend lines and fortify Vera Cruz. No confirmed Mexican troop movements. Analysts say Mexican forces concentrate to defend the railroad to Mexico City while native reports claim rails are being torn up.
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General Funston
Vera Cruz
Washington
War Department
Funston
Vera Crus
J. Wan
Vera Cros
Funstonsi
Salde
Mexico City
United States
Sharp attack upon Mexican federals reported
Washington May 6 Admiral Badger reported that constitutionalist forces made a sharp attack yesterday on Mexican federal troops in the northwest, with details continued on page three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Badger
Ser Associateo Pusan
Washington, D.C
Navy
Constitution’alist
Peritonitis Claim Ends Life of Eugene Perkins
Eugene Perkins 22 of Salvarey Nicholas county dies at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Voyas Hospital from peritonitis. He was prepared for burial and taken home this evening. Funeral services will be held at the home Saturday with burial in the family plot. Survived by his parents Mr and Mrs A. B Perkins and sister Miss Ulva Perkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Perkins
Salvarey
Nicholas County
Pielock
Voyas Hospital
Tao Hndy
Mre A
Perkins
Misy Ulva Perkins
Congressman Brown Voice on Battleship Funding
In Washington on May 6 Congressman Brown stated he opposes the warship program but supports peace efforts. He urged that battleship construction be the largest feasible project, arguing it reflects a stance for security and national defense amid ongoing appropriations debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hesetsi
Tehran
Washington
D.C
Tom Goine
Yolu
Congressman Brown
Thin
Congremman
Iie
Progran
Bubrantes
Manhattan vessel saves captain and fires salute at Vera Cruz
At Vera Cruz on May 6 the American fleet saluted the British throne anniversary by firing a twenty gun salute from a ship. Spanish and French war vessels also fired salutations while admirals in port called on Rear Admiral Sir Christopher Craddock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sry
Ansoesareo Prensy
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Aiib
George
Christopher Craddock
Survivors Recovered After Columbian Fire At Sea
The British steamer Columbian burned off Sable Island Nova Scotia with thirteen crew aboard saved by the Manhattan. A Marconi wireless report says Manhattan found one boat with the captain and thirteen crew, plus one engineer dead and one drowned. Franconia salvaged another boat with thirteen men and the chief steward, totaling twenty seven rescued. The search continues for others from the missing boats as flames and explosions forced abandonment.
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Sable Island
Nova Scotia
McDonald
Hea
Manhattan
Marconi
New York
Antwerp
Columbian
Cunard
Franconte
Son
Franconia
Willing to Meet Miners Over Wage Dispute in Ohio
Hocking Valley Operatory Association president H A Cole mailed a letter to United Mine Workers officials saying district operators are willing to meet again to seek an satisfactory adjustment of the mine wage scale. Eastern Ohio operators are not parties to the move.
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Columbus
H. A. Cole
Hocking
Minister's Wife Falls to Death in New York
Mrs Laulae Etchageray wife of Lointix Etchageray Mexican minister to Costa Rica fell from a seventh floor window at a One Hundred and Twenty-first Street building. She died after being rushed to a hospital. The 29 year old German born mother lived with her fifteen month old daughter and a companion. Her husband was in Costa Rica and her absence contributed to her distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Laulae Etchageray
Lointix Etchageray
Costa Riva
Costa Rica
Etchageray
Judge Dismisses Several Civil Actions in Circuit Court
Judge Haymond Maxwell dismissed the Home Bank for Savings case against Rachel Freeland. Final orders entered dismissing Parr Lumber and Planing Mill v A B Zinn et al and E Clark et al v Gideon B Martin et al as settled. Rosa B Maxwell’s suit against P Maxwell was also dismissed.
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Haymond Maxwell
Circuit Court
The
Home Bank
Rachel Freeland
Parr Lumber and Planing Mill Company
A.B. Zinn
E. Clark
Gideon B. Martin
Rosa B. Maxwell
P. Maxwell
Civil Service Exam Planned for MaWhorter Postmaster Vacancy
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an exam on Saturday May 26 at McWhorter to certify candidates for the fourth class postmaster position at MaWhorter and other vacancies as they arise. Reinstatement could affect the vacancy. The postmaster’s pay last year was $74.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Servic Commission
McWhorter
MaWhorter
Ata
Police Court Fines For Immoral Assembly
William Smith and Maggie Lewis were fined five dollars and costs by Mayor Will H. Cole at a police court session on Wednesday for assembling for immoral purposes. Arrested by Officer John Hayes at Chestnut Street and Traders Alley late Tuesday night, they paid the fines and were released. Two other drunks were picked up Tuesday. two were deported and one paid a fine and was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Smith
Maggie Lewis
Will, H. Cole
John Hayes
Chestnut Street
Watchful Waiting Is Really Bought in Panama Policy Debate
Senator Bradley of Kentucky charged the Senate with selling out sovereignty by tolerating the Panama tolls and pressing watchful waiting with Mexico. He argued the policy signals weakness and could invite British influence, urging a firmer stand for constitutional government in Mexico amid regional tensions.
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Washington, D
Panama
Mexico
Senate
Bradley
Kentucky
United States
Canal
Great Britain
Holan
Mexicana
New York Delegation Seeks U S Oil Property Protection in Tampico
A large New York oil interests delegation in Washington asked Secretary Bryan about steps to safeguard oil properties in the Tampico district. Bryan declined to name specific properties and noted safeguards would follow federal command policies.
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Washington
D.C
New York
Tampico
Mex
Bryan
Ana
Ursin
Aes
Stélesation
Coraul Miller
Americas
Federal
Even Sheriff Must Disarm in Strike District of Colorado
Major Holbrook of the Fifth U S Cavalry urged about 300 strikers at Camp San Rafael to surrender their arms and ammunition to U S authorities. The mass meeting drew men of many nationalities who barely understood his sharply spoken appeal.
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Trinidad
Colo
Holbrook
Fifth United States Cavalry
San Rafael
United States
Doctors Ready for Active Duty Call by Surgeon General
Sixteen physicians and surgeons of St Wouts who are free lieutenants in the medical reserve corps have been asked by Surgeon General Gorgas to hold themselves in readiness for active duty. The medical reserve corps was organized several years ago to supplement the regular army medical corps in case of war.
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St. Wouts
Gorgas
Cave of War
Secretary Daniels quietly travels during war fund drive
Secretary of the Navy Daniels quietly left Washington to aid the YMCA drive in Cantation, raising a $900,000 fund for a new building. Assistant Secretary Roosevelt assumes duties during the secretary's absence and will return tomorrow morning.
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Washington
Daniela
Youxs Men’s Christian Association of Cantation
Roosevelt
Refugee sailor reaches safety after German steamer attack
Housed in Washington on May 6 1 PW Schu of Parkersburg is among Americans who had been living in Mexico and reached the United States. Navy department reports he was among refugees aboard the German steamer Marie from Martinillo and landed at San Diego California. No further details on his plans are available.
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Aya
Washington Cs
Magara Falls
Canada
Olof
United States
Huerta
Carranen
Niagara Falls
Carranza
Sarncist
Washington, D.C
Schu
Parkersburg
Mexico
Navy Department
San Diego
Calif
Marie
Mantinillo
Travelers to Hold Big Program in Wheeling
United Commercial Travelers convene in Wheeling with a packed two day schedule. June 10 includes a welcome, speeches by Wheeling leaders, performances by Benfield's orchestra and male quartets, and an initiation that evening. June 11 features a business session, receptions, and a theatre party, ending with a dance and street parade.
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United Commercial
Wheeling
Maey
Benfield
Market Auditorium
Rat Ie
Robert 13
J. B. Workmat
America
Cohalt
H. To Kirk
A. L
Frame
Wheeling United Commercial Travelers
Benlold
iHon
Irvine
Wheeling Board of Trade
West Virginia
Hillo
Thomas Koontz
Grand Council
New Windsor
Pall
McLure
Benfeld
Hinefield Council
Wheeling Council
AO. U. W
Ine Street
Victoria K Theater
Wieling Council
Musiners
Grand Colnel Ih
New Windsor Hotel
MaLure Hotel
Ee Lodgn
Marshal
C.H
Dapce Ant Fullfet
Wheeling Coun
Insurance payout in Wheeling after Wilson estate claim
Victor L Gilpin of Wheeling, insurer for Archibald Wilson, receives 5000 dollars from Wheeling Insurance Company after Wilson died in the Lowe building fire. The policy and receipt were not found, executor A Past filed the claim, and the money went to Wilson's brother and half sister, with some funds to the county infirmary guardian, highlighting questions of policy existence and company integrity.
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Victor L. Glph
Best-Representa
Ance Company
Wheeling
Arcnle Wilson
Wilson
Wheeling Company
Tima
Lowe
Fre Aa
Gilpin
Vergo
Surance
Walfrother
Modern Woodmen of America hold WV meeting at UiryCIAN Hall
The West Virginia state camp of Modern Woodmen of America opened at UiryCIAN Hall at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning led by O A Hood of Wagner with J R Johnson of Ronceverte as state secretary. Stuart F Reed of Charleston gave an welcome address praising Northcott and Clarkaburg citizens and urged reelection of A K Talbott as consul. Judge J Whitten of Point Pleasant offered a witty response. After a small presenting committee meeting, a recess was taken until 1 PM. The state meeting represents 11,000 members with fifty four delegates, forty eight present. The afternoon session continued with the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Modern Woodmen of America
Uirycian Hall
O. A. Hood
Wagner
Stata Emisul
J. R. Johnson
Roncevert
al Hie Nonk
W. A. Northcott
Ilinois
Northcott
Clarkaburg
A. K. Talbott
Point Pleasant
Cal Young
Charleston
W. A. Fletcher
Clarksburg
E. H. Freeland
Huntington
Petit Jurors Drawn for Next Criminal Court Term
Pelit jurors were drawn Wednesday for the next term of the criminal court to begin time 2. They will report for duty Monday morning, June 9. The list includes James F. McIntire, Jet Sutton, Daniel W. Boughner, G. Harter Stout, Otto L. Douglass, Trump Payne, Lucian EB Ward, We W. Ho1.1L. Jenning, J. Walter Duncan, Bred White, Simeon Hand, Hoda By Stewart, J. Homer Davis, Ligud Thrasher, Maynard McDonald, Reno Newton, Janet F. Allen, Jane Dennison, Wade-Reddinkon, Charles Hood, Urso Davis, Lloyd Fultz, J. W. Johnson, Brieto] Simiuel Ri, Lenham, Harvey Canter, Benjamin Mills, Charles Sheets, Lee Queen, Lafayetta Swiger, Flackburn Pew, Custer Allen, Charles Short, Clarence Coffman, J. Weaver, Luther Bond, John Carter, Tasiah Conta Perry, Gawthrop, George St clair, C. L. itesn, W. H. G. Crawford, J. Ry Romine, Charles Horner, Charles McClinick, Marshall Goodwit, James Young, Samuel Wi mott.
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Pelit
Criminal Court
Ista
James F. McIntire
Jet Sutton
Daniel W. Boughner
G. Harter Stout
Otto L. Douglass
Trump Payne
Lucian EB. Ward
We W. Ho
Jenning
J. Walter Duncan
Bred White
Simeon Hand
Hoda
Stewart
Becker's Second Trial Is Started in Knights Debate
The Knights of Columbus council in Clarksburg West Virginia forwards a Socialist challenge for a joint debate. Edward H. Kintser, state secretary of the Socialist Party, says the challenge was published in the Daily Telegram. The letter notes the debate could be arranged with Mr. Houston in a future date.
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Edward H. Kintser
Socialist Party
Clarksburg
W. Va
Knights of Coliin
Str
Collins
Italy
Knights OF
Second Becker murder trial opens amid crowding at Tombs
Crowds fill the criminal court building in New York as Charles Becker, police lieutenant and alleged instigator in the Herman Rosenthal murder case, begins his second trial. Justice Seabury presides. defense questions district attorney Wittman and presses for change of terms following pretrial newspaper coverage.
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New York
Criminal Course
Charlea Becker
Leutenant
Strong Arm Wood
Hérman Rosenthal
Tsa
Mandér
Becker
Court of Appeals
Bat Justice Seabury
Holuathce Gott
Wittman
Thy Surry
Cee Teddy
New Rural Carfu er. May Entries On Route No.
Rural notices show entries on route numbers with names and dates. The fragment mentions Wanrington May John and Rahrbouek. details are unclear but indicate an application or entry on a specific route.
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Wanringtox
May
John
al Enail
Great World Shows To Exhibit In City Tomorrow
Great World Shows will present two exhibitions in the city tomorrow featuring Hagenbeck Wallce acts. The traveling display includes exotic beasts, trained animals, and varied equestrian feats under canvas with notable performers, and promises novelty in a long running touring show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bere
Lloyd
British Ultimatum Demands 62000 Indemnity From Haiti
Britain delivers a diplomatic ultimatum to the Haitian government at Port-au-Prince demanding immediate payment of a $62,000 indemnity to a REAN subject for the destruction of a saw mill during the Lechite revolution. The ultimatum expires at o'clock this evening.
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Tiday
Eliverndian
Haytaia
New Postoffice Established in Jarvisville and Glasgow
A new post office has been established in Jarvisville Herrinon County with Michael and Paul serving as postmasters at Wolf Summit. Another post office opened at Glasgow Kangwha County with Wilhelm Roster formerly of Cedar Grove as postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarvisville
This County
Michael R
Washington
Herrinon County
Michael Et Paul
Wolf Summit
Bern
Glasgow
Kangwha
Wilhem
Cadar Grove
Miss Moore Dead At Home In Shinnston
Annabella Moore a Feats daughter of Phillip Moore died Wednesday morning after a lingering illness. The body was prepared for burial and taken to her home in Shinnston for services. Survived by her parents and two brothers Max and Wallace Moore. Funeral arrangements pending at Stinnston cemetery. Washington note: discontinance of a post office in Witkham County reconsidered. local office will be continued.
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Annabella Moore
Phillip Ovenselt
Sro'slock
Buria
Shinnston
Otclone
Stinnston Cemeteri
Parouie
Max
Wallace Moore
Bell
Stinnaton
Washington
D. C
Witkham
Era County
Washington Move Details and Residency Clarifications
A report notes moves to Washington D C involving residents claiming voting residency. It outlines expectations for Stephene and other former representatives while addresses questions about where they will establish domicile and their eligibility to vote in forthcoming elections.
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Pazar
Republic
State Department
Leivasey
Calute
Hocking Valley
Maxwell
Circuit Court of
Harrison County
Gwil Servige
Ara. C. D. Sturm
Pitaturg
Patore
Colorado
Medical Reserve Corps
Secretary Daniels
Canton
HOME
Chad Tym
Order of Fellows
Tang
Adélphi Lodge
Ota Crwe
of America
Pythian Hall
Petit Jurors
Virginia
Knights of Columbus
Therulweman
Washington, D. C
Wort
Teem
Hop Woods
Bocend
Haw
Thas
Kevner
Tan Fay
Carl Hagennbrck
Tao
NEW Postoffice
Miss Moore
Washington, Seay
Banette
Neely
Anthony Bemdeley
Ashe
Stephene
Wetaal
Wrusetic
Wenrvreviei
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