Reinforcements Considered for Vera Cruz Campaign
War Department weighing large troop reinforcement for General Funston at Vera Cruz to secure the port or proceed toward Mexico City. Cipher telegrams from Vera Cruz and reports of two oil wells at Tampico spur action as Secretary Garrison and the general staff meet at the White House. He declines to detail orders but notes no troop movements have been ordered yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
War Department
Punston
Vers, Cruz
Hsvn
Mexico City
Garrison
Vera Cruz
Mexico
White House
HPI
Tampico
Hiwan
Star
Geers! Funston
Thia Rexport
Geerral Funston
Lightning Strikes Military Balloon Near Berlin
A military balloon tethered near Berlin was struck by lightning and destroyed during wireless experiments. No casualties reported, but the device sustained significant damage as technicians warn of continuing risks in test operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Zenten
Benin
Rockefeller statement on Colorado coal strike mediation
The International Executive Board of the United Mine Workers of America released a May 8 statement claiming John D. Rockefeller Jr could have prevented life loss in Colorado by settling the strike through a meeting of operators and miners. It asserts the strike’s nine tenths of workers stopped work, denies employer coercion claims, and urges peace and better employer employee relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ausociaree
Indianapolis
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Colorado
International Executive Board
United Mine Workers of America
Ajeo
Rghtpore
Con Operatore
Mexi- Catie
Jepanene
Unclear OCR fragment hints at a strike action
Fragmentary text references a strike in Indianapolis and mentions attempts to push actions in Colorado and an event for someone named Walp, but details are garbled and unclear.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Wiedom
Mwimire
Mata
Wumare
Romstal Atrike
Amatica
Cuision
Colorado
Aannesad Walp
Five Men Fined and Sentenced at Baltimore and Ohio Station
Magistrate court Friday morning fined and sentenced five men arrested the evening before for offenses at the Baltimore and Ohio railroad station and nearby property. Samuel Martin and Walter St Clair paid fines for being drunk at the station. John Isler and W M Hurst received seven days on county roads in default of fines. Richard Paden, a Black man, was sentenced to eleven days on the roads for train riding after failing to pay a $5 fine plus costs. Captain J A Campbell, S Cole, and W J Meys of the railroad detective force prosecuted the case.
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Nicewarner
Baltimore
Samuel’ Martin
Walter St. Clair
John Isler
W. M. Hurst
Richard
Senate votes to probe railroad and coal discrimination
Washington May 8 The Senate approved Senator Tillman’s resolution authorizing the commerce committee to investigate alleged discrimination by railroads and the coal trust against ports on the Atlantic seaboard south of Cape Hatteras. Witnesses from Pennsylvanian, Norfolk and Western, Baltimore and Ohio, Chesapeake and Ohio and Southern railways and from large coal companies shipping to the region will be summoned before the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Today
Tillman
Coal Trust
Atlantic Seaboard
Cape Hattaras
Pennylvania
Norfolk and Western
Baltimore and Ohio
Chesapeake and Ohio and Southern Railway
Refugees in Tampico Fear For 401 Americans Amid US Inaction
American refugees in Tampico protest lack of protection from the US government. They say 401 Americans remain in danger as revolutions rage in the region and urge action, arguing gunboats could have deterred violence and safeguarded properties slated for abandonment.
Senator Goff Attacks Wilson Over Panama Tolls Stance
In Washington Senator West Virginia Republican assailed President Wilson for endorsing Panama tolls repeal while the platform’s silence on women suffrage drew comment. He called the president’s message one of the most remarkable state papers ever submitted to Congress as he questioned consistency and policy amid Mexican unrest.
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Washington
May
West Virginia
Senate
Wilson
Goff
Congress
National Guard Mobilization Rumors Weakened by Officials
Washington reports war department officials have telephoned New York Pennsylvania and Ohio governors about how soon their militia could be mobilized for possible seaboard deployment. Ohio Governor Cox and Adjutant General Wood denied receiving any mobilization notices or imminent orders.
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Columbus
Cox
Wood
War Department
Ohio National Guard
Ohio
National Guard
Washington
New York
Pennsylvania
Seaboard
Oho
Onjo
Michigan
Dyislona
Baby Shot Near East St. Louis Tragedy
May 5 report from East St. Louis describes three-year-old Albert Haynes discharging his father’s revolver at his infant sister while playing in a bedroom. The 11-month-old girl sustained a mortal wound above the right eye as siblings searched for the weapon under a pillow.
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Alsonate Dixerm
East ST. Louis
Albert Haynes
Trons
Albert
Slater
Water Works Leader Heads to Philadelphia Meeting
Scolland G. Highland, superintendent of the water works and powerage syntunns, sails today to attend the thirty fourth annual meeting of the American Water Works Association. Highland and the local water board are noted for progressive methods in department operation. He has prepared three important papers on water supply to be presented before the association.
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Scolland G. Highland
Water Works and Powerage Syntunns
Philadelphia
American Water Works Association
Water Works and Sewerage Board
Highland
Horseman John Trimble Fined For Disorderly Conduct
John Trimble was fined six dollars and costs by Mayor Will H. Cole at Friday morning police court for using profane language and breaking horses. He paid the fee and was dismissed. Alleged pickpocket arrests on Pike Street led to fines and releases as the circus day events ended with several intoxicated individuals paying fines while others left the city.
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John Trimble
Will H. Cole
Tomer Din Aites
Larry Demere
L. J. White
Pike Street
Mod Costa
Colt
Nun
Thix
Fragmentary notice from 7 Grafton date incomplete
OCR appears garbled with names and figures unreadable. Likely a public or notice item from Grafton dated 7 with references to sums, class, and contact by email, but key details are missing to determine the exact action or parties involved.
Glover G. F. Glover Visits Clarksburg Then Pittsburg
Columbus man and traveling salesman for Crown Coal and Wic Fork Coal, Mr. Glover G. Glover, spent a week visiting his daughters Mrs. James A. Albright and Mrs. Charles B. Delaon in Clarksburg and planned a trip to Pittsburg to see his son Carl. He praised Clarksburg as a fine, welcoming city and noted the warm reception he received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Glover
Columbus
James A. Albright
Charles 8
Progressives prepare Missouri resolutions on 1916 aid
In Kansas City Missouri May 8 the Progressive state committee and county chairmen prepared resolutions for submission to a joint meeting. They endorse Roosevelt for president in 1916 and oppose any collaboration with the Republican party. The resolutions also back woman suffrage and county unit prohibition in Missouri.
Impeachment Talk Probed in Washington Meeting
A. M. Belcher of Charleston and Jonn C. Palmer Jr. of Wheeling, attorneys for the United Mine Workers in West Virginia, spent part of a day in conference with Representative Neely of the First District. The subject was not disclosed but is believed to concern an impeachment or investigation of Judge A. G. Dayton's judicial conduct.
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Washington
A. M. Belcher
Charleston
Jonn ¢. Palmer, Jr
Wheeling
United Mine Workers
West Virginia
Neely
A. G. Dayton
Town Falls to Constitutionalists in San Luis Potosi
Washington May 38 report states San Luis Potosi has fallen into the hands of the Constitutionalists. Secretary Bryan conveyed the information to a caller today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
San Luis Potosi
Alana
Washington
West Virginia Retail Jewelers elect officers at convention
At the ninth annual West Virginia Retail Jewelers Association convention held here Henry Zillskin of Wollaburg was elected president. W U Jonas of Martinsburg was chosen secretary treasurer, with vice presidents WJ Lukens Wheeling S Livgly Wanl ington Olin V Neal Ceredo WT Eleenamith Charleston and M Wallace Huntington.
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Charleston
West Virginia Retail Jeweler’s Association
Henry Zillskin
Wollaburg
Wan
W. UL. Jonas
Martinsburg
Vics
WJ. Lukens
Wheeling
Livgly
Wanlington
Olin V. Neal
Cereburg
Eleenamith
M. Wallace
Huntington
Golden Qualifies in Estate Administration Case
Friday, George W. Golan qualified as administrator of the estate of Guy Godden. The bond totaled $3,090 with Suartz/Coospany surety. Supreme of the estate is Ott Barat, with Jom Cropp and Joseph Icha involved.
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George W. Golan
Eatain
Guy Godden
Ational
Suartz/Coospany
Eatate
Joseph Icha
Court confirms partition in Orenstein firm case
Final order entered in the circuit court confirms partition in the matter involving Orenstein Arthur Hesnett Company against R T Martin et al. and others. The decree lists Hilda Parrish and E Clark Ice among the parties in the suit.
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Orenstein-Arthur
Hesnett Company
R.T. Martin
Hilda
A. Parriah
E. Clark Ice
Imperial cream plant near cit y boosts summer supply
A damaged OCR text describes an Imperial Cream Company plant near Watery Yard and Contvide. Machinery powers the ship, with pike platforms and conveyors feeding milk lines. General Manager W. M. Line oversees repairs to finish the plant in time for the summer season.
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Imperial
Sea Craam Company
Titan Wtationa
Glarksn
W. MB
Doe
Funeral honors for General Daniel E Sickles in New York
General Daniel E Sickles is given full military honors at his funeral in New York. The service at the cathedral includes a guards escort, Grand Army post volunteers, and regular troops. Burial plans include Arlington interment after proceedings at the cathedral.
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Daniel E. Sickles
New York
Daniel
Sicklex Ware
Pat- Hokt
New York Nations Guard
Grand Army “Post
Governor's Fland
Wastartgton
Arlington
Imperial Ice Cream Plant Nears Formal Opening in Clarksburg
Clarksburg prepares for the Imperial Ice Cream Company plant to be declared complete within days. The three story steel and concrete facility cost about 100 000 dollars, houses a 160 horsepower engine room, two 80 ton refrigeration units, four Westinghouse generators, and a full sterilizing, pasteurizing, and laboratory setup to ensure sanitary production of cream products. The firm, extending from the Parks plant, aims to be one of the best equipped and efficiently managed in the state.
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Imperial Tce Cream “Company
Clarksburg
Imperial Tce Cream Company
Thie
Imperial Ice Cream Company
Parks
Avery Nook
Tate
Foorgis
Westinghouse
Tha-thirg Foor
Ie Delong
Fort Allin- Ain Sterfligers
Geeberge Ot & Competent
Avery Ice
War Loan Bill Introduced in Albany to Equip National Guard
A May 8 report from Albany states a bill authorizing a war loan surpassing $140,000 was introduced in both houses to empower the governor to mobilize the National Guard in wartime or during imminent hostilities with a foreign power. The measure aims to ensure immediate readiness for any national emergency.
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Albany
N. Y
United States
Becker murder trial jury trial progresses in New York
In New York on May four jurors joined six already seated after a long morning session in the Charles Becker murder case involving Herman Rosenthal. By noon ten jurors were seated and officials expected early completion of the panel before adjournment. No word on W Bourke Cochran’s status. a contempt remark was noted but he was not present.
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New York
Cochran
Dks Wrn
Speskar Champ Clark forms joint committee visit West Point
Speskar Champ Clark appoints the Heupesenthe Joint con miltten of Compress. Kniss sat board of yialters to visit and thepnet Tuinary aendeasy at West Point. EA Honored Representative SH Ayiaby appointing him as a member of the Smard.
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Washington, TC
Speskar Champ Clark
United States Marines in City of Very Cruz Mexico
A garbled report notes U S forces stationed in the City of Very Cruz Mexico and mentions envoy statements about mediation and potential actions. It references Mexican reactions and foreign office remarks on the mediator’s stance and ongoing tense relations.
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United States
Very? Cruz
Mexico
Mediation Note On Mexican Conflict Reaches Bryan
Washington May secretary Bryan acknowledged early today that a note from South American mediators offered terms to salvage Mexican affairs. The note proposed suspending hostilities during negotiations, but Bryan said it did not constitute a formal armistice and could be rejected if it implied broader concessions.
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Washington, D.C
Bryan
South Americo
Erics
Huerta
Varm ‘Cruz
United States
Bryan’ Hed
Gratton Presbytery Fairmont Elects Officers
The Gratton presbytery at Fairmont elected official fellows this week. President Mrs Brooks. Vice Presidents Mrs Buchanan Morgantown and Miss McKeehan Clarksburg. Third Vice President Mrs Gould Buckhannon. Corresponding Secretary Mrs Price Morgantown. Assistant Corresponding Secretary Mrs Vandervort Morestown. Recording Secretary Mrs Stuart Clarkeburg. Missionary Correspondent Mrs Mugler Gratton. Treasurer Miss Meland Morgantown. Secretary of Literature Mrs Downs Buckhannon. Young People Secretary Moe Vance Mannin. Secretary of Study Linn Brannon Weeton. Oakland secretary and president of nonsectarian society Mrs Stontzer of Puirmonty.
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Tu. Mirat
Atrs
Wh Buchanan
Morgantown
Mte
Ouston McKeehan
Clarksburg
Mra
Prop Gould
Buckhanan
Price
Paul Vandervort
Moreesttown
Jbns Stuart
Clarkebure
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Missouri Progressive Convention
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